“Stay hungry, stay young, stay foolish, stay curious, and above all, stay humble because just when you think you got all the answers, is the moment when some bitter twist of fate in the universe will remind you that you very much don't.”
― Tom Hiddleston
JEREMIAH 51-52
1Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. 2He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, just as Jehoiakim had done. 3It was because of the Lord’s anger that all this happened to Jerusalem and Judah, and in the end he thrust them from his presence.(53:1-3)
HEBREWS 6
10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. 11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. 12We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
JOURNAL
The day after...I stayed up till 3:00 am and then got up at 5:30. I am a little disoriented and tired, grumpy and pretty much want to just go to bed. I watched the two concession speeches and also watched Donald Trumps acceptance speech last night. On the surface I was moved by all 3. I really got the sense and the feeling that this is no longer about either of them and that they truly are working as servants of the people of this country.
Then I go and get on social media and still the arrogance, hatred, haughtiness and outright rebellion on both sides makes me absolutely sick to my stomach. To see people just take on this type of in your face...we won...we are better than you attitude is so disgusting. Why should I expect othewise? I guess I am just a dreamy eyed idealist who believes that the best in us happens when we work collectively with those who are different and with whom we disagree for the common good. I really believe that and scripture commands us to do just that. It tells us to be loving, humble, kind, selfless, and a servant of our fellow man.
How does that message get so used and twisted by people who claim to have given their lives in obedience to God. How is it possible to find such pleasure and satisfaction in wanting to destroy people and see them hurt, while acknowledging that we are sinners saved by grace. How can those two frames of mind exist?
Reality is that I face it in my own heart and soul everyday. It may not look the same but it occurs when laziness and avoidance substitute service and sacrifice. When I choose to ignore doing things that would bring joy, service and love to others and instead choose to indulge in things that only bring comfort to myself. It is still all a version of sin and selfishness of which I must always know is lurking in my heart and soul.
Then I go and get on social media and still the arrogance, hatred, haughtiness and outright rebellion on both sides makes me absolutely sick to my stomach. To see people just take on this type of in your face...we won...we are better than you attitude is so disgusting. Why should I expect othewise? I guess I am just a dreamy eyed idealist who believes that the best in us happens when we work collectively with those who are different and with whom we disagree for the common good. I really believe that and scripture commands us to do just that. It tells us to be loving, humble, kind, selfless, and a servant of our fellow man.
How does that message get so used and twisted by people who claim to have given their lives in obedience to God. How is it possible to find such pleasure and satisfaction in wanting to destroy people and see them hurt, while acknowledging that we are sinners saved by grace. How can those two frames of mind exist?
Reality is that I face it in my own heart and soul everyday. It may not look the same but it occurs when laziness and avoidance substitute service and sacrifice. When I choose to ignore doing things that would bring joy, service and love to others and instead choose to indulge in things that only bring comfort to myself. It is still all a version of sin and selfishness of which I must always know is lurking in my heart and soul.
15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
1 TIMOTHY 1:15-16
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