This is something I wrote a long time ago, when my grandpa died. With everything that has been going on lately, I thought maybe I should repost it, and change it a bit.
Dedicated to Hadi
Trials and Tribulations
Throughout my life, God has put me through many trials. Through trials, many people have given up on God and said things like ‘how could he do this to me’ or ‘how could he take this from me’. One of the things I have learned in my life is that “The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away” which is said in Job 1:21. I also believe that the Lord does this for a reason. In Jobs case, he was put through what were probably the worst things someone could go through, he lost everything, but he trusted in God and in the end God gave him double of what he started with. Hadi is receiving her rewards for her life in heaven right now. I know that we may not get back what we have lost, but the Lord does everything for a reason. In my case, the death of my grandfather gave me a better understanding of life. It helped me put my life in perspective and see what was important. It was very hard on both my family and me, but God comforted me. Though there was great reason to be sad, He showed me reason to be happy. I realized that though I lost someone very close and dear to me, God has given me so much that I do not deserve. I have a nice house to live in; I have food and water when I need it, I have all the clothing and shelter I need. He’s also blessed me with a great family and amazing friends. I may not be rich when it comes to money, but in the end what is money worth? I have health, family, peace, LOVE, things that are there and always will be. In that sense, I am one of the richest people in the world, and I thank God for that. After realizing all that, my life has only gotten better. God is amazing and has given us so much that we’ve done nothing to deserve. So when faced with trials and tribulations don’t give up but believe that the Lord will see you through it and its there for a reason. And also to not only look at the negatives, but look at the things God has blessed you with in your life, and the fruits that will come out of the pain and sadness. Through Hadi’s life, and through her death, God is and will change lives. Romans chapter 5 says: 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
To the Floras,
God may have taken an amazing person from us, but I know everyone that knew her is thankful for letting her be in our lives. I didn’t personally know her, but from what I’ve heard, it seems that if God placed angels on this earth to give us a taste of heaven, Hadi was one of them. She was a Godly girl and we know she is in heaven rejoicing with her fellow angles right now. Everything may not be the same without her, but heaven has become a much better place with her. I believe that Hadi’s death has opened many people’s eyes and is showing them what is important. She touched so many lives while she was here, and though she is gone, she is still changing and impacting lives. You are all in our prayers. Lucas, if you ever need anything you can call me man.
In Christ,
Joshua Boyd
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Dreaming of Reality
Gladly
Dreams are the escape from reality
The only place where perfection exist
Dreams are the place where I am truly happy
The only place my smile is real
Dreams are where nothing is wrong
The only place I do things how I should
Sadly
Reality is that dreams don't come true
I can only try to live up to them
Reality is that I'll never accomplish my dreams
I can only use them as goals to strive for
Reality is that things aren't as they seem
I can only put on the mask and hide
Madly
Dreams lift me to mountains
Reality lowers me to the graves
Dreams tell me I can save the world
Reality scolds me as I save one
Dreams give me a reason to live
Reality takes away all hope
Badly
For once I want a dream to be real
Because I don't think I can hold on
For once I need my heart to be satisfied
Because I can't live always unfulfilled
For once I want my dreams to be real
Because I wake up and each time it's death again
My mind can't go on like this
I'm suffocating every time I think
My body is unable to take the pressure
I'm drowning whenever I move
My heart can no longer take the pain
I'm dying whenever I feel
When I dream I'm alive
When I wake to reality I die
I'm dying
Dreams are the escape from reality
The only place where perfection exist
Dreams are the place where I am truly happy
The only place my smile is real
Dreams are where nothing is wrong
The only place I do things how I should
Sadly
Reality is that dreams don't come true
I can only try to live up to them
Reality is that I'll never accomplish my dreams
I can only use them as goals to strive for
Reality is that things aren't as they seem
I can only put on the mask and hide
Madly
Dreams lift me to mountains
Reality lowers me to the graves
Dreams tell me I can save the world
Reality scolds me as I save one
Dreams give me a reason to live
Reality takes away all hope
Badly
For once I want a dream to be real
Because I don't think I can hold on
For once I need my heart to be satisfied
Because I can't live always unfulfilled
For once I want my dreams to be real
Because I wake up and each time it's death again
My mind can't go on like this
I'm suffocating every time I think
My body is unable to take the pressure
I'm drowning whenever I move
My heart can no longer take the pain
I'm dying whenever I feel
When I dream I'm alive
When I wake to reality I die
I'm dying
666
ok i'm really sick of all this crap about 666, people are talking about it yet they don't know what it really means. it doesn't represent the end of the world or people dying. i'm also going to talk about a bulletin that is going around.ok i guess i should start by just giving u what the bible says. in the last book of the bible, revelation, it talks about the end of everything, and the start of Gods kingdom. All those that believe in God and Christ (who was God in the flesh) will be taken up into heaven, those that do not believe, will be left on the earth to be judged. during this time a new ruler will arise. what many will see as their "savior". but really he is the devil in the flesh (or in human form), the bible calls him the antichrist (opposite or against christ). now here is where 666 comes in. this is from revelation chapter 13:16 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17 so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. 18 This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666. from these verses we can see that 666 is not the day the devil is coming, it is not the day for the end of the world, it doesn't represent a day or month or year at all. it is a symbol. a symbol for sin and evil. it's like how 7 is a symbol for perfection ,also known as God's number. 666 represents evil, which is of course associated with the devil. the numbers are symbols. just like 2 fingers up is a symbol for peace. oh my gosh maybe on feburary 2nd 2022 (2/2/22) the world will be at peace...according to the verse, 666 is used more as an ID to show loyalty to the new leader (the antichrist). in these times, you can't buy or sell anything unless u have this number on you, and u only get this number if u swear loyalty to the devil himself.so what does this day, the 6th month, the 6th day, in 2006 mean? absolutly nothing. it's not a day where more people are going to die or that the devil is going to come. it's not a day of extra evil, or demons and evil spirits coming out to play. it's another beautiful day that we owe to God, just like yesterday, just like tomorrow, just like everyday until the end of time.i know many things will happen on this day, but only because of man thinking it's supposed to happen, or making it happen themselves. it's not God or the devil, but mans evil nature alone that can make this day a bad or evil one.ok now about the bulletin. here is what it saysMost people think that on 6-6-06 we are all going to die because 666 is known to be the devil's number. But, if you really believe in God you will re-post this, and if you don't you will die because that shows that you believe the devil will kill us all. Re-post this as 6-6-06. Remember, the devil is watching you.. waiting to just.. you know what if you don't re-postgeez. i'm sick of bulletins saying if u believe in God u should do this or that. or that if u don't repost this u don't believe in him. i really don't think God cares about what u post on your myspace. it doens't matter what u post, it doesn't change who u are or what you believe. so if you're not ashamed of God don't be like ooo i'll just post this bulletin. 2 things, first off, if you have to change the name of your bulletin to "trick" people into opening your bulletin, what does that mean? u should be able to just say hey this is about God in the subject line. unless, you're too ashamed to actually show someone that you are posting something about God. 2nd, if you love God, live your life for him, you can say u believe in him and love him, u can post a million bulletins, but that doens't mean a thing unless you're living your life for him and trying to be an example of him and Christ.
Hot or Cold?
just a little intro so u know whats going on. this was something i posted on a blog my friend had. it was alot about questions about God and the orgins of life and just different things from homosexuals to being left handed lol. but yeah this was just something that was on my mind and i thought it might fit well in there. soo please enjoy............
Some people may not like to see people post that don't care for God or what the bible says and such. but personally i'm happy they are. and i'm more glad they are than some people that are saying there is a God. the bible says in revelation 3:15-16 that " I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth." This means that God Himself would rather you be all for him or all against him. there are too many hypocrites out there. I'm not going to say that i am not one at times, but some people are ridiculous. You say you are a christian and believe all of these things in the bible. but where is that when you are at school? 1 second u say yes i'm a christian, gay is bad and all that stuff, yet the next you swear and sin and not even care.God would rather you just be one way. try to live all for him, or against him. some people just say it because they think it gets them into heaven, but if you believe in the bible than thats not true. it's a relationship with God. and it's not just o i sinned God forgive me,so it's ok every time you sin. it's just like every relationship in your life, it involves constant communication. if you are only someones bf or gf one day of the week are you really their bf/gf??? the answer is no. so people don't tell me you are a christian unless you are trying to live for and with him daily.
to all of you who don't belive in God or are just agnostic, i respect you a great deal more than everyone out there that is saying all of this stuff for God here, but once i see them at school act like God isn't even part of their life.
again i'm not saying that you should never sin and such and will never not seem like you aren't following God. it's part of being human, we fail sometimes. all i'm trying to say is either TRY to live for him and be an example constantly, or just do whatever you want and stop saying you are a christian.
o one small fact, in many surveys, the reason many people aren't christian, is because they see all of these people that say they are christians and notice they are either no different than them, or worse.
In Christ, Josh
Some people may not like to see people post that don't care for God or what the bible says and such. but personally i'm happy they are. and i'm more glad they are than some people that are saying there is a God. the bible says in revelation 3:15-16 that " I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth." This means that God Himself would rather you be all for him or all against him. there are too many hypocrites out there. I'm not going to say that i am not one at times, but some people are ridiculous. You say you are a christian and believe all of these things in the bible. but where is that when you are at school? 1 second u say yes i'm a christian, gay is bad and all that stuff, yet the next you swear and sin and not even care.God would rather you just be one way. try to live all for him, or against him. some people just say it because they think it gets them into heaven, but if you believe in the bible than thats not true. it's a relationship with God. and it's not just o i sinned God forgive me,so it's ok every time you sin. it's just like every relationship in your life, it involves constant communication. if you are only someones bf or gf one day of the week are you really their bf/gf??? the answer is no. so people don't tell me you are a christian unless you are trying to live for and with him daily.
to all of you who don't belive in God or are just agnostic, i respect you a great deal more than everyone out there that is saying all of this stuff for God here, but once i see them at school act like God isn't even part of their life.
again i'm not saying that you should never sin and such and will never not seem like you aren't following God. it's part of being human, we fail sometimes. all i'm trying to say is either TRY to live for him and be an example constantly, or just do whatever you want and stop saying you are a christian.
o one small fact, in many surveys, the reason many people aren't christian, is because they see all of these people that say they are christians and notice they are either no different than them, or worse.
In Christ, Josh
Ebonics Lessons
First off, i'd like to let you guys know that the point of these lessons is not just for laughs, but to let people know about being black and how interesting it is. (it's fun watching preppy white guys coughMIKEcoughJOHNSONcough try to pretend they are "black")(oops was that too obvious). actually i'm kidding this is mostly for laughs. and because i am tired and think oddly at late hours. please enjoy.
EBONIC LESSONS
1.fo shizzle dizzle thats off the hizzle. deezy skeezy. translation for white people: for sure dude that is off the hook. dern skippy
2. don't hate or laugh because black people use lotion. and don't laugh more because we use the cool kind with cocoa butter and extra vitamin E. without lotion, our skin gets dry and turns white. Michael jackson didn't use lotion
3. Every summer i get asked the same questions: do black people get sunburn? do black people tan? and if so can/do you mystic tan?
the answer is no. we do not sunburn. we do not peel. we obviously don't turn red. this does not mean that sitting in the sun for too long does not hurt, but once in the shade it's all good (like kool-aid).
we get darker in the sun. sadly it can't mess with our hair color (though i am thinking of dying it blond just to see how it looks).mystic tan?? i would like to say no, because i have never seen an orange black person before (nor do i want to). we'd probably look like oompa loompas (wait that might actually be kind of cool) (change of mind: new hair color will be green).
EBONIC LESSONS
1.fo shizzle dizzle thats off the hizzle. deezy skeezy. translation for white people: for sure dude that is off the hook. dern skippy
2. don't hate or laugh because black people use lotion. and don't laugh more because we use the cool kind with cocoa butter and extra vitamin E. without lotion, our skin gets dry and turns white. Michael jackson didn't use lotion
3. Every summer i get asked the same questions: do black people get sunburn? do black people tan? and if so can/do you mystic tan?
the answer is no. we do not sunburn. we do not peel. we obviously don't turn red. this does not mean that sitting in the sun for too long does not hurt, but once in the shade it's all good (like kool-aid).
we get darker in the sun. sadly it can't mess with our hair color (though i am thinking of dying it blond just to see how it looks).mystic tan?? i would like to say no, because i have never seen an orange black person before (nor do i want to). we'd probably look like oompa loompas (wait that might actually be kind of cool) (change of mind: new hair color will be green).
Amazing Grace
She was finishing up her rounds, as she does every night she works at the children's hospital. Checking on all her patients to make sure everything is alright. Some of the children she cares for are only in for the night with little aches and pains, but there are a few that are destined to die.
Her name is Annie. She's been going through many hard times, her parents have divorced, and her long time boyfriend has just cheated on and broke up with her. Living isn't her favorite thing lately; everything seems to be going wrong. As she is thinking about these things, Annie comes to room 210.
It's the last room of the night and she is ready to leave until she hears the noise of the patient singing. She's been to church enough to recognize "Amazing Grace" but decides to ask anyway. "Is that 'Amazing Grace'?" The boy gives a small nod and continued on with his song. "He must not know what he's singing" Annie thought to herself. You see this boy was a cancer patient and, just that morning, his parents were told he wasn't going to make it. She wondered how he could be singing such a song when he is losing his life.
"Are you ok?" asked the boy "you look like something is bugging you." She replies "I'm ok, but I have to ask you something." It was a hard question for her to ask, but she knew that it was now or never. "I've been watching you these last few days, and I've noticed you're different then the other kids. You always seem to be happy, even though you have every reason not to be. You act like you have all the riches in the world; but we all know your fate. I was just wondering, why?" The young boy smiled at her and said, "The reason I seem so happy, the reason I can still smile, is because of the amazing grace that God has given me." Annie tried to hide her puzzled look but the boy saw it. "I know I'm young, but I'm not perfect. I swore once, and then this one time I lied to my mom about eating the last piece of cake. I've sinned a whole lot. God doesn't like sin, but for some reason he has still let me go on. I don't deserve it at all." Annie's eyes started to water as she replied "I still don't understand, how can you keep on being so cheerful when you're dieing, losing everything." To this the boy said "Amazing grace. I think that really it's what I deserve for not living my whole life for God. But he has let me have a great life, a great family, a dog. I've traveled to 4 whole states; have a house and a really awesome bike. What have I done to deserve all that great stuff?" By this time, Annie was moved to tears as she looked at how ungrateful she has been. The boy continued to tell of his joys. "I'm always happy because every breath I take is one more than I deserve. Every morning I wake up is another gift from God. Every time my mommy and daddy and little sister walk through that door it's another thing I haven't done anything to deserve. Some people don't get to see their parents, some kids don't even get a bicycle or all the cookies my grandma makes me; and some of them are living more for God than I ever have. So the reason I smile, the reason I wake up every morning with joy in my eyes, is because of the amazing grace I've done nothing to deserve." Annie couldn't say anything but "Thank you". The boy replied, "Don't thank me, thank God."
Annie and the boy talked for awhile longer that night and for the next few days after that. They became the closest of friends and were inseparable. One day, Annie came to visit even though she wasn't working. She walked into the room and started talking about how he's been. She didn't get a response and she ran over to the bed. She didn't have to look at the machines to know what happened. But through her tears she knew exactly what he would have wanted her to say, "thank you God". The boy died the night before, a smile still on his face.
Her name is Annie. She's been going through many hard times, her parents have divorced, and her long time boyfriend has just cheated on and broke up with her. Living isn't her favorite thing lately; everything seems to be going wrong. As she is thinking about these things, Annie comes to room 210.
It's the last room of the night and she is ready to leave until she hears the noise of the patient singing. She's been to church enough to recognize "Amazing Grace" but decides to ask anyway. "Is that 'Amazing Grace'?" The boy gives a small nod and continued on with his song. "He must not know what he's singing" Annie thought to herself. You see this boy was a cancer patient and, just that morning, his parents were told he wasn't going to make it. She wondered how he could be singing such a song when he is losing his life.
"Are you ok?" asked the boy "you look like something is bugging you." She replies "I'm ok, but I have to ask you something." It was a hard question for her to ask, but she knew that it was now or never. "I've been watching you these last few days, and I've noticed you're different then the other kids. You always seem to be happy, even though you have every reason not to be. You act like you have all the riches in the world; but we all know your fate. I was just wondering, why?" The young boy smiled at her and said, "The reason I seem so happy, the reason I can still smile, is because of the amazing grace that God has given me." Annie tried to hide her puzzled look but the boy saw it. "I know I'm young, but I'm not perfect. I swore once, and then this one time I lied to my mom about eating the last piece of cake. I've sinned a whole lot. God doesn't like sin, but for some reason he has still let me go on. I don't deserve it at all." Annie's eyes started to water as she replied "I still don't understand, how can you keep on being so cheerful when you're dieing, losing everything." To this the boy said "Amazing grace. I think that really it's what I deserve for not living my whole life for God. But he has let me have a great life, a great family, a dog. I've traveled to 4 whole states; have a house and a really awesome bike. What have I done to deserve all that great stuff?" By this time, Annie was moved to tears as she looked at how ungrateful she has been. The boy continued to tell of his joys. "I'm always happy because every breath I take is one more than I deserve. Every morning I wake up is another gift from God. Every time my mommy and daddy and little sister walk through that door it's another thing I haven't done anything to deserve. Some people don't get to see their parents, some kids don't even get a bicycle or all the cookies my grandma makes me; and some of them are living more for God than I ever have. So the reason I smile, the reason I wake up every morning with joy in my eyes, is because of the amazing grace I've done nothing to deserve." Annie couldn't say anything but "Thank you". The boy replied, "Don't thank me, thank God."
Annie and the boy talked for awhile longer that night and for the next few days after that. They became the closest of friends and were inseparable. One day, Annie came to visit even though she wasn't working. She walked into the room and started talking about how he's been. She didn't get a response and she ran over to the bed. She didn't have to look at the machines to know what happened. But through her tears she knew exactly what he would have wanted her to say, "thank you God". The boy died the night before, a smile still on his face.
They Say
They say love is the greatest thing that can happen to someone
It’s true,
They say love can lift you to the highest mountain top
It can take you to places you’ve never been
They say love can make you do things you never thought you’d do
It can make your dreams come true
They say it can give you the strength of ten men
It can give you the determination to do anything
They say it can make you the happiest person alive
It can change anyone and make them be the greatest they can be
And you know what,
They were right
It’s true,
They say love can lift you to the highest mountain top
It can take you to places you’ve never been
They say love can make you do things you never thought you’d do
It can make your dreams come true
They say it can give you the strength of ten men
It can give you the determination to do anything
They say it can make you the happiest person alive
It can change anyone and make them be the greatest they can be
And you know what,
They were right
What they didn't tell you
Is that it can also be the complete opposite
1 Corinthians 13: 4-8
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails
1 Corinthians 13: 4-8
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails
Trials and Tribulations
this is something i wrote back in 2003
Trials and Tribulations
Throughout my life, God has put me through many trials. Through trials, many people have given up on God and said things like ‘how could he do this to me’ or ‘how could he take this from me’. One of the things I have learned in my life is that “The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away” which is said in Job 1:21. I also believe that the Lord does this for a reason. In Jobs case, he was put through what were probably the worst things someone could go through, but he trusted in God and in the end God gave him double of what he started with. I know that we may not get everything back that we may have lost, but the Lord does everything for a reason. In my case, the death of my grandfather gave me a better understanding of life. It was very hard on both my family and me, but God comforted me. Though there was great reason to be sad, He showed me reason to be happy. I realized that though I lost someone very close and dear to me, God has given me so much that I do not deserve. I have a nice house to live in; I have food and water when I need it, and I have all the clothing I need. He’s also blessed me with a great family and amazing friends. After realizing all that, my life has only gotten better. God is amazing and has given us so much that we’ve done nothing to deserve. So my advice is that when faced with trials and tribulations don’t give up but believe that the Lord will see u through it and its there for a reason. And also to not only look at the bad part of the problem, but look at the things God has blessed you with in your life. Romans chapter 5 says: 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Trials and Tribulations
Throughout my life, God has put me through many trials. Through trials, many people have given up on God and said things like ‘how could he do this to me’ or ‘how could he take this from me’. One of the things I have learned in my life is that “The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away” which is said in Job 1:21. I also believe that the Lord does this for a reason. In Jobs case, he was put through what were probably the worst things someone could go through, but he trusted in God and in the end God gave him double of what he started with. I know that we may not get everything back that we may have lost, but the Lord does everything for a reason. In my case, the death of my grandfather gave me a better understanding of life. It was very hard on both my family and me, but God comforted me. Though there was great reason to be sad, He showed me reason to be happy. I realized that though I lost someone very close and dear to me, God has given me so much that I do not deserve. I have a nice house to live in; I have food and water when I need it, and I have all the clothing I need. He’s also blessed me with a great family and amazing friends. After realizing all that, my life has only gotten better. God is amazing and has given us so much that we’ve done nothing to deserve. So my advice is that when faced with trials and tribulations don’t give up but believe that the Lord will see u through it and its there for a reason. And also to not only look at the bad part of the problem, but look at the things God has blessed you with in your life. Romans chapter 5 says: 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Trust in the Lord
When times are hard and things are falling apart
Don’t listen to what’s in your head, listen to your heart
In our head is the way that won’t stand
For in our mind is the way of man
In our heart is the way that is right
For it was put there by the God who created day and night
Where were we when the world began?
Where were we when stars of the sky first shone over the land?
Was it man who brought the universe into existence through nothing but words?
Was it man that spoke into existence everything from water to birds?
Was it man who made the earth revolve around the sun?
Or was it the God who gave his only begotten son?
Can a man forgive and eternally cleanse ones sins?
Or is it the God who made the universe begin?
The way of man leads to downfall and is unsure
The way of God is perfect, tough but pure
The wisdom of man is a wisdom that won’t last
God’s wisdom is one ever present, future, and past
Man’s way brings happiness, but only for a time
God’s way is everlasting happiness, and peace of mind
Don’t live by your wisdom when you are put to the test
Live by what you know in your heart is right, for that is best
Though mans way may be easier still
And God's like a path uphill
When you reach the top though, there is something more
There is a new strength, a new happiness, and a new hope in store
Man’s way will fail, through and through
But through God’s way, we will make our dreams come true
When everything seems to be falling apart
Listen to where God resides; and that’s in your heart.
Proverbs 3:5-8
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path. Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.
Don’t listen to what’s in your head, listen to your heart
In our head is the way that won’t stand
For in our mind is the way of man
In our heart is the way that is right
For it was put there by the God who created day and night
Where were we when the world began?
Where were we when stars of the sky first shone over the land?
Was it man who brought the universe into existence through nothing but words?
Was it man that spoke into existence everything from water to birds?
Was it man who made the earth revolve around the sun?
Or was it the God who gave his only begotten son?
Can a man forgive and eternally cleanse ones sins?
Or is it the God who made the universe begin?
The way of man leads to downfall and is unsure
The way of God is perfect, tough but pure
The wisdom of man is a wisdom that won’t last
God’s wisdom is one ever present, future, and past
Man’s way brings happiness, but only for a time
God’s way is everlasting happiness, and peace of mind
Don’t live by your wisdom when you are put to the test
Live by what you know in your heart is right, for that is best
Though mans way may be easier still
And God's like a path uphill
When you reach the top though, there is something more
There is a new strength, a new happiness, and a new hope in store
Man’s way will fail, through and through
But through God’s way, we will make our dreams come true
When everything seems to be falling apart
Listen to where God resides; and that’s in your heart.
Proverbs 3:5-8
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path. Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.
Don't Wait
you're here one day, and the next you're gone
don't wait to live out your dreams
don't wait to accomplish your goals
don't wait to let them know you love them
don't wait to forgive
don't wait to do whats right
don't wait until tomorrow, it may never come
you're here one day and you're gone the next
don't make the same mistake i did
don't wait to live out your dreams
don't wait to accomplish your goals
don't wait to let them know you love them
don't wait to forgive
don't wait to do whats right
don't wait until tomorrow, it may never come
you're here one day and you're gone the next
don't make the same mistake i did
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