Thoughts question #1

Ok so here it is.

If someone came up to me and ask how to get closer to God. I would say......

It's all about your personal prayer time. If your not doing one now you need to start. It's one of the most intimate times I have with God. It's so freeing. There is no one around to distract or pull your attention. Your free to worship God in ways that seems so personal.
The key to getting closer to God in prayer. Jesus spent time in prayer all the time. In a garden or even on a high mountain, he prayed. The Holy spirit came upon an assemble that was praying. Whole nation of Israel fasted and prayed.

Getting the things that "get" in the way should be on the top of your priority list. Your person prayer time in your room should be unimpeded by things or people. Just empty out all the things that you have to God. Get others away from you. It's your time with God. Just like the time you want to spend with someone you love. You should want to have this time everyday. Letting the world get in the way of you and God should just not be aloud! The things that you carry with you can be just enough a gap to feel like your not getting everything you could be.

You don't have to carry the burdens that the world puts on you. You can give them to God and He will save you. He may not free you of the things that are happening, but He will always be there for you. Giving everything to God is the only way to live in this world. I could not imagine what I would do if I could not take off the burdens of the world. I wouldn't be alive more then likely. There is just such a freedom at God's feet.

Romans 12:12 "rejoice and exalt in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer."
And finial I think that 1st Thessalonian puts it very well. It is so simple but carries the importance of prayer to our lives. That it has an affect here in the world and in Spirit. It simple says, "Be unceasing in Prayer."

Everybody, Everybody

Come on guys. It seems that no one has anything to say. What? That's just not like you all. You all are very talkative and active. What it this? We started this blog because we thought it would be fun to share experiences and thoughts. Now is the time to do so. If you think the statement of, " I just don't have time," makes sense. Your wrong! It won't take long I promise. You are all smart and thoughtful. Lets go!

Answer one:
thoughts on spirituality:

You have someone sitting in front of you. A newer Christian or an old friend. Doesn't matter just pick the one you would want to relate to. If they ask this," What do I do to get closer to God?" What would you say? How would you handle that? Use verses, experiences, books, or even so ideas that you may have.

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Thoughts on theology:

The Nicene Creed is one of the foundational documents in the Church today. It was created by a group of Cardinals in council when heresy started to become a problem for the early Catholic church. It was formed shortly after a man made a doctrine in the early 4th century denied, Jesus, His co-equal dignity and co-eternal existence to God. This heresy was started by Arius, and became known as Araimism. The Nicene Creed was then form at the Council of Nicene in 325 to state to the church what early Catholism was. It also dominated the Protestant movement in Europe that started in the 1300's. If you want to read more: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11049a.htm or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed

What do you think about this old document? Didn't be to shallow! Think about it for a while before answering.

We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,

the only Son of God,

eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, light from light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

of one Being with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven,

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary

and became truly human.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again

in accordance with the Scriptures;

he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father [and the Son],

who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead,

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

I will post my thoughts
later in the week. On both questions. There could be some great ideas
to come out. We just need to do it? 

Well!

It seems as though no one is writing on huzzah and welcome anymore...
Is anybody out there?

Faith

Well, one thing I have learned is that God is always here, always willing to help. We only need to call on Him. Trust that He will provide when need be. I have to raise $7,000 before the end of August. Not to mention car insurance, and health insurance. Could I do that on my own? No way! Only with God's help. I TRUST that He wants me to go, so I will take a step of faith and do my best to follow Him.
Just last year God proved true financially. I felt I was led to go to Hawaii and Costa Rica. Following Him, I only paid for $500 TOTAL for both trips. The rest, God completely took care of. He can do anything. He loves us, and it's awesome.

Nugget!!

Well Matt you wanted a nugget so I will give you a nugget. Here is an old memory from when I was small, learning a life lesson. I remember I was home and I think Dad was the only other person home. I must have been five or six. I climbed up onto the counter and somehow opened a bag of hotdog buns. I either ate a whole lot of them or I ripped open the bag because later Dad asked me what happened to them. I told him the cat did it and ended up getting a spanking.

There you have the story of how I learned that lieing was bad. I didn't dig very deep at all.

Good evening