Sun, Apr 30th - 9:48AM
Who am I?
I finally sat down and started writing. Why I feel the need to write is very unclear. Perhaps its to one day look back and reflect upon my writings, to find answers or truth, or to pass onto generations that follow in or around my footsteps the lessons which I have learned. Either way I look at it brings me back to my original point........I finally sat down and started writing. As my heart and mind are opening to the Lord they are also opening up to myself. This is a time of great learning. This past week I have been reflecting on anger. Anger, along with other emotions, is terribly hard to control. It is an extremely powerful emotion which has the ability to be distructive if we learn not to control it. It also can be viewed as a tool of learning, if one has the ability to be honest with oneself (if only for a moment) and find the reasoning behind their anger. To ask truly, what is its sorce? Most times I find my reasons to be very childish, immature.........so much sometimes it makes me laugh. EPHESIANS 4:26 "In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry." At times this is easier said then done. So is there any significance behind this emotion? Right now (and mind all who read this that I am still learning, so I believe my answers will continue to grow with time and the Lord's teaching) this question brings to my mind two thoughts. One - it is a protection mechanism, which leads me to question protection from who or what? Two (and I really like this one) - to remind me just how weak my soul can be at times. There is wisdom in the following song lyrics: Tell me what's going on inside of me, I despise my own behavior. This only serves to confirm my suspicion that I'm still a man in need of a Savior. This immediately points my attention back to one of my original thoughts, being honest with myself. Do I have the willingness to look at myself that way, and do I have the willingness at the end of the day to bring those struggles to the Lord? So far I have, most of the time anyway, and what has it done? I have learned to grow and achieve from them, trying not to fall into the same holes over and over again, recognizing my mistakes. Its given me the opportunity to have a better relationship with myself, those around me and ultimately with the Lord. We cannot hide ourselves from the Lord anyway. This is a continuous road of learning for me which I feel leads to peace, patience, and trust.
Jonah 4
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Wed, Apr 26th - 7:47PM
Some favorites
Matthew 17:20: I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there" and it will move.
1 John 3:18: Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.
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Name: Amorus Dumtari
