Favorite Verses

Hey guys, I just wanted to share a few thoughts with you, which is just sharing a few of my favorite verses and my train of thought.

The one thing we want from people is approval. So we act accordingly. Whether it be acting cool, tough, funny, flirty, whatever. We try to get people’s attention because it makes us feel good and it makes us feel accepted. It is human nature, even I do it. But there has to be a place where you draw the line. The first thing I want to say is that we are serving God. We are not serving the “in” crowd, the media, our parents (OMG), or any other person or thing that has influence in our lives. Now I’m not saying you should just tell your parents that you’re not going to listen to them anymore. I’m saying that in accordance to God’s will, you will submit to your parents or any other authority. So if your parents tell you to go kill all the citizens of Naperville, you can tell them that you’re not going to listen to that command because God says so. But if your parents tell you to do your homework, you better not go against them. First is because you love learning of course. Second is because you are supposed to be a steward of the good education God has given you. (Some kids don’t get an education, believe it or not). Sometimes by obeying God means obeying other people. But by obeying other people doesn’t always mean you’re obeying God if you get my drift. Here is a verse to reflect upon. Galatians 1:10 “Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.”As servants of Christ, we have a higher standard. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. We don’t want to be legalistic in our thinking. Don’t do THIS and never do THAT type of thinking. Instead we should be thinking about how we can please God and follow His will. Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” By doing so, we are being an example for our fellow brothers and sisters. It is always very encouraging when, together, we are all serving God. Not a happy feeling, but a joyful feeling. Sometimes, being a Christian isn’t always easy. A quote I always liked was “What’s popular isn’t always right and what’s right isn’t always popular.” Being a true follower of Jesus Christ isn’t always popular. Some people will ask you why you weren’t at that crazy party last night. Some people think you’re stupid in class for standing up for Christianity. Being a true follower of Christ was never easy. But be encouraged to know that some people want to hear the good news of Jesus. Just because 10 people hate you for professing your faith and only 1 person is interested in the gospel, isn’t that a win? So let me give you this verse. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 “For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task?”

So yup, that was my train of thinking and it might’ve not made sense in some parts but that is ok. The Spirit works through all things. Good luck during finals!