Pensar é inevitável. Thinking is inevitable.
segunda-feira, 21 de janeiro de 2019
Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day
Quando trabalhadores da cidade de Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, disseram a Sharalee Armitage Howard que teriam de remover uma enorme árvore de 110 anos do seu quintal da frente, ela ficou triste. Determinada a preservar o que pudesse da bela árvore, decidiu transformar o tronco da árvore numa biblioteca da vizinhança gratuita com a ajuda da organização sem fins lucrativos, Little Free Library.
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When city workers of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho told Sharalee Armitage Howard they would have to remove a huge 110-year-old tree from her front yard, she was saddened. Determined to preserve whatever she could of the beautiful tree, she decided to turn the tree’s trunk into a free neighbourhood library with the help of the nonprofit organization, Little Free Library.
Da Religião Ao Relacionamento # From Religion To Relationship
Há um momento na caminhada de fé de cada Cristão quando finalmente percebem que foram perdoados e limpos pelo sacrifício de Jesus na cruz. É o momento em que dão a vida a Jesus e começam a caminhar com Ele. É o começo de um relacionamento ou deveria ser. Muitas vezes o "momento" desaparece e as pressões e desapontamentos da vida voltam. Podemos encontrar-nos a passar de um relacionamento para a religião.
O que é que eu quero dizer? Com o passar do tempo, começamos a aprender COMO nos comportamos e falamos sobre a nossa fé, mas no processo esquecemo-nos a QUEM é que demos as nossas vidas. Lentamente, podemos passar de um relacionamento com Jesus Cristo para seguir uma lista de regras. Se isso soa familiar, se estás a sentir-te parado a passar pela emoções em vez de conhecer a pessoa de Jesus Cristo, existe uma solução. O caminho da religião de volta ao relacionamento começa com Jesus.
Concentra-te em quem é Jesus, no Seu carácter e vida, nos Seus ensinamentos e promessas. Lembra-te do Jesus que encontraste no momento em que decidiste dar-Lhe a tua vida. Pede a Deus para reacender esse primeiro amor, não com uma "religião" mas com um relacionamento com Jesus Cristo.
~ Mateus 16:13, 15
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There’s a moment in every Christian’s faith journey when they finally realize they’ve been forgiven and washed clean by Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross. It’s the moment they give their life to Jesus and begin walking with Him. It’s the start of a relationship, or it should be. Too often the "moment" fades and life’s pressures and disappointments creep back in. We can find ourselves moving from relationship to religion.
What do I mean? Over time, we begin to learn HOW to behave and talk about our faith, but in the process we forget WHO it is we’ve given our lives to. Slowly, we can move from a relationship with Jesus Christ towards following a list of rules. If this sounds familiar, if you’re feeling stuck going through the motions rather than getting to know the person of Jesus Christ, there is a solution. The way from religion back to relationship begins with Jesus.
Focus on who Jesus is, His character and life, His teachings and promises. Remind yourself of the Jesus whom you encountered in that moment when you first decided to give your life to Him. Ask God to reignite that first love, not with a "religion" but with a relationship with Jesus Christ.
~ Matthew 16:13, 15
segunda-feira, 14 de janeiro de 2019
Casting Crowns - In The Hands Of The Potter ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫
I still remember when I heard You call me by name
I’d follow You anywhere, knew I could trust You with anything
But now sorrow beats down on me, waiting for You to come through
I’m all alone with my questions, I’m dry and cracked open
I thirst for You
And as I fall apart
Come flood this desert heart
Fall like the rain, living water
And I know Your way is best
Lord, help me find my rest
And I’ll be the clay in the hands of the Potter
My world is spinning, my life seems so out of control
Nailed scarred hands tell the story of love that will never let go of me
Through the sunshine or rain, I know where my hope is found
What You started in me I know You will complete from the inside out
And as I fall apart
Come flood this desert heart
Fall like the rain, living water
And I know Your way is best
Lord, help me find my rest
And I’ll be the clay in the hands of the Potter
My world is breaking me
Your love is shaping me
And now the enemy is afraid of what You’re making me [x3]
And as I fall apart
Come flood this desert heart
Fall like the rain, living water
And I know Your way is best
Lord, help me find my rest
And I’ll be the clay in the hands of the Potter
And I’ll be the clay in the hands of the Potter
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