CHRIST, rhymes, & Life

" For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. " - Titus 2:11-14 I've heard a friend of mine say many times, "If Jesus were to come tomorrow, how would you live today?" If we continue to live in sin, are we really saved? God did not intervene in our lives so we can continue to live as the world does. He came to bring us to Him and conform us into His image. " Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer ...

"For you created my inmost being;   you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;  your works are wonderful,  I know that full well." - Psalm 139:13-14 Yesterday was my 18th birthday. It was an awesome day, being able to reflect on how blessed I am and spend the day with my best friend. I am so grateful for God's love, His grace, all He has blessed me with, and how He allows me to enjoy Him and His creation. There are times when I struggle with how I view my significance, but I am just reminded of the fact that He sees me as special! My significance is in Him. It's so amazing to me how much God cares about us. He worked out every single little detail in creating us and works out every single little detail in our lives! He was diligent in creating me and He made me unique. He chose a specific day and time for me to be brought into this world. "All the days ordained for me were written in your book befo...