Monday, March 30, 2009
Do you know that God loves you?
My dad asked me the other day; what is the most important question you can ask? My answer was; "do you know that God loves you?" if you do, what consequenses does it have for your life? Remember that it's a big difference to know something with your mind, and to know it with your heart. I believe that the longest journey we take in life is the journey from the head to the heart... But the only ticket you need is willingness.
Friday, March 13, 2009
It's weird how nine weeks can go so fast, and yet you feel like you've lived a whole life within those few weeks.. you have seen so much, heard so many stories you will never forget, you've got so many new revelations, about God, about other people, about yourself, God has done so much in your heart, taken you deeper than you thought were possible, and suddenly you like coffee... Sørås and Drange, do we have a date?
Monday, March 9, 2009
Run for Relief
For many villagers in Burma, running is not a choise..
..if they want to live.
Millions have ran from their homes, some have managed to cross the river over to the refugeese caps on the border to Thailand. And many of them are hiding in the mountains, in the deep jungle.
On saturday we were over 800 people together running to honour our brave brothers and sisters. The 200bath we paid to join the race went to support the wonderful work that is being done by missioners living in the refugeese camps. I'm so filled with respect to the people who risks everything to cross the border with food, medecines and hope to the people hiding in the jungle. That must be what Jesus meant by "loving our neighbors as ourselves". What if it was me there on the other side.. would you have come? and if it was you.. would I have come if only to give you a hug? I can feel it challenges me.
Is there any borders in my life that holds me back doing what Jesus commanded me to do? Yes, too many..
But God can use a willing heart!
..if they want to live.
Millions have ran from their homes, some have managed to cross the river over to the refugeese caps on the border to Thailand. And many of them are hiding in the mountains, in the deep jungle.
On saturday we were over 800 people together running to honour our brave brothers and sisters. The 200bath we paid to join the race went to support the wonderful work that is being done by missioners living in the refugeese camps. I'm so filled with respect to the people who risks everything to cross the border with food, medecines and hope to the people hiding in the jungle. That must be what Jesus meant by "loving our neighbors as ourselves". What if it was me there on the other side.. would you have come? and if it was you.. would I have come if only to give you a hug? I can feel it challenges me.
Is there any borders in my life that holds me back doing what Jesus commanded me to do? Yes, too many..
But God can use a willing heart!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Break me!?
"He took the bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to the multitudes"
Oh yes, we want Jesus to take us, we want Him to bless us. And we pray it over and over again. Do I dear to complete the prayer? God, take me, bless me, BREAK me, mold me, and give me to the multitudes. Did you know that the word "brokenness" means to destroy, to crush, but also; give birth to... A ship that only goes through smooth water doesn't learn how to navigate. Sometimes God delivers us FROM the fire, sometimes He deliver us THROUGH the fire, and sometimes even BY the fire. But only He knows what is best for us, what will bring us closer to our Fathers heart.
Break me, Lord, if that brings me closer to You!
Oh yes, we want Jesus to take us, we want Him to bless us. And we pray it over and over again. Do I dear to complete the prayer? God, take me, bless me, BREAK me, mold me, and give me to the multitudes. Did you know that the word "brokenness" means to destroy, to crush, but also; give birth to... A ship that only goes through smooth water doesn't learn how to navigate. Sometimes God delivers us FROM the fire, sometimes He deliver us THROUGH the fire, and sometimes even BY the fire. But only He knows what is best for us, what will bring us closer to our Fathers heart.
Break me, Lord, if that brings me closer to You!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Is this the world we live in?
She is running for her life, she doesn't want to die. He's running after, not quite sure why. She is running faster, his gun is too heavy. Two hearts pumping, fear in four eyes, can't stop, can't rest, can't shout, can't cry...
Is this the world we live in? Is this reality? she is nine, he's eleven, they are people like you and me.
Just a little longer, soon she will be home. What if she knew that her house was burning and she was left alone. What is she knew what her eyes would see, what if she knew. What the soldiers had done to her family, oh little girl, don't see.
Is this the world we live in? is this reality? blood everywhere. they where people like you and me.
She is hiding in the jungle, she's not the only one. a bleeding man, a mother with her newborn son. When will they find her, when will she die? can someone tell her why? Running in the darkness night after night. In the daytime she's silent, nobody hears her cry. Where is the river, will she survive? or is there any point of staying alive?
She's walking down the street, she is free. but who will buy her tonight, is it you and me?
Is it anyone who sees? Is there anyone who cares? what does it mean to love my neighbor as I love myself? to cry out to God when i close my eyes and walk away? tomorrow i will act, but not today..
So many stories, so many lives, so many hearts that God has created and that He longs to fill with His love. In Him it's healing for yesterday, grace for today and hope for tomorrow. Only in Him there is freedom and true love. But how will they know if nobody shows them?
Is this the world we live in? Is this reality? she is nine, he's eleven, they are people like you and me.
Just a little longer, soon she will be home. What if she knew that her house was burning and she was left alone. What is she knew what her eyes would see, what if she knew. What the soldiers had done to her family, oh little girl, don't see.
Is this the world we live in? is this reality? blood everywhere. they where people like you and me.
She is hiding in the jungle, she's not the only one. a bleeding man, a mother with her newborn son. When will they find her, when will she die? can someone tell her why? Running in the darkness night after night. In the daytime she's silent, nobody hears her cry. Where is the river, will she survive? or is there any point of staying alive?
She's walking down the street, she is free. but who will buy her tonight, is it you and me?
Is it anyone who sees? Is there anyone who cares? what does it mean to love my neighbor as I love myself? to cry out to God when i close my eyes and walk away? tomorrow i will act, but not today..
So many stories, so many lives, so many hearts that God has created and that He longs to fill with His love. In Him it's healing for yesterday, grace for today and hope for tomorrow. Only in Him there is freedom and true love. But how will they know if nobody shows them?
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