Youtube Videos

i know this isn't anything spiritual, but these youtube videos intrigued me lol. I got them from none other than Onew and Samuel. They showed me them and it made me laugh a lot. Maybe one of these videos will either amaze you or make u laugh. Enjoy! :)

This video actually amazed me:

Chistianize the Lion

This one as well!! His name is Nick Pitera:

All I Ask of You - Phantom of the Opera

A Whole New World - Aladdin

This is for all those who love Call of Duty:

Call of Duty 4

Kinda same as the last one:

Amateur Lasse Gjertsen

Hypocrites

Anyone heard of the book The Reasons for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller. I haven't read the book all the way yet, but I've skimmed through it and some of the quotes by people in New York intrigued me greatly! I thought: "Wow! Christians SUCK!!"

Most of the quotes made u think of all the hypocrites out there and I just hate it when people say they're something when they're not JUST to ease their conscience and say, "I'm a good person." type of crap. Dude, hold up to what u are. If ur a Christian, be a Christian. Actually, this kinda goes along with the last post I made here...which wasn't my point...

Anyway, this book is really good (so far..I gotta finish it)!! Timothy basically responds to seven common objections to religion in general and/or Christianity in particular based upon the people he have met in New York.

It's just so amazing how much fighting we must do as Christians...can u imagine, a dark battle scene where the soldiers who fight for the King on one side and all the people infected with a black disease controlling them. We, the soldiers of the King, are trying to attack the black strings attached to their bodies without harming them, but it's hard because they're swingin at us as hard as they can...

Sometimes u might not want to help them and have them suffer under the hands of the one controlling the black strings because they've hurt u too much sometimes. But u can't because u know ur duty to the King. When they strike, u must hold ur shield. You must not damage them or treat them like they don't matter because u used to be just like them and our King delivered us a mission to guide them back to Him. When u swing ur sword, u must strike only the black strings that hold onto them. The blackness has confused them and have taken control of their flesh.

Amongst our army there are people who we thought are fighting on our side, but when u come to strike ur sword at the black strings, those certain "soldiers" block ur strike making u miss ur target. And then u realize, ur comrade is not a comrade at all. U've been fighting so hard in this war trying to get those black strings away from the people....and what's this??

ok, now ur TICKED! Can u imagine it? That's basically what's happening in this world. There are so many amongst us that basically "feeds the fire" and "keeps the black strings stronger". This really ticks me off because u know what? They are defying our King's name. Our King once said to us to never take His name in vain. This is so important for every soldier out there because every soldier bears the crest of the King - His name is being represented by the armor we wear (meaning how we live our lives). When we fight as one army, we must fight together...but we have amongst us impostors.

I would like to apologize on behalf of the whole army of the King because of those impostors who slow us down from fulfilling our mission.....

But u know what keeps me fighting even though this discourages me greatly? It's the fact that in the end, we'll raise our swords and shout in victory as we see our King standing in front of us with a smile saying, "Well done, my good and faithful servants."

Shutup For Once

Let's talk about our words and then look at our actions. Do they match? See the problem with most people is that people are ready to answer that question with an easy "yes" instead of really opening themselves and really thinking about how we live our lives.

How many fights have you been in with your friends? I bet it was all their fault right? Cmon, the reality is that it takes two to fight.

What happened to vulnerability? of course no one wants to be vulnerable..it's invasive; it's against human nature. Human nature (aka: FLESH) tells you to never accept that you're in the wrong and that you're always right in whatever situation or argument you're in. Vulnerability/Humility is the first step to take in order to be in a TRUE intimate and passionate relationship with God.

Most of the time Christians think they're really intimate and passionate for God, but they're really not. Let me tell you, I am not intimate and passionate for God. You know how I know that? Because I don't have enough faith to raise the dead, heal the sick, walk on water, etc because if I were to have enough faith for these things, I'd be able to do it in an instant like the disciples and apostles were able to do with just a single phrase in the name of Jesus. Now don't get me wrong, our goal is not to do these miracles. I'm talking about faith.

I know many who say that they're humble all the time and boast about their talents. Guess what...A humble person would never say that they're humble or boast for that matter. I know many who say that they'll "pray for you", but really they don't (no i don't stalk them, but they do admit that they've forgotten about it the next day you ask them about your prayer request). I know many who say that they care for the lost, but don't because their apathy make them stay in the background in the classes (never really saying much unless they're called or need to borrow a pen or something). I know many who want attention..like Amy said..that's a part of being insecure.

No, i'm not perfect. Yes, i have issues as well. But the one thing that i've realized for quite some time is that we like to talk...and it's time to actually walk it out.

Rambling My Thoughts

I felt a heavy presence last night...It wasn't bad; it was really good, but it brought a seriousness that hasn't been felt in such a long time. This is a new season which brings new change and new obstacles. Something is about to blow...something good. But let's look before the big bang...there will be a lot of pain and struggles. We've went through a lot of them already through the summer which i find interesting cuz we went through James and Philippians: JOY IN SUFFERINGS!

Now it's at a weird stage...the feeling of strange peace before the big climax. Before entering the nursing building, i felt a big tug in my heart. Throughout the end of the summer to now, i felt a difference in the air at FSU. Something's different. Maybe it's because it's my last year here, but i doubt that's the reason.

We prayed at the usual prayer meeting before E.N.C.M. at 7-7:30. I haven't prayed the way i did in a long time..He put words in my mouth and the main focus seemed to be "Intercede for the lost just as I intercede for you to My Father."

And i looked around at the people around me and i thought, "It's time to step it up." We, as leaders and His disciples, have the responsibility to listen to the convictions of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will teach us what we need to fix to be better and closer to God, but if we were to not listen to those convictions and do something about them we would be sinning.

How many convictions have been brought to your attention and you still have yet to change them? Let me tell you, we will be judged for not listening to the Holy Spirit. I don't know about you, but I have been at fault with this..I have also been at fault for not caring about the lost to intercede for them. I am being vulnerable here because vulnerability is where we find humility. Without humility, we cannot have an open heart..and without an open heart, we cannot obtain the revelation from God of who Jesus really is.

Jesus intercedes for us. Our job is to follow Christ's example and be as He is in all areas. If he intercedes, we must intercede. Who do we intercede for? This is easy: who are the ones we are meant to reach out to? The Lost.

Answered Prayer

I'm supposed to blog about Prophecy Night, but I REALLY wanted to do this post instead. Every Christian knows that God answers prayer, but has anyone ever thought that you, yes you, can be an answered prayer to someone specific only because you listened to God and continued to die to your flesh daily and carry the cross?

Ok, so last summer I started working at Burgundy and it was only because I needed any kind of job. I hated it (Gotta be honest lol). Sometimes, God guides you to places and seasons and you won't see why or understand until later. Well, I can definately say why God chose Burgundy. While others wouldn't hire me, Burgundy hired me before I even walked in (connections and all).

Anyway, after last summer I thought I would NEVER go back, but I somehow did. One of the managers called me and asked for me to be a temp. manager because both of the managers were going to Korea and needed someone who had worked from the beginning and someone that they also trusted (aka a korean person - let's be honest). Anyway, these Korean managers wanted me to be a temp. manager so I agreed.

I started working on May 23. Such a random date!! And I end on June 20. On that Friday, May 23, I met my employee Jamaal and boy did we have a good talk about God. Basically I witnessed which was awesome (it's always awesome to talk about God). Second time I worked (that following Tuesday), i met my other employee Roderick and we also had a good talk about God. jamaal and roderick were in the same place with God (say that their Christians but live unlikely).

BUT something SO AWESOME happened. I met my third employee the third day i worked - Robert. This man loves God. I knew it when i met him because my spirit felt a peace with him and i immediately asked him if he knew God and we talked about Him. I got a few pictures and words for him..basically i prophecied over him - just God speaking through to him you know.

it ended up to where i invited him to join encm, ent, and my spiritual family. In no way is he obligated to join, but i invited cuz i felt a sense of loss with these things - especially a spiritual family. And this is what he told me. He has been praying for a spiritual family for over a year!!! And then I knew...not only did God use me to witness, but to also be someone's answered prayer. My family - my brothers and sisters from encm and ent - are Robert's answered prayer. Borah's an answered prayer to Robert. Josh's an answered prayer to Robert. Derek's an answered prayer to Robert, Roberto's an answered prayer to Robert. Rajat's an answered prayer to Robert. Bradley's an answered prayer to Robert. Dude...i can go on and on!!

But do u get the point?? IT'S SO AWESOME TO BE USED BY GOD!!!!!!!!

Chapter One

I have already posted the prologue of my story "The War for Souls" and so I wanted to share with you the introduction of the first chapter. Keep in mind again that everything I post dealing with my story is subject to change because it is always a rough draft - an outline you might say. Ok, so enjoy:

Chapter One:

“Let us make man sovereign over this land we Holies of Three call Eden.” A great majestic voice spoke.

Another with a soft voice that sounded like the waves of the sea replied, “O King, Thy love unconditional strikes beginning with a mortal man. We Holies of Three shall make man sovereign over the land called Eden.”

“Great King, Teacher, and Son, do allow this servant a piece of this fortune. I will rise and be sovereign; why give my fortune to a mere mortal man?” A voice full of evil intent spoke in the courts.

“The Law has been writ; it cannot be changed so long as I shall live, fallen angel.” The first voice replied with authority.

“We, the Holies of Three, shall create a world where mortals live with free will. May it begin with a single breath of life.” The second added

And so it began. The King created by His own words a great land within the world of Spirea and named it Eden. The land of Eden became a kingdom great in beauty and was well known for its gardens and its abundance of fruit and vegetation. Its glory came from the sparkling unceasing waters that fed the land with its natural riches. The King by His own words divided the great waters into seas, rivers, ponds, lakes, and springs. From one giant river turned to four other rivers spreading all throughout the garden. The name of the first is Pison and it starts from this land and flows to the land of Havila, where there is gold and the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone, which is known to every mortal man as the City of Gold. And the name of the second river is Gihon. And the name of the third river is Hiddekel which runs towards the east. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

He also made the ground to His liking: green grass, soft and hard sand, tall and small trees that bore fruit of all kinds. Afterwards, He allowed animals of all kinds of species dwell in this land – all anointed with a voice and a heart of service to the destined mortal man. This destined mortal man was mentored by the King Himself and his wife also was a servant of the King. The King blessed them with marriage and the land to start their life giving titles of nobility. In this land they were known as the King and Queen and it was important to know that this land was not only a land and kingdom, but ultimately the Garden of the King. The King’s Garden was the very beginning and ironically the beginning of my story...

There's more, but i'm not willing to share it just yet. I still have a lot of images, plots, words, etc to settle first and make it presentable (aka: make sense) :)

The next blog, i'll prolly talk about prophecy night ^.^

Letting Go

Prophecy night...yes they are fantastic, but I feel like we're doing too much of it to the point where we're concentrating on the future and not on God. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this way and am doing this. I just finally got to the point where I'm gonna live daily and not think about my future.

See, what my problem became was that I was starting to think about my future instead of just chillin. Instead of "What will it be? Your family or Me?", I feel God asking, "What will it be? Your 'future' or Me?" And I just realized, You're right, God. I don't care if i do NOT go to London. I don't care if I don't do anything in Europe. I don't care if I stay in America. Why? Because I know that YOU are the One who created me so YOU know what my heart desires. YOU know what's best for me.

You know what? I'm not gonna think or worry about my future anymore...because it takes too much time. Tomorrow is never granted. Only God knows the future. I know you guys probably don't have to this problem...yea i'm just pouring my heart out i guess..

"Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money. " Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, 'If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.' As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil. Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesnt do it, sins." James 4:13-17