Lift GOD's Name Higher!!!

Each One, Teach One!

by Christoph J.

I get inspired!/ To lift HIS name higher and higher/ I admire those who get excited for Christ/It's nice to see young people get enticed by the truth/The youth of today tend to jump off the roof/ Or the bridge/ Cuz they see their friends do it/ Seems like there's nothin' to it/ Got friends named NIKE/ Just Do It!/ ...Who's it?/ You're it!/ Tag the next youngsta/ Who stands amongst the...crowd/ Have 'em vow to stand for/ More than just what's average/ Tell that young boy that he's "That One"/ Not a Maverick/ Teach him the way/ Don't preach him away!/ Live a life worth following/ Hallowing thy name in the process/ Encourage progress/ Not sex before marriage/ But if the baby carriage comes before the broom has been jumped over/ Tell that boy to be a man and stand/ Not to stand slumped over, Sad/ Mad cuz his Dad wasn't there to teach him/ We have to reach him/ Before the world does/ Because if we don't/ His child won't have a chance.

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God is so good! We have a praise report for Tariq

I received this email from my uncle the other day...

Tariq will be released from the Hospital this afternoon.

Thanks all for your prayers!

Charles Glasgow

3 Comments

Tia's Real Talk said...

God Keeps HIS children! I know how it feels..my two nieces 5 and 12months are at the ER monthly for breathing issues due to asthma. Does he use the "at home breathing treatment?" My sister knows from a persistent cough that an attack is on the way so she gives the treatment to prevent it.

They are in my prayers.

10/3/08 11:22 PM

SLC said...

Praying for total healing for him and peace for the entire family. I'm sure an awesome testimony is forthcoming.

SLC

10/4/08 9:49 AM

A Free Spirit Butterfly said...

God has a plan we know nothing about and if we knew, could we handle it? My deepest heartfelt prayers for you and the entire family and also the medical staff.

10/4/08 5:39 PM

The Peace of My Puzzle

by Christoph J.

There is a "peace" to my puzzle that I'm missing...I'm incomplete!

So I retreat to that quiet place where God and I used to meet

Because my faith has been tested and I need to pray.
There's no way to get around it so I seek His face.

I close my eyes and I visualize me at His feet,
Bowed down and as humble as I could ever be.

I repent of my sins to make sure my slate is clean.
I know He's the bread of life, but I feel like my plate is clean.

I need directions to where I'm going before I stray too far.
Its been a while since the last time I prayed to God

I've backslid to a point where I'm filled with guilt
So I need to strengthen the bond that He and I have built

"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I fear no evil!" Now I am free to take a breath.

"He lovingly leads me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul", along with His sons and daughters.

"He annoints my head with oil. My cup overflows
Surely goodness and love will follow me," So, I go where He goes

I will take shelter in arms whenever there's bad weather
"And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" and ever

AMEN!!!

Scriptural excerpts taken from Psalms 23:1-6

Not By Myself

by Christoph J.

I oughta' be ashamed of myself
How could I go out there and try to change myself
God has ordered my steps and I tried to rearrange myself
I blame myself

Because I knew all along that I could have asked God for help
I was so busy tryin' to make a name for myself
Out there tryin' to play the game of life and messed around and gamed myself
I thought I was finally free, but I chained myself
In the world, wilin' out, now Im tryin' to tame myself
I believed that I was fit, but I crippled, crutched and caned my health
I received so much money, but yet I still restrained my wealth
There is no way I can even begin to explain my myself
I shamed myself


God, I pray that you help me to see that I can reclaim myself
Wash me clean of all sin because I stained myself
I will give you all of the credit Lord and defame myself
I proclaim myself a child of God

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In the Center of God's Will

by Christoph J.

This is my humble reflection upon the scripture, Numbers 9:15-23.

I see so many life correlations in this scripture that I would be able to reflect upon it in so many different ways. However, I would like to relate this scripture to my present circumstance. I have been living, teaching, growing, and just completely dwelling in Seoul, South Korea for nearly a year now. In less than a month from now, my contract will expire and I will board a plane and return home more than half a day later. Because I have been blessed with this opportunity, I also have been awarded the time freedom to really focus my energy on enhancing the outlook of my future. Right now, I am in constant dialog with God about my next move. Initially, my plan was to successfully complete my contract here in Korea as an ESL teacher, return home to visit family and friends for a few months, and then enroll into a Spanish immersion program in Spain for six months with intentions of learning Spanish.

Although, this is still on my "To Do List," right now, I believe God is instructing me to return to Korea after my visit home because I feel I have not finished all that HE has called me to do over here. I've started some projects in Korea that have the "potent potential" to take flight, if I dig deep and utilize the resources God has placed on my path. I have a feeling that the cloud still covers my tent at this point in time and I feel the need to remain encamped in obedience to His Will. Now, the scripture also said that sometimes the cloud was over the tabernacle a few days and then they set out. I may get home and after a few days, another door could open. Only God knows!

Ephesians 1:9-10 reminds us that, God reveals His will to us according to His time. I think I will live my life according to the clock on His wall as oppose to the clock on the wall of the world.

Application

How do you feel when it seems as if God is leading you too quickly through a certain stage of life? Are you willing to follow happily?

God's presence has to be sought with all of our heart as in Jeremiah 28:11-13. What are you doing each day to seek God's presence in your life?

Be anxious for nothing!

by Christoph J

My testimony is that of having the ability to face life's realities. When I was younger, I'd take a lot things to heart and allow it to effect my current situation. I struggled with worrying about a lot of things, knowing full well that worrying doesn't change anything but only makes things worst. For a long time, I worried about not knowing what I wanted to do in life as a career and as a passion. I came close to being depressed about it because I like to plan ahead and be able to work towards a goal. I would stress myself out about it. However, God told me to leave my future in His hands.

I thank God for giving me the courage to chase after my dreams without worrying about failing or worrying about friends and family disapproving of my decisions.

I look at life totally differently now. I appreciate the downfalls in life because I know now that they are here for us to win by learning from them. Life is great when you live it for God.

Not By Myself!

by Christoph J. (Maryland)

I oughta' be ashamed of myself
How could I go out there and try to change myself
God has ordered my steps and I tried to rearrange myself
I blame myself

Because I knew all along that I could have asked God for help
I was so busy tryin' to make a name for myself
Out there tryin' to play the game of life and messed around and gamed myself
I thought I was finally free, but I chained myself
In the world, wilin' out, now Im tryin' to tame myself
I believed that I was fit, but I crippled, crutched and caned my health
I received so much money, but yet I still restrained my wealth
There is no way I can even begin to explain my myself
I shamed myself

God, I pray that you help me to see that I can reclaim myself
Wash me clean of all sin because I stained myself
I will give you all of the credit Lord and defame myself
I proclaim myself a child of God!