the process of song writing itself is never easy. i think praise songs are even harder. some people are gifted...very gifted. i feel as though i have been left out of that category. as a part of the band i feel like i am running into a wall in this area. maybe it is because i am trying too hard to impress people with lyrics and melodies. i understand that a praise song cannot be a complicated mix of words that leaves the singer wondering what he just saing about. i also understand that the music in the song does not have to be complex and crazy either. i believe every part of the sound should glorify God. if i take that and use it every time i strike a chord for writing i know we will be blessed. i also believe a worship song comes from something much bigger than me, especially if God wants to use it to change people. the bible has to come into play sometime. scripture and its control in your life should be evident in writing. this has been a struggle for me. i find myself asking "what will fit here, and how can this go there". should it be easier? i love every part of one revolution.... every part. and i must stay focused on what my God has called me to do..to praise Him with everything that I have..not to seek the praise of men in what i can do.
may there be grace and mercy, Lord.
th
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
where's your fruit?
so this is my first post, ever. i've never done any sort of blogging, so forgive me if i begin to ramble.
recently, God has been trying to get ahold of me, but i havent been doing my part in letting Him. last night, God used a friend of mine to speak to me. we talked for quite some time but the point he was trying to get at was simply this; they will recognize you by your fruit (Matt. 7:16). he reminded me of a the story in Mark where Jesus saw a fig tree in the distance that looked amazing. when He got closer to it, He found that there was no fruit on it (Mark 11:12-14).
last night i realized that that was a perfect picture of my life. ive been a follower of Christ since i was seven years old. i can play the part oh so well. too well at times. so many times i find myself putting on a show, seeming to have it together in the distance, but when closely examined, i am empty. fruitless. the Bible says that the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). these things werent evident in my life because Christ was not put in His rightful place; the throne of my heart. when Christ is fixed at the center of your life, the fruit of the spirit will automatically being to show in your life.
i know that this was the condition of my heart, but i dont think im alone. i think it happens more times than most of us are aware of. take the time to search yourself. search the scripture. allow God to reveal Himself to you. i promise you will not be dissappointed.
Matthew 7:16 - you'll recognize them by their fruit.
bjb
recently, God has been trying to get ahold of me, but i havent been doing my part in letting Him. last night, God used a friend of mine to speak to me. we talked for quite some time but the point he was trying to get at was simply this; they will recognize you by your fruit (Matt. 7:16). he reminded me of a the story in Mark where Jesus saw a fig tree in the distance that looked amazing. when He got closer to it, He found that there was no fruit on it (Mark 11:12-14).
last night i realized that that was a perfect picture of my life. ive been a follower of Christ since i was seven years old. i can play the part oh so well. too well at times. so many times i find myself putting on a show, seeming to have it together in the distance, but when closely examined, i am empty. fruitless. the Bible says that the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). these things werent evident in my life because Christ was not put in His rightful place; the throne of my heart. when Christ is fixed at the center of your life, the fruit of the spirit will automatically being to show in your life.
i know that this was the condition of my heart, but i dont think im alone. i think it happens more times than most of us are aware of. take the time to search yourself. search the scripture. allow God to reveal Himself to you. i promise you will not be dissappointed.
Matthew 7:16 - you'll recognize them by their fruit.
bjb
the gift of giving... and thinking
to give is better than to receive. it brings me joy to know that we can give to people who need. also, i have thoughts.. like what if we all vehicles could run off off water? wouldnt that be amazing.. or what if once you cut your hair a particular way that you liked, what if it never grew back but stayed that way... crazy. what if the sky was green?
idk
th
idk
th
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Missions/Next Door
Ok, so for the last few weeks or so I have been having this thought that keeps recurring. Mission trips are awesome and they are something that I have a passion for. I love being able to go half way across the world and share the love of Christ with people who do not normally or have never heard The Gospel! It is something that I look forward to. However, the thought that keeps recurring in my mind is, "Why do we get out of the mindset that we are no longer on a mission trip as soon as our flight touches down on an American runway?". That may not be the mindset of some, but I know for me I have been guilty of that attitude. In between going half way across the world and sharing The Gospel I have somehow missed what was right next door! We get back from a mission trip and talk about how we can't wait to go on another one. Well, if we really can't wait to go on another one then we could all hop in an SUV and take a "mission trip" downtown and serve the homeless, landscape an elderly persons home, help a church in need, love your neighbors as yourselves, or share the love of Christ with someone random that you might encounter throughout your day JUST as you would on a mission trip. If you get a chance to go on a mission trip to another country or anywhere else I strongly encourage you to take part of that, but don't think that you can not do what is done on mission trips in your community or city. God can do the same work through you in your city as he can do through you in a foreign land. But please, go out and and share The Gospel whether it be in Africa, South America, China, Wales, or anywhere just don't overlook your community and city!
Acts 1:8- But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
jdt.
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