Wisdom Alone

I do not believe in anyone to give full commitment to another person if they don't have faith or full trust in the Lord.
They cannot commit their faithfulness to you if they are, themselves, lost. Like my mother says; "You cannot mix oil with water."

Ecclesiastes

26 And I find something more bitter than death: the woman whose heart is snares and nets, and whose hands are fetters. He who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is taken by her. 27 Behold, this is what I found, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find the scheme of things— 28 which my soul has sought repeatedly, but I have not found. One man among a thousand I found, but a woman among all these I have not found. 29 See, this alone I found, that God made man upright, but they have sought out many schemes.

The Following is quoted from Grace Fellowship Church (Toronto, Ontario)
1. There is no true joy in pleasure alone
There is no joy in cheer (laughter, wine, folly) 2:1-3
There is no joy in possessions 2:4-7
There is no joy in entertainment 2:8-9
There is no joy in massive abundance of all of these 2:10-11

We must be productive and fruitful!

2. There is no true joy in wisdom alone
The wise and the fool both die in the end 2:12-17

3. There is no true joy in working to amass wealth alone
You may lose it... or your son will 2:18-23
Life is nothing but futility and frustration unless you embrace the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man. 3:1-5:20
God's plan embraces all things 3:1-15
Man, plants and states all have a fixed term of life 3:1-3
Man can only react to sovereign events 3:4-8
All the work in the world cannot change God's plan 3:9
Yet this plan is beautiful and God has put it into man's heart to want to figure it out 3:10-11
http://www.gfcto.com/2006/11/ecclesiastes.php

What Are You Holding On To?

Our God will use pain to teach us how to stop being so rational with our decisions. It’s hard sometimes when you will act in a way to someone in an Ungodly manner but don't understand why you keep doing it. You know how to treat someone in the way you act to God but don't always act that way to others. It can be an old habit. If you don't feel totally surrendered, you can be totally self centered.

I’ve learned that I put myself into this position of deciding what I want to do. It was a selfish decision I thought would be best for me. I was naive in thinking I could follow in the footsteps of someone else instead of following God’s plan for me.

The wisest thing you could say to God to whatever you’re holding on to is to tell Him that you want the best He wants to give you. What are you willing to hold on to in the expense to God’s loving best? It’s not worth it.

Father, it’s my life, you can have whatever. If it is some relationship, some possession, some position, or reputation, here am I, Lord, and I want you to have me. I may be a little late, but I’m coming God, let me know your ways. Lord, have me, make the best for me. I don’t want to live wishing I had to make that decision years ago to surrender myself to you when it is too late. O’ God I hope that anyone who hasn’t surrendered themselves to you that they find a way to find you and fill their heart with your love and life.

My Prayer to everyone who isn't Christian or is a Christian just struggling to find God,
Open your hands, your heart, and your life. Let Him put to death the destruction and obstruction of the will and plan of God in your life. When your flesh has let up and it’s time to go to Him, He will be there to remind you to say, yes Lord, here am I, take me Lord. And, we ask this in Jesus name. Amen!

In Midst The Battle

I've been blessed with so many good people. I have to thank God for this. Even with my concerns about moving to Finland, my relatives and new friends have been giving me faith. Everyone is so encouraging and positive.
This is like fighting the battle before the battle. I almost turn away but I kept fighting forward to achieve my goal. I kind of don't want to move because I will miss the Alberta lifestyle and my life there. Its funny saying that because I felt like nothing was happening and I was frustrated. But now being here and taking time off work has opened new doors and my view on life. I am more content than I was before. I will be fine in Canada if I don't make it into school there. I will survive! But everyone is so inviting here and helpful. Some friends at home have told me they don't want me to leave. It was hard to fight with confidence, but God supported me with the encouragement of the right people.

My World

New Life's Opportunities

So now its spring! YES! Finally! I love it!
I have just written my entrance exam for University in Valkeakoski, Häme. So now its the waiting game until June to find out if I can go to school in Finland or stay in Canada. I am really content with the decision God makes. So I will be happy with where ever I stay. The education would be very good, but I can find something in Canada as well.

I am content, I am happy. I am happy with the reassurance that God gives me. I think I will be alright for now on.

Baptism

God has sent me a question about baptism. Someone asked me if I had been baptized. I replied, I was told I didn't have to. Then, they ask if I wanted to be baptized.

I think it just has to happen at the right time. It's not something you can just plan to do as an adult. So much has happened by now it’s hard to make that decision. It's more serious to me now than when I was a new born baby, my parents made that decision, not me. My parents chose not to baptize me because they didn't consent me in sin. Then, I have to think, did they know for sure what was right at the time, because they were friends with a family of people who called themselves Christians but do not live faithfully. But now they are becoming stronger and learning as much as they can by going to church and studying the Bible more, and so am I. So many experiences in life have changed the outcome of how I have been touched by God's grace, knowledge and love. I've learned so much from Him in the past 3 years. Would baptizing make a difference? That is the answer I need to find out for myself.

Racism

You are an individual, and that makes you unique.

If you could just grasp who you are from God's view point
you will find the person He wants you to be.
You are a Child of God.
The Heavenly Father gave to us His only son, our Lord Jesus Christ, so that He may show us the righteous path to serve Him in His father's kingdom.
In sacrifice to all of our sins He gave His blood of life on the Calvary Cross so that we may be free of our sins.

Racism is just another thing stopping you from living the person God wants you to be and experience the glory and love He wants us to share with each other.