Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
There are a few things that I have wanted to share with you. First of all, my friend Hollis and I started a prayer group called "Faith in Action", which hopes to springboard from Faith Camp and help teens to live for God. I ask for your prayers that this would go well, and God definitely blessed our first meeting.
While we were at the meeting, Hollis started it off by saying "The world gives you so many opportunities to live for the world, and not enough to live for God." This statement is so unfortunate, and so true. Whenever you click on your tv, look at billboards, or read magazines, none of them encourage you to live a fulfilled life of virtue. Having the greatest legs, darkest tan, or hottest boyfriend will not equal happiness. The TRUTH is that GOD is happiness!
If you are reading this blog, it is probably because you care about the Truth. If not, let me invite you to live a life worth living, a life worth the life that you have. Seek the Truth. If ever there is a more appropriate time to do this, it is Lent. Lent is an opportunity to put to death the things of this world, and to bring to life the spirit of God within you.
Dear individual, dear Child of God, live for Him! If you ever feel like your daily routine leaves you unsatisfied, like the life you lead lacks something, then know that God himself wants to fill you. By prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we are drawing close to God who wants so desperately to be drawn close to. Wake up, and give every breath of your life to Him who gave it to you in the first place.
I will not lie and say that I succeed at this every day, or at all. But I will say that in Lent, I get a whole lot closer. I will also say that when I try my best to live for Him, I am living a full life, and am so much more joyful. I ask you, on behalf of God, and for your own sake, to take hold of this opportunity to live for Him. Live for His glory!
When I get to Heaven, anything to build Alyse will mean nothing. Not only will it mean nothing in Heaven, it will mean nothing to me anymore. Alyse compared to God is a ridiculous cause. Live for Him and create a currency that will last forever. Live for God and live for someone who is worth the effort.
I hope that you all have a very blessed Lenten season.
Peace and Love in Christ,
Alyse
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Discernment
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
If my life could be summed up in one word right now it would be "discernment." If it could be summed up in two, it would be "discernment" and "confusion". I realize that this is not at all what God wants of me, and much less what I want of myself. I have been longing for a freedom which I have not allowed myself to feel, a freedom of living in God and Him in me.
Being in high school sucks, in a lot of ways. It is also a fantastic time with fantastic people, and I go to a fantastic school. Sometimes though, it's so easy to see how it sucks. Sucks bad. Once more, not what God wants for anyone. (Not high school, but the suckiness). Anyway, I have had a tough time discerning, I have been putting myself in the way, and that is where my problem lies. I need to work on being nothing. That in itself would be a series of blog posts.
The reason that I am writing to you right now though, is because I have had a revelation. First, God loves me more than I ever thought before. Second, He wrote my desires, and wants me to be happy. Third, I need to get out of my way to be with God, in other words, humility. Fourth, discerning can often be hard and confusing.
I know other things too, thankfully, but those are the most relevant for this post. One thing that God has led me to, through spiritual direction, is this fantastic article. This post leads up to this article http://www.peterkreeft.com/topics/discernment.htm which you should read, NOW.
Even if you are married, celibate, or decided in your vocation, this can help you. It talks about God's role in our lives, and our role in His life. Please, do yourself a favor, do the church a favor, and read this article.
Life can be crazy at times, absolutely crazy. That is what my life kind of feels like right now, but that's ok. God's in control (thank Him)! This article though, lets life's crazy beautifulness make a lot of sense. Please pray for me, I pray for you :) .
Peace and Love in Christ,
Alyse
If my life could be summed up in one word right now it would be "discernment." If it could be summed up in two, it would be "discernment" and "confusion". I realize that this is not at all what God wants of me, and much less what I want of myself. I have been longing for a freedom which I have not allowed myself to feel, a freedom of living in God and Him in me.
Being in high school sucks, in a lot of ways. It is also a fantastic time with fantastic people, and I go to a fantastic school. Sometimes though, it's so easy to see how it sucks. Sucks bad. Once more, not what God wants for anyone. (Not high school, but the suckiness). Anyway, I have had a tough time discerning, I have been putting myself in the way, and that is where my problem lies. I need to work on being nothing. That in itself would be a series of blog posts.
The reason that I am writing to you right now though, is because I have had a revelation. First, God loves me more than I ever thought before. Second, He wrote my desires, and wants me to be happy. Third, I need to get out of my way to be with God, in other words, humility. Fourth, discerning can often be hard and confusing.
I know other things too, thankfully, but those are the most relevant for this post. One thing that God has led me to, through spiritual direction, is this fantastic article. This post leads up to this article http://www.peterkreeft.com/topics/discernment.htm which you should read, NOW.
Even if you are married, celibate, or decided in your vocation, this can help you. It talks about God's role in our lives, and our role in His life. Please, do yourself a favor, do the church a favor, and read this article.
Life can be crazy at times, absolutely crazy. That is what my life kind of feels like right now, but that's ok. God's in control (thank Him)! This article though, lets life's crazy beautifulness make a lot of sense. Please pray for me, I pray for you :) .
Peace and Love in Christ,
Alyse
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