Being a Doer

Yikes it's been a while.  Sorry folks.  Lots going on here with the end of the school year and big life decisions (and a new relationship <3).


I have been reading this book on the mission of the church (yes I'm still not done with it - I'm slow) and I just read a chapter on the churches' mission regarding social justice, examples would be like feeding the poor, sending relief to those in need, and basically 'righting' all the wrongs in the world.  I'm still not entirely sure what the authors' perspectives are so I suggest that you read the book yourself, but so far, what I've gleaned is stated by the authors after several scriptural references "Clearly, caring for the poor, the hungry, the afflicted is not just a liberal thing to do.  It is a biblical thing to do."  We are biblically charged to help those around us, and there are plenty who need to be lifted up.  They need a friendly hand and a smile and someone to say, "Here I am."

I read the book of James tonight as well, which flows so very very well with the book I just referenced about social justice.  I like the way James writes because it just, in my opinion, encapsulates everything Christ preached while he was on earth.  In summary:  if you love Christ, you will love everyone, unconditionally (really really really think on what unconditionally entails, y'all; it's intense)  and let that show in everything that you do.  Be a DOER.  It's awesome that we have this powerful God who can send a Spirit of strength and wisdom and perseverance and all we have to do is ask for it!  Nothing is impossible.  Think about that - we can do anything through Christ - we can feed the hungry and clothe the impoverished; we can bring nations of people who have never heard the Word to true salvation; we can teach others to love by showing them love.

As I'm typing this I'm listening to this song by Pastor Charles Jenkins called "Awesome" and I'm so uplifted.  This particular song was playing after I gave my witness a couple of weeks ago in church and it penetrates my soul.  I'm not scared of anything anymore, y'all.  Nothing.  Nothing can harm me anymore.  Nothing can control me.  I know He has me, and He's awesome.

My God is Awesome

He can move mountains

Keep me in the valley

Hide me from the rain
My God is Awesome

Heals me when I'm broken

Strength where I've been weakened
Forever He will reign...

My God Is Awesome
My God is Awesome

My God is Awesome

Savior of the whole world

Giver of Salvation

By His stripes I am healed
My God is Awesome

Today I am forgiven

His grace is why I'm living

Praise His Holy name

My God Is Awesome

I love you all.  Good night <3