FORGIVEN

The beauty of Gods creation. The amazing gift that we have been given. To toil the earth, and everything that belongs in it is for us.

That is humbling, to know that God gave us all that we would ever need or want. And yet in today's society, it is not enough.

We want more, we would do anything to get more. More money, more cars, more houses, more cloths. We are neglecting the fact that before there was T.V there was none. And before there were cars there wasn't any. How our world has changed, and continually does.

But today I vast in the beauty of God's creation. And I am so truly thankful that I have what I have. I desire that as things and people change around me, that I stay true with God. Not chasing after things of this world, but chasing things in the heavens. To seek whole heartily the things that God seeks.

I am so truly amazed when I think of the Amish people. Even though I have never met one, they are so true to what God says what we should live like. So how is it that the Amish have kept there values in this ever changing world around them. Because they desire what God says about how they should live. And honestly I admire them, and desire to live that way. Well, maybe a little bit. I do not care for horse and buggy, but other than that there standard of life seems so holy to me. I know some think that they are " weird, and how on earth could they live like that." But it truly makes God real to me.

We have lost our way, but they have made it a point to keep there ways for generations. They do not have T.V, cars or anything of the sort. They dislike being publicly displayed. They are humble and they work hard for everything they have. Not things, but the land. Hummm brings me back to Genesis.

To be at peace like the Amish. They never worry that God wouldn't provide for them. They do not worry about crime, and people hurting them. Because they are serving the Lord in everything they do. From home made bread to planting the seeds for there crops. And there children are very well trained, and are very obedient. The Amish never worry about sexual sins for there children, they never worry about drugs and alcohol. They know where there children are at all times, and the community raises each others children. They are simple......they are honoring God in every task...displaying God to those who do not know God. Just by how they live.

How I feel this call for my family. I feel so strongly led to let the world in me die. And that means sacrificing things I have come to love. That means victory in my life.....a blessing to pass onto my children. And my children's children.

`These are my thoughts today. I hope that you enjoy them, think them over and let them stir in your life.

Blessings