Self-less-ness

Seriously, seeing a Christian living selfless is so rare that I had to blog about it..........I'm not saying that I'm good at it......nor that I do it with a right heart all the time (cuz sometimes, obligation isn't fun)
It's not that I am unhappy doing things for the people I love.....and I really WANT to do those things that cost me (time, exertion, money, whatever) sacrificial love type deal.
BUT then when the time comes, very few are able to do that in return. Grace happens....

Praise the Lord, there are some exceptions to this rule....my friend Huey. (minnesota mom)

I have been shocked recently by her willingness to rise early (very early) on a Saturday morning to help me with something that is pretty important to me..........(despite the fact that her sleep is pretty precious, as she has a young child) her contribution of time and using her gifts and resources ------- I still don't know what to think about it......except my afterthought of ..."wow"

Then, my other friend Ski, came over to my house to get me out for something to drink and a great conversation that I really needed..........all the while, I could sorta tell she was sleepy.....but she did it anyway.

So, I consider myself blessed to see such a friend...let alone 2 who are doing what I am struggling to do in seeking the joy and edification of others. My prayers to have those type of friends has been answered; Now, Lord willing, I will BE more and more one of those kind of friends.....ie - a more genuine Christian.

"Do nothing from rivalry or selfish ambition, but in humility consider others more significant than yourselves." phil 2:3

Jamie doesn't read my blog.....but Huey......God used you huge in my life the other day........and I did and consistently thank Him for you.

in Christ,
jen2

MYANMAR- easy to solve "who dunnit?"

Tragedy by a Sovereignty who is jealous for His Name's sake.....

Many people in the 'christian' community deny the Holy wrath of God Almighty as displayed in the old testament because they wish to protect God's character..(his attribute of Mercy).........when His whole character - his HOLINESS is what needs NOT to be hidden from those of the world.  (twas grace that taught my heart to fear - what?............................. Just Wrath)  God is the same yesterday today and forever.....can I get an AMEN? :) heh...always wanted to type that. 

It doesn't take long to search the scripture to find that the Lord God is a jealous God......he overthrows kingdoms and destroys peoples........and He is doing no one any wrong in taking back what he has given.  Life. 

I cut and pasted this news article online about Myanmar's religious culture and priorites:

"In 1999 they (they Myanmar military) regilded the spire of the Shwedagon Pagoda, which now glitters with 53 tons of gold and 4,341 diamonds on the crowning orb."

Forgive my frankness.........and perhaps some insensitivity........but it takes circumstances this tragic to find out what we REALLY believe about the God of the Bible. 

So many rise to defend him and to say that Satan is the ultimate power in the universe and causes all these things.....but ahh........here's some texts that shed some light on the ultimate power in the universe: 

Is 31:2 

"And yet He is wise and brings disaster; he does not call back his words, but will arise against the house of evildoers and against the helpers of those who work iniquity." 

Amos 3:6 

"Is a trumpet blown in a city, and the people are not afraid? Does disaster come to a city unless the LORD has done it ? " 

If you have a minute and doubt like Thomas the wrath of a Holy God.....please take a minute and go to biblegateway.com and search the word 'disaster'......the LORD is the one who's purposes are made known....whether he doesn't bring it or if he destroys many people.....it is a part of WHO HE IS.  

WHICH is why we call it "being saved"  John MacArthur gave a simple wonderful explanation 

"People are pretty surprised to find out that they need to be saved BY God FROM God" 

If you have never trembled before a Holy God.......take in the images from CNN.com on Myanmar and now China.  Primarily Burmese devout Buddhists.....and remember......our idols are just different....perhaps they aren't made of gold.....but they're going down regardless.

"God the Son the only one, with a plan to redeem.

Stronger than the Army, Navy, Airforce and the Marines.

Elohim the A to Z and all that's in between, 

the Supreme who could've let us fall - but he intervened.

So Hail the King, Priest and Prophet, 

the inexhaustible topic, 

the person of God you can peep with your optic." 

 - crossmovement 

love in truth, 

jen2

I'll edit tomorrow....I'm sleepy.