Lead Me - Sanctus Real

I really like the song Lead Me by Sanctus Real..... It makes me want to be a better man of God. I'm not married... I don't even have a girlfriend, and that's OK...God knows when I am ready for that..... but I want to be the kind of father that leads.... that steps up and accepts the challenge....one that teaches his kids about Christ's love... and encourages his wife and family..... Watch this video and listen to what he says before he plays the song.....

Voice of Truth

This song has been out for a long time but the words are so true.... I needed to hear it.....

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Psalm 18:1-6

1 I love you, O LORD, my strength.

2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn [a] of my salvation, my stronghold.

3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.

4 The cords of death entangled me;
the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.

5 The cords of the grave [b] coiled around me;
the snares of death confronted me.

6 In my distress I called to the LORD;
I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;
my cry came before him, into his ears.
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Don't ever forget that God is our rock, our fortress our deliverer! This speaks to me so much to me right know I been going through some tough stuff... but it's nothing God can't handle! Don't be afraid people! Don't let your doubts or fear keep you from coming to God. He loves us and He wants to know our struggles.... give it up to Him.... He is faithful! No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing.He’s available for the tempted and the tried.He forgives sinners. He discharged debtors. He delivers the captives. He defends the feeble. Death couldn't handle Him and the grave couldn't hold Him.... That's my King! That was from S.M. Lockridge's speech "That's my King" and it applies so well right now..... Praise the Lord for He is good.....

Far Away

I wanted to share this video by Lecrae, it's a reminder that God is not far away... He is near the broken.... if you are in Haiti or in Stillwater....

(When you embed the video the Web site cuts off part of the video, so to see it full go here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rerU_NYwD8

Everything

I don't know if you have seen this or not, but please watch it and then read my thoughts under the video.....

To me it makes me realize how much I put things in front of God....It doesn't haven't to be alcohol, money, or a girl.... I put myself in front of Him... I'm selfish.... I do all the "Christian" things.... I go to Overflow on Tuesdays, lead worship at youth Wednesdays, lead small groups for the youth Mondays, go to Life church on Sunday, pray for people.... I've done it all... and that is not a brag.... I'm pointing out even though I attend all these events and do all these things I'm still finding myself putting God on the shelf.... all the time He is patiently waiting for me to come back... He is there... through the good and bad.... He is offering me unconditional love, but I would rather play in the dirt.... I want to be reminded that I am strong through Christ (Philippians 4:13) and that it's OK to say God I need you.....and He will come and save you (Acts 2:21) and that's real....

Who Dat?

You have to give it up to the New Orleans Saints last night for winning Super Bowl XLIV. However, It was beyond football. That game wasn't about the Saints winning their first Super Bowl it was about the city of New Orleans having something to cheer about.... They have went through so much adversity.... This is something to be proud of...This was part of the rebuilding....This part was of the healing process..... I'm not a Saint's fan, but last night everyone was a Saint's fan.... Congrats NOLA.....

Never been a blogger....

So I thought I would give this a try.... It could be fun.....