Searching the Scriptures

1 Peter 4:

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Trials, challenges and tribulations will come your way - they are inevitable.  But it is how we face the challenge is where we as Christians to rejoice.  Well, that is not so easy - I know where we first go. Its oh, heck no I am not doing it.  Or maybe WHY God why.  

I just got a list of procedures, and when I looked at it - I thought - Oh, hell no.  But really in the scheme of things, it is minor.  I don't want to do them.  But I will do them.  My first thought though, honestly was maybe I should retire.  I am tired of this crap but then there are other obstacles like money.  So, I shall pull up my big girl panties and face the day, this is nothing compared to the sufferings of Christ, but he did it for us.  

And sometimes, we need to give God glory for the minor challenges of life.  He still walks with us, even in the little matters.  And then he is there for the bigger ones. 

With everything that is happening in the world right now you might find it harder to be a Christian.  There may be a future time where you are cursed for being one but know that in the Power of Christ you are blessed and the Holy Spirit is with you.  Do not give in to the demons of the world.  Remember who you are in God and that God is with you 24/7.

Finding the Holy Spirit

 I was lucky.  I found God and Jesus when I was very young.  I need someone in my young life who loved me unconditionally and they found me.  I enjoyed Sunday School - there wasn't a Sunday I didn't go unless I was sick.  

Now though all I see on social media are meditation sights, alternatives to the Holy Spirit basically.

Even though I found Jesus early - I am talking under 10 years of age, there were times where I felt that heart rush of finding him again.  Once in July of 1977 - you see my born-again friends convinced me that on 7/7/77 the world as we knew it was ending.  I was prepared I took Jesus as my savior and well, the world didn't end,

There have been motivational speakers who have made the heart flutter to and each time I know it's the Holy Spirit reminding me that it is there.   

Why does it seem like a society we are moving away from God - the whole half time show debate was so unnecessary - we have had plenty of things happen in the half time shows that were controversial.  Has politics split this country so bad that we can't love anymore.   

I liked the half time show - so what if I don't speak Spanish - there was great dance music - I never understand half the singers anymore - sure sign I am getting old.  

My favorite part - Lady GAGA.  I love her.

So much fun.  Why can't we just have fun anymore. Everything seems to cause a problem.  

Well, I am going to try to follow the Holy Spirit this month.  Reflect on Lenten Readings.  Maybe share a few here.  That is how this blog started.  

Back in 1969 John Lennon did a song entitled "Give Peace a Chance"  The song champions for the cessation of war and the promotion of peace among all people in the world.

He was calling for love and tolerance in a bid to achieve world peace.  He was calling on all peoples to put an end to the trifle differenced that have caused so much pain and suffering and embrace a united front that aims at promoting love, unity and peace.

That was 1969 - I guess we haven't changed at all.