We are Witnesses

Acts 22:14-16

"Then he said: ' The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear the words from his mouth. You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'"

We are Witnesses

I am a witness

An observer

An onlooker

A receiver

I did not do

I saw and heard the works and miracles of the Lord

I did not die on a cross to bear the earths cruelty

I just heard

And I believed

Now who am I to just sit and watch my life go by?

Now who am I to not share what I have seen and heard?

I am a witness

When Christ came into my life

He turned my heart around

Faced it the other direction

And now

I am a witness

We are witnesses that were not made to "Chase our dreams!" or "Do whatever makes us happy!"

This is what the world tells us

However

We are witnesses that are made

To serve our King

To obey when our name is called forth

To spread what we have seen and heard to the ends of the earth

We are witnesses

Hebrews 6:19-20

Ok, so it has been a LONG time since I have updated this blog! Sorry! I stopped writing for a time, and have now started back up again.

These are verses that go along with the poem that follows:

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Malchizedek." (Hebrews 6:19-20)

now the poem :)

In a forbidden place

is a promise

In a sacred place

is hope

In holy place

is salvation

Unable to enter

Unable to receive

This redemption

There is a man

A most beautiful and wonderful man

Who's name is Jesus

With a tree across his back

Blood streams down His hunched over figure and is shoved to a hill

And on that hill

God ripped the curtain that stood between you and deliverance

From top to bottom that barrier is gone

And open

For you to accept

A promise that is unshakable

Hope that will never die

And salvation that brings you to life

Hello, My Name is Awe ful-Horable-Keeps you away from God-Addicting-Ugly-Nasty-Mean-Selfish-Idol

Idol- "Hello, since you already know my name

Let me start and compliment you by saying...

How lovely you look today.

Your hair is styled, Your clothes are reasonable...

Oh Honey! Look at your shoes!

They do not match your shirt at all.

They are old and out of style.

Just think of how great you would look if you would fix yourself up...

You could fix your weight problem and you could be more in style!

You would have popularity.

You would be the best.

Don't you know that in order to be happy, you must look fantastic!

God doesn't matter".

Amy- I turned and glanced into the mirror

Was Idol right?

I mean, he made a good point... What else is their to live for, but myself? God doesn't matter!

Narrator- Amy became popular just like she wanted. She was liked by everyone because of how she looked. No one else mattered except for herself. Idol was her best friend. She soon lost satisfaction in her popularity and looks, she is in misery. God doesn't matter to her.

Idol- "Hello, since you already know my name...

Let me just start by saying...

How excellent you are in your studies!

You work so hard and get grades you deserve.

You are liked by all the teachers.

You have bragging rights because of your intelligence!

One day, YOU could be successful.

One day, YOU could become a multi-millionare!

But...you'd have to be smarter

You would have to devote ALL of your time and obsess over your grades.

No one else is important.

You live for you.

God doesn't matter".

Aaron- my eyes dove into my textbook. Idol was right, I could be successful! I should live for me! God Doesn't matter.

Narrator- Aaron became rich just as Idol said he would. He had the nicest house and the nicest car. Soon after, he too became miserable because Idol was his best friend. God didn't matter to him.

Idol seems nice and polite. Watch out. He's not all he's cracked up to be!

Goofin' off with my bff

So we got bored and were like 'Hey let's make a music video'! Soooo WE DID!

Enjoy~

(:

Meredith&Jenna

sprint

Honk Honk!
Beep beep!
Boom boom!
Its madness!
"Move out of our way!"
It's what they all shout
While in their hurry to shove you aside and rush through life
Never take the time to think
Never take the time to stop
Breath
Never take the time to slow down and
fulfill the promises they've sworn
meet new people
try new things
or take the time to say "You know what, I'm here for you."
never take the time to enjoy life
never take the time to live out what they believe
every step they take
every mountain they climb
ends up in a sprint
to the other end
You don't have to rush through everything you do
so slow down
breath
take the time to think and ponder
to forgive and love
and to completely and faithfully serve the Lord :)

Her Big Brown Eyes

she approaches you with a welcoming smile

a warm heart

casual looks just like anyone else

she seems pleasant

some one you would want to get to know

you sit down with her

and suddenly her eyes meet yours

it melts your heart at this awe full sight

her eyes are beautiful and charming

loving in so many ways

they sparkle and show potential

but at the same time

these eyes are lost

ones that have had it all taken away

these eyes search for hope

these eyes search for grace

these eyes are consumed by the flesh

her big brown eyes are dark

her big brown eyes search you

to see if you are what she is looking for

“will you show me love?”

“will you give me hope?”

you stare into her eyes not knowing how to respond

for if you reach out your hand to help

you could risk your life

for if you tell her of God's love

there is a possibility for no tomorrow

you turn head but something draws you back towards them

God whispers to you

“This is what I have commanded you to do.”

“This is what I long for, this is what I desire.”

“For I will save this city

this country

and they will serve me forever more!

So go

for this is my mission in progress.

I love these people

they are my children.”

once more I lift my head up to see her eyes

her big brown eyes

that need the Lord.

God will conquer!

A dark cloud overshadows the land

eyes loose color and begin to search for something.....anything

lost hope

there's no going back

blood pours out as people cry and die after their attempts

at once all backs turn from God at the sight of this mess

their heads sink low at the smell of Satan winning

In the midst of the darkness

the sadness

a gentle hand reaches down and taps on their shoulders

encouragement

one by one they all arise to their feet

once again

attempt

a shimmering light peers in at the unsightly mess

to see it for what it really is

God deserves the worship of all these people

He will conquer!