Rough Terrain?

     "I will lead the blind by a road they do not know, by paths they have not known I will guide them, I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, I will not forsake them." - Isaiah 42:16

     Throughout our lifetime we are faced with many challenges, obstacles, and hardships to overcome. Yes, the road is very rough and covered with deep potholes which you think you'll never be able to avoid or overcome, but with Christ in your daily life, (not just every once in a while), you can do all things through Him and conquer any piece of terrain that your life brings at you. It clearly shows this in Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." So many times when we hear this verse we say to ourselves -"Wait a minute...All things?! No, that can't be possible. Surely God meant 'some things'. Yes, that sounds better! Because you see, I can't do all things, it's just not possible." That's exactly right! YOU CAN'T do all things! But Jesus Christ CAN! Through Christ all things are possible! Once you realize just how powerful this verse is and start believing this in your life, mountains will move, goals will be reached, and all that rough terrain will be miles behind you. Stop doubting and start believing in the One who can do all things!

Weather Wednesday

Think About It:

     I took this picture back in early May. Isn't it so incredible how God paints a brand new sky for us every single morning. And think, that very sky may look totally different within five minutes - it's a never ending piece of art work! According to history, it took Leonardo da Vinci many years to paint the famous "Mona Lisa". Yet, it took God probably not even .01 of a second to create this amazing artwork! - That leaves me speechless...

Verse Of The Week:

"But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand." - Isaiah 64:8

This Week's Top 3 Songs:

(Click Songs To Listen To Them)

• "How Deep The Fathers Love For Us" - Owl City
• "Sweetly Broken" - Jeremy Riddle
• "I Will Lift My Eyes" - Bebo Norman

Random Fact About Me:

 I love whenever it starts to storm and it's nothing but thunder, dark clouds, and strong winds. This inspires me to write, read, drink coffee :), and watch movies. I also love the secure feeling I get while I'm inside and the storm is ranging outside. It reminds me of the comfort I have in my life because God is holding and protecting me while the wild storms in life just pass me by.

Smooth Sailing

         "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past."  - Isaiah 43:18

     God has so many plans for each and everyone of us, but far too often we let our past mistakes, regrets, and fears, steer our lives. You can never move forward into the things that God has for you if you are holding onto the old things in your life. It's just like a sailor expecting to move forward though his anchor is still in the water - it doesn't work. Just as you cannot sail while being weighted down, you cannot move forward while holding on to the heavy burdens of the past. Pull up your anchor! Lighten the load! "Cast thy burdens upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." - Psalm 55:22. If you cast all of your burdens, (new or old), to the Lord,  He will brighten your life and finally make the rough waves of the sea be at peace. Throw out your old map and compass and start trusting in God to sail you in the right direction.

Hidden Garbage

      I am consumed by this beast inside. Everytime I am touch slightly in the wrong way my whole being is changed and I am no longer myself, but rather an ill formed, diseased monster. All of my regrets, secrets, fears, and weaknesses are all suddenly brought to the surface and I gnash my teeth at each and every one of them. I endure the pain that each one of them brings and begin to hide them deep within myself, burying them as if they were some kind of treasure. However, this is far from treasure, it's pure garbage. Yes, I may be able to hide its smell for awhile but that does not prevent it from rotting. And soon again that beast will rise to the surface, only this time 10 times more diseased and sickly, bearing a stench that I can't bear, a stench that I myself can never get rid of.
                                                                                             - Jeremy C. Biggar

Meaning:

     So many times in our lives we take all of our regrets, secrets, fears, weaknesses, and any other burdens we have and bury them deep inside ourself, trying to handle the pains on our own. Yes, it may numb the pain for a bit, but it will only return and create more chaos in your life than ever before. You can't get rid of that pain but Jesus Christ can! He will take that fowl, rotting garbage and cast it in the deepest of seas! Confess, forgive, and move forward in life. Don't let those burdens stop you! Let God clean you up and make you who He called you to be!

Heart Attack

       Dark clouds gloom over. My heart begins to pound as the thunder within roars in the gloomy sky above. At every strike of lighting I feel the shock electrifying my heart. My heart burns as the fires begin rage across the dark emptiness. I flee to higher ground as great waters rise, overtaking the dry ground. As my enimies continue to reak havioc, striking me and weakening my heart, I cry and scream out with my dying words...LORD, SAVE ME! I then hear His great and mighty voice saying, "Oh you of little faith, why are you so afraid?"
                                                              - Jeremy C. Biggar

Reflection

         What are we but mere beings on this earth? Should I be impressed with what I see in the mirror, I guess it depends on what I'm looking for. Everytime I look I don't see anything other than the background of the room... It's empty. Occasionally a blur appears in the center but it quicky fades away, like a moving fog, or a puff of smoke. It made its mark, actually more of a smear on the surface - just another spot to wipe away later. Overtime more of these smears appear, now obstructing the view of the room itself. What does that matter, the room was empty anyways. I searched over and over in that mirror but I could never see anything, for it was too crowded - I never could anyways. Well that mirror is old now and the smears just won't wipe away. Its had its chance to reflect but it could never produce anything more than a blurred and clouded image.
                                                                                                                                                                     - Jeremy C. Biggar

Confined

        I can't get out, there's no escape. I am confined. I scream out yet no one hears. I shake my cell raveningly like a wild beast who has just been caught. I can't breathe, nor do I wish to. Death is far better than this pain, it almost seems soothing now. I welcome it, yet it never comes to me - or perhaps it already has. I moan here dying yet death won't finish me! The key to this prison lies right across from me, but I can't see it for I am blind. I'm lost and will forever remain here wading helplessly through the deep abyss of my sins.

                                                            - Jeremy C. Biggar