Bare Necessities

Last week I was babysitting and the kids decided to watch The Jungle Book. This had always been a favorite of mine when i was little so I watched it with them. We got to the part where Baloo the Bear tells Mowgli about the "Bare Necessities" and something occurred to me.

Right now you are probably thinking, "She got an inspiration from a cartoon? Seriously?" Well, in a way, you are right. Previously, that entire day I had been thinking a lot on things that don't really matter, such as computers, music, gadgets, technology, my ipod, the newest wii game. The list goes on and on. I pondered on it for a while, but then as the day went on I dismissed the thought from my mind. That evening as I sat there watching The Jungle book and I heard Baloo say the words " And don't spend you time lookin' around for something you want that can't be found, When you find out you can live without it and go along not thinking about it, I'll tell you something true, the bare necessities of life will come to you."

It was funny, because I wasn't really paying much attention the movie, but these words just sort of shot out at me. What can I live without? Can I live without my ipod? Can I live without the newest style of shoes that everyone is buying? As I drove home from babysitting I started thinking more and more about it. How important are things to me? Am I putting the petty little toys in life before Jesus? This was a sobering thought, because I knew that in many cases it was true.

Right there driving home I decided that I'd better rethink my priorities. How much time was I spending on the computer? Was I listening to my ipod longer than i was spending time with Jesus my Saviour? The thought made me ashamed. I decided that little by little I would cut out different things in my life that distract me from my goal, which is living a life fully sold out to the Lord Jesus. Although many of the things that I thought of aren't necessarily wrong, they do hinder my time with the Lord. I have already found out that not listening to quite so much music makes my brain clearer, it seems like I can take in information and comprehend more. Even though this thought started from a silly cartoon, God used it in my life, and I am grateful. I want to live everyday like it was my last, not having to regret wasting time on the computer, or whatever it may be, when I could have been sharing the Love of Christ to those around me.

So I ask you, Do you have hindrances in your life? I am sure you do, everyone does. What are some things in your life that you can live without? How are some ways that you can spend more time with Christ and sharing His love? At first it may seem like it is miserable and you can't do it. But if you keep your thoughts focused on God, He will be your light, and all other things will fade away into the distance. Give it a try! It can't hurt.

90 and stil kickin'

Hows this for a ninety year old man who just had open heart surgery? This is My Grampa King. God is truly amazing. :)

Let the waters rise

The Lord is with me, even until the ends of the world. I often forget this when I am going through struggles. When my world is crashing in, and I should be leaning on God, it seems like that's the time when I struggle to remember that he is the one holding me just high enough above the water so I can still breathe. Every time I go through struggles and hard times, I may not realize it when I am in the moment, but once I am out of the storm and I look back on it, I can see how even though it might have been difficult, God used it to teach me something and mature me. The Devil is constantly on all sides of me, like a raging sea trying to pull me in and make me fall, pressuring me in every situation. Will I listen to him? Sometimes the devils way seems better, easier, maybe not even that bad. But in the end, if I fall for him, I always realize what a horrible mistake I made. Every time Satan tempts me I must rebuke him and know that even if it seems harder, Gods way is ultimately the only way. Let the waters Rise if you want them to Lord, still I will follow you.

Let the Waters Rise

-Mikeschair-

Don't know where to begin

It's Like my worlds caving in

And I try but I can't control my fear

where do I go from here

Sometimes it's so hard to pray

when you feel so far away

But I am willing to go where you want me to

God I trust you

There's a raging sea right in front of me

wants to pull me in bring me to my knees

so let the waters rise if you want them to

I will follow you, I will follow you

I will follow you

I will swim in the deep

cuz you'll e next to me

You're in the eye of the storm

And the calm of the sea

you're never out of reach

God you know where I've been

you were there with me then

You were faithful before

you'll be faithful again

I'm holding you're hand

God your love is enough

You will pull me through

I'm holding onto you

God your love is enough

I will follow you

My only Peace

I was sitting on the couch with my ipod on shuffle when this song came on. I am sure I have heard it before since I put in on my iPod, but I guess I have never really thought about the words. He is my only peace. Without him I am hopeless. I can't imagine what my life would be like without him. It would be depressing and pointless. Like being in a deep black pit, and knowing that I will never escape. Dark, depressing, and all together hopeless to try and get out. I am so glad I have a savior that brings peace to my crazy life. He is altogether lovely and I love him so much. He is my peace.





When I am weary when I am weak, when i am wounded when I cant sleep, when I am searching whe I am confused, when I am hurting I come to you,















You are my comfort, my only peace. You wrap you loving arms around me.

You hold me closer, you cover me, you are my comfort, my only peace



When i am lonely when I'm afraid, when I am facing a world of pain, and every valley I'm going through, when I am crying I cry to you,



You are my comfort, my only peace, you wrap your loving arms around me, you hold me closer you cover me, you are my comfort, my only peace.



You are my Comfort, my only Peace.

Wait and see

I have always considered myself a normal, average, a not too special person. I mean, there's nothing wrong with me, but there's nothing spectacular about me either. I always knew God loved me, just like everyone else. So this didn't seem very "special" to me until recently. I was reading my Bible and came across the verse, "His thoughts for you are more than the sands of the sea." that made me stop and think, "all the sand in the world?..wow, thats alot. I don't think about anyone that much." God loves me so astronomically! He loves me more than we can ever imagine! We can't even fathom love as great as he has toward us. A God who loves me that much wouldn't just make me mediocre. He made me amazing, and he isn't finished with me. He loves me, and he is constantly shaping and molding me into the the person I was created to be. Knowing that God is still working on me gives me hope when I mess things up, or something bad happens. I know that God's not just going to stand by and watch me go through all the pain without teaching me a lesson. He is constatly showing me the right path to take. I am not perfect, and God knows it. It's like the little lamb always wondering off into the wilderness. The shepherd always goes and finds it, but before he brings him back he breaks the little lambs leg, so it won't wonder off. God "breaks my leg" when I wonder off too, with hurts that I come back with. But everytime this happens, it draws me closer to him, becuase I know he is the only one that will keep me safe, and will never leave me. You would think after the first time of wondering off the lamb would get the point, but he doesn't, and neither do I half of the time. The more my legs break though, the more I realize how much I need him. I can't live without him. He's not finished with me, and I am so glad! I love him with all of my heart.

Wait and See
by Brandon Heath

I was born in Tennessee, late July humidity,
Doctors said I was lucky to be alive
I've been troubled since the day that I got here,
Troubled to the day I disappear
That'll be the day that I finally get it right

There is hope, for me yet,
Because God won't forget,
All the plans HE's made for me
I have to wait and see,
HE's not finished with me yet,
HE's not finished with me yet

I never really was that good in school;
Talked too much, broke the rules
My teachers thought I was a hopeless fool, all right.
I don't know how but I made it through,
It's one of those things you gotta do
I always had a knack for telling the truth.

There is hope, for me yet,
Because God won't forget,
All the plans HE's made for me
I have to wait and see,
HE's not finished with me yet,
HE's not finished with me yet

Still wonderin' why I'm here.
Still wrestling with my fear
But oh... HE's up to something,
And the farther out I go,
I've seen enough to know
That I'm not here for nothin'...
He's up to somethin'.

So now's my time to be a man,
Follow my heart as far as I can
No tellin' where I'm ending up tonight
I never slow down (or so it seems),
But singing my heart is one of my dreams
All I gotta do is hold on tight.

There is hope, for me yet,
Because God won't forget,
All the plans HE's made for me
I have to wait and see,
HE's not finished with me yet,
HE's not finished with me yet
HE's not finished with me yet,
HE's not finished with me yet

GOD, teach me to trust You
Teach me to follow You
Teach me about You
GOD, bless us
GOD, lead us