From Rick Warren Purpose Driven Life page 59
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title: The Reason for Everything
Day 7
Point to Ponder; It’s all for Him.
Question to Consider: Where in my daily routine can I become more aware of God’s glory.
The chapter opens with the statement, “It’s all for him” I guess that it’s my ego that has trouble with that statement.
I have, however, tried to make it a practice to give thanks to GOD everyday for the events of the day, no matter what happened.
I try to take a deep breath of fresh air and thank GOD for life. I use this as a centering activity.
I guess that action is also there to keep my ego in check. So, instead of thinking that it’s all about me, I am reminded that its all about God.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
While I'm writing- I'm thinking
I'm thinking about a Muslim extremist- who believes they are pleasing God by caring out a suicide mission.
Do they sincerely believe that in their heart? or are they acting out of fear?
Are they lying to themselves?
Do they sincerely believe that in their heart? or are they acting out of fear?
Are they lying to themselves?
Day 6- Life is a temporary assignment
From Rick Warren Purpose Driven Life page 52
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title: Life is a Temporary Assignment.
Day 6
Point to Ponder; This world is not my home.
Question to consider; How should the fact that life on earth is just a temporary assignment change the way I am living right now?
I’ve heard the phrase “I’m just passing thru” from a dear person in my life for almost 35 years. It has, and to some degree still frustrates me.
The phrase frustrated the control freak in me. When something goes amiss, I want to repair the problem.
However, with age and experience, I do see that I am not in control of what happens in life. I am not fully on board with life after death.
Rick quotes the psalmist 39: 4 “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away. “Even in ancient times, this humble human was aware of life on earth was like “ just passing thru”
How have I changed my way of living, now that I am aware that I won’t be here forever? Try to make every day count! Live each day as though it were my last
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title: Life is a Temporary Assignment.
Day 6
Point to Ponder; This world is not my home.
Question to consider; How should the fact that life on earth is just a temporary assignment change the way I am living right now?
I’ve heard the phrase “I’m just passing thru” from a dear person in my life for almost 35 years. It has, and to some degree still frustrates me.
The phrase frustrated the control freak in me. When something goes amiss, I want to repair the problem.
However, with age and experience, I do see that I am not in control of what happens in life. I am not fully on board with life after death.
Rick quotes the psalmist 39: 4 “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away. “Even in ancient times, this humble human was aware of life on earth was like “ just passing thru”
How have I changed my way of living, now that I am aware that I won’t be here forever? Try to make every day count! Live each day as though it were my last
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Day 5 -Seeing LIfe From God's View
From Rick Warren Purpose Driven Life page 40
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title: Seeing life from God’s View
Day 5
Point to Ponder: Life is a test and a trust
Question to consider; What has happened to me recently that I now realize was a test from God?
What are the greatest matters God has entrusted to me?
The opening sentence in this chapter is “The way you see your life shapes your life.”
I’m thinking about a program I saw on TV last night about the Crusaders in Turkey. I wonder how they saw their lives and the purpose
of losing their life for the Kingdom of GOD. And, also, the act of murdering “infidels” in the name of GOD.
I don’t see myself ever going on such an awful crusade. I do see this type of act as part of what turns people away from religion.
I would like to be able to go on a Crusade of Unconditional Love. I thought that I was capable of such a journey; however, life showed me that my human fragilities were such that I wasn’t up to the task. I am now in the process of remaking myself into the person
I thought I was, and still want to be.
The way I see myself, will shape my life, with GOD’s help.
“ unless you are faithful in small matters, you won’t be faithful in larger ones.” Luke 16:10
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title: Seeing life from God’s View
Day 5
Point to Ponder: Life is a test and a trust
Question to consider; What has happened to me recently that I now realize was a test from God?
What are the greatest matters God has entrusted to me?
The opening sentence in this chapter is “The way you see your life shapes your life.”
I’m thinking about a program I saw on TV last night about the Crusaders in Turkey. I wonder how they saw their lives and the purpose
of losing their life for the Kingdom of GOD. And, also, the act of murdering “infidels” in the name of GOD.
I don’t see myself ever going on such an awful crusade. I do see this type of act as part of what turns people away from religion.
I would like to be able to go on a Crusade of Unconditional Love. I thought that I was capable of such a journey; however, life showed me that my human fragilities were such that I wasn’t up to the task. I am now in the process of remaking myself into the person
I thought I was, and still want to be.
The way I see myself, will shape my life, with GOD’s help.
“ unless you are faithful in small matters, you won’t be faithful in larger ones.” Luke 16:10
Monday, March 2, 2009
Day 4- Made to last forever
From Rick Warren Purpose Driven Life page 40
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter title- Made to last forever
Day 4- Thinking about my purpose
Point to ponder- There is more to life than just here and now
Question to consider- Since I was made to last forever,
what is the one thing I should stop doing and the one thing I should start doing today?
I should stop worrying and start trusting GOD today.
I have a couple of challenges with some of this reading. There is the phrase, “if you learn to love and trust God’s Son, Jesus, you will be invited to spend the rest of eternity with him” The writer infers that those who don’t follow Jesus won’t find peace in eternity.
Recently- I read an interesting comment about this subject, the writer (and I’ll have to find the quote at another time) introduced a new idea. I’ll paraphrase- It’s none of your business whether or not the other person believes in Jesus- it’s your business only to keep your self on track.
The other challenge, “death is not the end of you! Death is not your termination, but your transition into eternity, so there are eternal consequences to everything you do on earth. Every act our lives strike some chord that will vibrate in eternity.”
I have two thoughts- First: If we all thought about the consequences of our actions, perhaps earth would be a better place for all. It seems in order to think that way, we must get to a mature spiritual place, and not operate from a childish – my way or the highway perspective.
Second: I don’t think we take the idea that there are eternal consequences for our actions on earth very seriously. Our feet are planted in a space where we believe that humans rule the earth.
What do you think.
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter title- Made to last forever
Day 4- Thinking about my purpose
Point to ponder- There is more to life than just here and now
Question to consider- Since I was made to last forever,
what is the one thing I should stop doing and the one thing I should start doing today?
I should stop worrying and start trusting GOD today.
I have a couple of challenges with some of this reading. There is the phrase, “if you learn to love and trust God’s Son, Jesus, you will be invited to spend the rest of eternity with him” The writer infers that those who don’t follow Jesus won’t find peace in eternity.
Recently- I read an interesting comment about this subject, the writer (and I’ll have to find the quote at another time) introduced a new idea. I’ll paraphrase- It’s none of your business whether or not the other person believes in Jesus- it’s your business only to keep your self on track.
The other challenge, “death is not the end of you! Death is not your termination, but your transition into eternity, so there are eternal consequences to everything you do on earth. Every act our lives strike some chord that will vibrate in eternity.”
I have two thoughts- First: If we all thought about the consequences of our actions, perhaps earth would be a better place for all. It seems in order to think that way, we must get to a mature spiritual place, and not operate from a childish – my way or the highway perspective.
Second: I don’t think we take the idea that there are eternal consequences for our actions on earth very seriously. Our feet are planted in a space where we believe that humans rule the earth.
What do you think.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Day 3- What drives your life?
From Rick Warren Purpose Driven Life, page 27
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title: What Drives Your Life?
Day 3 – Thinking about my purpose.
Point to Ponder- Living on purpose is the path to peace
Question to consider: What would my family and friends say is the driving force in my life? What do I want it to be?
John and I watched the movie “Body of Lies” last night. It was a mediocre movie, but served to divert our attention from things in the “NOW” The content of the movie did set us both thinking about many world issues that we do try to avoid, due to the complexity of them. And, the fictional portrayal of social, political and religious conditions in the Middle East did reinforce our opinions.
What Drives my LIFE?
I like the statement on page 31. “Knowing your purpose simplifies your life. It defines what you do and what you don’t do. Your purpose becomes the standard you use to evaluate which activities are essential and which aren’t. You simply ask, “Does this activity help me fulfill one of God’s purposes for my life?”
I’m prepared to admit that I worship a God of Peace with Justice- that would be the Catholic phrase I hear each Sunday. We also hear each Sunday, “that which you do for the least of ME, you do for ME.”
I think my family would say that what drives me is seeking to see everyone happy.
(Though I know now, that’s a near impossible task)
I would say that in 2009, I can see that I strive to point out hopeful paths to people.
And, I see the challenge to portray GOD, as a GOD of PEACE, vs a GOD of Vengeance.
It may seem like an up hill battle, but I am forever hopeful that PEACE will prevail
What drives your life?
This will be my 5th round of reading thru this book.
It’s part of my public LENTEN journey
Feel free to comment, question, add- this is, as the say at Planet Fitness, a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Chapter Title: What Drives Your Life?
Day 3 – Thinking about my purpose.
Point to Ponder- Living on purpose is the path to peace
Question to consider: What would my family and friends say is the driving force in my life? What do I want it to be?
John and I watched the movie “Body of Lies” last night. It was a mediocre movie, but served to divert our attention from things in the “NOW” The content of the movie did set us both thinking about many world issues that we do try to avoid, due to the complexity of them. And, the fictional portrayal of social, political and religious conditions in the Middle East did reinforce our opinions.
What Drives my LIFE?
I like the statement on page 31. “Knowing your purpose simplifies your life. It defines what you do and what you don’t do. Your purpose becomes the standard you use to evaluate which activities are essential and which aren’t. You simply ask, “Does this activity help me fulfill one of God’s purposes for my life?”
I’m prepared to admit that I worship a God of Peace with Justice- that would be the Catholic phrase I hear each Sunday. We also hear each Sunday, “that which you do for the least of ME, you do for ME.”
I think my family would say that what drives me is seeking to see everyone happy.
(Though I know now, that’s a near impossible task)
I would say that in 2009, I can see that I strive to point out hopeful paths to people.
And, I see the challenge to portray GOD, as a GOD of PEACE, vs a GOD of Vengeance.
It may seem like an up hill battle, but I am forever hopeful that PEACE will prevail
What drives your life?
Why I hesitate to say to loudly GOD drives my life
The Culture of the Middle EAst, portrays GOD as a vengeful and controling entity as then reflected in their political / social structure.
I feel that we are trying to move the worship of Jesus Christ beyond the realm of vengeful control and into a realm of spiritual peace. And we are hoping to attempt this in a country at puts a lot of emphasis on freedom of religious expression.
LATEST: The Iranian actress who appears in RUSSELL CROWE and LEONARDO DiCAPRIO's new movie BODY OF LIES is refusing to return to her homeland - because she fears she will be exiled over her role in the film.
Golshifteh Farahani was detained by authorities in her homeland in August (08) after making plans to visit Hollywood for a series of meetings with directors and casting agents. They also confiscated her passport.
State news agency officials at IRNA claimed the 25-year-old did not obtain the necessary permit from the ministry of culture and Islamic guidance in order to appear in the U.S. movie.
According to the New York Daily News, Farahani has since had her passport returned to her, although Islamic officials are continuing their investigation into whether she broke the law by making the film without permission.
And she has been living in France with her husband since the incident, uncertain if the Iranian government will seize her documents upon her return to the country.
She tells the newspaper: "I'm on trial. I'm totally in love with Iran. I have family there. But now, if they want to see me, they have to leave...
"I had a lot of problems because of this movie. (Iranian officials) took my passport. The intelligence service interrogated me several times. In the end, the judge said, 'We have to see the movie and then decide what we're going to do with you.'"
Farahani - who plays DiCaprio's love interest in the film - is the first Iranian-based actress to appear in a Hollywood film since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/crowedicaprio%20co-star%20fears%20exile%20from%20iran_1082801
07/10/2008 16:12
I feel that we are trying to move the worship of Jesus Christ beyond the realm of vengeful control and into a realm of spiritual peace. And we are hoping to attempt this in a country at puts a lot of emphasis on freedom of religious expression.
LATEST: The Iranian actress who appears in RUSSELL CROWE and LEONARDO DiCAPRIO's new movie BODY OF LIES is refusing to return to her homeland - because she fears she will be exiled over her role in the film.
Golshifteh Farahani was detained by authorities in her homeland in August (08) after making plans to visit Hollywood for a series of meetings with directors and casting agents. They also confiscated her passport.
State news agency officials at IRNA claimed the 25-year-old did not obtain the necessary permit from the ministry of culture and Islamic guidance in order to appear in the U.S. movie.
According to the New York Daily News, Farahani has since had her passport returned to her, although Islamic officials are continuing their investigation into whether she broke the law by making the film without permission.
And she has been living in France with her husband since the incident, uncertain if the Iranian government will seize her documents upon her return to the country.
She tells the newspaper: "I'm on trial. I'm totally in love with Iran. I have family there. But now, if they want to see me, they have to leave...
"I had a lot of problems because of this movie. (Iranian officials) took my passport. The intelligence service interrogated me several times. In the end, the judge said, 'We have to see the movie and then decide what we're going to do with you.'"
Farahani - who plays DiCaprio's love interest in the film - is the first Iranian-based actress to appear in a Hollywood film since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/crowedicaprio%20co-star%20fears%20exile%20from%20iran_1082801
07/10/2008 16:12
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