I was at a birthday party today where there were alot of little kids running around and playing. After awhile more and more kids started coming and some brought bags of toys. One little girl left her bag on the ground and the other kids got into it. They had all her toys out on the ground and she came up and freaked out she did it all; the open mouth, the knee slap, everything that an adult would do. Let me remind you that she is a three year old with no sense of maturity at all, but by the example that was set her actions were made.
People wonder why our generation is full of rebellion and sin, it's because of the example that was set. The expectations that are held to this generation are so low that there is no way for us to become great at anything. As a parent you feel like you are the luckiest person in the world because you have something that doesn't see you for your flaws, something that looks up to you and thinks you are a superhero, even when your not. It is your responsibility to lead a life of love and courage. Not "the best i can do" life, thats when you say well i am trying my best if it doesnt work then its not my fault. No, try harder than that. Always prevail so that your kids will too.
The best way to have successful children is to be a successful parent.
Never have the mindset i hope they don't turn out like me, or i am gonna give them the life i can't have. You should lead by example so your kids can learn form you and be great like you.
Let your life be a map to greatness.
This world has nothing for me.
-Markis Hunt
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Prayer & Fasting/Hypocrites
Alot of people say that they don't know how to pray, but the bible tells us how.
Matthew 6:9-15
9 “This, then, is how you should pray:
“ ‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 Forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Jesus gave us this prayer as a foundation, it covers alot.
But, prayer is not this simple. Some people think that when you "Pray before you Play" meaning when you pray with a team before a sporting event that you are a saint. Thats not what its about at all.
The bible says in Matthew 6:6,
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
This means that when you pray its not about doing it front of everyone, the bible calls those people hypocrites in matthew 6:5,
5"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full."
It is great to pray in front of everyone but i think that prayer by yourself is the most important it proves that what your doind is personal to and for God.
The christians of today doesn't have nearly forgotten fasting. Either they have forgotten it is for today or they just don't want to do it.
Fasting is when you willingly abstain from some action that you would do on a daily basis. For example you would fast a meal or you could fast your computer or phone.
The reason people fast is to show God that he is first in their life and no one is close.
The bible says in Matthew 6:16,
16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly."
This means to cover up your fasting so that it is a personal thing between you and God, because it is not about the rest of the world and your relationship with God. It is just about you and God.
The trend in Prayer and Fasting is that Jesus makes a point to warn from being a hypocrite, it is imparative that you do not set an example that is not fitting for our Lord and savior.
If you are a fake christian then just stop, because its not like there are any consequences for admitting your fake you just don't have to act anymore. When you speak watch what you say, when you act watch what you do.
This World Has Nothing For Me.
Matthew 6:9-15
9 “This, then, is how you should pray:
“ ‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 Forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Jesus gave us this prayer as a foundation, it covers alot.
But, prayer is not this simple. Some people think that when you "Pray before you Play" meaning when you pray with a team before a sporting event that you are a saint. Thats not what its about at all.
The bible says in Matthew 6:6,
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
This means that when you pray its not about doing it front of everyone, the bible calls those people hypocrites in matthew 6:5,
5"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full."
It is great to pray in front of everyone but i think that prayer by yourself is the most important it proves that what your doind is personal to and for God.
The christians of today doesn't have nearly forgotten fasting. Either they have forgotten it is for today or they just don't want to do it.
Fasting is when you willingly abstain from some action that you would do on a daily basis. For example you would fast a meal or you could fast your computer or phone.
The reason people fast is to show God that he is first in their life and no one is close.
The bible says in Matthew 6:16,
16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly."
This means to cover up your fasting so that it is a personal thing between you and God, because it is not about the rest of the world and your relationship with God. It is just about you and God.
The trend in Prayer and Fasting is that Jesus makes a point to warn from being a hypocrite, it is imparative that you do not set an example that is not fitting for our Lord and savior.
If you are a fake christian then just stop, because its not like there are any consequences for admitting your fake you just don't have to act anymore. When you speak watch what you say, when you act watch what you do.
This World Has Nothing For Me.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Love.God.Love
As a christian man it is very difficult to live in this fallen world, no doubt about that. What you need to understand is that it is not a sin to wanna be affectionate whith a person of the opposite sex. We were made to Love others so its understandable why we would want to be with eachother.
But you have to understand the word LOVE. 1st John 4:8 says "God is Love." Therefore everytime you tell someone you love them you are saying "I God you." God is amazing and unconditional, is your Love? If it is not then i am sorry to tell you that it is not Love.
When you say "I God you." You are saying your relationship is totally wrapped up in God in every aspect, from your descisions to your happiness. If your relationship is not from God then that means it is not from Love wich means its not love.
1st Corinthians 13 says "4.Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5.It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6.Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7.It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8.Love Never Fails..." If you replace Love for God in this passage you will that "God is patient and kind and never fails." Can you say that about the Person that you say you love.
If your wondering whether the Love that you have is real Love, Hold it up to the bibles definition of Love. Let me ask you a question. Are you ready to die? The bible says in John 15:13 "13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Do you have friends that you would lay your life down for?
You would die for them because you Love them so much and you know them as a best friend right. Christ went to the cross and dies for us while we were still disgusting sinners. We didn't know him at all we weren't even thought of while he was being beaten.
John 3:16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." God has offered a sacrifice out of Love for us even though we are not worthy of it at all.
Is the "Love" that you give to your significant other God's Love, or is it worldly Love?
If it is Worldly Love then you are wasting your time. Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." If its not God's Way it is the devils and it leads to death.
This World has Nothing For Me.
-Markis Hunt
But you have to understand the word LOVE. 1st John 4:8 says "God is Love." Therefore everytime you tell someone you love them you are saying "I God you." God is amazing and unconditional, is your Love? If it is not then i am sorry to tell you that it is not Love.
When you say "I God you." You are saying your relationship is totally wrapped up in God in every aspect, from your descisions to your happiness. If your relationship is not from God then that means it is not from Love wich means its not love.
1st Corinthians 13 says "4.Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5.It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6.Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7.It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8.Love Never Fails..." If you replace Love for God in this passage you will that "God is patient and kind and never fails." Can you say that about the Person that you say you love.
If your wondering whether the Love that you have is real Love, Hold it up to the bibles definition of Love. Let me ask you a question. Are you ready to die? The bible says in John 15:13 "13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Do you have friends that you would lay your life down for?
You would die for them because you Love them so much and you know them as a best friend right. Christ went to the cross and dies for us while we were still disgusting sinners. We didn't know him at all we weren't even thought of while he was being beaten.
John 3:16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." God has offered a sacrifice out of Love for us even though we are not worthy of it at all.
Is the "Love" that you give to your significant other God's Love, or is it worldly Love?
If it is Worldly Love then you are wasting your time. Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." If its not God's Way it is the devils and it leads to death.
This World has Nothing For Me.
-Markis Hunt
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