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2 Corinthians 4:6-7 "For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ."
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Freedom
Ever care about what others think of you?
Well, it has been a definite struggle of mine... and it is a form of bondage. It can overtake your actions, thoughts, and interfere with your ability to live freely in the Lord's love and mercy. I know many others (myself included) have a hard time admitting that they deal with this struggle - but it is more common than you think. Living day-to-day with a "people pleasing" attitude is tiring, and unfulfilling.
One verse that struck a chord in me comes from Galatians 1:10:
"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ."
Wow. This is serious stuff. The fear of man is a form of idolatry.
I do not have any elaborate answer to on how to overcome this people pleasing mindset but there is a Hope we have to cling to and a God who is powerful enough to transform any heart or mind. Lay this at His feet. Let Him free you from bondage.
Quote from John Piper's Desiring God Blog:
" Don’t care much about whether your family and friends and acquaintances and enemies know what you are really like. Be true, be real, be humble, and let the Lord settle the matter in the end."
Live in freedom.
Well, it has been a definite struggle of mine... and it is a form of bondage. It can overtake your actions, thoughts, and interfere with your ability to live freely in the Lord's love and mercy. I know many others (myself included) have a hard time admitting that they deal with this struggle - but it is more common than you think. Living day-to-day with a "people pleasing" attitude is tiring, and unfulfilling.
One verse that struck a chord in me comes from Galatians 1:10:
"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ."
Wow. This is serious stuff. The fear of man is a form of idolatry.
I do not have any elaborate answer to on how to overcome this people pleasing mindset but there is a Hope we have to cling to and a God who is powerful enough to transform any heart or mind. Lay this at His feet. Let Him free you from bondage.
Quote from John Piper's Desiring God Blog:
" Don’t care much about whether your family and friends and acquaintances and enemies know what you are really like. Be true, be real, be humble, and let the Lord settle the matter in the end."
Live in freedom.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Home Sweet Lakeland
Well... it has almost been a solid month since I returned home to wonderful Lakeland, Florida and I have to say I'm THRILLED to spend the next two months here. Life has been busy. I started my internship with the Lakeland Economic Development Council (LEDC) just days after I finished finals.
I am grateful for the opportunity to co-lead the Summer Leadership Program (SLP) (of 51 participants ages 20-30) with one of my good friends, Savannah.
Every Thursday for eight weeks we will be traveling to different businesses & “staple” areas of Lakeland while hearing from some of our cities top leaders and experienced professionals. After working for the LEDC for a short four weeks I have learned many facts about my hometown that I was never aware of. My love and appreciation for this city and what it has to offer has grown tremendously.
I want to share a few photos of my favorite spots here in Lakeland...here goes:
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| Lakeland is home to Publix Super Markets & yes this water tower exists |
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| Munn Park - downtown |
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| Hollis Gardens |
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| Harry's Seafood & Grille - a little taste of N'awlins style food - downtown |
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| Lake Mirror - downtown |
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| Locally owned- Mitchell's Coffeehouse - downtown |
As you can tell downtown is filled with some of my all time favorite places in Lakeland. It offers a personable, "small town" feel... as Lakeland is known for being "the biggest, small town." This city is thriving. After a busy and fun-filled four weeks with SLP - I am excited to see what is in store for the rest of my summer here...
* LEDC is the founder of "YLakeland" - which is where SLP originated from...take a look at the site/blog to keep up with our program's summer adventures : Click for YLakeland site
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