The sermon last Sunday, though long in typical Pastor Rick fashion, was really a great sermon. Being a healthy person is something we should all strive for but some of us have a few more roadblocks than others. Pastor Rick talked about the 5 C's of life - circumstances, connections (relationships), chemistry, consciousness (how I talk to myself), and choices. Some of these we have little or no control over - for example if our body chemistry is off, we may need medication to help readjust it - but we do have control over the choices we make. We have control over how we react to situations and circumstances, we can choose to maintain good or bad relationships, we can choose how we talk to ourselves, etc.
For single women I think this is especially important. We can mope around complaining about how there aren't any good guys out there, blame our problems on others or other things, shut our selves up to others, and wait to live our lives until "Prince Charming" walks through the door. But, our attitude in life makes such a difference on how attractive we are (or are not). Our attitude opens doors of opportunity or can shut those doors. There is a lot we don't have control over, and that can make life really tough. But the point is if we don't have control over it, we can't change it. All we can do is focus on that which we do have control, and try to make the best out of that.
Ultimately, too, the last part of the sermon was on choosing Jesus as Saviour. I have to say that there are times I think about how people get through life without Jesus in it and I don't understand it. There is something so freeing about knowing that I am not responsible for it all and there is Someone greater than I in control. There is Someone who is there to get me through it. Life is full of evil and sin because we live in a fallen world with fallen people. Life, though, is short (as I realize more and more the older I get). Eternity is forever. I need not worry about today or tomorrow because it is fleeting. I have greater hope and greater things to look forward to.
I encourage you to watch this sermon, it is very empowering. http://www.saddleback.com/mc/m/3d100/
excellent post Kristy!!! I'm looking forward to watching the sermon when I get home today . . .thanks for sharing this!!
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ReplyDeleteits interesting to read your blog posts and to know that there are still single women who love the Lord out.
Miss Adventure, I wonder if you're still a 'Miss' since you haven't posted anything in one year. If you're now a 'Mrs' it would be nice to read your own transition story.
I'm quite inspired by all your testimonies of finding the right men that have made you happy (for Miss Interpret, Miss Demeanor etc)
For me, I'm 32....somedays I feel hopeful that I'll find the right guy that shares the same values and principles as I do, that understands me, and that Loves the Lord so deeply. On the other hand, many days I feel I'm asking for too much and it may never happen. Then the thought of remaining single all my life crosses my mind.
I'd like to know if you have ever felt like this and I really do hope I have a great testimony to give.
By the way, you can reach me on sandy@eformsoutsourced.com