"I've counted up the cost,
Oh, I've counted up the cost,
Yes, I've counted up the cost,
and You are worth it."
I've been listening to this song and I really like the chorus when he sings "I've counted up the cost" (haha, that Irish accent).
Oh, I've counted up the cost,
Yes, I've counted up the cost,
and You are worth it."
I've been listening to this song and I really like the chorus when he sings "I've counted up the cost" (haha, that Irish accent).
Last Wednesday I went to a One U (one of the many Christian groups on campus) meeting and it was really encouraging and refreshing. Although my priorities are with YDJ and I don't know when I will attend another One U meeting, I learned a lot. The members of One U were all full of life and very welcoming! I hope that I can learn to be welcoming to any newcomers in our church.
The passage they were studying on Wednesday was Philippians 2:12-18. I was especially convicted by verse 14 - "Do everything without grumbling or arguing." The leader talked about how as he prepared to speak, he caught many complaints pop up in his head. I thought about myself and I realized that there have been so many complaints that have come out of my mouth or even complaints that have crossed my thoughts. He continued to explain that as Christians, the lives we are living is far better than the life that we deserve to live. Although I am a sinner, Jesus chose to die on the cross for my all my sins because He loves me. As a result, I live fully under God's grace! What is there to complain about when God has poured our His blessings over my life and I'm living a life far, far better than the one I deserve? This really changed my perspective. It's so easy to complain about the school workload, circumstances, the weather, other people, etc and I'm pretty sure I daily complain without realizing that I am complaining. But Paul commands us to "do everything without grumbling or complaining." However, I cannot do this all on my own! I'm learning more and more about the Holy Spirit himself as well as learning to daily depend and trust Him in my life.
By writing this post, I was reminded of the time I wrote about positivity a year and a half ago. As I began getting rid of complaints in my heart and mind this week, I realized what a blessed life I am living right now! Getting rid of complaints made room for thanksgiving and praise. I thank God for this new semester. I know that He is Sovereign and will continue to lead me! One thing I'm especially thankful is that when I went to classes this semester, I knew at least a few people from my classes last semester. It's comforting seeing at least a few familiar faces.
Every time we talk to someone, our conversations can add to their life or our conversations could waste their time. I hope that my conversations can be full of life, encouraging, and positive. Let's consciously make the effort to "do everything without grumbling or arguing."
The passage they were studying on Wednesday was Philippians 2:12-18. I was especially convicted by verse 14 - "Do everything without grumbling or arguing." The leader talked about how as he prepared to speak, he caught many complaints pop up in his head. I thought about myself and I realized that there have been so many complaints that have come out of my mouth or even complaints that have crossed my thoughts. He continued to explain that as Christians, the lives we are living is far better than the life that we deserve to live. Although I am a sinner, Jesus chose to die on the cross for my all my sins because He loves me. As a result, I live fully under God's grace! What is there to complain about when God has poured our His blessings over my life and I'm living a life far, far better than the one I deserve? This really changed my perspective. It's so easy to complain about the school workload, circumstances, the weather, other people, etc and I'm pretty sure I daily complain without realizing that I am complaining. But Paul commands us to "do everything without grumbling or complaining." However, I cannot do this all on my own! I'm learning more and more about the Holy Spirit himself as well as learning to daily depend and trust Him in my life.
By writing this post, I was reminded of the time I wrote about positivity a year and a half ago. As I began getting rid of complaints in my heart and mind this week, I realized what a blessed life I am living right now! Getting rid of complaints made room for thanksgiving and praise. I thank God for this new semester. I know that He is Sovereign and will continue to lead me! One thing I'm especially thankful is that when I went to classes this semester, I knew at least a few people from my classes last semester. It's comforting seeing at least a few familiar faces.
Every time we talk to someone, our conversations can add to their life or our conversations could waste their time. I hope that my conversations can be full of life, encouraging, and positive. Let's consciously make the effort to "do everything without grumbling or arguing."
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