How Big of a Dork?...

How big of a dork am I? I've discovered (and rediscovered) some new music lately... So of course I'm inspired...

"And the worst part is
Before it gets any better we're
Headed for a cliff
And in the free fall, I
Will realize I'm better off
When I hit the bottom."

-Paramore, "Turn it Off"

Don't you feel that way? Seems like when we need God the most is when we're at rock bottom, so we're almost just better off to stay there. When we're on Cloud 9, all is good, we're like, "oh yeah, God. You rock. Thanks." But there's no more depth to it than that?

She goes on to say, in this song, that she's disappointed in the people she looked up to because they're trying to please people, just to come out "the hero."

That's all around, and most people will never see it. But in the end, do you wanna be the person who overcame because of your schemes and people-pleasing, or because of your God-pleasing boldness?

Do you find yourself in your spiritual peak when things are tough? Then change it! You can! :)

In thought, Tara K

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Friend in the Middle

Two of my friends have been arguing lately, and they unintentionally made me the middle man in their disputes. I don't know if you've been in this situation, but it's rough and tough. You want to help them handle the disagreements via Matthew, but when one-on-one isn't working for them, another party should join. And well, that's where I've been.

But there came a point when I was like:

"Do you really want to talk to me, or do you just want to use me to get to the other?"

"Wow. It probably seems like that, huh? I'm sorry. I didn't mean for that to happen."

... Well. That was a couple of days ago. And I was going over it in my head, wondering, asking God to reveal to me what to do. (And by the way, don't ask unless you really wanna know.) God reminded me:

"Isn't that what you do with me sometimes? Simply talk to me to get what you need? Not quite a relationship, is it?"

"...Huh. It really does seem like that... I'm sorry. I didn't mean for that to happen."

See? Our intentions aren't always wrong, but when we don't love our neighbor as ourself, put them first, well... That's when we start asking to receive more than we need to ask what they need from us.

Just a thought.

May we all check and re-check out intentions at the door.

By Grace, Tara K

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so come

You have taken the precious from the weary, and given us beauty for ashes, love for hate.
You have chosen the weak things of the world to shame that which is strong, and the foolish things to shame the wise.
You are help to the helpless. Strength to the stranger, a father to the child that's left alone.
You've invited the thirsty to come to the wiser, and those who have no money coming by.
So come.
So come.
We empty ourselves of ourselves.
So come.
We ask you to come.
We ask you to come.
So come.

-Israel and the New Breed

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Whatever Gets You There

Whatever gets you there.  Some take a more fun route.

Do you find that the way someone else studies their Word is not for you?  Do you have a passion to study The Word?  It's very hard to do something you know you need to do if you don't enjoy it.  Someone told me the other day that they wanted their study time to not be a chore.  That is what they had been praying for.

Are you there too?  Do you look at it as laundry or doing the dishes?  Reading the bible shouldn't be like that.  You should long for it.  You should desire it.  You should need it.  If your life is chaos, there is something for you there.  You'll come to find that it's not so chaotic when you're in it.  It's all happening around you, but you have steady ground.  He'll hold you in the eye of the storm.  He'll give you the encouragement you need on a day when you need some confidence.  The Word will give you words of wisdom when you don't know what to say.  The bible will give you scripture to quote when you're on Cloud 9.

Don't know where to start or look?  Get a biblical concordance.  Totally helps.  And in the back of a lot of bibles, there are title specifics.  It's a start.  Take your own route.  Do it in a way that makes you enjoy it.  It's all part of your journey.

For every day of your life, there is a place in The Word for you.  Don't deny yourself of it.  It's no one's fault but yours if you don't, right?

Lovin' ya much, Tara K

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No Insecurity

I woke up this morning after a horrible dream. One of those dreams that every spouse never wants to dream or see. We have horrific dreams, but why do they seem to come out of nowhere? Are they a result of something we are seeing subconsciously? Maybe. Or maybe it's because of things we saw either in or childhood or on tv that plague our fears?

Either way, I know that anything other than things of love, peace, joy and security is not from God. He does not want you to feel unloved. He does not give you anxiety. Nor does he take away your happiness. And He surely doesnt give you insecurity. Yes. Bad things happen. But He doesn't allow anything in your life that you can't handle. It's okay.

Live today in His arms. Feel Him holding you up. It's not you that He allowed to be literally crucified.

Think about it.

By love and grace, Tara K

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boots

I was just starin at my boots, my mind wandering, and I wondered, "exactly where will I take them today?" Not in a physical sense, but, in every choice I make today, a result will follow. No matter how big or small. As in, do I go get the poster board, or can I talk my hubby into getting it for me? Then, if I DO go, who will I run into? OR if I stay, what will I discover around here?

Either way, it's not a big deal which little choice I make. But once I've made it, I should make it, stay with it, adjust to where I am.

Same as life- you can't change people, and you can't change God. You can't even change who you used to be.

But that's no reason not to be a better person than you were before. Tell someone you apprecite them. Tell someone you love them. Let your boots be on a path to righteousness if anywhere else.

Where r ur boots takin ya today?

By Grace, TK

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Duck Tape Ain't Got Nothin' to do with It

Yup.  I'm pretty sure that's duck tape too.  But that's got nothing to do with the story.

My husband recommended this.  Enjoy.  It's kinda scary though.  You have been warned.  :)

2 Chronicles 7

THE LORD's Response to Solomon
11 So Solomon finished the Temple of the LORD, as well as the royal palace. He completed everything he had planned to do in the construction of the Temple and the palace.12 Then one night the LORD appeared to Solomon and said,

"I have heard your prayer and have chosen this Temple as the place for making sacrifices.13 At times I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or command grasshoppers to devour your crops, or send plagues among you.14 Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.15 My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to every prayer made in this place.16 For I have chosen this Temple and set it apart to be holy—a place where my name will be honored forever. I will always watch over it, for it is dear to my heart.
  17 "As for you, if you faithfully follow me as David your father did, obeying all my commands, decrees, and regulations,18 then I will establish the throne of your dynasty. For I made this covenant with your father, David, when I said, 'One of your descendants will always rule over Israel.'
  19 "But if you or your descendants abandon me and disobey the decrees and commands I have given you, and if you serve and worship other gods,20 then I will uproot the people from this land that I have given them. I will reject this Temple that I have made holy to honor my name. I will make it an object of mockery and ridicule among the nations.21 And though this Temple is impressive now, all who pass by will be appalled. They will ask, 'Why did the LORD do such terrible things to this land and to this Temple?'
  22 "And the answer will be, 'Because his people abandoned the LORD, the God of their ancestors, who brought them out of Egypt, and they worshiped other gods instead and bowed down to them. That is why he has brought all these disasters on them.'"

Resource: newlivingtranslation.com

Sweet dreams ;)  Tara K

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