In June, I will be living in Africa for two months. I don't have any expectations there, but I do hope to be hands and feet for God.
It's an honor to take on the name of Jesus Christ and call myself a Christian.
Also, I will soon be pursuing my life as a worship leader. I will be moving from Las Vegas, NV to Colorado Springs, CO. The CS is the total opposite of LV. It will be interesting to say the least.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
"I Kissed Dating Goodbye" Book Summary
I know I went from Chapter 2 to the end, but it is better this way.
If you have read my blogs about "Master, Mission, Mate," you would find similarities in the stuff I would share. But I do want to share my experience with the book.
As I started reading the book, I found myself in a bit of a test. I found my eyes interested in a friend. As weeks went by, I found myself paying more attention to her than Jesus. She never died for my sins, but I found her more interesting nonetheless.
It seems like everyday we have to make sure our friendship is not going somewhere towards intimacy because both of us are not ready to be committed. Not because we are flirts or anything, but God has plans for us right now and a committed relationship is not one of them.
We tend to fantasize about our future. And we need more self-control. See, what is more important is our personal growths with Jesus Christ. God calls our single years of dedication as a gift. But we like skipping that God step and think of ourselves.
I was telling her how I am horrible at making pancakes. I want to eat them when I think they are ready when it is not cooked inside yet. But because I am so focused on feeding my hunger, I ignore the cooking process.
In the same way, God is telling me to wait; it needs more flipping and more time in the hot pan.
I will close with a three point summary of the book.
1) Place God first.
He has to be Ruler and King of our lives and our hearts. And if that means you have to put your interests in someone on the back burner, you do it.
2) Trust God.
This involves faith. It's easy to say we trust God, but fully putting dependence in Him and Him alone is what I am talking about. If I did not trust God, I would not wait to pursue a relationship with my friend. But I trust in my Savior and King.
3) Watch your mouth and actions.
Do not say or do anything that you do not want God to talk to you about correcting.
I hope this helps! I love you all.
God bless,
Anton
If you have read my blogs about "Master, Mission, Mate," you would find similarities in the stuff I would share. But I do want to share my experience with the book.
As I started reading the book, I found myself in a bit of a test. I found my eyes interested in a friend. As weeks went by, I found myself paying more attention to her than Jesus. She never died for my sins, but I found her more interesting nonetheless.
It seems like everyday we have to make sure our friendship is not going somewhere towards intimacy because both of us are not ready to be committed. Not because we are flirts or anything, but God has plans for us right now and a committed relationship is not one of them.
We tend to fantasize about our future. And we need more self-control. See, what is more important is our personal growths with Jesus Christ. God calls our single years of dedication as a gift. But we like skipping that God step and think of ourselves.
I was telling her how I am horrible at making pancakes. I want to eat them when I think they are ready when it is not cooked inside yet. But because I am so focused on feeding my hunger, I ignore the cooking process.
In the same way, God is telling me to wait; it needs more flipping and more time in the hot pan.
I will close with a three point summary of the book.
1) Place God first.
He has to be Ruler and King of our lives and our hearts. And if that means you have to put your interests in someone on the back burner, you do it.
2) Trust God.
This involves faith. It's easy to say we trust God, but fully putting dependence in Him and Him alone is what I am talking about. If I did not trust God, I would not wait to pursue a relationship with my friend. But I trust in my Savior and King.
3) Watch your mouth and actions.
Do not say or do anything that you do not want God to talk to you about correcting.
I hope this helps! I love you all.
God bless,
Anton
"I Kissed Dating Goodbye" Chapter 2 Thought
What if we still had pre-arranged marriages? I know this is the case for some cultures still, but this is not the norm in American culture. Would you be happy if you were in a pre-arranged marriages?
For me, I cannot imagine being with someone if I did not get my parents approval. Furthermore, I could not be with anyone if my Father in Heaven did not approve.
It makes me think about relationships where the families know nothing of the relationship. I would never want that.
For me, I cannot imagine being with someone if I did not get my parents approval. Furthermore, I could not be with anyone if my Father in Heaven did not approve.
It makes me think about relationships where the families know nothing of the relationship. I would never want that.
"I Kissed Dating Goodbye" Chapter 1 Thought
In this chapter, it calls us to love like Jesus. A part of that love like Jesus is that we ought to forgive those who have done wrong. If *my girlfriend had sex in the past (or anything that she regrets doing), that should only make me love her more, not less. Jesus would have and does. I would want her to forgive me of the things I have done in the past that I regret.
I would be proud of her for confessing these things to me. But what is important is not that she finds favor from me, but that she has already found favor from God
footnote:
*I am single. Mentioning a girlfriend is a hypothetical one.
I would be proud of her for confessing these things to me. But what is important is not that she finds favor from me, but that she has already found favor from God
footnote:
*I am single. Mentioning a girlfriend is a hypothetical one.
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