Being One

Looking over the Genesis account and particularly at Chapter 2 verse 24, I find myself pondering why did God create marriage? It is amazing how many cilivation are control and destroyed over marriages. How the morality of a country can be brought to ruin over marriages. Even more disturbing how the church can split and be divided over marriages. The very thing that God meant for good that He insituted is infected with a disease. This disease is sin. Yet we won't call it that, no. What we call it is selfishness on the other side, pride, lust, fell out of love, not the same person, etc... Do we really have the freedom to choose to separate what God brings together?

Since God formed man from the dust of the ground (gen. 2:7) and then took a rib of man to make woman and brought her to him, it imply by context from the Scriptures a couple of things. First, God created man to be a functional being to be relational and alive. Second, woman was made from man's design which means they are equal as a created being before God. Third, made also means built or fashion together. Created for a unique design purpose as a living being. Fourth, woman was brought to man as a partner and supporter to the man. Fifth, they are to be in unity in worship to God.

Therefore, through these quick thoughts and realizing that this is not exhausted, which many have written on before me, I bring forth these thoughts to our generation today for the very purpose of that marriage was never design for self but for God.

In return through our obeidence to God in our marriage we recieve many blessings of gifts.

Love to share more in depth if you would like more to think about.

Being Real Life and Death

As I ponder life and think of people and the metaphysics of people it makes me go into deep thoughts. In that, why many of us do not like to deal with the reality that death is ineviable. All of us will die one day, why do we not like to talk about it is amazing. Death is a real part of humanity. Why is there death? Does life end completely at that point? Being that there is a soul that does exist and is not part of flesh where does that go? Though I have my opinion and understanding I know that my cognition is just as limited as the next insightful person. The real question is if this is true, that life continues. Then how do we really know what is the right teaching to live my life toward?

As you ponder these thoughts feel free to respond and ask questions? I had to deal with many deaths over my life and will glad to talk to you about it. One thing for sure is that I am not God.

Prayer as a Priority

In reading "Falling in love with Prayer," by Mike Macintosh I find myself evaluating the value I put on prayer in my life. Why do we pray or have someone pray for us if we really don't want God to rule in our lives? Mike challenges us in his book with this quote. "In all reality, we don't have time not to pray. In my life, I have found that time for prayer is a top priority, an absolute must. Without it, I am lost and do not have a sharp edge in my ministry, family relationships, or friendships. Prayer keeps me focused on who I am in respect to who God is. Prayer keeps me keenly aware that I am a servant of the King, and that he has given me everything I have. Any recognition I may recieve for community service or effective ministry is due entirely to the fact that I am his servant." (P48-49)

As you ponder the quote think about this question: How do you see yourself before God?