So out of the blue today I was asked to work a double shift in which I was given the opportunity to work at the box office instead of running the films upstairs all on my lonesome. And I can honestly tell you that it felt great! I guess I have always realized this but if I have not emphasized it before... I LOVE PEOPLE!
I love the fact that I get to serve people even if it is only selling them a ticket to the new flick playing at my work and flashing them a quick smile before they run off to entertain themselves. It absolutely enthralls me! I know God has put that in my heart for a while and I believe through this small and simple 'task' He has shown me that regardless of where I am in my life I can always be pushing to help and serve people exactly where I am. I don't need to be on a stage inspiring others, I don't need to go out and feed the hungry (I should don't get me wrong), I don't need to give away my money.... I can simply give away my time in a task the Lord has given me and I am suddenly but surely captivated in complete euphoric joy!
I love being around all kinds of different people, I love seeing their different faces, their different personalities, their different stories! It is such a gift and I am blessed to be so fascinated by the human being. Thank You Lord! Ha ha I tend to laugh and mock myself by how simple a revelation.
I need to work the box shift more... I think it is good for me. So then I tend to ask the question... how is God challenging you to enjoy the place you are at in life? Let me know! Comment me back.
Thanks for reading. Thanks for caring. God Bless :]
-zacharygunier
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Life in a bubble
Passion is unknown. I have no clue what I am supposed to be doing; I believe I have an idea but the promise has yet to come. So while I am waiting for the next "audition" (being in exactly 9 days) I can not come to grips with what I should be doing. I know God has me kicking and screaming for something but I hardly can tap into what this is.
This past Sunday I finally returned to church after a long summer of job hours, rehearsals, & friends... lots and lots of my friends. But through all the husle and busle I still felt uneasy with my walk with the Lord. I stayed active and rejoyced from time to time in the joy He would bestow upon me when I was with Him, but I knew there was something missing... my foundation if you will. I see the error of my ways from that, mostly in fellowship. God made us to help each other out in the difficulties of life and I did not have a solid stream of fellow christians in my wake.
So just like all these other posts I have published in the past I am yet again a big mess. I am so hopefull for next week's orientation with my new "family" (theater 'GTA' orientation) where we will talk about future goals and sharing in fellowship over a nice dinner next tuesday and wednesday. It is all I have been waiting for for so long but I feel like I want to commit to something huge now. I just took a shower in which I juggled different ideas in my head into what I can do.
I love music. and ofcourse theater. that much is obvious. But to actually be an activist for something and stand for an incredible feat is something I desire more than the selfishness of focusing constantly on myself (it kind of comes with the whole theater job, one's piece of work is themselves as they push to further themselves). I want to go out into the world and meet interesting people and help them in one way or another. I have no clue on how to do this or even where to start... but it is my prayer. Lord, I pray that You will please come into my life and make me a living sacrifice in which You bestow the gift of helping others. God I want to go out into the world and help my fellow brothers and sisters.... but I am lost and can not find the clear path to reaching that goal... Please help me Father... Please Dad.
I think this post helped me more then it probably did or will anyone else but I can not convey the extreme desire in my heart to stand for whats true and what I belive in and share that with the world. All for His glory... :] thank You Jesus.
amen.
-zachary gunier.. out.
This past Sunday I finally returned to church after a long summer of job hours, rehearsals, & friends... lots and lots of my friends. But through all the husle and busle I still felt uneasy with my walk with the Lord. I stayed active and rejoyced from time to time in the joy He would bestow upon me when I was with Him, but I knew there was something missing... my foundation if you will. I see the error of my ways from that, mostly in fellowship. God made us to help each other out in the difficulties of life and I did not have a solid stream of fellow christians in my wake.
So just like all these other posts I have published in the past I am yet again a big mess. I am so hopefull for next week's orientation with my new "family" (theater 'GTA' orientation) where we will talk about future goals and sharing in fellowship over a nice dinner next tuesday and wednesday. It is all I have been waiting for for so long but I feel like I want to commit to something huge now. I just took a shower in which I juggled different ideas in my head into what I can do.
I love music. and ofcourse theater. that much is obvious. But to actually be an activist for something and stand for an incredible feat is something I desire more than the selfishness of focusing constantly on myself (it kind of comes with the whole theater job, one's piece of work is themselves as they push to further themselves). I want to go out into the world and meet interesting people and help them in one way or another. I have no clue on how to do this or even where to start... but it is my prayer. Lord, I pray that You will please come into my life and make me a living sacrifice in which You bestow the gift of helping others. God I want to go out into the world and help my fellow brothers and sisters.... but I am lost and can not find the clear path to reaching that goal... Please help me Father... Please Dad.
I think this post helped me more then it probably did or will anyone else but I can not convey the extreme desire in my heart to stand for whats true and what I belive in and share that with the world. All for His glory... :] thank You Jesus.
amen.
-zachary gunier.. out.
Friday, August 14, 2009
The Next Step
As I approach the beginning of my college career I feel a mix of excitement and mystery as I follow the Lord's leading into the unknown. This is the start of a whole new season in my life & I am positive that I am going to accept anything & everything the Lord brings my way with open arms and a good attitude. Because He knows the absolute best for my life....
Anyway this is a short thought I wanted to write but yeah... its what i think :]
Anyway this is a short thought I wanted to write but yeah... its what i think :]
Sunday, August 9, 2009
35 Reasons Not To Sin
- Thanks to the Rebelution for bringing this to my attention. I believe it can help all of us who strive to live lives free of sin.
Because a little sin leads to more sin.
Because my sin invites the discipline of God.
Because the time spent in sin is forever wasted.
Because my sin never pleases but always grieves God who loves me.
Because my sin places a greater burden on my spiritual leaders.
Because in time my sin always brings heaviness to my heart.
Because I am doing what I do not have to do.
Because my sin always makes me less than what I could be.
Because others, including my family, suffer consequences due to my sin.
Because my sin saddens the godly.
Because my sin makes the enemies of God rejoice.
Because sin deceives me into believing I have gained when in reality I have lost.
Because sin may keep me from qualifying for spiritual leadership.
Because the supposed benefits of my sin will never outweigh the consequences of disobedience.
Because repenting of my sin is such a painful process, yet I must repent.
Because sin is a very brief pleasure for an eternal loss.
Because my sin may influence others to sin.
Because my sin may keep others from knowing Christ.
Because sin makes light of the cross, upon which Christ died for the very purpose of taking away my sin.
Because it is impossible to sin and follow the Spirit at the same time.
Because God chooses not to respect the prayers of those who cherish their sin.
Because sin steals my reputation and robs me of my testimony.
Because others once more earnest than I have been destroyed by just such sins.
Because the inhabitants of heaven and hell would all testify to the foolishness of this sin.
Because sin and guilt may harm both mind and body.
Because sins mixed with service make the things of God tasteless.
Because suffering for sin has no joy or reward, though suffering for righteousness has both.
Because my sin is adultery with the world.
Because, though forgiven, I will review this very sin at the Judgment Seat where loss and gain of eternal rewards are applied.
Because I can never really know ahead of time just how severe the discipline for my sin might be.
Because my sin may be an indication of a lost condition.
Because to sin is not to love Christ.
Because my unwillingness to reject this sin now grants it an authority over me greater than I wish to believe.
Because sin glorifies God only in His judgment of it and His turning of it to good use, never because it is worth anything on it’s own.
Because I promised God he would be Lord of my life.
Because a little sin leads to more sin.
Because my sin invites the discipline of God.
Because the time spent in sin is forever wasted.
Because my sin never pleases but always grieves God who loves me.
Because my sin places a greater burden on my spiritual leaders.
Because in time my sin always brings heaviness to my heart.
Because I am doing what I do not have to do.
Because my sin always makes me less than what I could be.
Because others, including my family, suffer consequences due to my sin.
Because my sin saddens the godly.
Because my sin makes the enemies of God rejoice.
Because sin deceives me into believing I have gained when in reality I have lost.
Because sin may keep me from qualifying for spiritual leadership.
Because the supposed benefits of my sin will never outweigh the consequences of disobedience.
Because repenting of my sin is such a painful process, yet I must repent.
Because sin is a very brief pleasure for an eternal loss.
Because my sin may influence others to sin.
Because my sin may keep others from knowing Christ.
Because sin makes light of the cross, upon which Christ died for the very purpose of taking away my sin.
Because it is impossible to sin and follow the Spirit at the same time.
Because God chooses not to respect the prayers of those who cherish their sin.
Because sin steals my reputation and robs me of my testimony.
Because others once more earnest than I have been destroyed by just such sins.
Because the inhabitants of heaven and hell would all testify to the foolishness of this sin.
Because sin and guilt may harm both mind and body.
Because sins mixed with service make the things of God tasteless.
Because suffering for sin has no joy or reward, though suffering for righteousness has both.
Because my sin is adultery with the world.
Because, though forgiven, I will review this very sin at the Judgment Seat where loss and gain of eternal rewards are applied.
Because I can never really know ahead of time just how severe the discipline for my sin might be.
Because my sin may be an indication of a lost condition.
Because to sin is not to love Christ.
Because my unwillingness to reject this sin now grants it an authority over me greater than I wish to believe.
Because sin glorifies God only in His judgment of it and His turning of it to good use, never because it is worth anything on it’s own.
Because I promised God he would be Lord of my life.
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