Quote for Thought

“If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God, it will make in the end no difference what you have chosen instead."

+William Law

@Joel Revolt 

 

Why are you crying?

Wow. This video clip is sad. It was passed on to me via email by my friend, Gregg. Many things went through my mind as I watched this little video clip. I will not even go into the things I am sure these individuals do not "weep" for (i.e. abortion, hunger, homelessness, euthanasia, etc.). I wonder, too, if they weep for the veggies they eat for nourishment (for I assume they are vegetarians).

In the book to the Romans, Paul speaks of people who are misdirected in their worship. The chose (or choose) to worship creation rather than the Creator. We can laugh at these people, we can poke fun or write them off as dirt-worshiping hippies, which I believe would be most of our initial responses, but I am not okay with that... not for myself. My heart breaks for these misguided individuals. Yes, they are idol worshipers (their idols being trees + creation)...  but so am I....    and so are you. Or at least we, being redeemed + made new, still have a tendency towards idolatry, each one of us serving + worshiping as we sacrifice our time+talents+treasure.

I was reminded of a song I used to play often back home, by the band Waterdeep. I will post the lyrics below for you to read over. But, I will end with this picture, and I hope it spurs us to pity those who are misguided in their worship. It is truly a sad sad thing. What I see in this video is children sitting the dirt, making and eating mud-pies while ignoring their Loving Father who is calling them to Himself to be Truly satisfied by a feast.

I Will Not Forget You
Many men will drink the rain
And turn to thank the clouds
Many men will hear You speak
But they will never turn around

I will not forget You are my God, my King
And with a thankful heart I bring my offering
And my sacrifice is not what You can give
But what I alone can give to you

A grateful heart I give, A thankful prayer I pray,
A wild dance I dance before you
A loud song I sing, A huge bell I ring,
A life of praise I live before You

Many men will pour their gold
And serve a thing that shines
Many men will read your words
But they will never change their minds

+waterdeep 

Dive! the Movie

I find this interesting. I am looking forward to seeing the film. I know some of you who read this blog may never have heard of such a thing, or might be grossed out by the thought of it. I have known of "diving" for a long while now, I have several friends who live and eat by it and have for many years now (I myself had for a little while). I don't know what your opinion of this is (I would love it hear it) but I think it is definitely something to think through. I know I will be the last to condemn it.

Thank you Joel @ Revolt Towards for posting this video.

Desiring God, by John Piper

Each month christianaudio.com gives away a free download of a preselected audio book. This month they are giving away a free download of John Piper's, Desiring God. I would encourage you to sign up for there free download newsletter for future audio book selections and for this one in particular. Enjoy!

I have posted a link to the free download page below.

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