What Work of Art Will You Leave Behind?

We all want to make a difference. We all have that urgency inside of us to do something great. We have the potential and power to do so, but why aren't we doing it? Do we even realize the actual power that we have within us?

The Bible says that we can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens us. (Phillippians 4:13) Our weaknesses become His strength. He has ALL the power and authority. He gave us all our own mind and imagination and the creativity to do something great.
There is no smallness in God's kingdom. No matter what we do, if it's for Him, it makes ALL the difference. Anything that we can do for Him is a big thing. And He honors the work that we put forth into the kingdom.

God has given each and everyone of us a talent//gift and the ability to dream. I'm reading a book right now (I actually just started it last night) and the author says something that REALLY just hit me. It was like BAM! That's awesome! lol He said:
"The canvas you paint first is your life. Then your life becomes the brush from which you paint that part of the world you touch while you are here on this planet. You are an artist. What work of art will you leave behind?"

We all have a blank canvas in front of us right now. You do, and so do I. Our generation is trying to figure out what they wanna do with their lives. No matter who we are, I believe that we all want to leave something about them behind, a legacy of sorts. We want people to know that we CAN make a difference!

God is calling us to make a difference. Our generation is the generation that will make the greatest impact for generations to come. We all have some kind of gift we'd like to share with the world. Maybe not the whole world. But you can definitely change YOUR world.

Think of life as a blank canvas. If you could make it into anything you want, what would it be?

Always Stand for the Good!

1 Peter 3:13-18
13Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they feara]">; do not be frightened."b]"> 15But
in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an
answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that
you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping
a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your
good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18For
Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous,
to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by
the Spirit,

I was reading this, and it just touched my heart. So many times people try to do something good, and the Devil gets in the way. Sometimes people bash their ideas or just push the actual person away. Jesus said "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 5:10)
He also said in verse 11 and 12 ""Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same
way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

I just felt like telling someone today, that even if people hurt you and persecute your good-doings.. don't be ashamed because there is a God who is greater and He will be so proud of you. And you will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Don't be afraid to stand up for Jesus!! Just remember to keep a right spirit and attitude (1 Peter 3:15-16)
Have an awesome day everyone!! (:

The "Me" Generation; A Generation That Doesn't Understand

Ok so I haven't written a lot of notes lately ((I'm talking particularly about my "me" generation notes)) So let's play catch up. The first note I wrote on this topic was The "me" Generation. Don't know what I'm talking about? Read it haha. The last note I wrote about The "me" Generation was called: The "me" Generation; A Generation That Knows No Love. And now here I am, writing this one. So hopefully, you're all caught up ;)
Since we're getting closer to Easter ((yay!)) I figured I'd write something to that effect. The scripture that I'd like to use is this, "No one has greater love than this – that one lays down his life for his friends." John 15:13.
Now my question is this, how many people out in the world today would die for their friend? Seriously. Some people say, "Oh I would!" And then I would say, "Really. Why would you?" And then the conversation would go something like they would do it for their friend because of how much they care for that friend. And that they would just die without that friend!!
Many people ask the same question about God. Why? Why would He even bother to come down to the Earth just to die.. for me? Even tho I've betrayed Him.. I don't care about my life. No one does. But He DOES care about your life.
Just like many people give their lives for their country... for the people they don't know... to protect. To serve people they don't even know. God loves you even MORE than that!! He loved you because He knew you! He loved you even tho you may betray Him. He loved you so much that He gave His life for you. He went thru the punishment so we wouldn't have to.
I believe that our generation doesn't understand how much Jesus gave. If they did, the "me" generation would become a "we" generation. A generation that would seek God more than ever. A generation full of love and compassion. A generation that would love others as God has loved each and every one of us. Think about it... He gave His life so we could live, Why not live our lives and give back to Him. There's a song that's in my head right now and it goes "He paid a debt He did not owe, and I owed a debt I could not pay.." Yes, it's an oldie.. but so very true.
Jesus Christ gave His life on a cross. Why not give our lives to Him? Now I'm not saying for you to go and die lol. I'm just simply saying this; why not sacrifice ourselves, our busy schedules, and do the work of the Kingdom? Just as He did the work of the Kingdom.
God Bless.