I want to live the way Jesus wants me to live.

"When the fixed standard of God's holiness is properly regarded, moral evaluations can be made which are in harmony with the good. However, if the standard becomes flexible instead of fixed, the product is moral relativism. Good and evil are mixed together in a nebulous mist that allows each person to decide for himself what is right or wrong"

             - I think this statement fully circumference's what is going on in the church right now. It seems that no longer people feel conviction for disregarding holiness and in such a way casting away holiness now has become a lifestyle for them. One thing that the church should never be, is relevant to the world. I guess some would say, well if the church isn't relevant to the world than how will we win souls. What the church needs to be, is cognizant of the world, NOT relevant.  The church needs to be aware of what is going on in the world, because the truth of the matter is the world is on it's fast way to a scary place and it's the people of God's job to change the world's direction and have them follow the one and only, Jesus Christ. Oh and regarding holiness before I forget! Remember, we are Christian's, molded and shaped after His image. We should look the way God wants us to look [literally unaltered] and we should act the way God wants us to act. This reminds me of the old hymn. "I want to live the way Jesus wants me to live, I want to give, give till there's no more to give. I want to love, love till there's just no more love; I could never ever out love the Lord."

           - Remember, we are a chosen people. Let's live after God's image.

.reliving the childhood.

I cannot begin to describe how much I love to watch animated movies. Growing up, it was all about Disney. Cinderella, Peter Pan, Toy Story, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and so many more were among my favorites. These films are clean and totally family oriented. Just this week I was able to watch Toy Story 3 (of which I watched half of it with my dad). I have to say that was one of the best movies I have seen in awhile. I felt some sort of "connection" if you would call it that, to Andy, seeing as I graduate this past year and all. Going off to college, it really isn't all that scary but it is definitely different than high school. With college, you are held more responsible for you actions and you even mature a little as time goes by. So yeah, I can relate to Andy. I remember when it was time to donate my toys and pack up the beanie babies and barbie dolls; even packing up the beloved 'blankie' was hard. But we all have to grow up at sometime. As Toy Story 3 came to an end, I found myself almost sad and happy at the same time. As Woody raised his hand to say, "so long partner"; part of Andy's life was ending, while another part was just beginning. So yes, when I graduated part of my life ended, while a brand new part is just beginning. I am so looking forward to what is going to happen in my life and this new journey that I have just begun.

.stay tuned for more.

.elyssa_lea -signing out for now.