People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart ~Proverbs 21:2
Incase you haven't already noticed, we live in a world where everyone has thier own opinions. And everyone always has to be right. Mankind can't come close to the thought of being wrong. But where does your perspective come from? HOOPEFULLY it always lines up with gods word. Ask God to help you change your perspective.
~stacy partin
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Day 35 (6/20/10)
If you try to hang on to your life you'll lose it, but if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. ~Matthew 16:25 (New Living Translation)
On the radio they have this thing called "word on the way" which Is basically just a daily bible verse read from a popular artist. Anyways this happened to be one of them.
The verse sounds almost like a riddle, and it is something we could pass easily without getting the significance of what is being said. When Jesus said if we try to save our lives, we will lose our lives, what he was saying was, if we insist on keeping control of our lives, we will absolutely destroy our lives.
The context around the verse is even more humbling.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?Is anything worth more than your soul? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.And I tell you the truth, some standing here right now will not die before they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom.” ~Matthew 16:24-28
In essence, Jesus was giving up his life that we might have life, and that He might return to the Father to really reclaim his life as the Son of God. He was giving up his life and telling his disciples they must follow him in dying as well.
We all want to preserve our lives, it is a natural human tendency. Usually though, we also take it further than that, and want to run our lives the way we want to. We want to be our own gods, the controller of our own destinies.
Remember in the Garden of Eden, the serpent told Eve “you will be like God”, Since then mankind has tried to be his own god. Jesus is saying, if we continue to live like that, in rebellion, instead of preserving what we are holding onto (our life) we will destroy it.
Jesus calls us though, to something much more radical.
Just as he was headed for the cross to be crucified, he also calls us to be crucified. Not with wood and nails, but in our spirits by faith as we identify with his crucifixion and resurrection.
He says to us, if we try to hold on to our lives, any of the things we hold on to that give us a sense of existence or security, we will end up losing not only what we thought was good, but our lives as well.
So really, we must die to live. Let go of what we once held so closely to us (you know, the things that used to matter...) for something far greater. As Galations 2:20
says.......
My old self has been crucified with Christ.It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me ~Galations 2:20 (New Living Translation)
~Stacy Partin
On the radio they have this thing called "word on the way" which Is basically just a daily bible verse read from a popular artist. Anyways this happened to be one of them.
The verse sounds almost like a riddle, and it is something we could pass easily without getting the significance of what is being said. When Jesus said if we try to save our lives, we will lose our lives, what he was saying was, if we insist on keeping control of our lives, we will absolutely destroy our lives.
The context around the verse is even more humbling.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?Is anything worth more than your soul? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.And I tell you the truth, some standing here right now will not die before they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom.” ~Matthew 16:24-28
In essence, Jesus was giving up his life that we might have life, and that He might return to the Father to really reclaim his life as the Son of God. He was giving up his life and telling his disciples they must follow him in dying as well.
We all want to preserve our lives, it is a natural human tendency. Usually though, we also take it further than that, and want to run our lives the way we want to. We want to be our own gods, the controller of our own destinies.
Remember in the Garden of Eden, the serpent told Eve “you will be like God”, Since then mankind has tried to be his own god. Jesus is saying, if we continue to live like that, in rebellion, instead of preserving what we are holding onto (our life) we will destroy it.
Jesus calls us though, to something much more radical.
Just as he was headed for the cross to be crucified, he also calls us to be crucified. Not with wood and nails, but in our spirits by faith as we identify with his crucifixion and resurrection.
He says to us, if we try to hold on to our lives, any of the things we hold on to that give us a sense of existence or security, we will end up losing not only what we thought was good, but our lives as well.
So really, we must die to live. Let go of what we once held so closely to us (you know, the things that used to matter...) for something far greater. As Galations 2:20
says.......
My old self has been crucified with Christ.It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me ~Galations 2:20 (New Living Translation)
~Stacy Partin
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Day 34 (6/19/10)
Ok guys I hope you've all had the oppurtunity to experience the feeling i'm currently feeling. An Incredible peace and contentment has come over me.
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” ~Matthew 11:28-30
~Stacy Partin
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” ~Matthew 11:28-30
~Stacy Partin
Friday, June 18, 2010
Day 33 (6/18/10)
So at the moment I am very impatient. I want so badly to be ungrounded and free to enjoy my summer vacation. But it was my mistake I got here. And I know i'm blessed to have parents who love me enough to punish me. But as I said in my last post, sometimes we just need to be cleaned.
~Stacy Partin
~Stacy Partin
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Day 33 (6/17/10)
So i've discovered maybe I don't have this christian thing down like I thought I did. I've been going through the motions. Playing church, listening to christian music, posting bible verses on twitter, wearing christian t-shirts... All the typical, media-portrayed christian act. All of the things listed are GOOD (well except "playing church") But it is not the true christian experience.
I remember once when I was about 6, my mom saw how messy my room was, she got super mad and commanded me to clean it, so I took the easy way out. Since I was lazy, and shoved everything into my closet. It was "clean". So It came to be bed time, and as my mom went to get my pajamas out of my closet, she discover what I had done.
I feel this relates to my life as a christian, christians LOVE to hide things. They love it. They make everything APPEAR spotless and pure, but its all just an illusion. I dare you to look in thier closet....trust me you'll change your mind....
So sometimes we need to let God TRUELY clean us. Because we can't do it ourselves.
My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. ~Proverbs 3:11-12
Alot of times Its hard to remember that when God's cleaning us. So we choose to blame god, Rather than thanking him.
Whats in your closet?
~Stacy partin
I remember once when I was about 6, my mom saw how messy my room was, she got super mad and commanded me to clean it, so I took the easy way out. Since I was lazy, and shoved everything into my closet. It was "clean". So It came to be bed time, and as my mom went to get my pajamas out of my closet, she discover what I had done.
I feel this relates to my life as a christian, christians LOVE to hide things. They love it. They make everything APPEAR spotless and pure, but its all just an illusion. I dare you to look in thier closet....trust me you'll change your mind....
So sometimes we need to let God TRUELY clean us. Because we can't do it ourselves.
My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. ~Proverbs 3:11-12
Alot of times Its hard to remember that when God's cleaning us. So we choose to blame god, Rather than thanking him.
Whats in your closet?
~Stacy partin
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Day 32 (6/16/10)
Illegal Immigrants.
We all have our views about them. I'd like to share mine and back up my beliefs with what the bible teaches.Which, if your a christian, should determine your outlook on everything.
The topic of illegal immigration is always a sticky subject. Because, on one hand, they are here illegally, and using our tax dollars while doing so. But on the other hand they are also God's children. We've all heard "Love your neighbor as yourself" and "Love your enemies, Pray for those who persecute you" at least a million times. But those two verses mean everyone, not just people who are in your country legally. You might be also thinking "well the bible also says not to break the law, but they still do!" I dare you to check out Levitus 19:33-34.
"Do not take advantage of foreigners who live among you in your land.The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God."
WOW. If that doesnt give you an answer i'm not sure what will. And since these foriegners are already here, and theres nothing you can do about it, shouldn't we treat them kindly anyways?
And even if you aren't a christian, you should still agree, everyone deserves respect.
~Stacy Partin
We all have our views about them. I'd like to share mine and back up my beliefs with what the bible teaches.Which, if your a christian, should determine your outlook on everything.
The topic of illegal immigration is always a sticky subject. Because, on one hand, they are here illegally, and using our tax dollars while doing so. But on the other hand they are also God's children. We've all heard "Love your neighbor as yourself" and "Love your enemies, Pray for those who persecute you" at least a million times. But those two verses mean everyone, not just people who are in your country legally. You might be also thinking "well the bible also says not to break the law, but they still do!" I dare you to check out Levitus 19:33-34.
"Do not take advantage of foreigners who live among you in your land.The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God."
WOW. If that doesnt give you an answer i'm not sure what will. And since these foriegners are already here, and theres nothing you can do about it, shouldn't we treat them kindly anyways?
And even if you aren't a christian, you should still agree, everyone deserves respect.
~Stacy Partin
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Day 31 (6/15/10)
Hey Everybody its Stacy. I know, I know, this is going to be put up late. I'm very aware of this and I apoligize sincerely. Please don't grill me.
The reason these are going to be up late is because I got grounded. Why? basically why im grounded is due to my attitude problem. I've lost my cell phone and my laptop. If these blogs wernt online it wouldnt be that big of a deal. But it is. So I'll be writing these blogs down on paper; then when I've earned back my computer privelages back, i'll transfer it.
I don't know how long i'll be grounded. It could be all summer possibly. I'm not allowed to ask. Being grounded isnt actually all bad. It has allowed me to be stripped of all my materialistic things that get in the way of me doing what needs to be done.
Thats all for today.
~Stacy Partin
The reason these are going to be up late is because I got grounded. Why? basically why im grounded is due to my attitude problem. I've lost my cell phone and my laptop. If these blogs wernt online it wouldnt be that big of a deal. But it is. So I'll be writing these blogs down on paper; then when I've earned back my computer privelages back, i'll transfer it.
I don't know how long i'll be grounded. It could be all summer possibly. I'm not allowed to ask. Being grounded isnt actually all bad. It has allowed me to be stripped of all my materialistic things that get in the way of me doing what needs to be done.
Thats all for today.
~Stacy Partin
Monday, June 14, 2010
Day 30 (6/14/10)
Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. -Ecclesiastes 9:10 (New Living Translation)
I touched on this awhile ago (refer to day 10) but now that i've found this, it expresses my thoughts on this where my words fail. But my question to everyone, well those who follow christ, is WHY do we fear man over christ? Should it not be the other way around?!?!
At the end of it all we'll be in his arms, well, spirtually speaking, we are right now. But we'll be in heaven then.
It seems so tragic that everyone under the sun suffers the same fate. That is why people are not more careful to be good. Instead, they choose their own mad course, for they have no hope. There is nothing ahead but death anyway -Ecclesiastes 9:3 (New Living Translation)
But as christians that should not be our mindset, this explains why:
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
-1 Timothy 4:12 (New Living Translation)
That is the reason why I act the way I act, you should to. As my youth pastor said, you may very well be the only representation of christ anyone ever gets. And I sure know I want everyone to experience this love, compassion, and security that I have the oppurtunity to experience everyday. Set an example.
~Stacy Partin
I touched on this awhile ago (refer to day 10) but now that i've found this, it expresses my thoughts on this where my words fail. But my question to everyone, well those who follow christ, is WHY do we fear man over christ? Should it not be the other way around?!?!
At the end of it all we'll be in his arms, well, spirtually speaking, we are right now. But we'll be in heaven then.
It seems so tragic that everyone under the sun suffers the same fate. That is why people are not more careful to be good. Instead, they choose their own mad course, for they have no hope. There is nothing ahead but death anyway -Ecclesiastes 9:3 (New Living Translation)
But as christians that should not be our mindset, this explains why:
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
-1 Timothy 4:12 (New Living Translation)
That is the reason why I act the way I act, you should to. As my youth pastor said, you may very well be the only representation of christ anyone ever gets. And I sure know I want everyone to experience this love, compassion, and security that I have the oppurtunity to experience everyday. Set an example.
~Stacy Partin
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Day 29 (6/13/10)
Hey everybody. Well today.... it pretty much sucked. Everything from my stalker at church, to getting asked by a little girl if I was a boy, to having my parents yell at me for nothing....all of it SUCKED. sorry this blog sucks today :/
~stacy
~stacy
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Day 28 (6/12/10)
Hey everybody! So today was my brothers graduation, it just made me smile to see him walk across the stage...
So many memories together.........
See when we were little, and our oldest brother was about our age, we played together alot. ah.... I just cant believe it......
~Stacy Partin
So many memories together.........
See when we were little, and our oldest brother was about our age, we played together alot. ah.... I just cant believe it......
~Stacy Partin
Friday, June 11, 2010
Day 26 (6/11/10)
So I hope you guys remember when I was talking about perspective two days ago. Well I found this quote from Buddha that went along with it, YES I am a christian, but I think this lines up with Gods word perfectly. Anyways, heres the quote:
"The mind is everything.
What you think, you become."
-Buddha
And I just thought it was perfect for my blog! Its so true!
We all have these mental clips we play over and over, and its great, but the thing is *what* are the clips? THOSE are youre desires! THOSE are youre very personal thoughts. Buddha put it well, what you think, you become. Dont let materialistic items, lust, or people consume your thoughts, It will consume you.
Think about what you think about.
~Stacy Partin
"The mind is everything.
What you think, you become."
-Buddha
And I just thought it was perfect for my blog! Its so true!
We all have these mental clips we play over and over, and its great, but the thing is *what* are the clips? THOSE are youre desires! THOSE are youre very personal thoughts. Buddha put it well, what you think, you become. Dont let materialistic items, lust, or people consume your thoughts, It will consume you.
Think about what you think about.
~Stacy Partin
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Day 25 (6/10/10)
Hey Everybody :) Today was the last day of school. The feeling is surreal and bitter-sweet. I can't even believe I made it here....at this point, I cant even picture two weeks ahead, much less the end of the year. Its wierd. This year has been, once again, bitter-sweet. I wish I wouldve developed more relationships with people, because, well, because I had the oppurtunity to. Anyways, I hope you enjoy these pictures :)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Day 24 (6/9/10)
Perspective? Whats yours?
What Is a perspective?
Perspective- a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Have you ever noticed, when your doing something with a good attitude, you complete the task correctly, without complaint. Imagine If we completed everything with this attitude.... wow.
Something to chew on...
whats your perspective?
~stacy
What Is a perspective?
Perspective- a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Have you ever noticed, when your doing something with a good attitude, you complete the task correctly, without complaint. Imagine If we completed everything with this attitude.... wow.
Something to chew on...
whats your perspective?
~stacy
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Day 23 (6/08/10)
So I need to consunt you guys about something i'd like your input on, so Im thinking about making this blog more detailed about my life, like a diary, then about once a week, I'll have a blog thats really deep. What do you think? comment below.
~stacy
PS. If you dont have a blog you can always email me at:
partin_ycats@yahoo.com
~stacy
PS. If you dont have a blog you can always email me at:
partin_ycats@yahoo.com
Monday, June 7, 2010
Day 22 (6/7/10)
I would ask please keep my family in prayer. My moms aunt has a tumor on her stomach and when they tried to put her in surgery, it was so big they couldnt remove it without damaging surrounding organs. Sometimes in life, things just flat out suck. And theres nothing you can do to control it. Its not your fault, but you still have to suffer. The tensions are so high right now...I dont even know this lady and I feel like breaking down...
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Day 21 (6/06/10)
Inertia- Physics. The tendency of a body to resist acceleration; the tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or of a body in straight line motion to stay in motion in a straight line unless acted on by an outside force.
I've found that there is more than one source of "inertia" in our lives. The physical type of intertia we all learned about in fifth grade, and the spirtual kind. More commonly reffered to as "Mental inertia". And you guessed it, thats what i'm going to be talking to you about today. My dad was reading me something about this the other day and I thought: "wow I have GOT to blog about this."
Mental Inertia is when you invision something good in your mind (mental) but you dont have the motivational push to get you there (inertia). This is a very common problem among human beings. Its human nature to wish to feel safe. This is a good thing, but at the same time, we need to take some ort of initiative to get where we dream of. The problem with humans is were always afraid to take that first step. I encourage you this week to rid your selfish insecurities, and get to were you want to be.
~stacy.
I've found that there is more than one source of "inertia" in our lives. The physical type of intertia we all learned about in fifth grade, and the spirtual kind. More commonly reffered to as "Mental inertia". And you guessed it, thats what i'm going to be talking to you about today. My dad was reading me something about this the other day and I thought: "wow I have GOT to blog about this."
Mental Inertia is when you invision something good in your mind (mental) but you dont have the motivational push to get you there (inertia). This is a very common problem among human beings. Its human nature to wish to feel safe. This is a good thing, but at the same time, we need to take some ort of initiative to get where we dream of. The problem with humans is were always afraid to take that first step. I encourage you this week to rid your selfish insecurities, and get to were you want to be.
~stacy.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Day 20 (6/5/10)
20th day vlog!!!!
Yes I am very proud of myself too. And you guys arent going to have a boring vlog today, TRUST ME! It'll actually be pretty long. Anyways, I really hope you guys are proud of me too! although theres only like 3 of you following this.At first I wasnt really concerned about having alot of followers, but I sorta want people to follow it though. Im not sure. I think I might have a couple parts of this blog just to organize it because its so long, im not ADD you guys I just have alot to talk about.
SO the first thing I'd like to talk about is my field trip to the zoo yesterday.
Yesterday was National donut day, and at Dunkin Donuts, if you bought a beverage, you got a free donut. We had a delightful breakfast at Dunkin Donuts. :D (random fact: for those of you who didnt know, I LOVE Dunkin Donuts!!!)
Then on the bus ride there (FOUR HOURS LONG!) it actually wasnt that bad I enjoyed being with my friends. But since I woke up at five, I was tired. My friend Joseph let me borrow his jacket and fell asleep. Aylin and dani took pictures:
Then we got to the Zoo :) we ate lunch, and there were geese all around it was fun! We got to feed them, they wernt shy either. After that we started going throught the African safari part of the Zoo; it was really depressing, because the teachers shuffled us so quickly through everything. oh and on the way home our ghetto little bus broke down :(
But we had a great time. Now ive decided not to include the deep little section I was going to put. I'll save it for tommorow.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Day 19 (6/4/10)
Day 19...wow.
Its really hard to believe. It feels like yesterday. It reminds me how much time ive wasted. I could've really helped some people, I couldve impacted lives forever. I was way to concerned about getting out of school and being done, it sent my motives out of whack.
Live like your dying!
Its really hard to believe. It feels like yesterday. It reminds me how much time ive wasted. I could've really helped some people, I couldve impacted lives forever. I was way to concerned about getting out of school and being done, it sent my motives out of whack.
Live like your dying!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Day 18 (6/3/10)
Im SO sorry guys! this is gonna be the third sucky blog in a row! I really dont have time to do a good one, because i gotta wake up at 5 tommorow, were going on a field trip to the zoo! (pictures maybe?) but yah. GOSH! I hate it when this happens its like, I wait to the last minute, and you guys end up getting a crappy blog for that day! GOSH!
~Stacy Partin
~Stacy Partin
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Day 17 (6/2/10)
Hey Everyone :) Im at a writers block today.....I really have no idea what to tell you guys :/ I mean, normally when I have a crappy blog its due to laziness, but I really dont know what to say hear.... hm.
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