Sunday, 24 May 2009
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To Pray
There seems to be lots of controversy over some of President Obama's decisions and plans. I get the feeling that a lot of folks who voted for the man are now wishing they hadn't. Of course, nobody's going to run this country just the way everyone would like. That's impossible. People had issues with former Pres. Bush just as people now have issues with Pres. Obama.
I have to be honest, though, this country looks to be heading in a pretty scary direction. What with Gitmo and its included problems, dealings with Iran and North Korea, and the broken economy to boot. I'm not going to say that it's unfixable, but I will say that it's unfixable for any one individual.
And I'm not the kind of person that has complete faith in the system. I firmly believe that people, even those with the best of intentions, are experts at completely messing things up. It's human nature - people author chaos. While Mr. Obama may think he has all the right ideas to address this country's woes, the truth is that he's incapable of fixing anything on his own.
What am I saying? Simply to pray for your country's President. Whether you voted for the man or not, he needs your prayers; as Christians, we have the responsibility to pray for those people we may not agree with, and even those we completely oppose. We're God's children, and as such, we must pray.
So let's do that.
Saturday, 23 May 2009
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Oh, Hello
It's been quite some time since I last blogged. I posted that poem and then stopped. It wasn't my intention for it to happen that way...it just did.
Anyway, a lot's been going on since March. In some ways a lot has changed, and in some ways a lot has stayed the same. It's the stuff that's stayed the same that needs to change. Circumstances need to change. Plans need to form. And they will, at the right time. I feel like it's going to be the right time pretty soon, actually. Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.
But I don't have much to say tonight. I thought I'd just shoot this up here. Thanks for reading. :]
Thursday, 05 March 2009
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Oh, my soul,
You anguish and fight.
Wrestling with darkness,
You long to be more.
Better.
Stronger.
Wiser.
Yet you are tied.
Self-imposed fetters bind you.
These chains inhibit you.
You must break free.
Act.
Defy.
Shatter.
Serve your God, oh, my soul.
Delight His heart,
As a soothing aroma,
A holy sacrifice.
Obey.
Give.
Bless.
---Michael S.D.
March 5, 2009
Sunday, 01 March 2009
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God's Things
Remove God from His proper place in your life as a Christian and you will feel the side effects. I can testify to this. In times past I've neglected God in my day to day living, closing my eyes in bed at night with a quick prayer for forgiveness, followed the next day by more of the same.
I starved spiritually. It was terrible.
I'd like to encourage you to give God His rightful possessions: you and your time. You'll be better off for it, I promise. :)
Sunday, 22 February 2009
Thursday, 19 February 2009
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More On Wisdom
Reading the book of Proverbs lately has really fired up my desire for wisdom. I'm not kidding. Sitting and thinking about being wise is just...I don't even know what to call it. I think I'm on the verge of having the pursuit of wisdom become a passion, seriously.
People have called me wise, but I don't see myself that way so much. I mean, sure, by God's grace I make some wise decisions, but there's more to it than that. It's God's constant wisdom I'm after, the wisdom that stands out in the streets and calls passersby. The wisdom that pervades every dark corner of feeble human reasoning. The wisdom that keeps man from snares set by the prowling Adversary. If I employ it to its highest capacity, how much better off I will be!
And even then there still will be more room for more wisdom. I don't think anyone can ever be wise enough. But I must try to attain the highest degree nonetheless.
It's time I answer wisdom's cry decidedly.
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
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Your Xanga History
Hello, fellow Xangans! I thought this would be an interesting idea for an entry.
Just how long have you been using Xanga? When did you first sign up? Is your current account your original or did you start with a different one? Ever changed your screen name? If yes, why? And how long do you think you'll stick around, anyway?
I've been using Xanga on and off for about 7 years, now. I signed up back in about August of 2002 when I was 14. My original account was under the screen name of CrossCarrier. Didn't have much to blog about back then, so it fizzled, and then I deleted it (kinda wish I hadn't.) Afterward I showed up again, with a brand new account. That was about, oh, 2006. Once again it died, and I deleted it, (silly Mike.) Finally in February of last year I got my Irishman_T account. No, I won't be deleting this one.
Never have changed my screen name within an account, and I plan to hang around as long as I have a working internet connection or old age prohibits me.
How about you? What's your Xanga history?
Saturday, 14 February 2009
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Happy V Day
Happy Valentine's Day to you! I wish you a wonderful Saturday, even if you're single like me. I encourage you to look at all you have and thank God for it, even if it doesn't include a significant other.
Remember, His love for you is greater than any human being's ever could be. That's pretty awesome.
God bless. :)
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- Name: Mike
- Birthday: 12/3/1987
- Gender: Male
- Member Since: 2/10/2008
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"I used to complain about the shoes I wore, until I saw the boy with no feet."
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"You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same. You are amazing, God."
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