Monday, November 29, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Life Lesson #9
Life Lesson #9: Love your enemies
What does this mean to you? Do you ever think this is just something that applies to you if someday someone robs your house? Then you can pray for them? Or if someone does something really super terrible to you one day. Then you can forgive them. Or maybe you've even dared to apply it to that girl at school that hates your guts.
But what about looking at things in a different way.
Now, don't get me wrong, all those things listed definitely count. But what I'm saying is, just because we don't use the term "enemies" so freely today. In the case of this verse and lesson it can be applied to much more. Hear me out, I'm not saying to go out and start labeling a bunch of people your "enemies". But do consider this for a second.
Classic situation: You're walking along in the halls and your about to pass some "popular" person. It's just you two, and you really want to talk to them. From everything you've seen, they seem really cool. So you say hi. They don't reply. They don't even look at you. Don't even notice you.
I'm afraid in the past this has very easily made me bitter. When it comes to situations like this I adopt a sort of "If you snub me, I'll snub you back" attitude. Even lowering myself to gossiping about how stuck up they are, at times. But you see, this is exactly the type of place that Matthew 5:44 fits in. Instead of getting mad, gossiping, resenting it, feeling depressed, or even shrugging it off, were supposed to pray for them. To love them. To do good to them.
At this, I admit, I have failed...miserably. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna stop there. I plan on working on my attitude. To try and make a change for the better. To love the "popular" people. To love those that think they are too good for me. To pray for them honestly and earnestly. Not judge. Not gossip. Not hate. But love.
So, how about you?
What does this mean to you? Do you ever think this is just something that applies to you if someday someone robs your house? Then you can pray for them? Or if someone does something really super terrible to you one day. Then you can forgive them. Or maybe you've even dared to apply it to that girl at school that hates your guts.
But what about looking at things in a different way.
Now, don't get me wrong, all those things listed definitely count. But what I'm saying is, just because we don't use the term "enemies" so freely today. In the case of this verse and lesson it can be applied to much more. Hear me out, I'm not saying to go out and start labeling a bunch of people your "enemies". But do consider this for a second.
Classic situation: You're walking along in the halls and your about to pass some "popular" person. It's just you two, and you really want to talk to them. From everything you've seen, they seem really cool. So you say hi. They don't reply. They don't even look at you. Don't even notice you.
I'm afraid in the past this has very easily made me bitter. When it comes to situations like this I adopt a sort of "If you snub me, I'll snub you back" attitude. Even lowering myself to gossiping about how stuck up they are, at times. But you see, this is exactly the type of place that Matthew 5:44 fits in. Instead of getting mad, gossiping, resenting it, feeling depressed, or even shrugging it off, were supposed to pray for them. To love them. To do good to them.
At this, I admit, I have failed...miserably. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna stop there. I plan on working on my attitude. To try and make a change for the better. To love the "popular" people. To love those that think they are too good for me. To pray for them honestly and earnestly. Not judge. Not gossip. Not hate. But love.
So, how about you?
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
bleah
Sorry folks, no Life lesson for you today. I've got too many too learn myself.
And then there's also the fact that I spent the day facebook stalking, watching tearjerker movies, and listening to sappy love songs
...
I hate this mood.
And then there's also the fact that I spent the day facebook stalking, watching tearjerker movies, and listening to sappy love songs
...
I hate this mood.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Life Lessons #7
Life Lesson #7: Give thanks in everything; meaning when things are good, as well as when they suck.
No one ever said it was easy.
No one ever said it was easy.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Life Lessons #5
Life Lesson # 5? I'm loosing count already...
Anyway!
Hobbies are fun! Hobbies are more fun when they make you money. The End.
Anyway!
Hobbies are fun! Hobbies are more fun when they make you money. The End.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Life Lessons #4
Life Lesson #4: Commitments are easy to make, but very hard to break.
SO think about that next time you just jump into something. Think before you speak.
SO think about that next time you just jump into something. Think before you speak.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Life Lessons #3
Life lesson #3: ...
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Oh heck, I don't have anything for you today...all I did was school...all. day. long.
I suppose I could just give some sort of advice about persevering when things get tough and seem like they will never end..
But I don't really feel like it.
I just feel like sleeping.
So I'll just say this: A little rest and relaxation is good for the soul. Hey, even God did it :)
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Oh heck, I don't have anything for you today...all I did was school...all. day. long.
I suppose I could just give some sort of advice about persevering when things get tough and seem like they will never end..
But I don't really feel like it.
I just feel like sleeping.
So I'll just say this: A little rest and relaxation is good for the soul. Hey, even God did it :)
Monday, November 8, 2010
Life Lessons from Anna's spelling book
So today, I thought I would deviate from the normal ol'e life lesson and give you instead something different. I know what your thinking. Four days into this and you're already changing things up?? Yeah well...yes, I suppose I am.
So today, as I was saying, I thoughtt I'd give you something different. An excerpt from my vocabulary book. I thought you just might enjoy it...being that it has already become my new favorite word of the day:
Stellify - To transform something into a star.
haha so yeah, pure awesomeness, I know ;)
So today, as I was saying, I thoughtt I'd give you something different. An excerpt from my vocabulary book. I thought you just might enjoy it...being that it has already become my new favorite word of the day:
Stellify - To transform something into a star.
haha so yeah, pure awesomeness, I know ;)
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Life Lessons #2
Life Lessons #2 : Nobody likes obeying their parents. But we have to anyway. Suck it up.
(And if you do like obeying your parents then I either want to know your secret or what planet you're from.)
Side Note: This life lesson was purely directed toward and intended for me. It was a basically note to myself...
So, sorry if I offended you in any way.
More Side Thoughts:...God, what were you thinking?...
(And if you do like obeying your parents then I either want to know your secret or what planet you're from.)
Side Note: This life lesson was purely directed toward and intended for me. It was a basically note to myself...
So, sorry if I offended you in any way.
More Side Thoughts:...God, what were you thinking?...
Friday, November 5, 2010
Life Lessons from Anna :D
So I thought I would start this thing on my blog that I've had in my head for quites some time. I want to start a "life lessons from Anna" series. Here's the deal, everyday...or something like that, I'll come up with some little peice of knowledge I'd learned from that day and post it on my blog. Then maybe, if I felt like explaining it, I'd add a little paragraph at the bottom. Like the idea? Well, let's try it out then shall we?
Life Lessons #1: Focusing on thoughts of bad things in your life, awkward moments, lost friends, and times of hurt will only make you depressed. Thinking of things that made you happy and make you laugh, is good for the soul.
I know this seems pretty straight forward and cliche. But it's very true. It's also something I have to remind myself of quite often. Not only will focusing on the bad mak you depressed, it can make you worry, get frustrated, loose your appetite, be anxious, and even get sick. Whereas thinking on good things, giving thanks, and remembering things that made you laugh will make you happier, more sane, give you a fresh outlook on life, and even be healthier. I mean come on; laughing can be one grueling ab workout!
So yeah I guess what I'm trying to say is this:
Phillipians 4:6-8
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—think on these things.
Life Lessons #1: Focusing on thoughts of bad things in your life, awkward moments, lost friends, and times of hurt will only make you depressed. Thinking of things that made you happy and make you laugh, is good for the soul.
I know this seems pretty straight forward and cliche. But it's very true. It's also something I have to remind myself of quite often. Not only will focusing on the bad mak you depressed, it can make you worry, get frustrated, loose your appetite, be anxious, and even get sick. Whereas thinking on good things, giving thanks, and remembering things that made you laugh will make you happier, more sane, give you a fresh outlook on life, and even be healthier. I mean come on; laughing can be one grueling ab workout!
So yeah I guess what I'm trying to say is this:
Phillipians 4:6-8
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—think on these things.
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