Timothy




Hey all... this post is actually from yesterday, but I was too busy in the evening to finish the post.


I just started reading Timothy today in my quiet time. In the first chapter God has revealed so much that I couldn't help but share it with you all. First, Paul and Timothy's relationship with each other was so strong. Timothy listened to and obeyed Paul's orders to stay where he was, and continue winning people over to the Lord. Another thing that was really prominent was Paul's understanding of what he was saved from and how he, now on this side of the cross, carries out his life. This way of life is not exactly written, but rather it is implied in how Paul tells Timothy to treat people who are not believers. Treat them with love and not judgement. I think that as Christians, we can only do this if we remember what we were saved from, but with gratitude, not condemnation. We have to not look back, but keep moving forward with the divine love of God in our hearts burning passionately. We have to love those who seem unloveable, we have to encourage the people who are 'full of themselves,' we have to be the light for every person that we see. When they see us, they will know that we are Christians by how we act.



Today I got my wisdom teeth out. It went really well. I'm taking the pain meds. and trying to stay ahead of the pain. So far it's working. Thanks to all of you who have been praying! Hopefully I will be able to make it to play practice tomorrow night. :)
Why on earth is it snowing outside in April while I am on spring break? Maybe God did that because he knew I couldnt be outside anyway. Thanks for the favor!

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  1. MERRICKApril 7, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Hey- good post. I've always loved how much the father-son relationship is shown through Paul and Timothy. The love between the two of them is just so great.

    Hope you recover fully. It doesn't hurt all too bad... Oh yea- loving the snow. Enjoy it- it's the last for a long time... knock on wood :D

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  2. ElisabethApril 8, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Great post!

    I hope you continue to feel better! I am getting mine out May 1st, so I have lots of questions to ask! lol.

    In the next couple days, if your mouth isn't hurting and you can talk, call me! I have news!

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