Hey!
So I know its been like FOREVER since I posted last. So much has happened since the last time I posted. I turned 17, enlisted in the Army National Guard, and am now working for UPS pending my ship date for BCT.
You know, I thought I had my life figured out. But somehow life seemed to happen. I was all prepared to leave in October for BCT. I passed my GED testing and now have a GED. Now the Army is telling me to wait... Well I guess it isn't actually the Army. Its God. He always has a plan. No matter what happens in life He seems to work everything out.
I know it gets rough sometimes but no matter what comes against us we have to keep going. I had a sergeant tell me that. "No matter how hard it gets just keep going..." Wise words...
We, as Christians, often get discouraged when we see things getting messed up in our lives.We get frustrated and confused. We put up walls and think nothing but the negative about our situation. IF we could just reach out to God and open our hearts to Him, He will help us! He is the one who gives us strength...
So much is going on in my life and I feel discouraged a lot. I always remember who watches my 6 an d never leaves me. He is faithful... Now we have to be faithful.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Hey Guys,
It's been quite awhile since I last posted on here! So much has been going on in my life. Church, school, family....All of it is taking its toll. My church is great. I love the people in it with all my heart! Sometimes unfortunately, I feel like I am not getting anything out of it. Man, It seems like in some services I am getting NOWHERE. Crazy thing is the power of God is so strong it seems like the roof is going to come off the building! At the same time though I am not feeling a special touch...Its like God is going around the church touching everybody else but me! I pray and I pray! I told God that I don't want to have to beg Him to touch me in a special way. I hope it doesn't come to that but I will do whatever I have to do in order for Him to touch me.
I had one experience a few weeks ago that left me shaking. I went in my room one night. My blinds were open and i could see the stars in the sky. I felt so small. How could a God so big and mighty love a little spec on a pebble hanging in the universe?? How could He have been so merciful to me enough to save me?
Thoughts raced through my mind and I started to cry. People, I never cry! This night, however, I couldn't stop crying. One thought reigned over the rest, grace. Grace, Grace, Grace..... So much grace for such an unworthy sinner. God stretched out His grace for YOU AND ME! Unconditionally. Without saying, " Now I am gonna give you this grace but you have to do what I say or die!" NO! God gave us His grace without condition. His love is so abundant! Its sad that we take it for granted so many times. We live our own lives with desire for worldly things not the things of God.
It takes faith to believe in something. I have plenty of faith. I believe and have faith that God is REAL and He is watching you and I. I am worried though. He is coming quickly...Will I be ready? Will I make it into Heaven? I have been frivolously doing my own thing. I have made many mistakes. I have flaws. I NEED HELP!
That's what is so awesome about God. He helps us when we ask for it. BUT! BUT, we have to give everything to Him. Two keywords there: GIVE and EVERYTHING. With you doing those things God cant fix your problems. He wants to but He wont push His way into your life. He is a perfect gentleman. He wont force you or I to be saved.
I need prayer. I need strength. I need help. I need to do whats right! I need support. Friends who care. I know your out there!
*SIGH* Alright, that's probably enough jabbering for now! I am going to go get in touch with God.
God Bless you all!
Seth
It's been quite awhile since I last posted on here! So much has been going on in my life. Church, school, family....All of it is taking its toll. My church is great. I love the people in it with all my heart! Sometimes unfortunately, I feel like I am not getting anything out of it. Man, It seems like in some services I am getting NOWHERE. Crazy thing is the power of God is so strong it seems like the roof is going to come off the building! At the same time though I am not feeling a special touch...Its like God is going around the church touching everybody else but me! I pray and I pray! I told God that I don't want to have to beg Him to touch me in a special way. I hope it doesn't come to that but I will do whatever I have to do in order for Him to touch me.
I had one experience a few weeks ago that left me shaking. I went in my room one night. My blinds were open and i could see the stars in the sky. I felt so small. How could a God so big and mighty love a little spec on a pebble hanging in the universe?? How could He have been so merciful to me enough to save me?
Thoughts raced through my mind and I started to cry. People, I never cry! This night, however, I couldn't stop crying. One thought reigned over the rest, grace. Grace, Grace, Grace..... So much grace for such an unworthy sinner. God stretched out His grace for YOU AND ME! Unconditionally. Without saying, " Now I am gonna give you this grace but you have to do what I say or die!" NO! God gave us His grace without condition. His love is so abundant! Its sad that we take it for granted so many times. We live our own lives with desire for worldly things not the things of God.
It takes faith to believe in something. I have plenty of faith. I believe and have faith that God is REAL and He is watching you and I. I am worried though. He is coming quickly...Will I be ready? Will I make it into Heaven? I have been frivolously doing my own thing. I have made many mistakes. I have flaws. I NEED HELP!
That's what is so awesome about God. He helps us when we ask for it. BUT! BUT, we have to give everything to Him. Two keywords there: GIVE and EVERYTHING. With you doing those things God cant fix your problems. He wants to but He wont push His way into your life. He is a perfect gentleman. He wont force you or I to be saved.
I need prayer. I need strength. I need help. I need to do whats right! I need support. Friends who care. I know your out there!
*SIGH* Alright, that's probably enough jabbering for now! I am going to go get in touch with God.
God Bless you all!
Seth
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Hey People!
Good evening!
I am writing this a little bit before I go to church. I had a OK day. I was a little depressed this morning cause of drama in my life. I wish life didn't have drama! lol It does though and it always will. We have to learn to deal with it. We can get upset at all the stress in our life but the truth of the matter is if we don't let go of our stress it will bit us in the end.....not the behind.....the END! lol I encourage you all(or for you southerners, "All y'all") to read your Bibles and pray a little bit each day. Not just for yourself but for other people too. I have seen in my life and walk with God that if put God first He will put you first. Think about that one! Any who...*To himself* How on earth did I get off on that????
Any who, I thank God for His wonderful blessing in my life! He is SOOOOOO GOOD!! I don't know where you are in God right now but I hope you get as close to Him as you can. He will change your life...
I was talking with one of my friends today and I got to thinking. We are God's children correct? Why do we beg Him for stuff? We are like, " God please just do this for me! God I need you to do this," or that or whatever your prayer is... Hey y'all lift up your heads and go on and ask! He(meaning God, in case you were wondering) Will answer all that you ask. The Bible says that you have not because you ask not. It also says to ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be open unto you. So ask people!! ASK! God said it and we need to believe it.
I also know that we tend to think of everything that we need before we do what God wants. We need to live our lives as a thank you to Him for what He did on that cross.
Well I got to go to church so I will ttyl!
God Bless you guys and I love you all!
Remember to pray and ask!
Seth J. Murphy
I am writing this a little bit before I go to church. I had a OK day. I was a little depressed this morning cause of drama in my life. I wish life didn't have drama! lol It does though and it always will. We have to learn to deal with it. We can get upset at all the stress in our life but the truth of the matter is if we don't let go of our stress it will bit us in the end.....not the behind.....the END! lol I encourage you all(or for you southerners, "All y'all") to read your Bibles and pray a little bit each day. Not just for yourself but for other people too. I have seen in my life and walk with God that if put God first He will put you first. Think about that one! Any who...*To himself* How on earth did I get off on that????
Any who, I thank God for His wonderful blessing in my life! He is SOOOOOO GOOD!! I don't know where you are in God right now but I hope you get as close to Him as you can. He will change your life...
I was talking with one of my friends today and I got to thinking. We are God's children correct? Why do we beg Him for stuff? We are like, " God please just do this for me! God I need you to do this," or that or whatever your prayer is... Hey y'all lift up your heads and go on and ask! He(meaning God, in case you were wondering) Will answer all that you ask. The Bible says that you have not because you ask not. It also says to ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be open unto you. So ask people!! ASK! God said it and we need to believe it.
I also know that we tend to think of everything that we need before we do what God wants. We need to live our lives as a thank you to Him for what He did on that cross.
Well I got to go to church so I will ttyl!
God Bless you guys and I love you all!
Remember to pray and ask!
Seth J. Murphy
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Hello Everyone!
My name is Seth Murphy. I am a pastor's son from Oregon. I started this blog in hopes of encouraging teens through my experiences and believe me there have been many. Please feel free to read my posts and see if my stories and testimonies help you.
We all make mistakes. Teens like me struggle with so much nowadays. Worldly influences are everywhere. They are on the radio, the TV, the Internet, at school, wherever it is teens are faced with peer pressure like never before. The pressure to fit in.The pressure to have abortions, cut themselves, drink,do drugs,shack up, commit suicide and the list goes on and on! Depression is on the rise. I know. I've been there. I also know that where there is a temptation God always makes a way of escape. Face it....you cant afford to make those stupid mistakes. God doesn't want you to and neither do I....I have made my share of mistakes but I thank God that His mercies are new every morning! His Grace is abundant! So lift your head up cause you are His child! Can I get an Amen?? Thank you...
OK! OK! Enough preaching for one day! lol I want you teens to know that you have a friend....and no its not me that I'm talking about! lol I'm talking about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He can change your world and turn it upside down. He can make everything right. Will it be easy? NO! Was it easy for God to die for you? NO but He did! And I think we should give every once of us back to Him for it. Amen? lol
We get so rapped up in ourselves and what we think. We need to start thinking about what He thinks. I encourage you to pray and read the Word. You will find the answers you seek. God is faithful and just. Just look to Him.
Well that's all I can post for tonight! lol I will write later!
God Bless You!
My name is Seth Murphy. I am a pastor's son from Oregon. I started this blog in hopes of encouraging teens through my experiences and believe me there have been many. Please feel free to read my posts and see if my stories and testimonies help you.
We all make mistakes. Teens like me struggle with so much nowadays. Worldly influences are everywhere. They are on the radio, the TV, the Internet, at school, wherever it is teens are faced with peer pressure like never before. The pressure to fit in.The pressure to have abortions, cut themselves, drink,do drugs,shack up, commit suicide and the list goes on and on! Depression is on the rise. I know. I've been there. I also know that where there is a temptation God always makes a way of escape. Face it....you cant afford to make those stupid mistakes. God doesn't want you to and neither do I....I have made my share of mistakes but I thank God that His mercies are new every morning! His Grace is abundant! So lift your head up cause you are His child! Can I get an Amen?? Thank you...
OK! OK! Enough preaching for one day! lol I want you teens to know that you have a friend....and no its not me that I'm talking about! lol I'm talking about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He can change your world and turn it upside down. He can make everything right. Will it be easy? NO! Was it easy for God to die for you? NO but He did! And I think we should give every once of us back to Him for it. Amen? lol
We get so rapped up in ourselves and what we think. We need to start thinking about what He thinks. I encourage you to pray and read the Word. You will find the answers you seek. God is faithful and just. Just look to Him.
Well that's all I can post for tonight! lol I will write later!
God Bless You!
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