light of the world

I don't know about ya'll... but in my opinion, 2003 has flown by. We're only days away from yet another year - and it seems like time is flying. Sometimes I'm scared to even blink my eyes, afraid of what I'll miss - or what might happen in that short moment. But I must continue pressing on, regardless. "Pressing on..." that was my theme for 2003 (Thanks Matt Theissan). I went to Winterfest last year, and Matt said that we needed to leave everything behind and just press on. To forget what our lives once held, and just start fresh. For the most part, I feel like I did that. I feel like a lot was accomplished this year, but I also allowed a lot to slow me down. This year, I've decided to really work towards being a light in the darkness. After all, "if my Father is the Light, then I inherit brightness" (Souljahz). So, I don't know where all of you stand right now... what you've been through this year... or what's in store for you this coming on... but remember this: "You are the light of the world." - Matthew 5:14
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its amazing to look back and see how drastically lives have been changed by the love of christ, mine included. Pressing on is such a good way to put it, for you just have to keep going in spite of any persecution...have a great year. Merry Christmas, continue to shine your light!
Way to go! Keep shining the light! :-)
Hey, That is such a great message, and that song speaks truth. I feel the same way. I hope that you have a great new year, shine as if you are a lamp on a hill, and keep pressin' on!
I really wish I was as faithful and as spiritual as you...I mean...I go to church...and I read my bible regularly..but it sounds like your whole life revolves around the Lord...and that is GREAT...you are so courageous for posting the messages you do...and standing up for your religion....I really admire you for that...:)
[Anonymous]
Hey kid. Im so thankfull to have found your journal. Iv been looking for a fellow christian. Im a PK and the kids that i live with dont truly understand why im so motivated to spread the word about jesus. And im glad to see im not the only one doing so. Pressing on is a great song Relient K are amazing have a good night.
[Anonymous]
Hi! Thanks! ^.^ That made my day! Hope u had a nice one too, and the years are flying by like nothing, it's scary in a way, we're runnin out of time, ooo and the your Diary Name, it's also a song from Relient K, he rocks ^.^ Mwhahaha so do da vegie tales ^.^; Uh yeah...not that i uh...watch em or anything...I was just sayin...*runs off trying not to blow his cover*
[Anonymous]
have you ever heard "Pressing On" by Relient K? Its a good song, download it
I'm sure you hear this all the time..but your words are beautiful, you have an incredible talent, and I can tell just by reading your entries how deep of a relationship you have with God, please keep me in your prayers, i really need it...anna
[Anonymous]
In all honesty not ta be rude..people leave comments to u n say that u speak beautifuly n stuff but i guess if they would jus pick up a bible they would see tha same things u jus said..n i dont kno why people have to see it n someones online journal to realize how amazing God is n how much he loves us! Im not putting u down bcz u seem ta be a role model to people but i dont kno y ppl jus cant pick up tha bible n read it! Nice diary tho! Later..
[Anonymous]
your dairy is so inspirational
it rocks my socks
xoxo julia
Thas very true! :) Later..
[Anonymous]
you are cool
[Anonymous]
Yesh- 2003 has really flown.
And Relient K rocks (I personally enjoy Sadie Hawkins).
Oh- and good luck being a light in the dark- I've been working for awhile. But it'll pay off one day...
Kudos to you!
lex
[Anonymous]
I went to winterfest once. my freshman year. that was in 2000.

you will pprobably never see this.