Just Real.

Ate asked 2 good questions..A pastor replied amazingly…inspiringly. :)

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39

It’s easy to quote … but hard to live by. 

I think living as a Christian in society is always going to be hard. Generally we love-on and accept people as much as we can … but our first duty is to follow God. In society I do not try to rock the boat, unless it’s a matter of following God versus following man. 

Also … while we’re called to be at peace with everyone as best as we can (Romans 12:18), we also must realize that when we became Christians God made us holy through Jesus. Holy literally means “set-apart”, or in modern language, “different”. There will always be a certain amount of tension between Christians and non-Christians. That doesn’t mean we can’t be friends. Or care for and love each other … but we are different. 

Also Jesus said: “Remember the words I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. (John 15:20). 

But he also said: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

So how can you be a Christian in this society? Be as faithful as you can to God, ask for forgiveness when you need to, and be intentional about growing closer to God. You’ll find that you love people better and have more confidence in your faith … and be given deeper wisdom from the Holy Spirit. 

As for how to fight off temptation …
It depends on what exactly we’re talking about. 

But in general terms, the best way to fight off temptation is to … run away! See Joseph’s story in Genesis 3:-12. Alcoholics can’t hang out in a bar. Gluttens can’t spend their days in a candy shop. And from my own life … when Kristin and I were dating we wouldn’t be a lone anywhere. And to this day I never allow myself to be alone with a woman other than Kristin. I’m just not strong enough to fight off sexual temptation in the heat of the moment. So I remove myself from the relationships and/or physical proximities where temptation would be the strongest. 

Of course I also prya about my temptations … but honestly, I think that’s a secondary issue. If I put myself into places where I could sin, I think a part of my heart is already desiring to sin. 

I think I’m in love with a kid.

LOL. well no not really a kid. but he IS younger than me.

ATE! HELP! LOLOL.

-Jan

It has been awhile…

Like my lovely sister said..it has been awhile….an update on my part soon to come…

Love you baby sister!

So We Haven’t Been on Here For a While Now

I think it’s that time to get back on here && restart it all over again.
I miss going on here.

Let’s update.
The last time I ever went on this tumblr was when I was still in the Philippines.
Quezon City.

That was 2 years ago pretty much. && Alot happened to me and I pretty much forgot about this blog and just continued on my own personal one.
From time to time My older sister, Rhea, would come on here and post random stuff.

After a while she made her own. And we both forgot about this tumblr. 

what happened to me you ask?
I went from Quezon City, and went all the way down to my Mom in the province of Dasmarinas. stayed there for almost two years.

Now i’m back in the states..living in Washington State.

yeah I tend to travel from here and there.

I’m putting my life back together. And So is my Older Sister. We’re apart, still.
But we’re working on it. Trying to put our family back together again.

Anyway it’s official. I’m going to try updating this tumblr from now on.
So stay tuned yeah?

Much love,

Jan  

IDK.

A year ago today I arrived back in San Diego from Guam…the year flew by and it hasnt been easy…not being able to find a job right away…not being able to eat or eating once a day.. and nearly being homeless…now…its almost as if i just arrived from Guam…looking for work and soon enough once again not really knowing what i’m gonna do or where i’m gonna go….This wednesday i meet with a Pima Medical Advisor…once again try to do something and hope i will be able to finish it….waiting on unemployment…but who knows…i dont know what to expect…maybe i just wasnt supposed to be back in San Diego…

til next time.