Talmidim (The Servants)

I have been approaching some big changes in my life. In 10 days I become a married man- A husband. Makes me think of Uncle Ben from Spider Man when he says to Peter "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility".

I am freaked out. Not because I am scared but the bar has personally been set very high for myself. I want to be a husband that can stand before God at the end of his days and have God say "You served me well, Good Job". Not just as a husband but as a man of God. I think Society Sucks! Society has set the standard that it is ok to divorce, it's acceptable to abuse your love one physically and emotionally. I WILL NOT BE A HUSBAND THAT DOES THIS. I will not be a man of God that makes excuses and compromises for what he is called to do.

I recently download a CD on itunes on my new church computer. I downloaded For Todays "Portraits" CD and the album is awesome. Many people may not like the style but I will argue that this is one of the few bands out there who is out there seeking their calling to minister to people through this aspect. There is one song called "Talmidium" (The Servants). Its the very last song of the track. The lyrics for this song are:

Lord of glory, make us worthy to possess your name. Lord of glory, make us worthy to possess your name. And give us a new name. And call us your people, God. And give us a new name.

Ezekiel 36:26-28 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. You will live in the land I gave to your forefathers; you will be my people and I will be your God.”

Lord of glory, make us worthy to possess your name. Lord of glory, make us worthy to possess your name. And give us a new name. And call us your people, God. And give us a new name.Lord of glory, make us worthy to possess your name.

I need to be reminded that since my life is changing and that new things are ahead that I have been changed already through Jesus Christ. He chose willingly and sacrificially to give his life on the cross with me on his mind. This change and the new spirit that has been put into me gives me the purpose to make a difference in what I do with me life. I need to allow this to keep me strong and motivated in my life.

Another Verse that has been sticking out to me is Proverbs 5:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do". God allow me to have a pure heart fixed on what you want it fixed on. The following verses say "Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path with your feet, then stick to that path and stay safe. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil".

Easier said than done- So easy for Satan to get ahold of his people when good is happening. The last part hits me hard- Keep your feet from following Evil- Lord I pray that I can keep on path, recongize what evil is and to not be attracted to it.