Monday, February 23, 2009
John the Evangelist 1st-2nd Century
I thought this had a great message. It was easy to understand, but was short and sweet and still very profound. I thought it was interesting when it said, "in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god". I thought that it meant, that Jesus was the first born, he was the beginning, he had the word from his father, and he had the authority to spread his message, meaning he was the word. It then said, " to all who receive him, he gives power to become the children of god". If we will except his message in hopes to be come better people, he will help us as we put in our effort to do our best. Whether that be through our trails or problems we encounter in everyday life. The next quote I really liked and thought it was very true. It reads, " you will know the truth and the truth will make you free". I thought of just one example of how this was true in my life. It is different in all religions but it relates to a health code, or set of commandments. I have had people tell me that because I don't drink I cant have fun, but rather I look at it as a freedom I can have. Alcohol impairs your brain and slows down your thought process. Therefore I can be free and make decisions on my own because I have the truth and it makes me free rather than restricting me and impairing my brain, often putting others in dangerous situations. This was a great speech and I thought it was very true.
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Im on the same page as you in thinking that through our trials we can have power. It's a choice to let a trials destroy us or develope us. The trials make us stronger and stronger people definitly have power.
ReplyDeleteI also have a truth story that has set me free in my life. I have experienced going to court for the last 3 years for a terrible ugly divorce after 24 years of marriage and the whole opposing side has lied from the beggining because of the hurt and pain he feels for being alone. He walks around the community with head hung low, slumpped shoulders and bad mouthing every chance he gets. He is not speaking the truth and it has become his bondage of bitterness. I have been truthful because I finally found my fight to leave a unhealthy relationship and not a mean evil selfish reason, plus it is hard to remember your lies. I am not free of the pain but free to hold my head up high and approve of the reflection I see in the mirror.