Will You Still?

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Will You Still?

By R.Andrew

December 13, 2010

Will you still love me?

When lies begin to feel like truths, and

doubt begins to trouble you,

will you still love me?

When others attack my name and

ridicule you - the pain you bear, I feel it too.

Will you still love me?

When skies darken for the night,

and loneliness in you arise;

the voice you hear is me,

calling for you to see that you can survive.

My strength is yours when you have none.

For your life, I've given my begotten Son.

To commune with you is a joyous thing!

My child, your needs, I have in mind,

solutions that I have bestowed in your life.

The love I have is deep for you.

No one can tear between us two.

I can give you more than you can measure,

far beyond any worldly treasure.

Though others may leave me for sin,

and though I will forgive again,

will you still love me?

Child, you are my special one -

creation fashioned like my Son.

But child, I know that there is doubt, and

my heart aches that this has come about.

To give up would be a disastrous thing.

What more is there that I can explain?

And when time changes for the worse, and tears

fall down and moisten the earth,

I will be there with you through it all,

even if your faith is very small.

Don't look back on the things in your life

that have given you all your strife.

And while I know the answer,

it is best that you do too!

For I have given you all my proof.

Your name is still written in my book;

eternal life is still given from me to you.

No more guessing, doubting, and losing faith.

No more thinking that it is already too late.

I am waiting with open arms.

All that needs to be known is this,

above the mysteries that exist,

will you still love me?

© 2010 by Richard Andrew Gonzalez

 

If You're In Need of Strength...

I ran across clips of a singer named William McDowell who sings several songs that I think will give strength to whomever needs to be uplifted at this very moment of reading this:

Video Sources: YouTube's igivemyselfaway channel.

God's Light...

For a couple of weeks now I've heard a particular song on the Christian radio that simply stopped me in my tracks and forced me to listen to the lyrics of its message. Up until now I could not find out what song it was. Fortunately,  I came across the title of this great song! I love how it speaks about God's guiding light, right there shining in the sky, during our hardships, letting us all know that He is here with us through the tough times. The song is titled Light Up the Sky, and it's by the band The Afters.

The Afters - Light Up the Sky

Video Source: YouTube's economyofmercy channel.

Movie Suggestion: To Save a Life

Title: To Save a Life

DVD Released: August 3, 2010

Rating: PG13

Details: To Save a Life is a Christian film about a boy, Jake Taylor, who chose popularity and fame over a long-time friendship. This choice alienates his former friend who ends up committing suicide.This tragic event sparks a change in Jake that makes him question the purpose of life and the acts of friendship to the point that he encounters the chance to redeem himself by saving the life of another.

While it is a Christian film, it is not "safe" in terms of secular teenage actions: premarital sex, drinking, drugs, suicide, cutting, and mild language (nothing extreme) are briefly present but handled in a creative manner. By presenting these themes, this film showcases the very gritty, dirty realization of the life of being a young adult in today's world. Moreover, the film also touches upon divorce, adultery, abortion, adoption, and Christian "stereotypes" about today's churches.

As I said above, all of these themes are presented in a skillful, creative manner without getting too graphic and straying away from being a Christian film for both parents, teenagers, and young adults. It is because of these themes that every parent, teenager, and young adult should see this film. In the end, the filmmakers brilliantly wove these current taboos of today's culture into a film that strives to acknowledge the purpose of God's love and guidance even through the rough times of life. It brings me hope that there could actually be a new improvement to the way Christian films are made - I cannot express how much I want Christian films to succeed, but they must also have a great story (this movie succeeds only in second to the Christian movie Fireproof).

I really enjoyed this film.The story was moving, and I actually cared about the characters (which is rare for me to do for some Christian movies). Furthermore, I believe those who choose to watch the film will also care about the characters too! Below is a trailer for the film (beware of the brief minor language I mentioned).

How Much Does the Bible Mean to You?

Truly a good message, in the midst of a parody of stereotypes, about this everlasting gift God has given us to know Him. Watch the end, you'll know what I mean.

The Skinny on the Bible

Video Source: theskitguys

 

My Heart...and Facebook

My heart belongs to God...I look at the word "Christian" and think about the letters that bind together to make this word. So many people claim to be Christian and have made the word meaningless by how they live their lives inappropriately in the world. There should be a better word to describe those who do follow Christ with all their might. How about "Christ-Follower?" Better, but, in truth, it's just a fancier word for "Christian." However, the name gives a more narrow approach - a purpose or reason of who they are. All I know is that when I think about Him my spirit says, "My heart belongs to God." Such a deep feeling occurs, and such a glorious adoration is present at that moment. One that truly trumps simply saying, " Christian."

Just my opinion about Facebook's option for "Religious Views."

Smile...

Take the time to smile...No matter if, at the exact moment, you are hurting deep inside. No matter if you feel as though you are alone and have no one. Smile...Watch something funny. Listen to a funny song. Read a funny poem. Recall a funny memory. Write something funny and ridiculous that you know will bring a smile on your face. Just take the time to smile. 

If someone has hurt you, forgive them. If you have witnessed loss, grieve. But do not let your whole world be consumed to these things. Give your problems to God. Lay your burdens down before Him and He will take them up and deal with them. He will comfort you and give you rest. He will give you the strength to move mountains. 

Just do not forget to smile...A part of knowing that we are humans is that we know that grieving indicates that we are alive. Our emotions: anger and sorrow are always there to remind us that we do those things because we are alive...but happiness also does the same thing. So smile. Laugh. Let your soul sing with laughter as you embrace the smile on your face. When you smile, all of the pain and sorrow...all of the problems that you may be going through...they all cease away. Even if it is just for a minute, they vanish! So smile...

SMILE