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Comment by Travis Grubbs on July 10, 2009 at 12:33pm

Hi Bobby:

"Stuffed with Junk" is so true and really hits close to home. did you get my last message? It was sent about 7 or 8 days ago, just before I went on vacation. I was thinking that you and your wife could join Tanya and I for dinner one evening in Statesboro.

Comment by Bobby on July 10, 2009 at 11:37am

Greetings ya'll,
I haven't been taking care of my business lately. I'm so busy, and so stressed. I'm currently taking two Graduate Summer Intensive classes, so I'm doing a lot of studying and writing. Anyway, I got this email from my sister and just wanted to share it with everyone. I hope it blesses you. Have a great weekend.
Peace,
Bobby


STUFFED WITH JUNK

By Ron Hutchcraft

The other day one of our team members shared a discovery she made during the remodeling of her kitchen. The counter top had been removed, and as she looked into this little 6"x8" drawer by the sink, she saw that it was completely stuffed - with like "stuff!" She realized that for 24 years she had been sticking things into that drawer: twist ties, rubber bands - you know, everything. There were some useful things in the back, but they were inaccessible because of all the "stuff." It had been a long time since the drawer had been opened very much; our friend just crammed things into it and occasionally pulled it open an inch or two to use something out of it. But looking down on it all from above, she was surprised to see what was in there. Almost everything in that drawer could be thrown away, but it had been accumulating for years. And that drawer was much more useful now that it was emptied out.
You've got to wonder what God sees when He looks down on the contents of our life. The "top" is always off as far as His view of us is concerned. He sees directly into our heart, our motives, our every thought. And all too often, our life and our heart are cluttered with "stuff" - things we've filled our life with that are simply unnecessary to Him, useless to Him; actually limiting our usefulness to Him.
Some of us won't realize how useless a lot of our life has been until it's too late to do anything about it; we'll wait until the Judgment Seat of Christ. Paul talks about it in 1 Corinthians 3, beginning with verse 11. It's our word for today from the Word of God. He says, "No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones..." That's filling our life with things that will last, that have eternal significance. He goes on to say, "wood, hay, or straw" - those are things that are just "stuff" - "his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light...the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames."
You get one life. You can fill it with things that really matter or things that really don't. With things that will last forever, and often what this world stresses as being important is really just "stuff." And what Jesus says is important, our world thinks isn't much.
So when the Lord looks down inside your life, is it crammed with a lot of "stuff" that just doesn't mean much? A lot of time in front of a television, hours on the Internet, listening to music, talking on the phone, following sports, pouring yourself into causes and diversions that just won't matter much in eternity at all? It's not that these things are necessarily bad. The problem is when "stuff" that should be peripheral becomes central in your life. That's when it's time to reevaluate your priorities. It's time to see your life through God's eyes, and clean out what's not useful - the trivial pursuits.
When you do, you become so much more useful to your Lord. And the more you fall in love with Him, the less you'll be stuffing your hours, your days, your mind and your heart with "stuff." You'll be about what Jesus is about. You'll be as He said, "seeking first the Kingdom of God " (Matthew 6:33).

Comment by Jaimie Hernandez on March 25, 2009 at 2:36pm

Awesome Bobby! Love it...so great to hear you play and sing :)

Comment by Bobby on March 22, 2009 at 7:59am

In August of 1980 I managed to land myself in a federal penetentiary. It was a very dark time in my life. However, it was there in that place that I would finally come face to face with this Jesus which I had heard so much about, but didn't believe He could or would ever love me. But I was in a time of crisis, and through a series of circumstances and God's devine intervention I wound up on my knees in the prison Chaplain's office, where I bawled like a baby. Those tears and God's forgiveness changed my whole aspect on life and caused me to see the world in an entirely different light. This song is just a song of thanks to the God who waited so patiently for me to turn around. I deserve none of His goodness, and yet He died the death that should have been mine so that I might live the life that should have been His. What an amazing God. This isn't a very good recording, but I hope it blesses someone, as Jesus has blessed me. If I seem to have a southern, Hillbilly accent its because I do.
Peace Ya'll
Bobby


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Comment by Bobby on March 10, 2009 at 6:33pm

I just heard this song for the first time a few days ago. I liked it so much I listened to it about 8 times in a row. What a fantastic song about forgiveness!

Comment by D~Ann on March 8, 2009 at 7:22am

Oh, I am so thankful for this group! Praise God!! I love the Scripture about our armor and having it on and standing in the Lord.

There are so many favorite Scriptures and passages, how could I possible list them all? smile. But what I have dubbed my "Emergency Psalm" or my "9-11 Psalm" is Psalm 91. All of it. He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty!. . .
Another is from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Psalm 103 is another good one: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!

Comment by Diane Faust-Counsellor on March 3, 2009 at 1:43pm

1 Corinthians 2:9
That is what is meant by the Scriptures which say that no mere man has ever seen, heard or even imagined what wonderful things God has ready for those who love the Lord.

Comment by Angela on February 12, 2009 at 11:11am

Bruce Cindy said it all.
I am an alcoholic addict I have been sober over 13 years. I had to hit my own bottom in order to get help. I got sober through the 12 steps in AA. People tryed to get me to stop drinking and using and all it did was make me drink and use more. My expreince in being sober and helping others is that they have to hit their own bottom. Their are things friends and family can do like go to Alanon and check out AA just so you know what the program is about. But as far as getting someone sober you cannot do it I cannot do it. No one can it has to be a choice that the person makes for them selves. Any time you would like to talk just contact me I am open to listen and help in any way I can. We all are here to help this groups is a loving group. Glad you joined. Keeping positive thoughts for you and your family.
Hugs Angela

Comment by Cindy on February 12, 2009 at 5:18am

Hey Bruce. Your daughter has a drinking/drug problem. She will have to hit her own bottom before she is ready to accept any concept of a higher power. God gave us each our own will. It is up to her to use it rightly. I sugjest you go to al-anon and learn some tough love skills. They are good at helping you help loved ones with her problem. It won't hurt to get a hold of some AA literature or NA literature and leave it around the house. If she is under 18 and under your roof you may tell her if she wants to stay and get your help, she must get some help for herself. Tell her she can pick the meeting, and you can go with her. She is still young, plant the seed of recovery in her. If you ant a better understanding of the twelve step programs of recovery, and you are into the bible, get yourself a copy the "Life Recovery Bible" The new living translation. Please realize AA and Na are not religeous programs. But have adopted some religeous principles to aid in recovery. It is designed for any religeon, agnostic, jew or other. It's hard for us to see the light when we live in darkness. Good luck.

Comment by bruce on February 11, 2009 at 7:40pm

hi i have an issue w/my daughter i don't really know how prove to her God is real
and needs him. any suggestions? i've prayin hard for it .she is really into booze and dope at 16 i just got back w/her less than a year ago after 13 yrs. please any ideas would help

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