I really didn't expect to do a part 3 to this... or even the part 2. But here goes.
A lot of times we tend to think that we get the short end of the stick
The world looks at us and says that we lead a boring life being held by commandments and convictions. They say that we have nothing to be happy about. It is a lie but we've all given in at one point or another.
When you see a couple at making out, how do you find yourself reacting?
Before realizing all of this aside from feeling awkward, a little jealousy can rise up. (I can honestly bare witness to this)
Girls, when the rest of the girls are showing off more skin?
Guys (and girls), when the guys around you are talking about sex and about how good it is?
Even the Psalmist had problems here!
But when he got into the presence of God he realized how foolish those things were and that they don't compare to what he has access to - the presence, favour and a relationship with the Almighty God of this Universe and beyond.
Back to the first video, every thing the world has is a counterfeit of what God has for us and what He has, the world cannot compare to it.
Here's a video of the song Psalm 73 by the group Barlowgirl (It's not the actual music video or even the concert but it's the clearest audio I could find) and their interview on it.
Just sit and listen to the lyrics closely. It's not really about what your taste is at the moment. sweatdrop
And watch/listen to the interview.
A lot of times we tend to think that we get the short end of the stick
The world looks at us and says that we lead a boring life being held by commandments and convictions. They say that we have nothing to be happy about. It is a lie but we've all given in at one point or another.
When you see a couple at making out, how do you find yourself reacting?
Before realizing all of this aside from feeling awkward, a little jealousy can rise up. (I can honestly bare witness to this)
Girls, when the rest of the girls are showing off more skin?
Guys (and girls), when the guys around you are talking about sex and about how good it is?
Even the Psalmist had problems here!
But when he got into the presence of God he realized how foolish those things were and that they don't compare to what he has access to - the presence, favour and a relationship with the Almighty God of this Universe and beyond.
Psalm 73 - The Message Bible
1-5 No doubt about it! God is good— good to good people, good to the good-hearted.
But I nearly missed it,
missed seeing his goodness.
I was looking the other way,
looking up to the people
At the top,
envying the wicked who have it made,
Who have nothing to worry about,
not a care in the whole wide world.
6-10 Pretentious with arrogance,
they wear the latest fashions in violence,
Pampered and overfed,
decked out in silk bows of silliness.
They jeer, using words to kill;
they bully their way with words.
They're full of hot air,
loudmouths disturbing the peace.
People actually listen to them—can you believe it?
Like thirsty puppies, they lap up their words.
11-14 What's going on here? Is God out to lunch?
Nobody's tending the store.
The wicked get by with everything;
they have it made, piling up riches.
I've been stupid to play by the rules;
what has it gotten me?
A long run of bad luck, that's what—
a slap in the face every time I walk out the door.
15-20 If I'd have given in and talked like this,
I would have betrayed your dear children.
Still, when I tried to figure it out,
all I got was a splitting headache . . .
Until I entered the sanctuary of God.
Then I saw the whole picture:
The slippery road you've put them on,
with a final crash in a ditch of delusions.
In the blink of an eye, disaster!
A blind curve in the dark, and—nightmare!
We wake up and rub our eyes....Nothing.
There's nothing to them. And there never was.
21-24 When I was beleaguered and bitter,
totally consumed by envy,
I was totally ignorant, a dumb ox
in your very presence.
I'm still in your presence,
but you've taken my hand.
You wisely and tenderly lead me,
and then you bless me.
25-28 You're all I want in heaven!
You're all I want on earth!
When my skin sags and my bones get brittle,
God is rock-firm and faithful.
Look! Those who left you are falling apart!
Deserters, they'll never be heard from again.
But I'm in the very presence of God—
oh, how refreshing it is!
I've made Lord God my home.
God, I'm telling the world what you do!
But I nearly missed it,
missed seeing his goodness.
I was looking the other way,
looking up to the people
At the top,
envying the wicked who have it made,
Who have nothing to worry about,
not a care in the whole wide world.
6-10 Pretentious with arrogance,
they wear the latest fashions in violence,
Pampered and overfed,
decked out in silk bows of silliness.
They jeer, using words to kill;
they bully their way with words.
They're full of hot air,
loudmouths disturbing the peace.
People actually listen to them—can you believe it?
Like thirsty puppies, they lap up their words.
11-14 What's going on here? Is God out to lunch?
Nobody's tending the store.
The wicked get by with everything;
they have it made, piling up riches.
I've been stupid to play by the rules;
what has it gotten me?
A long run of bad luck, that's what—
a slap in the face every time I walk out the door.
15-20 If I'd have given in and talked like this,
I would have betrayed your dear children.
Still, when I tried to figure it out,
all I got was a splitting headache . . .
Until I entered the sanctuary of God.
Then I saw the whole picture:
The slippery road you've put them on,
with a final crash in a ditch of delusions.
In the blink of an eye, disaster!
A blind curve in the dark, and—nightmare!
We wake up and rub our eyes....Nothing.
There's nothing to them. And there never was.
21-24 When I was beleaguered and bitter,
totally consumed by envy,
I was totally ignorant, a dumb ox
in your very presence.
I'm still in your presence,
but you've taken my hand.
You wisely and tenderly lead me,
and then you bless me.
25-28 You're all I want in heaven!
You're all I want on earth!
When my skin sags and my bones get brittle,
God is rock-firm and faithful.
Look! Those who left you are falling apart!
Deserters, they'll never be heard from again.
But I'm in the very presence of God—
oh, how refreshing it is!
I've made Lord God my home.
God, I'm telling the world what you do!
Back to the first video, every thing the world has is a counterfeit of what God has for us and what He has, the world cannot compare to it.
Here's a video of the song Psalm 73 by the group Barlowgirl (It's not the actual music video or even the concert but it's the clearest audio I could find) and their interview on it.
Just sit and listen to the lyrics closely. It's not really about what your taste is at the moment. sweatdrop
And watch/listen to the interview.
Edit: Fleur's excused from these. Her computer is mute. whee
