God, you are amazing and perfect in all ways. I am ashamed for the times that I think I know better than you. Please forgive me of my pride and selfishness. Please lead me to find forgiveness from those I have hurt.
I desire to be part of Your kingdom here on earth and not just wait around for death. You have given me so many blessings in the form of the people you have surrounded me with. On the other hand, with my physical blessings, it is hard for me to know what is beautiful and what is actually a curse. I desire to live simply and share the financial blessings you have given me before I get too used to seeing them. Once familiarity sets in, it is much like a disguise, and I am unable to differentiate the blessings from the burdens.
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"I desire to be part of Your kingdom here on earth and not just wait around for death."
Amen. I have fallen short in this so often. Ignoring his word and his spirit and just coasting along in neutral. The Holy spirit has really been waking me up this last few days, the kingdom is at hand, it's in us. As we submit to the will of the Holy Spirit and be led then the kingdom becomes more real, more powerful ( the gospel is power!). The unseen becomes seen.
Amen Tim!! What a special prayer, that is the prayer of Mark and I too!!
Debbie
Get Brooke Reaves to record this old Doom style (goregrind)
"...hard for me to know what is beautiful and what is actually a curse"
wow, so true, thanks for this reminder.
Hi Tim :),
Wow, what a great prayer!I think you basically just articulated a prayer that we all are probably encouraged to read about.Is it just about giving back financially or to the people you care about but don't necessarily know? It's awesome that you're really focused on glorifying God, even human nature creeps in and you just can't help but get annoyed with some people!I will pray that you will be able to serve God in the ways that you want to. Sometimes it's just so hard to know when to give back,but hey, it's all cool. You have my support;I know what you mean even though I have a different issue. I'm really worried about a friend who is depressed right now and I'm hoping I can tell her that God loves her without coming off as a "Bible thumper".I've lent her a couple a Christian teen books and told her to ask me any questions she has about them.So far, all I've said is that these books will "make you feel better". Maybe I should have let her borrow my Bible, but since I'm just the typical teenage with zero influence whatsover, I'm still afraid of what she might think. However,given your position in the metal/rock world, Tim, YOU have the power to do the things ordinary people can't do. Go ahead and fufill God's blessings for you, I bet you will have a lot of prayers on your side. Tim, God bless you,your family, and friends!
-Katie
Tim, what an awesome prayer! I read your blogs a lot and I love them!! Also, I wanted to let you know that I did a blog based off one of your previous blogs. Check it out!
http://nickclay.blogspot.com/2009/04/everyone-quick-come-see-how-much-i-can.html
Thanks for sharing Tim! I really like the last sentence. So true and well written. We miss you and are looking forward to seeing you soon.
P.S. Your son is so freakin' adorable!
Heres my prayer
"God,
STOP WATCHING ME JERK OFF!
Amen"
Amen. Thanks for sharing once more. This is something most of us struggle with a lot and it's refreshing to know that even though we are continents apart, the church as the true body of Christ is not bound by buildings or borders because we are are united in him who is faithful to complete what he began in us through sorrow, love and every other experience we have to also be a blessing to everyone around us in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen bro.
hi tim
"I am ashamed for the times that I think I know better than you".
What Confession, "I desire to be part of Your kingdom here on earth and not just wait around for death" thats is seaching forgive.
Dont Worry, God is a good Dood, and i dont know if you know tha God is using you Tim to change masses, and change the Metalworld, theres no longer Metal: Music satanic, now is Metal: Music with a positive lyrics, the people know now that you can be a popular band , be clean and have Jesus like Savior. Tim, You are a inspiration for all the band today, I Hope that some day you explain how you go until now, bye
Name: Oliver bone
Hi Tim.
I like your prayer, its special.
And I love your music! You better promise to never quit doing what you do. Your music is a savior at hard times. I wish I could meet you or have a chat with you. I will never quit listening to As I lay dying, It's one of the best bands that is on this planet and I love your music so much.
Sometimes it feels like my life is a plague to everyone else, even my dad. I've got a real shitty life and I guess that its just my reality and other people's nightmare. And I feel selfish when I talk about my problems. In the end, its your music I listen to when I'm down, it cheers me up, it takes my anger out of my soul and puts me back on earth.
I got one wish only.
To recieve a private e-mail from you. Or from the band. You all mean something special, even though I respect you all have alot of work to do and I most likely will never recieve any e-mail from you, but I know it doesnt mean you dont like your fans or anything.
Hehe, anyway. Keep up the good work, bro!
sincerely your fan; Chris.
My mail is: Logique@live.no
hello tim. i listened to your song, the sound of truth, and when i read the lyrics, i realised what is it that makes us a typical human being.
We speak of fighting to resist this world
But what about the battle within us?
that sentence reflects most about our daily lives. you write really good music.
-an AILD fan.
Great prayer... Keep it coming, Tim.
Thank you for all you do. Thank you for staying strong.
-Jason
What I love about this post is that it reminds me that what you put out there in the form of music is what you feel and think about during important and spiritual times. I can see a mirror of "Beyond Our Suffering.
You, as well as others, have inspired my blog page. I invite you to check it out. It is about Christianity and Heavy Metal. Musings of a Mormon Metal Head.
www.lasersheep.blogspot.com
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