God’s desire for relationship with us!!

Written by a friend of mine.

I thought this was a great blog that she had on her myspace.

Thanks Leah

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God’s desire for relationship with us!!

You guys when I read what I'm about to share with you in the book Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge, I was totally and completely overwhelmed. It brought me to tears because i had never thought about God in that perspective. So, i just have to share this with ya'll! When you read it, really think about it and make the comparison that its bringing across between God and His purpose for putting Woman on earth. Its incredible so brace yourself!! :)



God's Heart For Relationship

"The vast desire and capacity a woman has for intimate relationships tells us of GOD'S vast desire and capacity for intimate relationships. IN FACT THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE EVER LEARN ABOUT GOD- THAT HE YEARNS! FOR RELATIONSHIP WITH US.
If you have any doubt about that, simply look at the message he sent us in Woman. Not only does God long for us, but he longs to be loved BY US. Oh, how we've missed this! How many of you see God as longing to be loved by you? We see him as strong and powerful, but not needing us, vulnerable to us, yearning to be desired. But as I wrote in Wild at Heart,

After years of hearing the heart-cry of women, I am convinced beyond a doubt of this: God wants to be loved. He wants to be a PRIORITY to someone. How could we have missed this? From cover to cover, beginning to end, the CRY of God's HEART is, "Why won't you choose me?" It is amazing to me how humble, how vulnerable God is on this point. 'You will find me,' says the Lord 'when you seek me with all your heart'(Jer. 29:13). In other words, 'Look for me, pursue me-I want you to pursue me.' Amazing. As Tozer says, 'God waits to be wanted.'

Can there be any doubt that God wants to be sought after? The first and greatest of all commands is to love Him, (Mark 12:29-30, Matt. 22:36-38). He WANTS us to love Him. A woman longs to be sought after, too, with the whole heart of her pursuer. God LONGS to be DESIRED. Just as a WOMAN longs to be desired. This is not some insecurity on the part of a woman, that deep yearning to be desired. 'Take me for longing,' Alison Krauss sings, 'or leave me behind.' God feels the same way. Remember the story of Martha and Mary? mary chose God, and Jesus said that THAT is what he wanted. 'Mary has chosen what is better' (Luke 10:42). She chose me.

Life changes dramatically when romance comes into our lives. Christianity changes dramatically when we discover that it, too, is a GREAT ROMANCE. That God yearns to share that life of beauty, intimacy, and adventure with us. 'I have loved YOU with an EVERLASTING love' (Jer. 31:3). THIS WHOLE WORLD WAS MADE FOR ROMANCE-THE RIVERS AND THE GLENS, THE MEADOWS AND BEACHES. FLOWERS, MUSIC, A KISS. But we have a way forgetting all that, losing ourselves in work and worry. EVE- God's message to the world in feminine form-invites us to romance. Through her, God makes romance a PRIORITY of the UNIVERSE.

So God endows Woman with certain qualities that are essential to relationship, qualities that SPEAK OF GOD. She is INVITING. She is VULNERABLE. She is TENDER. She embodies MERCY. She is also FIERCE and FIERCELY DEVOTED. As the old saying goes, 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.' That's just how God acts when he isn't chosen. 'I the Lord your God, am a JEALOUS God who will not share your affection with any other god!' (Exodus 20:5) A WOMAN'S RIGHTEOUS JEALOUSY SPEAKS OF THE JEALOUSY OF GOD FOR US.

Tender and inviting, intimate and alluring, fiercely devoted. Oh yes, our God has a passionate, romantic heart. Just look at EVE."

My Thoughts:

How can we not choose God after reading something like that? It broke my heart to hear God's heart cry and to think that he put woman on earth to be the epitomy of how His heart is towards us!!! Just think about bf's and gf's today......what do you do? what is romantic? Beaches and flowers and sunsets and rivers and streams. We love all that when we are dating someone, but GOD gave us and designed the whole earth and all the flowers in it and every sunset as a gift to us as we are in relationship with HIM!!! That thought totally blows my mind!! If you do not know Jesus in this way, then look in your heart and make things right and CHOOSE this loving, incredible, awesome, passionate, merciful God!! He is so amazing and all he wants is YOU!!!

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Just a thought

-B3N

Revolution against the paper

I understand how scissors can beat paper, and I get how a rock can beat scissors, but there is not way that a stupid piece of paper could beat rock. Is paper supposted to magically wrap around rock and leave it immobile? And Why cant paper do this to scissors? You know what? Screw scissors, why can't paper do this to people? Why aren't sheets of college ruled notebook paper constantly suffocating students as they take notes in class? I'll tell you why, because paper can't beat anybody!!! A rock would tear up that crap in 2 seconds. When I play rock-paper-scissors, I always choose rock. Then when somebody claims to have beaten me with their paper I can punch them in the face with my already clenched fist and say, oh crap I'm sorry, I thought that paper would protect you, moron!

Imagine if these people played like I do. there would be a lot of people coming out with bloody noses and black eyes.

See this? This is what happens to paper using fools!!!!

just a thought
-B3N

Where is your home?

47I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.
-Luke 6:47-48 (New International Version)

But what is a house other than something that you live in? Isn't Home the place where you long to be?

home–noun
2.the place in which one's domestic affections are centered.

Before I left for YWAM I lived in Ohio and that was home, even when my parents had moved to Delaware. Ohio was where my "domestic affections were centered" where my heart and mind were. I never lived in Delaware so it is not home to me, other than seeing my family. I'm going to my parents house, not home. In a similar way shouldn't this be how it is with God? He is not your house, but our home. We are longing to be with him, this is the place where we belong where we wish to be. It shouldn't be our house, the place that we temporarily dwell in, but the place where our heart truely lies and where we wish to be, dwelling with the Lord Almighty

Just a Thought
-B3N

The Haunted

She haunts me, a mistaken belief, a false hope.

Following me, torturing me,

reminding me of how i thought it should be.

A faint memory of how i wanted this to be.

Where do I go with this? How do I run away.

The pain is not enough for me to give up,

but not faint enough for me to forget.

May I remind you that it haunts me,

the ghost of what could have been,

or should i say, what should have been?

Leave me alone, for it shall never change.

Come tears and wash away this pain,

join me in a conversation that would lift my spirits,

give me a word that could express this event.

Grieve with me the loss of a love I never had.

Oh My God

Oh my God, look around this place
Your fingers reach around the bone
You set the break and set the tone
Flights of grace, and future falls
In present pain
All fools say, "Oh my God"

Oh my God, Why are we so afraid?
We make it worse when we don't bleed
There is no cure for our disease
Turn a phrase, and rise again
Or fake your death and only tell your closest friend
Oh my God.

Oh my God, can I complain?
You take away my firm belief and graft my soul upon your grief
Weddings, boats and alibis
All drift away, and a mother cries

Liars and fools; sons and failures
Thieves will always say
Lost and found; ailing wanderers
Healers always say
Whores and angels; men with problems
Leavers always say
Broken hearted; separated
Orphans always say
War creators; racial haters
Preachers always say
Distant fathers; fallen warriors
Givers always say
Pilgrim saints; lonely widows
Users always say
Fearful mothers; watchful doubters
Saviors always say

Sometimes I cannot forgive
And these days, mercy cuts so deep
If the world was how it should be, maybe I could get some sleep
While I lay, I dream we're better,
Scales were gone and faces light
When we wake, we hate our brother
We still move to hurt each other
Sometimes I can close my eyes,
And all the fear that keeps me silent falls below my heavy breathing,
What makes me so badly bent?
We all have a chance to murder
We all feel the need for wonder
We still want to be reminded that the pain is worth the thunder

Sometimes when I lose my grip, I wonder what to make of heaven
All the times I thought to reach up
All the times I had to give
Babies underneath their beds
Hospitals that cannot treat all the wounds that money causes,
All the comforts of cathedrals
All the cries of thirsty children - this is our inheritance
All the rage of watching mothers - this is our greatest offense

Oh my God
Oh my God
Oh my God
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Jars Of Clay
from the album: Good Monsters
Song called: Oh My God
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Just a thought
-B3n

Please Send Me Someone to Love

Heaven please send to all mankind
Understanding and peace of mind
If it's not asking too much
Please send me someone to love, someone to love

Show the world, show them how to get along
Peace will enter when hate is gone
If it's not asking too much
Please send me someone to love
Please send me someone to love

Nights I lay awake and ponder world's troubles
And my answer is always the same
Unless man put an end to this damnable sin
Hate will put the world in a flame, what a shame

Just because I'm, because I'm in misery
Oh I don't beg, I don't beg for no sympathy
But if it's not asking too much
Please send me someone to love, yeah

So please, please, please, please, please, please
Please send me someone to love
Someone to love

-B.B. King
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-B3n

How to Charm a Woman

How can you charm a woman? Do they like a daily check-in phone call? Does she secretly wish you'd text her in the middle of the day for no reason but to make her smile? Do they prefer expensive dinners to home-cooked meals? Rock-hard abs? Flowers for no reason?

Identifying women's turn-ons is complicated, because they all react differently. Some women you wish came with owner's manuals so you knew exactly how they were wired. Luckily, I've done most of the legwork for you and am happy to pass this knowledge on to you.

Top 10 ways to charm a woman

1. Be aware-This means cracking open more than the sports section on the daily paper. Be up on current events and learn the difference between feelings, emotions and thoughts. Women are emotional beings and tend to think things through. They are attracted to men who are as smart or smarter than them, and your knowledge of worldly matters will demonstrate your intelligence.
2. Demonstrate humor-Women love a man who can make them laugh. Now don't fret here if you're not a stand-up comedian. We all have a certain type of humor. You can be dry, sarcastic, hilariously funny, quick-witted or dark. Being able to poke fun at yourself and just plain old being goofy is a turn-on for women. Keep in mind that all women are not attracted to the same type of humor, so if you don't vibe, just walk away and try someone else.
3. Have passion-A guy who lives his life with gusto is incredibly appealing. When you speak to a woman about your life, your travels, your job, your interests, speak with passion. That passion about who you are will turn her on instantly. She will start to imagine what it will be like when you are involved with her and how passionate you will speak about her.
4. Be considerate-Pay attention to the little things and look for opportunities to make small gestures that show you care. A simple "How was your day?" and being able to listen to her when she wants to discuss something are huge. So many men forget about simple things like holding the door, paying for her valet or just thanking her for a great time last night. Women are all about a guy with manners -- she is not attracted to the dope who acts like a caveman.
5. Be honest- Share who you are by telling her something personal. Maybe share one of your favorite childhood memories or some personal growth that you have been going through. Something that will show her that you are a trusting and honest person. It also shows that you are a confident but vulnerable man. Women love to see the vulnerable side of you. Note: Don't talk about an ex in a bad way here. If you have to talk about an ex, do so in a positive manner and share what you learned and how you grew from the relationship.
6. Be flexibile-Be open to her plans but surprise her with your flexibility. Take charge and surprise her with a fun night out. Instead of being the typical guy who makes a reservation, think about how you can be the guy who listens to her and plans a great date that she did not expect. If you can pull this off, she will be open to all sorts of advances from you.
7. Be positive-If you are positive about life, it shows in your actions. I always tell men to be extra nice to waiters, bartenders and other service people. Be a courteous driver when she's in the car. When you are in line at the movies, don't complain. Look for the humor and try to have fun with people all around you. Be positive about everything, and she will find you to be very sexy and alluring. No one wants to be with a negative hothead.
8. Be balanced-Women love a successful, ambitious man. They love that you work hard, but if you constantly put work ahead of her she will become turned off. She will start to imagine what life with you will be like with her needs being ignored. If you are out meeting women to date, you need to balance your life between work and play. This will be a major turn-on for her.
9. Have ambition-Men who are ambitious about what they do are a turn-on to women. It doesn't matter if you choose to be a rich stock trader or a painter, as long as you are passionate about who you are and what you do. If you don't love what you do, find something that really turns you on. You can't attract the woman you want with a negative ambition. Women love a man who is the best at what he does.
10. Be attentive-You are out with her for the very first time, and she tells you she loves a certain type of music. On the next date take her to a lounge that plays that type of music. It is all about paying attention to the details and working on your listening skills.

This list of 10 things will work in most cases. Keep in mind there is always the woman who you just can't seem to please. If you happen to cross paths with this type of woman, ask yourself, "Why would I want to be with a woman who is so difficult?"

I tend to avoid the difficult, judgmental women. Knowing women's turn-ons and putting them into practice will help you identify women who may be relationship material. You need to realize that you want to attract and turn on the women that are attracted to you on an equal level!

By:David Wygant Special to Yahoo! Personals
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Figured I would share this with the other guys. Some of us are better than others and I figure it always helps to have more ideas.

-B3n