Colossians 3:17

Honestly…why in the world do we have to take gen eds?!? 

omg..such a waste of time and energy and space in my brain!

my ethics class for example is so dumb! when am i ever going to think about whether its generic or hedonistic utilitarianism!? geez!

somebody bring me chocolate cuz this is just too much nonsense!

(at least i’ll be done with these stupid gen eds after this week. yay!)

It kinda sucks when you thought you did well on an exam or paper, get it back, and it’s far from what you expected. I thought that this semester would change from my previous semesters, but it’s the same. I know that we (Christians) are not defined by our grades or anything else of this world, but it’s very discouraging when grades affect what your major and degree will be. At this point I have no motivation to study for finals, but then again that could be Satan trying to get through my head.

Yesterday, I came across a tweet by God posts saying “Pray the hardest, when it’s hardest to pray.” that tweet didn’t really affect me until today, when it actually applied to me.

I know that there’s hope and that Christ will help me get through. 

Prayers please! 

(feel free to message me with any thoughts) :] 

1. Contractual - Works Righteousness

• Religious
• Secular

2. Covenantal - Gospel 

Religion

“Do what’s right so God will love me”

Repentance - I stop sinning to get God’s acceptance

Forgiveness - I must pay to be forgiven, so must they

Secular

“Do what’s right so I/ others will love me”

Repentance- I stop sinning to better my relationships/ my life

Forgiveness - Forgive to better my relationships. Is it worth it?

Gospel

“I am loved by God, therefore do what is right”

Repentance - ”Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you away from your sin? - Romans 2:4 “Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? Romans 6:1

Forgiveness - Forgive because I am forgiven

[Credit to Pastor Brooks Simpson]

“Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.”