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Kari

Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. Romans 4:2

About Me

So here's who I am...I am a child of God. That is an honor and a priviledge to be able to say that and I pray that I don't take advantage of it. My husband and I are studying Proverbs and learning that the beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord. Until I understand what a holy fear of God is I can't understand Him at all. Until I understand that if I was in the presence of God I would die because I am a wretched sinner and He is holy. If I don't understand that then I can never understand his grace and mercy on my life. How can I? Truth is we are all awful people, we all think about ourselves first, I know that more now that I am married than I have ever known, we all have pride. Being prideful makes us think we are something more than what we really are, in that we try and make ourselves the God of our lives. Do we fear God then...no!!! I was stabbed in the heart when I read Joshua 7:6; Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown to the ground before the ark of the Lord, remaining there until evening. Wow. Previous to that The Israelites had defeated Jericho and God had told them they were not to take any plunder out of the city. One man did not listen and took stuff for himself. When Joshua knew that God had withdrawn himself from them in battle he realized that they must have sinned before the Lord God and in an act of reverence, realizing that he is nothing without Him he humbled himself by ripping his clothes and falling facedown before Him and crying out to Him over sin. I want that reverence for God and that fear of God that when I sin I fall to his feet and cry out to Him for His mercy. It is only then when I understand what mercy means...which is: kindness and forgiveness, especially when given to a person who doesn't deserve it. And that is us!!! I pray that I see my sin for what it is, in all its ugliness, and fall facedown before the Lord God Almighty.

My Interests

Growing deeper with God everyday, traveling, camping, hiking, swimming in the river, the sunshine, being spontaneous, watching it snow from my window then going out with friends and playing in it, road trips, being with people, playing with kids, being around my family, laughing till I cry, crying till I laugh (mainly with my mom), lots of other stuff that I can't be bothered to write out!!

I'd like to meet:

You!!

Matt Redman - Facedown (Welcomed into the courts of the King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M0wLfh-a0A



Why God Has Rules
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sXjn7jWZjo



Luke Warm & Loving It
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBhqrtMqrv8

Music:

Hillsong United has become one of my all time favorites. I'll listen to most music if it's edifying. I don't mind rap, I have a brother that has been very blest by God and I can't wait to hear him worship his maker. I really like Lecrae. I will always like dc talk, and Petra is a childhood favorite. Local stars from eugene that are AWESOME would be mat kearney and shawn mcdonald.

Movies:


MySpace Codes Movies is a weakness for me because I love them, but realize that I shouldn't watch most of them.I like movies that move me, or encourage me. Just saw Midnight Clear and that was an awesome movie. Facing the Giants makes me cry everytime. You need to see it. I really like I am Legend. My thoughts are you cannot find many movies out there that don't try to drag you into the emptiness of this world and try to tell you that this world can satisfy you rather than God, whom has created you and knows exactly what you need. I stopped watching most movies because it was hindering me from what God was trying to speak to me. I can't deliberately enjoy things that fill my mind of this world and think that I can experience God in His fullest. James 4:4b "Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy towards God". I don't want to feed the desires of my flesh when I can choose something else. I often feel foolish for caring about a movie that probably isn't that bad really, but then I need to realize that satan wants me to feel that way so I will put things in my mind and heart that hinder me from things that God actually wants to be telling me instead. Ever watch a chick flick and then wonder why your mind is consumed with feelings of wanting a relationship or a deep wanting of getting married? If satan can distract you from what God has for you right now, he will do what ever he can to make it happen.

Television:

I don't watch t.v. very much. I watched 24 with my dad but it's not on anymore. I would like to watch the news more than I do, but I don't.

Books:

I like books that keep me turning the page, the last one that had me doing that was The Cross and The Switchblade...you should read it, it's amazing it will encourage you and will make you cry! And The Heavenly Man, if you want a book that shows what it's like to be completely sold out for the Lord and shows you the power our God has and how he can move through us by fasting and praying you can know that this book will change your life, and know that we serve an almighty God...if you don't know him I encourage you to get to know him. Soul Winners, that book is very intense and awesome!

Heroes:

Jesus, my mom and dad, Little Kids!!!

My Blog

Matt Redman - Facedown (Welcomed into the courts of the King

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M0wLfh-a0A ...
Posted by Kari on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:08:00 PST