In Luke 18:18-23, a rich official approaches Jesus with the question,”Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus tells him that he must follow the commandments, loving the Lord and his neighbor. The official claims that he has known and kept the commandments since he was young. Jesus responds,”There is still one thing that you lack. Go and sell all that you have and give the money to the poor.” Luke tells us that the rich man walked away sad. He knew that he could not LET GO of all that he had worked hard to earn - his nice house, his expensive clothes, all of his luxuries and his fine way of living. He had a personal invitation from Jesus to sell everything and to come and be one of Jesus’ most intimate followers. But he couldn’t bring himself to give it all up.
Jesus poses the same question to us: “Will you let go of this world? Will you release all of your desires and your plans for your life, so that I may have permission to REALLY get to work in your heart? Will you give up your treasure in this life so that you might gain the treasure of eternal life?” In America, these questions carry great weight, because we enjoy life at every corner. We eat out as much as possible. We spend huge amounts of money to be clad in the latest fashions. Most of us don’t have to worry about having a roof over our head or whether or not there will be dinner on the table. Many things that we consider need most of the world considers luxury.
To see what I’m talking about, visit www.miniature-earth.com. Watch the video there, and let Jesus’ question sink in. Consider that almost 20% of the global population lives on $1 a day or less the next time you order a “value meal” at McDonald’s - and you think you’re getting a great deal. This is not about global warming, terrorism or any of the trendy issues that people are trying to tackle these days…this is about people. People just like you and me, who are trying to survive day to day. It’s easy to believe that the only people who are in this kind of need are overseas, or in another country. That’s not true. Brothers and sister of ours in AMERICA live this way. They need you to share what you’ve been given. They need your time, your energy, your money. They need your help.
We in the Ben Walther Band believe our mission is to build the Kingdom of God. To this end, when you purchase a copy of “Where I Want To Be”, $1 of your purchase will be given to World Vision, a global ministry that feeds and houses people in need. Also, a portion of our tithe from every live performance will be donated to World Vision, or a similar organization. God bless you, and consider this: what can YOU do to give of yourself?
so after listening to all your songs & changing my profile song on myspace 3x, i posted the following on my facebook 'favorite music' :
myspace. com/benwalther benwalther. com new album "Everything Can Change" ready for you to download & listen to in your iPod as you build the Kingdom (let ready, let set) Let Go
Hey Ben I just wanted to check and see how life in the musical world was going? I love you and I'm praying for you Also, I saw Maria in Wal-Mart, so pregnant, she didn't recognize me but Congratulations
Hey ben, how far is St-Lukes, i went to catholic young adults website it said
St Cyrils & St-Lukes
how far is st-lukes ben, am carious send me a message or a comment, when are you coming mass again, am going out of town February 10th Threw 16th see my new baby cousin like vaction let me now about st-lukes young adults or can we set a time you and me and kirstin talk about it.
Long time since I have seen you. I hope you remember who I am. My wife thinks your wife is soo cool. She wants to get to know you guys. Drop me a line some time on FB. I check it more often. Praying for you brother.
Yo, yo, yo. Waz up bro? Loving you and missing you. I can't WAIT to meet my new chicken. White meat or dark meat? I think we're going to end up with dark meat...but heh, we could have a redhead whitey with freckles and everything. Much love! I'll call you guys after my appointment today.
More year was passed !! Many each we lived in ours lifes: Happy moments, moments of pain... Victories, conquests, defeats, deceptions... Afflictions and relief’s, certainties and doubts... But we grow and we learn a little more of the life!
And He didnt cease of look for us...
To each year, we should learn that be happy also is will be better. And it should be of the interior for the outside! We would learn to how we found the prudence, the humility and the wisdom, seeking them to each wake up. This form, is certain, we will have for company to true HAPPINESS!
I desire that in this Christmas, to Virgen Mary transform our hearts for we will receive the little Jesus Boy! And with Him, learn how to experience the God precepts.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR FOR YOU AND FOR YOUR FAMILY!
YOU DID AWEsome today @ st-barts ben, you did great, ben you gotta hear me with my music someday mandy is my friend shes a songwriter to, and me and her crafting your music off KSBJ and all that good stuff am being honest with you you did great today @ mass so i well see you wednesday night 7pm
where are you leading worship @ is in the church or is it in a buiding where is located at let me now man
Hey ben long time no talk hey i heard great news, that coming my church take over for servants heart, my youth minister kirstin told me you where coming, play some awesome christian music for LIFE TEEN MASS
I GO St-Bartholomew's in Katy, evan does, thats so cool man
