Day 15 - A Song That Describes You

Thankfulness is a hard thing for me. Not because I don't have much to be thankful for, but because I am not naturally inclined to it.

However, I feel it is such an important part of life. To be thankful for what I have, and thankful to Christ for what He has given me.

Which has lead me to... Lucky Man by Montgomery gentry

After browsing my country music library (because clearly, there is no other option) I decided on this one. A pretty good description of thankfulness in my opinion. It reminds me that thankfulness is a requirement in my life. Because the alternative is comparing myself to others and always wanting.

Potter!

So I have been working my way through the Harry Potter films in order to watch the new and final film in the series with Jen(<----massive fan). Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

When this series first came out, I honestly could care less about Harry Potter. Not his hallows of death, his fiery goblet, or his secret chamber. But being on the fourth film now, I can say it really is a pretty good story.

There are a few interesting things I have noticed so far...

-The original actor for Dumbledore (guy in first two films) is far superior to his replacement. Carrying with him an air of authority, calmness, and wisdom. I assume he was chosen because he was the closest representation to the book's character. (I have not read the books) Sadly, he died shortly before the second film in the series released. The new actor (or atleast new to me) is very different.

-I am told they switched directors after the second film as well. Guess that explains why alot of scenes look like they were shot at night. During Halloween.

-I like how some people are portrayed to be evil and are not. (I think my favorite character is professor Snape) and some people are portrayed to be good and are not. Except when it comes to the main villian- I mean clearly- Evil.

It made me think- Wouldn't it be nice if evil was so clearly identified? How great would it be that when (not if) evil did attack us, it did so with yellow snake eyes and an evil hiss in it's voice, that no matter what it said you knew it had your demise as a goal?

2 Corinthians 11:13-14

For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

Evil is smarter then to let itself be known with clear marks and signs. Infact, it is the exact opposite of that. I have known in my life that evil more disguises itself to the likings of my heart...

Jeremiah 17:9 

The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

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I have noticed a sad lack of questioning in the world around me. Myself included at times- Why am I doing what I am doing? Because I feel like it? I can attest to the fact that "because I feel like" often leads me to areas in life I would rather not be.

Thankfully- We have a tool to recognize evil; the bible. Without an active relationship with God, I am setting myself up to be deceived by evil. 

• It's ok to say that about someone. It rouses a quick laugh and nobody will remember. 
• I can listen to that particular song and have it not affect my mind set.
• I don't have to do anything in my marriage- my wife will love me no matter what. (which is true, but is that really the mindset of a successful marriage?)
• Exercise is not important.

Evil is far too smart to be easily identified. It is subtle and plays to my natural sinful desire- and the only way to defeat it is Christ.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever. (Psalm 44:6-8)

For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. (Deuteronomy 20:4) 

Day 14 - A Song That No One Would Expect You To Love

V (For Extreme) by DJ Taka

While a dying art of mine, I have a shameful obsession with DDR. (or any music game really)

This is one of the songs I can still barely get through on heavy (sometimes) But I actually really enjoy it on its own. Which is a hit or miss situation with me and DDR music.

Day 13 - A Song That Is a Guilty Pleasure

Beat It By Fallout Out Boy

Why a guilty pleasure? Because apparently covering Michael Jackson songs is considered the most heinous of blasphemies punishable by having your entire ipod replaced with every 80's hit that ever had a synthesizer solo. Harsh indeed, but I am willing to risk this because frankly- I like Michael Jackson covers better then the actual songs. There, I said it.

Excuse me while I go fight off a mob of angry European club goers. 

Day 12 - A Song From A Band You Hate

This is a hard one- which band do I like the least?....

It's hard to pull resources on this one. What definitely makes me a horribler person is I start going through my friends like- got it!

Born This Way by Lady Gaga.

Her songs are admittedly catchy, but the lyrics/meanings don't do it for me.