tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89762154377364439692024-03-05T17:07:07.506-08:00Nico PerezLife.Nico Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113621113671250768noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976215437736443969.post-27811781832655541982015-03-17T19:10:00.003-07:002015-03-17T19:11:13.950-07:00The Box and the Giants<div class="" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
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I recently went on a trip to Italy. My wife and I saw incredibly beautiful places and I was able to spend some time with the Lord. One night in particular, in a place called Cinque Terre, I had an eye-opening conversation with God. He showed me a couple of things that I feel really apply to us as worshipers, worship leaders and believers. </div>
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The first thing He showed me was a box and He began to take me through what it meant. He told me that the small box I was looking at, was very much how I view myself. I had forced myself into something so small and, at the same time, had put other people in this same type of constraint. I was labeling myself and others by only what we do, as if glancing at the cover but not reading the entire book. We put labels on people saying “he is the worship leader”, “that guy is our guitar player”, “that’s the funny guy”, or “she’s the good girl” and that about sums up who he/she is. </div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> While these aspects of people are amazing and true, I believe that God wants us to see more. To look deeper in ourselves and in others and to see past the cover. It’s been said that we shouldn't put God in a box. I would say along with that, “Don’t put yourself in a box” because He has made you with limitless potential. We are going through life strolling from one place to another while God is encouraging us to not only run but to fly. God has put this potential in all of us because He defines us by more than what we do. We are defined by Christ, as His children and carriers of His presence. It truly unlocks a deeper level of existence when we view ourselves this way. Something I’ve learned about people is how incredibly deep every individual is if we can just see past the image, past the judgment and the stereotype. People are incredible. Why do we put constraints on ourselves when we have this spiritual authority?Sometimes I ask myself: “Why am I so afraid?” Even in worship, why is there a fear to rea</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">ct when the Holy Spirit is speaking? Why should we be afraid to lead with power? A power that is in all of us. </span></div>
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We may look at ourselves as insignificant or irrelevant,but yet spiritually we are giants. For us as worship leaders, it’s a joy to be able to see the people we serve with and to call out strengths and challenge one another; to encourage what we see in them, and what God sees in them. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>So here’s my challenge to you: step out of that box, encourage others to step out as well and let’s see each other for who we actually are: GIANTS. </div>
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We would be Giants. </div>
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Nico Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113621113671250768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976215437736443969.post-78546356820990041552011-06-06T19:08:00.000-07:002011-06-20T15:28:10.031-07:00What do we live for?<div style="text-align: center;">I went on a walk today. Felt so great to be outside, around trees, wild life, Lakes, fresh air.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was amazing i felt so in tune with everything around me. It Got me thinking on so many things, About who i am?, why am i like this? and the Big one What am i doing?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know we all say we need to "Live for jesus" that we are " More that conquers."</div><div style="text-align: center;">When i think about those things it always feels good , but deep down i really don't even understand what those things actually mean.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So i guess i just want to ask what allot of us are afraid to ask</div><div style="text-align: center;">What are we living for? I am just going to explain what i feel God has been teaching me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please take it with a grain of salt, This is one dude sharing his heart. Thats it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">God has known u for a long time. Before time itself. (pause and think)</div><div style="text-align: center;">There is 4 billion people on this planet <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>1 you. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b> </b>God says that you are over animals, sickness. Even mountains!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">He says you have been set apart. He says that you are made like him.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">He is pretty much saying He thinks your pretty freaking awesome!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">God wants you to be you. Wants you to know your gifts.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I think thats hard to do now a days because everyone is trying to tell you who to be.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"A good christian looks like _____"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"A Good person does ______"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"Your cool if you do ______" </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span> It can get pretty confusing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know everyone has great intentions , but i fear we are hiding what makes us so special.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our personalities, our gifts, Our voice. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Dont be afraid to be you. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If your quiet , loud , smart , artistic, a dancer, musician , teacher, mom , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Whatever it is feel free to embrace it and to use it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love people. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love how God made you </div><div style="text-align: center;">You have a purpose</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dont waste it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">____nico--- </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div>Nico Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113621113671250768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976215437736443969.post-80931429904399641732010-06-05T12:06:00.000-07:002010-06-05T12:40:50.091-07:00The truth.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Im</span> sitting in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ihop</span> prayer room. God has done so much to me these past months thought i should share. In a poem of course</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The truth. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The truth i find </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Deeper than the sea</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Is that no matter how much i try to please </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You really just want me</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The truth i find</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">that i cant believe </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Is with all my dirt and sin and pride</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You really still want me</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The truth i find </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and what i praise you for</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">is even giving your son for me </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ur pursing me for more </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The truth is that love drives me</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Love strengthens me</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> I<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">m</span> alive because of the truth</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">__<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">nico</span>--</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>Nico Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113621113671250768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976215437736443969.post-47655935795930315162010-05-31T19:37:00.000-07:002010-05-31T20:16:51.533-07:00Love<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>Love</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love in the begging </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love in the end</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love with no boundaries</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love with no bend</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love that is faithful </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love that is true</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love that is deeper </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love thru and thru </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love that is wanting </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love that endures </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love that is saving </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love that cures </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love attainable </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love sustainable </div><div style="text-align: center;">Him.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Nico Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113621113671250768noreply@blogger.com2