Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Superstar
What a show!!!! You were awesome!!! I think you are a natural as a radio host. I listened to the part where you were on with Rev Wright and Min. Farakahan. I think its a good idea for all of you to try to come together for true family and community improvement. You have given us a vision of power and of love. Whether it is three or thirty three, its a start. You can show me better than you can tell me. Walk out of the spiral of failure and into the arena of success. I was just so impressed with you. Good Job and Well Done.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Perseverance
Father God the course you have set before me is clear. You have called me to be an intercessor. To stand in the gap. I see so many who are sad, lonely, and wanting to give up. The senseless crime. I think of the widow who lost her husband and friend.
I pray for her daily. I pray that she continues to find a reason to get up and continue her life. Lord remain in her as you remain in me. Without you we can do nothing. Allow her to not grow weary and overburdened with the pain and heartache.
Help her to remember that Jesus said "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28
Lord I throw off everything that hinders me from doing the things I need to do. Handle my dad's business. Call the chimney repair, even though we have no money, call the lawyer, even though we have no money. Know that God will be with us in this journey and that we are not alone. I will not lose heart and grow weary during my time of intercession. I chide myself because I think I should be able to do better with him but I am only human and I have to understand my limitations.
Thank you God for guiding me through this time and all times that I encounter pressure. Thank you God for hearing my prayers for others. I am just amazed at the sadness in the world. When they talk about the attempted bomber terrorist, we learn he was lonely. Often times they are desperate and alone. Isolated by choice. Just like our children who seem to find solace in the gangs or a life of crime. First its curiosity, the its camaraderie, and finally its a way to escape. Its not that simple. It just isn't one thing, its many things for each person. Its an overburden of pain and heartache over many years. We have to encourage and inspire them to find value in doing the right things. Find value in becoming a contributing member of society. Find value in each other. We are such a throwaway society, we have the notion that we can throw each other away. We are not disposable. We need each other to succeed. We need each other. We need to show that love more and more.
So I am going to get ready to get out of here and go to Staples and get some paper then go to school. First, I have a couple of phone calls to make.
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone. I love you.
I pray for her daily. I pray that she continues to find a reason to get up and continue her life. Lord remain in her as you remain in me. Without you we can do nothing. Allow her to not grow weary and overburdened with the pain and heartache.
Help her to remember that Jesus said "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28
Lord I throw off everything that hinders me from doing the things I need to do. Handle my dad's business. Call the chimney repair, even though we have no money, call the lawyer, even though we have no money. Know that God will be with us in this journey and that we are not alone. I will not lose heart and grow weary during my time of intercession. I chide myself because I think I should be able to do better with him but I am only human and I have to understand my limitations.
Thank you God for guiding me through this time and all times that I encounter pressure. Thank you God for hearing my prayers for others. I am just amazed at the sadness in the world. When they talk about the attempted bomber terrorist, we learn he was lonely. Often times they are desperate and alone. Isolated by choice. Just like our children who seem to find solace in the gangs or a life of crime. First its curiosity, the its camaraderie, and finally its a way to escape. Its not that simple. It just isn't one thing, its many things for each person. Its an overburden of pain and heartache over many years. We have to encourage and inspire them to find value in doing the right things. Find value in becoming a contributing member of society. Find value in each other. We are such a throwaway society, we have the notion that we can throw each other away. We are not disposable. We need each other to succeed. We need each other. We need to show that love more and more.
So I am going to get ready to get out of here and go to Staples and get some paper then go to school. First, I have a couple of phone calls to make.
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone. I love you.
Monday, December 28, 2009
My Mailbox
Someone knocked my mailbox down this weekend. Just plowed into it. We share a post with our neighbors across the street so we were all out wondering what to do. Finally today, she called the post office and they are going to keep our mail at the post office where we will pick it up for the next thirty days and also set up a temporary mailbox for us. Snow is on the ground, the ground is frozen, there's no digging a post hole in this weather. I guess this happens a lot since the post office had a solution readily available. We can only figure there's a car with some damage riding around this neighborhood. That has been our concern for the weekend.
We have been playing Nintendo Wii too. We have a new game, Super Mario Bros. We use to play nintendo during the Christmas holidays when the girls were younger so now we are going back to old habits. Games, games, games. Its either Mario Karts, Wii Sports, Guitar Hero, or Zuma Revenge. Playing with the wonderful pirate ship that we had to put together for Christmas.
I have to go into school tomorrow and Wednesday for a meeting so that we can get the kids ready for ISAT.
I cant skate very well so I wont be at the skating. I broke my ankle skating before and I have never really liked it. I look forward to the New Year's Eve Celebration. I plan to get some movie time in before I have to go back. Vacation time does go by fast. I have about four movies I want to see.
My dad has so many problems, legal problems, depression, I just want to maintain good relations. Try to do the right thing. I have to make the arrangements to get the chimney fixed. Take him to court for his court date, get the hall painted so it can pass village inspection, and get some tenants in there. Of course the lady who moved in is still there and nobody is paying anything but us for the heat. What I know I can do about this is get the chimney fixed and the wall painted so it can pass inspection and housing will pay her rent. I'm not going to be preoccupied with the stuff. Its just that, stuff.
So I'm watching this show on A&E called Hoarders. Its about people who have so much stuff in their home its beyond imagination. This episode is about a lady who had a very abusive childhood where her mother showed her no love, so as an adult with two grown children who dont live with her, she has turned into this hoarder. Her son said something that reminded me of what you said on Sunday. Things just get so bad that you just begin to accept that as the norm and get used to it being so bad. Dont get used to things being so bad. Dont let that be the norm and dont accept less.
So, that's what I have been doing. I have done a whole lot of nothing too. Just trying to keep my sanity and make some sort of plan to move forward and not backwards. I take it one day at a time. It got to be something more I can do, I'm still here. God has a plan for me and I'm still here. He never promised me a rose garden, but I know the fact that I am here is something. I will not lose heart and grow weary and faint. I will act upright in my dealings.
So I end this with the true and heartfelt "Be Blessed and Be a Blessing to Someone. I love you.
We have been playing Nintendo Wii too. We have a new game, Super Mario Bros. We use to play nintendo during the Christmas holidays when the girls were younger so now we are going back to old habits. Games, games, games. Its either Mario Karts, Wii Sports, Guitar Hero, or Zuma Revenge. Playing with the wonderful pirate ship that we had to put together for Christmas.
I have to go into school tomorrow and Wednesday for a meeting so that we can get the kids ready for ISAT.
I cant skate very well so I wont be at the skating. I broke my ankle skating before and I have never really liked it. I look forward to the New Year's Eve Celebration. I plan to get some movie time in before I have to go back. Vacation time does go by fast. I have about four movies I want to see.
My dad has so many problems, legal problems, depression, I just want to maintain good relations. Try to do the right thing. I have to make the arrangements to get the chimney fixed. Take him to court for his court date, get the hall painted so it can pass village inspection, and get some tenants in there. Of course the lady who moved in is still there and nobody is paying anything but us for the heat. What I know I can do about this is get the chimney fixed and the wall painted so it can pass inspection and housing will pay her rent. I'm not going to be preoccupied with the stuff. Its just that, stuff.
So I'm watching this show on A&E called Hoarders. Its about people who have so much stuff in their home its beyond imagination. This episode is about a lady who had a very abusive childhood where her mother showed her no love, so as an adult with two grown children who dont live with her, she has turned into this hoarder. Her son said something that reminded me of what you said on Sunday. Things just get so bad that you just begin to accept that as the norm and get used to it being so bad. Dont get used to things being so bad. Dont let that be the norm and dont accept less.
So, that's what I have been doing. I have done a whole lot of nothing too. Just trying to keep my sanity and make some sort of plan to move forward and not backwards. I take it one day at a time. It got to be something more I can do, I'm still here. God has a plan for me and I'm still here. He never promised me a rose garden, but I know the fact that I am here is something. I will not lose heart and grow weary and faint. I will act upright in my dealings.
So I end this with the true and heartfelt "Be Blessed and Be a Blessing to Someone. I love you.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Family Love and Commitment
God Bless You today and always.
I continue to be encouraged and inspired by you. I never know what you are going to say but I know I want to hear it from a wonderful man of God. I am thankful that I have some form of communication with you in my life.
I know that I want to communicate more with you. I want to be more of a companion.Your friend. More of someone you can share things with. I dont worry about sex with you, its the least of my worries, that will work itself out, no matter what, I look forward to more good than bad in that category.
I still get excited at the thought of seeing you again. I look forward to seeing you, hearing you speak and getting a genuine hug from you. I want more and I will not give up, I will not stop and I will not become apathetic to my cause, my problem. I will do whatever I have to do. I sit here, alone, in my room writing that after having just seen you four hours ago. Could the world have changed then for us. Was there a chance for a difference. I know that every encounter is a chance for change.
I think I just need to talk, relax and allow God to guide. I stopped becoming too busy with the world stuff. I want to be too busy with God's stuff. Maybe I cant dump my life and move in with you, but I am going to devote as much of my time and energy to what has become a huge almost insurmountable task.
Talking to you face to face. One on one.Communicating in person. Somehow, some way, this has got to change. New Year, new goals. Something has got to get better for us. For You and Me. For our little relationship. I'm not talking about the whole world, just us. Our commitment. I need to see something happen. Something that moves me closer.
Be Blessed and be a blessing to someone. I love you.
I continue to be encouraged and inspired by you. I never know what you are going to say but I know I want to hear it from a wonderful man of God. I am thankful that I have some form of communication with you in my life.
I know that I want to communicate more with you. I want to be more of a companion.Your friend. More of someone you can share things with. I dont worry about sex with you, its the least of my worries, that will work itself out, no matter what, I look forward to more good than bad in that category.
I still get excited at the thought of seeing you again. I look forward to seeing you, hearing you speak and getting a genuine hug from you. I want more and I will not give up, I will not stop and I will not become apathetic to my cause, my problem. I will do whatever I have to do. I sit here, alone, in my room writing that after having just seen you four hours ago. Could the world have changed then for us. Was there a chance for a difference. I know that every encounter is a chance for change.
I think I just need to talk, relax and allow God to guide. I stopped becoming too busy with the world stuff. I want to be too busy with God's stuff. Maybe I cant dump my life and move in with you, but I am going to devote as much of my time and energy to what has become a huge almost insurmountable task.
Talking to you face to face. One on one.Communicating in person. Somehow, some way, this has got to change. New Year, new goals. Something has got to get better for us. For You and Me. For our little relationship. I'm not talking about the whole world, just us. Our commitment. I need to see something happen. Something that moves me closer.
Be Blessed and be a blessing to someone. I love you.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!!!
You inspire me to be encouraged. You touch my heart and keep me hoping for the promises of God. Our Promise. I love you.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Peaceful
Thank You God for Peace. You sent the Prince of Peace. I thank You God that when I sleep my heart counsels me and reveals to me Your purpose and plan.Thank You for your promises and your sweet spirit. I thank you Lord that you are instructing me in the way which I should go and that you are guiding me with your will. You lead me in the path of righteousness and I choose to follow.
Father God during our insane search for more- more power, more money, more knowledge, more gadgets, more furniture, more clothes, more love, more of everything, you warn us against being deceived by the finer things in life.
We must be wary of the human principles that are hollow and deceptive. We must remember the uniqueness and sufficiency of Christ. Christ has full authority of all powers and the fullness of life that he gives to us as we search for deeper knowledge of God. It is not reserved for a few but we can all search and find God in our lives. My heart longs to please God. To give to others in some small way that makes their lives better.
I am choosing to be happier. I have so much to be thankful for. God has blessed me this year and I am thankful for every blessing. Yes I have had some hardships. Yes I cant seem to get a lot of things right. I lost the picture that I stood in line to get from the Breakfast with Santa and paid 10 dollars for. I could complain and not have any Christmas cheer, but in spite of the mishaps, I keep chugging along. I try to find some type of harmony. Something that balances the good things with the bad. Something to continue bringing joy in my heart.
I say be blessed and be a blessing to someone and I say this because I like you, I believe we can make a difference in someones life. I believe in that statement. I believe in you and your ability to make a difference in peoples lives. This week you will see just how many lives you are impacting. Its unfortunate to turn some away but think about the ones you are helping. You helped over 700 people have a turkey. That's a huge number. You will bless many people tonight with the toy giveaway, me included. Christmas dinner will be a blessing for many. You do so much. Yes there is a need for more, but don't discount the amount that you are helping.Would you like to have done more, of course. Will you continue to strive for more, of course. Will you be appreciated and rewarded, of course you will.
Philippians 4:8-9
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Father God during our insane search for more- more power, more money, more knowledge, more gadgets, more furniture, more clothes, more love, more of everything, you warn us against being deceived by the finer things in life.
We must be wary of the human principles that are hollow and deceptive. We must remember the uniqueness and sufficiency of Christ. Christ has full authority of all powers and the fullness of life that he gives to us as we search for deeper knowledge of God. It is not reserved for a few but we can all search and find God in our lives. My heart longs to please God. To give to others in some small way that makes their lives better.
I am choosing to be happier. I have so much to be thankful for. God has blessed me this year and I am thankful for every blessing. Yes I have had some hardships. Yes I cant seem to get a lot of things right. I lost the picture that I stood in line to get from the Breakfast with Santa and paid 10 dollars for. I could complain and not have any Christmas cheer, but in spite of the mishaps, I keep chugging along. I try to find some type of harmony. Something that balances the good things with the bad. Something to continue bringing joy in my heart.
I say be blessed and be a blessing to someone and I say this because I like you, I believe we can make a difference in someones life. I believe in that statement. I believe in you and your ability to make a difference in peoples lives. This week you will see just how many lives you are impacting. Its unfortunate to turn some away but think about the ones you are helping. You helped over 700 people have a turkey. That's a huge number. You will bless many people tonight with the toy giveaway, me included. Christmas dinner will be a blessing for many. You do so much. Yes there is a need for more, but don't discount the amount that you are helping.Would you like to have done more, of course. Will you continue to strive for more, of course. Will you be appreciated and rewarded, of course you will.
Philippians 4:8-9
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Comfort for a Troubled Heart
Father God Your Word speaks to my pain. I trust my life to your provisions. You have sent your Word forward in my heart and it continues to be steadfast and eternal. I let your Word dwell in me. I meditate on your Word. Your Word is the Living Word, The Word of Truth, The Incorruptible Seed. You are my Shield, My Counselor, my weapon in any battle. Your Word is a lamp unto my feet. Your Word allows me to not stumble because my steps are ordered.
Lord I give you all the troubles of my heart. I pray for strong faith to keep me focused on you.I pray that I am walking in your will and in your word.
The Holy Spirit leads and guides me in truth and understanding. I am comforted with the knowledge that I am loved and needed. I am confident that Your Word and Your Will are in me to do Good. You put Your desires in my heart to want what is best for me. You want me to have goodness and grace and mercy. You want me to know that I am loved completely. Let not your heart be troubled.
I exalt Your Word in my life and hold it in high esteem. I give it first place, a place of power and authority in my life. I use it to settle doubt, questions that confront me and concerns that I may have in my life. I chose to have your word be my lamp and guidance. I boldly and confidently say that my heart is fixed and established on a solid foundation, the living Word of God. That comforts my troubled heart, knowing that I can turn to God to find comfort.
Be blessed and be a blessing to someone. Know that you are loved very much.
Lord I give you all the troubles of my heart. I pray for strong faith to keep me focused on you.I pray that I am walking in your will and in your word.
The Holy Spirit leads and guides me in truth and understanding. I am comforted with the knowledge that I am loved and needed. I am confident that Your Word and Your Will are in me to do Good. You put Your desires in my heart to want what is best for me. You want me to have goodness and grace and mercy. You want me to know that I am loved completely. Let not your heart be troubled.
I exalt Your Word in my life and hold it in high esteem. I give it first place, a place of power and authority in my life. I use it to settle doubt, questions that confront me and concerns that I may have in my life. I chose to have your word be my lamp and guidance. I boldly and confidently say that my heart is fixed and established on a solid foundation, the living Word of God. That comforts my troubled heart, knowing that I can turn to God to find comfort.
Be blessed and be a blessing to someone. Know that you are loved very much.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Boldness
Living in God's Will is my desire. I seem to have a love-hate relationship with that will. I pray that God will recognize that I pray for freedom of utterance to be given to me so that I may open my mouth to proclaim boldly the good news of our Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To say the things that need to be said and to move to where God is calling me to go. To speak from my heart and to speak in love.
Maybe if I am proclaiming the purpose of God I will be be secure in knowing I am walking in God's purpose. Sometimes I don't want to know the plan because it might not be to my liking. Can I follow through, even when deep down it may not be something I want to do? Can I dare to have boldness, courage and confidence of freedom.
Can I draw fearlessly and confidently and boldly nearer to God's Throne. Praise the Lord. Bless the Lord. Will I boldly declare to satan, and all his evil spirits that Jesus is the Head and Ruler of all authority. Satan is defeated and My God and My Jesus Reign Forever, and ever and ever. In him, I can never give up hope. I continue to say be blessed and be a blessing to someone. I love you.
Ephesians 1
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
To the saints in Ephesus,[a] the faithful[b] in Christ Jesus:
2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love
5 he[c] predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—
6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace
8 that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
9 And he[d] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
Maybe if I am proclaiming the purpose of God I will be be secure in knowing I am walking in God's purpose. Sometimes I don't want to know the plan because it might not be to my liking. Can I follow through, even when deep down it may not be something I want to do? Can I dare to have boldness, courage and confidence of freedom.
Can I draw fearlessly and confidently and boldly nearer to God's Throne. Praise the Lord. Bless the Lord. Will I boldly declare to satan, and all his evil spirits that Jesus is the Head and Ruler of all authority. Satan is defeated and My God and My Jesus Reign Forever, and ever and ever. In him, I can never give up hope. I continue to say be blessed and be a blessing to someone. I love you.
Ephesians 1
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
To the saints in Ephesus,[a] the faithful[b] in Christ Jesus:
2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love
5 he[c] predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—
6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace
8 that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
9 And he[d] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Roll Me Down The Aisle
Time is never on our side. We never seem to have enough of it. We don't seem to use it wisely when it is the most important thing that we want to do. I am learning to be straightforward in my communication with those that I love. I have the power to be direct, honestly expressing my feelings and desires because Jesus has given me the freedom to choose wisdom, free from doubt, unwavering and sincere.
I kept certain thing in my head. Statements like "you care too much what other people think" "you are so concerned what others think, you want to be liked too much" "you don't want hate to come your way" I now know that I associated all of those things with my feelings for you. I felt people would hate me for being with you. That doesn't make sense. Those that didn't want you to change and those that just don't like you, would also hate me. I didn't know if I was able to be hated. I don't think you chose to be disliked but you seem strong about not caring one way or the other. You mention times when it is a problem or a bother. You have your midnight hours like Dr. King, but through it all you seem to have a hard shell, maybe its not as simple for you as it seems.
I didn't know I felt that strongly, until this week. I let the idea of hating me become stronger that the idea of loving each other. I pray that I am choosing the right words, that I am speaking truly, living my life in truth, dealing truthfully with people in my life and expressing the truth in love. Communicating from my heart to make things clear and developing a certain level of maturity that I don't have to worry about haters. I have been around preteens and their angst for too long. Being a teacher of middle school students, you start to act like them. I need to remember who I am, I am the adult. There is a certain level of maturity that must come in any relationship.
The truth is one day I will not be here. One day I, just like you, will be rolled down an aisle and people will be sad and wish that they had said or done something more with me of for me. Maybe our last wishes will be that we had done or said something. Something could be done, something should be done. If today were the last day, would we be satisfied? We never know, so we make random choices that we hope and pray are the right ones.
I don't know what to say or what to do. Doing nothing is still making a choice. I know that I have to have God in my life and that I have to pray. I pray for direction, guidance and the ability to make the right choice for God. I pray that I can speak and witness for God. I pray that I am acceptable to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray, I pray, I Pray. While I am still on this side of the world, I pray. I pray for a time where this is a distant memory for us and we are laughing over the foolishness. True nonsense. How did this become an issue?
I kept certain thing in my head. Statements like "you care too much what other people think" "you are so concerned what others think, you want to be liked too much" "you don't want hate to come your way" I now know that I associated all of those things with my feelings for you. I felt people would hate me for being with you. That doesn't make sense. Those that didn't want you to change and those that just don't like you, would also hate me. I didn't know if I was able to be hated. I don't think you chose to be disliked but you seem strong about not caring one way or the other. You mention times when it is a problem or a bother. You have your midnight hours like Dr. King, but through it all you seem to have a hard shell, maybe its not as simple for you as it seems.
I didn't know I felt that strongly, until this week. I let the idea of hating me become stronger that the idea of loving each other. I pray that I am choosing the right words, that I am speaking truly, living my life in truth, dealing truthfully with people in my life and expressing the truth in love. Communicating from my heart to make things clear and developing a certain level of maturity that I don't have to worry about haters. I have been around preteens and their angst for too long. Being a teacher of middle school students, you start to act like them. I need to remember who I am, I am the adult. There is a certain level of maturity that must come in any relationship.
The truth is one day I will not be here. One day I, just like you, will be rolled down an aisle and people will be sad and wish that they had said or done something more with me of for me. Maybe our last wishes will be that we had done or said something. Something could be done, something should be done. If today were the last day, would we be satisfied? We never know, so we make random choices that we hope and pray are the right ones.
I don't know what to say or what to do. Doing nothing is still making a choice. I know that I have to have God in my life and that I have to pray. I pray for direction, guidance and the ability to make the right choice for God. I pray that I can speak and witness for God. I pray that I am acceptable to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray, I pray, I Pray. While I am still on this side of the world, I pray. I pray for a time where this is a distant memory for us and we are laughing over the foolishness. True nonsense. How did this become an issue?
Friday, December 11, 2009
Traveling Together
Thank You Father God that you have allowed us to travel on the same road, in the same direction, both inwardly and outwardly. During this time, on this day, we are together in spirit and mind. Everything that we are is to show that we have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God the Father and He is present in everything we do and everything we say. He sent His only Son so that we might have life and have it more abundantly.
Father, we seek to shape our lives daily so that we represent something/someone that you would want to call home. We ask that you dwell within us. Make yourself at home. Our bodies are a temple dedicated to you and we seek to have the parts working together to build a holy temple for God. Christ Jesus is our cornerstone and you are molding us together to fit together as one.
We must commit to walk in love and to walk in light. We live purposefully and with your guidance, making the most of our time and opportunity.
Father God we commit to being extravagant in our devotion to you. Lord I want to be more committed to you and to examine my life directions and goals and align them to yours.
John 12:44-50
Jesus’ Teaching
44 Then Jesus cried aloud: ‘Whoever believes in me believes not in me but in him who sent me. 45And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. 46I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness. 47I do not judge anyone who hears my words and does not keep them, for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48The one who rejects me and does not receive my word has a judge; on the last day the word that I have spoken will serve as judge, 49for I have not spoken on my own, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment about what to say and what to speak. 50And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me.’
Be Blessed Today and Be a Blessing To Someone.I love you.
Father, we seek to shape our lives daily so that we represent something/someone that you would want to call home. We ask that you dwell within us. Make yourself at home. Our bodies are a temple dedicated to you and we seek to have the parts working together to build a holy temple for God. Christ Jesus is our cornerstone and you are molding us together to fit together as one.
We must commit to walk in love and to walk in light. We live purposefully and with your guidance, making the most of our time and opportunity.
Father God we commit to being extravagant in our devotion to you. Lord I want to be more committed to you and to examine my life directions and goals and align them to yours.
John 12:44-50
Jesus’ Teaching
44 Then Jesus cried aloud: ‘Whoever believes in me believes not in me but in him who sent me. 45And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. 46I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness. 47I do not judge anyone who hears my words and does not keep them, for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48The one who rejects me and does not receive my word has a judge; on the last day the word that I have spoken will serve as judge, 49for I have not spoken on my own, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment about what to say and what to speak. 50And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me.’
Be Blessed Today and Be a Blessing To Someone.I love you.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Need to Give
2 Corinthians 8
Generosity Encouraged
1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.
6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.
7 But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
Father God I reflect on my need to be generous from the heart. I pray and listen carefully to the feelings, fears, thoughts and ideas of the people that I come into contact with today. I ask the Holy Spirit for discernment while dealing with my children. I know horseplay is abundant. I must separate that from serious bouts of nonsense. Thank you Lord for giving me an opportunity to focus on the purpose of their hearts. Their intentions are not to harm and if I give them time they will understand the difference. Give me the power of love and a calm well balanced mind and heart. Allow me to use discipline and self control when dealing with them today. Let generosity pour out of me today. Allow me to show love to someone today. I love You, God Bless You today.
Be blessed and be a blessing to someone. Stay Warm!
Generosity Encouraged
1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.
6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.
7 But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
Father God I reflect on my need to be generous from the heart. I pray and listen carefully to the feelings, fears, thoughts and ideas of the people that I come into contact with today. I ask the Holy Spirit for discernment while dealing with my children. I know horseplay is abundant. I must separate that from serious bouts of nonsense. Thank you Lord for giving me an opportunity to focus on the purpose of their hearts. Their intentions are not to harm and if I give them time they will understand the difference. Give me the power of love and a calm well balanced mind and heart. Allow me to use discipline and self control when dealing with them today. Let generosity pour out of me today. Allow me to show love to someone today. I love You, God Bless You today.
Be blessed and be a blessing to someone. Stay Warm!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
A Faithful Disciple
Father God as I reflect on rebellious teenagers and I continue to pray that they listen to me today because it our science fair, I also want to pray that I listen to them. I pray that I give an ear to their words that are correct and not just shoo them away with the usual, yea, yea, whatever. I want to affirm them and speak excellent and princely things in their lives. When I open my mouth I want to be able to speak the right things. Just as Jesus did when He was tempted in the desert. When the devil came to tempt Jesus, after having fasted for 40 days and nights, he came challenging him with something new. But in each challenge, Jesus refuted with the Word. Matthew 4, It is written:
"Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God"
"Do not put the Lord Your God to the test"
"Worship the Lord your God and serve him only"
Jesus' ability to resist temptation through satan's enticement of food for the body was rejected, his enticement by twisting the Word of God was further rejected with using wise words and finally the offer of worldly power was rejected.
Satan attacks us with our body and spirit. I must remember that when someone is feeling discouraged or inferior or frustrated before me that my responsibility is not to bring them lower. I must find it within me to not break their spirit further.
To stand in the gap until they come to their senses and to not be bound up with grudges and misgivings. I pray for them to escape out of the enemies snare and to to reconcile their heart with their families and people who have cared and loved them. Reconcile with the people who have stood with you.
To be a faithful disciple means to leave everything behind and follow Jesus. It must have been amazing to see Jesus heal the sick. The ones who had diseases of the body and the mind.
Seizures, paralyzed, possessed, all sorts of illnesses, healed, truly healed, not TV ministry, prayer cloth, healed because you are in the moment, healed. These were people who came probably without faith in him but faith in the fact that he had the power to heal, and he didn't let them down.
That Good News travels fast. Let someone know they can go to a doctor, a healer for free and it works, crowds and crowds of people will come. But Jesus had a Word for them too.
Once he got their attention, their focus was on Him. They could then listen to what he had to say. Reconcile the hearts of the rebellious. Bring them back into relationship with God and others. Thank you God for watching over your word to perform it and to not let your word go out in vain.
Be blessed today and be a wonderful blessing to someone. I love you.n I think I found my Joy in this journal again.
"Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God"
"Do not put the Lord Your God to the test"
"Worship the Lord your God and serve him only"
Jesus' ability to resist temptation through satan's enticement of food for the body was rejected, his enticement by twisting the Word of God was further rejected with using wise words and finally the offer of worldly power was rejected.
Satan attacks us with our body and spirit. I must remember that when someone is feeling discouraged or inferior or frustrated before me that my responsibility is not to bring them lower. I must find it within me to not break their spirit further.
To stand in the gap until they come to their senses and to not be bound up with grudges and misgivings. I pray for them to escape out of the enemies snare and to to reconcile their heart with their families and people who have cared and loved them. Reconcile with the people who have stood with you.
To be a faithful disciple means to leave everything behind and follow Jesus. It must have been amazing to see Jesus heal the sick. The ones who had diseases of the body and the mind.
Seizures, paralyzed, possessed, all sorts of illnesses, healed, truly healed, not TV ministry, prayer cloth, healed because you are in the moment, healed. These were people who came probably without faith in him but faith in the fact that he had the power to heal, and he didn't let them down.
That Good News travels fast. Let someone know they can go to a doctor, a healer for free and it works, crowds and crowds of people will come. But Jesus had a Word for them too.
Once he got their attention, their focus was on Him. They could then listen to what he had to say. Reconcile the hearts of the rebellious. Bring them back into relationship with God and others. Thank you God for watching over your word to perform it and to not let your word go out in vain.
Be blessed today and be a wonderful blessing to someone. I love you.n I think I found my Joy in this journal again.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
God Is So Awesome!!!
God is so awesome, I am so glad I have God in my life. When things happen like they did today, I know God is with me, loves me and protects me, in every step of my life. If I just submit to His will, He will take care of me.
This morning, I didnt know why I was sent to the section on prejudice. But I didn't fight it, I went with it and let it brew within me. At school, we had the Real Men Read come to our classes. I had a professor from a local university. He read Freedom Summer to my children about the time when the civil rights act was passed and integration was the law in the South. The story was a fictional one but based on facts during that time. I didnt know he was going to read anything about the civil rights movement, or segregation and integration. But I was prepared to play an important role in the discussion for my children and it was so on time for me to have prepared myself that morning. God knows all. He continually amazes me. I don't call it coincidence, I call it God. What an Amazing God we have right in our midst. All we have to do is ask.Seek and we shall find. Knock and the door shall be opened. I shall bless the Lord at all times and His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Good Night.
This morning, I didnt know why I was sent to the section on prejudice. But I didn't fight it, I went with it and let it brew within me. At school, we had the Real Men Read come to our classes. I had a professor from a local university. He read Freedom Summer to my children about the time when the civil rights act was passed and integration was the law in the South. The story was a fictional one but based on facts during that time. I didnt know he was going to read anything about the civil rights movement, or segregation and integration. But I was prepared to play an important role in the discussion for my children and it was so on time for me to have prepared myself that morning. God knows all. He continually amazes me. I don't call it coincidence, I call it God. What an Amazing God we have right in our midst. All we have to do is ask.Seek and we shall find. Knock and the door shall be opened. I shall bless the Lord at all times and His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Good Night.
Knowing Me
The love of God rises up from within me. You cannot really know me unless I speak from my heart of hearts. I must chose to share myself with you-my thoughts, my ideas and my feelings. Obviously I am who I am.
My demographics are what have classified me. If we look at me using statistical data, I shouldn't have made it. I come from the inner city of a huge urban area. I grew up during some of the worst racial times around. I saw presidents and peacemakers killed for their opinions.
I attended mostly all minority grammar and high schools. When I left home and was introduced to the other world I was lost for a time.
I learned how to read and write and calculate because I knew it would help me out of this jungle. I knew that God had a plan for me and it was better than what I knew now. exposed me to racial prejudice on a level that I had never been tested before. I found isolation and I found comfort.
I learned that when I was the only one in Iceland, there interest was pure curiosity, not hate. I learned how people are taught to hate others. Either through their religion, or their skin color.
I pray that if I have prejudice in me, that God will expose it and send the Holy Spirit to uncover it and deliver me from it. God you work from within and today you sent me to this section to read so I take it on.
I didn't turn the page and say not me, I didn't hide from it, nor do I embrace it. I pray for any barriers to come down and for me to know peace in this matter.
I felt that there was no division or problem but maybe there is. I don't know of a situation or wrong doing, but I beg forgiveness for anything that I may have done or said that showed me to be prejudice. I want to come together and show how precious you are in my life.
Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone.
My demographics are what have classified me. If we look at me using statistical data, I shouldn't have made it. I come from the inner city of a huge urban area. I grew up during some of the worst racial times around. I saw presidents and peacemakers killed for their opinions.
I attended mostly all minority grammar and high schools. When I left home and was introduced to the other world I was lost for a time.
I learned how to read and write and calculate because I knew it would help me out of this jungle. I knew that God had a plan for me and it was better than what I knew now. exposed me to racial prejudice on a level that I had never been tested before. I found isolation and I found comfort.
I learned that when I was the only one in Iceland, there interest was pure curiosity, not hate. I learned how people are taught to hate others. Either through their religion, or their skin color.
I pray that if I have prejudice in me, that God will expose it and send the Holy Spirit to uncover it and deliver me from it. God you work from within and today you sent me to this section to read so I take it on.
I didn't turn the page and say not me, I didn't hide from it, nor do I embrace it. I pray for any barriers to come down and for me to know peace in this matter.
I felt that there was no division or problem but maybe there is. I don't know of a situation or wrong doing, but I beg forgiveness for anything that I may have done or said that showed me to be prejudice. I want to come together and show how precious you are in my life.
Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Good Morning Lord
Thank You for waking me up in my right mind today. I am blessed that I can prepare for the challenges that face me today. Thank you for all that you do for me. Thank You for yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Father God I am not ready to deal with this snow but I will. Keep me alert and safe to all of the precautions that I need to take to arrive safely at my journey. Allow me to come home safe and without huge delays. Lord I give you thanks and praise for covering me with your blanket of protection.
I know that we have many different activities going on today and I am praying that it runs smoothly. I have many concerns abouttoday and I am praying for you to guide me through.
It all seems to be a jumble and I want peace, calm and total understanding. I want victory in the midst of what seems to be defeat. I have faith in you Lord that all things are possible.
As I prepare to leave now, I know that my mind is on the traffic but my heart is with you. Truly Be Blessed and Be a Wonderful Blessing To Someone. God Bless You Today.
Father God I am not ready to deal with this snow but I will. Keep me alert and safe to all of the precautions that I need to take to arrive safely at my journey. Allow me to come home safe and without huge delays. Lord I give you thanks and praise for covering me with your blanket of protection.
I know that we have many different activities going on today and I am praying that it runs smoothly. I have many concerns abouttoday and I am praying for you to guide me through.
It all seems to be a jumble and I want peace, calm and total understanding. I want victory in the midst of what seems to be defeat. I have faith in you Lord that all things are possible.
As I prepare to leave now, I know that my mind is on the traffic but my heart is with you. Truly Be Blessed and Be a Wonderful Blessing To Someone. God Bless You Today.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Unity Sunday
Ministry is a very strong initiative. Its easy to say I'm just too busy. I have my own agenda. But when we think of those in the field carrying out the mission and concerns that we were too busy for, we say thank God somebody is doing something. It should always be our desire to be that someone doing something.
We are elated that someone is bringing the good news of the Gospel to those who might not have heard it otherwise. We know that God watches over His word. We speak His word here on earth and we establish his covenant in our hearts and with others.
Can we bring the word to more people? Can we allow the dry bones to live? Do we reduce our anxiety because we have God in our lives?
Are we able to find our faith in His word? Do we take all of our fears, every little thing and bring it to God? Today I give you all of my fears. I bring the inconsequential fear that this tree will not stand on its own. I bought a stand that is obviously too small, I didn't know then but I know that now. So I will get a new one. I will call for my dentist on Monday. Go sometime next week. Get the time to take better care of myself. Wonder how to get things on a better understanding with out making it seem that single focused. I love the Lord and I love you. I have listed it accordingly. God is my first love. Take me to a place where I can see you face to face. All I want to do is worship you.
I have named them this morning in my heart and in words. I have described in detail the concerns on my heart. Father God, I seek to please you and to show that there is none before you. I value my relationship with you. I set nothing before.
Whatever the future holds for me I walk boldly knowing that I walk with you Lord.
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone.
We are elated that someone is bringing the good news of the Gospel to those who might not have heard it otherwise. We know that God watches over His word. We speak His word here on earth and we establish his covenant in our hearts and with others.
Can we bring the word to more people? Can we allow the dry bones to live? Do we reduce our anxiety because we have God in our lives?
Are we able to find our faith in His word? Do we take all of our fears, every little thing and bring it to God? Today I give you all of my fears. I bring the inconsequential fear that this tree will not stand on its own. I bought a stand that is obviously too small, I didn't know then but I know that now. So I will get a new one. I will call for my dentist on Monday. Go sometime next week. Get the time to take better care of myself. Wonder how to get things on a better understanding with out making it seem that single focused. I love the Lord and I love you. I have listed it accordingly. God is my first love. Take me to a place where I can see you face to face. All I want to do is worship you.
I have named them this morning in my heart and in words. I have described in detail the concerns on my heart. Father God, I seek to please you and to show that there is none before you. I value my relationship with you. I set nothing before.
Whatever the future holds for me I walk boldly knowing that I walk with you Lord.
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Approaching God
God will keep you honest. Thank you God for reminding me of my desire to please you.
God directs me to the retelling of the Ten Commandments. God reminds the people of his covenant with them.
Obedience is the key to success. Keep God's commandments in your heart, mind and soul. Loving and fearing God.
Knowing that our God is a jealous God and is worthy to receive all of the praise and all of the glory.
I ask God to help me grow in love. Help me to to have love filled faith.
I give God all of the reverence, awe and gratitude. I ask God for courage to walk this covenant walk with Him. I fear His power but I am comforted by the knowledge that I do know to fear Him.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge".Proverbs 1:7
Deuteronomy 5
Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, "Hear, O Israel, the statutes and decrees which I proclaim in your hearing this day, that you may learn them and take care to observe them.
2
The LORD, our God, made a covenant with us at Horeb;
3
not with our fathers did he make this covenant, but with us, all of us who are alive here this day.
4
The LORD spoke with you face to face on the mountain from the midst of the fire.
5
Since you were afraid of the fire and would not go up the mountain, I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to announce to you these words of the LORD:
6
'I, the LORD, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery.
7
You shall not have other gods besides me.
8
You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth;
9
1 you shall not bow down before them or worship them. For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishments for their fathers' wickedness on the children of those who hate me, down to the third and fourth generation
10
but bestowing mercy, down to the thousandth generation, on the children of those who love me and keep my commandments.
11
'You shall not take the name of the LORD, your God, in vain. For the LORD will not leave unpunished him who takes his name in vain.
12
'Take care to keep holy the sabbath day as the LORD, your God, commanded you.
13
Six days you may labor and do all your work;
14
but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD, your God. No work may be done then, whether by you, or your son or daughter, or your male or female slave, or your ox or ass or any of your beasts, or the alien who lives with you. Your male and female slave should rest as you do.
15
For remember that you too were once slaves in Egypt, and the LORD, your God, brought you from there with his strong hand and outstretched arm. That is why the LORD, your God, has commanded you to observe the sabbath day.
16
'Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD, your God, has commanded you, that you may have a long life and prosperity in the land which the LORD, your God, is giving you.
17
'You shall not kill.
18
'You shall not commit adultery.
19
'You shall not steal.
20
'You shall not bear dishonest witness against your neighbor.
21
'You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. 'You shall not desire your neighbor's house or field, nor his male or female slave, nor his ox or ass, nor anything that belongs to him.'
22
"These words, and nothing more, the LORD spoke with a loud voice to your entire assembly on the mountain from the midst of the fire and the dense cloud. He wrote them upon two tablets of stone and gave them to me.
23
But when you heard the voice from the midst of the darkness, while the mountain was ablaze with fire, you came to me in the person of all your tribal heads and elders,
24
and said, 'The LORD, our God, has indeed let us see his glory and his majesty! We have heard his voice from the midst of the fire and have found out today that a man can still live after God has spoken with him.
25
But why should we die now? Surely this great fire will consume us. If we hear the voice of the LORD, our God, any more, we shall die.
26
For what mortal has heard, as we have, the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of fire, and survived?
27
Go closer, you, and hear all that the LORD, our God, will say, and then tell us what the LORD, our God, tells you; we will listen and obey.'
28
"The LORD heard your words as you were speaking to me and said to me, 'I have heard the words these people have spoken to you, which are all well said.
29
Would that they might always be of such a mind, to fear me and to keep all my commandments! Then they and their descendants would prosper forever.
30
Go, tell them to return to their tents.
31
Then you wait here near me and I will give you all the commandments, the statutes and decrees you must teach them, that they may observe them in the land which I am giving them to possess.'
32
"Be careful, therefore, to do as the LORD, your God, has commanded you, not turning aside to the right or to the left,
33
but following exactly the way prescribed for you by the LORD, your God, that you may live and prosper, and may have long life in the land which you are to occupy.
God directs me to the retelling of the Ten Commandments. God reminds the people of his covenant with them.
Obedience is the key to success. Keep God's commandments in your heart, mind and soul. Loving and fearing God.
Knowing that our God is a jealous God and is worthy to receive all of the praise and all of the glory.
I ask God to help me grow in love. Help me to to have love filled faith.
I give God all of the reverence, awe and gratitude. I ask God for courage to walk this covenant walk with Him. I fear His power but I am comforted by the knowledge that I do know to fear Him.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge".Proverbs 1:7
Deuteronomy 5
Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, "Hear, O Israel, the statutes and decrees which I proclaim in your hearing this day, that you may learn them and take care to observe them.
2
The LORD, our God, made a covenant with us at Horeb;
3
not with our fathers did he make this covenant, but with us, all of us who are alive here this day.
4
The LORD spoke with you face to face on the mountain from the midst of the fire.
5
Since you were afraid of the fire and would not go up the mountain, I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to announce to you these words of the LORD:
6
'I, the LORD, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery.
7
You shall not have other gods besides me.
8
You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth;
9
1 you shall not bow down before them or worship them. For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishments for their fathers' wickedness on the children of those who hate me, down to the third and fourth generation
10
but bestowing mercy, down to the thousandth generation, on the children of those who love me and keep my commandments.
11
'You shall not take the name of the LORD, your God, in vain. For the LORD will not leave unpunished him who takes his name in vain.
12
'Take care to keep holy the sabbath day as the LORD, your God, commanded you.
13
Six days you may labor and do all your work;
14
but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD, your God. No work may be done then, whether by you, or your son or daughter, or your male or female slave, or your ox or ass or any of your beasts, or the alien who lives with you. Your male and female slave should rest as you do.
15
For remember that you too were once slaves in Egypt, and the LORD, your God, brought you from there with his strong hand and outstretched arm. That is why the LORD, your God, has commanded you to observe the sabbath day.
16
'Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD, your God, has commanded you, that you may have a long life and prosperity in the land which the LORD, your God, is giving you.
17
'You shall not kill.
18
'You shall not commit adultery.
19
'You shall not steal.
20
'You shall not bear dishonest witness against your neighbor.
21
'You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. 'You shall not desire your neighbor's house or field, nor his male or female slave, nor his ox or ass, nor anything that belongs to him.'
22
"These words, and nothing more, the LORD spoke with a loud voice to your entire assembly on the mountain from the midst of the fire and the dense cloud. He wrote them upon two tablets of stone and gave them to me.
23
But when you heard the voice from the midst of the darkness, while the mountain was ablaze with fire, you came to me in the person of all your tribal heads and elders,
24
and said, 'The LORD, our God, has indeed let us see his glory and his majesty! We have heard his voice from the midst of the fire and have found out today that a man can still live after God has spoken with him.
25
But why should we die now? Surely this great fire will consume us. If we hear the voice of the LORD, our God, any more, we shall die.
26
For what mortal has heard, as we have, the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of fire, and survived?
27
Go closer, you, and hear all that the LORD, our God, will say, and then tell us what the LORD, our God, tells you; we will listen and obey.'
28
"The LORD heard your words as you were speaking to me and said to me, 'I have heard the words these people have spoken to you, which are all well said.
29
Would that they might always be of such a mind, to fear me and to keep all my commandments! Then they and their descendants would prosper forever.
30
Go, tell them to return to their tents.
31
Then you wait here near me and I will give you all the commandments, the statutes and decrees you must teach them, that they may observe them in the land which I am giving them to possess.'
32
"Be careful, therefore, to do as the LORD, your God, has commanded you, not turning aside to the right or to the left,
33
but following exactly the way prescribed for you by the LORD, your God, that you may live and prosper, and may have long life in the land which you are to occupy.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Submitting it all to God
Psalm 103:
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
14 For he knows our frame; [1]
he remembers that we are dust.
Oh Bless the Lord, Oh My Soul. Thank You Lord for not giving me what I deserve. My stubbornness and my rebellion are cause for you to treat me accordingly. But you have rescued me from darkness and brought me into the light.
You deserve honesty from the heart. You deserve my commitment and love. I don't give it grudgingly, I give it willingly and with truth, honesty and faith. Lord Almighty you have given me Jesus as an example.
You have shown me what your expectation is and I am able to receive the Holy Spirit as my Helper and Guide. Just as Jesus went through trials and tribulations, so shall I. But the joy is that Jesus overcame the world and so can I.
I strive to be more like Jesus. I am not there yet. But knowing that you know my limitations and my shortcomings and through it all you still love me, then what more can I ask for from you. You still love me.
I strive to love you more and more. When I think I can't do any better, You show me I can. When I feel my stubbornness and rebellion coming on, you show me I can concede and be a winner. You show me how to love you, and myself. You show me how to accept love, true love, in my life. You love me. Love never fails.
Jesus is my Lord and Savior. He came to bring peace. Rejoice for the Savior is Born. Help me Father God to walk through this process of surrender. Guide me Holy Spirit to exchange rebellion and stubbornness for a willing and obedient heart.
When I refuse to listen, anoint my ears, when I refuse to see past my own desires, open my eyes to the truth. I belong to Jesus Christ, the Anointed One who breaks down strongholds and destroys every yoke.
Allow me to continue the fight to break the yoke that holds me. I submit control and direction to the Holy Spirit to guide me in the right direction. I love you Lord and I submit all to you.
So Be Bountifully and Gloriously Blessed today and Be a wonderful blessing to someone who loves you dearly. I love You.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
14 For he knows our frame; [1]
he remembers that we are dust.
Oh Bless the Lord, Oh My Soul. Thank You Lord for not giving me what I deserve. My stubbornness and my rebellion are cause for you to treat me accordingly. But you have rescued me from darkness and brought me into the light.
You deserve honesty from the heart. You deserve my commitment and love. I don't give it grudgingly, I give it willingly and with truth, honesty and faith. Lord Almighty you have given me Jesus as an example.
You have shown me what your expectation is and I am able to receive the Holy Spirit as my Helper and Guide. Just as Jesus went through trials and tribulations, so shall I. But the joy is that Jesus overcame the world and so can I.
I strive to be more like Jesus. I am not there yet. But knowing that you know my limitations and my shortcomings and through it all you still love me, then what more can I ask for from you. You still love me.
I strive to love you more and more. When I think I can't do any better, You show me I can. When I feel my stubbornness and rebellion coming on, you show me I can concede and be a winner. You show me how to love you, and myself. You show me how to accept love, true love, in my life. You love me. Love never fails.
Jesus is my Lord and Savior. He came to bring peace. Rejoice for the Savior is Born. Help me Father God to walk through this process of surrender. Guide me Holy Spirit to exchange rebellion and stubbornness for a willing and obedient heart.
When I refuse to listen, anoint my ears, when I refuse to see past my own desires, open my eyes to the truth. I belong to Jesus Christ, the Anointed One who breaks down strongholds and destroys every yoke.
Allow me to continue the fight to break the yoke that holds me. I submit control and direction to the Holy Spirit to guide me in the right direction. I love you Lord and I submit all to you.
So Be Bountifully and Gloriously Blessed today and Be a wonderful blessing to someone who loves you dearly. I love You.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Commitment
25 " 'I will make a covenant of peace with them and rid the land of wild beasts so that they may live in the desert and sleep in the forests in safety. 26 I will bless them and the places surrounding my hill. [a] I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing. 27 The trees of the field will yield their fruit and the ground will yield its crops; the people will be secure in their land. They will know that I am the LORD, when I break the bars of their yoke and rescue them from the hands of those who enslaved them. 28 They will no longer be plundered by the nations, nor will wild animals devour them. They will live in safety, and no one will make them afraid. 29 I will provide for them a land renowned for its crops, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land or bear the scorn of the nations. 30 Then they will know that I, the LORD their God, am with them and that they, the house of Israel, are my people, declares the Sovereign LORD. 31 You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are people, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign LORD.' "Ezekiel 34:25-31
Father God in the name of Jesus I commit myself to you.I turn from sin in my life. I seek forgiveness now and thank you for forgiving me. My desire is to please you. Lord, your word is truth. A lamp unto my feet. A guide for my daily walk on this earth. I submit myself to you; mind, body and soul. I seek change in my life and desire to be changed forever. I want to be a vessel of honor, truth and love. I thank you that I am able to be blessed in this world and beyond. I have faith in your word. I have faith. I am a champion. The Lord is my Shepard and I shall not want. All of my needs are met. I speak boldly to God's commitment to my life and my commitment to honor God in my life. Mind, Body and Soul.
I desire to have a wonderfully blessed day today and to find peace and love in my daily walk.
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone. I love you.
Father God in the name of Jesus I commit myself to you.I turn from sin in my life. I seek forgiveness now and thank you for forgiving me. My desire is to please you. Lord, your word is truth. A lamp unto my feet. A guide for my daily walk on this earth. I submit myself to you; mind, body and soul. I seek change in my life and desire to be changed forever. I want to be a vessel of honor, truth and love. I thank you that I am able to be blessed in this world and beyond. I have faith in your word. I have faith. I am a champion. The Lord is my Shepard and I shall not want. All of my needs are met. I speak boldly to God's commitment to my life and my commitment to honor God in my life. Mind, Body and Soul.
I desire to have a wonderfully blessed day today and to find peace and love in my daily walk.
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone. I love you.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Strength
Gracious and Mighty God I come to you with my cares. I come to you with my heavy burdens and I seek your rest. You Lord will ease and relieve and refresh my soul. I resist the cares of the world which try to pressure me daily.
This is what the LORD says:
"Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom
or the strong man boast of his strength
or the rich man boast of his riches,
This is what the LORD says:
"Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom
or the strong man boast of his strength
or the rich man boast of his riches,
24 but let him who boasts boast about this:
that he understands and knows me,
that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,"
declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9:23-24
What do I value and what does God value? My skills are of no importance to God. My character is what is important to God. The cares of this world are burdens that I seem to occupy my time with. I need you Lord to help me prioritize. I strive to keep my focus on you daily. I want to please you and enhance my relationship with you. I seek to please you daily. My heart magnifies and glorifies our relationship. I give my praises to you Lord for it is you alone who can change anything in my life.
Since my people are crushed, I am crushed; I mourn, and horror grips me, Is there no balm in Gilead? Jeremiah 8:21
My heart mourns for my people. I pray for healing.My people are sad.
Father God, remind us that this is the season of hope and change. Tis' the season to be Jolly, so let us find happiness and joy. Joy to the World, the Savior is born. Let us rejoice and celebrate. We must never lose our hope for a brighter future. It will get better, it will change. I love you and pray for peace in your heart and mind and soul. You have the cares of the world on your shoulders. Know that you are loved and adored. Pray for our reconciliation and peace. God loves us and wants only the best for us.
Be Blessed today and be a Blessing to someone. I love you.
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