When all is lost, remember that there is life in Jesus! Reach for Him, feel Him, know He is there! Follow Him! He is God! He is Lord! He is ours! Take refuge in His love and feel His love wrap around you! Come broken, leave whole once again. Only He can do that! Jesus is your answer! Come and eat and drink of Him!
"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." Matt 5:4 NKJ
Tell Him that you love Him! Let Him fill you with His holiness and love! God bless you today, dear Reader! I pray you leave with a smile this morning and a heart yearning to know Him more intimately! Go to church this morning and fellowship. Learn more about the King of kings! Give Him your heart today!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAkcQnE4woI
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Joy Fills My Heart!
"The ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away." Isaiah 51:11 NIV
I am no longer held captive by those traits that had worn me down. I left them in the waters of the baptismal pool last night. I feel wonderfully hopeful about the future, and my heart is filled with joy! I know that the enemy will try to dump all the same old junk on me, but I won't be biting this time. He'd be better off just going away...forever!
I know that I will slip and fall on occasion, but I am consciously aware now of those things that I wish to be rid of. "Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Luke 10:20 NIV
My name is written in heaven! Father God catches our tears in a jar, and has our faces etched on His hand! I am a child of the Almighty God, and a joint heir to the throne with Jesus Christ, my Brother! My heart sings with joy!
Dear Reader, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 tells us to "Be joyful always." Find something beautiful today, whether it be the sun, the rain, the wind, the child, the dog, the cat, the dinner, whatever; and give thanks to the Lord for it, after all, His glory is all around you! Let Him know how absolutely awesome He is! Tell Him that your life is His! Sing a song of joy!
Father in Heaven, thank You for the emotion of joy, which is so much more fulfilling than happiness. Thank you that there are so many beautiful things to see and hear that come only from knowing you, things that I used to overlook, but now fascinate me. Thank You that Your power and majesty is evident in all the world around me! I adore You! Amen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlm9rzvZvXo&feature=related
I am no longer held captive by those traits that had worn me down. I left them in the waters of the baptismal pool last night. I feel wonderfully hopeful about the future, and my heart is filled with joy! I know that the enemy will try to dump all the same old junk on me, but I won't be biting this time. He'd be better off just going away...forever!
I know that I will slip and fall on occasion, but I am consciously aware now of those things that I wish to be rid of. "Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Luke 10:20 NIV
My name is written in heaven! Father God catches our tears in a jar, and has our faces etched on His hand! I am a child of the Almighty God, and a joint heir to the throne with Jesus Christ, my Brother! My heart sings with joy!
Dear Reader, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 tells us to "Be joyful always." Find something beautiful today, whether it be the sun, the rain, the wind, the child, the dog, the cat, the dinner, whatever; and give thanks to the Lord for it, after all, His glory is all around you! Let Him know how absolutely awesome He is! Tell Him that your life is His! Sing a song of joy!
Father in Heaven, thank You for the emotion of joy, which is so much more fulfilling than happiness. Thank you that there are so many beautiful things to see and hear that come only from knowing you, things that I used to overlook, but now fascinate me. Thank You that Your power and majesty is evident in all the world around me! I adore You! Amen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlm9rzvZvXo&feature=related
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
What a Glorious Day it is Today!
Good morning, dear Reader! I hope that you are pleased that you are alive today! Thank God for His kindness in letting you pull breath through the night and open your eyes to another brand new day! As a new man or woman in Christ you have a wonderful opportunity to start all over and correct the mistakes you made yesterday! Start with asking for forgiveness of our Lord, and then act the way that shows you are in penance.
"Look on my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins." Psalm 25:18 NKJ
"For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Psalm 86:5 NKJ
Then forgive those that you harbor a grudge against for whatever reason. Maybe they hurt you in the past, maybe they don't act the way you want them to, maybe they are self-serving and egotistical. Jesus is not a respector of persons, and neither should we be. Jesus tells us to forgive always, and He tells us why we should. We can't expect God to forgive us without us first forgiving others.
“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Mark 11:25-26
When you forgive, you will feel free of the bonds that hold you back! Smile as you face the day, and know that your soul is cleansed! Feel His love around you!
I am so excited today! I am getting baptized this evening, and I can hardly wait! I was baptized was as a child because that was the law of the religion that my parents belonged to. Almost five years ago, on March 28, 2007 I was baptized for what I consider the first time. It was a life-changing event for me. I can't even begin to explain all that it did for me! I stopped cussing and cursing without even knowing it, and my attitude about many things changed. I became insatiable in my desire to know God and Jesus better and to live a righteous life.
Tonight I have things that I am consciously leaving behind. I am making a stand against my anger, doubt, fear, and self-loathing. I am leaving them behind and breaking through with peace, trust, and confidence in God and myself! The trust is the most important thing though. I want so much to stop relying on me and trust Jesus with all my heart. There are too many circumstances in my life where I don't put my trust in Him. Instead I try to take care of the situation myself and even though I am doomed for failure and I know it, I do it anyway.
I want more control in my life than I had before. I don't want to take control from God, instead I want to acknowledge that the control belongs to God. I want to exert the authority Jesus won back for me over Satan. Does that make sense? I want to know that God is totally in charge of my life. I want to be submissive to His guidance and direction. I believe that with submission comes wisdom. And I want the devil to know exactly who is in authority in my life, and it sure isn’t him!
I pray that your day is beautiful and exciting and that God shows you many things today. Perhaps you will see or hear of some miracle that will reinforce your love for Him. Praise Him! Be a blessing to Him! He is Awesome!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Words of Peace for 2012
"Be anxious for nothing, but in all things, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus." Philipians 4:6-7
"Jesus said, 'Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
"Lord, You establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us." Isaiah 26:12
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace." Colossians 3:15
"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8
"The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace." Psalm 29:11
"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3
"The meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace." Psalm 37:11
"Great peace have they who love Your law, and nothing can make them stumble." Psalm 119:165
"Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you." 2 Corinthians 13:11
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3
"The God of peace be with you." Philippians 4:9
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18
"The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness." James 3:17-18
Dear Reader, as the world is getting full of turmoil and the economy all over the world is taking a beating, remember that in God's Kingdom the rules are different. Do not let the things of this world control you, remember that Jesus gave us the authority over all of it. As we look to Him this new year, put peace in your heart. Let not your heart be troubled, as He said more than once, he will not leave nor forsake you. Take hold of that and find that serene comfort and peace that is abundant in His presence. Get our your bible and spend a little time in the word. Breathe deep and capture His love in your heart.
Don't worry about the bills, the marriage, or the broken toe today. Worrying will not fix it. God will. Find His peace and stay there until you're sure you can trust Him to get you through it all. Be blessed my friends!
"Jesus said, 'Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
"Lord, You establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us." Isaiah 26:12
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace." Colossians 3:15
"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8
"The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace." Psalm 29:11
"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3
"The meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace." Psalm 37:11
"Great peace have they who love Your law, and nothing can make them stumble." Psalm 119:165
"Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you." 2 Corinthians 13:11
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3
"The God of peace be with you." Philippians 4:9
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18
"The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness." James 3:17-18
Dear Reader, as the world is getting full of turmoil and the economy all over the world is taking a beating, remember that in God's Kingdom the rules are different. Do not let the things of this world control you, remember that Jesus gave us the authority over all of it. As we look to Him this new year, put peace in your heart. Let not your heart be troubled, as He said more than once, he will not leave nor forsake you. Take hold of that and find that serene comfort and peace that is abundant in His presence. Get our your bible and spend a little time in the word. Breathe deep and capture His love in your heart.
Don't worry about the bills, the marriage, or the broken toe today. Worrying will not fix it. God will. Find His peace and stay there until you're sure you can trust Him to get you through it all. Be blessed my friends!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
May God bless you and yours this wonderful new day and new year! Look to Him for guidance, and leave all your cares and woes behind. This is a new time to get to know Jesus and all He has for you.
I am getting re-baptized this week because I have things that I want to consciously leave behind in the waters of baptism. Things like anger and fear and self-loathing. I want to be a better steward of all that He has given me. I want to be a better servant. I am very excited about my future. No more crying over spilt milk, I can't get it all back in the bottle anyway, right? May as well give those old hurts and pains over to God and do what I can to have a better attitude and be a blessing!
"The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it." Proverbs 10:22 KJV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PER8f7bQIlg
I am getting re-baptized this week because I have things that I want to consciously leave behind in the waters of baptism. Things like anger and fear and self-loathing. I want to be a better steward of all that He has given me. I want to be a better servant. I am very excited about my future. No more crying over spilt milk, I can't get it all back in the bottle anyway, right? May as well give those old hurts and pains over to God and do what I can to have a better attitude and be a blessing!
"The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it." Proverbs 10:22 KJV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PER8f7bQIlg
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