You can have it all without giving it all! All the things you based your hope on. All the things that change and crumble. All the people who have died and lift you behind. All the fear. Oops! We forgot that didn't we? the big FEAR. Fear is the thing that won't let us live fully. Fear of loving, fear of giving, fear of hoping, fear--you name it. It's always been just around the corner. If I let to of fear, that means I have to put my trust in something else. Fear has kept me safe. Its kept me safe from pain and rejection , loss. Its kept me free from giving myself to anyone or anything. Fear has been with me all my life. It's been my companion,k protector. Now some one comes along and says, "Fear not! I am with you always." Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. Deut. 31:8.
Put your hand in the hand of the Man from Galilee. His favorite name for Himself was SON OF MAN. He relates to fear, but He didn't let it rule His life. So, here we are one with the Son of God and Son of Man, if we choose! The way, the truth, and the life. Matthew 11:28.
Come to Me. He says, been there, done that. The cross! Deut. 31:8 Genesis 3:8
In His love, a work in progress
Thursday, October 9, 2014
WORTH
What do we base our worth on? Everyone wants to know they are worth something. Is it beauty? Education? work? Money? Parents? Spouse? Religion? Select. Think on this. Think hard. Is this why we go from thing to thing, person to person, place to place, church to church, religion to religion, drugs? Is this why we're never satisfied with ourselves? Is this why we lose hope? Is this why we're depressed, and just want out? What do we blame for our misery? Our world, our government, our parents, our friends, spouse?
We may experience moments of happiness, but it too is fleeting. Our need is deeper than that. It's so deep we do everything we can to try to escape it. There is one way to escape--one door. One way, one truth, one life through Whom we can find our worth. Give your life over to Life Himself!
Listen, think on this: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." For God so loves us, you, me that He gave the most precious thing He had to give! He doesn't change like the wind. What was truth yesterday, is truth today and tomorrow. He said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."
Worth. You want worth, you want to know it every day, no matter what mistake you make. There is only one way to know your worth! Get your eyes off the world government, other people, what you can do or not do. His love never changes. He will never leave you or forsake you. He is what your worth is based on! God Himself!
You can't earn it. You can't deserve it. You can't buy it with all of your money, and best of all, you can't lose it. It's Grace, a free gift from God Himself! His name is Jesus. In Him, you'll find out what you are worth. Jeremiah 17:7 says, "Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence!
All to Jesus, I surrender, all to Him I freely give. I am blessed. The one work that pleases God is for us to believe. John 6:29.
In His love, a work in progress.
We may experience moments of happiness, but it too is fleeting. Our need is deeper than that. It's so deep we do everything we can to try to escape it. There is one way to escape--one door. One way, one truth, one life through Whom we can find our worth. Give your life over to Life Himself!
Listen, think on this: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." For God so loves us, you, me that He gave the most precious thing He had to give! He doesn't change like the wind. What was truth yesterday, is truth today and tomorrow. He said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."
Worth. You want worth, you want to know it every day, no matter what mistake you make. There is only one way to know your worth! Get your eyes off the world government, other people, what you can do or not do. His love never changes. He will never leave you or forsake you. He is what your worth is based on! God Himself!
You can't earn it. You can't deserve it. You can't buy it with all of your money, and best of all, you can't lose it. It's Grace, a free gift from God Himself! His name is Jesus. In Him, you'll find out what you are worth. Jeremiah 17:7 says, "Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence!
All to Jesus, I surrender, all to Him I freely give. I am blessed. The one work that pleases God is for us to believe. John 6:29.
In His love, a work in progress.
Monday, October 6, 2014
SOME DAYS ARE HARD
I'm having a hard time this morning. I can't seem to connect with the Spirit. Whether it be His Spirit or mine. He tells me "It's all right. Be still and know that He is God."
There is so much going on: Ebole, war, uncertainty everywhere. I'm sure I can't do anything about most of it. He has a plan. Each of us is in His hand. It's only when I get anxious or fearful that I have a hard time connecting with the Precious One who is the answer. Then He is there with the answer! "Be still and know that I am God." "Let Me have it."
But what if it doesn't go the way I want it to go? "Let Me have it." What did Jesus say? "No branch can bear fruit on its own. It must remain in the vine. Apart from Me you can do nothing. Even I could do nothing on my own, but only what I saw Father doing, and heard what He said." No branch is greater than the vine. We will do this together or not at all!
Help us all to be still and know you are God. Help us to work for peace, beginning with ourselves. Thank you, My Friend!
In His Love, a work in progress
There is so much going on: Ebole, war, uncertainty everywhere. I'm sure I can't do anything about most of it. He has a plan. Each of us is in His hand. It's only when I get anxious or fearful that I have a hard time connecting with the Precious One who is the answer. Then He is there with the answer! "Be still and know that I am God." "Let Me have it."
But what if it doesn't go the way I want it to go? "Let Me have it." What did Jesus say? "No branch can bear fruit on its own. It must remain in the vine. Apart from Me you can do nothing. Even I could do nothing on my own, but only what I saw Father doing, and heard what He said." No branch is greater than the vine. We will do this together or not at all!
Help us all to be still and know you are God. Help us to work for peace, beginning with ourselves. Thank you, My Friend!
In His Love, a work in progress
BAHKITA
She saw the potential for good even in those who beat her. She was taken into slavery as a young child by slave traders. In the end, she was offered love, safety, riches, prestige, and she walked away from all worldly gain. Romans 8, Ephesians 1, Philippians 1:29; 34
It's funny that we are to forget the old--it's gone, but sometimes it's only by looking at our past, do we see how God has blessed us through it all. And through it all He has given us the opportunity to know Him. Bahkita said near the end of her journey that now she knew God was always with her.
Andre Crouch wrote a hymn: "Through It All." That proved true for Bahkita, and so many who have suffered. "Through it all, through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus. I've learned to trust in God: Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon His word.
I sit in His presence. This quiet place. I am in awe of how He can take all things and turn them for the good of those who love Him. Thank you, Blessed Trinity, and so many souls like Bahkita who love Him. When she saw Him on the cross, she related to Him because in her country (Africa) only slaves were hung on a cross. God bless.
In His Love, a work in progress
It's funny that we are to forget the old--it's gone, but sometimes it's only by looking at our past, do we see how God has blessed us through it all. And through it all He has given us the opportunity to know Him. Bahkita said near the end of her journey that now she knew God was always with her.
Andre Crouch wrote a hymn: "Through It All." That proved true for Bahkita, and so many who have suffered. "Through it all, through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus. I've learned to trust in God: Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon His word.
I sit in His presence. This quiet place. I am in awe of how He can take all things and turn them for the good of those who love Him. Thank you, Blessed Trinity, and so many souls like Bahkita who love Him. When she saw Him on the cross, she related to Him because in her country (Africa) only slaves were hung on a cross. God bless.
In His Love, a work in progress
GREAT POTENTIAL
There is great potential in every person. There is a seed, but it needs proper soil and water to take hold. God created us in His image. Couldn't be any other way. Can we look at every person, yes, I said EVERY, and see the image of God? Some don't see that image.
The eye is the lamp of the body (Luke 11:34). So be careful what you focus on. We have a choice. Jesus said He was the light of the world. What beauty. We can actually pass on light and darkness to our children. We see that happening today. Lord, keep our eyes on You, to see the potential in all for Light vs darkness. There is so much good to see: JESUS = the way, the truth, and the life. Thank you, Lord!
In His Love, a work in progress
The eye is the lamp of the body (Luke 11:34). So be careful what you focus on. We have a choice. Jesus said He was the light of the world. What beauty. We can actually pass on light and darkness to our children. We see that happening today. Lord, keep our eyes on You, to see the potential in all for Light vs darkness. There is so much good to see: JESUS = the way, the truth, and the life. Thank you, Lord!
In His Love, a work in progress
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
GOD BE PRAISED!
How can I make a difference, Lord? "Write what I tell you."
There is nothing new under the sun. What man has done, he will do again. Genesis - Revelation. I bring hope. Man compares himself to man to discover good and evil. He will never discover true goodness this way.
Keep your eyes on Jesus. He is the author and perfecter of your faith. He had to come to make all things new. Not just your thoughts, but your whole being. You have a sign that says, "Change your thoughts and you change your life." That is only partially true. I came to give new life to everyone who would believe. True life comes out of death. I am that new life. The old way is gone. I see it and I want you to see it. From Genesis to Revelation.
I am the way. You are a part of the new way. We are one. Be yoked with Me. Walk alongside of me. You know it! Every fiber of your being is changed. Ever since you first recognized Me, your whole being has changed. See it! Know it! Hebrews 11:1 says faith is believing in what you can't see. Being sure of it. Like the air you breathe, you don't have to see it, but all the days of your life it has been there. All you have had to do is breathe. You can tell when it's bad, and you seek fresh new air. Seek Me, breathe Me in. I will not fail you. I am the One who has given you life from your first breath. That first squeal that took in air. I have given you the life you take for granted.
Will you believe me when I say, "I have a plan. Not to harm you, but to give you a hope and a future"? A plan that started in Genesis and goes through Revelation. I know it seems to take a long time and there are many bumps along the way, but will you trust My plan for good? New life even if evil seems to loom huge all around you? Will you trust Me? Will you offer your faith to Me as a gift? There is a big picture--far beyond what you can see in your limited life span. But in that life span, you have learned of Me. My ways. The life I give is not hopeless, if you will believe it is full of hope. Receive hope, the gift I give you.
Seleh Isa 65:17, 66:22, 43:19, 55:1, 24:23, 60:1, 19, 11:1,10, 55:1
Ezek. 37:27, 40:2. Zech 14:21 Genesis 2:9, 3:22,24 Rev. 21-22
The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Those set apart for God. Exclusively His.
Amen. Ps. 100:5
In His Love, a work in progress
There is nothing new under the sun. What man has done, he will do again. Genesis - Revelation. I bring hope. Man compares himself to man to discover good and evil. He will never discover true goodness this way.
Keep your eyes on Jesus. He is the author and perfecter of your faith. He had to come to make all things new. Not just your thoughts, but your whole being. You have a sign that says, "Change your thoughts and you change your life." That is only partially true. I came to give new life to everyone who would believe. True life comes out of death. I am that new life. The old way is gone. I see it and I want you to see it. From Genesis to Revelation.
I am the way. You are a part of the new way. We are one. Be yoked with Me. Walk alongside of me. You know it! Every fiber of your being is changed. Ever since you first recognized Me, your whole being has changed. See it! Know it! Hebrews 11:1 says faith is believing in what you can't see. Being sure of it. Like the air you breathe, you don't have to see it, but all the days of your life it has been there. All you have had to do is breathe. You can tell when it's bad, and you seek fresh new air. Seek Me, breathe Me in. I will not fail you. I am the One who has given you life from your first breath. That first squeal that took in air. I have given you the life you take for granted.
Will you believe me when I say, "I have a plan. Not to harm you, but to give you a hope and a future"? A plan that started in Genesis and goes through Revelation. I know it seems to take a long time and there are many bumps along the way, but will you trust My plan for good? New life even if evil seems to loom huge all around you? Will you trust Me? Will you offer your faith to Me as a gift? There is a big picture--far beyond what you can see in your limited life span. But in that life span, you have learned of Me. My ways. The life I give is not hopeless, if you will believe it is full of hope. Receive hope, the gift I give you.
Seleh Isa 65:17, 66:22, 43:19, 55:1, 24:23, 60:1, 19, 11:1,10, 55:1
Ezek. 37:27, 40:2. Zech 14:21 Genesis 2:9, 3:22,24 Rev. 21-22
The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Those set apart for God. Exclusively His.
Amen. Ps. 100:5
In His Love, a work in progress
GOD vs DEVIL, GOOD vs EVIL
Another man beheaded. He was a Frenchman who had gone to Algeria to do some mountain climbing. They took him to proclaim allegiance with ISIS. So it has begun. He was a tourist, a random choosing off the street. No matter what people say, this is a holy war, and it has just begun! The U.S. is a target. Israel is a target. It's the only thing that has united the nations.
I pray a wild prayer: That God unites the nations in Christ! Our only safe haven. There is no place to hide. "If you're not for Me, you're against me." Be on guard. Ephesians 6. The enemy comes as an angel of light. He may look like the light, but is a counterfeit.
Have you ever seen a counterfeit bill or painting? Only an expert would know it. One thing he won't come with is a sword to cut your throat, but make no mistake, he comes to kill, maim, and destroy the image of God that we are! We have protection for our minds, our hearts. As with clothes, we have the order to put on the protection God offers us. That is our part.
The Word! It is protection. You can't go around half dressed! Without the word we can't make wise choices. Without the word, we won't know our God, ourselves, and where we stand with Him...and we won't know our enemy!
There will be an evil day. Our orders are to stand firmly in our place. How can we stand firmly in our place if we don't have any idea where our place is? You can run, but you cannot hide. God has provided for this evil day. We don't fight against flesh and blood. There is an enemy. God's enemy, unseen by the natural eye. We must put on the whole armor that God has provided. There is only one thing that makes us strong enough to stand in the midst of this evil day. That is the strength of the Lord! Jesus! He has overcome the world. His love casts out fear. He is my peace, my strength. My hope of a better day. A new world.
Jesus is coming soon. God's timing is perfect. J. Peterson wrote: "coming again, coming again, maybe morning, maybe noon, maybe evening, and maybe soon. Coming again, coming again. Oh, what a wonderful day it will be. Jesus is coming again!
Our comfort is already here. He is in us--never to leave us or forsake us! Philippians 1:6. My friend, your friend, Jesus was a Jew. He lived in the midst of holy war. He died and rose again in the midst of holy war. It's always about Jesus! He is the way, the truth, and the life. Always.
In His Love, a work in progress.
I pray a wild prayer: That God unites the nations in Christ! Our only safe haven. There is no place to hide. "If you're not for Me, you're against me." Be on guard. Ephesians 6. The enemy comes as an angel of light. He may look like the light, but is a counterfeit.
Have you ever seen a counterfeit bill or painting? Only an expert would know it. One thing he won't come with is a sword to cut your throat, but make no mistake, he comes to kill, maim, and destroy the image of God that we are! We have protection for our minds, our hearts. As with clothes, we have the order to put on the protection God offers us. That is our part.
The Word! It is protection. You can't go around half dressed! Without the word we can't make wise choices. Without the word, we won't know our God, ourselves, and where we stand with Him...and we won't know our enemy!
There will be an evil day. Our orders are to stand firmly in our place. How can we stand firmly in our place if we don't have any idea where our place is? You can run, but you cannot hide. God has provided for this evil day. We don't fight against flesh and blood. There is an enemy. God's enemy, unseen by the natural eye. We must put on the whole armor that God has provided. There is only one thing that makes us strong enough to stand in the midst of this evil day. That is the strength of the Lord! Jesus! He has overcome the world. His love casts out fear. He is my peace, my strength. My hope of a better day. A new world.
Jesus is coming soon. God's timing is perfect. J. Peterson wrote: "coming again, coming again, maybe morning, maybe noon, maybe evening, and maybe soon. Coming again, coming again. Oh, what a wonderful day it will be. Jesus is coming again!
Our comfort is already here. He is in us--never to leave us or forsake us! Philippians 1:6. My friend, your friend, Jesus was a Jew. He lived in the midst of holy war. He died and rose again in the midst of holy war. It's always about Jesus! He is the way, the truth, and the life. Always.
In His Love, a work in progress.
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