2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work.
Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him,
but also to suffer for him.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword,
it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges
the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
James 1:21
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent
and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
Romans 8:6
The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is
life and peace.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Birthday today
Happy birthday.....to me. (crickets) ......
It's my birthday today, big ole 27 ! No one to share it with. Away from those I love, spending alone. Very sad today. Disconnected and missing one person in particular . Anyways, we are to give thanks in all things, so for today, here are some things I'm thankful for:
God's mercy and Love
God's sacrifice of His son.
To love someone as much as God teaches me to
To be able to love
To still be alive
To be able to see, think, smell,hear, and feel .
Have parents
to be able to be hurt (Why you say ? it means I care about someone, something that I can hurt about the person , etc. )
Be able to be forgiven
Able to talk
Have a job
be able to learn and grow mentally, spiritually, and physically
So, that is a few things I'm thankful for, there are more , but I have to go and work. I pray we see the simple things and realize how blessed we are. I know I don't always and recently it has been hard . Praise God for His patience. Peace be with you Always.
It's my birthday today, big ole 27 ! No one to share it with. Away from those I love, spending alone. Very sad today. Disconnected and missing one person in particular . Anyways, we are to give thanks in all things, so for today, here are some things I'm thankful for:
God's mercy and Love
God's sacrifice of His son.
To love someone as much as God teaches me to
To be able to love
To still be alive
To be able to see, think, smell,hear, and feel .
Have parents
to be able to be hurt (Why you say ? it means I care about someone, something that I can hurt about the person , etc. )
Be able to be forgiven
Able to talk
Have a job
be able to learn and grow mentally, spiritually, and physically
So, that is a few things I'm thankful for, there are more , but I have to go and work. I pray we see the simple things and realize how blessed we are. I know I don't always and recently it has been hard . Praise God for His patience. Peace be with you Always.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
2 Kings 4:1-36
Just some notes on these verses, thoughts and so forth oN has to read it to understand what I'm saying:
2 Kings 4:1-7
Widow oil -
-Death -loss of one who revered God and followed Him.
-Creditors taking away - they were in debt.
-Fear, very little
-Simple thing- oil
-Jars-from neighbors
- Oil worked to the last drop.
- The jars were enough to pay off debt and live on
____So God takes a very sad situation horrible situation, and turns it to something amazing
2 Kings 4:8-37
Shunamite's Son
Did something nice for Elisha
Rewarded with a great thing..... a child
Child dies
She lies- not rebuked or was it faith ?
She cries
God hides something from His Prophet.
Was it wrong to just send staff?
Elisha spreads out on child 2x, 7x child sneezes (number 7)
Boy comes back
__So God does alot here, blesses Elisha with the room-a place to go to
-the Woman and husband with a child, a SON, - Great gift for a small yet faithful, loving act
-Then takes the child away- Very sad and rough, God gave me the son now he is taken away.....
Even hidden from Elisha- Confusion, but instead of questioning wants to find out what is
going on rather than focusing on why
-The mother doesn't listen to Elisha to go put staff on the boy ....why ?
- Also,Staff not good enough, why?
- God makes him go to the place, and spread out on child, not once, but 2x, yet the body started to
warm on 1x- Give life for life? what does sneezing have to do rather than the 7x (Number 7) ?
These accounts are taught in Sunday school classes to children, yet these are real adults and people, what can we as adults also learn from this ? These are just some observations, not sure exactly what to think fully.
Just setting it out there.
2 Kings 4:1-7
Widow oil -
-Death -loss of one who revered God and followed Him.
-Creditors taking away - they were in debt.
-Fear, very little
-Simple thing- oil
-Jars-from neighbors
- Oil worked to the last drop.
- The jars were enough to pay off debt and live on
____So God takes a very sad situation horrible situation, and turns it to something amazing
2 Kings 4:8-37
Shunamite's Son
Did something nice for Elisha
Rewarded with a great thing..... a child
Child dies
She lies- not rebuked or was it faith ?
She cries
God hides something from His Prophet.
Was it wrong to just send staff?
Elisha spreads out on child 2x, 7x child sneezes (number 7)
Boy comes back
__So God does alot here, blesses Elisha with the room-a place to go to
-the Woman and husband with a child, a SON, - Great gift for a small yet faithful, loving act
-Then takes the child away- Very sad and rough, God gave me the son now he is taken away.....
Even hidden from Elisha- Confusion, but instead of questioning wants to find out what is
going on rather than focusing on why
-The mother doesn't listen to Elisha to go put staff on the boy ....why ?
- Also,Staff not good enough, why?
- God makes him go to the place, and spread out on child, not once, but 2x, yet the body started to
warm on 1x- Give life for life? what does sneezing have to do rather than the 7x (Number 7) ?
These accounts are taught in Sunday school classes to children, yet these are real adults and people, what can we as adults also learn from this ? These are just some observations, not sure exactly what to think fully.
Just setting it out there.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Hm, the explanation of "the farthest distance..."
Kneeling - (wikipedia) "Socially, kneeling, similarly to bowing , is associated with reverence, submission and obeisance , particularly if one kneels before a person who is standing or sitting: the kneeling position renders a person defenceless and unable to flee. "
That's what I'm thinking ! Weakness and defenseless ! I hate that ! Maybe it's just a mental thing or something, but I have always been the runt of the litter it seems, my Brother has always been the good people skills, more outgoing and spoken, I have been well, I read alot, not so verbal, a little wacky at times. Don't have that physical "strong" and definitely don't like being defenseless.
There is something to say for those who are "strong", talk strongly or have that air of something. Yes , Superman, the man of steel, Hercules, spiderman (my favorite), X-men, all have this strength and definitely not defenseless !
That is why it is so hard to get on my knees at times, well, now, it's alot less so. No , it still is hard at times, though, definitely. It goes against everything people are taught, "be strong, be the best, be at the top , etc. "
Anyhow, to me it is hardest to fall on my knees physically and mentally , to really be totally both defenseless and not have control. I'm scared to do that , it is very scary for me . In my mind it is like free falling off a building . Sounds extreme, but it is . Kneel before someone and see how small you are, how exposed you are.
Yet I have to do it . Why?
Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Psalm 95:6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
It is one thing to raise ourselves, it is another for God to raise us . I truly have no defense against Him nor am I truly strong without Him . Hence, why I have to kneel, and many times at that !
True strength I think , isn't about whether you can do things on your own, it's remembering and acknowledging you need help and you have bigger hands to help you. In a sense , no, in a real way that gives more strength than I can see on my own.
Hm , I need.... to remember to kneel .....
Be safe, be strong enough to go to your knees , and remember......
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Because .....
1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
That's what I'm thinking ! Weakness and defenseless ! I hate that ! Maybe it's just a mental thing or something, but I have always been the runt of the litter it seems, my Brother has always been the good people skills, more outgoing and spoken, I have been well, I read alot, not so verbal, a little wacky at times. Don't have that physical "strong" and definitely don't like being defenseless.
There is something to say for those who are "strong", talk strongly or have that air of something. Yes , Superman, the man of steel, Hercules, spiderman (my favorite), X-men, all have this strength and definitely not defenseless !
That is why it is so hard to get on my knees at times, well, now, it's alot less so. No , it still is hard at times, though, definitely. It goes against everything people are taught, "be strong, be the best, be at the top , etc. "
Anyhow, to me it is hardest to fall on my knees physically and mentally , to really be totally both defenseless and not have control. I'm scared to do that , it is very scary for me . In my mind it is like free falling off a building . Sounds extreme, but it is . Kneel before someone and see how small you are, how exposed you are.
Yet I have to do it . Why?
Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Psalm 95:6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
It is one thing to raise ourselves, it is another for God to raise us . I truly have no defense against Him nor am I truly strong without Him . Hence, why I have to kneel, and many times at that !
True strength I think , isn't about whether you can do things on your own, it's remembering and acknowledging you need help and you have bigger hands to help you. In a sense , no, in a real way that gives more strength than I can see on my own.
Hm , I need.... to remember to kneel .....
Be safe, be strong enough to go to your knees , and remember......
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Because .....
1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Hm, another song,
Verse 1:
On my knees
Searching within
I’ve come to the end of me
And I’m ready to begin
To find my purpose
To find my way
I’m reaching for you
Bridge:
And I am desperate
And I can’t do this on my own
Chorus:
Won’t you carry me
My arms are wide open
I’m giving everything
Won’t you carry me
Oh Lord I surrender
I’m letting go today
Verse 2:
I’m forgiven
Because you paid the price
I still can’t seem to leave it all behind
All my failures
All of my mistakes
Still I’m reaching for you
Bridge:
And I am desperate
And I can’t do this on my own
Chorus:
Won’t you carry me
My arms are wide open
I’m giving everything
Won’t you carry me
Oh Lord I surrender
I’m letting go today
Verse 3:
And all of these years
So lost and broken
And all of these tears
I’ve walked alone
Now reaching for you
Chorus:
Won’t you carry me
My arms are wide open
I’m giving everything
Won’t you carry me
Oh Lord I surrender
I’m letting go today
Chorus:
Won’t you carry me
My arms are wide open
I’m giving everything
Won’t you carry me
Oh Lord I surrender
I’m letting go today
Carry Me-Seventh Day Slumber- Album: Take Everything
"The farthest distance is one from your knees to the ground" I dunno who said that, but many people quote it, and I'm believeing it.
Hm, have to think about that, i mean how to explain why, need a part 2 .
Be safe, and encouraged.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A song I hope is encouraging
Verse :
Another melody
Another empty song
I tell myself that
I have praised you
And try and make believe
This is all you want
But once again
I know I’ve missed it
Praising you is not just the songs I sing
Jesus here I am
Take everything
Chorus:
Take the pain inside
Take the brokenness
Don’t stop til there’s nothing left
My arrogance
My pride
The loss of innocence
Jesus, take everything
Verse :
Another melody
Another empty song
I tell myself that
I have praised you
And try and make believe
This is all you want
But once again
I know I’ve missed it
Praising you is not just the songs I sing
Jesus here I am
Take everything
Chorus:
Take the pain inside
Take the brokenness
Don’t stop til there’s nothing left
My arrogance
My pride
The loss of innocence
Jesus, take everything
Bridge:
There’s nothing left I need
That’s when I feel alive
Holy Spirit fall
Fresh upon me
You can have it all
Chorus:
Take the pain inside
Take the brokenness
Don’t stop til there’s nothing left
My arrogance
My pride
The loss of innocence
Jesus, take everything
Chorus:
Take the pain inside
Take the brokenness
Don’t stop til there’s nothing left
My arrogance
My pride
The loss of innocence
Jesus, take everything
TAKE EVERYTHING LYRICS - SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER - From album: Take Everything
Another melody
Another empty song
I tell myself that
I have praised you
And try and make believe
This is all you want
But once again
I know I’ve missed it
Praising you is not just the songs I sing
Jesus here I am
Take everything
Chorus:
Take the pain inside
Take the brokenness
Don’t stop til there’s nothing left
My arrogance
My pride
The loss of innocence
Jesus, take everything
Verse :
Another melody
Another empty song
I tell myself that
I have praised you
And try and make believe
This is all you want
But once again
I know I’ve missed it
Praising you is not just the songs I sing
Jesus here I am
Take everything
Chorus:
Take the pain inside
Take the brokenness
Don’t stop til there’s nothing left
My arrogance
My pride
The loss of innocence
Jesus, take everything
Bridge:
There’s nothing left I need
That’s when I feel alive
Holy Spirit fall
Fresh upon me
You can have it all
Chorus:
Take the pain inside
Take the brokenness
Don’t stop til there’s nothing left
My arrogance
My pride
The loss of innocence
Jesus, take everything
Chorus:
Take the pain inside
Take the brokenness
Don’t stop til there’s nothing left
My arrogance
My pride
The loss of innocence
Jesus, take everything
TAKE EVERYTHING LYRICS - SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER - From album: Take Everything
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
nothing today
I got nothing today . not one thing . When it rains it poors, felt like i woke up to an avalanche. Power keeps cutting off, people keep messing up and blaming other people, just hectic. No place to rest my head.....:(
Here's a verse .
Psalm 30:8
To you, O LORD, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:
Romans 9:15
For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion."
Romans 9:16
It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
Romans 9:18
Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.
Here's a verse .
Psalm 30:8
To you, O LORD, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:
Romans 9:15
For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion."
Romans 9:16
It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
Romans 9:18
Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.
Monday, October 25, 2010
thirst
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
Matthew 5:6As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.
Psalm 42:1Sunday, October 24, 2010
Another day , another day
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
- James 1:13 &14 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;
but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Hebrews 2:18
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
Be strong, have a great day/night. Never alone.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Just a cool saying
"No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown."
Author:William Penn
Author:William Penn
Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
dunka dunka
No idea for title today . Apparently, I'm a little loopy, no, just tired. Busy evening, made a big mistake and now have to work and make it up. It's funny, how easy it is to make a mistake, but to fix it it takes a long time!
Like a food stain, fork going to mouth and oops.....spaghetti sauce drips onto shirt, 2 seconds and then a nice spot. Now have to get to it quick or it will be harder to get out, the juice already soaks into fabric, club soda it, or throw into wash, basically it's a lot longer process.
That's how life is, yet we can be one of 2 people : the one who gives up an lets it sit there and get worse and just throw the shirt away, or the one who cares enough to try and fix that mistake, though it takes longer.
What am I gonna do when life messes up ? What do I want to do ? Give up . What will I do ? Give in and give it all. For me that means, accept my mistake and do whatever God has me do to work at not doing it again or as badly. He will fix it, I have to give my all though. The stain willl go away, but it's Him who works through me and for me. How He does that and when is beyond me, but I'm glad He fixes it though.
What are you gonna do ?
Be safe, prayers for you and yours
Like a food stain, fork going to mouth and oops.....spaghetti sauce drips onto shirt, 2 seconds and then a nice spot. Now have to get to it quick or it will be harder to get out, the juice already soaks into fabric, club soda it, or throw into wash, basically it's a lot longer process.
That's how life is, yet we can be one of 2 people : the one who gives up an lets it sit there and get worse and just throw the shirt away, or the one who cares enough to try and fix that mistake, though it takes longer.
What am I gonna do when life messes up ? What do I want to do ? Give up . What will I do ? Give in and give it all. For me that means, accept my mistake and do whatever God has me do to work at not doing it again or as badly. He will fix it, I have to give my all though. The stain willl go away, but it's Him who works through me and for me. How He does that and when is beyond me, but I'm glad He fixes it though.
What are you gonna do ?
Be safe, prayers for you and yours
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Wait
Psalm 27:14
Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.
Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.
WAIT!!!!!! JUST WAIT!!!!!
Ever just lose your mind, say, in the waiting room at a hospital and feel like "Dang it, I wanna get this over with. Why is it taking so long?"
Shoot, it is HARD to WAIT ! I have a lot of respect for patient people. I start to freak out. It is no fun for me, i can't just wait. God is teaching me a lesson. Patience is a crazy virtue. Anyways, it takes strength to wait.
Well, honestly this is random, rabble at the moment. might get my head on track for this thought again, thought verse was something, it says to wait, 2x and to have strength and heart. Interesting.
Peace, Love.......:)
Monday, October 18, 2010
2 Thoughts
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| James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. |
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| Hebrew 3:14We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. 15As has just been said: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion." |
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Happy SUNDAY !!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Laa dee daa dee :)
James 2:8
If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as
yourself," you are doing right.
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as
yourself," you are doing right.
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Close your eyes and walk
Hm, my eyes are open and i see what is around me
I see the colors and the pits along the way
I never thought this day would come
I never thought I would have to lose my vision
To not see what is around me
I thought it would be easy not seeing
I know what is around me ,
I know it so well.
Then I had to lose my sight,
To close my eyes to what I'm told was real light
My life won't be the same now, because I need a hand to move
The wariness I feel going through the streets I thought that I knew.
One step is like one going off a cliff
How the heartbeat flurries now
I took that first step thinking it was over, right here and now
but it was only the beginning a new life, a new beginning.
When I took that first step, the world opened around me
I felt a hand gently touch and softly guiding me
I realized I was missing so much, the sounds ,
the smells, the universe, things too beautiful to describe
Mostly I was missing, that someone that always was by my side
The one who was waiting for me to lose my sight.
To show me true life.
I have a new beginning, though some call me crazy to close my eyes,
Yet they may never know, this amzing feeling inside.
No longer am I alone, no longer am I really blind,
I see what others miss, that there is more to life than what I see outside
Jesus told me to close my eyes , to forget what I thought was life
I was scared at first and still I am sometimes
The truth is, I have never felt so scared and alive
But it's wonderful to know that, He will never leave my side
He'll always be my guide if I can just try
Try to keep my eyes closed
To let Him lead me on
Never ahead, always there as I stumble in the way
I'm not blind, I just looking at what a different life
With Jesus by myside, I will always be alive
Instead I wait for a real prize, what He wispers in my ear
"Have you a mansion, a new robe, new life"
Now I see visions of that, instead of the world outside.
I can walk , it's ok, there is more to living than what we see right now
I'll settle for a paradise, a heaven than hell.
Come and see what I see, we'll travel on this route
Jesus won't leave me or you
He'll guide us now, till we can
See for real the truth.
So close, so close, I can see it now
The most beautiful thing around.....
Heaven with God and His children, my family for all time.
I see the colors and the pits along the way
I never thought this day would come
I never thought I would have to lose my vision
To not see what is around me
I thought it would be easy not seeing
I know what is around me ,
I know it so well.
Then I had to lose my sight,
To close my eyes to what I'm told was real light
My life won't be the same now, because I need a hand to move
The wariness I feel going through the streets I thought that I knew.
One step is like one going off a cliff
How the heartbeat flurries now
I took that first step thinking it was over, right here and now
but it was only the beginning a new life, a new beginning.
When I took that first step, the world opened around me
I felt a hand gently touch and softly guiding me
I realized I was missing so much, the sounds ,
the smells, the universe, things too beautiful to describe
Mostly I was missing, that someone that always was by my side
The one who was waiting for me to lose my sight.
To show me true life.
I have a new beginning, though some call me crazy to close my eyes,
Yet they may never know, this amzing feeling inside.
No longer am I alone, no longer am I really blind,
I see what others miss, that there is more to life than what I see outside
Jesus told me to close my eyes , to forget what I thought was life
I was scared at first and still I am sometimes
The truth is, I have never felt so scared and alive
But it's wonderful to know that, He will never leave my side
He'll always be my guide if I can just try
Try to keep my eyes closed
To let Him lead me on
Never ahead, always there as I stumble in the way
I'm not blind, I just looking at what a different life
With Jesus by myside, I will always be alive
Instead I wait for a real prize, what He wispers in my ear
"Have you a mansion, a new robe, new life"
Now I see visions of that, instead of the world outside.
I can walk , it's ok, there is more to living than what we see right now
I'll settle for a paradise, a heaven than hell.
Come and see what I see, we'll travel on this route
Jesus won't leave me or you
He'll guide us now, till we can
See for real the truth.
So close, so close, I can see it now
The most beautiful thing around.....
Heaven with God and His children, my family for all time.
What seems good might not be the best idea.....:)
Psalm 18:30 & 2 Samuel 22:31 "As for God, his way is perfect;
the word of the LORD is flawless.
He is a shield
for all who take refuge in him.
1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel replied: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD ? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.
Isaiah 55:8
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.
May your day be filled with glorious joy from God.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Like a Child
Well, wrote this to someone I care so much about, a lil while back. Keep thinking about it, so thought to share it.
Matthew 18: 2 He called a little child and had him stand among them.
3And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like
little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in
the kingdom of heaven. "
- What is a child? A reflection of the parent(s), when hurt, goes to him/her,
vibrant, learning, creative, believes nothing is impossible,
forgiving, forgetful,dependant, has humility, is what he/she sees the
parent doing. They are teachable,learns from the parent, not in control.
willingly dependent on their parents.Our parent is God.
-So we must learn to have those qualities, God we lean on, willing to
listen and learn, and allow Him to show us the way.When we leave from
having a child heart is where things start to go haywire.
Everyday is hard, cause at least for me, it's "be a man" just do it.
On your own or trusting only in man. No, God has to do it, have to
rely and look to Him. I'm not my own man, I'm God's man. No, no matter
how old I get, I'm God's child. Unlike our earthly parents, I will
never lose Him or "grow up" over, stronger, or whatever even near,
infinitely much less behind God. It's awesome cause He is always there .
Mark 10:15 " I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
I wonder why Jesus picked a child sometimes. Now a days we are trying to "grow up" so quickly. To be serious all the time or something. Take care of "our" lives and such. Nor reliance on God over ourselves or people. We lose so much in becoming "adults" and going on our way. I love how no matter what, even if a child is being disruptive, they eventually go back to the parent. This is the longing I have, to be with my Father, so many times He is in the background, doing all this stuff and I keep thinking "yay I did it" when really He is doing it . Or I do something dumb and He scolds me yet does it in the best way possible (unfortunately I don't always um , get past the hardness of my head so easily, so sometimes it is not pretty as it could be if i softened up a little.....:) )
Also, it is humbling to know that I will be a child to Him, His child. It isn't derogatory, it is very calming, that He will be there, though I stub my soul from sin, though the world and loved ones leave me or fail me or/and I them, He will open His arms and teach me and heal me and tell me, " I love you, I'm here for you, I will protect you, and I have your back; this is not the end, with me there is no end, only a chance for renewal and perfection and an amazing life." " Listen to my words, they lead you to life, look at my actions, they give you the example"
So, hm, I guess what I'm saying is, don't lose yourself in yourself, been there, done that too many times. It takes getting back to the heart of a child in order for God to instruct us, help us to be what we were meant to be; to get off this self devoted/seeking life we start to live. When life gets crazy, things seem to be out of control or just hurting or whatever good and bad, there is one who loves you in an amazing way.
Hm, be safe, be careful.....as I was told long ago and I always need to remember (darn you hard head) " God is good.....all the time"
Matthew 18: 2 He called a little child and had him stand among them.
3And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like
little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in
the kingdom of heaven. "
- What is a child? A reflection of the parent(s), when hurt, goes to him/her,
vibrant, learning, creative, believes nothing is impossible,
forgiving, forgetful,dependant, has humility, is what he/she sees the
parent doing. They are teachable,learns from the parent, not in control.
willingly dependent on their parents.Our parent is God.
-So we must learn to have those qualities, God we lean on, willing to
listen and learn, and allow Him to show us the way.When we leave from
having a child heart is where things start to go haywire.
Everyday is hard, cause at least for me, it's "be a man" just do it.
On your own or trusting only in man. No, God has to do it, have to
rely and look to Him. I'm not my own man, I'm God's man. No, no matter
how old I get, I'm God's child. Unlike our earthly parents, I will
never lose Him or "grow up" over, stronger, or whatever even near,
infinitely much less behind God. It's awesome cause He is always there .
Mark 10:15 " I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
I wonder why Jesus picked a child sometimes. Now a days we are trying to "grow up" so quickly. To be serious all the time or something. Take care of "our" lives and such. Nor reliance on God over ourselves or people. We lose so much in becoming "adults" and going on our way. I love how no matter what, even if a child is being disruptive, they eventually go back to the parent. This is the longing I have, to be with my Father, so many times He is in the background, doing all this stuff and I keep thinking "yay I did it" when really He is doing it . Or I do something dumb and He scolds me yet does it in the best way possible (unfortunately I don't always um , get past the hardness of my head so easily, so sometimes it is not pretty as it could be if i softened up a little.....:) )
Also, it is humbling to know that I will be a child to Him, His child. It isn't derogatory, it is very calming, that He will be there, though I stub my soul from sin, though the world and loved ones leave me or fail me or/and I them, He will open His arms and teach me and heal me and tell me, " I love you, I'm here for you, I will protect you, and I have your back; this is not the end, with me there is no end, only a chance for renewal and perfection and an amazing life." " Listen to my words, they lead you to life, look at my actions, they give you the example"
So, hm, I guess what I'm saying is, don't lose yourself in yourself, been there, done that too many times. It takes getting back to the heart of a child in order for God to instruct us, help us to be what we were meant to be; to get off this self devoted/seeking life we start to live. When life gets crazy, things seem to be out of control or just hurting or whatever good and bad, there is one who loves you in an amazing way.
Hm, be safe, be careful.....as I was told long ago and I always need to remember (darn you hard head) " God is good.....all the time"
Wow, got something in the email and now something off a website
| God Said, No I asked God to take away my pride. God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary. I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a by product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned. I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you. I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to Me. I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things. I ask God to help me Love others, as much as He loves me. God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea. If you love God, share love! This Day Is Yours Don't Throw It Away "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world" written by Claudia Minden Weisz |
http://www.the-bible-truth.com/godsaidno.html
Got this in email from Bible Gateway, definitely makes me think
| Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon |
"I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord." - Philippians 3:8
Spiritual knowledge of Christ will be a personal knowledge. I cannot know Jesus through another person's acquaintance with him. No, I must know him myself; I must know him on my own account. It will be an intelligent knowledge--I must know him, not as the visionary dreams of him, but as the Word reveals him. I must know his natures, divine and human. I must know his offices--his attributes--his works--his shame--his glory. I must meditate upon him until I "comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge." It will be an affectionate knowledge of him; indeed, if I know him at all, I must love him. An ounce of heart knowledge is worth a ton of head learning. Our knowledge of him will be a satisfying knowledge. When I know my Saviour, my mind will be full to the brim--I shall feel that I have that which my spirit panted after. "This is that bread whereof if a man eat he shall never hunger." At the same time it will be an exciting knowledge; the more I know of my Beloved, the more I shall want to know. The higher I climb the loftier will be the summits which invite my eager footsteps. I shall want the more as I get the more. Like the miser's treasure, my gold will make me covet more. To conclude; this knowledge of Christ Jesus will be a most happy one; in fact, so elevating, that sometimes it will completely bear me up above all trials, and doubts, and sorrows; and it will, while I enjoy it, make me something more than "Man that is born of woman, who is of few days, and full of trouble"; for it will fling about me the immortality of the ever living Saviour, and gird me with the golden girdle of his eternal joy. Come, my soul, sit at Jesus's feet and learn of him all this day.
Evening
"And be not conformed to this world." - Romans 12:2
If a Christian can by possibility be saved while he conforms to this world, at any rate it must be so as by fire. Such a bare salvation is almost as much to be dreaded as desired. Reader, would you wish to leave this world in the darkness of a desponding death bed, and enter heaven as a shipwrecked mariner climbs the rocks of his native country? then be worldly; be mixed up with Mammonites, and refuse to go without the camp bearing Christ's reproach. But would you have a heaven below as well as a heaven above? Would you comprehend with all saints what are the heights and depths, and know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge? Would you receive an abundant entrance into the joy of your Lord? Then come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, and touch not the unclean thing. Would you attain the full assurance of faith? you cannot gain it while you commune with sinners. Would you flame with vehement love? Your love will be damped by the drenchings of godless society. You cannot become a great Christian--you may be a babe in grace, but you never can be a perfect man in Christ Jesus while you yield yourself to the worldly maxims and modes of business of men of the world. It is ill for an heir of heaven to be a great friend with the heirs of hell. It has a bad look when a courtier is too intimate with his king's enemies. Even small inconsistencies are dangerous. Little thorns make great blisters, little moths destroy fine garments, and little frivolities and little rogueries will rob religion of a thousand joys. O professor, too little separated from sinners, you know not what you lose by your conformity to the world. It cuts the tendons of your strength, and makes you creep where you ought to run. Then, for your own comfort's sake, and for the sake of your growth in grace, if you be a Christian, be a Christian, and be a marked and distinct one.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I WILL 5
Hebrews 10:30:
For we know him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
Revelation 22:12
"Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done.
The last of the " I will" , interesting how at the end of the Bible it is an "I will". Anyhow, these are about giving to each their own. God paying back, not us.
Really, I don't like that all the time, especially when someone hurts you so very much. When injustice or some wrong thing happens, even if you are doing right. Especially when the person is close to you.
Well, I'm struggling with understanding this very much right now. I love someone more than my own life and ow, got hurt. It takes a long time to realize how close to home that is, we want to repay someone, it is like a poison coursing through us, the devil's poison (darn eating of fruit). Why can't we repay? God is the only righteous one. His punishment or reward is the only thing truly righteous.
Wow, yeah, saying it and doing it and fighting this is something else. Yet it is only a little while, I hope i can get back on track. Only a little while and then we won't have to worry about anything other than if we listened to Him or not. Yet since time is not given back, better make a decision while can, cause it never is promised how long or anything. Death can come at anytime. God can come at any time.
That is when we get what we get.
Well, no more " I will" , hope to have a more upbeat note next time. Either way, seriousness is needed at times. Be safe.
For we know him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
Revelation 22:12
"Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done.
The last of the " I will" , interesting how at the end of the Bible it is an "I will". Anyhow, these are about giving to each their own. God paying back, not us.
Really, I don't like that all the time, especially when someone hurts you so very much. When injustice or some wrong thing happens, even if you are doing right. Especially when the person is close to you.
Well, I'm struggling with understanding this very much right now. I love someone more than my own life and ow, got hurt. It takes a long time to realize how close to home that is, we want to repay someone, it is like a poison coursing through us, the devil's poison (darn eating of fruit). Why can't we repay? God is the only righteous one. His punishment or reward is the only thing truly righteous.
Wow, yeah, saying it and doing it and fighting this is something else. Yet it is only a little while, I hope i can get back on track. Only a little while and then we won't have to worry about anything other than if we listened to Him or not. Yet since time is not given back, better make a decision while can, cause it never is promised how long or anything. Death can come at anytime. God can come at any time.
That is when we get what we get.
Well, no more " I will" , hope to have a more upbeat note next time. Either way, seriousness is needed at times. Be safe.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
I WILL 4
1 Corinthians 1: 18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written:
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." (Isaiah 29:14)
20Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
After this "I WILL" I have one more . For this one, it hits home, been struggling with wisdom and intelligence and what the heck that means, how to attain both, how to decipher both or one. The world seems to make sense at times. So enticing because it builds on morals or something close and arguments twist words to sound right. But isn't that the way we get pulled away ? Like in the garden, it was mostly true. It was enticing.
That is the way of the world, it tells us that wisdom is a book away or that it really means this or that, or to interpret all as you wish. Some of the "brightest" minds are frustrated. They change their tunes with each "epiphany" or "new discovery THEY made" . Look at Stephen Hawkings, changing his tune on where there is a need for God or not in creation.
So God really does make foolish the wisdom of the world, because the world relies on itself, an ever changing chameleon.
Yet what is wisdom now? The world says it is all relative, it's all ok as long as we respect and abide by each others differences in religion, style, etc. Crime doesn't pay if you get caught. It's all backwards.
What does God say? There is an absolute truth and it is in Him and we see it through His word, not through our interpretations, there is no, well " I want to believe this part, and this part well, we'll just change or ignore it." or "well it says this but I think what it doesn't say trumps this" Either I believe it or not, either way, remember that whether we agree or not on what IS said, we will be judged by it. This applies to those in the church also, for the most "wise and knowledgable" must be tested to see how true it is vs the Word. Not by interpretations or silence, but by what IS said.
Haha, I remember a time, people were making fun of me because I do my best not to curse or look at adult material. They think I'm crazy! They see nothing wrong with it, they still go home to their wives or girlfriends. Heck, they tried right on the spot to get me to do it . Why don't I just give in ? God's ways are not man's ways. It's foolish to them to not indulge.
That goes against everything we seem to learn, how we raise ourselves to be "gods" in one sense, whether we admit it or not, just cause we are at the top of the food chain. Yes, it seems foolish to us, only because well, for me, I want to do things my way and time. I is the problem. Don't like not being I. No wonder it seems foolish at times and to the world.
Well, one more " I will" to go. I hope and pray your thoughts are provoked. Be safe.
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." (Isaiah 29:14)
20Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
After this "I WILL" I have one more . For this one, it hits home, been struggling with wisdom and intelligence and what the heck that means, how to attain both, how to decipher both or one. The world seems to make sense at times. So enticing because it builds on morals or something close and arguments twist words to sound right. But isn't that the way we get pulled away ? Like in the garden, it was mostly true. It was enticing.
That is the way of the world, it tells us that wisdom is a book away or that it really means this or that, or to interpret all as you wish. Some of the "brightest" minds are frustrated. They change their tunes with each "epiphany" or "new discovery THEY made" . Look at Stephen Hawkings, changing his tune on where there is a need for God or not in creation.
So God really does make foolish the wisdom of the world, because the world relies on itself, an ever changing chameleon.
Yet what is wisdom now? The world says it is all relative, it's all ok as long as we respect and abide by each others differences in religion, style, etc. Crime doesn't pay if you get caught. It's all backwards.
What does God say? There is an absolute truth and it is in Him and we see it through His word, not through our interpretations, there is no, well " I want to believe this part, and this part well, we'll just change or ignore it." or "well it says this but I think what it doesn't say trumps this" Either I believe it or not, either way, remember that whether we agree or not on what IS said, we will be judged by it. This applies to those in the church also, for the most "wise and knowledgable" must be tested to see how true it is vs the Word. Not by interpretations or silence, but by what IS said.
Haha, I remember a time, people were making fun of me because I do my best not to curse or look at adult material. They think I'm crazy! They see nothing wrong with it, they still go home to their wives or girlfriends. Heck, they tried right on the spot to get me to do it . Why don't I just give in ? God's ways are not man's ways. It's foolish to them to not indulge.
That goes against everything we seem to learn, how we raise ourselves to be "gods" in one sense, whether we admit it or not, just cause we are at the top of the food chain. Yes, it seems foolish to us, only because well, for me, I want to do things my way and time. I is the problem. Don't like not being I. No wonder it seems foolish at times and to the world.
Well, one more " I will" to go. I hope and pray your thoughts are provoked. Be safe.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2
I Will 3
Acts 9: 16 "I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
This is a tough line. While it talks about this is for Paul, ( God talking to Barnabas on reaching out to Paul who was struck blind on road to Damascus), this is really how God speaks to us. He will show us how much we will suffer for His name. For some it becomes too much , no, they give up. Others, not too much .
The point, is that it is not given that we will live "nice pretty" lives . No matter who you are, life isn't easy. We will suffer. It's a given. I know I have gotten caught up in a "nice" regular life, but then it all comes crashing down. Why?
I don't have the answer, I only know for myself it seems it becomes easier to "play" good than rather actually be what I made a committment to be.
I have heard the question (from myself and others) " This isn't fair" " I don't agree" " I think...."
I gave that all up at the water of baptism. In a broader view, we give that up when we take oaths as Police, or Military or even at the wedding altar. Specially important for christians because when we commit to anything it is a committment to God and others. It won't be easy, it could be a battle literally for our lives.
Point is, we will suffer, we can suffer for ourselves in this life or for God.
Well, least we are warned. I'd rather suffer for God than for myself. Least I won't be alone.
1 Peter 4:16 "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."
Matthew 28
18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
20.....And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
I pray this made sense and is helpful or thought provoking.
This is a tough line. While it talks about this is for Paul, ( God talking to Barnabas on reaching out to Paul who was struck blind on road to Damascus), this is really how God speaks to us. He will show us how much we will suffer for His name. For some it becomes too much , no, they give up. Others, not too much .
The point, is that it is not given that we will live "nice pretty" lives . No matter who you are, life isn't easy. We will suffer. It's a given. I know I have gotten caught up in a "nice" regular life, but then it all comes crashing down. Why?
I don't have the answer, I only know for myself it seems it becomes easier to "play" good than rather actually be what I made a committment to be.
I have heard the question (from myself and others) " This isn't fair" " I don't agree" " I think...."
I gave that all up at the water of baptism. In a broader view, we give that up when we take oaths as Police, or Military or even at the wedding altar. Specially important for christians because when we commit to anything it is a committment to God and others. It won't be easy, it could be a battle literally for our lives.
Point is, we will suffer, we can suffer for ourselves in this life or for God.
Well, least we are warned. I'd rather suffer for God than for myself. Least I won't be alone.
1 Peter 4:16 "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."
Matthew 28
18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
20.....And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
I pray this made sense and is helpful or thought provoking.
Monday, October 11, 2010
I WILL #2
Matthew 10: 32"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. 33But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
Acknowledge- To admit the existence, reality, or truth of. To recognize as being valid or having force or power. To express recognition of. To express thanks or gratitude for.
Disown- Deny, reject, abandon, renounce, disallow, cast off, disclaim, refuse to acknowledge or recognize
Hm, so this is a pretty straight forward " I will" . It's one way or the other. No in between.The consequences for our actions are farther reaching than we can see from what this says.
Any comments? This makes one either Joyful (cause they are acknowledging) or Not.
Please do leave some comments on what you think.
Be safe.....til next time.....
Acknowledge- To admit the existence, reality, or truth of. To recognize as being valid or having force or power. To express recognition of. To express thanks or gratitude for.
Disown- Deny, reject, abandon, renounce, disallow, cast off, disclaim, refuse to acknowledge or recognize
Hm, so this is a pretty straight forward " I will" . It's one way or the other. No in between.The consequences for our actions are farther reaching than we can see from what this says.
Any comments? This makes one either Joyful (cause they are acknowledging) or Not.
Please do leave some comments on what you think.
Be safe.....til next time.....
Sunday, October 10, 2010
I Will Scripture 1
"And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible." - Jeremiah 15:21
This is with repentance (v.19)
What does it mean ? To be very optimistic, God will get us out of the hand of the wicked and the terrible.
Well, that is a predicament. It doesn't say God will not let us fall into the hands of the wicked or terrible.
No, we will fall into the hands of the wicked and terrible. For me , I have at least thought " If I mess up, then I will see it, ok I'm due to being put into some evil hand or something" No, that is not right, God lets it rain on the righteous and unrighteous (Matthew 5:45), why would it be all of a sudden different in this case? Like Job said in Job 2: 10 .....Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" ...
Hm, that is a hard lesson. Very hard. It is hard because I look at and just can't figure out the injustice it seems to be at times. I think "WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?! I'M DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR ONCE! WHY IS THIS INJUSTICE HAPPENING?!"
Yeah I put capitals, emphasis (yup whole thing is emphasized) . That is the root of weakness, not being in control or not being able to do it yourself.
Notice how it says I WILL ( God will), when I think of how weak I have been in the past, all I feel or have felt, is shame. Why did I get mad, why did I yell, Why couldn't I (I I I I I I , hm, that is a problem in itself) do it?
A brother and one who has helped me, once said "We get angry when we lose "control" (as if we ever had any) and can't seem to wrangle our feelings about something."
We/I need to be saved, not always because I did something wrong, but so God can either :
A. Remind me HE is in control.
B. Teach me something
C. To show His power and might an love
D. Hey, maybe I did mess up (no, not me......sarcasm :) )
E. A combination of any of the above
Last point , this is not God saying we will be delivered by some thing, HE will deliver. Just be on the lookout to not get stuck on how we are delivered or how quick we are delivered; that is rarely the point.
One thing I can be certain of, though it is still hard and maybe always hard for me, is that if I turn to Him, fully give Him the control, no matter what, HE WILL deliver me and is the only one to be all to deliver me.
Well open to comments as always.
Be safe, smile, don't give up .
This is with repentance (v.19)
What does it mean ? To be very optimistic, God will get us out of the hand of the wicked and the terrible.
Well, that is a predicament. It doesn't say God will not let us fall into the hands of the wicked or terrible.
No, we will fall into the hands of the wicked and terrible. For me , I have at least thought " If I mess up, then I will see it, ok I'm due to being put into some evil hand or something" No, that is not right, God lets it rain on the righteous and unrighteous (Matthew 5:45), why would it be all of a sudden different in this case? Like Job said in Job 2: 10 .....Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" ...
Hm, that is a hard lesson. Very hard. It is hard because I look at and just can't figure out the injustice it seems to be at times. I think "WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?! I'M DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR ONCE! WHY IS THIS INJUSTICE HAPPENING?!"
Yeah I put capitals, emphasis (yup whole thing is emphasized) . That is the root of weakness, not being in control or not being able to do it yourself.
Notice how it says I WILL ( God will), when I think of how weak I have been in the past, all I feel or have felt, is shame. Why did I get mad, why did I yell, Why couldn't I (I I I I I I , hm, that is a problem in itself) do it?
A brother and one who has helped me, once said "We get angry when we lose "control" (as if we ever had any) and can't seem to wrangle our feelings about something."
We/I need to be saved, not always because I did something wrong, but so God can either :
A. Remind me HE is in control.
B. Teach me something
C. To show His power and might an love
D. Hey, maybe I did mess up (no, not me......sarcasm :) )
E. A combination of any of the above
Last point , this is not God saying we will be delivered by some thing, HE will deliver. Just be on the lookout to not get stuck on how we are delivered or how quick we are delivered; that is rarely the point.
One thing I can be certain of, though it is still hard and maybe always hard for me, is that if I turn to Him, fully give Him the control, no matter what, HE WILL deliver me and is the only one to be all to deliver me.
Well open to comments as always.
Be safe, smile, don't give up .
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Deuteronomy 13:4
“It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.”-
What does it mean ?
What does it mean ?
Friday, October 8, 2010
Play on words
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
-Grace is free
Sufficient- enough, all that is needed
I like how it says how when I am weak (paul) then I AM strong.
Ok, Paul is weak (1st I am) but second I am , That is GOD , HE is I AM or that is another name for God . A play on words, cause when we are weak, then GOD , I AM (Exodus 3: 14 ) , can take over and real strength is there . That is where God is glorified since it is certain to Paul and others that it is all God. This is how it should be for us also, though for me, I struggle with this, because who wants to be weak ? Who wants hardships? Who in the world wants to admit, much less boast about how they are weak? How we perceive things makes a big difference on how we approach them. Just think it's kinda cool the play on words and also the lesson I can learn from it. Weakness doesn't have to be the bottom, it can be a way to show even more God's strength and power. What do you think? I will think more on this, just my thoughts, helps me think out loud.
Have a great day/night
9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
-Grace is free
Sufficient- enough, all that is needed
I like how it says how when I am weak (paul) then I AM strong.
Ok, Paul is weak (1st I am) but second I am , That is GOD , HE is I AM or that is another name for God . A play on words, cause when we are weak, then GOD , I AM (Exodus 3: 14 ) , can take over and real strength is there . That is where God is glorified since it is certain to Paul and others that it is all God. This is how it should be for us also, though for me, I struggle with this, because who wants to be weak ? Who wants hardships? Who in the world wants to admit, much less boast about how they are weak? How we perceive things makes a big difference on how we approach them. Just think it's kinda cool the play on words and also the lesson I can learn from it. Weakness doesn't have to be the bottom, it can be a way to show even more God's strength and power. What do you think? I will think more on this, just my thoughts, helps me think out loud.
Have a great day/night
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Quick Scripture
“[A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah.] O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”- Psalm 63:1
Have a good day.
Have a good day.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
What am I missing? Wait, is it even me or just me?
There are 3 that fight within us, God, ourselves and the devil.
I always used to think, Dang it, it's me against God. Nice trick satan, cause it was never supposed to be like that. It was supposed to be , God and I against satan. In fact, satan is supposed to be a non-factor; truly the snake biting at our heels and us striking back, crushing his head as was told in Genesis (3:15)
The book "Wild At Heart" is one I'm still reading (almost 2 months at it now). It is a hard book for me. Right now, I'm reading chapter Nine titled : "A Battle To Fight: The Strategy"
I hope this makes sense, but what it says is that the devil wants you to think: " I'm (the devil) not here-this is all just you" What does it mean? Read 1 Peter 5:8-9. Still nothing? We are under Spiritual attack . It's not just some nerf toy bow and arrow, it's cutting, biting, cold, hard misguided truths, lies, and honey-tasting, poisoned darts .
What is one of these darts? The past. "you will never get over the past"
Is this true? Yes, only because we don't get over, we get through. One thing I have been and am still learning, is that in order to learn and heal from the past I/we don't have to keep reliving it . Most times, we relive it within ourselves and that causes us to see it all around, we see nothing else, we can't move forward. Like a story teller, the devil reminds us of pain and hurt and sin.The devil picks the parts that help make his story better for himself, gets him in it like a shadow, never really noticed, so that we see what he wants us to see (so we end up fighting 2 beings, ourselves and the devil). Then, we get lost in the tale, and the devil plays us like a piano, taking the notes he wants to sound in us making his own melody so far away from the one that is meant to be and so much more.
How do we battle this ? A wiser person than I told me this.:
"Concentrate on God's forgiveness and hold on to His love. No you don't have to keep going back, but Satan knows that is our weakness, so he will do whatever it takes to remind us of our past, so that our guilt will not help us move forward. Prove satan wrong with the power of God. You can do it with the power of the Lord, so don't let satan take your focus from the Lord."
That is how we get through, not over, but through. God doesn't go around problems with us, He goes through them. Actually going through it , like a miner goes through a mountain, for that is what the past/problems/sins really are, they block our view and if we go around them, we have only lost time and energy and done it the wrong way (satan makes a "nice" walkway around and around the mountain, easy feeling and pretty looking), so we think " I did it", or maybe the devil will even encourage you to say, " God helped". what we really have gotten is nowhere or nothing in return, for it will always be in our view, never conquered, yet always there. As we add to it, and it becomes larger and larger.
Only God's boundless Love and Forgiveness, to us and others, helps us to also love and forgive both ourselves and others. To go through, to face it and conquer, demolish it and pulverize it, no matter how big it seems. That way, when we look back, we don't see what was, but what is not anymore, I don't have to relive it anymore, be lost by/on it, went through it already. Now God can show me where I need to grow and what changes He has made and where the devil was trying to play his own notes with us and destroy God's creation and whom He loves (Us) . Where satan was trying to decieve and kill us.
Watch out for the darts .....
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
I always used to think, Dang it, it's me against God. Nice trick satan, cause it was never supposed to be like that. It was supposed to be , God and I against satan. In fact, satan is supposed to be a non-factor; truly the snake biting at our heels and us striking back, crushing his head as was told in Genesis (3:15)
The book "Wild At Heart" is one I'm still reading (almost 2 months at it now). It is a hard book for me. Right now, I'm reading chapter Nine titled : "A Battle To Fight: The Strategy"
I hope this makes sense, but what it says is that the devil wants you to think: " I'm (the devil) not here-this is all just you" What does it mean? Read 1 Peter 5:8-9. Still nothing? We are under Spiritual attack . It's not just some nerf toy bow and arrow, it's cutting, biting, cold, hard misguided truths, lies, and honey-tasting, poisoned darts .
What is one of these darts? The past. "you will never get over the past"
Is this true? Yes, only because we don't get over, we get through. One thing I have been and am still learning, is that in order to learn and heal from the past I/we don't have to keep reliving it . Most times, we relive it within ourselves and that causes us to see it all around, we see nothing else, we can't move forward. Like a story teller, the devil reminds us of pain and hurt and sin.The devil picks the parts that help make his story better for himself, gets him in it like a shadow, never really noticed, so that we see what he wants us to see (so we end up fighting 2 beings, ourselves and the devil). Then, we get lost in the tale, and the devil plays us like a piano, taking the notes he wants to sound in us making his own melody so far away from the one that is meant to be and so much more.
How do we battle this ? A wiser person than I told me this.:
"Concentrate on God's forgiveness and hold on to His love. No you don't have to keep going back, but Satan knows that is our weakness, so he will do whatever it takes to remind us of our past, so that our guilt will not help us move forward. Prove satan wrong with the power of God. You can do it with the power of the Lord, so don't let satan take your focus from the Lord."
That is how we get through, not over, but through. God doesn't go around problems with us, He goes through them. Actually going through it , like a miner goes through a mountain, for that is what the past/problems/sins really are, they block our view and if we go around them, we have only lost time and energy and done it the wrong way (satan makes a "nice" walkway around and around the mountain, easy feeling and pretty looking), so we think " I did it", or maybe the devil will even encourage you to say, " God helped". what we really have gotten is nowhere or nothing in return, for it will always be in our view, never conquered, yet always there. As we add to it, and it becomes larger and larger.
Only God's boundless Love and Forgiveness, to us and others, helps us to also love and forgive both ourselves and others. To go through, to face it and conquer, demolish it and pulverize it, no matter how big it seems. That way, when we look back, we don't see what was, but what is not anymore, I don't have to relive it anymore, be lost by/on it, went through it already. Now God can show me where I need to grow and what changes He has made and where the devil was trying to play his own notes with us and destroy God's creation and whom He loves (Us) . Where satan was trying to decieve and kill us.
Watch out for the darts .....
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
:) DAY Just a few comics
Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
Today, is the day we have, don't forget the P.S.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Haha, this one is funny, hope you smile.
Peace, Love, Joy, Happiness, Blessings.....:)
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
Today, is the day we have, don't forget the P.S.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
:)--------------------------------------:)
Peace, Love, Joy, Happiness, Blessings.....:)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Just some sayings I found earlier
Some Christians are for living on Christ, but are not so anxious to live for Christ.
Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you a mechanic.
Success should not go to head and failure should not go to heart. (Tamil proverb)
If you let go of the past, it no longer has a hold on you.
When I stand before the Lord, I'd rather explain why I went, rather than why I didn't go.
Don't ask God to guide your footsteps if you're not willing to move your feet.
God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you a mechanic.
Success should not go to head and failure should not go to heart. (Tamil proverb)
If you let go of the past, it no longer has a hold on you.
When I stand before the Lord, I'd rather explain why I went, rather than why I didn't go.
Don't ask God to guide your footsteps if you're not willing to move your feet.
God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
What do you see ?
Do we take God at His word ? When He says to believe in Him and rely on Him, and turn to Him, do we believe this ? What eyes do we see from? Are we open to seeing?
Hm, I think this cartoon shows that meaning I know for myself happens too much and must stop.
Then I wonder if we are using glasses, goggles. How do we see?
By opening our eyes and taking off the goggles/glasses. I wear glasses, anything not in the little window of the glass I don't look at, that is how we become. We look through our own "glasses" and see only what is in that spectrum, we think it's a lot, but it is very narrow.
I believe through experience it is this kind of seeing that is the seeing of God. Without my glasses i have to look harder at things, closer.....Kinda like the Bereans, who didn't just hear what Paul said, but looked to make sure it was right.
I don't see everything clearly.....this brings up faith, I don't see heaven, but I have faith it is there. Also, I only see a little ahead of me at a time. Oh how I don't like that ! Want to see it all !
ok, well Not to keep it long, I think it is time for me to take off my glasses and allow myself to truly see what God wants me to see and not what I want to make myself see. I hope this mae sense, if not, Hope the Cartoon made more sense. Oh, and please, I want to know what you think, please.....:)
Peace, Love, Joy, Happiness, Blessings.....:)
Then I wonder if we are using glasses, goggles. How do we see?
By opening our eyes and taking off the goggles/glasses. I wear glasses, anything not in the little window of the glass I don't look at, that is how we become. We look through our own "glasses" and see only what is in that spectrum, we think it's a lot, but it is very narrow.
I believe through experience it is this kind of seeing that is the seeing of God. Without my glasses i have to look harder at things, closer.....Kinda like the Bereans, who didn't just hear what Paul said, but looked to make sure it was right.
I don't see everything clearly.....this brings up faith, I don't see heaven, but I have faith it is there. Also, I only see a little ahead of me at a time. Oh how I don't like that ! Want to see it all !
ok, well Not to keep it long, I think it is time for me to take off my glasses and allow myself to truly see what God wants me to see and not what I want to make myself see. I hope this mae sense, if not, Hope the Cartoon made more sense. Oh, and please, I want to know what you think, please.....:)
Peace, Love, Joy, Happiness, Blessings.....:)
Monday, October 4, 2010
Randomness? or is it ?
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
John 11:25-26
Hebrews 11: 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for.
See a trend? Maybe.....Smile
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
Evil : named
Evil Has a Name:
Known by many names , beelzebub, devil, satan, lucifer, etc. we attribute bad with satan. Why then do we get mad when we say “ the devil has a hold on you “ ? or “fight the devil” ? Instead wwe just use the word sin for anything, the devil wants us to sin, he is the culprit . Instead we want to blame people, I think it would be a better way to get perspective to blame the evil one, cause it helps remind us to hate the sin, not the sinner. Instead of “look out for sin” it could be more like “ look out for the devil” cause like Paul says, there are 2 laws at work, one of sin , the devil , and one of the SPIRIT- GOD's ! Battle of Good vs evil , yet evil is trying to catch up but never will cause good ( GOD) has already won ! (AMEN! YAHOOOOOO ! )
The evil one is still trying and having success at times cause look at the state of things- killing for being born this or that , death cause of what you have , Christians fighting over music w/instruments over voice, rather than the bigger issue of fighting for salvation of souls !
We look at our own troubles and hurt and we think “ the world” revolves around each and every one of us. We forget ( I know I have and do at times) that the more we focus work to others we ourselves are helped in ways we can't fathom . That is why we are to look not to our own good, but the good of others ; it serves many purposes, our eyes are opened , we truly kill/sacrifice ourselves aka so GOD can show rather than ourselves.
But to return back to the aspect of the devil. The above points reiterate what the devil hates , cause if the devil can get us to focus on ourselves we already lost, cause it isn't about us. It's about HE that the evil one hates, NOT myself, not oneself. Hm , GOD wants us, so it has merit that it is about us, but not in the sense that the devil wants to distort us, like in the garden the devil didn't lie, the fruit did what it was said to do, yet the devil made it not about GOD , but about adam and eve , and took GOD out of it .
Watch out for the devil! Another way of being careful of sin, or the lies the devil sets out to destabalize or attempt to destroy the work of the MOST HIGH – us.
We add something, as if we are afraid of the devil, when we say the devil is getting a hold of someone . This is a trick the devil uses cause to take from a movie “ fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself”(Harry Potter book 1, I believe, probably not word for word) That is what we do. We MUST stop this because it gives the devil too much leverage.
Hm, yes slightly random, but I kind of cheated, had this thought before. Think on it, really wondering if I somehow thinking about it wrong.
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
Known by many names , beelzebub, devil, satan, lucifer, etc. we attribute bad with satan. Why then do we get mad when we say “ the devil has a hold on you “ ? or “fight the devil” ? Instead wwe just use the word sin for anything, the devil wants us to sin, he is the culprit . Instead we want to blame people, I think it would be a better way to get perspective to blame the evil one, cause it helps remind us to hate the sin, not the sinner. Instead of “look out for sin” it could be more like “ look out for the devil” cause like Paul says, there are 2 laws at work, one of sin , the devil , and one of the SPIRIT- GOD's ! Battle of Good vs evil , yet evil is trying to catch up but never will cause good ( GOD) has already won ! (AMEN! YAHOOOOOO ! )
The evil one is still trying and having success at times cause look at the state of things- killing for being born this or that , death cause of what you have , Christians fighting over music w/instruments over voice, rather than the bigger issue of fighting for salvation of souls !
We look at our own troubles and hurt and we think “ the world” revolves around each and every one of us. We forget ( I know I have and do at times) that the more we focus work to others we ourselves are helped in ways we can't fathom . That is why we are to look not to our own good, but the good of others ; it serves many purposes, our eyes are opened , we truly kill/sacrifice ourselves aka so GOD can show rather than ourselves.
But to return back to the aspect of the devil. The above points reiterate what the devil hates , cause if the devil can get us to focus on ourselves we already lost, cause it isn't about us. It's about HE that the evil one hates, NOT myself, not oneself. Hm , GOD wants us, so it has merit that it is about us, but not in the sense that the devil wants to distort us, like in the garden the devil didn't lie, the fruit did what it was said to do, yet the devil made it not about GOD , but about adam and eve , and took GOD out of it .
Watch out for the devil! Another way of being careful of sin, or the lies the devil sets out to destabalize or attempt to destroy the work of the MOST HIGH – us.
We add something, as if we are afraid of the devil, when we say the devil is getting a hold of someone . This is a trick the devil uses cause to take from a movie “ fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself”(Harry Potter book 1, I believe, probably not word for word) That is what we do. We MUST stop this because it gives the devil too much leverage.
Hm, yes slightly random, but I kind of cheated, had this thought before. Think on it, really wondering if I somehow thinking about it wrong.
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Psalm 33
18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
19 to deliver them from death
and keep them alive in famine.
20 We wait in hope for the LORD;
he is our help and our shield.
21 In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
22 May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD,
even as we put our hope in you.
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
19 to deliver them from death
and keep them alive in famine.
20 We wait in hope for the LORD;
he is our help and our shield.
21 In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
22 May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD,
even as we put our hope in you.
New day, new things.
Seems like everyday is a day of craziness. Always have someone trying to do something bad. Unfortunately that includes ourselves. No one is without problems. NO ONE. the happiest person in the world has problems and things they struggle with.
This is a new day, those problems/issues we have are not the end. The end is only if we give into them. Even then unless we never try or allow ourselves to be helped there is hope.Every day is a new day, a new day to make the best we have of it. How will we do it?
Honestly, I have no idea, I kinda like that cause then there less of getting distracted by what I want to do rather than what God wants. I kinda get scared and so forth since, then I'm going out on a limb and that is scary. Yet whether you are a Christian or not, each day is a chance to make a new start. For myself, it is another day to just do whatever God calls me to do, sometimes, it's just "Dan, be still and listen" other times it is "Dan, you know what you need to do, get off your backside and do it" recently it seems to be "Dan, you are not in control, stop tryin to do it on your own. You don't understand, I, the Great I AM do. I Jehovah-Rophi(the God who heals you) am right here, just listen and let me work. I love you my child."
What is it for you? I hope and pray God guides you for real. It's not painless, yet it is amazing.
Peace,Love,Joy, Happiness, Blessings.....:)
This is a new day, those problems/issues we have are not the end. The end is only if we give into them. Even then unless we never try or allow ourselves to be helped there is hope.Every day is a new day, a new day to make the best we have of it. How will we do it?
Honestly, I have no idea, I kinda like that cause then there less of getting distracted by what I want to do rather than what God wants. I kinda get scared and so forth since, then I'm going out on a limb and that is scary. Yet whether you are a Christian or not, each day is a chance to make a new start. For myself, it is another day to just do whatever God calls me to do, sometimes, it's just "Dan, be still and listen" other times it is "Dan, you know what you need to do, get off your backside and do it" recently it seems to be "Dan, you are not in control, stop tryin to do it on your own. You don't understand, I, the Great I AM do. I Jehovah-Rophi(the God who heals you) am right here, just listen and let me work. I love you my child."
What is it for you? I hope and pray God guides you for real. It's not painless, yet it is amazing.
Peace,Love,Joy, Happiness, Blessings.....:)
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Hey there!
My titles rarely mean anything than some random affiliation to what i'm thinking. Today I'm thinking about how sad it is that there is so much about what one can do for oneself and to oneself and all about oneself. Today, my station I work in lost our one form of entertainment, a tv. It is a sad day. :( But why? We watched movies on it, and tv shows (well what they can show and I can actually watch). Til it was gone did I not realize how much I liked it, just the noise of it, someone watching a movie or sports. Now it is very quiet. Hm, i think we replace people with technology, but that is a different thought.
I wonder if that is how we are. We don't realize we were meant to be with others, to have connections, to mingle, to not be alone.
I'm in the midst of something big (at least to myself), something I pray no one has to go through. Isolation, pain, and fear. Even in laughter, it is sad. The scripture puts it right in :
Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
This is why it is imperative to reach out to EVERYONE. No one is perfect, no one is fully happy.Even "loners" need somebody. God gives us happiness, but it isn't just that it is "Well I have GOD, I don't need anyone else", haha what jokes we say when we say that. God is IN those around you (if we truly surround ourselves with His children). Even David, had Jonathan for a while, Samuel also, Jesus had His disciples and others. While "alone time" is important, NO DOUBT about that. It is important to realize that it is not just "me, myself, and I". It is important to not be a "me against the world" mentality. These ways of being self centered or selfish truly add in killing what we were to be.
It's ok to want to be with people. It is the company we keep that is the real issue. .....to be continued......
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings......:)
I wonder if that is how we are. We don't realize we were meant to be with others, to have connections, to mingle, to not be alone.
I'm in the midst of something big (at least to myself), something I pray no one has to go through. Isolation, pain, and fear. Even in laughter, it is sad. The scripture puts it right in :
Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
This is why it is imperative to reach out to EVERYONE. No one is perfect, no one is fully happy.Even "loners" need somebody. God gives us happiness, but it isn't just that it is "Well I have GOD, I don't need anyone else", haha what jokes we say when we say that. God is IN those around you (if we truly surround ourselves with His children). Even David, had Jonathan for a while, Samuel also, Jesus had His disciples and others. While "alone time" is important, NO DOUBT about that. It is important to realize that it is not just "me, myself, and I". It is important to not be a "me against the world" mentality. These ways of being self centered or selfish truly add in killing what we were to be.
It's ok to want to be with people. It is the company we keep that is the real issue. .....to be continued......
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings......:)
Friday, October 1, 2010
Wahahahahaha!!!!!
I needed a pick me up today. Never lose hope ! It's hard to remember sometimes and laughter helps. Shared these pictures with someone I care greatly about, thought they were funny. Also got truth in them. Anyways, hope you enjoy this. God is great, powerful, and Loves the sin out of us ! [get it? :))]
Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Psalm 126:2
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
Have a great day/night. SMILE
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Psalm 126:2
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
Have a great day/night. SMILE
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
Day off today
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17Today is a very busy day. Have to leave it with just a verse today. There is power in Scripture! Why? GOD Spoke it! Are we using the Scripture right or for our own gain? God is Good all the time.
Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Blessings.....:)
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