ADVENT-The Coming Messiah.-This same Jesus, who came in a cradle, conquered the cross, is coming again in the clouds!
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman...born to redeem....The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Galatians 4:4, John 1:14
Status Week Fifty-One 2010
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.-Luke 2:6-7
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." Matthew 1:22-23
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-Every good GIFT and every perfect GIFT is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights...the GIFT of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God for His indescribable GIFT! James 1:17, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 9:15
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." Matthew 1:22-23
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-Every good GIFT and every perfect GIFT is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights...the GIFT of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God for His indescribable GIFT! James 1:17, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 9:15
Status Week Fifty 2010
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest...He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” Luke 1:30-33
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God....For with God nothing will be impossible."-Luke 1:35,37
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." Matthew 1:20-21
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,to be registered with Mary, his espoused wife,who was great with Child.-Luke 2:4-5
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God....For with God nothing will be impossible."-Luke 1:35,37
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." Matthew 1:20-21
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,to be registered with Mary, his espoused wife,who was great with Child.-Luke 2:4-5
Status Week Forty-Nine 2010
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-But you, Bethlehem...though you are little, out of you shall come to Me the One to be Ruler.Whose goings forth...are from everlasting.Micah 5:2
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah- "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-The people who walked in darkness have seen a Great Light;Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a Light has shined. Isaiah 9:2
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah- "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
ADVENT-The Coming Messiah-The people who walked in darkness have seen a Great Light;Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a Light has shined. Isaiah 9:2
Status Week Forty-Forty Eight 2010
When I think that the God of the universe knows my name, loves me, and calls me His own, I am overwhelmed.
The Name of JESUS stands alone in its prominence and position because He is The One Who brought us grace and Truth. Praise His Name!!!!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face;
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
God often sends His help by way of human hands.
“You Are Not What You Think You Are, But What You Think, You Are!” What do you think?
Birthday breakfast, dinner, cake, balloons, cards, presents...great visits with family and friends and bunches of birthday wishes from my facebook peeps...was a GREAT Day! Loved, thankful and blessed! Everyone have a GREAT Day/week!
My Hope is in the BLOOD of the precious Lamb of God.There is no other fountain so sweet. It washed away my sins. Gave me Peace and Joy within. My Hope is in the BLOOD.
Heavenly Father, I am humbled at the thought/reality of Your constant, abiding presence. I am thankful that You will never leave me or forsake me.
People who find their complete security in the unchanging and Holy character of God will find True safety.
Oh, that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men. ~ Psalm 107:8
Always pursue what is good both for yourself and for all.
Father, thank You for Your amazing, infinite grace! Let that grace reign in me and flow through me today
Lord, there is none like You, no one else can touch my heart like You do, I could search for all eternity long and find there is none like You.
Pray as if your life depended upon it. It does!
Thank You Father for dealing with me in Your love and compassion. Grant me the grace to do the same for others.
While we accept the Bible by faith, there’s plenty of evidence that it’s true. Let’s be diligent to study and share what we learn with others.
Father, it is my heart's desire to see with Your eyes.
Father, fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may share Your love, mercy, and grace today.
God uses ordinary people to carry out His extraordinary plan.
The world hears enough bad news-today I've got some Good News!!! Jesus loves you and He demonstrated that love on the cross so that you could be forgiven, set free, and know the joy and peace of salvation!!!
Lord, I pray that I would not take my life for granted, but rather reflect on how precious it really is...use my life for Your glory, and may someone be blessed as they see You in me.
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15
Relationships and spiritual contentment bring glory to God and fulfillment to people more than an abundance of possessions,
Our loyalty to Jesus should be seen and heard in our lives.
Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! "Thank You, Father!"
Help me to see others with Your eyes and serve them as You would.
The Name of JESUS stands alone in its prominence and position because He is The One Who brought us grace and Truth. Praise His Name!!!!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face;
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
God often sends His help by way of human hands.
“You Are Not What You Think You Are, But What You Think, You Are!” What do you think?
Birthday breakfast, dinner, cake, balloons, cards, presents...great visits with family and friends and bunches of birthday wishes from my facebook peeps...was a GREAT Day! Loved, thankful and blessed! Everyone have a GREAT Day/week!
My Hope is in the BLOOD of the precious Lamb of God.There is no other fountain so sweet. It washed away my sins. Gave me Peace and Joy within. My Hope is in the BLOOD.
Heavenly Father, I am humbled at the thought/reality of Your constant, abiding presence. I am thankful that You will never leave me or forsake me.
People who find their complete security in the unchanging and Holy character of God will find True safety.
Oh, that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men. ~ Psalm 107:8
Always pursue what is good both for yourself and for all.
Father, thank You for Your amazing, infinite grace! Let that grace reign in me and flow through me today
Lord, there is none like You, no one else can touch my heart like You do, I could search for all eternity long and find there is none like You.
Pray as if your life depended upon it. It does!
Thank You Father for dealing with me in Your love and compassion. Grant me the grace to do the same for others.
While we accept the Bible by faith, there’s plenty of evidence that it’s true. Let’s be diligent to study and share what we learn with others.
Father, it is my heart's desire to see with Your eyes.
Father, fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may share Your love, mercy, and grace today.
God uses ordinary people to carry out His extraordinary plan.
The world hears enough bad news-today I've got some Good News!!! Jesus loves you and He demonstrated that love on the cross so that you could be forgiven, set free, and know the joy and peace of salvation!!!
Lord, I pray that I would not take my life for granted, but rather reflect on how precious it really is...use my life for Your glory, and may someone be blessed as they see You in me.
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15
Relationships and spiritual contentment bring glory to God and fulfillment to people more than an abundance of possessions,
Our loyalty to Jesus should be seen and heard in our lives.
Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! "Thank You, Father!"
Help me to see others with Your eyes and serve them as You would.
Status Week Thirty Five-Thirty Nine 2010
Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! ~Psalm 68:19
Trust in the LORD at all times . . . Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. ~Psalm 62:8
Our value is not measured by what we do for God but by what He has done in us.
The LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. ~ Psalm 47:2
The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime,And in the night His song shall be with me—
A prayer to the God of my life.Psalm 42:8
Yesterday my Mom went in for yearly check up and all clear...cancer free for over six years...Thank You LORD! Love you Mom!
Lord, I love You and I want to walk closely with You today!
Love one another as I have loved you.-Jesus
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your marvelous grace that works in and through my life!!!
Today I remember and say ''THANK YOU, JESUS!!!''
Core values are of no value unless they reflect God’s values.
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.- Psalm 119:1
Father, help me to see people through Your eyes...may others see You in/through me.
This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!
Susie's on her way back to California. Pray for a safe trip.
Charlotte's Web at HCHS with Susie was a GREAT time!!!
Celebrating Susie's birthday with her! :)
Susie is here and I am GLAD!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my nephew JAMES BLAS!!! I LOVE YOU!!! Have a GREAT Day!!!
Trust in the LORD at all times . . . Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. ~Psalm 62:8
Our value is not measured by what we do for God but by what He has done in us.
The LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. ~ Psalm 47:2
The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime,And in the night His song shall be with me—
A prayer to the God of my life.Psalm 42:8
Yesterday my Mom went in for yearly check up and all clear...cancer free for over six years...Thank You LORD! Love you Mom!
Lord, I love You and I want to walk closely with You today!
Love one another as I have loved you.-Jesus
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your marvelous grace that works in and through my life!!!
Today I remember and say ''THANK YOU, JESUS!!!''
Core values are of no value unless they reflect God’s values.
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.- Psalm 119:1
Father, help me to see people through Your eyes...may others see You in/through me.
This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!
Susie's on her way back to California. Pray for a safe trip.
Charlotte's Web at HCHS with Susie was a GREAT time!!!
Celebrating Susie's birthday with her! :)
Susie is here and I am GLAD!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my nephew JAMES BLAS!!! I LOVE YOU!!! Have a GREAT Day!!!
Status Week Thirty-Two 2010
Father, You are my everything! You are my stronghold, my help, my strength, and my friend. Everything that I need, Lord, You are!
Father, may Your matchless grace be evident in my life.
Lord, let me be a shining light
In all I say and do,
That Your great love displayed in me
May lead someone to You.
Never measure God’s unlimited power by your limited expectations.
Be kind to one another and have a tender heart.
Father, may Your matchless grace be evident in my life.
Lord, let me be a shining light
In all I say and do,
That Your great love displayed in me
May lead someone to You.
Never measure God’s unlimited power by your limited expectations.
Be kind to one another and have a tender heart.
Status Week Thirty-Three 2010
What falls but never breaks? What breaks but never falls?
Purpose and satisfaction come only from knowing and obeying God.
Chasing after empty pleasure
Will not satisfy one’s heart;
But to those who follow Jesus,
Life’s fulfillment He’ll impart.
LORD, You are more gracious to me than I deserve, and for that I am grateful.
Purpose and satisfaction come only from knowing and obeying God.
Chasing after empty pleasure
Will not satisfy one’s heart;
But to those who follow Jesus,
Life’s fulfillment He’ll impart.
LORD, You are more gracious to me than I deserve, and for that I am grateful.
Status Week Thirty-Four 2010
How precious did that GRACE appear, the hour I first believed. I remember and am thankful for that hour and God's precious GRACE! AMAZING GRACE...still amazes me! How about you?
There is great joy for all who will open their hearts to Christ and find life in Him.
When Christ is the center of our life, all else comes into proper focus.
Father, You carry me, encourage me, and strengthen me. Your grace is sufficient, Your mercies are new every day. Thank You!!!
There is great joy for all who will open their hearts to Christ and find life in Him.
When Christ is the center of our life, all else comes into proper focus.
Father, You carry me, encourage me, and strengthen me. Your grace is sufficient, Your mercies are new every day. Thank You!!!
Status Week Thirty-One 2010
Let’s always be reminding fellow believers of all that Jesus has done and of how truly wonderful He is.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my Strength and my Redeemer. ~Psalm 19:14
I will love You, O LORD, my strength. ~Psalm 18:1
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." ~Matthew 5:16
LORD, help me remember, recognize, and rejoice that You are always trustworthy and present.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my Strength and my Redeemer. ~Psalm 19:14
I will love You, O LORD, my strength. ~Psalm 18:1
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." ~Matthew 5:16
LORD, help me remember, recognize, and rejoice that You are always trustworthy and present.
Status Week Thirty 2010
Father, help me to have a faith that sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and experiences the impossible.
Thanks be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayer is the voice of faith, trusting that God knows and cares.
From the rising of the sun to its going down, the LORD'S name is to be praised. ~Psalm 113:3
Have a GREAT and BLESSED new day and month filled with God's LOVE and GRACE!
O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. ~ Psalm 107:1
Though we cannot see Him with our eyes, we can believe with our heart—He is Lord!
Forgiven, forgotten, all cleansed in the blood, my sins are remembered no more. They have all been atoned for by Calvary's flood, my sins are remebered no more!
Thanks be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayer is the voice of faith, trusting that God knows and cares.
From the rising of the sun to its going down, the LORD'S name is to be praised. ~Psalm 113:3
Have a GREAT and BLESSED new day and month filled with God's LOVE and GRACE!
O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. ~ Psalm 107:1
Though we cannot see Him with our eyes, we can believe with our heart—He is Lord!
Forgiven, forgotten, all cleansed in the blood, my sins are remembered no more. They have all been atoned for by Calvary's flood, my sins are remebered no more!
Status Week Twenty Nine 2010
LORD, I thank You for directing my steps and for guarding my heart.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound. Grace that saved me. Grace that sustains me. His grace still amazes me.
God's grace is sufficient...I can say/share that from experience.
You saved my soul...You saved my life out of the waters...You helped me when I couldn't help myself...You are truly my Savior...be Lord, Jesus, of all of me.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound. Grace that saved me. Grace that sustains me. His grace still amazes me.
God's grace is sufficient...I can say/share that from experience.
You saved my soul...You saved my life out of the waters...You helped me when I couldn't help myself...You are truly my Savior...be Lord, Jesus, of all of me.
Day One-My Prayer
Meditate on, pray upon God's Word, I want/need/desire to meditate upon Your Word…faith is absolute commitment, I want/need/desire to walk by faith, be absolutely committed to You…love is the motivation, I want/need/desire to love You more, with ALL my heart, and for my love for You to be the motivation for ALL that I do. Father, thank You for not leaving me alone,an orphan, for adopting me into Your forever family, for being my Abba, for giving me/filling me with the gift of Your Holy Spirit. This day, moment by moment absolutely committed unto You…motivated by love for You which ultimately comes from You, I want to serve You, love You, trust You with ALL my heart, with ALL I am, ALL I have…today, moment by moment, I need ALL that You are filling me, flowing in/through me by/through the Holy Spirit living/abiding in me…I need to be aware of Your constant companionship/presence…I need You and Your counsel, be my Counselor…I need Your comfort, be my Comforter…I neeed Your guidance, be my Guide…I need Your help, be my Helper…I need Your intercession, be my intercessor…I need Your leadership, be my Leader-lead me in the way I should go…I need to be taught, be my Teacher, teach me what I need to know for You alone know the mind and will of the Father…I want/need/desire to know/do the will of the Father, reveal it to me…I need strength, strengthen me…today, this moment, moment by moment I surrender and yield ALL to You…fill me with ALL You are, flow fully/freely in/through me I pray in Jesus' Name, amen.
Status Week Twenty One 2010
Father, I thank You for and desire to be ever aware of Your constant abiding presence.
Remembering Christ’s death for us should cause us to live for Him.
The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me-A prayer to the God of my life. ~Psalm 42:8
Sometimes a guy just wants the impossible.-Can you name the movie and character?
When Jesus Christ, the Son of God, literally laid down His life for us, He was saying, "This is how much I love you-more than My own life."
Our times are in God’s hands; our souls are in His keeping. “I trust in You,” the psalmist said, recognizing that his life was in God’s hands alone (vv.14-15). Are you trusting God for whatever comes next on your calendar?
My salvation is from the LORD; He is my strength in time of trouble. ~Psalm 37:39
Remembering Christ’s death for us should cause us to live for Him.
The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me-A prayer to the God of my life. ~Psalm 42:8
Sometimes a guy just wants the impossible.-Can you name the movie and character?
When Jesus Christ, the Son of God, literally laid down His life for us, He was saying, "This is how much I love you-more than My own life."
Our times are in God’s hands; our souls are in His keeping. “I trust in You,” the psalmist said, recognizing that his life was in God’s hands alone (vv.14-15). Are you trusting God for whatever comes next on your calendar?
My salvation is from the LORD; He is my strength in time of trouble. ~Psalm 37:39
THANK YOU
It is the
VETERAN,
not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the ´community organizer¡
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
Status Week Twenty 2010
"There is nobody like Jesus!"
I will be glad and rejoice in Your mercy, for You have considered my trouble; You have known my soul in adversities. ~Psalm 31:7
Dark clouds, clapping thunder, rushing wind, pounding rain,...fulfilling His Word. "I will Praise You in this storm".
Lord, help me to live the abundant life that You provide for me. I know it can only be found in You.
Whatever you are facing today, the power of the living Lord Jesus is more than adequate to handle it.
Father, You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. ~Psalm 15:11
I will be glad and rejoice in Your mercy, for You have considered my trouble; You have known my soul in adversities. ~Psalm 31:7
Dark clouds, clapping thunder, rushing wind, pounding rain,...fulfilling His Word. "I will Praise You in this storm".
Lord, help me to live the abundant life that You provide for me. I know it can only be found in You.
Whatever you are facing today, the power of the living Lord Jesus is more than adequate to handle it.
Father, You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. ~Psalm 15:11
Status Week Nineteen 2010
Being religious is not the same as having a relationship with the living Christ.
So thankful HE knows my name.
Jesus paid the ultimate price, and it is because of His sacrifice and His sacrifice alone that we can have eternal life when we put our trust in Him.
Jesus died for the sins of the world, but He also died for our sins individually. It was our sin that put Him on the cross.. He has won the victory, and we have the chance to share in that victory as we put our trust in Him.
By His grace God continues to use life’s twists and turns to reshape us into more Christlike persons, “conformed to the image of His Son” (Rom. 8:29).
Your name, O LORD, endures forever, Your fame, O LORD, throughout all generations. ~Psalm 135:13
“Do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
So thankful HE knows my name.
Jesus paid the ultimate price, and it is because of His sacrifice and His sacrifice alone that we can have eternal life when we put our trust in Him.
Jesus died for the sins of the world, but He also died for our sins individually. It was our sin that put Him on the cross.. He has won the victory, and we have the chance to share in that victory as we put our trust in Him.
By His grace God continues to use life’s twists and turns to reshape us into more Christlike persons, “conformed to the image of His Son” (Rom. 8:29).
Your name, O LORD, endures forever, Your fame, O LORD, throughout all generations. ~Psalm 135:13
“Do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Status Week Eighteen 2010
Understanding and appreciating God’s love is so vital that Paul prayed for the Ephesians to be “rooted and grounded” in it. May that be our experience as well. There is no greater joy than to know God loves you.
God often uses common everyday events and people to carry out His great plan.
Because Jesus came and fulfilled His purpose, I can now fulfill my God-given purpose, too!
I LOVE MY MOM
I have tried Jesus and found Him to be everything I need.
When faith cries out, "Lord, save me!" the hand of God reaches down and picks me up.
God often uses common everyday events and people to carry out His great plan.
Because Jesus came and fulfilled His purpose, I can now fulfill my God-given purpose, too!
I LOVE MY MOM
I have tried Jesus and found Him to be everything I need.
When faith cries out, "Lord, save me!" the hand of God reaches down and picks me up.
REMEMBER THE MAY DAY
There are days, dates, moments in time that are forever etched in my memory. This day deemed "Mother's Day" brings many memories to my mind, heart, and tears to my eyes. So many life changing moments connected to this day, this month of May, and my Mom. It was six years ago, May 2004 when the "C" word made its appearance in our family, through my Mom...breast cancer...since that diagnosis and subsequent surgery, she has remained cancer free...thank You LORD.The following year, 2005, on the day after Mother's Day, I took a fall in my chair, and broke my left orbital bone. Then there was/is 05/06/07, when my Dad left this world and entered into his eternal home.
Status Week Seventeen 2010
There is no limitation to what God can/will do with an obedient heart that's seeking Him and His will.
God's grace is immeasurable: His mercy inexaustible: His peace inexpressible: His great love secured for us by the gift of His Son, Jesus.
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble.And the Lord shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, And save them, Because they trust in Him. Psalms 37:39-40
"For as the rain comes down from heaven and does not return there...so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please." Isaiah 55:10-11
With all our modern conveniences and technology, at times like this we are humbled and reminded of Who is in control. Only One can cause the rain to fall and cease...Father, I look to You and pray...You know...we need You...help I pray.
"For You are my hope, O Lord GOD; You are my trust from my youth. By You I have been upheld from birth . . ." ~Psalm 71:5-6a
Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, "Let God be magnified!" ~Psalm 70:4
There’s a longing in every heart that only Jesus can satisfy.
LOVE YOU POP
Three years have passed, oh how time flies, since you flew away to your eternal home. I see this picture and imagine this look, this smile on your face as you entered that heavenly home and met your Savior. Such joy you brought us here...joy beyond our imaginations you are experiencing now. I LOVE YOU POP...I miss you...I'll meet you some glad morning with a smile on my face too.
ALL COMMITTED
Commit every situation to God…He can/will rescue/deliver you in every situation…when you can’t handle it, He can…turn it all over to Him…God has a way of getting things done if you’ll trust in Him…seek Him, pray through…life is a continuing miracle of grace…pray your way through the day…moment by moment.
Be Thou my vision...be Thou my wisdom...my treasure Thou art.
Let us not love in word or tongue but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18
Father, today I commit myself to You, I want/desire Your will, Your way...You are The Way. Today I want/desire to trust You with ALL my heart. Today I want/desire to seek You with ALL my heart. Today I want/desire to love You with ALL my heart...may it show/flow forth in all I say and do. Today, moment by moment, ever aware of Your presence...praying my way through. Today, give me wisdom and guidance...renew the vision, Your vision for my life. Today I want/desire to treasure You and Your Word. Today, my eyes on You...let me see You and see like You see. Today, open my ears to hear You...to listen and obey. Today I want/desire to walk by faith. Today, I want/desire a tender heart toward You and others. I pray, knowing You hear and will answer, are answering, for Your glory, in Jesus' Name, AMEN.
Only ONE is Good
All that’s good about you comes from the LORD..."only ONE is Good, that is God" and every Good and perfect gift comes from Him"…He is your strength…because there is trust He will/does save you…by faith trust in Him…God has a reputation to maintain…He will take care of and maintain you…”for His Name’s sake”…He is the strength you don’t have, “in your weakness He is strong”. God will help…do all you can and He will do all He can...He has given you a Helper, The Holy Spirit. God can/will deliver you no matter the situation. You are His child, adopted into His family. How much do you trust Him? Place situations, circumstances, relationships, ALL your life into His hands. “Trust in the LORD with ALL your heart”…Do you? Are you? Will you?-From last two verses of Psalm 37
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble.And the Lord shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, And save them, Because they trust in Him. Psalms 37:39-40
You are my-Salvation, Strength, Helper, Deliverer, Savior...I can/will trust in You with ALL of my heart.
Thank You, Father, for saving me, delivering me, adopting me, giving me Your strength, for not leaving me alone, not leaving me an orphan but giving me the Gift of the Holy Spirit-my Helper, Comforter, Counselor, Constant Companion, Guide, Teacher. Revealer-revealing to me the mind and will of the Father...I would be ever aware of Your presence, led by You, walking in/by faith, following You...Walking and praying in The Spirit. I want/desire to be a good man, Your man, a man after Your own heart and I know I can only be all of that because of You in me. May my life be a living testimony of/for You, that others may see You in/through me, Your likeness, Your Light, that I am Your son.Be my strength and Helper moment by moment this day...this day I will/am trusting You with ALL my heart...this day I will/am committing ALL of my life into Your hands, this day I will/am committing ALL of my ways into Your hands, this day I will/am seeking, loving, trusting You with ALL of my heart. Yes,today, I would trust in You, Do good, Dwell/abide in You, feed on You/Your faithfulness, delight myself in You, commit my way to You.Thank You for Your Word, for speaking to my heart this day, in the still and quiet letting me know You...in quietness and cofidence in You, You give me, You are my strength, I am strong in/because of You. Thank You for loving me, being gracious to me, for hearing/answering my prayers, this prayer, as I ask it in Jesus' Name. AMEN.
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble.And the Lord shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, And save them, Because they trust in Him. Psalms 37:39-40
You are my-Salvation, Strength, Helper, Deliverer, Savior...I can/will trust in You with ALL of my heart.
Thank You, Father, for saving me, delivering me, adopting me, giving me Your strength, for not leaving me alone, not leaving me an orphan but giving me the Gift of the Holy Spirit-my Helper, Comforter, Counselor, Constant Companion, Guide, Teacher. Revealer-revealing to me the mind and will of the Father...I would be ever aware of Your presence, led by You, walking in/by faith, following You...Walking and praying in The Spirit. I want/desire to be a good man, Your man, a man after Your own heart and I know I can only be all of that because of You in me. May my life be a living testimony of/for You, that others may see You in/through me, Your likeness, Your Light, that I am Your son.Be my strength and Helper moment by moment this day...this day I will/am trusting You with ALL my heart...this day I will/am committing ALL of my life into Your hands, this day I will/am committing ALL of my ways into Your hands, this day I will/am seeking, loving, trusting You with ALL of my heart. Yes,today, I would trust in You, Do good, Dwell/abide in You, feed on You/Your faithfulness, delight myself in You, commit my way to You.Thank You for Your Word, for speaking to my heart this day, in the still and quiet letting me know You...in quietness and cofidence in You, You give me, You are my strength, I am strong in/because of You. Thank You for loving me, being gracious to me, for hearing/answering my prayers, this prayer, as I ask it in Jesus' Name. AMEN.
Status Week Sixteen 2010-Psalms
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge . . . Psalm 57:1
Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain you: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. ~Psalm 55:22
The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me- A prayer to the God of my life. ~Psalm 42:8
Let all those who seek You, rejoice and be glad in You; Let such as love Your salvation say continually, "The LORD be magnified!" ~Psalm 40:16
Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD. ~Psalm 31:24
The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace. -Psalm 29:11
Lord Jesus, help me to truly lay down my life and allow You to work through me. Help me to live each moment dependent on You and trusting in You.
Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain you: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. ~Psalm 55:22
The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me- A prayer to the God of my life. ~Psalm 42:8
Let all those who seek You, rejoice and be glad in You; Let such as love Your salvation say continually, "The LORD be magnified!" ~Psalm 40:16
Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD. ~Psalm 31:24
The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace. -Psalm 29:11
Lord Jesus, help me to truly lay down my life and allow You to work through me. Help me to live each moment dependent on You and trusting in You.
COMPLETE SURRENDER
Although I may not understand
The path You’ve laid for me,
Complete surrender to Your will—
Lord, this my prayer shall be. —Sherbert
Our lives are never more secure than when they are abandoned to God.
-Borrowed from the pages of Our Daily Bread
The path You’ve laid for me,
Complete surrender to Your will—
Lord, this my prayer shall be. —Sherbert
Our lives are never more secure than when they are abandoned to God.
-Borrowed from the pages of Our Daily Bread
MY PARENTS
Love this picture of my parents...married 4/16/60...I'm thankful for parents who lived out and kept their vows "til death do us part"...over 47 years. So I say thank You God for my parents...thank you Mom and Dad for your love and faithfulness to each other, to/for me, our family, and God. I love you both...I miss you Pop.
Status Week Fifteen 2010
Do you really believe that God is the rewarder of those who seek Him? Do you really believe that God has your best interests at heart? Will you let go, step out, and give Him your entire life?
Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. Thank You that through the darkest times of my life, You have remained faithful and carried me through.
What is the secret of happiness? Be satisfied...be grateful...for what you have, for the love you receive, and for what God has given you.-Rabbi Albert "Reb" Lewis
Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. Thank You that through the darkest times of my life, You have remained faithful and carried me through.
What is the secret of happiness? Be satisfied...be grateful...for what you have, for the love you receive, and for what God has given you.-Rabbi Albert "Reb" Lewis
Judge Declares Prayer Unconstitutional - Here's What You Can Do
Last week, Barbara Crabb, a federal judge appointed by former president Jimmy Carter, declared that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Bizarrely, she said it is a violation of the First Amendment.
Yet the tradition of national days of prayer goes back to our very first congress and our first president. Just two days after members of Congress passed the First Amendment, they asked President George Washington to declare a national day of thanksgiving and prayer. In response to this request from Congress, President Washington, less than a week after passage of the First Amendment, issued just such a proclamation on October 3, 1789.
From a merely historical point of view, this makes it clear that it is preposterous to suggest that there is anything unconstitutional about a national day of prayer. Judge Crabb seems dangerously unaware of American history and the true meaning of the First Amendment, which was designed to protect freedom of religious expression, not stamp it out.
On Thursday, May 6, I invite you to participate in Meet At City Hall from 12:20 pm to 12:40 pm during the National Day Of Prayer. At thousands of city halls across the country, individuals will gather to pray for a moral rebirth in our country. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event established by an act of Congress which encourages Americans to pray for our nation, its people and its leaders.
http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147483724
Yet the tradition of national days of prayer goes back to our very first congress and our first president. Just two days after members of Congress passed the First Amendment, they asked President George Washington to declare a national day of thanksgiving and prayer. In response to this request from Congress, President Washington, less than a week after passage of the First Amendment, issued just such a proclamation on October 3, 1789.
From a merely historical point of view, this makes it clear that it is preposterous to suggest that there is anything unconstitutional about a national day of prayer. Judge Crabb seems dangerously unaware of American history and the true meaning of the First Amendment, which was designed to protect freedom of religious expression, not stamp it out.
On Thursday, May 6, I invite you to participate in Meet At City Hall from 12:20 pm to 12:40 pm during the National Day Of Prayer. At thousands of city halls across the country, individuals will gather to pray for a moral rebirth in our country. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event established by an act of Congress which encourages Americans to pray for our nation, its people and its leaders.
http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147483724
Status Week Fourteen 2010
Father, my prayer and desire is to be a good man, a man after Your own heart. I know that a good man's steps are ordered by You and so I pray You will guard/guide my steps today.
Thank You Jesus for loving me...thank You for the gift of grace by which You have saved me and sustain me moment by moment...in my weakness be my strength today, I pray.
Thank You Jesus for loving me...thank You for the gift of grace by which You have saved me and sustain me moment by moment...in my weakness be my strength today, I pray.
Wait-Commit-Trust
Day by day wait…wait for God’s timing…God’s values are best…let God have His way in your life. God upholds you…commit yourself to Him…God has your life scheduled, planned out both here and now and for all eternity…He knows everything, has plans for your life, He is your Heavenly Father. No matter the circumstances God is able to make you a clear and shining example of His grace…depend on, trust in Him.
Wait on...commit to...depend on...trust in...Your Heavenly Father.
Wait on...commit to...depend on...trust in...Your Heavenly Father.
PERFECT PEACE
Wait on the LORD-In the midst of life's trials and circumstances,in whatever may come your way,yield control over to God and He will give you PERFECT PEACE. Get in His presence, stay in His presence, listen to/for Him…run into God’s presence, stay there until you hear from Him.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Isaiah 26:3
KEEP-guard, preserve, watch over, kept close as by a blockade-watchman
PERFECT PEACE-completeness, soundness, tranquility, safety-to be one in a covenant of peace.
MIND-form, intellectual framework, purpose
STAYED-to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon/against
TRUSTETH-to have/put confidence in, to be secure in, to feel/be safe
"God will keep you in completeness and safety when your mind is leaning, resting upon and supported by Him-because/as a result of putting your confidence and security in Him."
Trust Him with ALL your heart, lean completely/fully upon HIS understanding, in ALL your ways acknowledge Him and HE will direct your path.
Do not worry but pray, commit ALL to Him and HIS PEACE which exceeds understanding will KEEP/GUARD your heart and mind through Jesus Christ...HE alone is your safety/security, rest/lean completely upon HIM, place/put total trust/confidence in HIM.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Isaiah 26:3
KEEP-guard, preserve, watch over, kept close as by a blockade-watchman
PERFECT PEACE-completeness, soundness, tranquility, safety-to be one in a covenant of peace.
MIND-form, intellectual framework, purpose
STAYED-to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon/against
TRUSTETH-to have/put confidence in, to be secure in, to feel/be safe
"God will keep you in completeness and safety when your mind is leaning, resting upon and supported by Him-because/as a result of putting your confidence and security in Him."
Trust Him with ALL your heart, lean completely/fully upon HIS understanding, in ALL your ways acknowledge Him and HE will direct your path.
Do not worry but pray, commit ALL to Him and HIS PEACE which exceeds understanding will KEEP/GUARD your heart and mind through Jesus Christ...HE alone is your safety/security, rest/lean completely upon HIM, place/put total trust/confidence in HIM.
Status Week Fourteen 2010
Lord, I am amazed that You love me and gave your life for me. Thank You for demonstrating Your love at the Cross. Thank You for showing me love each and every day. Help me to show and speak Your love to others.
The power of His resurrection is mine.
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame. Rising up again I bless Your Name. You are my all in all. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your Name.
HE is risen, just as HE said.
To be “in Christ” is to share in His life, in His death, and in His resurrection.
His soul was made an offering for sin…He poured out His soul unto death…The LORD saw the labor of His soul and was satisfied.
The power of His resurrection is mine.
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame. Rising up again I bless Your Name. You are my all in all. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your Name.
HE is risen, just as HE said.
To be “in Christ” is to share in His life, in His death, and in His resurrection.
His soul was made an offering for sin…He poured out His soul unto death…The LORD saw the labor of His soul and was satisfied.
PSALM Prayer/Meditations 57-60
Psalm 57-O God, be merciful to me for my soul trusts in You…You are my refuge…as I cry out to You send forth Your mercy and truth. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;Let Your glory be above all the earth. I would have a steadfast heart , I will praise You, I will sing to You. Your mercy, O Lord, reaches unto the heavens and Your truth to the skies.
Psalm 58-Let me be one who speaks forth righteousness and stands for justice…Your righteousness in my heart. Thank You for being both a just and merciful God.
Psalm 59-O my God, You are my Deliverer and Defender…my Savior and Helper…my Strength and Shield…my God of mercy…to You I will sing praises.
Psalm 60-O God, You are my Deliverer, Restorer, Savior, Helper…through You I will do valiantly.
Psalm 58-Let me be one who speaks forth righteousness and stands for justice…Your righteousness in my heart. Thank You for being both a just and merciful God.
Psalm 59-O my God, You are my Deliverer and Defender…my Savior and Helper…my Strength and Shield…my God of mercy…to You I will sing praises.
Psalm 60-O God, You are my Deliverer, Restorer, Savior, Helper…through You I will do valiantly.
Status Week Thirteen 2010
Lord, as a recipient of Your grace, I desire to extend grace to others. Help me to love people the way You love them and to act graciously toward the people You bring into my life.
Dear LORD, my God, my Father, it is my desire to know You more intimately and bring glory to Your Name.
Father, I Thank You today for Jesus...that my salvation resides in Him alone...I am grateful for my salvation and Your gift of eternal life. I desire to live this day as a reflection of the life You have given me.
Thankful for an unconditional love.Thankful for a love that is more than mere words. Thankful for God's love demonstrated by Jesus Christ on the cross.
"Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!"
Precious Lord and Savior, THANK You for calling me into Your service, for giving me a purpose that is beyond this earth and allowing me to invest every area of my life into something that is eternal.
Dear LORD, my God, my Father, it is my desire to know You more intimately and bring glory to Your Name.
Father, I Thank You today for Jesus...that my salvation resides in Him alone...I am grateful for my salvation and Your gift of eternal life. I desire to live this day as a reflection of the life You have given me.
Thankful for an unconditional love.Thankful for a love that is more than mere words. Thankful for God's love demonstrated by Jesus Christ on the cross.
"Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!"
Precious Lord and Savior, THANK You for calling me into Your service, for giving me a purpose that is beyond this earth and allowing me to invest every area of my life into something that is eternal.
PSALM Prayer/Meditations 52-56
Psalm 52-LORD, Your goodness toward me, to me endures continually…I would love You and what is good, speak forth Your righteousness, speak words that bring healing and hope…You are my strength,I will trust in the abundance of Your riches, strengthen myself in Your righteousness…I trust in Your mercy forever, I will praise You forever…I will be ever aware of Your presence in me, with me, and I will wait upon Your Name, for it is good.
Psalm 53-O, my God, thank You for looking down on me, for watching over me, for Your protection and provision,for Your grace. I would seek after You with ALL my heart, seek You first, be a doer, seeker of Your Word and what is good…Thank You for my salvation, for bringing me, adopting me, into Your forever family…I will rejoice and be glad in You.
PSALM 54-Hear and give ear to my prayer, O God, my Savior, my Redeemer, my Strength, my Protector, Defender, Provider, Deliverer, Father, Friend…Forever I will praise Your Name, O LORD, for it is good…Thank You for Your goodness to me.
Psalm 55-I know, LORD, that You give ear to and hear my voice, my prayer, and supplications and that You attend to me…so I will call upon You my God, my Savior…Evening and morning and at noon I will pray and cry aloud to You and know that You will/do hear and answer, and will/do give me a peace in my heart and mind that surpasses understanding. I will cast all my cares and burdens upon You, for I know You care for me, sustain me, uphold me with Your hand…I will trust You with ALL my heart.
Psalm 56-Be merciful to me, O LORD my God and Father, in You alone I place my trust and I will not fear, for Your perfect love casts out fear and You have not given me a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind, You give me strength, power, courage, victory…with You, through You, by You I am more than a conqueror…my thanks be to You for giving me the victory through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.I render praise to You and Your Word for You have delivered my soul from death and given me the gift of eternal life…You havee kept my feet from falling, I would walk with You and in, by Your Light, Your Word…walk in the Light as You are in the light…Your Light in me, through me that other may see/receive You and that You would be glorified. Amen.
Psalm 53-O, my God, thank You for looking down on me, for watching over me, for Your protection and provision,for Your grace. I would seek after You with ALL my heart, seek You first, be a doer, seeker of Your Word and what is good…Thank You for my salvation, for bringing me, adopting me, into Your forever family…I will rejoice and be glad in You.
PSALM 54-Hear and give ear to my prayer, O God, my Savior, my Redeemer, my Strength, my Protector, Defender, Provider, Deliverer, Father, Friend…Forever I will praise Your Name, O LORD, for it is good…Thank You for Your goodness to me.
Psalm 55-I know, LORD, that You give ear to and hear my voice, my prayer, and supplications and that You attend to me…so I will call upon You my God, my Savior…Evening and morning and at noon I will pray and cry aloud to You and know that You will/do hear and answer, and will/do give me a peace in my heart and mind that surpasses understanding. I will cast all my cares and burdens upon You, for I know You care for me, sustain me, uphold me with Your hand…I will trust You with ALL my heart.
Psalm 56-Be merciful to me, O LORD my God and Father, in You alone I place my trust and I will not fear, for Your perfect love casts out fear and You have not given me a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind, You give me strength, power, courage, victory…with You, through You, by You I am more than a conqueror…my thanks be to You for giving me the victory through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.I render praise to You and Your Word for You have delivered my soul from death and given me the gift of eternal life…You havee kept my feet from falling, I would walk with You and in, by Your Light, Your Word…walk in the Light as You are in the light…Your Light in me, through me that other may see/receive You and that You would be glorified. Amen.
PSALM Prayer/Meditations 45-51
Psalm 45-Grace is poured upon Your lips, O LORD, You are glorious, majestic, full of Truth, humility, and righteousness. Your throne is established forever...I will worship You and make Your Name to be known and remembered.
Psalm 46-O LORD, my God, You are my refuge, strength, ever present Helper. I would be still and know You.
Psalm 47-O LORD Most High, You are awesome, the great King over all the earth, You reign over all the nations, You sit on Your holy throne and are greatly exalted...I will sing praises to You alone.
Psalm 48-Great are You, O LORD, Your right hand is full of righteousness...You are my God, the One and only True God forever and ever, You are my Guide both now and forever.
Psalm 49-LORD, I am listening, giving ear to You and Your Word…I would speak wise words out of the abundance of what You have placed in my heart, filling me and oveflowing through/out of me. Only You can redeem, ransom my soul and give me eternal life. The redemption of my soul was costly to/for You…I cannot thank You enough…You have redeemed my soul from the power of the grave by/through Your ressurection power and one day will receive me fully into Your presence for eternity. Hallelujah.
Psalm 50-The Mighty One, God The LORD, shine forth in me and through me. The world is Yours and all its fullness. I will call upon You in the day of trouble and You will deliver me and You shall be glorified. I would sing praise and glorify You…order my steps aright, O LORD, I pray, today, Amen.
Psalm 51-A prayer of repentance-Have mercy on me according to Your lovingkindness and the multitude of Your tender mercies…wash me, cleanse me, blot out my transgressions. You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know Your wisdom…”Oh how I desire to know and be filled with and abide in Your Truth and deep within me to know Your wisdom and walk in it.” Purge me, wash me, make me to hear joy and gladness. Created in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Let me live in the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Let me, give me opportunities to share with and teach others Your ways that they come to salvation. Open my lips and my mouth shall show forth Your praises and my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.
Psalm 46-O LORD, my God, You are my refuge, strength, ever present Helper. I would be still and know You.
Psalm 47-O LORD Most High, You are awesome, the great King over all the earth, You reign over all the nations, You sit on Your holy throne and are greatly exalted...I will sing praises to You alone.
Psalm 48-Great are You, O LORD, Your right hand is full of righteousness...You are my God, the One and only True God forever and ever, You are my Guide both now and forever.
Psalm 49-LORD, I am listening, giving ear to You and Your Word…I would speak wise words out of the abundance of what You have placed in my heart, filling me and oveflowing through/out of me. Only You can redeem, ransom my soul and give me eternal life. The redemption of my soul was costly to/for You…I cannot thank You enough…You have redeemed my soul from the power of the grave by/through Your ressurection power and one day will receive me fully into Your presence for eternity. Hallelujah.
Psalm 50-The Mighty One, God The LORD, shine forth in me and through me. The world is Yours and all its fullness. I will call upon You in the day of trouble and You will deliver me and You shall be glorified. I would sing praise and glorify You…order my steps aright, O LORD, I pray, today, Amen.
Psalm 51-A prayer of repentance-Have mercy on me according to Your lovingkindness and the multitude of Your tender mercies…wash me, cleanse me, blot out my transgressions. You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know Your wisdom…”Oh how I desire to know and be filled with and abide in Your Truth and deep within me to know Your wisdom and walk in it.” Purge me, wash me, make me to hear joy and gladness. Created in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Let me live in the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Let me, give me opportunities to share with and teach others Your ways that they come to salvation. Open my lips and my mouth shall show forth Your praises and my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.
GOD'S LOVE
Perfect love...unconditional love...more than mere words love...demonstrated/proven love...sacrificial love...the most powerful form of love a person will/can ever experience...the love of God. Thank You for the Cross...Thank You for so loving me...Thank You for forgiveness of sin...Thank You for the gift of eternal life. Help me to love the way You love...help me to share the story of Your love...help me to be open to share the gift with those who have not yet received it.
GOODNESS OF GOD
The goodness of God leads to repentance…a lot of things happen to us that aren’t good but He uses difficult, trying, situations/circumstances to bring people to Himself, to get their attention…seek/search for Him with all your heart…let your heart become tender toward Him. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD and He delights in his way, He takes pleasure in your stepping/walking in the right direction…He will lead and uphold you…steps, stops, stumbles…Jesus knows how I feel, cares, will give me what I need.
“THANK YOU for Your goodness, give me the good sense to follow. I want/desire to seek YOU with ALL my heart, to have a tender/sensitive heart towards YOU, to be a good man whose steps YOU order/guide, that YOU would delight in me, trusting YOU with ALL my heart in every situation/circumstances...that YOU are in control, at work, drawing me close, holding my hand, knowing The Way...I will yield, follow, let YOU lead, guide.THANK YOU for leading me in the paths/Your paths of righteousness that I would honor YOU, bring glory to YOUR Name. THANK YOU for Your goodness and mercy that are always with me. THANK YOU for being gracious to me, for YOUR gift of grace...I would be ever aware, treasure it, share it...I want/desire to be good, gracious, merciful, more like YOU, I pray.”
“THANK YOU for Your goodness, give me the good sense to follow. I want/desire to seek YOU with ALL my heart, to have a tender/sensitive heart towards YOU, to be a good man whose steps YOU order/guide, that YOU would delight in me, trusting YOU with ALL my heart in every situation/circumstances...that YOU are in control, at work, drawing me close, holding my hand, knowing The Way...I will yield, follow, let YOU lead, guide.THANK YOU for leading me in the paths/Your paths of righteousness that I would honor YOU, bring glory to YOUR Name. THANK YOU for Your goodness and mercy that are always with me. THANK YOU for being gracious to me, for YOUR gift of grace...I would be ever aware, treasure it, share it...I want/desire to be good, gracious, merciful, more like YOU, I pray.”
Status Week Twelve 2010
Precious Lord and Savior, THANK You for calling me into Your service, for giving me a purpose that is beyond this earth and allowing me to invest every area of my life into something that is eternal.
Look back and thank God. Look forward and trust God.Look around and serve God. Look within and find God!
Despised, rejected, wounded, bruised/crushed, punished, striped for me...I remember and say "Thank YOU JESUS"
THANKFUL for the faithful, ever abiding, indwelling presence of God my Father, Jesus Christ-my Lord, Savior, Brother, Friend, and The Holy Spirit- my Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Guide, Teacher.
Most gracious Heavenly Father, how can I ever THANK YOU for all YOU do for me?
Look back and thank God. Look forward and trust God.Look around and serve God. Look within and find God!
Despised, rejected, wounded, bruised/crushed, punished, striped for me...I remember and say "Thank YOU JESUS"
THANKFUL for the faithful, ever abiding, indwelling presence of God my Father, Jesus Christ-my Lord, Savior, Brother, Friend, and The Holy Spirit- my Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Guide, Teacher.
Most gracious Heavenly Father, how can I ever THANK YOU for all YOU do for me?
DEAR MR. GOD Lyrics
DEAR MR. GOD Lyrics from the movie, "Letters to God"
Dear Mr. God,
I’m writin’ You today
Because it seems like lately
I’ve forgotten how to pray
I know I don’t need this pen
But everybody likes to get
A letter now and then
I’m sorry for not writin’ more
Chorus:
‘Cause I need you
But it’s hard to see
Why anyone as big as You
Needs anything from me
I know You’re there
So how ya been?
I’m alright but I can’t lie,
Sometimes I feel like givin’ in
You’re all I’ve got
Dear Mr. God,
Sometimes I wish
You lived next door
So over coffee You could tell me
What You started all this for
I guess you saw
That sunrise yesterday
Thanks for the reminder
That You’re never gone away
It gives me hope
Telling You what You already know
I need you
But it’s hard to see
Why anyone as big as you
Needs anything from me
I know You’re there
So how’ve You Been?
I’m all right but I can’t lie
Sometimes I feel like givin’ in
Dear Mr. God,
Tell me do You ever cry
When we forget to thank You
For the good things in our lives?
I know I can’t always understand
Why You do the things You do
But I know in the end
I’ll make it through
If I stand next to You
So here I am
Dear Mr. God,
I’m writin’ you today
Because it seems like lately
I’ve forgotten how to pray
Dear Mr. God,
I’m writin’ You today
Because it seems like lately
I’ve forgotten how to pray
I know I don’t need this pen
But everybody likes to get
A letter now and then
I’m sorry for not writin’ more
Chorus:
‘Cause I need you
But it’s hard to see
Why anyone as big as You
Needs anything from me
I know You’re there
So how ya been?
I’m alright but I can’t lie,
Sometimes I feel like givin’ in
You’re all I’ve got
Dear Mr. God,
Sometimes I wish
You lived next door
So over coffee You could tell me
What You started all this for
I guess you saw
That sunrise yesterday
Thanks for the reminder
That You’re never gone away
It gives me hope
Telling You what You already know
I need you
But it’s hard to see
Why anyone as big as you
Needs anything from me
I know You’re there
So how’ve You Been?
I’m all right but I can’t lie
Sometimes I feel like givin’ in
Dear Mr. God,
Tell me do You ever cry
When we forget to thank You
For the good things in our lives?
I know I can’t always understand
Why You do the things You do
But I know in the end
I’ll make it through
If I stand next to You
So here I am
Dear Mr. God,
I’m writin’ you today
Because it seems like lately
I’ve forgotten how to pray
IMMEASURABLE ABUNDANCE
He came to bring us abundant life…blessings abounding, overflowing…abundant satisfaction, abundant joy…linger, be still/quiet in His presence and listen, ask Him to speak to your heart...wait on Him and He will lead and strengthen/empower you…abundant grace, sufficiency, infinite/immeasurable/inexhaustible…anything good God tells/asks you to do He will give you what you need. Today may we seek, know,share, live,experience all the immeasurable abundance He came to bring us.
PSALM Prayer/Meditations 10-16
Psalm 10-LORD, You Who are The King forever, You see, You observe trouble and grief, You hear the desire of the humble, You will prepare their heart…the helpless commits himself to You, You are the helper of the fatherless, yes, You hear and do justice to the fatherless and oppressed. LORD, open my ears to hear their cries, my eyes to see their need, my mouth/words/voice to speak to/for them, my heart, my hands, my life to reach out and be Your helper, servant, minister to/for them, I pray.
Psalm 11-LORD, in You alone I place my trust…I will trust You with ALL my heart. LORD, in Your holy temple and from Your heavenly throne I know that You see and watch over me. Open the eyes of my heart that I may behold Your countenance, that Your countenance would be reflected through me, shine in me and through me so that others would see You, know You, and that You would be glorified.
Psalm 12-LORD, Your Words are pure Words, like silver tried in the fire and purified seven times. You shall keep them, O LORD, You shall preserve them from this generation forever. I will trust You and Your Word with ALL my heart. I will be a doer of Your Word.
Psalm 13-O LORD my God and Father, hear and consider my prayers, for I place my wholehearted trust in You. Thank You for extending mercy and grace to me. My heat rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing praises to You for Your bountiful, immeasurable , blessings/provision both now and forever.
Psalm 14-LORD I know that You are looking on me, watching me…I would be ever aware/mindful of Your constant presence, peace, provision, protection. I would seek You and do good-be a doer of Your Word. You are my refuge, counselor, salvation, deliverer. Moment by moment I will rejoice and be glad in You.
Psalm 15-Father,I would be ever aware and thankful that my body is Your holy temple…You living and abiding in me and I in You and Your Word. I would walk uprightly, work/do righteousness, and hide/speak/live/meditate upon Your Word
Psalm 16-Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust."You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You." O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain me. In You I have an eternal, incorruptible inheritance. I thank You for the counsel You give to my heart. I will set You always before me. With You at my right hand I shall not be moved.So, my heart is glad and will rest in hope.You will show me the path of life; In Your presence I have fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 11-LORD, in You alone I place my trust…I will trust You with ALL my heart. LORD, in Your holy temple and from Your heavenly throne I know that You see and watch over me. Open the eyes of my heart that I may behold Your countenance, that Your countenance would be reflected through me, shine in me and through me so that others would see You, know You, and that You would be glorified.
Psalm 12-LORD, Your Words are pure Words, like silver tried in the fire and purified seven times. You shall keep them, O LORD, You shall preserve them from this generation forever. I will trust You and Your Word with ALL my heart. I will be a doer of Your Word.
Psalm 13-O LORD my God and Father, hear and consider my prayers, for I place my wholehearted trust in You. Thank You for extending mercy and grace to me. My heat rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing praises to You for Your bountiful, immeasurable , blessings/provision both now and forever.
Psalm 14-LORD I know that You are looking on me, watching me…I would be ever aware/mindful of Your constant presence, peace, provision, protection. I would seek You and do good-be a doer of Your Word. You are my refuge, counselor, salvation, deliverer. Moment by moment I will rejoice and be glad in You.
Psalm 15-Father,I would be ever aware and thankful that my body is Your holy temple…You living and abiding in me and I in You and Your Word. I would walk uprightly, work/do righteousness, and hide/speak/live/meditate upon Your Word
Psalm 16-Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust."You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You." O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain me. In You I have an eternal, incorruptible inheritance. I thank You for the counsel You give to my heart. I will set You always before me. With You at my right hand I shall not be moved.So, my heart is glad and will rest in hope.You will show me the path of life; In Your presence I have fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
PSALM Prayer/Meditations 6-9
Psalm 6-O LORD, have mercy on me for I am weak. Hear my voice, my supplication, and receive my prayer.
Psalm 7-O LORD my God, in You I put my trust, my deliverer, defender, and salvation. I will praise You according to Your righteousness and sing praise to Your Name.
Psalm 8-O LORD, my Lord, how excellent is Your Name in all the earth.
Psalm 9-O LORD, I will praise You with my whole heart; I will tell of Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You. I will sing praise to Your holy Name…the Name above all names. You are my refuge, my refuge in times of trouble, in You alone I place my trust…I will trust You and seek You with ALL my heart. I know and am thankful that You hear my cry, my call, my prayer. Thank You for being merciful to me.
Psalm 7-O LORD my God, in You I put my trust, my deliverer, defender, and salvation. I will praise You according to Your righteousness and sing praise to Your Name.
Psalm 8-O LORD, my Lord, how excellent is Your Name in all the earth.
Psalm 9-O LORD, I will praise You with my whole heart; I will tell of Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You. I will sing praise to Your holy Name…the Name above all names. You are my refuge, my refuge in times of trouble, in You alone I place my trust…I will trust You and seek You with ALL my heart. I know and am thankful that You hear my cry, my call, my prayer. Thank You for being merciful to me.
PSALM Prayer/Meditations 1-5
Psalm 1-I will walk in Your counsel, stand in Your path, sit at Your right hand. O LORD, I will delight in Your Word and meditate on it day and night that I may be a doer of Your Word and bear everlasting fruit for Your glory.
Psalm 2-O LORD, I will serve You, I will rejoice in You, I will put my trust in You.
Psalm 3-LORD, You are my help, shield, glory, sustainer, salvation and the One Who lifts me up. Thank You for hearing and answering my prayers and for blessing my life.
Psalm 4-O LORD God of my righteousness, I know You hear me when I prayer and call out to You. Pour out Your mercy upon me. You have put gladness in my heart. I will trust You with all my heart. I will meditate within my heart on my bed and be still. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 5-O LORD, give ear to my words, heed to the voice of my cry, consider my meditation, for to You I will pray. My voice You shall hear in the morning; in the morning I will direct it to You and I will look up. I will come into Your presence and worship You. Lead me in Your righteousness; make Your way straight before my face. I will trust in You, I will be joyful and rejoice in You. Bless me LORD I pray and surround me with Your favor as a shield.
Psalm 2-O LORD, I will serve You, I will rejoice in You, I will put my trust in You.
Psalm 3-LORD, You are my help, shield, glory, sustainer, salvation and the One Who lifts me up. Thank You for hearing and answering my prayers and for blessing my life.
Psalm 4-O LORD God of my righteousness, I know You hear me when I prayer and call out to You. Pour out Your mercy upon me. You have put gladness in my heart. I will trust You with all my heart. I will meditate within my heart on my bed and be still. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 5-O LORD, give ear to my words, heed to the voice of my cry, consider my meditation, for to You I will pray. My voice You shall hear in the morning; in the morning I will direct it to You and I will look up. I will come into Your presence and worship You. Lead me in Your righteousness; make Your way straight before my face. I will trust in You, I will be joyful and rejoice in You. Bless me LORD I pray and surround me with Your favor as a shield.
Status Week Eleven 2010
I THANK my God upon every remembrance of you.
I THANK my God through Jesus Christ for you all.
THANKS be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
THANKS be to God for His indescribable Gift.
Give THANKS to The LORD, for He is good, His love endures forever.
Father, I would love You, seek You, trust You with ALL my heart...I would walk in Your ways.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for You are with me...comforting and strengthening me, pouring out Your grace.
I THANK my God through Jesus Christ for you all.
THANKS be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
THANKS be to God for His indescribable Gift.
Give THANKS to The LORD, for He is good, His love endures forever.
Father, I would love You, seek You, trust You with ALL my heart...I would walk in Your ways.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for You are with me...comforting and strengthening me, pouring out Your grace.
NO WORRY
This morning I hear the birds singing outside and I am reminded of His provision for all creation..."His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me"..."Jesus is my portion, a constant Friend is He...", a Friend Who loves, provides, protects, cares for me at ALL times"...remember how valuable you are to God, remember the price He paid to bring you into His family, remember how He demonstrated His love for you..."Your heavenly Father knows you completely, He knows what you Need, He will take care of you...don't worry, trust Him completely, pray, cast All your cares upon Him for He cares for you. Don't worry about tomorrow, remember His faithfulness, He will graciously care for you moment by moment this day...His grace is sufficient...walk step by step this day, by faith. "Seek Him and His righteousness, seek Him with All your heart...He will take care of everything else". Matthew 6;25-34
NO FEAR HERE
God can sanctify our circumstances, pain, sufferings, failures, etc….He is there with you…in your weakness He is strong…”I will fear no evil for You are with me…You will comfort me”. There is no fear in love for perfect love casts out fear. God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind. Whatever your circumstance His presence will/does make a difference…He will give you the comfort and grace you need here and now, moment by moment, and for eternity…and there will be no more sickness and no more pain for the former things have passed away…”For this corruptible will put on incorruption, and this mortal will put on immortality..Death will be swallowed up in victory…thanks be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ…therefore be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…that work is eternal…do not grow weary in well doing…there is eternal reward. God will give you the strength and comfort you need and enable you encourage, be a help and comfort to others…comfort one another with the comfort with which He has comforted you. –Just a thought, a wonderful, glorious thought…for the believer death is an illusion, not a reality, we have abundant, eternal life, death is just a shadow we walk through and when we pass to the other side there will be no more shadows, The Light will be all around us, The Life will never end…There will be no more sun, moon, stars because The Lamb of God and The Father will be The Light in/of that city. Therefore comfort each other with these Words, this Truth. DC-MR
Status Week Ten 2010
“Oh victory in Jesus, my Savior forever, He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood, He loved me…and all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.” Thank You Jesus for so loving me...I want to love You more and share Your love.
Help me this day, O Lord, to be sensitive to any and all opportunities I have to meet, in the Name of Jesus, the needs of others, and to share Jesus through these opportunities. May my words this day encorage others.
Your love, O God, would spare no pain,To conquer death and win;You sent Your only Son to die,To rescue us from sin. Has heaven rejoiced over your rescue? If so, join the ranks of those who reach others with the rescuing grace of Jesus.
The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Thank YOU JESUS for the gift...I will treasure it, live it, and share it.
Help me this day, O Lord, to be sensitive to any and all opportunities I have to meet, in the Name of Jesus, the needs of others, and to share Jesus through these opportunities. May my words this day encorage others.
Your love, O God, would spare no pain,To conquer death and win;You sent Your only Son to die,To rescue us from sin. Has heaven rejoiced over your rescue? If so, join the ranks of those who reach others with the rescuing grace of Jesus.
The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Thank YOU JESUS for the gift...I will treasure it, live it, and share it.
Victory In Jesus
Jesus went through the “valley of the shadow of death” for us…bearing our griefs, carrying our sorrows...wounded, bruised, crushed, punished, beaten, for us…defeating sin and death…providing the way for us to have peace with God-through the blood of His cross…paying the price for our sin…purchasing for us the gift of eternal life…thanks be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. “Oh victory in Jesus, my Savior forever, He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood, He loved me…and all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.” Thank You, Jesus, for so loving me...I would love You more and share Your love.
Paths of Righteousness
God’s way is a narrow way-will lead us in the way/paths of righteousness-in agreement with His Word, in sync with The Holy Spirit. Righteousness is doing what is right-doing the right thing under God, ask Him what is the right thing to do. God gives us His righteousness through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ…ask yourself “is what I’m doing right in God’s eyes?” What we do reflects on our God/Father, how people see Him, we bear His Name, how do people perceive God based on my lifestyle? Lifestyle, character, decisions all reflect on Him. “He leads us in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake”. Ask for, seek, yield to His leadership…walk by faith, fully trusting Him, and your life will glorify Him. People are watching us, e.g., home, work, etc…are they seeing Him in/through us, that we are His children? “Christ in us, the hope of glory…we were/are born again unto a living hope”…people are searching for real/true/lasting hope, we have it, let’s live it, let’s show it, that others may see it and receive it too. There’s a world in need all around us, in our everyday lives…”let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Today let’s seek first His righteousness…let’s be living testimonies, vessels, instruments in/through which His light, The True, Eternal Light shines. “Father, Abba, thank You for making us Your children, for adopting us into Your family, for loving us…thank You Jesus for giving us the right, privilege, to be children of God, and to have You as our Brother, may others see in/through us today the family resemblance, I pray.”
Attitude reflects on leadership...I want my attitude to reflect that I am under Your leadership, Father.
Attitude reflects on leadership...I want my attitude to reflect that I am under Your leadership, Father.
The Peace of God
I hear the words “When peace like a river attendeth my way” and remember where peace can be found. Paul says in Philippians 4 that it can be found as our heart-prayers are voiced to God (v.6). By trustful praying, we unburden our hearts, divest our anxieties, and release the grip on our grief. And we can gain “the peace of God” (v.7)—an inexplicable, divine calmness of spirit. This peace supersedes our ability to understand our circumstances (v.7), and it is a guard on our heart, through Jesus, that protects us enough to allow us to whisper, even in the pain, “It is well with my soul.”-Borrowed from the pages of "Our Daily Bread" 3/06/10
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4;4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4;4-7
True Happiness
Happiness is not a matter of circumstances-being full of the Word of God is a protection for your feelings, keeps/gives you calm in the midst of life’s turmoil-fix your mind upon the Word/Jesus, be full of the Word of God, focus on Him, fix your love on Him, pray specifically. God can/will make you able to cope in the midst of life’s circumstances. God is in control…will give you strength/grace you need.
Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God-Psalm 146:5
He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.-Proverbs 16:20
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding- Proverbs 3:13
Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God-Psalm 146:5
He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.-Proverbs 16:20
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding- Proverbs 3:13
Status Week Nine 2010
Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.All I have are memories and pictures in their frames.Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part.God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart...!I love and miss you EVERY day, Dad!
Let the little children come to Me, for of such are The Kingdom of Heaven.-Jesus
God demonstrated His love for us...Christ died for us. Thank YOU.
There is nothing more amazing than the self-giving, sacrificial love that compelled Christ to go to the Cross. Thank You, Jesus, for Your love.
Happy Birthday Pop...i love and miss you but know that you are celebrating with your Heavenly Father...not just the day you were born but the day you were born into His eternal family. I'm sure you are smiling and enjoying yourself right now.
Today, I am remembering. Remembering with a thankful heart. Thankful for my Heavenly Father Who loves me unconditionally. Thankful for my father, my Pop, who is now in heaven but whose love and life is still with me, so much a part of who I am. Thankful that you are both with me always and will be forever. Looking forward to the day I see you both. Happy birthday Pop, I miss you and love you.
Let the little children come to Me, for of such are The Kingdom of Heaven.-Jesus
God demonstrated His love for us...Christ died for us. Thank YOU.
There is nothing more amazing than the self-giving, sacrificial love that compelled Christ to go to the Cross. Thank You, Jesus, for Your love.
Happy Birthday Pop...i love and miss you but know that you are celebrating with your Heavenly Father...not just the day you were born but the day you were born into His eternal family. I'm sure you are smiling and enjoying yourself right now.
Today, I am remembering. Remembering with a thankful heart. Thankful for my Heavenly Father Who loves me unconditionally. Thankful for my father, my Pop, who is now in heaven but whose love and life is still with me, so much a part of who I am. Thankful that you are both with me always and will be forever. Looking forward to the day I see you both. Happy birthday Pop, I miss you and love you.
4C's, 4P's, 5S's, 7L's
Active faith in Christ as you face life’s challenges…surrender,sacrifice, serve…confess, commit, continue in complete obedience…live life in the knowledge that you are precious to God, you are His child…let Him be Lord of ALL your life, commit ALL to Him always…ALL ways-SEEK HIM with ALL your heart, ACKNOWLEDGE HIM in ALL your ways, LOVE HIM with ALL your heart, TRUST HIM with ALL your heart.
4C's-Confess, Commit, Continue in Complete obedience
5S’s-Surrender, Sacrifice, Serve, S.A.L.T.;SEEK-ACKNOWLEDGE-LOVE-TRUST and remember 4P’s-You are Precious to, Protected and Provided for by God, and under His hand of Providence.
7L’s-Look, Listen, Learn, Lean, Love, Live, Like Him.
4C's-Confess, Commit, Continue in Complete obedience
5S’s-Surrender, Sacrifice, Serve, S.A.L.T.;SEEK-ACKNOWLEDGE-LOVE-TRUST and remember 4P’s-You are Precious to, Protected and Provided for by God, and under His hand of Providence.
7L’s-Look, Listen, Learn, Lean, Love, Live, Like Him.
Status Week Eight 2010
Father, I am thankful that because of the Cross I am joined to You in Jesus and in that promise I rest.
Jesus, today I remember and give thanks that I have peace with the Father through the blood of Your Cross
Wounded, bruised, crushed, stripped and striped and hanging on the cross because of and for me...yes, Jesus loves me.
Father, thank You for Your love that has provided a full and free salvation through Christ's death on the Cross and His glorious resurrection.
Jesus, Author of salvation, You rose and conquered the grave for me.
Jesus bore my griefs and carried my sorrows...was wounded for my transgressions...bruised/crushed for my iniquities...chastised so I could have peace...by His stripes I am healed. Today I remember and say "Thank You, Jesus" for so loving me.
Jesus, today I remember and give thanks that I have peace with the Father through the blood of Your Cross
Wounded, bruised, crushed, stripped and striped and hanging on the cross because of and for me...yes, Jesus loves me.
Father, thank You for Your love that has provided a full and free salvation through Christ's death on the Cross and His glorious resurrection.
Jesus, Author of salvation, You rose and conquered the grave for me.
Jesus bore my griefs and carried my sorrows...was wounded for my transgressions...bruised/crushed for my iniquities...chastised so I could have peace...by His stripes I am healed. Today I remember and say "Thank You, Jesus" for so loving me.
Status Week Seven 2010
Jesus bore my griefs and carried my sorrows...was wounded for my transgressions...bruised/crushed for my iniquities...chastised so I could have peace...by His stripes I am healed. Today I remember and say "Thank You, Jesus" for so loving me.
The love of Christ compels and motivates me to share The Good News.
I am looking unto Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of my faith, Who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame and has set down at the right hand of God.
Jesus Christ is The Savior Who can move the mountains in your life; He is mighty to save as you cry out to Him!
Lord, thank You that through the message of Your love on the Cross You have brought me into a relationship with You. Thank You that Your love purchased my salvation and secured my eternity.
Thank You for the cross, Lord. Thank You for so loving me. Thank You for demonstrating Your love to me and for me. Thank You Jesus for this love, this relationship we share both now and forever.
Delight in God's love and discover how He both changes and fulfills the desires of your heart.
The love of Christ compels and motivates me to share The Good News.
I am looking unto Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of my faith, Who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame and has set down at the right hand of God.
Jesus Christ is The Savior Who can move the mountains in your life; He is mighty to save as you cry out to Him!
Lord, thank You that through the message of Your love on the Cross You have brought me into a relationship with You. Thank You that Your love purchased my salvation and secured my eternity.
Thank You for the cross, Lord. Thank You for so loving me. Thank You for demonstrating Your love to me and for me. Thank You Jesus for this love, this relationship we share both now and forever.
Delight in God's love and discover how He both changes and fulfills the desires of your heart.
Love Verses/Passages
“TWENTY EIGHT LOVE VERSE/PASSAGES
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." Mark 12:30-31
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
John 13:34-35
"As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love.
John 15:9-10
“And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them." John 17:26
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16
In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
1 John 4:10-12
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: "For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter." Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:35-39
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height- to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-19
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:2
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:12-14
Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 1 timothy 6:11
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.2 timothy 1:7
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 timothy 2:22
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins."1 peter 4:8
And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 1 John 4:16-18
We love Him because He first loved us. 1 john 4:19
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:2-3
keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. jude 1:21
A friend loves at all times. proverbs 17:17
And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. psalms 119:47
1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." Mark 12:30-31
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
John 13:34-35
"As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love.
John 15:9-10
“And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them." John 17:26
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16
In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
1 John 4:10-12
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: "For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter." Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:35-39
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height- to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-19
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:2
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:12-14
Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 1 timothy 6:11
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.2 timothy 1:7
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 timothy 2:22
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins."1 peter 4:8
And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 1 John 4:16-18
We love Him because He first loved us. 1 john 4:19
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:2-3
keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. jude 1:21
A friend loves at all times. proverbs 17:17
And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. psalms 119:47
1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13
Status Week Six 2010
Father, may Your love as a holy fire burn in and through my life.
Father, I pray that You will live the life and love of Jesus through me.
Let us walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.
Father, open my eyes to see people who need to know Your love and may Your love show through me.
Lord, let my life speak of and show forth Your divine love. I pray that each one who reads this may know of and receive Your secure eternal love.
Lord, build me up in Your love so that I can build others up.
For believers, no matter where our journey leads, our walk with God will last for eternity! God's LOVE and our relationship with Him is eternal. "For I have LOVED you with an everlasting LOVE."
Father, I pray that You will live the life and love of Jesus through me.
Let us walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.
Father, open my eyes to see people who need to know Your love and may Your love show through me.
Lord, let my life speak of and show forth Your divine love. I pray that each one who reads this may know of and receive Your secure eternal love.
Lord, build me up in Your love so that I can build others up.
For believers, no matter where our journey leads, our walk with God will last for eternity! God's LOVE and our relationship with Him is eternal. "For I have LOVED you with an everlasting LOVE."
Status Week Five 2010
Nothing changes the eternal purpose of God and nothing can seperate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
"By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."-Jesus
Lord, I pray that Your love will be displayed in my life and that I may be known as a person of love.
Lord, my prayer is that love would flow from my heart the way it flows from your heart.
God speaks through His Word to those who listen with their heart.
This morning as a bright snowy blanket glistens in the sunlight I am reminded of Who sends the snow,His brightness and purity,of the Light and pureness He makes available and will/does bring into our lives.-"Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord,"Though your sins are like scarlet,They shall be as white a...s SNOW; Though they are red like crimson,They shall be as wool."
His head and hair were white like wool, as white as SNOW, and His eyes like a flame of fire... His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength and when I saw Him, I fell at His feet...but He laid His right hand on me, and said,"Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I AM He who lives and was dead and b...ehold I AM alive forevermore. Amen."-That's my Jesus, looking forward to the day I fall at His feet.
As the rain comes down, and the SNOW from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
Lord, enable me to praise You, no matter the circumstance, so that others may see You in my life.
"By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."-Jesus
Lord, I pray that Your love will be displayed in my life and that I may be known as a person of love.
Lord, my prayer is that love would flow from my heart the way it flows from your heart.
God speaks through His Word to those who listen with their heart.
This morning as a bright snowy blanket glistens in the sunlight I am reminded of Who sends the snow,His brightness and purity,of the Light and pureness He makes available and will/does bring into our lives.-"Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord,"Though your sins are like scarlet,They shall be as white a...s SNOW; Though they are red like crimson,They shall be as wool."
His head and hair were white like wool, as white as SNOW, and His eyes like a flame of fire... His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength and when I saw Him, I fell at His feet...but He laid His right hand on me, and said,"Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I AM He who lives and was dead and b...ehold I AM alive forevermore. Amen."-That's my Jesus, looking forward to the day I fall at His feet.
As the rain comes down, and the SNOW from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
Lord, enable me to praise You, no matter the circumstance, so that others may see You in my life.
Status Week Four 2010
Thank You, Lord, that You promise to be with me no matter what comes my way. Please enable me to be strong and live for You.
Father, help me today to focus on Your Word, encourage everyone with whom I come into contact, and to love unconditionally.
Father, help me to persevere today through whatever hardship I may face and empower me to trust in You.
Father, help me this day to read/meditate upon the promises in Your Word and be confident and at peace that You will accomplish all You desire to accomplish in and through my life.
Lord, today, let Your Word have its full effect in my life to make me more like Jesus.
Father, give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to receive what You will have for me this day. I commit myself to follow You as You lead me by Your Word.
There are special times in our life, and surprising moments when we are reminded of just how much we are loved and experience the sweetness of God's love. Now is one of those times, today was one of those moments. Thank You Father for loving me and for those You have placed in my life who love me and that I love. I want to love others more like You love me.
Lord, help me today to apply Your principles to my daily life and make Your paths my paths, to make Your priorities my priorities.
Father, help me today to focus on Your Word, encourage everyone with whom I come into contact, and to love unconditionally.
Father, help me to persevere today through whatever hardship I may face and empower me to trust in You.
Father, help me this day to read/meditate upon the promises in Your Word and be confident and at peace that You will accomplish all You desire to accomplish in and through my life.
Lord, today, let Your Word have its full effect in my life to make me more like Jesus.
Father, give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to receive what You will have for me this day. I commit myself to follow You as You lead me by Your Word.
There are special times in our life, and surprising moments when we are reminded of just how much we are loved and experience the sweetness of God's love. Now is one of those times, today was one of those moments. Thank You Father for loving me and for those You have placed in my life who love me and that I love. I want to love others more like You love me.
Lord, help me today to apply Your principles to my daily life and make Your paths my paths, to make Your priorities my priorities.
Grace-Amazing-Love
This song is on my mind/heart this morning and it sparked other thoughts, meditations, verses, songs, and a thankful heart... wanted to share it with you...
Amazing Grace
How sweet the sound
Amazing Love
Now flowing down
From hands and feet
That were nailed to the Tree
As Grace flows down and covers me
Chorus
It covers me
It covers me
It covers me
And covers me
I can still remember my Dad saying, "Where would we be without grace?"
My thought and response , "I'm glad we don't have to know".
Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher/Perfecter of our faith, Who for the joy set before Him endured the cross..."My joy I give unto you...My grace is sufficient for you"...the grace of God has appeared unto all...by grace you have been saved through faith, not of yourself, it is The Gift of God...thanks be to God for His indescribable Gift...Thank You, Jesus, for delivering The Gift, for paying the price; the gift only You could/can deliver, the price only You could/can pay...for we were/are not delivered by perishable things like gold and silver but with/by the precious blood of Jesus,The Spotless Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world. For there is no other name, given under heaven by which we must/can be saved.
ONCE AGAIN
Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice
You became nothing, poured out to death
Many times, I've wondered at Your gift of life
I'm in that place once again
I'm in that place once again
CHORUS-
And once again I look upon the cross where You died
I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I thank You
Once again I pour out my life
Now you are, exalted to the highest place
King of the heavens, where one day I'll bow
But for now, I marvel at this saving grace
I'm full of praise once again
I'm full of praise once again
CHORUS-
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my Friend.
How much does God/Jesus love us? Just take time to look to, focus on His cross...uts everything into perspective.
This moment, this day, I remember/focus and am both humbled by His love/sacrifice and thankful beyond words to describe/express. Also, I am reminded of the verse in Philippians, "Let this mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus"...and of Jesus' own words to us in the Gospels, "Love one another as I have loved you". I want that mind and to love like that, more like Jesus.
Amazing Grace
How sweet the sound
Amazing Love
Now flowing down
From hands and feet
That were nailed to the Tree
As Grace flows down and covers me
Chorus
It covers me
It covers me
It covers me
And covers me
I can still remember my Dad saying, "Where would we be without grace?"
My thought and response , "I'm glad we don't have to know".
Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher/Perfecter of our faith, Who for the joy set before Him endured the cross..."My joy I give unto you...My grace is sufficient for you"...the grace of God has appeared unto all...by grace you have been saved through faith, not of yourself, it is The Gift of God...thanks be to God for His indescribable Gift...Thank You, Jesus, for delivering The Gift, for paying the price; the gift only You could/can deliver, the price only You could/can pay...for we were/are not delivered by perishable things like gold and silver but with/by the precious blood of Jesus,The Spotless Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world. For there is no other name, given under heaven by which we must/can be saved.
ONCE AGAIN
Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice
You became nothing, poured out to death
Many times, I've wondered at Your gift of life
I'm in that place once again
I'm in that place once again
CHORUS-
And once again I look upon the cross where You died
I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I thank You
Once again I pour out my life
Now you are, exalted to the highest place
King of the heavens, where one day I'll bow
But for now, I marvel at this saving grace
I'm full of praise once again
I'm full of praise once again
CHORUS-
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross
Thank you for the cross, my Friend.
How much does God/Jesus love us? Just take time to look to, focus on His cross...uts everything into perspective.
This moment, this day, I remember/focus and am both humbled by His love/sacrifice and thankful beyond words to describe/express. Also, I am reminded of the verse in Philippians, "Let this mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus"...and of Jesus' own words to us in the Gospels, "Love one another as I have loved you". I want that mind and to love like that, more like Jesus.
Status Week Three 2010
Father,thank You for being God on Your terms rather than ours. May Your name be hallowed as we wait on You. May Your kingdom be reflected in our patience. May Your will be done in our disappointments. Please, give us this day our daily bread.
Jesus doesn't want part of your life; He wants to be your life.
Father, open my eyes to comprehend Your Word, Your revelation of Yourself, Your one and only Son, Jesus.
Learning to balance contentment with a desire for excellence may be the forgotten key to our ongoing spiritual growth and advancement.
Our earthly relationships are greatly enhanced by our spiritual intimacy with God as the first and most important thing in our lives.
We can choose to live with thankfulness for God’s mercy and grace, with confidence in His faithful care, and with hope because He is with us forever. Today, God offers us a second chance in life. Let’s make the most of it!
Jesus doesn't want part of your life; He wants to be your life.
Father, open my eyes to comprehend Your Word, Your revelation of Yourself, Your one and only Son, Jesus.
Learning to balance contentment with a desire for excellence may be the forgotten key to our ongoing spiritual growth and advancement.
Our earthly relationships are greatly enhanced by our spiritual intimacy with God as the first and most important thing in our lives.
We can choose to live with thankfulness for God’s mercy and grace, with confidence in His faithful care, and with hope because He is with us forever. Today, God offers us a second chance in life. Let’s make the most of it!
Status Week Two 2010
Father, help me to remember that in my own strength I cannot live the life You have called me to live, but I can do ALL things through Christ Who gives me strength. Help me to walk in that strength today.
Living according to God's Word is the way of/to inner peace, continuous joy, and spiritual victory.
When we obey God's Truth/Word, we will see positive changes in our lives.
We all have others who are observing us. Let’s live our lives in such a way that those who follow our example will help others in their walk with God.
People who follow Christ lead others in the right direction.
Never be afraid to entrust the unknown future to the all-knowing God.
Lord, I am learning to always hope in Your Word...please give me a fresh start this day...please stabilize my faith and may I find my purest delight in You.
Living according to God's Word is the way of/to inner peace, continuous joy, and spiritual victory.
When we obey God's Truth/Word, we will see positive changes in our lives.
We all have others who are observing us. Let’s live our lives in such a way that those who follow our example will help others in their walk with God.
People who follow Christ lead others in the right direction.
Never be afraid to entrust the unknown future to the all-knowing God.
Lord, I am learning to always hope in Your Word...please give me a fresh start this day...please stabilize my faith and may I find my purest delight in You.
Status Week One 2010
Lord, I desire to be taught by You today that I may know and obey. Please work in my heart that I would be overwhelmed with delight in doing Your will. "Teach me Your Word and I shall keep it to the end."
Lord, may my heart be desperate for a deeper, loving relationship with You. Oh God, help me to never take You for granted, and may I never place my ultimate dependence on anyone but You.
No deed is too small when done for Christ. "Whatever you do, do it with all of your heart, as unto the Lord."
The challenge before us as followers of Christ is to serve Him with excellence now so that we can hear His words, “Well done”.
Open the eyes of my heart, ,LORD...let me see You, let me see like You see...I want to love You more and love more like You love.
What a comfort to know that God is always with us—we don’t need to go through life alone! "I will never leave you or forsake you"
God’s faithful care will extend to every day of the new year. We can count on that promise."I AM with you always...My grace is sufficient"
To everything there is a season. A time for every purpose under heaven.
Lord, may my heart be desperate for a deeper, loving relationship with You. Oh God, help me to never take You for granted, and may I never place my ultimate dependence on anyone but You.
No deed is too small when done for Christ. "Whatever you do, do it with all of your heart, as unto the Lord."
The challenge before us as followers of Christ is to serve Him with excellence now so that we can hear His words, “Well done”.
Open the eyes of my heart, ,LORD...let me see You, let me see like You see...I want to love You more and love more like You love.
What a comfort to know that God is always with us—we don’t need to go through life alone! "I will never leave you or forsake you"
God’s faithful care will extend to every day of the new year. We can count on that promise."I AM with you always...My grace is sufficient"
To everything there is a season. A time for every purpose under heaven.
Five Challenges for the New Year
Num. 13:1-12,17-20
1) Reprioritize your life
Focus on the Blessor (not really a word) not the blessings. It's about Jesus!! The 10 spies were concerned about the fruit of the land. How much, how big, etc. . .
2) Become a Risk-taker
Satan helps in building our walls. The walls need to come down in order for the reward to be maximized.
3) Embrace your struggles
If we can embrace the struggle, then we can learn the lesson, then we are able to give encouragement to those that may be going through the same thing. Struggles are good~they build us up so we can build up others. Think of all the men in the Bible who were NOT delivered from their struggle. Noah, Moses, Joseph with his bros., Samson, Daniel, even Christ. They had to go through the struggle to become life-changing agents for the Word of God.
4) Look Beyond your Circumstances
Faulty assumptions lead to faulty conclusions. When the spies took their eyes off Jesus, their focus became distorted. This lead to exaggeration about the people in the land and caused them to want to quit.
5) Envision the Extraordinary
God is so much bigger than we can possibly imagine. The spies forgot what God had said and their outlook was too small. Joshua was just an ordinary man but had extraordinary vision AND did something with his vision.
Dr.Tom Thompson-Shadow Mountain Community Church 1/03/10
1) Reprioritize your life
Focus on the Blessor (not really a word) not the blessings. It's about Jesus!! The 10 spies were concerned about the fruit of the land. How much, how big, etc. . .
2) Become a Risk-taker
Satan helps in building our walls. The walls need to come down in order for the reward to be maximized.
3) Embrace your struggles
If we can embrace the struggle, then we can learn the lesson, then we are able to give encouragement to those that may be going through the same thing. Struggles are good~they build us up so we can build up others. Think of all the men in the Bible who were NOT delivered from their struggle. Noah, Moses, Joseph with his bros., Samson, Daniel, even Christ. They had to go through the struggle to become life-changing agents for the Word of God.
4) Look Beyond your Circumstances
Faulty assumptions lead to faulty conclusions. When the spies took their eyes off Jesus, their focus became distorted. This lead to exaggeration about the people in the land and caused them to want to quit.
5) Envision the Extraordinary
God is so much bigger than we can possibly imagine. The spies forgot what God had said and their outlook was too small. Joshua was just an ordinary man but had extraordinary vision AND did something with his vision.
Dr.Tom Thompson-Shadow Mountain Community Church 1/03/10
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