Saturday, November 12, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
thoughts for today - Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
Romans 8:35-39 Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, "For Your sake we are killed all the day long. We are counted as sheep of slaughter." 37 But in all these things we more than conquer through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ...
THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
this is one of the pivotal life passsages from youth that continues to not only leave me standing in awe but continues to wrought freedom and faith in my spirit. i am loved and there is nothing that can diminish that love, reduce it or come between God and I. implication - what i have done and what i will do does not seperate me from God's love. nothing done to us by others can reduce God's love and acceptance for us.
I WAS READING A BOOK CALLED JESUS CALLING AND MY DEVOTION WAS
DO NOT EXPECT TO BE TREATED FAIRLY IN THIS LIFE
PEOPLE WILL SAY AND DO HURTFUL THINGS TO YOU,THINGS THAT YOU DON'T DESERVE. WHEN SOMEONE MISTREATS YOU,TRY TO VIEW IT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW IN GRACE. SEE HOW QUICKLY YOU CAN FORGIVE THE ONE WHO HAS WOUNDED YOU. DON'T BE CONCERN ABOUT SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT. INSTEAD OF OBSESSING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS OF YOU , KEEP YOUR FOCUS ON ME. ULTIMATELY, IT IS MY VIEW OF YOU THAT COUNTS.
AS YOU CONCENTRATE ON RELATING TO ME, REMEMBER THAT I HAVE CLOTHED YOU IN MY RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HOLINESS. I SEE YOU ATTIRED IN THESE RADIANT GARMENTS, WHICH I BOUGHT FOR YOU WITH MY BLOOD. THIS ALSO IS NOT FAIR; IT IS PURE GIFT. WHEN OTHERS TREAT YOU UNFAIRLY , REMEMBER THAT MY WAYS WITH YOU ARE MUCH BETTER THAN FAIR . MY WAYS ARE PEACE AND LOVE , WHICH I HAVE POURED OUT INTO YOUR HEART BY MY SPIRIT.
MY THOUGHTS
Sometimes it seems the world is caving in on me maybe you too but remember
the love of the father is always there and i know its easy to take our eyes off that
i have been going through so much lately but this i do know jesus loves me this i know for the bible tell me so .Sometimes we are weak we fall into stuff
we sin we are sinners saved by grace and even if you are addicted to stuff God will never let you go if you hang in there .....
C.S. Lewis indicated that if he wanted something easy and pain-free, he would have chosen a bottle of wine over Jesus. There is no question that biblical http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giflove leaves us more vulnerable. But this will not be the devastating vulnerability that comes with psychologically needing people. Christians need less and love more.
Edward T. Welch
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
STORM DAMAGE
STORM DAMAGE
Isaiah 4:5b-6 – God’s own glory will be like a huge tent that covers everything. 6It will provide shade from the heat of the sun and a place of shelter and protection from storms and rain.
Much like life we all have many storms in our life to go through rather you been in a earthquake or tornado or a loved one died could also be a friend who you where close to
Much like sin, which can enter our hearts and minds (often unexpectedly) – it tears us apart and litters our spirits with the debris of wrong choices and bad-decisions, bringing us into lifestyles that destroy all that is good; anything and everything from large ‘hurt those you love’ sins, to small (seemingly insignificant) wrongs, that together wreak havoc on us and all that we hold dear, taking us on journeys we never imagined could happen to us.
Exodus 18:19 – Listen now to My voice; I’ll give you counsel.. (NKJV)
Isaiah 40:29 – The LORD gives strength to those who are weary. (CEV)
We might not always have the wisdom to live life without error – we after all, are not perfect beings; but we can choose to live differently by striving to be God-driven and Jesus-spirited. He is always ready to assist us and shelter us, if we call upon Him; and our footsteps can be guided by Jesus, Son of God in the everlasting Way.
Prayer: Father let us heed the signs you send when we are considering entering ‘stormy relationships and lifestyles’, gather us up, tidy our thinking and our actions, and let us grow more in Your image, standing erect and strong like a tree freed of all that is broken
As the road ahead seems rugged
And the path is getting steep,
I feel that I can't make it
So my heart begins to weep.
Then I turn to see who's coming
To join me on my way,
I see it is my Lord
And he slowly turns to say
"Lean on me.....
When you have no strength to stand.
When you feel you're going under,
Hold tighter to my hand.
Lean on me.....
When your heart begins to bleed.
When you know I'm all you have,
Then you'll find I'm all you need."
Then when I felt that no one cared
If I lived or died,
And no one bothered asking why
I'd go alone to cry.
When the burden got so heavy
I could barely face the day,
I felt His arms around me
As I gently heard Him say
"Lean on me.....
When you have no strength to stand.
When you feel you're going under,
Hold tighter to my hand.
Lean on me.....
When your heart begins to bleed.
When you come to know I'm all you have,
Then you'll find I'm all you need."
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
FROM MY HEART
I HAD TO SHARE THIS I GOT THIS FROM A FRIEND
From My Heart
by Mitch Salmon on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 8:17am
What further evidence do we need that we are broken? As I survey this land I see conflicts, wars, droughts, starvation and a deep sadness that has pierced so many hearts. It’s clear that this world is crying out, but do they know who can deliver them? Do they know the One who died on that tree so that we would finally be declared free? Even if the trials of this world were to pass would they know who to thank for the mercy? I ponder these things as I consider Your wondrous love. You traded glory for shame. You left Your perfect kingdom to live amongst us in this broken place. You spared no expense, held nothing back. “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” You spoke these words as You considered Your own destiny. You knew the love in Your heart. It is more than we could ever fathom. It is far greater than anything we have ever experienced. Your love alone has the ability to transform a heart. Your love alone can set us free.
Father, I pray that You will reveal Yourself to the hearts of all. I pray that Your great love will be made apparent so that even the cynical, jaded and blind will open their eyes to You. This was where You found me; ashamed and alone even as I was surrounded by this mass of humanity. I hid in plain sight. No one knew my heart. No one knew my brokenness or the deep pit inside me. You replaced my shame with gratitude. If You can draw me unto You I know that You can draw anyone! So, Father, I pray that You will use me as an ambassador in this land. I pray that You will use these hands to type Your words. I pray that You will use the skills and abilities You have already blessed me with to bring glory and honor to Your name. I pray that I will decrease so that You may increase. My heart is full and there is no more space to contain this stream of life that You have poured into me. It must flow not to but through me. Take the weakness in me and use it to exhibit Your strength. I bow before You. You are my Lord, my King and the Author of my salvation! You are the Provider of hope, joy, love and peace. You are the one I searched for all my life even as I was groping in the darkness. Thank You for shining Your brilliant light into my dark heart. Thank You for showing me the way even as I was lost and alone.
Thank you, Jesus, that You would leave Your home in glory to make this world Your home for a time. Thank you for Your life of servanthood and for setting self aside for us. Your sacrifice did not begin on that tree. It began on the day that You opened Your human eyes. You never forsook those who sought You. You never turned down a plea for physical or spiritual healing. You were not murdered. You laid Your life down willingly. You endured agony and bore the burden of the cross for me! Love is Your prescription for this world and it is healing one heart at a time. So many have been transformed by this love already and yet I pray that there will be MANY more. Hear my cries, oh Lord! Hear me pleas for this world! We are all searching for the same things and yet so many do not know this love that changes hearts and lives. I pray that You will reveal Yourself to them just as You revealed Yourself to me. If they only knew the truth of Your love! Reveal it to them! Pour it down on every man, woman and child! We don’t have to live in brokenness! We don’t have to live in shame! We don’t have to be who we have been, we are called to be who You say we are. This identity can only be found in Your Son, Christ Jesus!
Father, it is in Your precious Son’s name that I pray. I am affectionately and gratefully Yours always. Love, me
From My Heart
by Mitch Salmon on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 8:17am
What further evidence do we need that we are broken? As I survey this land I see conflicts, wars, droughts, starvation and a deep sadness that has pierced so many hearts. It’s clear that this world is crying out, but do they know who can deliver them? Do they know the One who died on that tree so that we would finally be declared free? Even if the trials of this world were to pass would they know who to thank for the mercy? I ponder these things as I consider Your wondrous love. You traded glory for shame. You left Your perfect kingdom to live amongst us in this broken place. You spared no expense, held nothing back. “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” You spoke these words as You considered Your own destiny. You knew the love in Your heart. It is more than we could ever fathom. It is far greater than anything we have ever experienced. Your love alone has the ability to transform a heart. Your love alone can set us free.
Father, I pray that You will reveal Yourself to the hearts of all. I pray that Your great love will be made apparent so that even the cynical, jaded and blind will open their eyes to You. This was where You found me; ashamed and alone even as I was surrounded by this mass of humanity. I hid in plain sight. No one knew my heart. No one knew my brokenness or the deep pit inside me. You replaced my shame with gratitude. If You can draw me unto You I know that You can draw anyone! So, Father, I pray that You will use me as an ambassador in this land. I pray that You will use these hands to type Your words. I pray that You will use the skills and abilities You have already blessed me with to bring glory and honor to Your name. I pray that I will decrease so that You may increase. My heart is full and there is no more space to contain this stream of life that You have poured into me. It must flow not to but through me. Take the weakness in me and use it to exhibit Your strength. I bow before You. You are my Lord, my King and the Author of my salvation! You are the Provider of hope, joy, love and peace. You are the one I searched for all my life even as I was groping in the darkness. Thank You for shining Your brilliant light into my dark heart. Thank You for showing me the way even as I was lost and alone.
Thank you, Jesus, that You would leave Your home in glory to make this world Your home for a time. Thank you for Your life of servanthood and for setting self aside for us. Your sacrifice did not begin on that tree. It began on the day that You opened Your human eyes. You never forsook those who sought You. You never turned down a plea for physical or spiritual healing. You were not murdered. You laid Your life down willingly. You endured agony and bore the burden of the cross for me! Love is Your prescription for this world and it is healing one heart at a time. So many have been transformed by this love already and yet I pray that there will be MANY more. Hear my cries, oh Lord! Hear me pleas for this world! We are all searching for the same things and yet so many do not know this love that changes hearts and lives. I pray that You will reveal Yourself to them just as You revealed Yourself to me. If they only knew the truth of Your love! Reveal it to them! Pour it down on every man, woman and child! We don’t have to live in brokenness! We don’t have to live in shame! We don’t have to be who we have been, we are called to be who You say we are. This identity can only be found in Your Son, Christ Jesus!
Father, it is in Your precious Son’s name that I pray. I am affectionately and gratefully Yours always. Love, me
Friday, September 2, 2011
Thoughts for Today - Set us Free part 2
Thoughts for Today - Set us Free part 2
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word” (Psalm 119:37).
Thoughts for today
A simple change of habit can do wonders in keeping you from temptation. For example, if you are most tempted when you spend time on the computer after your spouse has gone to bed, then make a commitment to stay off of the computer during that time. If you know that a certain street you drive down causes you to lust due to certain establishments on it, or prostitutes that hang around, or alluring billboards, you would be wise to travel a different route.
Remember that God loves you, no matter what kind of sin and selfishness you have immersed yourself in, no matter what your destruction your sin has produced. Confess your sin, and admit the gravity of it. Understand that it is impossible to overcome sin totally on your own. Depend on God's help, and seek the support of others. Saturate your mind with God's Word. Pray often. Create barriers to reduce your exposure to temptation. Confess your sin to another Christian (preferably of the same sex), and ask them to pray regularly for you and hold you accountable. Continue to read and learn about your addiction. Seek professional help, especially if the problem is severe and your life has been shattered. Get to work on rebuilding your life, now
Stephen Arterburn in his book Every Man's Battle talks about retraining the eyes to “bounce away” from visual things that stimulate lust in you. For men, this might mean you need to look away as soon as you see a scantily dressed female jogger. Don't fuel your lust. Avert your eyes from temptations, and don't look back.
The same applies to visual temptations on magazines at the grocery store checkout line, or billboards, television programming and commercials. A good habit can be formed in around two weeks. Keep bouncing your gaze away, and remarkable improvement can be noticed rather quickly.
Destroy all pornographic materials in your possession—magazines, books, videos, and computer files. Make no provision for your flesh (Romans 13:14). If you can't control yourself, then you must then get rid of every possible access to pornographic material in your life (Internet, cable TV, etc.). Stop feeding the fire.
If some friendships cause too much temptation, severe those relationships.
MY QUOTE FOR TODAY IS
Each of us is accountable to God for our personal holiness. At the same time, God never intended that we should battle sin single-handedly… Is it sometimes hard to confess my need and ask for help? Absolutely! It requires that I humble myself and acknowledge that I don’t have it all together. The very pride that keeps you from taking off your mask and getting real is the same pride that will cause you to fall into sin. Humbling yourself by letting others into your life and allowing them to help you and hold you accountable will release the sanctifying, transforming grace of God in your life.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
PRAYER
Here's how to pray, each and every day…
Confess all known sin
Read: Psalm 51 | Mark 7:20-23 | 1 John 1:7-10
Renounce conformity to the world
Read: Romans 12:2, 6:13-14
Ardently seek an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. He will give you a richer, more meaningful life.
Read: John 10:10, 15:5-12 | Ephesians 3:14-19 | Philippians 3:10-14
Offer your body as a “living sacrifice” to God
See: Romans 12:1-2 | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Worship God
Read: John 4:23-24 | Philippians 3:3
Thank and praise God. Thank Him for his grace and mercy, praise Him, and keep seeking His mercy. Thank God for answered prayer.
Read: What should we thank God for, and how should we praise Him? | Thanksgiving, do the right thing | Are you thankful to God? | Philippians 4:6-7 | Colossians 4:2
Ask God for help in living a pure and loving life
See: Philippians 4:6-7 | Hebrews 4:16
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word” (Psalm 119:37).
Thoughts for today
A simple change of habit can do wonders in keeping you from temptation. For example, if you are most tempted when you spend time on the computer after your spouse has gone to bed, then make a commitment to stay off of the computer during that time. If you know that a certain street you drive down causes you to lust due to certain establishments on it, or prostitutes that hang around, or alluring billboards, you would be wise to travel a different route.
Remember that God loves you, no matter what kind of sin and selfishness you have immersed yourself in, no matter what your destruction your sin has produced. Confess your sin, and admit the gravity of it. Understand that it is impossible to overcome sin totally on your own. Depend on God's help, and seek the support of others. Saturate your mind with God's Word. Pray often. Create barriers to reduce your exposure to temptation. Confess your sin to another Christian (preferably of the same sex), and ask them to pray regularly for you and hold you accountable. Continue to read and learn about your addiction. Seek professional help, especially if the problem is severe and your life has been shattered. Get to work on rebuilding your life, now
Stephen Arterburn in his book Every Man's Battle talks about retraining the eyes to “bounce away” from visual things that stimulate lust in you. For men, this might mean you need to look away as soon as you see a scantily dressed female jogger. Don't fuel your lust. Avert your eyes from temptations, and don't look back.
The same applies to visual temptations on magazines at the grocery store checkout line, or billboards, television programming and commercials. A good habit can be formed in around two weeks. Keep bouncing your gaze away, and remarkable improvement can be noticed rather quickly.
Destroy all pornographic materials in your possession—magazines, books, videos, and computer files. Make no provision for your flesh (Romans 13:14). If you can't control yourself, then you must then get rid of every possible access to pornographic material in your life (Internet, cable TV, etc.). Stop feeding the fire.
If some friendships cause too much temptation, severe those relationships.
MY QUOTE FOR TODAY IS
Each of us is accountable to God for our personal holiness. At the same time, God never intended that we should battle sin single-handedly… Is it sometimes hard to confess my need and ask for help? Absolutely! It requires that I humble myself and acknowledge that I don’t have it all together. The very pride that keeps you from taking off your mask and getting real is the same pride that will cause you to fall into sin. Humbling yourself by letting others into your life and allowing them to help you and hold you accountable will release the sanctifying, transforming grace of God in your life.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
PRAYER
Here's how to pray, each and every day…
Confess all known sin
Read: Psalm 51 | Mark 7:20-23 | 1 John 1:7-10
Renounce conformity to the world
Read: Romans 12:2, 6:13-14
Ardently seek an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. He will give you a richer, more meaningful life.
Read: John 10:10, 15:5-12 | Ephesians 3:14-19 | Philippians 3:10-14
Offer your body as a “living sacrifice” to God
See: Romans 12:1-2 | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Worship God
Read: John 4:23-24 | Philippians 3:3
Thank and praise God. Thank Him for his grace and mercy, praise Him, and keep seeking His mercy. Thank God for answered prayer.
Read: What should we thank God for, and how should we praise Him? | Thanksgiving, do the right thing | Are you thankful to God? | Philippians 4:6-7 | Colossians 4:2
Ask God for help in living a pure and loving life
See: Philippians 4:6-7 | Hebrews 4:16
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