I have been reading in the Old Testament lately
and in studing Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph and their life stories, I am amazed at how imperfect they were.
Yet they all had a great and close relationships with the Lord their God.
I believe it was always initiated from God, not from them.
Why is it that We tend to go to God as a last resort not as a first choice?
We could save ourselves so much time and trouble if we would just give everything up to God in the first place.
Prayer saves time.
God loved them and Used them in spite of their imperfections.
And He Can and Will use Us Today, in spite of our imperfections.
God looks at our Heart More than He Looks at our Actions.
Does this excuse our actions? NO.
Romans 6: 1-2 What shall we say then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?
By no means! We died to sin, how can we live in it any longer?
But as we repent and ask for forgiveness, He does forgive and remembers our sin no more.
We might ask God today to Forgive Us, Restore Us, and Use Us.
Surrender our will to him.
2 Chronicles 7:14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Remember He gave us a Free Will and we have used that Free Will to Destroy Ourselves.
If We Surrender that Will Back To God....
Just imagine Receiving All Of The Good He Has In Store For Us.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Praise the Lord.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
In Times of Need, Come Boldly
What To Do In Our Time Of Need?
As a Christian, We Should and Can Take it to the Lord.
We have a Loving and Merciful Father who Wants to Take Care of Us.
He Wants Us to Ask.
And we Do Not have to come, crawling, and begging, as some think…
We do not have a Father who does not understand.
He Waits and Waits… All Day Long, with Open Arms, for Us to Come To Him.
He Wants a Loving Relationship With Us. He Created Us to Have a Loving Relationship With Him.
And We Have that Relationship
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
So, when You have Needs…. Come Boldly… It is Your Christ Purchased Right, to Gods’ throne of Grace.
G…Gods R…Riches A…At C…Christ E…Expense
And You Will Find Mercy and Grace to Help You In Your Time of Need.
No One Else Can and Does Make That Promise To You.
And that one, as they say…. “You Can Take It To The Bank.”
And, I will take it one step further. When you ask…Knowing that it is in God’s Will, Go Ahead and say Thank You…Because You Believe It.
Remember to Pray the Solution. ...Not the Problem
As a Christian, We Should and Can Take it to the Lord.
We have a Loving and Merciful Father who Wants to Take Care of Us.
He Wants Us to Ask.
And we Do Not have to come, crawling, and begging, as some think…
We do not have a Father who does not understand.
He Waits and Waits… All Day Long, with Open Arms, for Us to Come To Him.
He Wants a Loving Relationship With Us. He Created Us to Have a Loving Relationship With Him.
And We Have that Relationship
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
So, when You have Needs…. Come Boldly… It is Your Christ Purchased Right, to Gods’ throne of Grace.
G…Gods R…Riches A…At C…Christ E…Expense
And You Will Find Mercy and Grace to Help You In Your Time of Need.
No One Else Can and Does Make That Promise To You.
And that one, as they say…. “You Can Take It To The Bank.”
And, I will take it one step further. When you ask…Knowing that it is in God’s Will, Go Ahead and say Thank You…Because You Believe It.
Remember to Pray the Solution. ...Not the Problem
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
God Leads Us Into His Protective Care
Gods Leads Us Into His Protective Care
Offers Us Life…Eternal
I heard a story once from the pulpit.
It seems that a flock of birds was flying south, later than usual
and got caught in an early snow storm.
As the birds surrounded the couple’s house, the couple became aware of the Dangerous Predicament of the birds.
They would probably Die Without Some Protection.
The man opened the garage doors and tried to frantically wave the birds inside. They, of course, had no idea what he was doing and did not come in.
He turned on the heat in the garage, tried to put out food for them …in short did everything he could think of to entice the birds to come into the warmth and peace and protection of the garage…..to no avail.
Finally in desperation, he said to his wife……. “If Only I could Become One Of Them……And Lead Them In..”
My Friend…this is what Christ did. He Became One Of Us In Order To Lead Us In…..To the Loving Arms Of His And Our Father’s Care.
John1:1- 2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.
John 1: 14 And 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.
Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, was made flesh, just as one of us.
He did live on earth as one of us…but Without Sin….That He could Die For Us On The Cross..Paying Our Sin Debt In Full…So that We May Obtain Eternal Live In The Father’s House.
What Love God has for Us……
John 3:16 For God so loved the world {You and Me} that He Gave His Only Begotten Son, that Whoever Believes in Him should Not Perish but Have Everlasting Life.
Offers Us Life…Eternal
I heard a story once from the pulpit.
It seems that a flock of birds was flying south, later than usual
and got caught in an early snow storm.
As the birds surrounded the couple’s house, the couple became aware of the Dangerous Predicament of the birds.
They would probably Die Without Some Protection.
The man opened the garage doors and tried to frantically wave the birds inside. They, of course, had no idea what he was doing and did not come in.
He turned on the heat in the garage, tried to put out food for them …in short did everything he could think of to entice the birds to come into the warmth and peace and protection of the garage…..to no avail.
Finally in desperation, he said to his wife……. “If Only I could Become One Of Them……And Lead Them In..”
My Friend…this is what Christ did. He Became One Of Us In Order To Lead Us In…..To the Loving Arms Of His And Our Father’s Care.
John1:1- 2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.
John 1: 14 And 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.
Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, was made flesh, just as one of us.
He did live on earth as one of us…but Without Sin….That He could Die For Us On The Cross..Paying Our Sin Debt In Full…So that We May Obtain Eternal Live In The Father’s House.
What Love God has for Us……
John 3:16 For God so loved the world {You and Me} that He Gave His Only Begotten Son, that Whoever Believes in Him should Not Perish but Have Everlasting Life.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Enlightened
The word Enlightened is very popular today.
I was asked once what I thought it meant....
My Answer.
To Know And Be True To God.
To Know And Be True To Myself.
Ephesians 1: 17-21
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened: that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatnessof His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is maned, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
Psalm 18: 28 For You will light my lamp; The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
We cannot have wisdom or knowledge without God.
And we cannot have Light withut God.
No Way to be Enlightened, on our own, Without the Lord Our God.
I was asked once what I thought it meant....
My Answer.
To Know And Be True To God.
To Know And Be True To Myself.
Ephesians 1: 17-21
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened: that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatnessof His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is maned, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
Psalm 18: 28 For You will light my lamp; The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
We cannot have wisdom or knowledge without God.
And we cannot have Light withut God.
No Way to be Enlightened, on our own, Without the Lord Our God.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Who Does Not Inhieit The Kingdom Of Heaven?
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived, Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, not adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
What can we expect from a President who openly states that We Are No Longer A Christian Nation?
1THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary___________________________________________________________For Immediate Release June 1, 2009LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009- - - - - - -BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONForty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country's response to the HIV pandemic.Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration -- in both the White House and the Federal agencies -- openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national security. We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.BARACK OBAMA
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived, Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, not adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
What can we expect from a President who openly states that We Are No Longer A Christian Nation?
1THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary___________________________________________________________For Immediate Release June 1, 2009LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009- - - - - - -BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONForty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country's response to the HIV pandemic.Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration -- in both the White House and the Federal agencies -- openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national security. We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.BARACK OBAMA
Know Jesus, Know Peace. No Jesus, No Peace.
Know Jesus, Know Peace.
No Jesus, No Peace.
Ever wonder just how We Can Have and Live in Peace when the entire world in such turmoil?
Only through Accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
Jesus Promises us a Complete Peace, a Peace that Surpasses All Understanding..
Knowing that God is still on His Throne and in Complete Control.
We Can Trust In Him to Complete His Purpose In Our Lives
Lev: 26:6
I will give peace in the land and you shall lie down, and none will make you afraid.
2 Peter 1:2
Grace and Peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord
Colossians 3: 15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Ephesians 2: 14
For He {Jesus} is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation
John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me { Jesus } you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
So, Claim Your Promise…..Go Out and Have Peace Today.
No Jesus, No Peace.
Ever wonder just how We Can Have and Live in Peace when the entire world in such turmoil?
Only through Accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
Jesus Promises us a Complete Peace, a Peace that Surpasses All Understanding..
Knowing that God is still on His Throne and in Complete Control.
We Can Trust In Him to Complete His Purpose In Our Lives
Lev: 26:6
I will give peace in the land and you shall lie down, and none will make you afraid.
2 Peter 1:2
Grace and Peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord
Colossians 3: 15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Ephesians 2: 14
For He {Jesus} is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation
John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me { Jesus } you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
So, Claim Your Promise…..Go Out and Have Peace Today.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Faith And Fear
Fear Knocked On The Door. Faith Opened It. And Lo, There Was No One There.
I love this statement.
When we keep our eyes on Jesus enstead of our problems we succeed.
Notice when Peter jumped out of the boat and started walking on the water to meet Christ....He did walk on water....Because His eyes were on Christ. When he took his eyes off Christ and began to look around at his surroundings, he began to sink.
Keep Your Eyes On Christ.
I love this statement.
When we keep our eyes on Jesus enstead of our problems we succeed.
Notice when Peter jumped out of the boat and started walking on the water to meet Christ....He did walk on water....Because His eyes were on Christ. When he took his eyes off Christ and began to look around at his surroundings, he began to sink.
Keep Your Eyes On Christ.
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