A Word for Today
Psalm 84:10 gives us an important perspective of God’s presence,
For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
When the psalmist talks about “a day in Your courts,” he is not talking about being in some building or admiring some bit of religious architecture. He is talking about enjoying the presence of God. As verse 2 of this psalm says,
My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
God is so good that just one day with Him is better than a thousand anywhere else. Just to be on the threshold, just to be on the doorstep, just to feel the slightest fringes, if you would, of the presence of God, is better than spending a thousand days anywhere else.
I think The Message Bible conveys the idea of verse 10,
One day spent in your house, this beautiful place of worship, beats thousands spent on Greek island beaches. I’d rather scrub floors in the house of my God than be honored as a guest in the palace of sin.
I encourage you today to learn to cherish the presence of God!
When the music stops our Praise and Worship has only just begun... Continue to
Praise with me, continue to Worship with me says the Most High God...
Thought of the Day-11/25/2009
Todays thought: True Thanksgiving
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. --Matthew 5:12
Are you ever like the child who at the end of the day kneels by his bedside and prays, "God, thank you for not letting Mom find the candy wrappers in my pocket. And I'm glad I was able to have all the chocolate I could eat at Johnny's house today. Oh, and I can't forget to thank you for not letting Dad miss the nails I took from his workbench. Amen…"?
This attitude can characterize us as Christians sometimes. In Matthew 5:12, the Lord challenges us to look toward our hope and reward in heaven. Instead of putting emphasis on material wealth, social status, or success, Christ tells us that genuine happiness, contentment, and prosperity begin first in the heart.
There are several ways we can say "thank you" to the Lord in a meaningful and sincere way. Thank Him for the difficulties in life that have caused you to recognize your spiritual needs, to mourn over sin, and to submit to His authority. Thank Him for the joys and sorrows that have encouraged you to hunger and thirst after righteousness, to have compassion and mercy on others, to be pure in heart and holy in your lifestyle, and to be a peacemaker. Thank Him for all the things that have helped you to develop a willingness to follow His plan for your well-being.
This is God's idea and plan for true thanksgiving.
PRAYER CHALLENGE: Pray that God would help you learn what being thankful is truly about. Ask Him to develop an attitude of gratitude in your heart 365 days a year. And pray that He would help you to realize that Thanksgiving is not just a day, but a way of life.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. --Matthew 5:12
Are you ever like the child who at the end of the day kneels by his bedside and prays, "God, thank you for not letting Mom find the candy wrappers in my pocket. And I'm glad I was able to have all the chocolate I could eat at Johnny's house today. Oh, and I can't forget to thank you for not letting Dad miss the nails I took from his workbench. Amen…"?
This attitude can characterize us as Christians sometimes. In Matthew 5:12, the Lord challenges us to look toward our hope and reward in heaven. Instead of putting emphasis on material wealth, social status, or success, Christ tells us that genuine happiness, contentment, and prosperity begin first in the heart.
There are several ways we can say "thank you" to the Lord in a meaningful and sincere way. Thank Him for the difficulties in life that have caused you to recognize your spiritual needs, to mourn over sin, and to submit to His authority. Thank Him for the joys and sorrows that have encouraged you to hunger and thirst after righteousness, to have compassion and mercy on others, to be pure in heart and holy in your lifestyle, and to be a peacemaker. Thank Him for all the things that have helped you to develop a willingness to follow His plan for your well-being.
This is God's idea and plan for true thanksgiving.
PRAYER CHALLENGE: Pray that God would help you learn what being thankful is truly about. Ask Him to develop an attitude of gratitude in your heart 365 days a year. And pray that He would help you to realize that Thanksgiving is not just a day, but a way of life.
Thought of the Day-11/24/2009
Today's word is:
Matthew 18:8-9 provides an important insight into how to deal with sin,
“If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire.”
The eye represents the thought life, where sin is conceived. The hand represents that sin actually being carried out. And the foot is where it becomes a walk, a pattern, an entrenched habit of life, a sinful lifestyle.
When Jesus says, “Cut it off,” He is speaking of ruthless self-judgment. And He didn’t stop there. He said, “Cut it off and cast it from you.” In other words, get as far away from the source of your sin as you can.
I remember one day I walked right into a spider web. As I did, I caught a glimpse of this huge orange-colored spider out of the corner of my eye. As I hit the web, I felt it get on my neck. I started doing a war dance, hitting myself and ripping my shirt off, trying to get that thing off me.
And you know what? The moment a sinful thought lands in your mind, you ought to do the same thing, go on the warpath! Start batting that thing away! Start quoting Scriptures.
Do whatever you can to keep it from sinking its teeth into your life. As Jesus said, it will be better for you if you do!
Matthew 18:8-9 provides an important insight into how to deal with sin,
“If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire.”
The eye represents the thought life, where sin is conceived. The hand represents that sin actually being carried out. And the foot is where it becomes a walk, a pattern, an entrenched habit of life, a sinful lifestyle.
When Jesus says, “Cut it off,” He is speaking of ruthless self-judgment. And He didn’t stop there. He said, “Cut it off and cast it from you.” In other words, get as far away from the source of your sin as you can.
I remember one day I walked right into a spider web. As I did, I caught a glimpse of this huge orange-colored spider out of the corner of my eye. As I hit the web, I felt it get on my neck. I started doing a war dance, hitting myself and ripping my shirt off, trying to get that thing off me.
And you know what? The moment a sinful thought lands in your mind, you ought to do the same thing, go on the warpath! Start batting that thing away! Start quoting Scriptures.
Do whatever you can to keep it from sinking its teeth into your life. As Jesus said, it will be better for you if you do!
Thought of the Day-11/23/2009
Today's thought involves respect and responsibility.
Respect is defined as:
-esteem: a feeling or attitude of admiration and deference toward somebody or something
- state of being admired: the state of being admired deferentially
- thoughtfulness: consideration or thoughtfulness
Respect is defined as:
-esteem: a feeling or attitude of admiration and deference toward somebody or something
- state of being admired: the state of being admired deferentially
- thoughtfulness: consideration or thoughtfulness
Responsibility is defined as:
- accountability: the state, fact, or position of being accountable to somebody or for something
- something to be responsible for: somebody or something for which a person or organization is responsible
- blame: the blame for something that has happened
Yesterdays Sunday School lesson was on 2Peter: 1:3-15
We talked about having a responsibility in our relationship with
our Heavenly Father. Within that responsibility
we have a duty to respect the Word, ourselves and others.
I have paired these two words together today
for one reason and one reason only.
That is to give glory to God.
We might not like the instruction manual placed before
us because of how many steps it takes to get to the
end result. Some of us disregard the instruction manual (bible)
altogether. Then there are some of us that follow it
step by step, sometimes having to repeat
some steps that aren't truly clear to us.
Then there are those of us Disciples that seek
to use the instruction manual in fellowship with
other Disciples in order to learn more clearly how to work
through the steps.
No matter what type of disciple you are from 1-3,
it is important that you know that you have a responsibility.
A responsibility in your relationship with Christ. At different
times you will need to look back at the instruction manual (bible)
to see what it says about a particular step in your journey.
Some areas of the instruction manual you know quite well
while others need to be read and re-read to get what it is
saying. An instruction manual (bible) that comes in
all languages, but is your responsibility to be in relationship
with the Heavenly Father to understand how it applies to you.
Respect:comes in when you chose
to love the person, but hate the sin. We are to pray for
one another, not judge or create an environment of hostility.
When that lost sheep came home the other day, I am sure it was quite challenging
for him or her to be in the presence of such perfect people.
We need to be killing the fatted calf in celebration of them being
in the house of the Lord again.
So Lord, regardless how I feel, which
clearly does not matter a hill of beans.
I thank you that O was at church and that K was at
church. Bless them Father for standing in the fire.
I chose to honor my responsibility I have in relationship
with you and I respect other Disciples.
Thought of the Day-11/20/2009
Todays Thought: How to bear another's burden
Please open your Bible and read Galatians 6:2-5.
Our quiet presence during someone else’s time of pain says much more than any words of advice. A grieving widow, for example, doesn’t need to hear our own tale of loss; she needs an arm around her shoulder so she realizes she is not alone.
Think about the times we bring our burdens to the Lord in prayer. Simply experiencing His presence lifts the weight off our own shoulders. God’s response to our pain is a clear demonstration of how important it is to make ourselves available and listen to our neighbors. No matter how inadequate we might feel, we all can share a burden by spending time with a friend who is enduring hardship.
The Holy Spirit will show us the right moment to speak, if words are necessary. That is our opportunity to share how God worked in our life during a painful period. When we give the Holy Spirit total control, He etches feelings deeply into our emotional system so we can genuinely minister to others. Hurting people grab onto kindred stories as if to a lifeline – it gives them hope to reason that since God shepherded one person through a valley of darkness, He will surely be faithful to shepherd another.
Our Spirit – developed compassion may require us to give our burdened neighbor other types of help – even material aid. It’s easy to pray for a friend or share our story with a church member, but we cannot limit ourselves to those things. If we are willing to be used by the Father, we must be open to His leading about how to offer assistance.
Question: Do you know someone that is carrying a heavy burden? How could you help, support, and encourage this person with God’s love?
Please open your Bible and read Galatians 6:2-5.
Our quiet presence during someone else’s time of pain says much more than any words of advice. A grieving widow, for example, doesn’t need to hear our own tale of loss; she needs an arm around her shoulder so she realizes she is not alone.
Think about the times we bring our burdens to the Lord in prayer. Simply experiencing His presence lifts the weight off our own shoulders. God’s response to our pain is a clear demonstration of how important it is to make ourselves available and listen to our neighbors. No matter how inadequate we might feel, we all can share a burden by spending time with a friend who is enduring hardship.
The Holy Spirit will show us the right moment to speak, if words are necessary. That is our opportunity to share how God worked in our life during a painful period. When we give the Holy Spirit total control, He etches feelings deeply into our emotional system so we can genuinely minister to others. Hurting people grab onto kindred stories as if to a lifeline – it gives them hope to reason that since God shepherded one person through a valley of darkness, He will surely be faithful to shepherd another.
Our Spirit – developed compassion may require us to give our burdened neighbor other types of help – even material aid. It’s easy to pray for a friend or share our story with a church member, but we cannot limit ourselves to those things. If we are willing to be used by the Father, we must be open to His leading about how to offer assistance.
Question: Do you know someone that is carrying a heavy burden? How could you help, support, and encourage this person with God’s love?
Thought of the Day-11/19/2009
Today's Word is:
Praise
1. expression of admiration: words that express approval or admiration, e.g. for somebody's achievements or for something's good qualities.
2. worship: worship and thanks to God
Praise
1. expression of admiration: words that express approval or admiration, e.g. for somebody's achievements or for something's good qualities.
2. worship: worship and thanks to God
I give today an expression of admiration,
of worship, Praise unto the Father. I thank God
whether I am up or whether I am down.
I got up this morning not feeling well at all,
my right ear is still not well and I am
a little down about it all.
At this point I feel like going to my church
and laying on the altar until my
breakthrough comes.
I am afraid, but knowing that if I trust in
the Lord, I need not fear. I know that
the Lord is my Shepherd and I shall not
be in want.
I will Praise my Father whether my hearing
in my right ear restores or whether it is gone forever.
Praise is what I do....
How many times has the devil tried to physically destroy
my body and has failed. Devil you are a lie, My
Father is my healer, He sustains me, my protector...
Until I have the last breath in me,
I WILL PRAISE THE LORD!
Thought of the Day-11/18/2009
Today's Word is
Obedience
1. act of obeying: the act or practice of following instructions,
1. act of obeying: the act or practice of following instructions,
complying with rules or regulations, or submitting to somebody's authority
2. church's rule: the religious authority exercised by a church,
2. church's rule: the religious authority exercised by a church,
a priest, or another member of the clergy, or the people who are under this authority
Imagine the peace and solitude found in following in obedience the
rules and regulations set forth by the Word of God.
Imagine the peace and solitude I have today, just by
letting go of Self, my selfishness of trying to hold onto
an emotion that in no way benefitted,
nor brought happiness to anyone other than the devil.
I am very thankful and grateful that I have such a
spiritual awareness that I can't remain
out of the will of God for very long.
I am amazed how receptive I am with the Word,
instructions that by the time I had completed
the Part 2 of choices, which was moments
after Part 1, that I was able to find peace
by the time I laid my head to rest.
Submitting to God's authority
is my only way to live, to thrive
against the devices of this world.
Obedience is better then sacrifice!
If I am living and walking according to his word,
then I am in line with Obedience.
If I am needing to make a sacrifice of some sort, what
did I do that I am needing to be cleansed of, when I was
not walking in Obedience.
I share again with you my favorite scripture of the month
Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9 (King James Version)
9)Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Thought of the Day-Part 2 11/17/2009
Part 2 of Choices...
Psalm 32:8-9 (King James Version)
8) I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9) Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
Psalm 32:8-9 (King James Version)
8) I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9) Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
I am very fortunate that I hear from the Lord and communicate
with my Father quite frequently. I am able to communicate
in a manner which allows my spirit to be corrected
and re-directed in the right direction.
I am fortunate enough to share my hopes, dreams,
pitfalls and rough moments on this blog.
I am an example of what to do and
what not to do. With no concerns with how
people view me.
I have chosen to live my life as an example.
I have chosen to live my Life for Christ.
I have chosen...
I am thankful/grateful for his spirit that
dwells in me. A spirit that corrects, directs
and encourages me not to stay in the condition in which
I choose to be.
It is all about choice... There is sometimes, most
times life and death decision made in a choice.
I chose life, life in Christ, life of Christ, life for Christ...
I am not a stubborn mule, nor horse that has no understanding...
I know better,,, I choose better...
I choose to shake off the dust of stubbornness,
of anger and frustration...
I am thankful/grateful I have a job, that my
boss could look to me to fill in the gaps yesterday.
Some are on the streets in the rain searching, looking for a
job, wanting to have a boss to be mad at... A Co-worker
to be in disagreement with.
I rebuke myself, the complaining spirit, the anger, the bitterness,
the frustration, the frown on my face, the evil spirit.
In the name of Jesus I speak love, peace, joy,
happiness, thankfulness, gratitude...
Thank you Lord... Thank you for purging the unclean things
from my spirit this day... Hallelujah
Thought of the Day-11/17/2009
Today's Word is:
Choice
1. act of choosing something or somebody: a decision to choose one thing, person, or course of action in preference to others
Think very carefully before you make a choice.
2. power to choose: the chance or ability to choose between different things
They gave us no choice.
3. selection of things: a variety of things, people, or possibilities from which to choose
a wide choice of styles and colors
Choice
1. act of choosing something or somebody: a decision to choose one thing, person, or course of action in preference to others
Think very carefully before you make a choice.
2. power to choose: the chance or ability to choose between different things
They gave us no choice.
3. selection of things: a variety of things, people, or possibilities from which to choose
a wide choice of styles and colors
Choice... God has given us a choice, free will
in every decision that we make. Sometimes,
many times I wish that humans did not have free will.
I wish that Eve would have not strayed for the
wonderful life she had and that Adam would not
have gone along with her.
I wish I lived on Little House on the Prairie,
things were so much simpler then. Sure they had their
issues, but I would like the simplicity of it all.
I have chosen this day to hold an attitude,
one that I picked up yesterday when I was here.
I want to hold on to my anger and frustration,
I own it and it is mine and no one can have it.
Now we all see the issue with choosing to hold on to
this stubbornness.
Psalm 32:8-9 (King James Version)
8) I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9) Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
I have allowed circumstances and my surroundings to influence my attitude. Not the
mind of Christ at all. Stuck up under a cloud of darkness by choice.
Will Grace and Mercy abound though I choose to continue
on in this sin, in this demeanor? Yes, it will abound, but
I will not continue in this manner. I know better, and I
am called to do better.
This post will be a 2-Part as I am currently
working through....
Thought of the Day-11/16/2009
Today's Word is:
Grateful
1. warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful:
1. warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful:
Grateful is a song we sing at church. A song that uses the word grateful over, and over and over, with the levels of gratefulness increasing. In this season of gratefulness and of giving thanks, how can one not consider all the trauma in the media.
Locally a deer hunter was shot on accident by a close friend, children go missing each and every day, Parents leave the country with their children while leaving the other parent void for those children. A woman attacked by an animal is now missing a face and limbs.
I am unhappy about the weather in Missouri, but have lived here for 37 years. I struggle to get out of bed in the morning, because morning is not my favorite time. I stress over having functions at our house, because people don't have the same boundaries as My husband and myself.
Everything that comes to mind that I can mention are insignificant, or things that if I wanted too I have the power to change. The tragedies in the media affect how I feel about the world around me, I am grateful and will be thankful.
Thankful and grateful that I have eyes to see. Thankful and grateful that I woke up this morning. Thankful and grateful that my days are not consumed with self.
It is my desire to be more like Christ. To look around and see opportunities to serve and not be served. Though I am not 100% of what I can be, I am grateful about who I am.
Thought of the Day-11/13/2009
Todays thought involves the word:
Superstition
An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome. A belief, practice, or rite irrationally.
An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome. A belief, practice, or rite irrationally.
How many people are running around town today, or
not running around town today because it is
Friday the 13th. There are various irrational
beliefs that my family holds, crossing the path
of a black cat, friday the 13th fears and
its a full moon drama. None might I mention
do I believe in one bit!
Some people believe strongly in their superstitions.
An irrational belief that holds no areas of truth to it.
Think how much peace one would have if they were
to invest so much of that energy into being
in right relationship with God.
If we continue to look to worldly pleasures to
satisfy, we will continue to participate in
worldly pain.
Instead of believing in irrational things,
trust God for what he has promised you.
If we continue to look to worldly pleasures to
satisfy, we will continue to participate in
worldly pain..
Thought of the Day-11/12/2009
Today's Word involves
Facing life's Giants
Days ago I shared with you some of God's promises.
My favorite that day was Joshua 1:9, a promise,
a stone that I was able to use to
kill, destroy, and remove an emotional Giant.
If you did not look at those promises, I encourage you
to look back to that day on my blog.
Anyway, back to today's Word.
Facing the Giants. As an oldest child in my family
I have received various responsibilities. Chastising
my siblings being one, Hero/Savior of the family
being another trait. As the oldest you/I
feel a sense of responsibility to inform and
correct my sibling as well as my parent
when I feel they are not living up to my expectations,
to the standards I know they are capable of reaching.
Standards and traditions that have held us as a family
generation after generation.
Sometimes this is done in a complete manner
of love that takes a moment or two for
the family member to accept. How many times
has my mother told me that I am not grown. Now I am 37,
still hearing that same line. How many times have I heard
lately I am the momma. True, she is the mom
but as the oldest child, I am in charge.
We have to speak the hard truth to those we love.
How they react either brings us closer or
separates us. Giants seek to overtake,
overpower, destroy those smaller then them.
Emotional Giants, Physical Giants, Spiritual Giants,
Work Giants,,, etc... It does not matter the type of
Giant you are facing.
The solution to dealing with the Giants is all the same.
Promises from God, telling your Giants How BIG GOD IS!
Speak to your Giants, don't hide, don't retreat.
Keep your eyes on Jesus and not the water Peter,
not the water Angela, not the water ________
(insert your name).
My mother is still my mother, the one who gave me life.
I am still her daughter though we disagree, though I get
frustrated. Likewise with my siblings...
The important piece is that love abounds, love abides,
love builds a bridge.
A phone call can create a Giant.
A phone call can create peace too!
Thought of the Day-11/11/2009
Todays thought is about
No Limits Living
Just think our Father knows everything. He has a book,
with my name on it, everything is written down,
planned out from beginning to end.
How many times have I gotten off track from what God intended
and he has had to make a revision to the plan. He has had to
add a lesson here and there, to correct
the wrong turn I took.
Just think our Father created everything that we see,
touch, hear and smell. It was His design that
made everything and everyone what they are today,
whether they acknowledge Him or not.
Our Father has no limits.
So lets talk about no limits living.
No limits living involves saying like "Obama"
Yes I can, or Yes We Can...
Yes you can be more and do more
than you can possibly imagine.
God has provided, given a provision for a world
of opportunities. In todays world a black child
can see someone that looks like them in
almost every area of life.
From the homeless person to the President of the United States.
There are no limits...
The plan is already laid out, the schedule intervals
where you will take time to learn the next skill to get you to
that next level is already set.
The only catch is......
You have free will, you have a choice
So Chose this day who you will serve
GOD or man...?
Self or God ?
One choice, one decision moves you from homelessness,
helplessness, to a world of possibilities.
Thought of the Day-11/10/2009
James 1:5 (New International Version)
5)If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
5)If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
My Auntie Angela, sent me an email today. An email that
reminded me of whose I am, whose my brother is,
whose Kel, Mecci, Taylor, Age, Laianna is.
We as adults have trouble relating to the level of
rebellion and strife that we confront in todays youth.
God has provided us a scripture appropriate
for the struggle we face.
1 Corinthians 3:6-8 (New Living Translation)
6) I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. 7) It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. 8) The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.
We as disciples are to plant the seeds, supply them with the tools,
the information. But it is God's hand, god's spirit that does all the rest.
If we train up these children in the ways of the Lord,
when they are old they will not depart.
This is what my auntie reminded me of, we train, we plant,
God gives the Increase as he sees fit.
Thought of the Day-11/9/2009
The Word for today is
Identity
- what identifies somebody or something: the name or essential character that identifies somebody or something
- essential self: the set of characteristics that somebody recognizes as belonging uniquely to himself or herself
- sameness: the fact or condition of being the same or exactly alike
Identity
- what identifies somebody or something: the name or essential character that identifies somebody or something
- essential self: the set of characteristics that somebody recognizes as belonging uniquely to himself or herself
- sameness: the fact or condition of being the same or exactly alike
When your friends and family see you what is it that they see?
When my friends and family see me, they sometimes see
more than they want too. Sometimes they she
Angela, my angel as First Lady qualifies me. Sometimes
they see the strict sister of Andre' and Marquita that hold them
to a higher standard. Sometimes they see me as the overbearing Wife of Aaron.
Sometimes it is as Nana, strict, but lots of fun.
Sometimes it is as a Friend, faithful and loyal.
Sometimes they see me as a leader,
one who Feeds the hungry and tries to minister to
the broken hearted. One who visits and prays for the sick.
But are any of those characteristics unique to just me. I think not.
There are others who bare similar traits. So what is it that
sets me apart from the average Joe.
My identity is etched in Christ. What makes me unique
is that it is as natural as the air I breathe. I cannot, do not
exist without my Father, He is all I know.
What makes me unique is my walk, my talk,
my testimony, my mannerisms. In all the world
there is no one that is like me.
Where does your identity lie? Are you using it for the
uplifting of the kingdom? Or are you just
self seeking, self fulfilling?
Thought of the Day-11/6/2009
Todays thought is about Surrender. We thank Minister Jacqua Williams for sharing her reflection with us today. I apologize I have not had time today to committ to a reflection with being out yesterday afternoon I have been swamped with extra responsibilities. But it is always a blessing to receive a Word, tresures of Life from another Sister in Christ. So below are the words Jacqua has shared with us today. Thank you for your willingness to minister the Word.!
As I watch the leaves turn gold, red, purple I am reminded that all things have to surrender in order to be made new again. God created the seasons to surrender to each other so the earth can renew itself in what we call spring.
I can say that I am definitely in the fall/surrender season of my life. I have had to let go of a lot of leaves. Some leaves are called selfishness. Some are called pride. Some are called arrogance. These leaves have to go to give way to the winter/frozen season as I lay dormant and wait for a new spring/awakening season. The question is what do I do in that winter portion of life? I build a relationship and a relatingship with my heavenly Father. That's called fellowship. We meet at the same time everyday just to chill with each other. We laugh, we cry, we hope, we hang on with diligence waiting for the word to Spring forth and awaken us to newness of life. He abides with me and I abide IN Him, quietly listening and learning. I pray for you that this surrender time will be fruitful and cause you to multiply/increase/enlarge all the territories of your life.
As I watch the leaves turn gold, red, purple I am reminded that all things have to surrender in order to be made new again. God created the seasons to surrender to each other so the earth can renew itself in what we call spring.
I can say that I am definitely in the fall/surrender season of my life. I have had to let go of a lot of leaves. Some leaves are called selfishness. Some are called pride. Some are called arrogance. These leaves have to go to give way to the winter/frozen season as I lay dormant and wait for a new spring/awakening season. The question is what do I do in that winter portion of life? I build a relationship and a relatingship with my heavenly Father. That's called fellowship. We meet at the same time everyday just to chill with each other. We laugh, we cry, we hope, we hang on with diligence waiting for the word to Spring forth and awaken us to newness of life. He abides with me and I abide IN Him, quietly listening and learning. I pray for you that this surrender time will be fruitful and cause you to multiply/increase/enlarge all the territories of your life.
Thought of the Day-11/5/2009
Todays word is
Stand:
a. To remain stable, upright, or intact: The old school still stands.
b. To remain valid, effective, or unaltered: The agreement stands.
c. To be or show a specified figure or amount: The balance stands at $500.
d. To measure a specified height when in an upright position: stands six feet tall.
e. To take up or maintain a specified position, altitude, or course: He stands on his earlier offer. We will stand firm.
b. To remain valid, effective, or unaltered: The agreement stands.
c. To be or show a specified figure or amount: The balance stands at $500.
d. To measure a specified height when in an upright position: stands six feet tall.
e. To take up or maintain a specified position, altitude, or course: He stands on his earlier offer. We will stand firm.
I must confess right now, that todays word is for me.
I pray that something in it will touch you also, but I
know that it has changed me and it has only just begun.
Here are some of the promises the Bible tells us are for those who put their trust in God :
Christ accepts us : Revelation 3:20; John 6:37
God gives eternal life : John 5:24; John 10:28
God forgives us : 1 John 1:7-9; Isaiah 1:18
God is faithful to us : Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 41:10
God comforts us : Psalm 23
Christ is always with us : Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5,6
God protects us from harm : Psalm 91; Psalm 121
God gives us courage : Hebrews 13:5,6; Ephesians 6:10-18
God gives us wisdom : James 1:5
God gives us the strength to refuse temptation : 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; James 1:12-16
God answers prayer : John 15:7
God gives peace of mind : Philippians 4:6,7
God guides us : Psalm 32:8,9
Here are some of the promises the Bible tells us are for those who put their trust in God :
Christ accepts us : Revelation 3:20; John 6:37
God gives eternal life : John 5:24; John 10:28
God forgives us : 1 John 1:7-9; Isaiah 1:18
God is faithful to us : Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 41:10
God comforts us : Psalm 23
Christ is always with us : Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5,6
God protects us from harm : Psalm 91; Psalm 121
God gives us courage : Hebrews 13:5,6; Ephesians 6:10-18
God gives us wisdom : James 1:5
God gives us the strength to refuse temptation : 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; James 1:12-16
God answers prayer : John 15:7
God gives peace of mind : Philippians 4:6,7
God guides us : Psalm 32:8,9
God relieves us from suffering : 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
God gives us rest : Matthew 11:28,29
Today we will look at and I will stand on Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9 (New International Version)
9) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
I can have peace, I can have rest. I can lay this feeling (temporary) down at the feet of the cross and trust God for all. If I were to stay in my temporary emotions, I would fall into an abyss.
I choose today to look past my nose, to look past my here and now emotion.
I am very thankful and grateful for the Word. For my Father has spoken to my heart today. I have used his Word to chase away the Giants of discouragement, fear and distress. For my Father says, "have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go"
Praise Ye the Lord
Thought of the Day-11/3/2009
Today's Word is Flexible:
1. able to bend without breaking: able to bend or be bent repeatedly without damage or injury
2. able to adapt to new situation: able to change or be changed according to circumstances
3. subject to influence: able to be persuaded or influenced
1. able to bend without breaking: able to bend or be bent repeatedly without damage or injury
2. able to adapt to new situation: able to change or be changed according to circumstances
3. subject to influence: able to be persuaded or influenced
Yesterday at the office we had a major crisis. We have recently changed to
an alternate shipping method which we will call fail mail. Anyway, all of our military
shipments going via fail mail had to be re-placed with priority mail. This was
a costly experience as a company, along with it being rather tedious
that my department teamed together to get those orders reshipped.
We as a team had to be flexible in getting our work completed and
being able to assist another co-worker re-place over 300+ orders,
within 4 hours time, in the meantime still providing
customer service to those that called. Many of us made the
transition rather quickly to accept the task at hand,
then there were those of us, who shall remain nameless, "me"
who wanted it to just go away. I was having a perfectly excellent,
non-busy day before the crisis appeared.
I was oh so overjoyed with the weather, more particularly
that the sun was shinning. Then there was a wrinkle
thrown in my plan, my plan not to do anything other than
my usual responsibilities. Interesting!
How so is it with the responsibilities I am given in the Word of God.
Do I listen, am I subject to influence, am I able to bend
without being broken.
I almost failed my test yesterday. If I am quite honest, I did
what I wanted to do, so yesterday was somewhat of a failed test.
The only reason it is not a total failure is that because of my acknowledgement
that my thinking was faulty yesterday.
Yesterday was a minor test and I was not successful.
Living a life of Christ is a major test, I must be successful,
it requires that I am able to bend without breaking.
That when adversity comes, I don't fall into an abyss,
but I hold my head high and press toward the mark, my
higher calling. That I dig in, take a deep breath
and am able to adapt to the circumstances.
Are you flexible for Jesus?
Thought of the Day-11/2/2009
The word for the day is:
Philippians 4:13
For I can do everything through Christ
who gives me strength.
Happy Monday and thank God for the
Son-Shine.
Did you know that if you wear Jesus, you can
do anything through Christ?
I brought Jesus to work with me this morning and I
am feeling encouraged and inspired.
I have found that in my focus, if I focus
on Jesus that all things look better.
We all live in a day and age where we will have some
Mis-takes in life. We say something we did not mean
to a friend, co-worker, family member. We
take a left turn, when we knew we were to go to the right.
Mis-takes happen, it is understandable, but
premeditated sin is just wrong.
If at any moment you have plotted, decided to
do something you clearly know is wrong, that is
premeditated sin, no matter how small it is.
That premeditation just breeds more sin..
So when that little voice stirs you wrong remember
Phil 4:13
"For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength"
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