Psalm 8 gives us such wonderful imagery of God's wonderful creation. We move so fast don't we? We have obligations, places to be, things to do and yet we forget the wonderful creation that we exist in?
Yes, the latest snow storms have been challenging haven't they? We no longer enjoy prancing around in the snow, sledding, throwing snowballs and making snow angels. Instead, we make silent prayers that the weather would improve, that it will not snow too much or too hard. We leave the house, that is if we leave the house, and are wary that we may fall, be too cold or God forbid, pray we don't fall.
But if you are ever up in the middle of the night, during a snow storm, take a moment and just stare at the snow falling against the night sky and try to remember that all that God created is so good, and so beautiful!
And God's name is excellent in all the earth!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
It's Not Just About You
"Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." Phil. 2:4
It's easy to become isolated in the world we live in today. We are affirmed to live out our own individuality to the point where so many of us are lonely individuals exerting their individuality! We are driven, we are unique, we are all that, or so we think, but we are more times than not, all alone.
There is nothing wrong with our individuality, but how can we celebrate who we are and whom God so creatively created without others whom which to do it?
It's not just about you, it's about the you and I that makes "we" or "us"! The Bible says two are better than one! Don't always sit at home alone, connect with your old friends. Or better yet, step outside of your comfort zone and connect with someone new with similar interests!
Life is so short to live it cooped up with just you...
Blessings!
It's easy to become isolated in the world we live in today. We are affirmed to live out our own individuality to the point where so many of us are lonely individuals exerting their individuality! We are driven, we are unique, we are all that, or so we think, but we are more times than not, all alone.
There is nothing wrong with our individuality, but how can we celebrate who we are and whom God so creatively created without others whom which to do it?
It's not just about you, it's about the you and I that makes "we" or "us"! The Bible says two are better than one! Don't always sit at home alone, connect with your old friends. Or better yet, step outside of your comfort zone and connect with someone new with similar interests!
Life is so short to live it cooped up with just you...
Blessings!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Real Friends
"We have not stopped praying for you since the first day we heard about you. In fact, we always pray that God will show you everything He wants you to do and that you may have all the wisdom and understanding that His Spirit gives." Col. 1:9-10
Friends, we all say we have them, but do we truly care for them? Yes, we care in the midst of our fellowshipping; laughing and together times. But what about when they are not in your presence?
Do you have an unsaved friend, one you know in your heart of hearts doesn't know Jesus and is going to burn in hell unless he/she accepts Christ? If you do, then you should be sharing the Gospel and praying for that friend's salvation!
It's easy in good times to be a friend, but if we are real friends to one another, we are caring below the surface. We remember that we all have souls and one day we all are going to die. If you are sure that you'll be going to heaven, wouldn't you want the same for your "friend?"
Blessings!
Friends, we all say we have them, but do we truly care for them? Yes, we care in the midst of our fellowshipping; laughing and together times. But what about when they are not in your presence?
Do you have an unsaved friend, one you know in your heart of hearts doesn't know Jesus and is going to burn in hell unless he/she accepts Christ? If you do, then you should be sharing the Gospel and praying for that friend's salvation!
It's easy in good times to be a friend, but if we are real friends to one another, we are caring below the surface. We remember that we all have souls and one day we all are going to die. If you are sure that you'll be going to heaven, wouldn't you want the same for your "friend?"
Blessings!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
No Matter What!
"We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body." 2 Cor. 4:8-10
This scripture rings so true to everyday life. I mean we know life is not gloom and doom everyday; we have bright spots and wonderful moments between all the monotony. But no matter what, despite our troubles, distress, and life's unfairness, we are carried thru because of Christ!
Don't know what I'm talking about? Maybe you just don't know Jesus! It is because of Jesus, and the fact that He died for my sins, that I have hope for the future, even on my worst days!
Want to know what I'm talking about; that's easy-Jesus is waiting on you! Say a prayer, tell God you know you are a sinner, and that you are sorry! Ask God thru Jesus to help you and accept His help!
No matter what our daily or minute by minute circumstances, the Jesus in you can bring you through!
This scripture rings so true to everyday life. I mean we know life is not gloom and doom everyday; we have bright spots and wonderful moments between all the monotony. But no matter what, despite our troubles, distress, and life's unfairness, we are carried thru because of Christ!
Don't know what I'm talking about? Maybe you just don't know Jesus! It is because of Jesus, and the fact that He died for my sins, that I have hope for the future, even on my worst days!
Want to know what I'm talking about; that's easy-Jesus is waiting on you! Say a prayer, tell God you know you are a sinner, and that you are sorry! Ask God thru Jesus to help you and accept His help!
No matter what our daily or minute by minute circumstances, the Jesus in you can bring you through!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Getting New Bones!
"This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life...I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord has spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord." Ezekiel 37:5 & 14.
How's your bones?
Are you feeling stiff, brittle or a little worn? Is the new year starting to look a lot like last year but with a different date? Looking to hydrate your life? God in the book of Ezekiel chapter 37, prophesied through the prophet Ezekiel that He alone can literally provide new life where the old one use to be! Do you believe it?
It may be high time to start changing thoughts and belief systems. I love traditions, but I have been learning to shake up some traditions, add a little flavor, and make something new and improved out of the old.
Have you yet "stepped out of the box" this year? A new hairstyle, self care, new reading material, or even cultivating new relationships?
Dear friends, with God anything and everthing is possible, if things are a little dry in your life, I bet a little Jesus can help!
Blessings!!
How's your bones?
Are you feeling stiff, brittle or a little worn? Is the new year starting to look a lot like last year but with a different date? Looking to hydrate your life? God in the book of Ezekiel chapter 37, prophesied through the prophet Ezekiel that He alone can literally provide new life where the old one use to be! Do you believe it?
It may be high time to start changing thoughts and belief systems. I love traditions, but I have been learning to shake up some traditions, add a little flavor, and make something new and improved out of the old.
Have you yet "stepped out of the box" this year? A new hairstyle, self care, new reading material, or even cultivating new relationships?
Dear friends, with God anything and everthing is possible, if things are a little dry in your life, I bet a little Jesus can help!
Blessings!!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
My Reflection
"Who is that girl (or guy) I see, staring straight back at me? Why is my reflection someone I don't know? Somehow I cannot hide who I am, though I tried. When will my reflection show who I am inside?" lyrics: David Zippel from the movie "Mulan"
It is the end of another work day for me and as I was able to take that "sigh" after another long day hard at work, I stopped in front of the mirror and took more than just a cursory look. Now as I searched my big brown eyes I saw more than I've seen on any other day before in my life and what I saw though between me and God alone caused me to question on this day and in this hour, who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me??
The year 2010 is not even two months old yet, and for myself so much has changed! The me I was at 11:59pm on December 31st is so different from the me at this moment and even my whole life circumstance is different; my perspectives and yet even my goals, dreams and hopes all changed, in a way!
Who is it that you-you see today? Good or bad, the guy, the girl you greet every morning in the mirror is staring at you for guidance and direction. Are you awake, equipped or even ready to take the lead in your own life? What's the next step? Where do you go from here? What has God said to you about it?
We won't always have tomorrows, so while you have todays, check in on who you are and where you are going.
Blessings!
It is the end of another work day for me and as I was able to take that "sigh" after another long day hard at work, I stopped in front of the mirror and took more than just a cursory look. Now as I searched my big brown eyes I saw more than I've seen on any other day before in my life and what I saw though between me and God alone caused me to question on this day and in this hour, who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me??
The year 2010 is not even two months old yet, and for myself so much has changed! The me I was at 11:59pm on December 31st is so different from the me at this moment and even my whole life circumstance is different; my perspectives and yet even my goals, dreams and hopes all changed, in a way!
Who is it that you-you see today? Good or bad, the guy, the girl you greet every morning in the mirror is staring at you for guidance and direction. Are you awake, equipped or even ready to take the lead in your own life? What's the next step? Where do you go from here? What has God said to you about it?
We won't always have tomorrows, so while you have todays, check in on who you are and where you are going.
Blessings!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tell Him What You Want
"In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." Phillipians 4:6
If you need something out of your reach, why not ask God about it? It's so easy to get wrapped up in our own strength and abilities! You have to have strength, skills, and abilities to make it in this world; we either sink or swim.
But not so for those who know God, we have access to the ultimate power that this world has ever known! We can ask God for what we want and we will get an answer! Don't underestimate the power of God thru prayers, our requests and thanks to the one who makes all things possible--YOU CAN HAVE WHAT YOU WANT!
Just tell God what you want!
If you need something out of your reach, why not ask God about it? It's so easy to get wrapped up in our own strength and abilities! You have to have strength, skills, and abilities to make it in this world; we either sink or swim.
But not so for those who know God, we have access to the ultimate power that this world has ever known! We can ask God for what we want and we will get an answer! Don't underestimate the power of God thru prayers, our requests and thanks to the one who makes all things possible--YOU CAN HAVE WHAT YOU WANT!
Just tell God what you want!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Serenity
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Serenity Prayer
Are you truly ready for whatever life throws at you? All at once life can deal you a hand that you never anticipated and not sure of how to play?
Life is just like this and there are so many things that come up in life that we have some control over and we should handle these situations as we feel led to do. However, some things God allows that we go through that are totally outside of the realm of our control!
When this happens, we must discern that indeed we do not have any control, and decide to give it up to God and allow His Providential Care reign over the situation! When you've done all you can, give it up and give it to God!
Are you truly ready for whatever life throws at you? All at once life can deal you a hand that you never anticipated and not sure of how to play?
Life is just like this and there are so many things that come up in life that we have some control over and we should handle these situations as we feel led to do. However, some things God allows that we go through that are totally outside of the realm of our control!
When this happens, we must discern that indeed we do not have any control, and decide to give it up to God and allow His Providential Care reign over the situation! When you've done all you can, give it up and give it to God!
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