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Wednesday, May 30, 2007 ( A Life of Service @ 11:11 AM ) This is no cruise ship; it's a battleship. We aren't called to a life of leisure; we are called to a life of service. Each of us has a different task. Some, concerned with those who are drowning, are snatching people from the water. Others are occupied with the enemy, so they man the cann0ns of prayer and worship. Still others devote themselves to the crew, feeding and training the crew members. Though different, we are the same. Each can tell of a personal encounter with the captain, for each has received a personal call . . . We each followed Him across the gangplank of His grace onto the same boat. There us one captain and one destination. Though the battle is fierce, the boat is safe, for our captain is God. The ship will not sink. For that, there is no concern. 0 comments Tuesday, May 29, 2007 ( More Than Meets the Eye @ 10:28 PM ) Eyes see the prowling lion. Faith sees Daniel's angel. Eyes see storms. Faith sees Noah's rainbow. Eyes see giants. Faith sees Canaan. Your eyes see your faults. Your faith sees Your Savior. Your eyes see your guilt. Your faith sees his blood. Your eyes look in the mirror and see a sinner, a failure, a promise-breaker. But by faith you look in the mirror and see a robed prodigal bearing the ring of grace on your finger and the kiss of your Father on your face. Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it - Hebrews 11:1 0 comments Monday, May 28, 2007 ( His Faithfulness @ 11:46 AM ) Each day the Lord gives us is an expression of His faithfulness and provides opportunities to live for Him. 0 comments Sunday, May 27, 2007 ( Prayers Are Precious Jewels @ 9:25 PM ) [Your] prayers are honored [in heaven] as precious jewels. Purified and empowered, the words rise in a delightful fragrance to our Lord . . . Your words do not stop until they reach the very throne of God . . . Your prayer on earth activates God's power in heaven, and "God will is done on earth as it is in heaven.". . . Your prayers move God to change the world. You may not understand the mystery of prayer. You don't need to. But this much is clear: Actions in heaven begin when someone prays on earth. 0 comments Saturday, May 26, 2007 ( Reflecting God's Glory @ 3:52 PM ) The connection between the face and worship is more than coincidental. Our face is most public part of our bodies, covered less than any other area. It is also most recognizable part of our bodies. We don't fill a school annual with photos of people's feet but rather with photos of faces. God desires to take our faces, this exposed and memorable part of our bodies, and use them to reflect His goodness. 0 comments ( Lay Down Your Cares @ 10:42 AM ) Even if you've fallen, even if you've failed, even if everyone else has rejected you, Christ will not turn away from you. He came first and foremost to those who have no hope. He goes to those no one else would go to and says, "I'll give you eternity." Only you can surrender your concerns to the Father. No one else can take those away and give them to God. Only you can cast all your anxieties on the one who cares for you. What a better way to start the day than by laying your cares at His feet? 0 comments Friday, May 25, 2007 ( God's Name in Your Heart @ 10:11 PM ) When you are confused about the future, go to your Jehovah-raah, your caring shepherd. When you are anxious about provision, talk to Jehovah-jireh, the Lord who provides. Are your challenges too great? Seek the help of Jehovah-shalom, the Lord is your peace. Is your body sick? Are your emotions weak? Jehovah-rophe, the Lord who heals you, will see you now. Do you feel like a soldier stranded behind enemy lines? Take refuge in Jehovah-nissi, the Lord my banner. God is:- the shepherd who guides, the Lord who provides, the voice who brings peace in the storm, the physician who heals the sick and the banner that guides the soldier 0 comments ( The Branch and The Vine @ 11:10 AM ) God also uses the temple to depict the intimacy he desires, "Don't you know," Paul writes, "that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you ans was given to you by God?" (1 Cor 16:19). God didn't come and go, appear and disappear. He was a permanent presence, always available. What incredibly good news for us! We are NEVER away from God! Remain in me, and I will remain in you. A branch cannot produce fruit alone but must remain in the vine. - John 15:4 0 comments Thursday, May 24, 2007 ( Living in God's Presence @ 9:03 PM ) Give God your walking thoughts. Before you face the day, face the Father. Before you step out of bed, step into His presence. Give God your waiting thoughts. Spend time with Him in silence. Give God your whispering thoughts. Imagine considering every moment as a potential time of communion with God. Give God your waning thoughts. At the end of the day. let your mind settle on Him. Conclude the day as you began it: talking to God 0 comments ( Faith Meets Grace @ 11:36 AM ) Faith is a desperate dive out of the sinking boat of human effort and a prayer that God will be there to pull us out of the water. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast" (Eph 2:8-9) The supreme force in salvation is God's grace. 0 comments Wednesday, May 23, 2007 ( Spiritual Vitamins @ 9:58 PM ) Anxious? Take Vitamin A. All things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. (Rom 8:28) Blue? Take Vitamin B. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name. (Ps 103:1) Crushed? Take Vitamin C. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. (1Pet 5:7) Depressed? Take Vitamin D. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. (James 4:8) Empty? Take Vitamin E. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His Name. (Ps 100:4) Fearful? Take Vitamin F. Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am Your God. (Isa 41:10) Greeedy? Take Vitamin G. Give, and it will given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put over your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. (Luke 6:38) Hesitant? Take Vitamin H. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns". (Isa52:7) Insecure? Take Vitamin I. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Phil 4:13) Jittery? Take Vitamin J. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Heb 3:8) Know nothing? Take Vitamin K. Know this that the Lord is God, it is He that made us and not we ourselves. (Ps 100:3) Lonely? Take Vitamin L. Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Mt 28:20) Mortgaged? Take Vitamin M. My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made pertect in weakness. (2 Cor 12:9) Nervous? Take Vitamin N. Never, no never will I leave you nor forsake you. (Heb 13:5) Overwhelmed? Take Vitamin O. Overcome evil with good. (Rom 12:21) Perplexed or puzzled? Take Vitamin P. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. (Jn 14:27) Quitted? Take Vitamin Q. Quit you like men and women, be strong. (1 Cor 16:13) Restless? Take Vitamin R. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. (Ps 37:7) Scared? Take Vitamin S. Stay with me, and do not be afraid; for the one who seeks My life seeks your life; you will be safe with me. (1 Sam 22:23) Tired? Take Vitamin T. Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. (Isa 40:31) Uncertain? Take Vitamin U. Understand that I am (the Lord). Before me no god was formed, not shall there shall be any after Me. (Isa 43:10) Vain? Take Vitamin V. Vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. (Acts 5:16) Wondering what to do? Take Vitamin W. What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindeness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Mic 6:8) eXhausted? Take Vitamin X. Exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (1 Tim 4:7) Yearning for hope? Take Vitamin Y. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff - they comfort me. (Ps 23:4) Zapped? Take Vitamin Z. Zealous for good deeds. (Titus 2:14) 0 comments ( No Matter How! @ 10:29 AM ) No matter how weak we are, God is there to give us His strength. No matter how dark the situation is, God is there to bring His light No matter how confused we are, God is there to give us His wisdom. Praise the Lord for His faithfulness. Give thanks to God for everything.No evil can damage your life in Christ. His good plans cannot be thwarted by the enemy (Isa54:17). Be tenacious and keep on in His good path. 0 comments Monday, May 21, 2007 ( God is Awesome!!! @ 7:51 PM ) We all face storms that threatens to confuse & disorient us. Those are the times to be especially careful. When you are blinded by life's disappointments, don't trust your instincts. Flying by the seat of your pants in the storms of life can lead to despair, confusion and vengeful responses that make matter worse. God wants to guide you & His Word is packed with wisdom and insights for living. His "Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Psalms 119:105). Where He leads is always right. The closer we walk with God, the clearer we see His guidance. 0 comments |