The Lord Shall Fight for You

 

The Lord Shall Fight for You

Exodus 14:14

“The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” How many times have we prayed to God to fix a problem for us, just to take it back and try to solve the problem our self. It’s easy to give it to the Lord, but it’s hard to not to try to hold on to a little bit of the problem. God promises to fight our fight for us. He in return expects us to be quiet and let Him handle it the way He sees fit. I truly believe that God always has our best interest at heart and especially for those of our loved ones. God is all-knowing, He sees how the problem started, why it happened and already knows the ending. We needn’t worry about how things are going to turn out when we hand over our problems to God. He promises that all things turn out to the good for those who love the Lord. God is faithful and is merciful and His truth is everlasting. We must trust God to guide our way and that of our children and grandchildren to truth and understanding and in the end to everlasting life. God not only fights for us, but His fight is endless.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Nehemiah Prayed

 

Nehemiah Prayed

Nehemiah 1:5

“I pray, Lord God of heaven; O great and awesome God, you who keep Your covenant and mercy with those who love you.” Nehemiah 1:5.

Nehemiah had the right attitude. He prayed to God from the bottom of his heart. He knew God would listen and he knew God would answer his prayers. He knew God was powerful and was full of mercy and grace. He knew how to pray. We must never allow the word of God to leave us. We must know His promises as in Joshua 1:8 “For then you will make your way prosperous, then you will have good success.” Nehemiah prayed for the people and asked for them to be forgiven. He prayed for their broken-down ways in Jerusalem and God answered his prayers and made him prosperous. Prayer is our source of happiness. It relieves anxiety and brings peace. We are never alone when God is in our hearts and minds daily. Pray, my brothers and sisters. Pray without ceasing.

“…And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own. And the joy we share as I tarry there, none other has ever known.”

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Abusing the Gift God Gave You

 

Abusing the Gift God Gave You

Joshua 16:3 “And Samson lay low till midnight, then he arose at midnight, took hold of the doors of the gate of the city and took the two gate posts, pulled them up, bar and all, put them on his shoulders, and carried them to the top of the hill that faces Hebron. These gates were high and were covered with steel plates to keep them from being burned down. Then the gate had a steel bar across the top and the side posts had to have been buried really deep. The gates alone probably weighed a ton, the size of a truck. While looking at the maps in our Bibles, we surmise that Samson carried this gate nearly 30 miles to the top of the hill. This strength that God blessed him with was held in his hair. If you don't remember the story of how his hair was cut and his strength lost, then please read Judges 16. So why did Samson do this? Samson may have known that there were men lying in wait for him until morning. Maybe he did this out of revenge or maybe he was just plain mischievous. God gave Samson this strength to get rid of the philistines. He was a good man in the eyes of God, but did Samson use his gift the way God intended? In verse 2 of this chapter, it says Samson went into a prostitute and stayed there until midnight. Then when he left, he did not leave quietly but probably woke the whole city with the lifting of this heavy gate and carrying it up the hill. Is this is what God intended Samson to use his gift of strength for? Which brings me to us, is there a gift that God has given us that we are using that is not based on God's intentions? So ,what might our gifts be? Do we have the gift to teach? If so, are we teaching God's word or everything but? Do we have the gift of compassion and is it limited to family and friends only or are we reaching out to others we barely know and care about? Do we have the gift of giving? Do we give to those who we think deserve it, or are we giving to those whom God has put on a heart to give to whether they deserve it or not? Maybe we have the gift of prayer. There are many prayer warriors in our world, and we are blessed to have them, but as a prayer warrior, do we pray only for those we encounter and maybe only once, or do we pray for those struggling and suffering outside our reach, daily. My prayer is that we all have the gift of love, and we use it the same as God's love for us. Love covers many gifts, and we cannot go wrong if we love others as God loves us.

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We are children of God

 

We are Children of God

Romans 8:16 “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Have you considered that not all people are children of God? Yes, people are God’s creation, but not all people are God’s children. Romans 8:14 “For as many are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” So, then we believe that not all people are led by the Spirit of God. “For if we live by the flesh, we shall die in the flesh.” “But if through the Spirit and do the deeds of the body, we live.” So how is it we live by the flesh and cannot live by the Spirit and by the flesh. Whether we live for God and do as He leads us to do, or we live by the flesh and do what earthly desires lead us to do. Our earthly desires come from our own selfish wants and needs put there by satan himself. So, if we live by the flesh, then we follow satan. Then we are children of satan. We cannot serve both satan and God as our father so we choose this day as to whom we follow. Do we go about coveting our neighbor, lusting after the opposite sex, gossip, cheat, lie and do all the things that will make satan smile or do we live in peace, patience and understanding of our Lord, do we rejoice in truth? The fruits of the spirit are love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control, against such there is no law. Therefore, we want to live by the Spirit and as children of God. The most beautiful saying in the Bible is “Jesus Love Me.” If we have a relationship with Jesus, then we have a relationship with God and there is no open door for satan.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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God's Grace

 

God’s Grace

Titus 2:11 “For the grace of God that bring salvation has appeared to all men” the prodigal son took his inheritance from his dad and squandered it on women and drink, then he had to wallow with the pigs. Was he deserving of a feast when he arrived home? That’s God’s grace. The wife of Hosea tired of her husband over and over, prostituted herself and yet Hosea took her back every time. Was she deserving? No, that’s God’s grace. The thief on the cross didn’t deserve God’s grace, but he received it. None of us deserve God’s grace but we receive it repeatedly. Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” When we are ready to receive it, God gives it. Unfortunately, not all are ready to receive it. There are some holding on to their sins thinking that they can continue for now and repent later. (God always forgives). That is what is called grace abuse. The problem is full hands cannot receive gifts. Forgiveness needs to be accepted as well as forgiven. The prodigal son was more than ready to receive his just due but got grace instead. Hosea’s wife received God’s grace repeatedly. The thief on the cross received a place in paradise with Jesus’ grace. When we truly love God, we won’t hang onto a sin thinking we can repent later. We must repent in order to receive the wonderful gift of grace. Let us examine our life and be thankful that God’s grace abounds in our life.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Humble Yourself

 

Humble Yourself

Galatians 6:3 “For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing. He deceives himself.” Paul was writing this to the Galatians, but it still applies to us today. Ponder Jesus. How He came to earth and took none of the credit for all the things He did. He spoke of all things as coming from God. Paul also wrote to the Philippians in chapter 2:12 to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. When we serve God, it is not to be seen, or to be put on a pedestal. We do it because God called us to do it and we know and understand that we cannot do anything without Christ. In Philippians 2:3 it says, “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind. Let each esteem others better than himself. Let not each of you look only for his own interests but also for the interests of others.” When we do service in God’s name, we must remember it is God who puts us to it, and He deserves all the credit. We are only God’s ministers and bringing the Good News to others is our commission. We should not do anything to look good in other eyes. What is pleasing to God is the only thing that matters. God is our only salvation and none but God through Jesus Christ can take us to heaven. With humility we must serve the Lord and allow God to work through us in all avenues of our life. Only God is high and mighty.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Pray to be Counted Worthy

 

Pray to be Counted Worthy

Luke 21:36 “Pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”

The words “counted worthy” made me stop and ask the question, how can we be counted worthy when no one is worthy? What great, exciting thing have we done to be counted worthy? Do we look at our deeds, or do we look beyond that? You and I became worthy the day we accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior and were buried with Him in baptism. We became worthy when we built a relationship with God’s Son, Jesus Christ. We show our worthiness when we become a servant to God in spreading the good news that Jesus died, was buried and rose again to take away our sins. So, if we can be counted worthy, then when “all things come to pass” the faith we have in the Lord God Almighty, will help us escape all the trials and tribulations that come our way. “Pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Giving to the Lord

 

Giving to the Lord

Have you considered all the things that the Lord has given to you? Our food, clothes, family, land, homes, etc. The list is endless. Now consider what you can give to the Lord that isn't already his. David said it best in 1 Chronicles 29:14 “But who am I and who are my people that we should be able to offer so willingly as this where all things come from you?” David was making preparations for his son Solomon to build the temple of God. He understood that without God's generous gifts of gold and silver and timber he could do nothing. Yes, these things came to him by the hands of the people, but God created them and made all things available to David for this one purpose. For this, David praised God and counted it nothing of which he could offer. Everything we have, our spouse, children, friends, family, all our earthly possessions are on loan to us while we are here on earth. So how can we give to God when he already has everything? It's not what we give to God it's how we give to him in verse 17 of the above scripture David says “I know also, my God, that you test the heart and my pleasure and my brightness. As for me in the uprightness of my heart, I have willingly offered all these things.”

Here are some familiar quotes: “it's not the gift it's the giving.” “It's the thought that counts.” It's not the sacrifice, it's the obedience.” “Give and it will be given back to you.”

David couldn't have said it better; it is in the way we live and our willingness to give back to him what he has freely given to us.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Oh, Come Let us Adore Him

 

Oh, Come Let us Adore Him

Oh, how I adore my Jesus! My Jesus walks with me in my daily life. He never leaves me, nor forsakes me. Hebrews 13:5. He talks with me through the scriptures. What beautiful words He tells me. “You will be my child, and I will be your God.” Jeremiah 30:22. So many promises God has given to me. He is preparing a place for me so that where He is, I can be also. John 14:3. So many prayers He has answered. I know my God takes care of me. He fulfills my every need, and many times showers me with my wants because He loves me so! There is no better Father, Husband, or best friend that there is in my Jesus. Throughout all the heartaches, sickness, grieving and troubles that come my way I can rejoice in the fact that God is in control, and He has a better plan for me than I can imagine. I trust in the fact that He has my best interest at heart. I pray for all the people in the world that do not know my Jesus like I do. He has His arms stretched out saying, “Come unto me you who are heavy burdened and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28-29. Just say the word and God is there. Oh, how I adore my Jesus!

"The Man from George Street"

 

“The Man from George Street”

Romans 10:15 “And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things.”

Have you seen the video of “The Man from George Street?” Amazing things could be done if all Christians were as committed as the little white-haired man. Everyone who shares the word of God with others are among those who have beautiful feet, just as the man in the video. Oh, to think that God sees us as having beautiful feet!

Have you ever thought about all the people that God sent out to share the good news of Christ. Recall back to the day when Jesus was born. The shepherds were one of the first that God sent out to share the good news of Jesus’ birth. They weren’t rich people, they weren’t scholars, they weren’t what we would consider high class citizens. They were shepherds. They lived with sheep. If you have ever been around sheep, then you know they stink. But God chose them to spread the good news. We are sinners, we probably even stink at times, yet God has chosen us to spread the Good News.  The Word of God. And here we are, all of us with beautiful feet, blogging to all those who will take the time to open up our posts to read. Encouraging, loving and telling others all about Jesus Christ who died for us and took away our sins. Not only are your feet beautiful but your life shines forth more beautiful than ever because you are following the call of God and doing what He purposed for us to do while here on earth. God bless you greatly.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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The Holy Word

 

The Holy Word

Joshua 1:8 “the book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is within it. For then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success.”

In the days of Moses, the Levitical priests were instructed to study the books of law (Genesis through Deuteronomy) daily. They were to know the commandments and the laws like they knew the back of their hands. These books were also to be read to the Israelites every seven years. However, they did not follow God's orders because they felt it too difficult to do. Maybe that is what is wrong today. We find that making time to read the Bible is too hard to do.

Consider for a moment what the Bible holds for us. Not only does it contain the ten commandments and the laws for the Israelites but it contains many examples of how people live back in those days. That is history. Consider proverbs. This book tells us how we should live. There are 31 chapters in the book of proverbs and if you were to read a chapter a day according to the day of the month, each month, just think of the knowledge you would gain.

If you were to study the four gospels, Matthew, mark, Luke and John you will learn all about Jesus's birth, death and resurrection, not to leave all out all of the miracles he did while here on earth. The book of Acts is filled with stories of how the apostles carried out God's word. Then Paul wrote letter after letter to the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and many more. He exhorted them, he taught them and even today we can learn much knowledge from them. two of my favorite books of the Bible is Romans and Hebrews. These two books are wonderful books on faith. Then the last Book of Revelation tells us of the end times and what we can expect in the last days.

If we want to live a godly life, we must meditate on His words day and night. If we want to go where God directs us, we must study His word to understand His plan for us. If we want to share Jesus with others, we must  “Study to show ourselves approved of God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 215.  For more posts like this, go to: https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.

Choose Your Friends Wisely

 

Choose Your Friends Wisely

Numbers 16:26

“And He spoke unto the congregation, saying, depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.” Numbers 16:26

This scripture was spoken at the time when Moses had led the Israelites from the land of Egypt and korah began to challenge moses's authority. Cora complained that Moses had brought them into the wilderness to die. He had taken them from slavery and is now ruling over them. Moses and his anger had returned the challenge by telling them to return the next day with their incense and allow God to choose who will be their leader. When the Lord appeared, he too was angry and told Moses to tell the congregation to get away from them. Then the land swallowed Korah and his family up while those who held their sensors, 250 of them of them burned to death. Today, God is still telling us to stay away from the tents of wicked men lest we be consumed in all their sins in 1 Corinthians 15:33 it says, “Be not deceived, evil company corrupts good morals.” When we talk of having accountable partners we don't look for someone who imbibes in strong drink and drugs. We don't look for someone who curses or uses God's name in vain. We look for someone older, wiser and has the likeness of Christ in them. In the same manner, if we fall into the category of people who drink, do drugs, curse, etc. We cannot be considered someone who others might want to confide in. Jesus is our greatest example of what we look for in a friend and what friends might look for in us. So, what does that look like? Jesus was loving, compassionate, a help in times of trouble. He was faithful to all and a servant to everyone. He loves us despite our faults, condemns no one and draws us near to Him in all ways. If you don't have friends that bear these qualities, then you might want to rethink your relationship with them, lest you become like them. God may not punish wicked men like He did in the day of Moses, but He does say no sin goes unpunished. Always stay closer to God than you do your friends.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Give Thanks to the Lord

 

Give Thanks to the Lord

I Thessalonians 5:18 – “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

I know it is not Thanksgiving, but it is good to be thankful every day of the year.

No matter what our circumstance. It is good to find things that we are thankful for.

I am thankful that God created you and I.

I am thankful that the Holy Spirit dwells within all His children.

I am thankful for the mind of Christ who walks with us and talks with us in all that we do, morning till night.

I am thankful He watches over us and protects us through the night.

I am thankful for the children and grandchildren that God has loaned to me while I am still on earth.

I am thankful for my siblings.

I am thankful for my friends who hug me and hold me close to their heart. I am thankful for those who God places in front of me to help me or for me to help them. God is my strength, and my friends are my support.

I am thankful for my earthly possessions that God has provided for me and continues to see to my needs every day.

I am thankful for prayer opportunities.

What are you thankful for?

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When God Moves, We Move

 

When God Moves, We Move

It was when the Israelites sinned that God made them dwell in the wilderness for forty years. God led the Israelites by a cloud that hovered over the tabernacle. When the cloud moved, they tore the tabernacle and their tents down. When the cloud rested, they set everything back up again. Sometimes they moved daily, sometimes they settled for a month. Other times they broke up camp and set up the same day. They never knew when God was going to move them or allow them to rest. They had to wait upon the Lord and be ready in a moment’s notice. Those who trusted in the Lord was comforted in the fact that God was always with them and would never forsake them. Those who did not trust in the Lord, rebelled and died in their sins.

Sometimes we humans get restless and try to speed up God’s timing or we jump the gun and do things our own way. Abraham and Sarah jumped the gun when they got tired of waiting on the Lord to bless them with a child. After all, God promised them a nation of children. Genesis 16. Their impatience led to discord in their lives.

When we trust in God’s direction and wait patiently for the answers to our prayers, God’s blessings overflow. When we make our own plans, they may seem to work for a time but in the end leads to confusion, discord and sometimes lack of trust in God. We forget our choices is what made us end up there in the first place.

“He who waits on 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.” Isaiah 40:31 RSV.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Love the Lord Your God

 

Love the Lord Your God

Matthew 22:37 “And Jesus said unto him, Love the Lord with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.”

Do we love the Lord with all our hearts? Do we love God with such a passion that we can’t help but share Him with everyone around us?

Do we Love the Lord with all our soul? Are we willingly saying to God, “I am yours, lead me in the path that you would have me go?

Do we love the Lord with all our mind? Are our thoughts near to God. Always on our mind?

Blessed be the Lord! He is our protector, our straight and narrow path, our refuge in times of trouble. He is our Father in Heaven!

Thanks, and glory to God for loving us as He does. Praise Him always.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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How Lost are we Without Christ?

 

How Lost are We Without Christ?

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord shall enter the Kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of the Father in heaven.”

“Two men will be working in the field – one will be taken; one will be left behind.” Matthew 24:40. Which one will you be?  Here is a litmus test:

1.  1.   Do you put your job, family, friends or superstitions before God?

a.     Or do you wake up with God on your mind and think of Him all day long, praising and loving Him?

2. 2.    Do you speak angry, filthy words? Do you tell lies or gossip?

a.     Or do you speak with kindness, compassion and truthfulness?

3.   3.  Do you follow your plans carefully laid out for yourself, then watch them fall apart at the last minute?

a.     Or do you follow the path God directs you on, receive blessing after blessing? Do you have that kind of faith and trust in God?

Where will you be when Christ comes on His white horse to collect all His followers? If your answer was (a) to all the above, then most assuredly by the grace of God you will be the one taken into Christ’s arms. Unless we have a relationship with Christ and we follow His example in caring for others then I’m afraid those who don’t will be left behind.

John 14:6 “No man come unto the Father except through Christ.”

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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The Burdens We Bear

 

The Burdens We Bear

Joanna Weaver wrote a book called "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” In her book she tells a story of a man who is talking to God. While talking, God gives him an assignment asking him to carry three stones to the top of the mountain. The man is very willing and starts up the hill rejoicing. Along the way he comes to a village and a man stops him and asks him to carry a rock to the top for him. The first man agrees and continues up the hill. Now he has three stones and a rock making the load heavier but bearable. He soon comes to another village where a friend asks him to take a bag of pebbles with him. Still, the load seems heavier but not uncomfortable. As he journey’s he makes stop after stop, filling his wagon. Soon the load becomes unbearable, and he begins to blame God for giving him a burden too heavy to carry. He cries out to God, saying he cannot carry the burden any longer. God then appears and looks over the wagon. He tosses out rock after rock and pebble after pebble. God tells him to “Let others shoulder their own belongings because when you are weighted down with all these cares, you cannot do what I have asked.”

I have, for lack of space, shortened this story but wanted to share it with you because at this time of the year it is extremely easy to be bogged down with too much to do. I have found in my own life that I have placed what is least important ahead of what is most important. Serving the Lord is most important. We must focus on what God asks us to do and let the cares of the world, not be our cares. Let God handle the cares of the world.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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The Air We Breathe

 

The Air We Breathe

“This is the air I breathe, this is the air I breathe, Your Holy presence living in me.” (the first verse of Breathe by Marie Bennet)

In Genesis 2:7 it reads, “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.”

There are so many things in our life that we barely notice. The air that we breathe comes directly from God. Without it we would be dead, lifeless beings. We need to give God thanks that we are alive. God’s breath dwells within us. He is a living, vital part of our life. The words we speak, the sounds we make (whistling, snoring, etc.) come from God. How do we show appreciation to God for such a thing as air? If we lack air and need oxygen, we can become desperate for air. Like the song goes on to say, “ And I..I’m desperate for You.. and I…I’m lost without You.” Each and every one of us are here because of God and like it or not, His breath lives within us. God tells us in so many ways how to use our air. Not expending our air with angry words or cuss words but to speak with kindness and with songs of praise to God. We must become desperate for God as we are for the air we breathe. We are indeed lost without God. May the breath you breathe shine forth with a Christ-like, Godly Spirit. “In His hand is the life of every creature the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:10

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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How Awesome is God?

 

How Awesome is God?

When we think about how awesome God is, we tend to look back over the miracles that Jesus did while here on earth. How He turned the water into wine. How He raised the little girl and Lazarus from the dead. How He healed the woman with the issue of blood and the lame to walk and the blind to see. But what about how awesome God is today?

How He makes the dew glisten and looks so soft and inviting and when it dries the grass is still soft. Only God can create the morning dew. Then there is the person who has been cured of cancer or the heart patient who no longer struggles with heart trouble. I have heard of people having tumors and after much needed prayer they go to see the doctor and to his amazement the tumor has disappeared. There are good doctors in our land, but God has the final say and only He can put a stamp of approval on our lives with that kind of miracle.

I often ponder over the miracle of sleep. How does that happen? I know there are sleeping pills (which I don’t take) that aid in getting a person to sleep but is it the pill that actually does it or is it God saying it is time to sleep? I know I have laid still many a night trying to force myself to sleep. It just doesn’t happen. I believe that only God has that power and our responsibility is to “let go and let God”. Giving our problems, our thoughts to God is letting go and allowing God to do His best and He will give us rest. Praise God for His awesomeness!

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Blessed are You Among Women

 

Blessed are You Among Women

“Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.” Luke 1:28. Wow! To have an angel of the Lord come to you and say that is absolutely amazing! These words were said to Mary the mother of Jesus. In Luke 1:46 & 47 Mary says, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” Have you ever thought about how precious you are in God eyes? Look at all the beauty around you. All the many colors. Then look at the friends God has given to you and the people that surround you when you are at church or any other gathering. The people God puts in our path is because God trusts you to love and care for them as much as He loves and cares for you. Did you get that! God loves and cares for you! Does that very thought make your soul magnify the Lord and your spirit rejoice in God?

It does mine, I am so happy to be a child of God and to know that He chose me and has called me to care for those around me and even to you who read this blog. It makes me want to sing praises to God! If you don’t realize this then go back to the scriptures. It is full of God’s love and grace and mercy. What can we do without God? Absolutely nothing! Rejoice in the Lord, even through your sufferings because He has something great in store for you!

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Was Christ's Sacrifice Worth it?

 

Was Christ’s Sacrifice Worth it?

The book of Matthew describes how the people stripped Jesus and put a crown of thorns on His head. They spat on Him, they ridiculed Him, they beat Him, and lastly, they hung Him on the cross naked. Everything that was done to Jesus, all the cruelty, was it worth it? Do we as followers do anything to make Jesus’ sacrifice worth it? We have such a sinful nature, and we live in a sinful world. When I hear about all the bad things that happen in this world, I can’t help but ask, what Jesus did for all of us, including you and me, was it worth it? What do I do with my life to make Jesus’ sacrifice mean what it is meant to be? We should all be asking ourselves this question. Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19.

Do you see? Only those who enter the kingdom of heaven will make Jesus’ death worth it. If we are Christians and we have a relationship with Jesus, then we are also following this commandment. We are out in this sinful world bringing others to Christ. Without doing so, Christ’ death was for nothing. If you haven’t taken up the cross to follow Jesus, now is the time to do so before it is too late.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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When God Answers

 

When God Answers

Each of us, at times, feel the need for answers. Maybe we just received bad news, and we don’t know how to cope with it. Maybe we are confused and need to know what is going on. There are many reasons for questioning God, but what happens when He answers?

When God answers “yes”, we jump for joy, we praise Him for the great blessing.

When God answers “no” we know that there is something better coming our way.

When God answers “wait” we struggle because we as humans are not patient people. We must keep in mind that God’s plans are better than our plans and He is working it out to our advantage.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.” Lamentations 3:25.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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One Thing is Needful

 

One thing is Needful

I come here, (Wherever God is), to give my heart, mind and soul to the Lord and just be still and listen.

I come here to commune with God in absolute peace.

I come here to feel the presence of Jesus Christ beside me.

I come here to enjoy what God has put before me.

As Jesus told Martha in Luke 10:41-42 “There is only one thing needful.” That one thing is fellowship with God.

I pray these words wash over you and you find peace in God while you are here, (wherever God is). We all know God is everywhere. Find your sweet spot and visit Him here.

Thank you for reading my blogs. I pray God will always give me the words to encourage you to place yourself in His hands and be still and know that He is God.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Proverbs 16:9

 

Proverbs 16:9

“A man’s heart devises his ways, but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 How many times do we chose to go our own way and not God’s way? Do we even know what God’s way is? For some it is easy to know what direction God is taking us. Fothe others it seems it is impossible to know. We people go in so many directions, it is hard to know what God has planned for us.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6. Let us take this opportunity in our life to be still and wait upon the Lord. Let us listen for His direction.

What is it that He can tell me that I need to know to be more like Him? Am I letting my fears or my shortcomings get in the way of trusting Him fully? I want to be so close to God that I can feel His presence. I want to be so tuned in to God that I can hear His voice when He speaks.

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3:25,26

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Zeal

 

Zeal

Romans 12:11

“Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.” Romans 12:11NKJV

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” Romans 12:11 NIV.

This verse encourages Christians to maintain a strong and enthusiastic dedication to their faith and service to God, urging them not to become lukewarm or apathetic in their spiritual lives.

“Whatever you do, whether it is eating or drinking or anything else, do it all so as to bring glory to God.” I Corinthians 10:31

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23,24.

 We must always remember to focus on Jesus while we are performing the tasks He has given us. If He gave it to us, He would help us do it.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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