Yes I think Gabriel is getting ready!
The horn is by his side ready for a moments notice.
Truly he does not know the day or the hour but I think he is seeing all of heaven on edge as Christ gets ready for His Bride.
Are you ready?
Don't put it off any longer, friend. "Search your heart and see if there is any unclean thing in you" Psalm 139:2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aoNSjDCEgo
He comes for a Bride who is without a spot or wrinkle. Remember He calls us to "work with Him". As His Spirit prompts you in your ways, choose obedience for the way is narrow and few will find it. Matthew 7:14
"Encourage one another as you see the day approaching..."
Heb 10:25
Blessings friend
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Ignorance
"Ignorance is NOT bliss"
I heard of a very intelligent man who died because of an ingrown toenail that got infected.
I have seen people convince themselves that "out of sight is out of mind"
Ignorance: The condition of being uneducated, unaware of uninformed.
Apathy: lack of interest or concern, indifference
Passive: lacking in energy or will
These 3 words seem to go together.
I was having a conversation with a young man today and we were speaking as to how these words seem to be a description of the average young male growing up today. I wonder why?
What is happening that we can so easily overlook the need to work, pay attention or even care? Could it be M.A? (media addiction)
Hand held whatevers have taken over our world and we are finding it harder and harder to put them down and do anything else.
How about trying a day of Media/Technology fasting? Put your phone down, turn the tv off and don't pick up a game. Shut off the radio and dont read the newspapers. Look around you, stand up and take notice. Are there things around you that need to be tended to? Better yet are there people who need your undivided attention?
I would like to hear some feed back from any daring souls who will try to sensitize themselves once more to the ways of the Lord in the "life" happening around them.
Blessings!
I heard of a very intelligent man who died because of an ingrown toenail that got infected.
I have seen people convince themselves that "out of sight is out of mind"
Ignorance: The condition of being uneducated, unaware of uninformed.
Apathy: lack of interest or concern, indifference
Passive: lacking in energy or will
These 3 words seem to go together.
I was having a conversation with a young man today and we were speaking as to how these words seem to be a description of the average young male growing up today. I wonder why?
What is happening that we can so easily overlook the need to work, pay attention or even care? Could it be M.A? (media addiction)
Hand held whatevers have taken over our world and we are finding it harder and harder to put them down and do anything else.
How about trying a day of Media/Technology fasting? Put your phone down, turn the tv off and don't pick up a game. Shut off the radio and dont read the newspapers. Look around you, stand up and take notice. Are there things around you that need to be tended to? Better yet are there people who need your undivided attention?
I would like to hear some feed back from any daring souls who will try to sensitize themselves once more to the ways of the Lord in the "life" happening around them.
Blessings!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
"Pitiful vs. Powerful"
A quote I heard today from Joyce Meyers.
This is a true statement.
Because I have experienced it and because I now see that self pity can create a chasm in a life where days, reputation, children, work, friends etc can be lost, I have become very aware of the symptoms. What can start as just a "vacation of the flesh" can soon become a hole in a life that allows the enemy access to "kill, steal and destroy".
Again You cannot be pitiful and powerful at the same time.
"You cannot be pitiful and powerful at the same time"
This is a true statement.
Because I have experienced it and because I now see that self pity can create a chasm in a life where days, reputation, children, work, friends etc can be lost, I have become very aware of the symptoms. What can start as just a "vacation of the flesh" can soon become a hole in a life that allows the enemy access to "kill, steal and destroy".
Again You cannot be pitiful and powerful at the same time.
So dear friend, I beg you, if this is a place that you visit often, come before the Father, ask for His forgiveness, and dedicate yourself in the purposes of God, determining to expose the enemy and his tactics. Pray that the Power of the Holy Spirit will fill your life and that you will be back focused on the ONE who can turn your circumstances around, giving you a hope and a future.
He loves you so!
Blessings
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Where is God?
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13
Have you ever sought Him with all of your heart? I wonder if our express lane society has discouraged us from "seeking". So often we are reminded of our need for God only to be caught up with the "next thing". We look for something/one that we can see, hear, touch. We want immediate satisfaction.
The God of the Universe chose not to make us puppets. He waits on us to seek Him ~ really seek Him. When we do He PROMISES that we WILL find Him! Remember in Proverbs 2:4-6 :
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures,
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Have you ever sought Him with all of your heart? I wonder if our express lane society has discouraged us from "seeking". So often we are reminded of our need for God only to be caught up with the "next thing". We look for something/one that we can see, hear, touch. We want immediate satisfaction.
The God of the Universe chose not to make us puppets. He waits on us to seek Him ~ really seek Him. When we do He PROMISES that we WILL find Him! Remember in Proverbs 2:4-6 :
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures,
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Along with Him comes His wisdom, knowledge and understanding as we tap into the Mind of Christ.
I encourage you today to seek out the Lord. Spend some time in His presence. Listen, read the Word and set your mind and heart before Him.
I promise ~ You WILL find Him and all that HE has to offer!
Blessings!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Choral Practice Lessons; Part 2
"A dissonance that resolves on the next page"
As our instructor assured us that what may have sounded "off" to our ears on the page we were singing would certainly blend in and "make music" on the next, I immediately thought, "How much like life".
I'm sure many of you will agree that there are many moments in our life's music that things seem way out of tune. Discord and flat we wonder how we got here.
BUT WAIT!
All of a sudden, the page turns and we meet someone, our provision comes, the dilemma works out, we are healed, the sun breaks thru the clouds.
Dearest Friends, Don't give up! It may not sound or look pleasant today but with just a turn of the page, your life may hit a new note, and things will all come together.
Blessings!
"Do not be afraid or discouraged for I am with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:9
As our instructor assured us that what may have sounded "off" to our ears on the page we were singing would certainly blend in and "make music" on the next, I immediately thought, "How much like life".
I'm sure many of you will agree that there are many moments in our life's music that things seem way out of tune. Discord and flat we wonder how we got here.
BUT WAIT!
All of a sudden, the page turns and we meet someone, our provision comes, the dilemma works out, we are healed, the sun breaks thru the clouds.
Dearest Friends, Don't give up! It may not sound or look pleasant today but with just a turn of the page, your life may hit a new note, and things will all come together.
Blessings!
"Do not be afraid or discouraged for I am with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:9
Monday, October 24, 2011
Think About This~
~YOU~
Yes, I said YOU
are
HIS FAVORITE ONE!
Will you believe it today? Don't hold back any longer. Don't let this truth be stolen any longer
Ask the Lord to change your mind and heart and soften you to hear of HIS love for YOU!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Bird's Eye View
Over the past few years a lot of talk was going around about a big revamping of one of the major road ways near my house. I watched over the months as land was disturbed here and there, traffic redirected and dirt moved back and forth from one side to another. Everyone had an opinion but no one really seemed to have the "skinny" on what the final outcome would look like.
Whenever I was in conversation about this my first thought was always "I wish I had a bird's eye view so I could see how it is going to all come together. I never got the view and never seemed to talk to anyone who knew any real facts.
Today much of the newly built road way is in existence and now additional sections seem to be added to the project. So what do I know?
Not much!!!
No one has asked my opinion and if they did I would not have anything profound to say as I have not studied traffic patterns, land makeup etc etc...It's all been looked at already and I'm sure many many meetings have taken place to bring the project to this point.
It's kind of like that with serving the Lord. We think we have a clue....we don't. We continue to have specific opinions as to how what is going on is going to affect us and those around us. Sometimes we fret and or become afraid.
STOP!!! There is NO NEED!!
The Lord, Maker of ALL THE UNIVERSE, has a plan. He will be sure that it comes together at the right time. He does not need our assistance. He is CAPABLE and His timing is impeccable!
So...beloved ...put it down. it will come together...when you least expect it everything will fall into place and you will say "AHA I see!!"
Rest....it's all taken care of!
Blessings!
Whenever I was in conversation about this my first thought was always "I wish I had a bird's eye view so I could see how it is going to all come together. I never got the view and never seemed to talk to anyone who knew any real facts.
Today much of the newly built road way is in existence and now additional sections seem to be added to the project. So what do I know?
Not much!!!
No one has asked my opinion and if they did I would not have anything profound to say as I have not studied traffic patterns, land makeup etc etc...It's all been looked at already and I'm sure many many meetings have taken place to bring the project to this point.
It's kind of like that with serving the Lord. We think we have a clue....we don't. We continue to have specific opinions as to how what is going on is going to affect us and those around us. Sometimes we fret and or become afraid.
STOP!!! There is NO NEED!!
The Lord, Maker of ALL THE UNIVERSE, has a plan. He will be sure that it comes together at the right time. He does not need our assistance. He is CAPABLE and His timing is impeccable!
So...beloved ...put it down. it will come together...when you least expect it everything will fall into place and you will say "AHA I see!!"
Rest....it's all taken care of!
Blessings!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Amazing Race
The day we accept Christ as our Savior we change courses. We get off one path and onto another. The Scripture refers to us "running the race set before us" Why is it that we so often quit, take a break, lose interest and/or get tired?
It's because we are running it with our strength.
What makes this Race so unique is the only way to successfully run it is by HIS AMAZING GRACE! There is no possibility of being able to make it on our own. I'm not sure about you but I find that comforting. It's not about me, my strengths, my endurance or my abilities. Its about His greatness in me!!
So today, stand up and dust yourself off. Remember that "Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world" Clothe yourself with His Amazing Grace and fly believer fly!
Ready ~ Set ~ GO!!!
Scripture says we are to "run with patience (endurance, persistence) the race set before us, looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith ... For consider Him that endured ... lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds." (Heb 12:1-3)
Blessings!~
Monday, April 4, 2011
Jesus Loves Me this I know
for the Bible tells me so!
That's good BUT there's more!
I fear that many "Christians" have had an introduction but have never gotten to really know HIM.
How personal is your relationship with Jesus? Are you on a first name basis?
Do you talk with Him regularly ?
Rate your relationship:
1 an introduction, I would recognize him if I saw a picture
2 We have chatted a few times and I like visiting with Him on the holidays.
3 I knock on His door when I have a serious issue, need, sickness etc(I don't want to bother him with the small stuff)
4 I get nervous thinking He may want to take me deeper than I want to go and that He will ask me to go/do things that I am not comfortable with.
5 I don't think that He could possible want to hang with me I've been kind of bad
6 He's one of my best friends and I call on Him after I've called my other friends
7 I talk to Him when no one else is listening...I don't want to look like a fanatic.
8 I read His letter to me often and am getting to know Him more and more
9 I go to sleep with Him and wake up with Him
10 I cannot imagine life with out Him "He is the air I breath"
Ok now you know...It's on the table.
I will leave you with one certain thing.
HE LOVES AND WANTS ALL OF YOU!
He sent His son so that you could come sit with Him!
He loves you with an everlasting love.
Take a minute, come before Him and tell Him you want to know Him better. The scriptures say in James 4:8 " If you draw near to Me I will draw neat to You!"
Today
Blessings
That's good BUT there's more!
I fear that many "Christians" have had an introduction but have never gotten to really know HIM.
How personal is your relationship with Jesus? Are you on a first name basis?
Do you talk with Him regularly ?
Rate your relationship:
1 an introduction, I would recognize him if I saw a picture
2 We have chatted a few times and I like visiting with Him on the holidays.
3 I knock on His door when I have a serious issue, need, sickness etc(I don't want to bother him with the small stuff)
4 I get nervous thinking He may want to take me deeper than I want to go and that He will ask me to go/do things that I am not comfortable with.
5 I don't think that He could possible want to hang with me I've been kind of bad
6 He's one of my best friends and I call on Him after I've called my other friends
7 I talk to Him when no one else is listening...I don't want to look like a fanatic.
8 I read His letter to me often and am getting to know Him more and more
9 I go to sleep with Him and wake up with Him
10 I cannot imagine life with out Him "He is the air I breath"
Ok now you know...It's on the table.
I will leave you with one certain thing.
HE LOVES AND WANTS ALL OF YOU!
He sent His son so that you could come sit with Him!
He loves you with an everlasting love.
Take a minute, come before Him and tell Him you want to know Him better. The scriptures say in James 4:8 " If you draw near to Me I will draw neat to You!"
Today
Blessings
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Duct Tape Anyone???
Throughout the scripture we see time and time again where the tongue got people in trouble.
Wars have been started, relationships broken and atmospheres changed simply by a word hastily spoken.
Perhaps that is why God chose Mary to carry Jesus as she was known to be a "woman who pondered in her heart" rather than one who ran to the well to spread the news!
Do you have control over your mouth? Are you a speaker of life or death, health or sickness, darkness or light? Do you use your words to build up or to tear down?
Today remember your mouth. Be conscious of your speech. Keep quiet, you will have less to be accountable for.
"May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to You, oh Lord my rock and defender." Psalm 19:14
Wars have been started, relationships broken and atmospheres changed simply by a word hastily spoken.
Perhaps that is why God chose Mary to carry Jesus as she was known to be a "woman who pondered in her heart" rather than one who ran to the well to spread the news!
Do you have control over your mouth? Are you a speaker of life or death, health or sickness, darkness or light? Do you use your words to build up or to tear down?
Today remember your mouth. Be conscious of your speech. Keep quiet, you will have less to be accountable for.
"May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to You, oh Lord my rock and defender." Psalm 19:14
Sunday, March 27, 2011
LAUGH
A few years ago the Lord brought this scripture to mind and it has come to be one of my favorites.
Verse 23; " She is clothed with confidence and dignity and she laughs at the future"
She speaks of you and I wearing the confidence (because of WHO we serve) and dignity(because of WHOM we belong to) of a woman WHO IS NOT AFRAID!
One who can actually LAUGH at the future!.
That's who He wants us to be..What He wants us to look like.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Breakfast in Bed
Every morning the Lord desires to serve His children breakfast in bed.
This breakfast is filled with the needed nutrients that will insure that our day will be filled with the supernatural focus that we must have to walk our pilgrim journey in a way that will bring glory to our Lord.
Blessing!
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