I received a Christmas Letter the other day and there was a paragraph that I think bears repeating. It goes:
"As for me, I am coming to the age, when I deeply realize that some things are not going to change. And if they are, I am not going to be the reason or facilitator of that change, no matter how good I think that change may be......I do not have to fight to change it anymore.. This knowledge has brought a peace that has begun to rest in my heart and is beginning to seep into my outer life.......
What has begun to happen is that I am beginning to look up from these circumstances and find an abundance of other things to be thankful for and a great big God to be thankful to!..............I have begun to experience JOY!
...........when I look up I no longer drown in the circumstances of living in this sinful, dangerous, uncertain world. My wondrous discovery this year is that I can be joyful...at least most of the time..........It is so delightfully unexpected."
I am so thankful that my friend has come to see this TRUTH! She has been leaning into the Lord and not to her own understanding and the Lord has been faithful to allow this truth go deeper and deeper.
Friend accept this gift from the Father. Take HIS peace. You will not change things but HE can! Rest in His ability and His timing. Lean beloved lean!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0zz6msgnPY&feature=related
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
3 Wise Men
ONLY THREE???!!
Where are all the Wise Men?
Who were these men and what made them wise? What was so compelling in their "studies" that they were willing to travel far and wide in hopes to witness something?
Where are all the Wise Men?
Who were these men and what made them wise? What was so compelling in their "studies" that they were willing to travel far and wide in hopes to witness something?
Wisdom is a deep understanding and realization of people, things, events or
situations, resulting in the ability to apply perceptions, judgements and actions in
keeping with this understanding. It often requires
control of one's emotional reactions (the "passions") so that universal principles,
reason and knowledge
prevail to determine one's actions. Wisdom is also the comprehension of what is
true or right coupled
with optimum judgment as to action. Synonyms include: sagacity, discernment,
or insight.
Well the Scripture says that the "fear of God is the beginning of
wisdom". (Psalm 111:10) So is there no "real" wisdom outside of God?
Interesting thoughts.
It is a wise person who listens, studies, prays and realizes that
there is Someone BIGGER than them.
Someone Who is in control.
Be wise this Christmas
as the saying goes:
Wise Men Still Seek HIM"
Blessings!
Monday, December 19, 2011
A Hug; Just Cause
My mom was sharing with me today that there is a "worship singer" where she attends church, that when done singing, comes to mom's row and gives her a big hug on the way to her seat.
Just cause.
This is a special thing. My mom, almost 95 in another month, feels so special and loved from this simple act. What a precious thing. My dad would say "Don't cost no more" an old saying from the country that says simply, "why not"..
Today ask the Lord what you might do "just cause" Some little thing that does not cost you anything but would make a big and lasting impact. I know that you will be given something.
A friend posted this on face book today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc8ZbVcdHpg&sns=fb
It's as simple as this.
We can change the world one act of kindness at a time.
Blessings friend!
Just cause.
This is a special thing. My mom, almost 95 in another month, feels so special and loved from this simple act. What a precious thing. My dad would say "Don't cost no more" an old saying from the country that says simply, "why not"..
Today ask the Lord what you might do "just cause" Some little thing that does not cost you anything but would make a big and lasting impact. I know that you will be given something.
A friend posted this on face book today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc8ZbVcdHpg&sns=fb
It's as simple as this.
We can change the world one act of kindness at a time.
Blessings friend!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Musing
Often in the course of a day of conversation a word or phrase sticks out to me. Today, riding with a friend, she said that she had complimented someone on her singing voice and asked if the woman had taken lessons. The woman simply said, "No, I just sing along with the radio."
You know you do not need to get a diploma, take religious education or listen to sermons day in and day out to know how to live the Christian life. You simply need to "sing with the radio" or in this case "walk with the Savior" You need to practice what the Word says. You need to walk it out.
I have quoted this Scripture before and here I go again, :
"Study the Bible continuously, meditate on it day and night so that you will obey every thing written in it, only then will you prosper and succeed in all that you do.
This is my commandment, Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be discouraged for I AM with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:8+9
Blessings as you walk!
You know you do not need to get a diploma, take religious education or listen to sermons day in and day out to know how to live the Christian life. You simply need to "sing with the radio" or in this case "walk with the Savior" You need to practice what the Word says. You need to walk it out.
I have quoted this Scripture before and here I go again, :
"Study the Bible continuously, meditate on it day and night so that you will obey every thing written in it, only then will you prosper and succeed in all that you do.
This is my commandment, Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be discouraged for I AM with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:8+9
Blessings as you walk!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Fussing
Have you ever just found yourself fussing? You are at the end of your rope, things are looking dark and impossible and you fuss.
Why do we so easily forget our Savior? How can we overlook the one who created it ALL and holds it all together?
Today, friend, remember and ask Him to enter in to your problem. He WILL give grace, divine wisdom and creative thinking. I have been known to tape 2 fingers together, set my phone alarm for every 15 mins, mark on my hand, etc. in order to be reminded thruout the day that HE IS HERE AND ABLE!
Join Him today
Praising Him
Blessings!
Why do we so easily forget our Savior? How can we overlook the one who created it ALL and holds it all together?
Today, friend, remember and ask Him to enter in to your problem. He WILL give grace, divine wisdom and creative thinking. I have been known to tape 2 fingers together, set my phone alarm for every 15 mins, mark on my hand, etc. in order to be reminded thruout the day that HE IS HERE AND ABLE!
Join Him today
Praising Him
Blessings!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
How Great Thou Art!
Sung by a one man barbershop quartet~
This is incredible! Enjoy!
Sent to me by my brother Pete
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Workout Machine and the Scripture
*When they are USED they bring results.
*When they just take up space they are no better than a hat rack
*We spend our money on them
*We research different versions to do different things and hit different targets
*We compare ours with others
I have known people who know the Scripture for memory but it has made no difference in their life
I also know people who can tell you everything you would want to know about the "diet world" who are grossly overweight.
How sad. The fact is that we can totally fool ourselves into thinking that we are ok, and just like the pounds that attach to us one at a time when we stop exercising so also we see the little sins and compromises that begin to appear in a life that does not practice the Scripture.
Find the Book. Dust it off. Open it up. Underline the Promises and begin to APPLY them. Life and circumstances will change.
It may not hurt to dust off the treadmill as well!!
New Living Translation (©2007)
"Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come." 1Timothy 4:8
*When they just take up space they are no better than a hat rack
*We spend our money on them
*We research different versions to do different things and hit different targets
*We compare ours with others
I have known people who know the Scripture for memory but it has made no difference in their life
I also know people who can tell you everything you would want to know about the "diet world" who are grossly overweight.
How sad. The fact is that we can totally fool ourselves into thinking that we are ok, and just like the pounds that attach to us one at a time when we stop exercising so also we see the little sins and compromises that begin to appear in a life that does not practice the Scripture.
Find the Book. Dust it off. Open it up. Underline the Promises and begin to APPLY them. Life and circumstances will change.
It may not hurt to dust off the treadmill as well!!
New Living Translation (©2007)
"Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come." 1Timothy 4:8
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