Mom says this morning, "Of course we are to wonder about God ~ God IS A WONDER!"
Sometimes this woman just makes me smile with her 95 years of wisdom!
It is true ~ God IS a wonder. We cannot wrap our feeble minds around Him no matter how hard we think, study or ponder. HE IS! He always HAS BEEN and HE always WILL BE~!
Can you just will yourself to believe in Him? Must you fight it so hard? Do you really think that you should be able to figure out God and His ways? His ways are higher than our ways and the Scripture says they are also "foolishness to man"
Pride so often keeps us from bowing our knee before Him.
Well friend, often I have said that I am thankful that I tend to be intellectually challenged, as my mind has not gotten in the way of the fact that I BELIEVE! I have given Him my life. I trust Him with all things!
Reread yesterday's blog, as I have over and over, and relish in the fact that you can have someone in charge~ what a RELIEF!
Rest in the fact that He loves you, has a plan that He wants to develop in and thru you and that you were made to worship Him
Alleluia!
Blessings
Monday, April 9, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
He has Risen INDEED!
This is SOO GOOD!
“The risk of grace is that we turn our lives over to God. Abandoned. Surrendered. We no longer have to defend ourselves because we are convinced that he loves us so much, but we no longer try to run our own lives. He is our Lord, our master, and the one we follow.
We don't know where he will lead, but we are willing to go there because we are convinced that life in him is truly the Grand Adventure.
We don’t know what he will ask us to do, but we’re willing to do it because we’re sure he knows best. We respond to him like a loved child responds to his mother [or his Grammy I would add].
We may not understand everything, and we may ask a million questions, but when we don’t get answers, we still trust our Heavenly Father because he has proven himself to us. . .
The deeper we press into the price Christ paid to rescue us, the more we’ll be amazed by his love, and we’ll delight in honoring him all day, every day.”
Tim Clinton & Josh Straub
“The risk of grace is that we turn our lives over to God. Abandoned. Surrendered. We no longer have to defend ourselves because we are convinced that he loves us so much, but we no longer try to run our own lives. He is our Lord, our master, and the one we follow.
We don't know where he will lead, but we are willing to go there because we are convinced that life in him is truly the Grand Adventure.
We don’t know what he will ask us to do, but we’re willing to do it because we’re sure he knows best. We respond to him like a loved child responds to his mother [or his Grammy I would add].
We may not understand everything, and we may ask a million questions, but when we don’t get answers, we still trust our Heavenly Father because he has proven himself to us. . .
The deeper we press into the price Christ paid to rescue us, the more we’ll be amazed by his love, and we’ll delight in honoring him all day, every day.”
Tim Clinton & Josh Straub
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Steel Trap
I have heard 2 stories recently of the elderly ~
My friend's mother in law,while in assisted living, was being encouraged to take the Senior day trip to Hampton. "NO" she exclaimed, staring straight ahead! They urged and cajoled to no avail. "NO" was all she would say ~ until she added " they always leave someone behind!"
My 95 year old mom is convinced that one of the reasons we would like her living near us in these latter years is that we are wanting her to babysit!
These are funny but more interesting is the fact that these ladies could not be convinced otherwise! They have minds like steel traps that are locked tight!
It's Time (12:11)
My friend's mother in law,while in assisted living, was being encouraged to take the Senior day trip to Hampton. "NO" she exclaimed, staring straight ahead! They urged and cajoled to no avail. "NO" was all she would say ~ until she added " they always leave someone behind!"
My 95 year old mom is convinced that one of the reasons we would like her living near us in these latter years is that we are wanting her to babysit!
These are funny but more interesting is the fact that these ladies could not be convinced otherwise! They have minds like steel traps that are locked tight!
Beloved ~
I hope that is how your mind is about the Promises and Ways of God.
I pray you can not be swayed, that you are immovable.
No matter what comes, happens or is said,
I long to hear my Brothers and Sisters say ..
"He is risen JUST AS HE SAID!"
Everything else is an understatement.
HE IS ALIVE and ALL IS WELL!
Blessings as you enjoy this time of celebration!
It's Time (12:11)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
GOOD NEWS!
The Lord has made a Way of Escape!
1 Corinthians 10:13:
"no temptation has seized you except what is common to man. God is faithful, He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
He says that there is NO temptation too great that His Grace is not greater still.
In Titus 2:11-13, it reads; "God's Saving Grace has appeared to all people. It teaches us to say NO to godless ways and sinful longings.
We must control ourselves.
We must do what is right.
We must lead godly lives in today's world.
That's how we should live as we wait for the blessed hope God has given us.
So instead of thinking out hard it is ~ how impossible it seems ~ rely on Jesus and stand on His Word. He will see to it that It works Its grace into you so that you may stand firm waiting for the day of His return.
Onward Christian Soldiers!
Blessings
1 Corinthians 10:13:
"no temptation has seized you except what is common to man. God is faithful, He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
He says that there is NO temptation too great that His Grace is not greater still.
In Titus 2:11-13, it reads; "God's Saving Grace has appeared to all people. It teaches us to say NO to godless ways and sinful longings.
We must control ourselves.
We must do what is right.
We must lead godly lives in today's world.
That's how we should live as we wait for the blessed hope God has given us.
So instead of thinking out hard it is ~ how impossible it seems ~ rely on Jesus and stand on His Word. He will see to it that It works Its grace into you so that you may stand firm waiting for the day of His return.
Onward Christian Soldiers!
Blessings
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Never Enough~
The saying goes that the only thing that a man with lots of money wants is more money.
The Scripture talks about the "free gift of God" (Romans 6:23) Jesus Christ who bought our freedom with His death on the cross.
But I must say I have met many people who once having accepted this gift have only wanted more....free gifts.
They just want the benefits...free...with no strings attached.
Well my friend, I'm afraid that that thinking is wrong.
Let's remember for a moment why we accepted that "free gift" in the first place ~ most likely because we were desperate, helpless, hopeless and needing a Savior.
So often once we are "back on our feet" the old self rises its head and begins to demand more and more and more. I remember my son sharing about an evening meal with friends at Teen Challenge. Some of the guys were complaining about the food, the curfew, the work etc etc. He quickly reminded them that it was only weeks ago that they were eating cold scraps under a bridge.
Check your attitude today. Have you said thanks lately? Have you praised the Wonderful Savior that gave All that He had for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbsnLvPOkKA&feature=related
Never Enough.
What a Gift!!
But I must say I have met many people who once having accepted this gift have only wanted more....free gifts.
They do not want discipline.
They do not want to practice faith.
They do not want to fight for the promises.
They do not want to live for Christ.
They just want the benefits...free...with no strings attached.
Well my friend, I'm afraid that that thinking is wrong.
Let's remember for a moment why we accepted that "free gift" in the first place ~ most likely because we were desperate, helpless, hopeless and needing a Savior.
So often once we are "back on our feet" the old self rises its head and begins to demand more and more and more. I remember my son sharing about an evening meal with friends at Teen Challenge. Some of the guys were complaining about the food, the curfew, the work etc etc. He quickly reminded them that it was only weeks ago that they were eating cold scraps under a bridge.
How quickly we forget.
Check your attitude today. Have you said thanks lately? Have you praised the Wonderful Savior that gave All that He had for you.
He died.
Believe me God is God, He would not have picked that remedy if there had been another option. But our sin nature could be unlocked by only one thing, a pure sacrifice;~Jesus~
What a wonderful Savior!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbsnLvPOkKA&feature=related
Monday, April 2, 2012
"The Redeemed Say So"
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Crow
Heard a great saying:
"Its easier to eat crow while it's still warm"
This is a true statement.
The sooner you can deal with an apology the better. Someone once said that they could tell the maturity of a person by how much time there was between the offense and the apology. I personally think that is a good gauge
You may speak too quickly, react instead of respond, speak without being informed, or hurt some one's feelings. You tend to know it almost immediately. The Holy Spirit is very good at "poking" at us when we are out of line.
Respond to that conviction. Go quickly and say that you are sorry. Try to reconcile and take the low road. Ask for forgiveness. Even Jesus said "forgive them for they don't know what they are doing" He took us off the hook of his own heart.
Friend the sooner the better. Don't blame your stuff on someone else. Even if they are involved personally own your part and deal with yours do not blame them in the process.
You will feel free and that is the reason Christ died for us that we might be reconciled with God.
Walk in His Freedom Friend!
Blessings!
"Its easier to eat crow while it's still warm"
This is a true statement.
The sooner you can deal with an apology the better. Someone once said that they could tell the maturity of a person by how much time there was between the offense and the apology. I personally think that is a good gauge
You may speak too quickly, react instead of respond, speak without being informed, or hurt some one's feelings. You tend to know it almost immediately. The Holy Spirit is very good at "poking" at us when we are out of line.
Respond to that conviction. Go quickly and say that you are sorry. Try to reconcile and take the low road. Ask for forgiveness. Even Jesus said "forgive them for they don't know what they are doing" He took us off the hook of his own heart.
Friend the sooner the better. Don't blame your stuff on someone else. Even if they are involved personally own your part and deal with yours do not blame them in the process.
You will feel free and that is the reason Christ died for us that we might be reconciled with God.
Walk in His Freedom Friend!
Blessings!
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