Direct Order
As the writer wrote; A cantankerous old lady came through surgery with flying colors. The surgeon sternly told her when she awoke, "In accordance with the rules of this hospital, you will have to walk ten minutes the very first day, and you will be out of here in a week since hospital beds are at a premium." On her first day, the old woman took her steps as ordered and within a few days was walking all over the hospital. Later, her family tried to pay the doctor a bonus for his work.
"Nonsense," he said, "It was just a routine operation." "It's not the operation we're marveling over," said the grandson. "It's her walking. She hasn't taken a step in six years!"
In Paul's letter to The Philippians; Paul left no room for disagreements or arguments; Philippians 2:14 Do All things without murmuring and disputings. Apparently some people respond to direct and firm orders. This scripture is not easy to take, yet it is Scripture.
The writer wrote and Paul says, "all things even things that seem so menial and insignificant.
That ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world...(Philippians 2:15).
Thank you Lord for your constant love and mercy. In Jesus name Amen.
Journey through life: Learning and Growing in God's Word.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Draw Near - Guide to Greater Intimacy with God - Day 10
FORGET THE FACE
Lately I have been reading bible reading plan. It is structure to learn the Word of God, to have a greater knowledge and wisdom of who God Is.
Charles William Eliot, one of the greatest presidents of Harvard University, was born with a serious facial disfigurement. When he was older he became sensitive about his disfigurement, his mother said, "My son, it is not possible for you to get rid of this handicap. His parents consulted the best physicians and they could do nothing for him. But it is possible, with God's help, to grow a soul and mind so big that people will see you through God's Eyes." This is exactly what he did. Today, he is recognized as one of the educators who shaped modern secondary education.
Paul talked about the only begotten Son of God willfully coming to earth and humbling Himself to become a man. He further subjected Himself to the disfigurement of the cross. His life, death, and resurrection force us to look beyond that ugliness to the glory of His salvation. One day every knee will bow before this Lord of lords!
Like the writer of this reading plan wrote; Christ is a prime example of obedience, Jesus lived a life pleasing to his father knowing the ultimate sacrifice. Jesus Christ was an atonement of sin for mankind.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that whosoever believeth he him should perish, but have eternal life.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him " I am the way the truth and the life No man cometh unto the father except through me.
This reading plan is a year long, a year of growing closer to God, learning to be christlike not only in spirit but also in the flesh being mindful that, Jesus paid the ultimate price.
Father, God Lord Jesus Thank for your Love, and Mercy in Jesus Name Amen.
Lately I have been reading bible reading plan. It is structure to learn the Word of God, to have a greater knowledge and wisdom of who God Is.
Charles William Eliot, one of the greatest presidents of Harvard University, was born with a serious facial disfigurement. When he was older he became sensitive about his disfigurement, his mother said, "My son, it is not possible for you to get rid of this handicap. His parents consulted the best physicians and they could do nothing for him. But it is possible, with God's help, to grow a soul and mind so big that people will see you through God's Eyes." This is exactly what he did. Today, he is recognized as one of the educators who shaped modern secondary education.
Paul talked about the only begotten Son of God willfully coming to earth and humbling Himself to become a man. He further subjected Himself to the disfigurement of the cross. His life, death, and resurrection force us to look beyond that ugliness to the glory of His salvation. One day every knee will bow before this Lord of lords!
Like the writer of this reading plan wrote; Christ is a prime example of obedience, Jesus lived a life pleasing to his father knowing the ultimate sacrifice. Jesus Christ was an atonement of sin for mankind.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that whosoever believeth he him should perish, but have eternal life.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him " I am the way the truth and the life No man cometh unto the father except through me.
This reading plan is a year long, a year of growing closer to God, learning to be christlike not only in spirit but also in the flesh being mindful that, Jesus paid the ultimate price.
Father, God Lord Jesus Thank for your Love, and Mercy in Jesus Name Amen.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Lack of Understanding; "God's Word"
Read a posting, Appointment with Death - Cancelled; How a devout community prayed for healing for gentlemen name George had stage 2 cancer. How prayers healed this man and he is now cancer free.
Scripture says we are born, than death, and than Judgement. Death is inevitable its a matter of time and only God knows that appointed time. It may seem bizarre or morbed to think about death, yet I can truthfully say
I no longer fear death.
Years ago I feared death, I don't think its death that I feared, my fear was I am not ready and my soul would be in forever darkness. The one question that seem to plague my mind and why I feared Death; was "Is my name written in the book of life." "
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved.
14:6: Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
In the last 10 years I have been seeking God, learning, growing, working at drawing closer God. The ultimate goal is to have an intimate relationship with God.
When growing up my parents were very involved in Church, later they fell away. Yet they were persistant and made sure that we went to church. Later my parents return to their first love.
God brought this scripture to mind; Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. At that young age God was not a real person and Jesus was story book character.. I knew of God but I did not know him, Its an odd statement yet true. As I got older it became God became real only when I need him, It was "God in a box" that I took out on, Special Occasion, and on Sunday's, and when I was in trouble. When all went well, back in the box it went.
Now that I am older the realization Word of God has become exciting, alarming, sad at times, awesome and it comes to life. Scripture that I learned when I was younger I now understand, through God's divine wisdom.. Matthew 6:33 But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
God wants us to be doers of the word and not just hearers. To have Christian like attitudes in all things. Thank You Lord for your strength, in Jesus name amen..
Scripture says we are born, than death, and than Judgement. Death is inevitable its a matter of time and only God knows that appointed time. It may seem bizarre or morbed to think about death, yet I can truthfully say
I no longer fear death.
Years ago I feared death, I don't think its death that I feared, my fear was I am not ready and my soul would be in forever darkness. The one question that seem to plague my mind and why I feared Death; was "Is my name written in the book of life." "
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved.
14:6: Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
In the last 10 years I have been seeking God, learning, growing, working at drawing closer God. The ultimate goal is to have an intimate relationship with God.
When growing up my parents were very involved in Church, later they fell away. Yet they were persistant and made sure that we went to church. Later my parents return to their first love.
God brought this scripture to mind; Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. At that young age God was not a real person and Jesus was story book character.. I knew of God but I did not know him, Its an odd statement yet true. As I got older it became God became real only when I need him, It was "God in a box" that I took out on, Special Occasion, and on Sunday's, and when I was in trouble. When all went well, back in the box it went.
Now that I am older the realization Word of God has become exciting, alarming, sad at times, awesome and it comes to life. Scripture that I learned when I was younger I now understand, through God's divine wisdom.. Matthew 6:33 But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
God wants us to be doers of the word and not just hearers. To have Christian like attitudes in all things. Thank You Lord for your strength, in Jesus name amen..
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Draw Near: Guide to Greater Intimacy with God -Liberated
Lately I have been doing a reading plan titled Draw Near- Guides to a Greater Intimacy with God. I am trying to stay committed to this reading plan and each day is a struggle to remain on task. Even now I am distracted just to write my thoughts.
Day 7Michelangelo saw the task of the sculptor as that of freeing figures from their marble prisons. In each block of stone, he saw some "person" then chipped away until that form emerged. Sometimes he failed, as with St. Matthew. This famous statue is only half-finished because Michelangelo could not get the stone to release the figure of the brilliant apostle.
Todays reading; Heb 12:1-2 (KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb 12:29 (KJV) 29 For our God is a consuming fire.
After today's reading I realize that God is a sculptor and as a sculptor he chips away the things that imprison us. By chiseling away the things that holds us back. God continues to work and conform us into the person and frees us from the sin that corrupts mankind.
We are prisoners, God frees us by chipping away the carnal nature, that so enslaves us
Thank You Lord for your Love, Grace, and Mercy. Lord help my to stay focus and committed to reading this plan daily. aslo the read your word daily. In Jesus Name Amen.
Day 7Michelangelo saw the task of the sculptor as that of freeing figures from their marble prisons. In each block of stone, he saw some "person" then chipped away until that form emerged. Sometimes he failed, as with St. Matthew. This famous statue is only half-finished because Michelangelo could not get the stone to release the figure of the brilliant apostle.
Todays reading; Heb 12:1-2 (KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb 12:29 (KJV) 29 For our God is a consuming fire.
After today's reading I realize that God is a sculptor and as a sculptor he chips away the things that imprison us. By chiseling away the things that holds us back. God continues to work and conform us into the person and frees us from the sin that corrupts mankind.
We are prisoners, God frees us by chipping away the carnal nature, that so enslaves us
Thank You Lord for your Love, Grace, and Mercy. Lord help my to stay focus and committed to reading this plan daily. aslo the read your word daily. In Jesus Name Amen.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Draw Near: Guide to Greater Intimacy with God - Day 1 - Ask, Seek , Knock
When first started this plan, never thought I be putting this in my blog now looking back, I am noticing the many changes that have taken place and starting to edit my post the person that I was back in 2009 when I first started this blog was just starting to grow and that is because my love for God has changed, and I am a willing participant.
Day 1
BUCKET OF WATER
In the middle of a lake near Akron, Ohio, is an island that was once the site of a famous amusement park. Shortly after the park lodge was first constructed over a hundred years ago, it caught fire. Firefighters rowed to the island to fight the blaze. A candy vendor working on shore wanted to do his part so he filled a bucket with water, rowed to the island, tossed it on the burning structure and rowed back to shore for more water. It never occurred to him to use the lake water.
While we laugh at the candy vendor, many men try to solve their problems in much the same way. Divine help is available but they ignore it, struggling to solve the human dilemma with human wisdom. After all their exhausting efforts, the fire still burns and little is accomplished.
If we question this premise, we need only look at the recidivism rates in our prison systems. Sixty to ninety percent of those coming out will return within five years. Still we try to rehabilitate without a spiritual perspective. How much wiser we would be to dip deeply into the resources Christ offers to change men. This is true not only with the problems of our society but also with our personal needs.
Matthew 7:7 Ask and ye shall receive, Seek and ye shall find, Knock and the door will open.
Yesterday, searching for a reading plan, I know the Jesus Lead me to this exact plan; Draw Near; guide to greater intimacy with God.
Matthew Chapter 7 speak to the heart of man. there is so much in this chapter to gleam from a reminder, not only of faith, and belief, seeking God wholeheartedly
As children of God how much more different are we, if we first seek God. Jesus called out to his father God, to take this cup from him. Jesus ask his father God. I believe we ask God for what is needed, he will answer and provide all our needs. This does not mean we can treat it like carte blanche. Christ offer to change man, would we not be wiser to dip deeply into the resources God has if we just, Ask and ye shall receive, Seek and ye shall find, Knock and the door will open.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the father except through me.
Jesus knew his purpose. God the Father gave the ultimate sacrifice, his only son Jesus
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
If we believe in Jesus than we know by his word that if we ask , we will receive.
Father God, Lord Jesus as I began this new reading plan help me to stay focus and committ to this plan through out the year, grant me strength to read through this plan daily and not lose focus.
Father God Thank Lord for the many blessing In Jesus name Amen.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Faith
I Have been dealt w/ a dilemna regarding my health, yet I am not sadden or afraid. My faith is strong because God is in control, each day is still a struggle just to stay focus, yet God is always there, merciful and gracious, a constant reminder of how awesome, majestic, and loving.
I received a call from my doctor regarding a growth, possibly another tumor, yet surprisingly I was okay, I know it had alot to do with, my love for God, my faith and the Word of God which is all powerful. I thank God for his love for me, knowing that throughout my life he has always been there for me even when I forsake him he did not forsake me.. I stand firm on the word of God and his promises; Train up a child in the way of the Lord, when he is old he will not depart from it. Thank God for his love
I received a call from my doctor regarding a growth, possibly another tumor, yet surprisingly I was okay, I know it had alot to do with, my love for God, my faith and the Word of God which is all powerful. I thank God for his love for me, knowing that throughout my life he has always been there for me even when I forsake him he did not forsake me.. I stand firm on the word of God and his promises; Train up a child in the way of the Lord, when he is old he will not depart from it. Thank God for his love
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The New Year Approaches, " It" s Year 2012".
As the Old Year fades and the New Year begins,I wait in anticipation for God to lay his word on my heart. Since 2010, God began to lay scriptures on my heart to open my eyes and heart to his word
These are the scriptures God laid on my heart were; Ps. 1:1-5, Ps 121:1-2, Mt.6:33. So I would see his words and understand, God used music to breathe life into his word. "My Help" by Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Ps 121:1-2, "Slow Fade" by Casting Crown, Ps 1:1-5.
2012 Phil.. 4:6-7 scripture God laid on my heart to reminded me of his word and to renew my mind daily with the Word of God. I need to meditate on his word daily.
I am reminded that I need to give all of me I need to let go of everything to surrender all. Father God. Thank you for blessing me and reminding me, to keep me on track, directing my path. Lord as the new year approaches and you breathe life, and as I consume your Word, help me to remain focus, and to draw closer to you.
Father God, Lord Jesus Thank You in Jesus name Amen.
These are the scriptures God laid on my heart were; Ps. 1:1-5, Ps 121:1-2, Mt.6:33. So I would see his words and understand, God used music to breathe life into his word. "My Help" by Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Ps 121:1-2, "Slow Fade" by Casting Crown, Ps 1:1-5.
2012 Phil.. 4:6-7 scripture God laid on my heart to reminded me of his word and to renew my mind daily with the Word of God. I need to meditate on his word daily.
I am reminded that I need to give all of me I need to let go of everything to surrender all. Father God. Thank you for blessing me and reminding me, to keep me on track, directing my path. Lord as the new year approaches and you breathe life, and as I consume your Word, help me to remain focus, and to draw closer to you.
Father God, Lord Jesus Thank You in Jesus name Amen.
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