God's word tells us in John, Chapter 6:63 that "The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life."
WOW, how powerful are those words. It reminds me of how little I have to do with anything in my life - really. We all like to think that we are in some kind of control, but in all reality - God is the only one who is in control of our destiny!!
HE knows our every move BEFORE we make it and HE knows our every thought BEFORE we think it! As we ponder our eternal life through Christ Jesus, consider this:
Your Thoughts become Words;
Your Words become Actions;
Your Actions become Habits;
Your Habits become Character -
And most importantly...
Your Character becomes your Eternal Destiny!!
...and that's from the heart
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Dressing for the day!
Proverbs 31:17 “She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for the task." and Proverbs 31:25 "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."
Just where does the time go?? If your day planner looks anything like mine, I realize sometimes it is a challenge to take care of EVERYTHING that I need to take care. Luckily, SOME THINGS are written in the blocks in pencil…but for those written in ink – I’m BLESSED to have the Lord walking along beside me!! When you catch a glimpse of yourself in the your rear view mirror, as you’re rushing from place to place these days, take pride in what you see! Realize YOU were made with perfection, from the inside out.
Each day, before you take that first step, take a glimpse in God’s direction…because He is the One and ONLY that can prepare you for all of the tasks you have to accomplish, all of the meetings to attend and all the challenges that lie ahead.
Begin each day, by getting dressed in the armor of God. It is HIS protection and strength that allows you to face whatever life brings you, with a beautiful smile! After all, He created all things. NOTHING can take His joy away from you, so long as you have your priorities in the right order!!
...and that's from the heart
Just where does the time go?? If your day planner looks anything like mine, I realize sometimes it is a challenge to take care of EVERYTHING that I need to take care. Luckily, SOME THINGS are written in the blocks in pencil…but for those written in ink – I’m BLESSED to have the Lord walking along beside me!! When you catch a glimpse of yourself in the your rear view mirror, as you’re rushing from place to place these days, take pride in what you see! Realize YOU were made with perfection, from the inside out.
Each day, before you take that first step, take a glimpse in God’s direction…because He is the One and ONLY that can prepare you for all of the tasks you have to accomplish, all of the meetings to attend and all the challenges that lie ahead.
Begin each day, by getting dressed in the armor of God. It is HIS protection and strength that allows you to face whatever life brings you, with a beautiful smile! After all, He created all things. NOTHING can take His joy away from you, so long as you have your priorities in the right order!!
...and that's from the heart
Thursday, February 4, 2010
... from the heart
"Happy are the people whose God is the Lord."
Psalm 144:15 (NKJV)
Psalm 144:15 (NKJV)
Are you one of those women who people say always seems to have a smile? If not, you CAN be!! It's such a wonderful thing to have happiness despite what is going on around you. That thing called...Life! Enough said, right? It's shown us all that there are good times AND bad times. One thing we all know for sure...God is with us through it all!! HE's our shoulder to cry on, HE's our ear when we just need to talk. HE knows our every thought!! How can we have happiness despite what's going on around us? When GOD is LORD of your life, you are no longer captive to your emotions...you tknow the ones: depression, fear, anger, sadness, anxiety...ALL of which are based on a TEMPORARY situation!!
Luckily, GOD is PERMANENT. HE's the one we trust, look to for guidance and strength. HE is the one in CONTROL!! HE is also a real gentleman, never forcing Himself on anyone. HE is there waiting for you to ask for His help...so go ahead, you know you want to...just ask Him.
The Bible says that God will fill us with joy and that in His presence is fullness of joy. If you're not happy, I encourage you to give some thought to letting go of those things, let GOD wipe them away from your heart, mind and soul.
If things still seem to make you weary, maybe, just maybe you've jumped into the drivers seat...if that's the case, move over...that's GOD's seat in your life!!! "Jesus, take the wheel..." He has true happiness just waiting for you - so go ahead, move over and let HIM drive - just sit back and enjoy the ride!
...and that's From the Heart
Luckily, GOD is PERMANENT. HE's the one we trust, look to for guidance and strength. HE is the one in CONTROL!! HE is also a real gentleman, never forcing Himself on anyone. HE is there waiting for you to ask for His help...so go ahead, you know you want to...just ask Him.
The Bible says that God will fill us with joy and that in His presence is fullness of joy. If you're not happy, I encourage you to give some thought to letting go of those things, let GOD wipe them away from your heart, mind and soul.
If things still seem to make you weary, maybe, just maybe you've jumped into the drivers seat...if that's the case, move over...that's GOD's seat in your life!!! "Jesus, take the wheel..." He has true happiness just waiting for you - so go ahead, move over and let HIM drive - just sit back and enjoy the ride!
...and that's From the Heart
Friday, January 15, 2010
A Thought for Today
1Thessalonians 1:3
"We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ"
WOW - when I read this I thought it sure fits the planning meetings sentiments! So long as we continue to place our FAITH on HIM, funds will come in times when they're needed the most. So long as we continue to work for HIS GLORY - the results will be amazing!! So long as we pray to HIM for all of our praises, blessings and needs - HE will be glorified and honored, and will bless our triumphs and our struggles. Take inspiration from HIS WORD. Use His word to lift up friends, family and yes, even strangers that you meet. You never know when the light that shines from HIM through us may help someone on their own path - giving them the vision they need!! Open your hearts to accept the spirit that God holds for you - and use it in all you do!!!
God Bless each and everyone of you - and all those you meet!!!
"We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ"
WOW - when I read this I thought it sure fits the planning meetings sentiments! So long as we continue to place our FAITH on HIM, funds will come in times when they're needed the most. So long as we continue to work for HIS GLORY - the results will be amazing!! So long as we pray to HIM for all of our praises, blessings and needs - HE will be glorified and honored, and will bless our triumphs and our struggles. Take inspiration from HIS WORD. Use His word to lift up friends, family and yes, even strangers that you meet. You never know when the light that shines from HIM through us may help someone on their own path - giving them the vision they need!! Open your hearts to accept the spirit that God holds for you - and use it in all you do!!!
God Bless each and everyone of you - and all those you meet!!!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Power of Prayer!
Epaphras, who is one of you, says hello. What a trooper he has been! He's been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you'll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do. I've watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis. (Col 4: 12-13 The Message Bible)
Epraphras is not a name you hear much of. He was a member of the Colossian church, and obviously a dear saint in the Lord. We know that he suffered imprisonment with Paul at one time. But the thing that really impresses me about this saint is what Paul wrote about him– he's been tireless in his prayers for you.
The intercessory work of Christians through prayer is the work behind the scenes, the silent ministry that the world knows little of, yet more powerful than any weapon on earth unleashing power from above that makes demons tremble!
This was a man with whom Paul must have been accustomed to praying, and clearly Paul knew of his zeal from personal experience. But notice what Epaphras prayed for – that you may stand firm, mature and doing everything God wants you to do! That's my prayer for our planning team.
In this day and age, when you can feel the spiritual battle going on all around us– when faith will be tested to the extreme – my prayer is that you will stand perfect and complete in the will of God! With so much work to be done, and so many of us under severe attack, never neglect the power of prayer – for this silent ministry counts so much more than you may realize. It's the power that will claim the spiritual victory and the victory over our lives.
Epraphras is not a name you hear much of. He was a member of the Colossian church, and obviously a dear saint in the Lord. We know that he suffered imprisonment with Paul at one time. But the thing that really impresses me about this saint is what Paul wrote about him– he's been tireless in his prayers for you.
The intercessory work of Christians through prayer is the work behind the scenes, the silent ministry that the world knows little of, yet more powerful than any weapon on earth unleashing power from above that makes demons tremble!
This was a man with whom Paul must have been accustomed to praying, and clearly Paul knew of his zeal from personal experience. But notice what Epaphras prayed for – that you may stand firm, mature and doing everything God wants you to do! That's my prayer for our planning team.
In this day and age, when you can feel the spiritual battle going on all around us– when faith will be tested to the extreme – my prayer is that you will stand perfect and complete in the will of God! With so much work to be done, and so many of us under severe attack, never neglect the power of prayer – for this silent ministry counts so much more than you may realize. It's the power that will claim the spiritual victory and the victory over our lives.
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