The craze is about L-O-V-E. Everyone wants to feel loved. In fact, it's a longing that every human feels at one point. God the author of creation, whom love resides and flows from, created us out of love. Therefore,
Showing posts with label God's Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label God's Love. Show all posts
Happy Love Day!
The craze is about L-O-V-E. Everyone wants to feel loved. In fact, it's a longing that every human feels at one point. God the author of creation, whom love resides and flows from, created us out of love. Therefore,
Make the homeless smile (video)
I want to share this video with you guys. It ties in with our previous post on kindness.
There are so many negative things out there going viral, let's send this positive message out there to share the message on kindness.
Our time here is truly limited and only what we do for God will last. These acts of kindness are truly Christ-like. It should encourage us to help those out there who are truly less fortunate.
Be encouraged!
There are so many negative things out there going viral, let's send this positive message out there to share the message on kindness.
Our time here is truly limited and only what we do for God will last. These acts of kindness are truly Christ-like. It should encourage us to help those out there who are truly less fortunate.
Be encouraged!
New Creation in Christ: Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am not perfect. I have yet to meet that person who is. I have made mistakes in my life. I don't know anyone who hasn't. It has not been easy to get over what I've been through or some things I've done, but I know that I have gotten over it and it is truly in the past. You too can proclaim the same if God has brought you out and has brought you through!
When I reflect on my past, I am undeserving of God's love or His grace but the mere fact that I am in Christ, He states that I am a new creation. My sins have been forgiven and God has removed them from me. "For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." Psalm 103:11-12.
Although God has forgiven you and you are now a new creature in Christ, there are some who will try to throw the past in your face. Who will try their hardest to remind you of the person you once were or the things you did. They will try to prove to themselves and others that you have not changed because they will not allow themselves to see the change in you. Yes, there are persons like that. Those persons will not see you as God sees you. No matter how much you may have changed on the inside and even on the outside, they just cannot let go. But God has and that's all that matters. Don't allow someone to make you feel bad about something you did when you have changed your life and decided to follow Christ. Don't allow someone else to take your joy away. Confess your sins to God, apologize to those you may have hurt, live your life according to God's word and move on. If God, who in all of His glory, the creator of heaven and earth, the one who created us, is now saying you are a new creature in Christ Jesus, who now can tell you otherwise? Who can make you feel bad about your past unless you allow them? No one. No ONE. NO ONE.
If God said it, it is done. Therefore, live your live for Him and no one else. God's word says, "Come now and let us reason together, says the LORD, though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Isaiah 1:18.
There's only one person who will sit at the judgement seat and judge us and that is the Lord Almighty. Let us remember not to be so quick to judge others when they fall or make mistakes.
“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plankis in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.' Matthew 7:1-5Be blessed and remember God loves you!
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift 2 Corinthians 9:15
I believe that among all the gifts that God has truly given us, Jesus ranks #1 on the list. This gift is like no other. Jesus, The Word, coming down to earth, in human form, to teach us more about our heavenly father, is truly something that we cannot put into words. This gift is so awesome that our minds cannot conceive of an appropriate word to truly describe the gift of Jesus Christ.
Therefore, Paul says it best when he calls Jesus an indescribable gift. Furthermore, he says "Thanks be to God..." We ought to be grateful that God saw it fit and deemed us worthy enough to send His son Jesus to die for our sins. That to me is unfathomable. But yet He still did it, so let's thank the Lord Almighty with all our hearts.
Continue to give God thanks and praise. God bless you!
God we thank You and praise Your glorious name! 1Chronicles 29:13
Today is Thanksgiving Day! Although some countries do not celebrate it, it's a national holiday in other countries. Its a good time to get together with family and enjoy many delicacies. Many sit around the table, state the things they are grateful for and then stuff themselves with turkey and ham.
Although it promotes family togetherness, the purpose of this day should not be forgotten. It is a day to give thanks to God, hence the name of
Remain in me, as I also remain in you John 15:4
To abide means to stay, to remain. Jesus wants us to be dependent on Him, rely on him, trust Him, keep our focus on Him and when we do that He will abide in us. When He abides in us He will guide us, keep us, and make sure we have everything we want and need- just like the vine nourishes the branch so it can bear fruit.
We cannot bear fruit unless we remain in His word daily. His word joins us to Him and He is able to speak to us through His word therefore growing in Him daily. Just like a fruit, the more nourishment it gets, the more it grows. The more nourishment we get - the more we read the bible and apply it to our lives, the more we grown in Christ and know what He requires of us.
Let us abide in the Lord so that He may abide in us. God bless you and may you continue to be stayed in Him.
If this was a blessing to you, share it with someone. Thank you.
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
The Lord cares for us so much that instead of us being burdened by our problems, He wants us to cast them all on Him - not some but ALL. What other god do you know cares for you that much? None!
Our God does not want us to be burdened by our problems, therefore, give them to Him. He knows what to do with them and can solve them better than we ever can.
Let this be our reaction when we have cares or issues - give them to the Lord.
Share with friends and others. God bless you!
Fear not, I am with you Isaiah 41:10
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
I love that the word of the Lord stands the test of time. It was not only powerful and applicable then but now and forever more. Therefore we can still hold on to God's words.
God is reminding us who He is. He is here with us, He is our strength, our help and will uphold us with His righteous right hand.
When we are fearful or dismayed, hold on to these words and other words of God that will encourage you and help you remember the God that you serve.
God bless you and keep you! Please share this with someone. Thank you in advance!
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalms 34:17
The power of the righteous! What does it mean to be righteous? Well there are many definitions out there but simply put it is following God's words, doing the right things that He has outlined in the bible.
God has so many promises for those who are righteous and this is one of them. The Lord will deliver them out of their troubles when they cry out. Don't you want the Lord to deliver you from your troubles from your mere crying out? I know I do.
If we are not righteous, let us become righteous so we can live out the promises God has for us.
Hope this was a blessing to you and if it was, share it with someone. Thank you in advance!
With Lovingkindness I have drawn you
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Jeremiah 31:3
I always thought of the bible as a love story from the beginning of time and that will last forever. The love that Lord had for us has not changed and will not change. The Lord does not change therefore His words and His love does not change.
The Lord loves us and has always shown His love for us. Let us bask in this love by drawing near to Him and showing our appreciation for His unconditional love.
Thoughts of Peace and not of evil
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
The Lord never intended for His people to suffer nor was that His intent from the creation of man. Here the Lord is reminding His people that although things may not be going the way you may like or may have foreseen, I (the Lord) know what I have planned for you, they are not thoughts of evil but of peace that will give you a future and hope.
In times of despair there seems to be no hope nor a future but it is in those times, to pray God's words and speak His words of hope back to Him and into our lives. It works miracles when you pray God's words.
Let us be reminded that God wants the best for us, He wants us to have peace and a prosperous future and hope. The road to that place isn't always easy but keep your eyes on the destination.
If this has been a blessing to you, share it with someone. May the Lord keep you.
His favor is for life
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Psalms 30:5
David's life was in jeopardy when as he describes at the beginning of this Psalms. He says that he cried to the Lord and the Lord heard him, brought his soul out of the grave and saved him that's why he gives thanks.
Sometimes we may be in the pit of death and still walk among the living. We may be so low that the only person who can truly save us in our Almighty Father. No matter how much we may anger Him know that when we start to walk in accordance to His word, His favor is for life. He is able to save us even from death. God's favor is what we should all desire, not his wrath.
God will fight our battles
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
"With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. 2 Chronicles 32:8
"With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. 2 Chronicles 32:8
King Hezekiah told the people this after Sennacherib king of Assyria invaded and destroyed their city. The people were discouraged after this but Hezekiah reminded them what their God is able to do.
In life we may forget that our God is here to help us and to fight our battles for us. Do not be dismayed by your troubles or how big they may seem. God is here to help his faithful servants and those who called on him. In the continuation of the chapter you will see where Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah prayed to God after the king of Assyria sent message of how he will destroy them and also insulting God. After praying, God sent an angel and it killed all of his top officials and army and they were put to shame.
We have to know our God is able to do any and everything. Don't let anything scare you, nothing life can throw at you can compare to what God can do to deliver you.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress
Monday, October 24th, 2011
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. - Psalms 18:2
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. - Psalms 18:2
Throughout the Psalms this is a repeated theme all because of one of the greatest realizations: Let the Lord be your all. When you cannot fight, when you are hurt, when you are angry, when you are depressed - whatever may befall you in life, Let the Lord be your fortress and the one who will deliver you out of any and everything. Let him be your strength when you are weak and always put your trust in Him. He is our shield and the horn of our salvation and our stronghold.
Don't worry about things because when you do, you are telling God that you don't think He can take care of it. Put things in God's hands and let Him work it out and rest assured that He will.
Matthew 5 - Jesus Christ Came to Fulfill
In Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus tells us what He came to do while giving his sermon on the mount.
It can be likened to a relationship. First, there is the initial period where
17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.Fulfill means to accomplish, complete or realize. Jesus came not to do away with the law but to bring both the law and prophets to fulfillment.
It can be likened to a relationship. First, there is the initial period where
Never Let Me Go Hebrews 13:5
Hebrews 13:5…“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
I know what it is to have the weight of the world on your shoulders, to feel like at any minute you are going to break. I know how it feels to be surrounded by people and feel alone. I know what it feels like to believe that no one will ever understand you. I know how it feels to let someone into your world, trusting that maybe if I open up, someone will finally understand
God looks at the heart
A good friend send me this morning devotional and I thought I would share it. The message went on to say "God can read your heart like an open book, when others can only see what's on the surface of your life.
I was moved to share it because I know how it feels when it seems only God really
knows your heart and your intent. You can tell others what's in your heart and they sometimes will never know but God knows.
knows your heart and your intent. You can tell others what's in your heart and they sometimes will never know but God knows.
But what help is it to you if
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