Good morning,
When we look at ourselves, what do we see? Do we see sadness, sorrow, pain, disappointment, contempt, worry, anger, resentment, hate, jealousy? But what does God see? He sees greatness, holiness, love, beauty, a WONDERFUL PIECE OF WORK that He created. There are people out there who wonder why they're here, why bad things happen to them and at the end of the day they see all those negative things because they don't see God because of the distractions (negative things). During these times right now when we've lost loved ones, the economic turmoil, wars being fought spiritually and physically, communities falling apart, families breaking up and it seems like SOMETIMES there is just NO ANSWER, what do you do?
When you're feeling all these things get yourself up, get yourself going and get to a SAFE PLACE. Get a way to get to God. Whether it's church, a trusted friend, a long ride in your car, whatever it may be, as long as it's positive, get to God. Don't let the hurt, trials and tribulations consume you. Turn your focus to God!!!
Romans 12: 1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (KJV)
Whatever your HURT is give it to God....Lay it at His feet!!! He'll take care of it.
James
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
MADE WHOLE
Good evening all,
I heard a message the other day driving from Florida and I wanted to share it with you.
One day a child was in his Pastor's office and as he was preparing his sermon the child kept asking questions after question after question until finally he stopped what he was doing and not to be angry with the child, he grabbed a piece of paper with a picture of the world on it and tore it into tiny pieces then he gave it to the child with some tape and told him to put it back together. Now, thinking this would occupy the child for awhile so he could finish his sermon, within a matter of minutes the child came back with the picture taped correctly. To the pastor's amazement he asked him how he did it so fast. The child said he turned each piece of paper over and saw a picture of a man and taped it together. WOW!!!
What this meant to me was that the world is torn apart by drug abuse, alcoholism, sexual abuse, child abuse, spousal abuse, teen pregnancy, etc, etc. The list goes on and in order for us to change the world we have to let Jesus be the tape that will put us back together so that we are equipped to make a change in other peoples' lives.
Are you broken, battered, beaten and kicked around by life's challenges? Then let Jesus put you back together so that people can see what a mighty God we serve. Let our light shine before men.
James
I heard a message the other day driving from Florida and I wanted to share it with you.
One day a child was in his Pastor's office and as he was preparing his sermon the child kept asking questions after question after question until finally he stopped what he was doing and not to be angry with the child, he grabbed a piece of paper with a picture of the world on it and tore it into tiny pieces then he gave it to the child with some tape and told him to put it back together. Now, thinking this would occupy the child for awhile so he could finish his sermon, within a matter of minutes the child came back with the picture taped correctly. To the pastor's amazement he asked him how he did it so fast. The child said he turned each piece of paper over and saw a picture of a man and taped it together. WOW!!!
What this meant to me was that the world is torn apart by drug abuse, alcoholism, sexual abuse, child abuse, spousal abuse, teen pregnancy, etc, etc. The list goes on and in order for us to change the world we have to let Jesus be the tape that will put us back together so that we are equipped to make a change in other peoples' lives.
Are you broken, battered, beaten and kicked around by life's challenges? Then let Jesus put you back together so that people can see what a mighty God we serve. Let our light shine before men.
James
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
GET IN POSITION
Good evening,
Colossians 3:1-4. "Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you will also appear with Him in glory".
What is your "position" with Christ? He conquered death so that we may live. So what is holding you back from getting in position? We have been exonerated and yet we still continue to hold on to those things which are not eternal and "fall" out of position. We need to put to "death" those things which are earthly. In other words, each and every day we need to give in to God's guidance and disciplinary action to get back in position. Yes, maybe He has to take away those "things" which has a hold on us to get our attention and it may hurt. But WHO knows best?
FATHER KNOWS BEST!!!
Colossians 3:12. "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience".
We have been elected to eternal salvation so put forth every effort to live and continue to live a GODLY life.
James
Colossians 3:1-4. "Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you will also appear with Him in glory".
What is your "position" with Christ? He conquered death so that we may live. So what is holding you back from getting in position? We have been exonerated and yet we still continue to hold on to those things which are not eternal and "fall" out of position. We need to put to "death" those things which are earthly. In other words, each and every day we need to give in to God's guidance and disciplinary action to get back in position. Yes, maybe He has to take away those "things" which has a hold on us to get our attention and it may hurt. But WHO knows best?
FATHER KNOWS BEST!!!
Colossians 3:12. "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience".
We have been elected to eternal salvation so put forth every effort to live and continue to live a GODLY life.
James
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
HOPE IS THE RESURRECTION
The resurrection gives my life meaning, direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances are. So when the enemy says to give up, let "HOPE" whisper to give it one more try.
1 Peter 1:3,4 - Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade, kept in heaven for you.
"Defeat the defeat before the defeat defeats you".
James
1 Peter 1:3,4 - Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade, kept in heaven for you.
"Defeat the defeat before the defeat defeats you".
James
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