But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away 2 Corinthians 3:16
Oftentimes we put on a facade. A happy face. The world expects us to be "fine". When someone asks "How are you today" they oftentimes don't really want to know. With the exception of close friends or close family members, they really just don't care.
I find it comforting to know that no matter what, no matter how I feel or what I am going through, I can go to the Lord. He knows what I am going through before I even tell Him, He is just waiting for me to talk it out with Him. How it brings me a peace to know that I always have a friend who will see me like and I am and still love and accept me.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Verse of the Day
Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and delight. Psalm 43:3-4
It's fall. I have been away for a bit. Traveling for work, then for vacation. Sometimes life is way too hectic.lol
The vacation was nice. I saw family for a couple of days, and I was at a good friend's wedding. Like all weddings, the bride was beautiful. It was really a good time. They were happy, the friends were happy, the family was happy. It was a good day.
The one thing that struck me was that the divorce rate is so high today in America. Not sure about other countries, but it's high in America. I was talking to another friend at the wedding, and she and her husband of 11+ years are having problems. Serious problems. I reflected some on my marraige, and then on my divorce. The one thing I realized is that sometimes we try to find happiness in other people. No one can make us happy. Happiness in and of itself is fleeting. True joy is everlasting, and true joy can only come from our relationship with the Lord. Surrendering to Him, to the Holy Spirit, and really striving to live a Christ like life. More and more I realize the importance of having the focus of my life be the Lord.
It's fall. I have been away for a bit. Traveling for work, then for vacation. Sometimes life is way too hectic.lol
The vacation was nice. I saw family for a couple of days, and I was at a good friend's wedding. Like all weddings, the bride was beautiful. It was really a good time. They were happy, the friends were happy, the family was happy. It was a good day.
The one thing that struck me was that the divorce rate is so high today in America. Not sure about other countries, but it's high in America. I was talking to another friend at the wedding, and she and her husband of 11+ years are having problems. Serious problems. I reflected some on my marraige, and then on my divorce. The one thing I realized is that sometimes we try to find happiness in other people. No one can make us happy. Happiness in and of itself is fleeting. True joy is everlasting, and true joy can only come from our relationship with the Lord. Surrendering to Him, to the Holy Spirit, and really striving to live a Christ like life. More and more I realize the importance of having the focus of my life be the Lord.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Verse of the Day
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. John 4:24
Wow! I need the Spirit right now. I have been verrry busy these last few days. I am traveling tomorrow, fly back home Friday, and have another trip next week. I think this will help me keep some perspective during my schedule. I must be cognizant of the Spirit, and really seek to worship God no matter what's going on.
Wow! I need the Spirit right now. I have been verrry busy these last few days. I am traveling tomorrow, fly back home Friday, and have another trip next week. I think this will help me keep some perspective during my schedule. I must be cognizant of the Spirit, and really seek to worship God no matter what's going on.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Verse of the Day
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20
Whenever I read this verse I am really just amazed. I do know that God loves us. He wants a personal relationship with us. Everyone of us!! I know what a blessing the Lord has been to me. I know what inviting the Spirit into my life has done for me. I am changed beyond words. I truly am a new creature in Christ. The old has died, and the new has been born.
My prayer today is that my life will be a light unto others. It will be a lamp that people will see. They will see my joy, and want to know "where does this come from"? My prayer is that everyone will open the door and invite Christ into their life, to see the true transforming grace that comes from His mercy and love for us.
Whenever I read this verse I am really just amazed. I do know that God loves us. He wants a personal relationship with us. Everyone of us!! I know what a blessing the Lord has been to me. I know what inviting the Spirit into my life has done for me. I am changed beyond words. I truly am a new creature in Christ. The old has died, and the new has been born.
My prayer today is that my life will be a light unto others. It will be a lamp that people will see. They will see my joy, and want to know "where does this come from"? My prayer is that everyone will open the door and invite Christ into their life, to see the true transforming grace that comes from His mercy and love for us.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Verse of the Day
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29
Sometimes when I have a bad day, I can have the attitude to go with it. I find myself being snappy without cause, and invariably I feel bad if I do that, but I find myself being like that on occasion. However, as I continue to try to grow as a person, I challenge myself to find areas where I need to work on, and strive to improve those areas. This verse really is a challenge to me to watch what I say. It's o.k. if I am having a bad day, or if I get angry about something, or hurt, but I do have to watch what I say in repsonse to those situations.
Sometimes when I have a bad day, I can have the attitude to go with it. I find myself being snappy without cause, and invariably I feel bad if I do that, but I find myself being like that on occasion. However, as I continue to try to grow as a person, I challenge myself to find areas where I need to work on, and strive to improve those areas. This verse really is a challenge to me to watch what I say. It's o.k. if I am having a bad day, or if I get angry about something, or hurt, but I do have to watch what I say in repsonse to those situations.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Verse of the Day
Consider Abraham: "He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." Galatians 3:6
If you know the story of Abraham, you know that even in today's times, with all the medical breakthroughs that we have, no one would believe that the birth of Isaac would be possible. However, Abraham held fast to God's promise. He knew that he and Sarah would have a son. He was approximately 100 years old, and Sarah was old and barren. And yet she gave birth to their son Isaac. God honored Abraham's faith.
God wants us to have faith in Him, and when we do have faith, He honors it. Notice that Abraham "was credited as righteous" because of his faith in God. I need to work on my faith. I could definitely learn something from Abraham.
If you know the story of Abraham, you know that even in today's times, with all the medical breakthroughs that we have, no one would believe that the birth of Isaac would be possible. However, Abraham held fast to God's promise. He knew that he and Sarah would have a son. He was approximately 100 years old, and Sarah was old and barren. And yet she gave birth to their son Isaac. God honored Abraham's faith.
God wants us to have faith in Him, and when we do have faith, He honors it. Notice that Abraham "was credited as righteous" because of his faith in God. I need to work on my faith. I could definitely learn something from Abraham.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Verse of the Day
22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Luke 12:22-23
I have to say that when I was a teenager I was fashion conscious. I wanted to wear the "in" clothes. I still like to dress nicely. However, I have learned that it's truly not about what I wear, and I really don't need to worry about all of that. God always supplies my needs. The teenagers today (at least the few that I happen to be around) are so much more into fashion than I ever was, and the brands that are "in" today are very expensive.
Food...I love trying new foods, but so many people really almost worship food. Gluttony is prevelant in the US, and obesity is at epic proportions. I sometimes just want to shake people and say "this is so unhealthy"!!! It's amazing really, that people seem to have an almost worship of food. Once again, we are not supposed to become absorbed in food...God will provide food, clothing and shelter.
I have to say that when I was a teenager I was fashion conscious. I wanted to wear the "in" clothes. I still like to dress nicely. However, I have learned that it's truly not about what I wear, and I really don't need to worry about all of that. God always supplies my needs. The teenagers today (at least the few that I happen to be around) are so much more into fashion than I ever was, and the brands that are "in" today are very expensive.
Food...I love trying new foods, but so many people really almost worship food. Gluttony is prevelant in the US, and obesity is at epic proportions. I sometimes just want to shake people and say "this is so unhealthy"!!! It's amazing really, that people seem to have an almost worship of food. Once again, we are not supposed to become absorbed in food...God will provide food, clothing and shelter.
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