And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16
The one thing that drawing closer to the Lord has made me realize is how much He actually loves me. How much He loves all of us. I cannot express how much comfort that has given me during difficult circumstances. I truly desire to live my life for God because I do have the Spirit in me, which is Christ in me.
Early this morning I got an alarming email from a very dear friend. She is not a born again believer. She was thinking about suicide for personal reasons I won't disclose. I tried to call and email her several times with no response, so I made a decision to visit her. She broke down, but after just some time, love and patience she finally started to come out of it. I was able to pray with her before I left. She does not know that peace and joy that the Lord can bring, and I am trying to be a witness to her. I do pray that she will truly understand that God is love.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Verse of the Day
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. Proverbs11:30
The Bible can oftentimes be confusing. I know. Sometimes I read something, and I find myself really wondering "what did I just read"? I am sure most of you have been there. If you have not, let me know-I can use you as my personal reference.lol
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. A tree has branches. It's "fruit" yields offspring". If we live a righteous life, our "branches and offspring" will hopefully follow suit. I do not mean your children...I mean anyone you come into contact with. We basically should strive to win souls for the Lord by living a righteous life. That is wisdom.
The Bible can oftentimes be confusing. I know. Sometimes I read something, and I find myself really wondering "what did I just read"? I am sure most of you have been there. If you have not, let me know-I can use you as my personal reference.lol
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. A tree has branches. It's "fruit" yields offspring". If we live a righteous life, our "branches and offspring" will hopefully follow suit. I do not mean your children...I mean anyone you come into contact with. We basically should strive to win souls for the Lord by living a righteous life. That is wisdom.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Verse of the Day
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. James 4:3
Have you ever prayed desperately for something and the prayer did not get answered? I know I have. However, what I have learned is that when I ask, when I sincerely pray for God's will to be done, that is what happens. It may not be my first choice, may not even be what I am praying for; however, I always pray that God's will is done because I know that is the best option for me time and again. I have just had to yield control, which can be difficult at times.
Have you ever prayed desperately for something and the prayer did not get answered? I know I have. However, what I have learned is that when I ask, when I sincerely pray for God's will to be done, that is what happens. It may not be my first choice, may not even be what I am praying for; however, I always pray that God's will is done because I know that is the best option for me time and again. I have just had to yield control, which can be difficult at times.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Verse of the Day
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
Sometimes we forget to be grateful. We become so absorbed in life, especially when times are good, that we just take things for granted. In America, especially, we have many blessings. I know that I have a good job. I have a good income. I have nice home. I attend an awesome church. I have some terrific friends. I sometimes forget to really give thanks to the Lord, and to acknowledge that all good and perfect things come from the Lord. Right now I am going to say thanks to the Lord for my blessings in life, and not just for the good, but for the "bad" as well.
Sometimes we forget to be grateful. We become so absorbed in life, especially when times are good, that we just take things for granted. In America, especially, we have many blessings. I know that I have a good job. I have a good income. I have nice home. I attend an awesome church. I have some terrific friends. I sometimes forget to really give thanks to the Lord, and to acknowledge that all good and perfect things come from the Lord. Right now I am going to say thanks to the Lord for my blessings in life, and not just for the good, but for the "bad" as well.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Verse of the Day
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ. Philippians 3:8
When I read this verse, I realize that is how far I have come in my relationship with the Lord. I truly, truly love Him above all other things. He is the most important part of my life, and so surpasses everything else that anything else truly is a loss compared to Jesus. Everything esle truly just pales in comparison to my love for Him. I am so in love with Jesus, so passionate about my salvation, that I could not imagine putting anything else about Him, above His will for my life, which I try to understand through the Holy Spirit (which is Christ in me).
When I read this verse, I realize that is how far I have come in my relationship with the Lord. I truly, truly love Him above all other things. He is the most important part of my life, and so surpasses everything else that anything else truly is a loss compared to Jesus. Everything esle truly just pales in comparison to my love for Him. I am so in love with Jesus, so passionate about my salvation, that I could not imagine putting anything else about Him, above His will for my life, which I try to understand through the Holy Spirit (which is Christ in me).
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Verse of the Day
For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? Romans 8:24
If we have something, why would we hope to have it? This verse is common sense, really. Paul is writing about being saved by Jesus's sacrificial death on the cross. He died for our sins. That gives us the hope of eternal salvation. Hope is defined as "To look forward to with confidence or expectation". As a Christian I do look forward to the day when I will meet my God in Heaven.
If we have something, why would we hope to have it? This verse is common sense, really. Paul is writing about being saved by Jesus's sacrificial death on the cross. He died for our sins. That gives us the hope of eternal salvation. Hope is defined as "To look forward to with confidence or expectation". As a Christian I do look forward to the day when I will meet my God in Heaven.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Verse of the Day
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16
You know, this proverb is soooo true. Sometimes, certain verses in the Bible just amaze me with the insight and wisdome that they offer. This is one of those verses. I would rather have wisdom and understanding over wealth untold anyday. Stupidity with money is never a good thing, and greed totally changes people. People who become obsesses with the next dollar, who try to "keep up with the Joneses", are never satisfied. They only have temporal happiness, and miss the joy that can come from truly seeking wisdom and understanding through a relationship with the Lord.
You know, this proverb is soooo true. Sometimes, certain verses in the Bible just amaze me with the insight and wisdome that they offer. This is one of those verses. I would rather have wisdom and understanding over wealth untold anyday. Stupidity with money is never a good thing, and greed totally changes people. People who become obsesses with the next dollar, who try to "keep up with the Joneses", are never satisfied. They only have temporal happiness, and miss the joy that can come from truly seeking wisdom and understanding through a relationship with the Lord.
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