January 23, 2009 – 12:53 pm
Have you stood in faith sooooooo long you want to grab a seat? I hear you. I’m with you.
We may be wonder if the God who gave us ears can actually hear, yet God tells us he does.
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.”Isaiah 59:1&2
Ouch. It sounds like, instead of grabbing the comfort of a chair, it would be better to get down on our knees…
Like Job, we may feel righteous and wonder why God has allowed these troubles to befall us. But let us not follow Job’s example in that regard. Let’s follow him in seeing God and repenting in “dust and ashes.” Let’s follow him in praying for our friends and being restored, double.
So, are you game? Do you want to pray and fast, seeking God? Submit your prayer request(s) here and pray for others in faith. Please also pray for a hedge of protection for this ministry, my family and myself. Thanks.
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December 10, 2008 – 11:03 am
With today’s fast-paced lifestyles, it’s easy to become stressed. It is easy to feel the weight of the world on our shoulders.
But God has said: “I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:4
Remember in times like these that we don’t have to take on the responsibility for another’s choices. Whether it be a spouse or child, a sister or nephew, everyone must decide for themselves whether — or not — to choose God.
“choose you this day whom ye will serve…” Joshua 24:15
So ultimately we are only responsible for our own choices. We can set a good example and try to make the right choices ourselves.
Least you still feel overwhelmed, remember: “it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.” Jeremiah 10:23
We can pray, go boldly to the throne of grace — for strength to face temptation, wisdom to make the right choices, and whatever else we may need.
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October 28, 2008 – 8:38 am
As the U.S. presidential election nears, I encourage you to surrender your hearts — and votes — to God. Why not ask him how he wants you to vote? I did.
A few months ago I had a frank talk with God about our elections. Although I usually vote, I told him I might not this time around because I wasn’t sure who to support. I told him, “if you want me to vote, let me know. Otherwise, I just won’t vote.”
In the succeeding months, he has made his choice exceedingly clear. Now, I look forward to casting my vote…not only to exercise my privilege, but to hopefully help our nation and build the kingdom of God on Earth.
It is my prayer that God will have mercy on our nation and give us a president who will hear his voice and obey … because we surely need his help, HIS rescue plan.
“choose you this day whom ye will serve…” Joshua 24:15
(If you have not surrendered your life to God, know it is the most important thing you can ever do for yourself. He has a plan for you: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
“I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10)
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September 17, 2008 – 9:32 am
“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
“And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus..” Ephesians 2:5,6
Life often proceeds at break-neck paces. We don’t have time for so many things we want to do. Although we know we need to take time with God, day after day may pass by.
There may be obstacles: Extra hours at work, lock of a quiet house, sheer exhaustion. But making time for God is like … choosing to spend time in heaven.
Yeah, Bible study lacks the allure of heaven. So does prayer. Yet we truly come to the throne of grace — a throne more recognizable when we praise him, either in word or song.
Making that commitment to spend time with God is what’s important. It may not be an hour every single day. There may be obstacles. Yet we can trust God to make opportunities for us and relax in what he allows for us.
When we make a commitment to seek God daily, and begin spending regular time with him, WE are the ones who really benefit.
Our spirits can refresh themselves in God’s presence; our minds can be renewed by the Word. We give God an opportunity to teach us, so many things WE need to know.
Then as we go about our routines, we’re more in tune with God. We’re more likely to enlist his aid, more likely to set our burdens down immediately and let him act on our behalf.
No matter we’re going through, we’re more likely to remember God. We’re more likely to sense our spirits are home in heaven, no matter what hell hole we’re in on Earth.
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September 3, 2008 – 10:29 am
It seems, at times, that life is like an arcade game — the game where you’re constantly beating down alligators.
There are a bunch of alligator heads which take turns popping up and down. Your job is to strike their heads whenever you can, gaining points for every one you successfully strike.
It can be challenging. At times, it may seem the alligators are winning…
Whenever life takes such a turn, it’s important to remember God’s promises to us in his word. It’s important to remember the battle is already won.
“thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57
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August 28, 2008 – 9:58 am
We can delude ourselves into thinking the rules are not meant for us. We can believe the devil’s lies that we won’t be punished, or that God isn’t watching after all.
But the Word of God sets us straight.
“he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.” Colossians 3:25
Father, help us to choose the good today and everyday, so we can reap good for our lives, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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When life hands us challenges, when we are weary from striving, we need to remember God is on our side. (See Psalm 56:9)
It may seem we’re entitled to be disappointed. Life may seem unfair. We may feel discouraged. But we need to remember: “we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” Romans 8:37
We need to remember God “giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57
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Every day we are bombarded by all kinds of evil. We may want to crawl in a hole somewhere, wall ourselves off from life, or cave in.
We may tell ourselves we’re not vulnerable. We may tell ourselves we are immune to evil’s influence. We may walk in a false, self confidence.
But we need to be humble and keep our priorities straight. We need to honor God and acknowledge it is him who is protecting us. And we need to make good choices, every day. We need to guard our hearts, even if it’s not popular.
While we cannot choose for our neighbor, and invariably we’ll be exposed to evil because of his choices, we need not choose it ourselves. We need not wallow in the evil.
When we do our best to keep God first, when we remember what is important to him, we can trust he will protect us.
The Bible tells us: “The LORD preserveth all them that love him,” Psalms 145:20
“thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57
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If you’re feeling very alone today, this message is for you.
If the cares of the world dominate your thoughts, if you feel burdened with responsibilities, slowed by obstacles, or weary from your efforts, this definitely is for you.
God’s word tells us: “ye are bought with a price,” 1 Corinthians 6:20
Know and rejoice that your maker loves you so much he sent his son Jesus to Earth to die in the flesh so you could be restored to himself.
Jesus, the Word of God, came to restore and save YOU.
You belong to him and he loves you very much.
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We may wonder how God can judge those who haven’t heard the good news about Jesus Christ. We may wonder how he can judge when people don’t have Bibles, or pastors, or churches — when they may not even have people setting good examples around them…
But the Bible tells us in 1 John 4:8 that God is love and, when we reflect on that, it is easier to understand. The questions become: Do we choose to love, or hate? Do we chose to forgive in mercy, or condemn? Do we spent our lives in self indulgence, or do we choose to help others?
Those who have been taught the good news have more reason to choose these good things, yes. But we all are made good and given opportunities to choose good.
“…choose you this day whom ye will serve,” Joshua 24:15
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