My Meditations
Colossians 3:1-5
"If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of the God. Set you mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed which amounts to idolatry. "
I need to hear this.
Revelation 4
Scene of Heaven-John's Vision on the island as an old man about to die.
“The sweetest thing of all my life has been the longing . . . to find the place where all the beauty came from.” But when Lewis was born again to see the glory of God in Christ, he never said again that he didn’t know where the beauty came from. Now he knew where all the joy was pointing. On the last page of his autobiography, he explained the difference in his experience of Joy now and before.
I believe . . . that the old stab, the old bittersweet, has come to me as often and as sharply since my conversion as at any time of my life whatever. But I now know that the experience, considered as a state of my own mind, had never had the kind of importance I once gave it. It was valuable only as a pointer to something other and outer. While that other was in doubt, the pointer naturally loomed large in my thoughts. When we are lost in the woods the site of the signpost is a great matter. He who first sees it cries, ‘Look!’ The whole party gathers around and stares. But when we have found the road and are passing signposts every few miles, we shall not stop and stare. They will encourage us and we shall be grateful to the authority that set them up. But we shall not stop and stare, or not much; not on this road, though their pillars are of silver and their lettering of gold. ‘We would be at Jerusalem.’
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
No Good Does God keep from me
Today is such a Beautiful Day. Shortly I will go outside and enjoy this blue sky, warm sun, and dusting of clouds.
I woke up this morning, went to boot camp-did our challenging workout (crunches, running, pushups, running, climbers, running, flutter kicks, running, planks, running, and so on for a full hour) I know it is good for me. I am so thankful that Rick and Lucia offer to do this for free.
I don't have much time to write what is all on my mind....but for now all I can do is write in these words that I am Trusting the Lord to take all that I have into His loving Hands...the same hands that were nailed to the Cross. The same Heart that chose to love me first. He is my Father and I will never understand more than my Father. That is the design and order of life as God of all Heaven and Earth is Sovereign and is the Creator of all the Universe. I know His mind is far beyond any comprehension or understanding that my frail, small, peon speck of dust of matter will ever grasp in this life on earth.
I pray the following in the example of George Mueller as he also faced multiple crossroads of His life. "God I don't have Faith unless you give it to me now. I pray for Grace to Trust YOU, Oh Sovereign Father of my life. You are Trustworthy Lord. You are good in feast and famine. Will I only see your goodness when I think it is good that I see? Will you give me "_________" that it may Honor and give you Glory to your name for the rest of our days? As long as you have given us breath will you allow us to serve You with all our hearts, soul, and mind.... nothing less than full sacrifice of love for You, others, and our family. May your Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven!"
"a man plans his ways, but the Lord directs His paths." Words of encouragement given Yesterday by my dear Pastor and "Bro" Matt, whom God has chosen as one to Shepherd my heart.
I woke up this morning, went to boot camp-did our challenging workout (crunches, running, pushups, running, climbers, running, flutter kicks, running, planks, running, and so on for a full hour) I know it is good for me. I am so thankful that Rick and Lucia offer to do this for free.
I don't have much time to write what is all on my mind....but for now all I can do is write in these words that I am Trusting the Lord to take all that I have into His loving Hands...the same hands that were nailed to the Cross. The same Heart that chose to love me first. He is my Father and I will never understand more than my Father. That is the design and order of life as God of all Heaven and Earth is Sovereign and is the Creator of all the Universe. I know His mind is far beyond any comprehension or understanding that my frail, small, peon speck of dust of matter will ever grasp in this life on earth.
I pray the following in the example of George Mueller as he also faced multiple crossroads of His life. "God I don't have Faith unless you give it to me now. I pray for Grace to Trust YOU, Oh Sovereign Father of my life. You are Trustworthy Lord. You are good in feast and famine. Will I only see your goodness when I think it is good that I see? Will you give me "_________" that it may Honor and give you Glory to your name for the rest of our days? As long as you have given us breath will you allow us to serve You with all our hearts, soul, and mind.... nothing less than full sacrifice of love for You, others, and our family. May your Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven!"
"a man plans his ways, but the Lord directs His paths." Words of encouragement given Yesterday by my dear Pastor and "Bro" Matt, whom God has chosen as one to Shepherd my heart.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Love Note
Dear God...You loved me first with an everlasting love. I don't know why because I am just a little spek or dust mite compared to you. Thank you for everlasting life. The "New heaven and New earth". You will bring me into a perfect blissful state when I gaze forever on you face for eternity. You gave Your Son to me as a Full atoning sacrifice. A one time sacrifice. You perfectly unite me to you Lord. Spirit and Truth. Lord, I desire Truth in all parts. To live a glimmering resemblance of you. Will you be my husband all my life? I take you, I accept you.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
John Vision
Oh God, your Temple is here...you came as a Person in your fullness to earth and lived a perfect spotless life. Your Power to save me and all men now to the uttermost. Your Proclamation of the gospel raises the dead alive and forever. Your People gather as the remnant that remain.
I love this....Revelation 21:1&22
v.1 "Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea."
v.22 "But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple."
meditation on Jim Britt's sermon.
I love this....Revelation 21:1&22
v.1 "Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea."
v.22 "But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple."
meditation on Jim Britt's sermon.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Worship the Lord
Sunday Sermon
When we look at the Sun, we are awaken by the Sun.
We could say the same about God. When I look at the Son, I am awaken by the Son.
Right thoughts about God should evoke a right response.
Revelation 4:10 "Elders will fall before Him, who sits on the throne and will worship HIm who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Worthy are Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou didst create all things , and because of Thy will they existed and were created."
Book-Cost of Discipleship
Dietrich Bonhoffer- "Jesus said, 'ye are the salt of the World'...It is not for the disciples to decide whether they will be salt of the earth, for they are so whether they like it or not, they have been made salt by the call they have received."
When we look at the Sun, we are awaken by the Sun.
We could say the same about God. When I look at the Son, I am awaken by the Son.
Right thoughts about God should evoke a right response.
Revelation 4:10 "Elders will fall before Him, who sits on the throne and will worship HIm who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Worthy are Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou didst create all things , and because of Thy will they existed and were created."
Book-Cost of Discipleship
Dietrich Bonhoffer- "Jesus said, 'ye are the salt of the World'...It is not for the disciples to decide whether they will be salt of the earth, for they are so whether they like it or not, they have been made salt by the call they have received."
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
Listening to David Barton speak on Focus on the Family
Thanksgiving started because of the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth, Ma. It was a very cold winter and they lost about half of their colony. The Indians gave them food and supplies. They wanted to always remember a Day of Thanksgiving to God specifically because of providing and bringing them this far. They refer to multiple scripture passages on how they want to be like the Israelites before entering the land of Canaan. Moses warned them to always remember what God has done for them so that they would not live unfruitful lives.
Listening to the story of the Pilgrims settling, the forming of our Nation, Congress, Letters that John Adams wrote to his Abigail, and the careful thought of establishing Independence from Britain. America started with leaders revering and crediting God for His protection and blessing on America.
We are the most blessed nation in the World (I am truly convinced) and I believe that our Founding Fathers are the reason for all that God has given us today.
I am Thankful for:
1.Free country: worship and learn of God where i choose, have a job in the career path I choose, Go to the doctor and dentist I choose
2. Family
3. Church
4. My Salvation: Christ died for me to have a relationship with me, saved me, loves me. (I realize I did not list this first but I will leave it in this sequence to remind me that I take Him for granted and that I don't know enough what Christ saved me from and did for me and that I more than likely I need to spend time reminding myself about that in comparison of owning anything else in life or its treasures)
Thanksgiving started because of the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth, Ma. It was a very cold winter and they lost about half of their colony. The Indians gave them food and supplies. They wanted to always remember a Day of Thanksgiving to God specifically because of providing and bringing them this far. They refer to multiple scripture passages on how they want to be like the Israelites before entering the land of Canaan. Moses warned them to always remember what God has done for them so that they would not live unfruitful lives.
Listening to the story of the Pilgrims settling, the forming of our Nation, Congress, Letters that John Adams wrote to his Abigail, and the careful thought of establishing Independence from Britain. America started with leaders revering and crediting God for His protection and blessing on America.
We are the most blessed nation in the World (I am truly convinced) and I believe that our Founding Fathers are the reason for all that God has given us today.
I am Thankful for:
1.Free country: worship and learn of God where i choose, have a job in the career path I choose, Go to the doctor and dentist I choose
2. Family
3. Church
4. My Salvation: Christ died for me to have a relationship with me, saved me, loves me. (I realize I did not list this first but I will leave it in this sequence to remind me that I take Him for granted and that I don't know enough what Christ saved me from and did for me and that I more than likely I need to spend time reminding myself about that in comparison of owning anything else in life or its treasures)
Monday, September 28, 2009
A white porch swing
There is something wonderful about a white porch swing. You never know what memories may be built with your friend on a bench that swings back and forth.
I have looked high and low for a great bargain on a swing. I found a man selling swings on Craig's list. So I went to Spartenburg to pick it up for $75.00. I painted it white and hired my friend to hang the swing.
I swung on it tonight and thought about all the friends I will get to spend time sharing thoughts, talking, laughing, and spend quality time fellow shipping. I thought about how wonderful to be outside on a summer night talking to a friend, I thought about maybe one day I will sit beside my husband sharing hours of thoughts dreams, and enjoying the hours of life together. I thought about the crickets at night that will chime as I sit and unwind on my swing.
I am thankful for my white porch swing. :)
I have looked high and low for a great bargain on a swing. I found a man selling swings on Craig's list. So I went to Spartenburg to pick it up for $75.00. I painted it white and hired my friend to hang the swing.
I swung on it tonight and thought about all the friends I will get to spend time sharing thoughts, talking, laughing, and spend quality time fellow shipping. I thought about how wonderful to be outside on a summer night talking to a friend, I thought about maybe one day I will sit beside my husband sharing hours of thoughts dreams, and enjoying the hours of life together. I thought about the crickets at night that will chime as I sit and unwind on my swing.
I am thankful for my white porch swing. :)
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