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May 04, 2012
God is always first
Recently I had to sit down with God and have a long talk with Him about me.
You see my concern was letting my time get away from me and not giving him the quality time that he deserves and I need too. Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that God can be put on the back burner and we not realize it until there is a crisis.
There is not but so many hours in a day, but God should always be first and not substituted at our convenient. God should be accessible to us at the moment we wake up in the morning to start our day and end our day at night.
I know I am not along in feeling this way so as Christian folks let's remember who, what, and why we exist in the first place. We are here not by chance but by a higher power than our own.
The Rosebud
March 30, 2012
How Long Lord
As the world is watching this unfortunate and dreadful tragedy of Trayvon Martin death, I can only look to God for understanding of a continued saga of the life as we know it in this universe.
This law that States have enacted "stand your ground" has and was created for just what is happening across this country, shoot to kill. There is a law to protect you from prosecution. I can't help but feel overwhelmed and concern for our youth of today. I too have grandchildren as others do that want to see them grow up to become productive citizens and given the same rights to achieve their goals.
Beneath the surface there is still and always will be racialism in America. But in today's society our people of all races that believe in God will never turn back the hands of time ever again. Our youth did not live in the days of our four fathers and mothers, but know the struggles of the pass and will not be turned around to repeat it.
God said, be still and let me fight your battles. "How long Lord", "How long!"
The Rosebud
This law that States have enacted "stand your ground" has and was created for just what is happening across this country, shoot to kill. There is a law to protect you from prosecution. I can't help but feel overwhelmed and concern for our youth of today. I too have grandchildren as others do that want to see them grow up to become productive citizens and given the same rights to achieve their goals.
Beneath the surface there is still and always will be racialism in America. But in today's society our people of all races that believe in God will never turn back the hands of time ever again. Our youth did not live in the days of our four fathers and mothers, but know the struggles of the pass and will not be turned around to repeat it.
God said, be still and let me fight your battles. "How long Lord", "How long!"
The Rosebud
March 19, 2012
God's Perspective
Psl 17:1 O Lord, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from an honest heart.
David discovered that joy is far deeper than happiness because it is based on external circumstances, but joy is lasting because it is based on God's presence with us. As we learn to contemplate this presence, not only will we discover the deeper, but a true connection to our confidence in God's abiding love for us
The world was a frightening violent place in David's time, and it still is today. Who can help but cry out to God after watching the evening news filled with rape, murder, and terrorism? The bible tells us that God is able to protect us, and we know too in the deep and lasting assurance of God's presence we can rest assure of his comfort. Is your eternal future protected by this same hope?
God's perspective: we were made just a little lower than the angels. When we recognize that God bestows on us this kind of honor and glory, we begin to understand our value. The healthies self image is produced from the merging of humility and God given honor. We dishonor God when we dishonor ourselves and we also dishonor God when we forget that our life and position in life come from him alone.
Remember that pride is like a cancer of the soul. Beginning with a few cells of self congratulation, boasting, or vanity, it soon grows unchecked into arrogance and conceit. Soon there is no room left for the healthy cells that worship God and pursue healthy purposes. As with cancer, the key to eliminating pride is to subject it to the surgeon's scalpel before it has a chance to grow out of control. Through confession and repentance, invite God to cleanse your heart of pride.
The Rosebud
David discovered that joy is far deeper than happiness because it is based on external circumstances, but joy is lasting because it is based on God's presence with us. As we learn to contemplate this presence, not only will we discover the deeper, but a true connection to our confidence in God's abiding love for us
The world was a frightening violent place in David's time, and it still is today. Who can help but cry out to God after watching the evening news filled with rape, murder, and terrorism? The bible tells us that God is able to protect us, and we know too in the deep and lasting assurance of God's presence we can rest assure of his comfort. Is your eternal future protected by this same hope?
God's perspective: we were made just a little lower than the angels. When we recognize that God bestows on us this kind of honor and glory, we begin to understand our value. The healthies self image is produced from the merging of humility and God given honor. We dishonor God when we dishonor ourselves and we also dishonor God when we forget that our life and position in life come from him alone.
Remember that pride is like a cancer of the soul. Beginning with a few cells of self congratulation, boasting, or vanity, it soon grows unchecked into arrogance and conceit. Soon there is no room left for the healthy cells that worship God and pursue healthy purposes. As with cancer, the key to eliminating pride is to subject it to the surgeon's scalpel before it has a chance to grow out of control. Through confession and repentance, invite God to cleanse your heart of pride.
The Rosebud
February 05, 2012
Keep Working It You Will Be Find
I was listening to a minister this morning and he was talking about something I was pondering inside of myself. How you must hold your peace at times when others are constantly putting you down concerning ideas or direction that God is leading you. But you are suppose to embrace there goals and ideas because they are who they are and there word is concrete.
I am so glad that I know that I know who my Father is, and not allow people to judge me for my pass. But I look to God who is the finisher of my life and the joy of my salvation. I am content where God has my life at this time. I have learn to rely on God's promises and Christ's power to help me to stay content and in His will.
I am grateful for everything that God has blessed me with. We can trust that God will always meet our needs. We can be assured that even if it is the courage to face death when the time comes, He is with us.
Philippians 4:9, 13, and 19
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do and the God of peace will be with you.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
The Rosebud
I am so glad that I know that I know who my Father is, and not allow people to judge me for my pass. But I look to God who is the finisher of my life and the joy of my salvation. I am content where God has my life at this time. I have learn to rely on God's promises and Christ's power to help me to stay content and in His will.
I am grateful for everything that God has blessed me with. We can trust that God will always meet our needs. We can be assured that even if it is the courage to face death when the time comes, He is with us.
Philippians 4:9, 13, and 19
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do and the God of peace will be with you.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
The Rosebud
January 09, 2012
No Mountain Is To High When God Is Leading The Way
Ecclesiates 3:11 (NIV) He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men: yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
As you begin the New Year I want to encourage you to increase your bible reading by one verse a day. Your commitment to starting off fresh each day with a word from God gives you a refreshing spiritual rejuvenation inside of you. It's a feeling that only the Holy Spirit can give you.
Let's make this year about "self". Take a deep look at yourself and re-examine this pass year to see what was it that you kept putting off, what could you have done better, or what is God telling you and you are still not being obedient to His word for your life. We all have something to reverse, correct, or complete while we still have the opportunity.
God gives us choices, he doesn't try to break your arm to make you do right; you have a free will. What do you want to do with your self? It's your "life"!
The New Year has so many possibilities for us to seek and God is just waiting to help. Let me know how you are doing.
The Rosebud
As you begin the New Year I want to encourage you to increase your bible reading by one verse a day. Your commitment to starting off fresh each day with a word from God gives you a refreshing spiritual rejuvenation inside of you. It's a feeling that only the Holy Spirit can give you.
Let's make this year about "self". Take a deep look at yourself and re-examine this pass year to see what was it that you kept putting off, what could you have done better, or what is God telling you and you are still not being obedient to His word for your life. We all have something to reverse, correct, or complete while we still have the opportunity.
God gives us choices, he doesn't try to break your arm to make you do right; you have a free will. What do you want to do with your self? It's your "life"!
The New Year has so many possibilities for us to seek and God is just waiting to help. Let me know how you are doing.
The Rosebud
December 08, 2011
Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year
Well God has brought us through another year with grace. As we look back over this year, it has been tough for many if not all of us in some way with the economy being what it is. But through it all God has seen that we have rose above our circumstances and overcame our challenges.
I could remind you of Jesus, who is the reason for the season but I suspect as christian you already know that. I could remind you of the many blessings to be thankful for that God answered. But you also know that and have given thanks to God way before today.
What I would like for you to do this holiday season is to give of your selves and be a blessing to someone else. I want you to pass God's goodness on to others. Examples of this; giving can food to the food banks so others may eat throughout the year. Donating used clothes to the men and women shelters. Volunteer by helping at soup kitchens and nursing homes to feed the needy and the elderly. If you really think about it I am sure you can think of your own act of kindness this holiday season and throughout the years to come. Jesus would be proud to call you His child of God.
Finally, I want each and every one of us to spend time with our families and give each other kisses and hugs. Let them know how much they are loved and needed in your life. If family is not near call them on the telephone, send flowers to your parents or grandparents. If you do not have family, reach out to that special person over this year that has been extra kind and given to you for no reason at all.
Remember that God puts special angels in our pathway to protect us, guide us, and nurture us along our journey of life.
May this Christmas bring you and your Family joy, love, peace and a prosperous New Year.
The Rosebud
I could remind you of Jesus, who is the reason for the season but I suspect as christian you already know that. I could remind you of the many blessings to be thankful for that God answered. But you also know that and have given thanks to God way before today.
What I would like for you to do this holiday season is to give of your selves and be a blessing to someone else. I want you to pass God's goodness on to others. Examples of this; giving can food to the food banks so others may eat throughout the year. Donating used clothes to the men and women shelters. Volunteer by helping at soup kitchens and nursing homes to feed the needy and the elderly. If you really think about it I am sure you can think of your own act of kindness this holiday season and throughout the years to come. Jesus would be proud to call you His child of God.
Finally, I want each and every one of us to spend time with our families and give each other kisses and hugs. Let them know how much they are loved and needed in your life. If family is not near call them on the telephone, send flowers to your parents or grandparents. If you do not have family, reach out to that special person over this year that has been extra kind and given to you for no reason at all.
Remember that God puts special angels in our pathway to protect us, guide us, and nurture us along our journey of life.
May this Christmas bring you and your Family joy, love, peace and a prosperous New Year.
The Rosebud
November 11, 2011
God Never Leaves Us
I have watched God answer some amazing prayers over the course of the last several years in the lives of family, friends, co-workers and people I have never met. Always in God's timing, but right on time. He has been there for me even when I was not aware of His presence, but most recently he has given me grace to still be here. I humble myself whenever I speak of the goodness of the Lord because it did not have to be.
Regardless of how, when, or where my father in heaven is in my time of need, he has never forsaken me and for this I am so graceful. God continues to open doors for me that I don't even see coming and closes doors that need to be sealed.
I do take my prayer time with God seriously, but I do admit I sometimes feel that I am rushing through my prayers because of my daily routine and God will understand. But he will also remind us that He comes first. Only God through prayer is able to meet the needs of many situations without me physically being in the presence of someone to hear what their needs may be.
God never leaves his children along; he is in there fighting the battle for us through those dark days of despair. My best gift from him is to stay obedient and lift up those that are crying out for his love and salvation. Sometimes praying to God can become overwhelming to me; there is so much pain and despair in the world that God needs his intercessors to constantly be praying for his people. I find myself stopping to pray right then and there while it is fresh in my mind. Your prayers do not always have to be long for God to understand what you are asking for on behalf of someone. When you don't know what to ask for, God will direct your path. Also, sometimes it is not what a person requests, but what the Holy Spirit really knows what that person is really in need of.
So as we begin the holiday season, remember to thank God for all he has done for you, through out this year. Love one another unconditionally, giving thanks for your many blessings and most of all giving of your self to be a blessing to others.
The Rosebud
Regardless of how, when, or where my father in heaven is in my time of need, he has never forsaken me and for this I am so graceful. God continues to open doors for me that I don't even see coming and closes doors that need to be sealed.
I do take my prayer time with God seriously, but I do admit I sometimes feel that I am rushing through my prayers because of my daily routine and God will understand. But he will also remind us that He comes first. Only God through prayer is able to meet the needs of many situations without me physically being in the presence of someone to hear what their needs may be.
God never leaves his children along; he is in there fighting the battle for us through those dark days of despair. My best gift from him is to stay obedient and lift up those that are crying out for his love and salvation. Sometimes praying to God can become overwhelming to me; there is so much pain and despair in the world that God needs his intercessors to constantly be praying for his people. I find myself stopping to pray right then and there while it is fresh in my mind. Your prayers do not always have to be long for God to understand what you are asking for on behalf of someone. When you don't know what to ask for, God will direct your path. Also, sometimes it is not what a person requests, but what the Holy Spirit really knows what that person is really in need of.
So as we begin the holiday season, remember to thank God for all he has done for you, through out this year. Love one another unconditionally, giving thanks for your many blessings and most of all giving of your self to be a blessing to others.
The Rosebud
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