Today is a beautiful bright sunny day and I just love it! As I've been out today, basking in the sun, I just thank God for the beauty of HIS creation. It is a blessing to smell the clean fresh air, feel the breeze and see flocks of chirping birds swoop down to gather food. Spring is certainly here : ) Yes there are a few clouds in the sky blocking the sun's rays from time to time, but that bright light can still be seen peeking through.
This beautiful weather brought a particular verse of scripture to mind. Matthew 5:16 (AMP) says, "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
As the wonderful sun shines in the sky, let us children of God remember to let the SON, living on the inside of us, shine brightly through our words, deeds and actions. Let others see that you live for HIM and the love, joy and peace that brings. Our heavenly Father will then be recognized, exalted and praised. Even when
those clouds come- things, people or situations that try to dim your light, remember that the love of JESUS can still shine through.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
DECISIONS
Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not to thy own understanding. Acknowledge HIM in all your ways and HE will direct thy paths."
The above passage of scripture is one I always cling to when faced with making an important decision. I must consult the Lord, knowing that HE knows what is best for me. After all, HE did create me and HE has a plan and purpose for my life. As a parent, you are faced with the responsibilty of making important decisions on behalf of your children. I am so thankful that I can seek the Lord and know that HE will guide me. Often parents will say, "There is no instruction booklet on raising children." I firmly disagree. God has given us HIS WORD to lead us and guide us. As children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), surely HE wants to be involved in the decisions we make on their behalf. My hope is that parents would utilize another precious gift from the LORD - the HOLY BIBLE. It's up to us parents to STUDY GOD'S WORD, PRAY and SEEK HIM in our daily lives. Then we can know and understand HIS instruction for our lives.
The above passage of scripture is one I always cling to when faced with making an important decision. I must consult the Lord, knowing that HE knows what is best for me. After all, HE did create me and HE has a plan and purpose for my life. As a parent, you are faced with the responsibilty of making important decisions on behalf of your children. I am so thankful that I can seek the Lord and know that HE will guide me. Often parents will say, "There is no instruction booklet on raising children." I firmly disagree. God has given us HIS WORD to lead us and guide us. As children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), surely HE wants to be involved in the decisions we make on their behalf. My hope is that parents would utilize another precious gift from the LORD - the HOLY BIBLE. It's up to us parents to STUDY GOD'S WORD, PRAY and SEEK HIM in our daily lives. Then we can know and understand HIS instruction for our lives.
Monday, March 28, 2011
THE ONLY ONE
Wow! I can't believe how long it's been since my last post. Life gets quite busy at our household every Spring and this year we've been pleasantly busy with birthday celebrations and baptisms among many other things. I praise GOD daily for HIS abiding presence in our lives. It is a blessing.
As stated before in a previous post, I find daily devotional time to be vitally important. Keep GOD first!
Your days go so much better. Why? Perspective is based on HIM and HIS blessings, HIS grace, HIS mercy, HIS love and HIS promises. A recent study for me was based on the story of Noah found in Genesis 6-9.
As a child growing up, I loved the story of Noah's Ark, in part because I was an animal lover. However, today, after much growth and spiritual maturity, I love this story because of Noah and his love for GOD. It's amazing to think that in ALL the earth, Noah was found to be the only righteous man, worshipping and serving the Lord, following HIS commands and not the wicked ways of the world. Wow! THE ONLY ONE IN ALL THE WORLD!
So often, people feel uncomfortable being the only one. However, GOD calls HIS children to stand out and be different. It's okay if you're the only one to stand on your faith and step out to do what HE has called you to do, despite what the world might think or say. It's okay to be the only one praising HIM and expressing joy when everyone else is being negative and complaining. Does it take strength? Sure. But remember, HE gives us HIS strength.
I think what's most powerful to understand is that when we feel like we stand alone here on the earth, God in heaven is standing right along with those who love HIM. HIS Holy Spirit living on the inside of us gives us that strength to stand and be the only one living as HE would have us to.
Psalm 28:7 (NLT) says , "The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust HIM with all my heart. He helps me and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving."
Even in today's world, we as believer's in CHRIST JESUS can trust in the Lord and be filled with joy, loving HIM, following HIM, and most of all telling others about HIM.
As stated before in a previous post, I find daily devotional time to be vitally important. Keep GOD first!
Your days go so much better. Why? Perspective is based on HIM and HIS blessings, HIS grace, HIS mercy, HIS love and HIS promises. A recent study for me was based on the story of Noah found in Genesis 6-9.
As a child growing up, I loved the story of Noah's Ark, in part because I was an animal lover. However, today, after much growth and spiritual maturity, I love this story because of Noah and his love for GOD. It's amazing to think that in ALL the earth, Noah was found to be the only righteous man, worshipping and serving the Lord, following HIS commands and not the wicked ways of the world. Wow! THE ONLY ONE IN ALL THE WORLD!
So often, people feel uncomfortable being the only one. However, GOD calls HIS children to stand out and be different. It's okay if you're the only one to stand on your faith and step out to do what HE has called you to do, despite what the world might think or say. It's okay to be the only one praising HIM and expressing joy when everyone else is being negative and complaining. Does it take strength? Sure. But remember, HE gives us HIS strength.
I think what's most powerful to understand is that when we feel like we stand alone here on the earth, God in heaven is standing right along with those who love HIM. HIS Holy Spirit living on the inside of us gives us that strength to stand and be the only one living as HE would have us to.
Psalm 28:7 (NLT) says , "The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust HIM with all my heart. He helps me and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving."
Even in today's world, we as believer's in CHRIST JESUS can trust in the Lord and be filled with joy, loving HIM, following HIM, and most of all telling others about HIM.
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