Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Being Transformed By the Renewing of Our Minds
The hope for transformation for me has been much like one would hope for healing. When I first read Hinds Feet in High Places by Hannah Hurnard the hope was fanned into a flame as I read the scriptures with new insight. She based her allegory on many Biblical principles and my hope to love was birthed. Although her struggles in real life were different from mine ,my emotional afflictions seemed to be as crippling and certainly damaging to my service to Christ. When I was able to respond with joy to an event that use to bring me anger , I knew I wanted to glorify my LORD with a word of testimony. For the years of searching, the joys of finding, His streams of living water and grace. My emotions are finally revealing a healing that only His Holy Spirit could have given me, by the renewing of my mind in His Word.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Having A Foot To Stand On
There is no greater joy than knowing God's Word applies to your life. Those special times when a scripture comes to your mind and you just KNOW this is for you. I have a friend who has only one leg, and yes one foot. He has been doing the best he can with this one legged condition . When I ask him if he wants to attend church, he always says, "I don't want to miss out on an opportunity to worship the LORD." He stands on that one foot and praises God as long as the worship service allows . Lately his one foot has started hurting. I have been telling him he should probably stop standing on it so much. He called me last night to tell me about a scripture he wanted help to find. We found it in Ps 26:12 My foot standeth in an even place : in the congregations will I bless the LORD.His being glad that he has a foot to stand on to praise the LORD is a testimony I wanted to pass on you.
Monday, April 17, 2006
That God Is A Good God
Our God is a good God. He may give things, He may take away things, He may give and take away things again.
He is still a good God. God's goodness is in no way connected to my present day circumstances that are affected by things. His goodness, His mercy, endures forever. Everything about Him endures forever. Not one part of Him changes. There is no shadow in His turning.
He is a good God. He grants me mercy when I approach His seat. He grants me help in time of need. I do not tell Him what kind of help to give me. I let Him tell me what He will do. I trust and obey. I live knowing He is ever there with the help I need to obey His word.
Our God is a good God. When I think about His plan for my salvation and all was required was for me to receive it. I know and bow in awe .
Our God is a good God. When others seek to find Him in their story, I know that they will find Him. He is there for those who draw nigh unto Him.He is the Bread of Life. He gives living water to those who thirst.
Our God is a good God. I have peace for my children for I know they will return unto their borders.
Our God is a good God.
He is still a good God. God's goodness is in no way connected to my present day circumstances that are affected by things. His goodness, His mercy, endures forever. Everything about Him endures forever. Not one part of Him changes. There is no shadow in His turning.
He is a good God. He grants me mercy when I approach His seat. He grants me help in time of need. I do not tell Him what kind of help to give me. I let Him tell me what He will do. I trust and obey. I live knowing He is ever there with the help I need to obey His word.
Our God is a good God. When I think about His plan for my salvation and all was required was for me to receive it. I know and bow in awe .
Our God is a good God. When others seek to find Him in their story, I know that they will find Him. He is there for those who draw nigh unto Him.He is the Bread of Life. He gives living water to those who thirst.
Our God is a good God. I have peace for my children for I know they will return unto their borders.
Our God is a good God.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
The Bread of Life
Jesus said, "It is written, man shall not live by bread alone ,but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." How well He knew that we needed to be reminded of that. How wonderful it is that He offered Himself to be the Bread of Life. When we come to Him with a heart that is willing for Him to teach us, He just breaks that bread for us so we can eat. A truth that went to seed in me years ago was, you can not be to simple minded for God. For some reason plain common sense things just seemed to elude me. People would say,"did you think about doing this............When something happened?" "No," I'd say sadly, realizing if they would have been there, common sense would have given them a boost in the right direction. However, since the direction I am headed for is the Kingdom of God ,where all you need is to know how to receive His righteousness, His peace, His joy in the Holy Ghost , it is going to be okay if I do not have common sense. Actually I seem to have a better handle on what sense is needed, because I was listening to the Holy Spirit when I read the story of Mary and Martha and Jesus. When He told Mary, there is really only one thing necessary and it will not be taken from her, I went after it. How glad am I that I did . His words to me gives me strength as food would to my body. His words to me give me peace and His words to me give me great joy, abundant joy, so much joy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is a Bible Study with a short Praise,Worship and Prayer time at the end that I have started attending. Of course, I want to share the nuggets of truth that I am getting from the Bible Study. I wish the prayer time could be longer because something extra special seems to happen when saints gather together to pray. If you would like to know the details about where and when this Bible Study is going on just e-mail me. I am not in charge of it, just an assistant.
You can click the my profile for the link I'll publish my Bible Study comments on.
There is a Bible Study with a short Praise,Worship and Prayer time at the end that I have started attending. Of course, I want to share the nuggets of truth that I am getting from the Bible Study. I wish the prayer time could be longer because something extra special seems to happen when saints gather together to pray. If you would like to know the details about where and when this Bible Study is going on just e-mail me. I am not in charge of it, just an assistant.
You can click the my profile for the link I'll publish my Bible Study comments on.
