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"I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you- Nobody-too?" - Emily Dickinson -
We can never know in prospect what God will do with us.
His will is always best seen in retrospect - but when the time comes to know, we will know.
Life gets exciting when we give God permission to chart our course.
God takes us where others have never gone before and where we have never thought we could go.
He leads us beyond anything we could ever ask or think, beyond our wildest dreams.
God takes the smallest events and turns them into momentous occasions!
"I can of mine own self do nothing." John 5:30a
Lord let my heart forever be set ablaze for you My God, My king!
Without Him we can do nothing.
Nothing in us is the source of hope.
Nothing in us is worth defending.
Nothing in us is special and worth admiring.
When we accept that fact, we can rest in Him who alone is wisdom, righteousness, and power.
Only in God lies our strength!
It is in the awareness of our weakness that keeps us strong enough to never be weak.
"For though He was crucified through weakness, yet He liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you." 2 Corinthians 13:4
posted by Gail @ 9:17 AM
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We are speeding towards one world government and the second coming at a rapid pace.
I remember reading about the children of Israel who turned from God time and time again, only to realize their mistake and pray for forgiveness.
Each time, God would forgive them and they would walk with him for a time.
So, I am going to ask you to join me in praying for our nation every day.
God is in control!!!
Our president did not encourage participation in the National Day of Prayer.
He called it an event, and thinks it should be private prayer instead of Public Prayer.
!May God Have Mercy On America & Protect Our Troops!
In Texarkana last week, there were signs in people's yards that said, "America , prayer our only hope" with 2 Chronicles 7:14 underneath.
We certainly need God's help!
I have no idea who started this, but I certainly agree with this.
Our nation is and has been on the slippery slope for a long time.
If you look around you will find corruption, greed, moral decay, and a steady move away from the things that made us great.
The principles upon which this nation was founded are no longer our backbone.
However, we can reverse this trend.
2 Chronicles 7:14 in God's word he states, "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.."
I am convinced that we must pray for our nation and its leaders and ask for forgiveness.
So I ask you to join me in this.
Let me just add a quote from Ronald Reagan. "If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."
I truly believe this is why the United States of America is in the shape we are in today, most people have forgotten that we are one nation under God!
Let us as Christians stand up and remind people of this!!
posted by Gail @ 7:08 PM
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Moment by moment I'm kept in His love,
Moment by moment I've life from above;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine,
Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.
------------------------------Daniel W. Whittle
The cross of Christ is and should be the foundation of our life.
God's plan was that through the cross our old selfish nature would be crucified.
It is through the Holy Spirit that the change comes to our heart and lives.
"And through peace made by that blood of the cross, to reconcile to Himself, through Him, through Him, I say, all things, both which are in earth and which are in heaven." Colossians 1:20 Geneva Bible of 1599
It is through people that have yielded to the Holy Spirit that enables them to face crises, and obstacles with a courage and by firm determination and with power they never dreamed they would have.
"Abide in Me, and I in you; as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I am the vine; ye are the branches; he that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without Me can ye do nothing." John 15:4-5 Geneva Bible of 1599
Abiding is obedience.
Obedience to His will.
For without Him we can do nothing.
"For he that keepeth His commandments, dwelleth in Him, and He in him; hereby we know that He abideth in us, even by that Spirit which He hath given us." 1 John 3:24 Geneva Bible of 1599
Abiding is not striving for the top, the best, for what others have that you don't.
Abiding is not struggling, but a rest in Him!
Abiding is a life of surrender.
Surrendering to Christ.
A surrendered life is a life of abundance.
"Behold, God is my Salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; He also is become my Salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of Salvation. And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon His name, declare His doings among the people. Make mention that His name is exalted. Sing unto the Lord; for He hath done excellent things; this is known in all the earth." Isaiah 12:2-5 King James Version
Who knows where He will lead?
Listen to His voice.
Have your heart open to what God will do through you.
"And when He hath sent forth His own sheep, He goes before them, and the sheep follow Him: for they know His voice and they will not follow a stranger, but they flee from him; for they know not the voice of strangers." John 10:4-5 Geneva Bible of 1599
posted by Gail @ 5:10 PM
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"Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 NKJV
Are you a leader?
Do you think of yourself as a leader?
Do you take advice from others?
Are you willing to be corrected when necessary?
Have you used your position or authority to beat down the opinions and objections of others?
Have you Just casually dropped the Scriptures or God's name into a conservation to intimidate others to get your way?
When our security depends on God, we can and will appreciate people for their strengths and weaknesses.
Different views and perspectives are a result of people in different stages of growth in faith.
When our faith grows to the level where there is respect and acceptance of others it will free us to serve God as we should.
"God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." 1 Peter 5:5 NIV
Let me be the first to encourage you that no one changes overnight, but gradually day by day.
We are forgiven, redeemed sinners adopted into God's family.
We are in the process of becoming like He is.
God holds His people to a higher standard.
God holds His people accountable, so that they can lead those chosen vessels back to Himself.
The church is a spiritual hospital so to speak.
A place where people are free to heal under the Great Physician.
In a hospital you will find sick and wounded people, so it is in the church.
Even as Christians we are going to have some problems.
God will use these problems to help grow our character.
As a Christian we will develop Christlike character, but that will take time, effort and faith.
So be expecting some struggles.
The worst thing that you can do is to pretend that you don't have any problems.
Don't be ashamed, for if you are ashamed then you really have not fully accepted that grace that God has provided for you.
Come as you are broken, bruised, ashamed, come to the healing hospital.
For no one has a faith that can be free from accountability from others.
For love covers a multitude of sins, and so does accountability.
Anyone who claims that he or she does not need other people to be accountable to is sure guaranteed to fail.
God never intended for anyone to be so focused on Him, that we would not need to stay connected with people.
Accountability is important!
Accountability is important to everyone, especially those who minister, those who are in leadership.
Faith is based on a personal relationship and on trust.
No one is just only accountable to God.
With lack of accountability should come a red flag - a warning.
For without accountability our faith is built on self assertion and ego.
EGO - Edging God Out
What sin are you trying to hide?
Why are you not accountable?
Are your ways unchecked, unchallenged, unbalanced, or out of control?
Are you an accountable only to God person?
Have you defined God in your own terms?
Have you created a religion around your needs and only your needs?
Do you think that no one other than you understands your current situation?
When there is no accountability, one will become detached and confused about God's Word and truth.
One cannot believe in God's Word and still believe that all religions are the same.
Those especially in leadership need to have a relationship with a trustworthy friend who will make them accountable.
A relationship where God's Word and the healing ointment of Christian love can help mend the spiritual aliments that can afflict us all.
Don't let that secret temptation or obsession gain power in your life.
For if you let it grow, it will start to control you.
Once it is in control, then you will begin to doubt God's love and your salvation.
This secret temptation or obsession will harden your heart.
All the while your heart is hardened, you will be looking for ways to hide this secret rather than connecting with God and others.
The enemy loves your secrets, because it affects many, just not you anymore.
Talk with someone that you can confide in and tell of your temptations, your obsessions, and your vulnerability.
Together you can develop a plan of accountability.
Just knowing that you even have to answer daily to your friend will help.
It will help motivate you from falling into sin, by taking you into responsibility.
Being accountable to someone will help break that temptation on your life.
Everyone of us needs a trusted friend to confide in.
If you don't have a trusted friend - call out to Jesus - He will answer you.
"I'm not saying that I have all this together, that I have made it. But I am well on the way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wonderously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert on this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward - to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back. So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision - you'll see it yet! Now that we're on the right track, let's stay on it." Philippians 3:12-14 Message Bible
posted by Gail @ 11:17 AM
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For God so loVed the world, that He gAvHis onLy begottEn SoN That whosoever believeth In Him should Not perish,but have Everlasting life." John 3:16
We were created to Love Him and be Loved by Him.
Happy Valentines Day!
posted by Gail @ 2:07 PM
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"Thy Word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against Thee." Psalm 119:11
No matter what our own distinctive weaknesses are God has called each one of us individually.
God walks and talks with each one of us on an individual basis.
Do you realize that as a believer in this life, one of our primary callings is to be in fellowship with God.
Are you committed to doing that which is right, just and fair?
Have you not noticed in your life, that the work of grace has touched your heart?
Is the Word of God empowered by the Spirit of God in your life, in your heart?
Is sin in your life allowing you to make all kinds of excuses so that you do not get into God's Word?
Did you know that when you approach and apply God's Word correctly, the grace of God will change you from the inside out.
How do you approach God's Word?
Do you revere it?
Do you ignore it?
Do you find that everything is relative?
For if you find it relative then one would have to assume that the Bible does not contain absolute truth.
"By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth." Psalm 33:6
I pray that you do not approach the Holy Scriptures with selectiveness.
It does not matter at all how we feel at that moment.
God's Word is not to be dissected.
God's Word is a revelation of Himself.
God's Word is to be delighted in.
God's Word has an answer for every need, every question that comes our way.
So, open up His Word and enjoy Him.
Ask God to reveal from His Word what you need.
Ask God to reveal from His Word what He wants you to learn.
Make His Word a daily habit.
Watch how it affects you overall attitude.
The change will be gradual, but others will start seeing a different side of you that they had not because you are giving of yourself to be in God's Word.
Personally, I am going to make sure that I read it, learn it, digest it, and obey it.
When we read it, learn it, digest it, and obey it, we will live it and the Word will live in us!
The Bible is the best resource for the believers of God.
There are very basic principles to live by and apply to our daily lives.
There are many promises to claim as a believer in Christ.
God's Word helps comfort and heal our broken hearts.
God's Word is a rich resource which gives us guidance, direction, correction, and encouragement.
"Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the Words of knowledge." Proverbs 23:12
What is your attitude towards the Word of God?
The Word of God is His personal revelation of Himself.
Do you believe the Bible to be the inherent, infallible Word of God?
How much time do you spend it it?
Do you take His Word lightly?
A reverence of the Word of God is to believe it, obey it, and let it transform your life.
Take a moment and ask yourself how you approach God's Word?
Better yet, take a moment and ask God how you approach His Word for He shall reveal it to you if you truly want to know.
God will reveal all.
We need to let the grace of God touch our hearts.
Do you desire to live a life that glorifies Him?
"Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say on the Lord." Psalm 27:14
" But seek ye first thekingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33
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