God's Forgiveness

I decided to read the Bible through this year and here it is almost May and I'm only on Numbers 23. Now I know a lot of people would probably skip some of these books. But the more I have read (and yes a lot of it is repetitious), the more I find God's forgiveness in just the first 4 books of the Bible. Over and over He gave the Israelites new beginnings and forgiveness. Now I must say those who hardened their hearts and disobeyed Him paid the price (death), but through it all, God is a loving God and like an earthly father, wants His children to do what is good and right. But most of all He wants us to worship, praise and adore Him. The Everlasting Father, Abba, Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End, Almighty Father...So many words can describe Him, but I'm so glad that He is a Forgiving God. One who forgives and forgets. He is always there with open arms to forgive, comfort, cheer, and love us. Although He is a forgiving Father, I must add that the Israelites continued to disobeyed the same way, by worshiping other things. Putting others things ahead of Him. This displeases Him, so we as Christians must strive to live a holy, Christ-like life that will please Him.

Be Still My Soul

One of my favorite songs is "Be still my soul." We sometimes get so wrapped up in our prayer time talking to God, asking for things, praying for other, seeking His will, that we forget to just stop and listen. How can we hear if we are doing all the talking? I had a new friend ask what do we do to be still. I told her that we have to clear our minds of everything, not say a word, and be silent and wait for God's voice. It doesn't always come right away, but if we wait patiently you will begin to feel the Holy Spirit moving within you. It is an awesome and powerful thing, but we can't do it without sometimes being still. Sort of a type of meditation, only in the Bibical sense. Have you felt God's refreshing springs lately? Have you sat quietly and let the Lord move in your heart and mind? Try it sometime. You will be suprise at the wonderful, joyful, feeling. He will show you many things this way.

Rejoice in the Lord

Today is the day the Lord has made! Satan tries to work extra hard on days we go to church. How many out there dread getting up on the day you go to church? I used to, until I realized that we allow the devil to put those thoughts in our head. Each time this happened and I went to church, I realized that I would have missed out on a blessing! How did I remedy that? The night before I ask for strength to overcome the obstacle. I ask the Lord to continue to give me joy in my heart to rejoice in Him on a special day we set aside to come and gather in His name. I still struggle physically, but mentally I'm ready to worship the one and true LIVING Saviour. It doesn't matter what day you use to gather in God's house, wake up with the attitude you are going to worship Him and be with other saints in Jesus, to praise, testify, and glorify The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords! Praise His Name Forever!!! I LOVE HIM! He has taken this mirey clay and made a beautiful vessel! I want to shine for Jesus! Do you? Rejoice in the Lord, again I say Rejoice!

Can I get a Witness?

Not everyday, can I sit and write without asking for God's guidance. What would you have me say today Lord? What would you have me do? Where do you want me to be? What can I do to help a person? Help me to be sweet and at peace with everyone. But most of all, help me to be holy in your sight. God calls us to become one like Him. We must continue to seek His will in our life. The most important event in our life is God calls each of us to be a witness to others. He doesn't call everyone to be preachers, or teachers, but He does command us to go into the world and tell others about Him. Don't let opportunities go by without letting someone know God loves them and you do to. You may be the only Jesus a person will see. Give them something that will stay in there minds. This is how the Holy Spirit moves, is through people who share God's word, His promise. How many people will you speak to today about Christ. Not everyone I speak to is unsaved, but God puts people in my life to show or help someone that needs a fresh look at a situation that they have been struggling with. Be open to God's voice and be a witness for Him. It may be someone who has been a Christian all their life, or it may be someone who doesn't know Christ. Just be available!

Inspired by God

It amazes me how "Christians" will read parts of the Bible and other parts they say is not important. Let me tell you friends, ALL of the Bible is important! It's God's WORD. Every last word in there was inspired by God, written by man. In other words, God told man what to write. Through the years, people have translated the Bible to be more to modern day, some are correct, some miss the boat. If you get a Bible that is a modern day version, be sure to keep your KJV with you also, along with a good commentary. Study God's word. He will show you what is true and just. God doesn't show everyone the same thing at one time. He opens our eyes to what we need to see at a particular time. It's called growing in faith. Keep God's word close. When you have a question about something, take time to figure it out, do a little research, ask others if they understand what you are reading. This helps you grow as a Christian. Get Inspired by God's Word!