I am still thinking about integrity; some of the words similar to it are:
Honesty, truth, truthfulness, honor, veracity, reliability, uprightness, completeness, and wholeness
Looking at the above words I think of daddy. He exhibited all of those qualities. I remember when daddy or any (or any of us) could walk into the bank ask for a loan and walk out not more than 10 minutes later with the loan. The contract was your word and a handshake. What happened to that trust? When did people lose their integrity?
Colossians 2:10
And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
I wonder what would happen if each of us put our name in place of Epaphras, so it would read like this:
Joy, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Father, I ask you to help each of us to be concerned about each other. Help us to pray, and encourage each other every day. Thanks, Father.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Integrity
Greetings,
It is overcast, but a nice morning here on the farm.
Sis and I saw a sign on a church reader board saying the sermon was going to be about integrity. We began to discuss what it was and if people even knew the meaning anymore.
“One’s mere word should be as trustworthy as a signed agreement attested by legal witnesses.” Curtis Vaughan
Integrity
1. possession of firm principles
the quality of possessing and steadfastly adhering to high moral principles or professional standards
Psalms 7:8
8 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
Psalms 26:1 & 11
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Prov 20:7
7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
What would happen if every “Christian” decided to walk in integrity? How would that affect those around us? When did we forget what it meant to hold a high moral standard or principles? How do we get back to walking in integrity? I believe as we read the Bible, and get into communication through prayer that God will show us and guide us to walk in integrity.
Father, please help each of us to walk with you, to walk in honesty, completeness, and wholeness in you; whereby, we will then walk in integrity. Thank you, Father.
Have a super day!
It is overcast, but a nice morning here on the farm.
Sis and I saw a sign on a church reader board saying the sermon was going to be about integrity. We began to discuss what it was and if people even knew the meaning anymore.
“One’s mere word should be as trustworthy as a signed agreement attested by legal witnesses.” Curtis Vaughan
Integrity
1. possession of firm principles
the quality of possessing and steadfastly adhering to high moral principles or professional standards
Psalms 7:8
8 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
Psalms 26:1 & 11
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Prov 20:7
7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
What would happen if every “Christian” decided to walk in integrity? How would that affect those around us? When did we forget what it meant to hold a high moral standard or principles? How do we get back to walking in integrity? I believe as we read the Bible, and get into communication through prayer that God will show us and guide us to walk in integrity.
Father, please help each of us to walk with you, to walk in honesty, completeness, and wholeness in you; whereby, we will then walk in integrity. Thank you, Father.
Have a super day!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Attitude!
Good morning,
It is overcast, but a beautiful morning nonetheless here on the farm.
“Words can never adequately convey the incredible impact of our attitude toward life. The longer I live the more convinced I become that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it.” Charles R. Swindoll
Psalms 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalms 104:34
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
When we begin to understand the impact of our words and to realize that out of our innermost being flow either blessing or cursing when we speak; I wonder how many of us would become more aware of the words we speak, especially to others.
When are words that come out of our mouth is acceptable to the Lord, then they will be pleasant to all those around us. I will be glad in the Lord and strive to speak blessings to all I come into contact.
Father, we thank you for your Word. Help us to read it with understanding. Let our words be uplifting and strength to all. Help us to rejoice always, no matter what we are going thru.
Thanks Father.
Have a super day!
Joy
It is overcast, but a beautiful morning nonetheless here on the farm.
“Words can never adequately convey the incredible impact of our attitude toward life. The longer I live the more convinced I become that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it.” Charles R. Swindoll
Psalms 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalms 104:34
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
When we begin to understand the impact of our words and to realize that out of our innermost being flow either blessing or cursing when we speak; I wonder how many of us would become more aware of the words we speak, especially to others.
When are words that come out of our mouth is acceptable to the Lord, then they will be pleasant to all those around us. I will be glad in the Lord and strive to speak blessings to all I come into contact.
Father, we thank you for your Word. Help us to read it with understanding. Let our words be uplifting and strength to all. Help us to rejoice always, no matter what we are going thru.
Thanks Father.
Have a super day!
Joy
Saturday, May 24, 2008
His Words are sweeter than honey!
Good morning,
Did you know it is daylight by 5:30 AM? I am up getting ready to go to Baker City with Lori. We are expecting to have a lot of fun as well as my ministering in our church there Sunday.
God is so awesome. He is worthy of all our praise.
“The longer you read the Bible, the more you will like it; it will grow sweeter and sweeter; and the more you get into the spirit of it, the more you will get into the spirit of Christ.” William Romaine
Ps 119:103
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! KJV
Jer 15:16
16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. KJV
One super great thing about eating the Word of God is you will never put on even so much as a physical ounce of weight. However, you will get spiritually FAT!
Father, help us to desire your Word and Spiritual food more than we desire physical food. Thank you for your love and your Word. Praise your Holy Name.
Did you know it is daylight by 5:30 AM? I am up getting ready to go to Baker City with Lori. We are expecting to have a lot of fun as well as my ministering in our church there Sunday.
God is so awesome. He is worthy of all our praise.
“The longer you read the Bible, the more you will like it; it will grow sweeter and sweeter; and the more you get into the spirit of it, the more you will get into the spirit of Christ.” William Romaine
Ps 119:103
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! KJV
Jer 15:16
16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. KJV
One super great thing about eating the Word of God is you will never put on even so much as a physical ounce of weight. However, you will get spiritually FAT!
Father, help us to desire your Word and Spiritual food more than we desire physical food. Thank you for your love and your Word. Praise your Holy Name.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus!
I woke up this morning singing “Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus”
This so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise’
Just to know “Thus saith the Lord.”
Jesus, Jesus how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more.
Topic for Today: Grace
Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace. Jerry Bridges
I am so thankful for God’s Word. In it are answers for all of life’s struggles, verses to help overcome anger, fear, despair, disappointments, and the list goes on. There are also verses to show you how to pray, praise Him, and to walk a life pleasing to God. The KEY is you have to open the Word and read it to know what is in it.
Father, give all of us a greater desire to know you and to read your Word I pray. Thank you, Father for your Word. It is life to my soul.
This so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise’
Just to know “Thus saith the Lord.”
Jesus, Jesus how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more.
Topic for Today: Grace
Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace. Jerry Bridges
I am so thankful for God’s Word. In it are answers for all of life’s struggles, verses to help overcome anger, fear, despair, disappointments, and the list goes on. There are also verses to show you how to pray, praise Him, and to walk a life pleasing to God. The KEY is you have to open the Word and read it to know what is in it.
Father, give all of us a greater desire to know you and to read your Word I pray. Thank you, Father for your Word. It is life to my soul.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Fruitfulness
Topic for Today: Fruitfulness
“I would put it to you, my dear hearer, have you been fruitful? Have you been fruitful with your wealth? Have you been fruitful with your talent? Have you been fruitful with your time? What are you doing for Jesus now?” C. H. Spurgeon
Colossians 1:10-12
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
Our desire should be to be fruitful in all areas of our lives. I saw some of this yesterday in the waiting room of the ICU ward. I saw people offering encouragement to others while waiting on the news of a loved one. Others were sharing a smile or a hug. Sometimes it is the small things that help a person through the tough times.
Today where ever you are look around you and see if someone needs a smile, a kind word, help putting groceries on the checkout belt. Any thing that could make someone feel just a little better, a little special. That is being fruitful.
Father, how I love to give you praise. You are so loving and kind to us. I feel we are so blessed to have you in our life. Praise your Holy Name.
“I would put it to you, my dear hearer, have you been fruitful? Have you been fruitful with your wealth? Have you been fruitful with your talent? Have you been fruitful with your time? What are you doing for Jesus now?” C. H. Spurgeon
Colossians 1:10-12
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
Our desire should be to be fruitful in all areas of our lives. I saw some of this yesterday in the waiting room of the ICU ward. I saw people offering encouragement to others while waiting on the news of a loved one. Others were sharing a smile or a hug. Sometimes it is the small things that help a person through the tough times.
Today where ever you are look around you and see if someone needs a smile, a kind word, help putting groceries on the checkout belt. Any thing that could make someone feel just a little better, a little special. That is being fruitful.
Father, how I love to give you praise. You are so loving and kind to us. I feel we are so blessed to have you in our life. Praise your Holy Name.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Poverty or Riches?
I've heard many messages on the "Christian" being neither rich nor poor. Sometimes I wonder which is better?
Proverbs 30:7-9
7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:
8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. KJV
This was a prayer by Agur, as far as I can tell this is the only time he is mentioned in the Bible. He knew God and wanted to know that he didn’t want to lie or be full of pride. He also felt to be rich would keep him away from needing God; to be poor might cause him to steal and destroy his relationship with God. I wonder how many people today would find themselves better off praying this prayer.
I don’t think there is anything wrong with wealth if a person knows how to be a good steward, and not forget God.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prosperth.
I believe this is the KEY that our soul has to prosper so we can not only prosper, but be in health.
Proverbs 30:7-9
7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:
8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. KJV
This was a prayer by Agur, as far as I can tell this is the only time he is mentioned in the Bible. He knew God and wanted to know that he didn’t want to lie or be full of pride. He also felt to be rich would keep him away from needing God; to be poor might cause him to steal and destroy his relationship with God. I wonder how many people today would find themselves better off praying this prayer.
I don’t think there is anything wrong with wealth if a person knows how to be a good steward, and not forget God.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prosperth.
I believe this is the KEY that our soul has to prosper so we can not only prosper, but be in health.
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