“Before man can work he must have both tools and materials, but God began with nothing, and by His Word alone out of nothing made all things. The intellect cannot grasp it. God “spake and it was done, He commanded and it stood fast” (Ps. 33:9). Primeval matter heard His voice. “God said, Let there be… and it was so” (Gen 1).” A.W. Pink
About 2:30 this morning I was awake so I got up and went out onto my front deck. The stars were so bright, the wind was slightly blowing and the frogs were croaking big time. I stood there, just enjoying all that God has created. My soul was rejoicing so much that it was almost 5:00 before I went back to sleep.
Sometimes I get busy and don’t take the time to enjoy all that God has for us to embrace.
God gave us so much, we need to take time to enjoy it and let Him know we appreciate it.
Psalms 111:3-4
3 His work is honourable, and glorious; and His righteousness endureth for ever.
4 He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
I am so glad the God is gracious and full of compassion toward us. No matter what we do, or how far we have walked away from God. It only takes one step to come back to Him. No matter how much money we have or don’t have, no matter how smart we are or simple, God still loves us. Whether we are tall, short, heavy, or thin, God loves us all the same. That makes my heart rejoice.
Father, I thank you for your creation. Thanks for your love and compassion. I pray your blessings on all of us. Amen
Have a super day!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Dear God, Am I a reflection of you?
One of the comments in the Dear God book can be applied to all of us:
Dear God,
Am I a reflection of you?
“To be a reflection of God means to be like Him, to show others what He is like. When they look at you, they can see a little bit of Hi,! That’s why we should always act as God wants us to.
Deuteronomy 7:6
For thou art an holy people unto thy God. The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
Knowing God loves us, and we are His then the question Am I a reflection of you? Should be an automatic YES! If it is not, then we need to examine ourselves to see where we need to change so we represent God in the fullness of His love and character.
For some it will take more work than others, depending on how your walk with the Lord is, and how close to Him you want to get.
Father, I thank you for your word. I also thank you for all the people who have written books to help us grow in you, and to start the day with a laugh. Laughter is a medicine, so help us take it often.
Have a super day!
Dear God,
Am I a reflection of you?
“To be a reflection of God means to be like Him, to show others what He is like. When they look at you, they can see a little bit of Hi,! That’s why we should always act as God wants us to.
Deuteronomy 7:6
For thou art an holy people unto thy God. The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
Knowing God loves us, and we are His then the question Am I a reflection of you? Should be an automatic YES! If it is not, then we need to examine ourselves to see where we need to change so we represent God in the fullness of His love and character.
For some it will take more work than others, depending on how your walk with the Lord is, and how close to Him you want to get.
Father, I thank you for your word. I also thank you for all the people who have written books to help us grow in you, and to start the day with a laugh. Laughter is a medicine, so help us take it often.
Have a super day!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Earth’s crammed with heaven!
God is so good. I just can’t get away from how awesome He is. Not because He supplies my need, or the many times He has healed me, but just because of whom He is. The more I read His Word and spend time communicating with Him, the better I’m getting to understand His love.
“Earth’s crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God,
But only he who sees takes off his shoes;
The rest sit around it and pluck blackberries.”
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Quoted from the book “The Shack”
I don’t know about you, but I am taking off my shoes, not plucking blackberries and discover some of this heaven on earth. God is everywhere and in everything so we shouldn’t have to look very far to find Him or His handiwork.
Psalms 94:18-19
“When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O LORD, supported me.
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”
Father, I thank you for this beautiful place you made just for us. May we appreciate it. I praise you. You are worthy of all praise. The deer Sis and I saw yesterday are beautiful. Thanks for giving us so many wonderful things to enjoy. Open our eyes to look for your beauty that surrounds us.
Have a great day!
“Earth’s crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God,
But only he who sees takes off his shoes;
The rest sit around it and pluck blackberries.”
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Quoted from the book “The Shack”
I don’t know about you, but I am taking off my shoes, not plucking blackberries and discover some of this heaven on earth. God is everywhere and in everything so we shouldn’t have to look very far to find Him or His handiwork.
Psalms 94:18-19
“When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O LORD, supported me.
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”
Father, I thank you for this beautiful place you made just for us. May we appreciate it. I praise you. You are worthy of all praise. The deer Sis and I saw yesterday are beautiful. Thanks for giving us so many wonderful things to enjoy. Open our eyes to look for your beauty that surrounds us.
Have a great day!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Christian faith
“There never was found in any age of the world, either philosopher or sect, or law or discipline which did so highly exalt the public good as the Christian faith.” Francis Bacon
I am proud of my country, and I am proud that those before us established this country to believe in God and to walk by faith. It would seem that some of the potential leaders want to change that. To me that would be one of the greatest tragedies in history.
III John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
II John 1:2
2 For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
3Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
I am so thankful God gave us His word, and no matter what happens we can walk in faith knowing that God has everything under control. We can have grace, mercy and peace when we are walking hand in hand with the Father.
Thank you, Father for your love, mercy, grace, and peace that we can have regardless of the stress and stuff going on in this country and the world. Praise your Holy Name.
I am proud of my country, and I am proud that those before us established this country to believe in God and to walk by faith. It would seem that some of the potential leaders want to change that. To me that would be one of the greatest tragedies in history.
III John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
II John 1:2
2 For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
3Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
I am so thankful God gave us His word, and no matter what happens we can walk in faith knowing that God has everything under control. We can have grace, mercy and peace when we are walking hand in hand with the Father.
Thank you, Father for your love, mercy, grace, and peace that we can have regardless of the stress and stuff going on in this country and the world. Praise your Holy Name.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
An infinite God!
“An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives of Himself as fully as if there were no others.” A.W. Tozer
Isn’t it wonderful to know that God loves you wholly? He doesn’t give you just a small part of Himself; He gives you all of Him. God loves you as much as He loves me. It may be a different kind of love, just as we love our spouse different than our kids; and we love our kids differently, but we still love them.
Psalms 116:5
Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
Psalms 42:8
“By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life.”
The Lord is always with us, loving us, teaching us, and preparing us to be His voice to the ones who don’t know Him.
Thank you, God for your mighty love you have for each of us. Help us to understand your love and to embrace it. Praise Your Holy Name.
Have a super day!
Isn’t it wonderful to know that God loves you wholly? He doesn’t give you just a small part of Himself; He gives you all of Him. God loves you as much as He loves me. It may be a different kind of love, just as we love our spouse different than our kids; and we love our kids differently, but we still love them.
Psalms 116:5
Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
Psalms 42:8
“By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life.”
The Lord is always with us, loving us, teaching us, and preparing us to be His voice to the ones who don’t know Him.
Thank you, God for your mighty love you have for each of us. Help us to understand your love and to embrace it. Praise Your Holy Name.
Have a super day!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Worship is the submission of all our nature to God.
An excellent sunup to you,
Life is super great this morning here on the farm. God and I are ready to face the day!
“Worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by his holiness, the nourishment of the mind with his truth, the purifying of the imagination of his beauty, the opening of the heart to his love, the surrender of the will to his purpose.”William Temple
Psalms 16:8
“I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
1st John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
When we allow ourselves to really worship God, giving Him praise in all situations then we come into His presence. In His presence is life, and joy forever more. God loves us and desires our praise. When we offer our praise to Him, we open the windows of heaven to receive all He has for us, but more importantly we feel the very heart of God.
Thanks God for your love. It is almost overwhelming to understand how great your love is toward us. I am so thankful for all the blessings you send our way every day. Thanks!
Have a super day!
Life is super great this morning here on the farm. God and I are ready to face the day!
“Worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by his holiness, the nourishment of the mind with his truth, the purifying of the imagination of his beauty, the opening of the heart to his love, the surrender of the will to his purpose.”William Temple
Psalms 16:8
“I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
1st John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
When we allow ourselves to really worship God, giving Him praise in all situations then we come into His presence. In His presence is life, and joy forever more. God loves us and desires our praise. When we offer our praise to Him, we open the windows of heaven to receive all He has for us, but more importantly we feel the very heart of God.
Thanks God for your love. It is almost overwhelming to understand how great your love is toward us. I am so thankful for all the blessings you send our way every day. Thanks!
Have a super day!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
His divine power!
Yesterday I got a couple of replies regarding the devotional I would like to share with you.
This one was from Aunt Delores. “Just this morning I read in 2 Peter1:3&4 NIV along the same thought. The line," His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness", witnessed to my spirit. How I praise Him for His Word!!”
Corrine said “Your devotional was very good today only last week I was talking to Don about the same thing. If we believe, and I think there’s a big meaning in the word believe. I need to do some studying on that word.We have everything we need if we can learn to activate it.” 2 Peter 1:3-4 in the Amplified Bible
3 For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence (virtue).
4 By means of these He has bestowed on us His precious and exceedingly great promises, so that through them you may escape [by flight] from the moral decay (rottenness and corruption) that is in the world because of covetousness (lust and greed), and become sharers (partakers) of the divine nature.
Isn't it awesome how our spirits bear witness with each other?
Father, I again thank you for your Word. It’s awesome!! We thank you that our spirits can bear witness with each other and you on the meaning of your Word. It is wonderful to be able to share with others and know that we learn from each other more of how to walk with you. Praise Your Holy Name.
Have a super day!
This one was from Aunt Delores. “Just this morning I read in 2 Peter1:3&4 NIV along the same thought. The line," His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness", witnessed to my spirit. How I praise Him for His Word!!”
Corrine said “Your devotional was very good today only last week I was talking to Don about the same thing. If we believe, and I think there’s a big meaning in the word believe. I need to do some studying on that word.We have everything we need if we can learn to activate it.” 2 Peter 1:3-4 in the Amplified Bible
3 For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence (virtue).
4 By means of these He has bestowed on us His precious and exceedingly great promises, so that through them you may escape [by flight] from the moral decay (rottenness and corruption) that is in the world because of covetousness (lust and greed), and become sharers (partakers) of the divine nature.
Isn't it awesome how our spirits bear witness with each other?
Father, I again thank you for your Word. It’s awesome!! We thank you that our spirits can bear witness with each other and you on the meaning of your Word. It is wonderful to be able to share with others and know that we learn from each other more of how to walk with you. Praise Your Holy Name.
Have a super day!
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