Pretense Will Not Worship
The Spirit.....will guide you into all truth. John 16:13
Out of much solitude comes a depth of understanding I cannot give to the one who closes himself in with noises to prevent hearing the emptiness of his own soul.
Only prayer furnishes the soul with nourishment, but prayer itself must be born of singleness of heart. Presence will not enter the gate of worship. Better to be a sinner and confess it than to profess purity you do not posses.
Search your heart in the light of My Word. Let the Holy Spirit give insight.
/When I think of what was written by the author and then think of each of you, I suspect that most of you will say, Well I don't understand that, or that doesn't mean anything to me. What is really on your heart to day, or this morning as you go to work, or as you do whatever you are to do today? Are you able to focus on what you need to focus on, or are there challenges and frustrations that are overwhelming you? God cares about whatever your need is, about what ever is happening, and he wants to meet your need. But I think we have allowed so much busyness(or noise) to fill our lives, to put us in a state of confusion that we can't hear from God. I guess that is why I like the ride to school, by myself, no music, time when I can ask for Gods guidance, time when I can pray for you. It is why I am here in this room alone, writing this to you.
Father, we give you this day, show us what is hindering us from hearing from you, We know you are talking to each one of us, maybe for some you are going to have to really shout for us to hear, but you will. Help us to listen to the still small voice within each of us, that is drawing us to you. May we hear from you this day and sense your presence. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday was a good day, after school I helped the student from Taiwan with his studies. We had worked the last period of the day but didn't have everything done, and he has a General Business project that must be completed by the end of today. I am working at cutting some blocks for a quilt. I really want to get rid of fabric in this house.
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
January 10, 2009
Spiritual Liberty
Go in to possess the land, which the Lord your God giveth you Joshua 1:11
An entire generation perished because of indecision, for though they were bodily freed, they never wakened to their spiritual liberty; they grieved the spirit of God for forty years and died in the wilderness, never having received the promise (Hebrews 3:15-19)
Bringing you out, My children, is only the beginning. I am preparing a people who shall go in. They shall possess the land. They shall be strong in the Lord, and they shall fulfill My purposes (Joshua1).
/What does God want to set you free from? Is there something in your life that is holding you back. When I experienced the Baptism of the Holy Spirit about 40 years ago, I was really struggling in my life. I had asked Jesus into my heart, but I wasn't living the way God wanted me to live. I have only one remembrance that is walking from my garden crying out to God for help. My life was a mess even as a Christian. I had allowed a lot of things to control me and I was miserable. I don't remember how long before my heart cry and God's response, but he did hear and answer..... It happened on a halloween night. I had taken the children 'tricks or treating' in Hampden. I was a youth worker in our church and one of the families invited me to hear a group of Bible School students at the Legion Hall. So after going with the children I went to the Hall, I don't remember if I took them with me or not. There I heard students testify to the things that God was doing in their lives. It was wonderful and new to me. Remember my dad was an alcoholic and that was one of the things that was completely destroying me(I often felt that I would end up in a mental hospital if my life didn't change, I couldn't cope with what was happening to me). After the young people testified, the leader spoke. In the end he asked if you desire power to witness to come for prayer. I wanted to tell my dad about Jesus and didn't know how or wasn't brave enough to do that. So I went for prayer and God met me that night. It was the beginning of a new chapter in my walk with Jesus. The verses John 8:32,36 became key verses in my life They are: Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I said it was the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and it truly was, God opened up my heart to him, in the years that have followed God has been setting me free and continues to do just that. He gave me a hunger for his word and a desire to pray, granted he has allowed plenty of things to happen in my life, but at each turn and challenge he has been there to meet me.......So, where are you today, is there something in your life that is troubling you, God wants to meet you and set you free.
Yesterday was a school day. Ken had all of his work done before the last hour, that was good for him and good for me. I am glad it was Friday, I was tired and rested after school. I had several phone calls in the evening. Gary and Shirley are friends from Dad's college days and I talked to them. Gary has MS and their lives are difficult.
Go in to possess the land, which the Lord your God giveth you Joshua 1:11
An entire generation perished because of indecision, for though they were bodily freed, they never wakened to their spiritual liberty; they grieved the spirit of God for forty years and died in the wilderness, never having received the promise (Hebrews 3:15-19)
Bringing you out, My children, is only the beginning. I am preparing a people who shall go in. They shall possess the land. They shall be strong in the Lord, and they shall fulfill My purposes (Joshua1).
/What does God want to set you free from? Is there something in your life that is holding you back. When I experienced the Baptism of the Holy Spirit about 40 years ago, I was really struggling in my life. I had asked Jesus into my heart, but I wasn't living the way God wanted me to live. I have only one remembrance that is walking from my garden crying out to God for help. My life was a mess even as a Christian. I had allowed a lot of things to control me and I was miserable. I don't remember how long before my heart cry and God's response, but he did hear and answer..... It happened on a halloween night. I had taken the children 'tricks or treating' in Hampden. I was a youth worker in our church and one of the families invited me to hear a group of Bible School students at the Legion Hall. So after going with the children I went to the Hall, I don't remember if I took them with me or not. There I heard students testify to the things that God was doing in their lives. It was wonderful and new to me. Remember my dad was an alcoholic and that was one of the things that was completely destroying me(I often felt that I would end up in a mental hospital if my life didn't change, I couldn't cope with what was happening to me). After the young people testified, the leader spoke. In the end he asked if you desire power to witness to come for prayer. I wanted to tell my dad about Jesus and didn't know how or wasn't brave enough to do that. So I went for prayer and God met me that night. It was the beginning of a new chapter in my walk with Jesus. The verses John 8:32,36 became key verses in my life They are: Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I said it was the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and it truly was, God opened up my heart to him, in the years that have followed God has been setting me free and continues to do just that. He gave me a hunger for his word and a desire to pray, granted he has allowed plenty of things to happen in my life, but at each turn and challenge he has been there to meet me.......So, where are you today, is there something in your life that is troubling you, God wants to meet you and set you free.
Yesterday was a school day. Ken had all of his work done before the last hour, that was good for him and good for me. I am glad it was Friday, I was tired and rested after school. I had several phone calls in the evening. Gary and Shirley are friends from Dad's college days and I talked to them. Gary has MS and their lives are difficult.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
January 8, 2009
Preparation
I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go Isaiah 38:17
No event in your life is a mistake. I will use every circumstance to enrich your ministry and perfect your soul. You shall go because I have eed of you, and minister in the full power of your calling.
I shall thrust you forth. The opening of doors is My responsibility; but the preparation of your soul is your own responsibility.
If you would be ready when the time comes, be diligent and follow My guidance.
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My personal thoughts: What ever is happening to you, God is in it, the problems the frustrations, the good things, God is in it. God is desiring to change us and sometimes, it is very painful. We don't like what is happening, we don't like pain. But if we would look to him he will show us what he is doing. Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. All things, is God in what is happening for you today, something you don't like. Seek God, ask him to show you what he desires in your life, I feel that he in his own loving caring way, will show you. Sometimes now when something happens that I don't understand, but as I seek God, a still small voice inside tells me, This is for your benefin, thank me for what I am doing.
Father, we give you this day, it is your day, and we are your vessels, guide our steps and direct our path, minister to the needs of each one, may they feel your presence and sense that you are truly guiding their steps, help them to thank you for what they are experiencing even if they don't want to thank you. Draw them to you. In Jesus name.
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Personal note-Yesterday was another day of school. I feel badly for little Jesse who got sick at school, we trust that he is better today. After school I went to Cando and cleaned the church. I called Gladys Neidlinger and told her I would bring food, so I went and ate with her. Just as with each of you, I brought the photos from Christmas and showed her the photos. She showed me a photo of Terry and Joy Roppel. Joy was Dick and Judy's daughter. Then I went to Gene Dick's house for bible study. Ciara Klein brought a power point presentation about spiritual gifts, there were quite a few of us there, and we had a lot of discussion about what she showed us. Ciara is a really special girl, that I have know since she was really little, and she is growing up to be a gem.
Today is a special day, Happy Birthday Julie, I remember when you were born Julie, a very cold night. Grandma Helen came to stay with the rest of the children. I think it is when Janet showed Grandma the matches. I remember praying that you would come quickly and you did. But what I really remember is that when I first learned that I was expecting again. I wasn't all that enthusiastic about another baby, because Janet was little and we were enjoying her. I remember praying at the alter of the Methodist church, asking God to forgive me of my attitude, and he truly did forgive me, and you have been a blessing in our lives, just like each one of you children.
Father, we pray that you would bless Julie's day, that you would help her to grow in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. That she would see your fruit in her life and that you would meet her needs just as your word tells us that you will supply our every need according to your riches and glory in Christ Jesus. In Jesus name. Amen
I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go Isaiah 38:17
No event in your life is a mistake. I will use every circumstance to enrich your ministry and perfect your soul. You shall go because I have eed of you, and minister in the full power of your calling.
I shall thrust you forth. The opening of doors is My responsibility; but the preparation of your soul is your own responsibility.
If you would be ready when the time comes, be diligent and follow My guidance.
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My personal thoughts: What ever is happening to you, God is in it, the problems the frustrations, the good things, God is in it. God is desiring to change us and sometimes, it is very painful. We don't like what is happening, we don't like pain. But if we would look to him he will show us what he is doing. Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. All things, is God in what is happening for you today, something you don't like. Seek God, ask him to show you what he desires in your life, I feel that he in his own loving caring way, will show you. Sometimes now when something happens that I don't understand, but as I seek God, a still small voice inside tells me, This is for your benefin, thank me for what I am doing.
Father, we give you this day, it is your day, and we are your vessels, guide our steps and direct our path, minister to the needs of each one, may they feel your presence and sense that you are truly guiding their steps, help them to thank you for what they are experiencing even if they don't want to thank you. Draw them to you. In Jesus name.
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Personal note-Yesterday was another day of school. I feel badly for little Jesse who got sick at school, we trust that he is better today. After school I went to Cando and cleaned the church. I called Gladys Neidlinger and told her I would bring food, so I went and ate with her. Just as with each of you, I brought the photos from Christmas and showed her the photos. She showed me a photo of Terry and Joy Roppel. Joy was Dick and Judy's daughter. Then I went to Gene Dick's house for bible study. Ciara Klein brought a power point presentation about spiritual gifts, there were quite a few of us there, and we had a lot of discussion about what she showed us. Ciara is a really special girl, that I have know since she was really little, and she is growing up to be a gem.
Today is a special day, Happy Birthday Julie, I remember when you were born Julie, a very cold night. Grandma Helen came to stay with the rest of the children. I think it is when Janet showed Grandma the matches. I remember praying that you would come quickly and you did. But what I really remember is that when I first learned that I was expecting again. I wasn't all that enthusiastic about another baby, because Janet was little and we were enjoying her. I remember praying at the alter of the Methodist church, asking God to forgive me of my attitude, and he truly did forgive me, and you have been a blessing in our lives, just like each one of you children.
Father, we pray that you would bless Julie's day, that you would help her to grow in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. That she would see your fruit in her life and that you would meet her needs just as your word tells us that you will supply our every need according to your riches and glory in Christ Jesus. In Jesus name. Amen
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
January 7, 2009
Boundless Joy
We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Know in your heart that your vessel has been formed for the purpose of shedding abroad the glory of God, and the Spirit ministers in you to the end that this may be accomplished. Lo, I stand at your side to help, and you shall never need to rely on your own strength or wisdom. As long as you bless and honor Me, the rivers of life shall flow forth and your joy shall be boundless.
/As I reread those thoughts I am reminded that God made each of us as individuals and non of us are alike, he broke the mold after each birth. We were each made to be a vessel of honor, honor to God our Father. God made you with your special abilities and talents, your special desires. That is probably why we don't really understand each other and why we function as we do. But let us take the person that God has made in us and use that life to be all that we can. Yesterday I was reading a book written by the man who leads Compassion. Compassion is an organization that encourages people to sponsor children in other countries. He explains that children are born into these situations have a very defeated attitude and they don't believe they can be anything of value. It is a story of a lady, a teacher who sponsored a child in Kenya. He would write to her, but he always expressed that he was a nobody, she would reply that he was a somebody, and that he could do good. He was finally so encouraged that he started to think positive of himself. He found that his talent was in running, first to be the best runner in his class of 5, then in his school, his town and then his country. He went to the Olympics and there he earned a silver medal. She actually watched him on TV. On his way him, he went by her country, England, he went to her cottage, There he stooped to enter her humble home, and met this elderly lady in her wheel chair. He wanted to give her his medal because he couldn't have done it without her. I was very touched by that story, and was reading it in the study hall(4 students) so I read it to them. I hope that they are touched and challenged, and today I challenge each of you, who can you encourage today? don't forget that first God gave you maybe a spouse and children, co-workers, parents, customers. God wants to use us. Maybe you are the one who feels defeated......
Father in Heaven, we come to you this day. We ask you to place in our heart the seed of encouragement, Father, that first we would be encouraged to be and do all we can, Father help us to see ourselves the way you see us, help us to see that we are in Christ Jesus a person of worth. Father, help us to be sensitive to those about us, who do you want us to encourage today, and when we do, may we feel your presence encouraging us in our inter being. Thank for hearing and answering us. In Jesus name. Amen.
Yesterday, It was a normal day at school. I help Ken from Taiwan, and was there after school helping him get his studies done, I stopped by the center in Hampden and hung a map. It is from 1911, and I had matted and framed it. I stopped at Julie Ann's for a bit and actually Jerry walked over in the evening. I am cutting out quilt blocks, I really desire to put an end to some fabric.
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We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Know in your heart that your vessel has been formed for the purpose of shedding abroad the glory of God, and the Spirit ministers in you to the end that this may be accomplished. Lo, I stand at your side to help, and you shall never need to rely on your own strength or wisdom. As long as you bless and honor Me, the rivers of life shall flow forth and your joy shall be boundless.
/As I reread those thoughts I am reminded that God made each of us as individuals and non of us are alike, he broke the mold after each birth. We were each made to be a vessel of honor, honor to God our Father. God made you with your special abilities and talents, your special desires. That is probably why we don't really understand each other and why we function as we do. But let us take the person that God has made in us and use that life to be all that we can. Yesterday I was reading a book written by the man who leads Compassion. Compassion is an organization that encourages people to sponsor children in other countries. He explains that children are born into these situations have a very defeated attitude and they don't believe they can be anything of value. It is a story of a lady, a teacher who sponsored a child in Kenya. He would write to her, but he always expressed that he was a nobody, she would reply that he was a somebody, and that he could do good. He was finally so encouraged that he started to think positive of himself. He found that his talent was in running, first to be the best runner in his class of 5, then in his school, his town and then his country. He went to the Olympics and there he earned a silver medal. She actually watched him on TV. On his way him, he went by her country, England, he went to her cottage, There he stooped to enter her humble home, and met this elderly lady in her wheel chair. He wanted to give her his medal because he couldn't have done it without her. I was very touched by that story, and was reading it in the study hall(4 students) so I read it to them. I hope that they are touched and challenged, and today I challenge each of you, who can you encourage today? don't forget that first God gave you maybe a spouse and children, co-workers, parents, customers. God wants to use us. Maybe you are the one who feels defeated......
Father in Heaven, we come to you this day. We ask you to place in our heart the seed of encouragement, Father, that first we would be encouraged to be and do all we can, Father help us to see ourselves the way you see us, help us to see that we are in Christ Jesus a person of worth. Father, help us to be sensitive to those about us, who do you want us to encourage today, and when we do, may we feel your presence encouraging us in our inter being. Thank for hearing and answering us. In Jesus name. Amen.
Yesterday, It was a normal day at school. I help Ken from Taiwan, and was there after school helping him get his studies done, I stopped by the center in Hampden and hung a map. It is from 1911, and I had matted and framed it. I stopped at Julie Ann's for a bit and actually Jerry walked over in the evening. I am cutting out quilt blocks, I really desire to put an end to some fabric.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
january 6, 2009
Only Yield the Vessel
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14
Be obedient to the still, small voice. It will engage your soul in devotion. It will give you direction. I will revive and enlighten your own spirit and imbue your soul with divine love.
I am in your midst, dwelling deep within your being. You need not search for Me any further away than your own heart. The flowing forth of My spirit shall move through you and speak through you. Only yield your vessel. He is your victory.
/When I reflect on these thoughts, I am reminded of where I need to focus, It is so easy to get caught in the outside circumstances and let me control how I feel, rather than keeping my eyes and, my thoughts, and my heart on Jesus. I was reading something yesterday about confessing what God's word says. That is what I need to do. What would God want to say to us today? What would God want us to confess today? And my God shall supply your every need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus...I am the Lord thy God which healeth thee......For thee and thy household shall be saved..... What is your need today? What verses would God like to speak into your heart?I have a book _Praying God's Will for my son/daughter_, it is meant to take scripture and pray it for our family. We need to be praying God's word for our family and ourselves.
Father, we have been entrusted with lives right in our homes, Only you can truly meet their needs. We pray that you would supply their every need according to your riches in Glory by Christ Jesus. Help us heavenly father to focus on you, show us what you want to do in our lives. Help us to hear your still small voice, and help us to listen when you speak to us. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday, I was the teacher for Maureen Bertsch. She was at Audrey Vang's funeral. They were neighbors at the lake, I remember Audrey from Vang's jewelry. We always went there and she was truly the guiding force of that store. It was a good day. She has some students that require a lot of speaking too, they really like to taddle. It was really cold, so we played indoors, and I had recess duty so we played a game called 7 up in a class room. I didn't do much at home. Dad and I watched some about Armageddon in the evening. It was actually made in 2003 and it talks about Bible Codes. That is something new to me. They did plow our roads.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14
Be obedient to the still, small voice. It will engage your soul in devotion. It will give you direction. I will revive and enlighten your own spirit and imbue your soul with divine love.
I am in your midst, dwelling deep within your being. You need not search for Me any further away than your own heart. The flowing forth of My spirit shall move through you and speak through you. Only yield your vessel. He is your victory.
/When I reflect on these thoughts, I am reminded of where I need to focus, It is so easy to get caught in the outside circumstances and let me control how I feel, rather than keeping my eyes and, my thoughts, and my heart on Jesus. I was reading something yesterday about confessing what God's word says. That is what I need to do. What would God want to say to us today? What would God want us to confess today? And my God shall supply your every need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus...I am the Lord thy God which healeth thee......For thee and thy household shall be saved..... What is your need today? What verses would God like to speak into your heart?I have a book _Praying God's Will for my son/daughter_, it is meant to take scripture and pray it for our family. We need to be praying God's word for our family and ourselves.
Father, we have been entrusted with lives right in our homes, Only you can truly meet their needs. We pray that you would supply their every need according to your riches in Glory by Christ Jesus. Help us heavenly father to focus on you, show us what you want to do in our lives. Help us to hear your still small voice, and help us to listen when you speak to us. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday, I was the teacher for Maureen Bertsch. She was at Audrey Vang's funeral. They were neighbors at the lake, I remember Audrey from Vang's jewelry. We always went there and she was truly the guiding force of that store. It was a good day. She has some students that require a lot of speaking too, they really like to taddle. It was really cold, so we played indoors, and I had recess duty so we played a game called 7 up in a class room. I didn't do much at home. Dad and I watched some about Armageddon in the evening. It was actually made in 2003 and it talks about Bible Codes. That is something new to me. They did plow our roads.
Monday, January 5, 2009
January 5, 2009
A Perpetual Fountain of Glory
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 timothy 4:7
Write those things I say to you. Hold back nothing of all I shall say to you. For I shall speak to you in the darkness and shall make your way a path of light. I will cry to you out of the confusion round about, and you shall hear My voice and shall know that which I do.
Look to Me, and I will be your beacon in the night and you will not stumble over the hidden things.
/Personal thoughts:Do you ever have thoughts that you know you are to remember? Then they slip out of your mind. I think of my dad who carried a little black book in his pocket, he wrote everything in it. Appointments, information. He was known for telling jokes, so he might have written that there, too. Grandma Helen had lots of 'to do lists" we found them tucked in everything. We might still find some tucked in books in the basement.....I have a friend who keeps a note pad by her bed, and there she writes thoughts she might get at night. We are living in a time when we say, 'we can't remember, we have brain overload.' We really need to ease the stress by putting information on paper. That is why I like to do a task, or write a letter right away, so I can clear it out of my mind's 'to do list'.
I believe that the author is saying much more, God wants to speak to us, Sometimes when we don't know what to do we say, 'I wish God would write it in the sky, so I would know the decision to make". Sometimes we need to quiet our heart so we can hear his voice. I feel that if we are married, he wants us to submit to our husband on decisions, granted sometimes we need to go ahead when he isn't around. Other times when we ask our spouse we should be willing to listen to his/her opinion.
Confusion, there is a lot of it about us, I need to separate myself from all that is around me, to ask for Gods direction and then to wait for him to give it and then to use/apply it.
Father, thank you for this day, for the beginning of school, guide our steps today, help us to listen to you and apply your word to our lives. In Jesus name. Amen
I have been thinking about a personal thing I would like to sometimes add to the morning thoughts that I send to you. I have been focusing on cleaning out clutter in my life. It is so easy to go and buy another item, when we maybe have several sitting there partially used, I will use hand lotion as an example. Lets try to clean out the clutter in our life, by using up the left overs. Sometimes I even pour the lotion together and use it. What things are in your houses that you could eliminate? what about food in your cupboard, are there items that have been there for a while, It is so easy to get more, and push things to the back. Lets, use up the left overs and last years items, when things aren't use able lets get rid of them. I have been working on that, but I see some more things that I need to focus on this winter. Some of you are really good at that, but I think we all could focus on 'cleaning out' this winter. It looks like a good winter to do that. Guys, that includes you, too. Odds and ends of automotive things, etc.
Yesterday was a busy day. It was the first time I was able to do BGMC electronically. I had to put the power point presentation on the jump drive, take it to church and put it on the computer and into a program that they are using to show the music on the overhead. It worked. BGMC has gone electronic! One of the men in our church has moved to Rolla, and there he met a group of believers. Some of them are young people who left Heutterite colonies. Most left a colony in Canada, but one is from Forrest River. They shared about themselves in our Sunday School class.
Dad and I came home right after church and on the TV was an interview with the son of Hama leader who is fighting over in Israel. This young man has become a Christian, it was a very good interview, he gave a lot of thought before he made that decision and he knows that God has called him. He is living in San Diego and is being helped by a group of believers there. It is interesting to follow what is happening there, especially in the light of what we have been studying in Bible Study. http://www.joelrosenberg.com/ /(You might want to check that site)
Have a great day.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 timothy 4:7
Write those things I say to you. Hold back nothing of all I shall say to you. For I shall speak to you in the darkness and shall make your way a path of light. I will cry to you out of the confusion round about, and you shall hear My voice and shall know that which I do.
Look to Me, and I will be your beacon in the night and you will not stumble over the hidden things.
/Personal thoughts:Do you ever have thoughts that you know you are to remember? Then they slip out of your mind. I think of my dad who carried a little black book in his pocket, he wrote everything in it. Appointments, information. He was known for telling jokes, so he might have written that there, too. Grandma Helen had lots of 'to do lists" we found them tucked in everything. We might still find some tucked in books in the basement.....I have a friend who keeps a note pad by her bed, and there she writes thoughts she might get at night. We are living in a time when we say, 'we can't remember, we have brain overload.' We really need to ease the stress by putting information on paper. That is why I like to do a task, or write a letter right away, so I can clear it out of my mind's 'to do list'.
I believe that the author is saying much more, God wants to speak to us, Sometimes when we don't know what to do we say, 'I wish God would write it in the sky, so I would know the decision to make". Sometimes we need to quiet our heart so we can hear his voice. I feel that if we are married, he wants us to submit to our husband on decisions, granted sometimes we need to go ahead when he isn't around. Other times when we ask our spouse we should be willing to listen to his/her opinion.
Confusion, there is a lot of it about us, I need to separate myself from all that is around me, to ask for Gods direction and then to wait for him to give it and then to use/apply it.
Father, thank you for this day, for the beginning of school, guide our steps today, help us to listen to you and apply your word to our lives. In Jesus name. Amen
I have been thinking about a personal thing I would like to sometimes add to the morning thoughts that I send to you. I have been focusing on cleaning out clutter in my life. It is so easy to go and buy another item, when we maybe have several sitting there partially used, I will use hand lotion as an example. Lets try to clean out the clutter in our life, by using up the left overs. Sometimes I even pour the lotion together and use it. What things are in your houses that you could eliminate? what about food in your cupboard, are there items that have been there for a while, It is so easy to get more, and push things to the back. Lets, use up the left overs and last years items, when things aren't use able lets get rid of them. I have been working on that, but I see some more things that I need to focus on this winter. Some of you are really good at that, but I think we all could focus on 'cleaning out' this winter. It looks like a good winter to do that. Guys, that includes you, too. Odds and ends of automotive things, etc.
Yesterday was a busy day. It was the first time I was able to do BGMC electronically. I had to put the power point presentation on the jump drive, take it to church and put it on the computer and into a program that they are using to show the music on the overhead. It worked. BGMC has gone electronic! One of the men in our church has moved to Rolla, and there he met a group of believers. Some of them are young people who left Heutterite colonies. Most left a colony in Canada, but one is from Forrest River. They shared about themselves in our Sunday School class.
Dad and I came home right after church and on the TV was an interview with the son of Hama leader who is fighting over in Israel. This young man has become a Christian, it was a very good interview, he gave a lot of thought before he made that decision and he knows that God has called him. He is living in San Diego and is being helped by a group of believers there. It is interesting to follow what is happening there, especially in the light of what we have been studying in Bible Study. http://www.joelrosenberg.com/ /(You might want to check that site)
Have a great day.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
January 4,2009
There Is Always An Alternative
And he said, Take....thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there. Genesis 22:2
No price is too great to pay for the proper care of that which I have given you. Never regard lightly that which is precious in My sight. There is always an alternative to the life of relinquishment, but it is lean and barren. That which is most precious needs to be offered up to me continually.
My grace is as a beacon. It shall light on all that is now obscure.
/When I reflect on the authors thoughts, I wonder if there are sacrifices that God would have me to give to him. It was a really great price what God called him to give, when he asked him to give his son, and he went and he prepared his son to sacrifice him. Sometimes, God might just be looking to see if I am willing to truly give something to him. In recent years, I have felt God's directions to give to him things(could be real items, but it could be things that I desire to do)as I listen and obey, he does respond in loving kindness. The author also speaks of a life that is lean and barren, which is what happens when I don't give to God what he desires in my life.
Granted most of you are much younger and certainly not on the same page of life that I am on, but is there something in your life that God might be asking you to give to him? Sometimes God takes something, but gives us something better in place. He knows what is best in our lives.
Father, we thank you that you are all knowing and all loving, and you have our best interests at heart. Today, we ask that you would guide our steps and direct our paths, help us to sense your presence and to know your will. Father, make that known so real, that we are willing to listen and obey. In Jesus name. Amen
Personal note-We enjoyed the day at home, it didn't really storm here, but any drifting fills in the roads. I focused on cleaning in the computer room, though I have a way to go, We were in senior center for lunch and there we watched a video of Orland Dahl and his parents. They were related to Gladys Boatman and lived out on a farm, very frugal people, their farm was simple and not nice like what we see today. Orland was very musical and someone had gone there and they videoed him playing instruments. It was done in 1984.
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And he said, Take....thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there. Genesis 22:2
No price is too great to pay for the proper care of that which I have given you. Never regard lightly that which is precious in My sight. There is always an alternative to the life of relinquishment, but it is lean and barren. That which is most precious needs to be offered up to me continually.
My grace is as a beacon. It shall light on all that is now obscure.
/When I reflect on the authors thoughts, I wonder if there are sacrifices that God would have me to give to him. It was a really great price what God called him to give, when he asked him to give his son, and he went and he prepared his son to sacrifice him. Sometimes, God might just be looking to see if I am willing to truly give something to him. In recent years, I have felt God's directions to give to him things(could be real items, but it could be things that I desire to do)as I listen and obey, he does respond in loving kindness. The author also speaks of a life that is lean and barren, which is what happens when I don't give to God what he desires in my life.
Granted most of you are much younger and certainly not on the same page of life that I am on, but is there something in your life that God might be asking you to give to him? Sometimes God takes something, but gives us something better in place. He knows what is best in our lives.
Father, we thank you that you are all knowing and all loving, and you have our best interests at heart. Today, we ask that you would guide our steps and direct our paths, help us to sense your presence and to know your will. Father, make that known so real, that we are willing to listen and obey. In Jesus name. Amen
Personal note-We enjoyed the day at home, it didn't really storm here, but any drifting fills in the roads. I focused on cleaning in the computer room, though I have a way to go, We were in senior center for lunch and there we watched a video of Orland Dahl and his parents. They were related to Gladys Boatman and lived out on a farm, very frugal people, their farm was simple and not nice like what we see today. Orland was very musical and someone had gone there and they videoed him playing instruments. It was done in 1984.
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