Did you know that God knows your name?
Every hair of your head is numbered.
He knows your thoughts and the intents of your heart.
There is nothing on earth, that is hidden or unknown
to God.
So you say, what is the big deal, so God knows my name.
Well.. let's analyze this. Out of the billions of people
on earth, how many know your name? How well known
are you? Is your name blazing out on lights on a
billboard in Beverly Hills so the world knows your name?
Will your name outlive a thousand generations?
It will to God. God cares enough about you
personally that He knows your name. This thought
if captured by our imagination, should light a fire
of rejoicing within our spirit.
Out of the billions of people that have lived on earth
since it's creation, God knows me! I am special,
I am truly loved. He is a personal God, He knows my name!
My friend, we have so much to be thankful for.
When no one else wants to know your name,
or cares about you, God cares, and loves you,
and speaks your name.. come to me my child,
rest in my arms, and tell me of your troubles, and I,
will give you rest.
Love
millie
The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One,
will save. He will rejoice OVER YOU with gladness,
He will quiet you with His Love, He will rejoice
over you with singing
Zephaniah 3:17
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He Knows Your Name"
When you are having problems
And feel there's no help around.
First take one step forward,
To get to higher ground.
If you think that God doesn't hear you
Then that, is really a shame
Not only does He hear every prayer you say;
But He knows you, by your name.
It does not matter just where you are
When you call upon the Lord.
He will be listening with a well-tuned ear
And will understand every word.
Be ready to listen to what He says,
As He tells you what to do.
For that will be your instructions
Because the rest will be up to you.
You should thank Him for His kindness,
Because He was standing by.
And not as you thought; He had turned away
And would never, hear your cry.
Even though you have made so many mistakes.
He will not hold you to blame.
For now, you are fully forgiven.
And remember, He knows your name.
-
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Holier Than Thou?
Copyright Millie Plastaras 7/28/2008
I recently had a young man online get really upset with me.. and say I was
acting holier than thou. He spent the next few days laughing at me and
commenting about this to a young lady online who is married.
I had expressed the thought that married people should
not be flirting with unmarried people online or talk about sex with them,
especially ones who say they love God and want to please him.
I often hear people use this phrase.. Oh you are just holier
than thou.. you think you are so much better.
Actually, no I do not. I know my flaws and failures, don't you?
No one I know is perfect. Only God was Holy and His Son.
When I was growing up, we were taught moral absolutes. And we
were taught a very clear path of right and wrong. There
were emotional and spiritual boundaries. People set limits
on what was right and wrong to do. It was a good thing
for a spiritual person to learn to practice self discipline and
to daily turn their life over to God and surrender.
People took God's word seriously, and did not try to deny
parts of it, or leave the parts out of it that convicted them.
They sought to live by it... not discount it!
Any child of God knows we are merely sinners saved by grace,
servants of the most high God. We are NOT better, we are just
forgiven. This is a very important concept.
Should Christians be acting differently? What does the Bible say about it.
BE YE (this is you) NOT UNEQUALLY YOKED TOGETHER WITH UNBELIEVERS: FOR WHAT FELLOWSHIP HATH RIGHTEOUSNESS WITH UNRIGHTEOUSNESS? AND WHAT COMMUNION HATH LIGHT WITH DARKNESS?…WHAT PART HATH HE THAT BELIEVETH WITH AN INFIDEL? WHEREFORE COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM, AND BE YE (that is you) SEPARATE, SAITH THE LORD.
2 Corinthians 6:14, 15, 17
So what do we do with these verses? Recognize we are no longer our own,
we are bought with a price, the precious, atoning blood of Jesus Christ.
Ye are not your own: for ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."—1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
We should have a new life in Him. One that seeks to leave the old life behind,
and seeks to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the Word of God.
This should be a driving force in the life of anyone who REALLY has
sought out God and repented of their sins, and seeks to be new in Him.
God said we are either for Him or against Him. THERE IS NO MIDDLE GROUND.
How do we change? One step at a time. We recognize things
that might not please God, by reading his word, by getting in a good
Bible teaching church and by prayer. Asking God, please show
me what I need to change, and give me the strength to do so.
1. Recognize we are all sinners, and need to repent.
2. Recognize that it is by the MERCIES and GRACE of God we
are saved.
3. Recognize Jesus accepts us as is, once we repent of our sins, and
ask Him to be our Savior, and promises to change us.
4. Recognize we all fail from time to time. Do NOT let this be
the end of the story... do not go down in defeat and give up and say
I can never be good enough. Confess your sin, and your failure to
God, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.
5. Recognize everyone you know is in a state of growth. NO one
knows everything. NO one has totally arrived spiritually and
conquered every thing in their lives. We are ALL still under
construction.
Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus!
So if we are forgiven and no longer condemned, why are
we condemning ourselves?
Just as God gives us grace, let us extend that to ourselves. Be persistent
in doing good, and be persistent in forgiving ourselves and staying the course.
Seeking above all, to be Godly in all things and dedicating our lives to Him.
It is a solitary, but rewarding walk. Few are able to dedicate themselves.
The pleasures of this life, the cares of this life, the lusts of this life draw
people away, and they forget their first love, Jesus Christ, and go astray.
Seeking to please themselves rather than God.
Romans 12:1-2 says it the best
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
We are no longer living according to the pattern of this world
but transforming our minds and hearts daily in the presence of God.
You can do it. You have this one life. If Jesus could give His for you,
with his precious shed blood, how can we do less than live our lives for Him?
If our gospel is hid, it is hid to those who are lost. If we do not live it,
others watching us will see the inconsistency and be led astray and
disappointed by our own failure to stay the course and to seek to please God.
We are in the world, we are to love others, and be kind and thoughtful
and prayerful. BUT WE ARE NOT OF THIS WORLD ANY LONGER.
We are bought with a price.
Live like this means something to you.
Be A LIGHT!
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
I recently had a young man online get really upset with me.. and say I was
acting holier than thou. He spent the next few days laughing at me and
commenting about this to a young lady online who is married.
I had expressed the thought that married people should
not be flirting with unmarried people online or talk about sex with them,
especially ones who say they love God and want to please him.
I often hear people use this phrase.. Oh you are just holier
than thou.. you think you are so much better.
Actually, no I do not. I know my flaws and failures, don't you?
No one I know is perfect. Only God was Holy and His Son.
When I was growing up, we were taught moral absolutes. And we
were taught a very clear path of right and wrong. There
were emotional and spiritual boundaries. People set limits
on what was right and wrong to do. It was a good thing
for a spiritual person to learn to practice self discipline and
to daily turn their life over to God and surrender.
People took God's word seriously, and did not try to deny
parts of it, or leave the parts out of it that convicted them.
They sought to live by it... not discount it!
Any child of God knows we are merely sinners saved by grace,
servants of the most high God. We are NOT better, we are just
forgiven. This is a very important concept.
Should Christians be acting differently? What does the Bible say about it.
BE YE (this is you) NOT UNEQUALLY YOKED TOGETHER WITH UNBELIEVERS: FOR WHAT FELLOWSHIP HATH RIGHTEOUSNESS WITH UNRIGHTEOUSNESS? AND WHAT COMMUNION HATH LIGHT WITH DARKNESS?…WHAT PART HATH HE THAT BELIEVETH WITH AN INFIDEL? WHEREFORE COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM, AND BE YE (that is you) SEPARATE, SAITH THE LORD.
2 Corinthians 6:14, 15, 17
So what do we do with these verses? Recognize we are no longer our own,
we are bought with a price, the precious, atoning blood of Jesus Christ.
Ye are not your own: for ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."—1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
We should have a new life in Him. One that seeks to leave the old life behind,
and seeks to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the Word of God.
This should be a driving force in the life of anyone who REALLY has
sought out God and repented of their sins, and seeks to be new in Him.
God said we are either for Him or against Him. THERE IS NO MIDDLE GROUND.
How do we change? One step at a time. We recognize things
that might not please God, by reading his word, by getting in a good
Bible teaching church and by prayer. Asking God, please show
me what I need to change, and give me the strength to do so.
1. Recognize we are all sinners, and need to repent.
2. Recognize that it is by the MERCIES and GRACE of God we
are saved.
3. Recognize Jesus accepts us as is, once we repent of our sins, and
ask Him to be our Savior, and promises to change us.
4. Recognize we all fail from time to time. Do NOT let this be
the end of the story... do not go down in defeat and give up and say
I can never be good enough. Confess your sin, and your failure to
God, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.
5. Recognize everyone you know is in a state of growth. NO one
knows everything. NO one has totally arrived spiritually and
conquered every thing in their lives. We are ALL still under
construction.
Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus!
So if we are forgiven and no longer condemned, why are
we condemning ourselves?
Just as God gives us grace, let us extend that to ourselves. Be persistent
in doing good, and be persistent in forgiving ourselves and staying the course.
Seeking above all, to be Godly in all things and dedicating our lives to Him.
It is a solitary, but rewarding walk. Few are able to dedicate themselves.
The pleasures of this life, the cares of this life, the lusts of this life draw
people away, and they forget their first love, Jesus Christ, and go astray.
Seeking to please themselves rather than God.
Romans 12:1-2 says it the best
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
We are no longer living according to the pattern of this world
but transforming our minds and hearts daily in the presence of God.
You can do it. You have this one life. If Jesus could give His for you,
with his precious shed blood, how can we do less than live our lives for Him?
If our gospel is hid, it is hid to those who are lost. If we do not live it,
others watching us will see the inconsistency and be led astray and
disappointed by our own failure to stay the course and to seek to please God.
We are in the world, we are to love others, and be kind and thoughtful
and prayerful. BUT WE ARE NOT OF THIS WORLD ANY LONGER.
We are bought with a price.
Live like this means something to you.
Be A LIGHT!
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Monday, July 21, 2008
Dwelling In Hope
Good Morning Everyone,
In this present world we live in hope seems to be a
difficult feeling to hold on to. The media is telling us
all the things we do not want to hear, hour after hour,
that the economy is failing, that wars are possible,
that gas is going to rise higher, groceries, and people
are losing their homes and there is not enough
money to go around. It is a picture that is gloomy,
and people who are polled say they feel helpless about
the whole situation, that they are very concerned.
It is interesting to note that in Matthew 24 Jesus predicted
such things, and knew they would come, and told us
to keep our focus on Him, and not our circumstances.
I have found in my own circumstances great challenges.
We are on a fixed income and everything goes up but
our income. We have health problems that really make
life difficult. My sleep is very compromised now by my asthma,
and when I should be able to go to bed and be refreshed, I often
find myself fighting for breath, rather than resting.
I suppose we could wake up each morning
and just feel resolved to it, or depressed by it, and life
would seem so dreary. But we have this one life,
and we have to find joy in it, no matter what our
circumstances are.
I have learned each day to find happy things to do.
I always go out and look at our garden first thing. Right
now we have a English Rose bush just full of bright
many leafed English Roses in a pale pink. Behind
that is a backdrop of vivid purple morning glories
with a magenta center. The colors are striking
and always cheer me up.
I listen to the laughter of my grandchildren
and savor the bright happy smiles they bring
to my life, and listen to the refreshing banter
when they say unexpected and funny things.
Their perspective on life is so refreshing and untouched
by the cares of this world.
I have learned to count my blessings, and find
useful things to do, and rather than focus on what
I do not have or what is happening to me, I learn
to look for the good in each day. Deliberately
focusing on it, rather than my circumstances.
What a sad way to live.. dwelling in the depths of despair
and not seeking any other way of thinking. Yet many
do this everyday.. they let their circumstances, or people
around them drain them, and they do not have a cure
for their thinking or problems. I have learned to fight
negative thinking and depression. It isn't that it
doesn't hit me sometimes, but it is that I fight it,
and seek with all my heart to overcome it and
enjoy my day NO MATTER WHAT.
I know God is with me. I know I can talk to him
all I want, anytime of the day or night, that He listens
and cares, and will guide me through these times
and provide for my needs, even when I cannot see how.
He never fails!
Paul gave some very sage advice in Philippians 4:8.
Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report,
if there be any virtue and if
there be any praise, think on these things.
So focus on the good, your blessings, look for it, enjoy it.
Don't wake up in the morning and first thing focus
on your problems and feed those thoughts all day.
That produces depression and every hopeless feeling.
Make a decision to look for useful things to do,
to be happy with what you have, take time to love those around you
and to spend time in God's word to uplift and encourage
your heart, and to plant verses in your heart
that God can bring to your memory at your time of
greatest need.
Don't give up.
Don't let anyone or any circumstances rob you of your joy
and hope. You have this one life, make a conscious choice
to be happy and content in your circumstances and work
to improve them in any practical way you can. And for
what you cannot change, talk to your heavenly Father
about it and face it with courage and a spirit of joy. This
comes from Him. Seek it.
Love
millie
In this present world we live in hope seems to be a
difficult feeling to hold on to. The media is telling us
all the things we do not want to hear, hour after hour,
that the economy is failing, that wars are possible,
that gas is going to rise higher, groceries, and people
are losing their homes and there is not enough
money to go around. It is a picture that is gloomy,
and people who are polled say they feel helpless about
the whole situation, that they are very concerned.
It is interesting to note that in Matthew 24 Jesus predicted
such things, and knew they would come, and told us
to keep our focus on Him, and not our circumstances.
I have found in my own circumstances great challenges.
We are on a fixed income and everything goes up but
our income. We have health problems that really make
life difficult. My sleep is very compromised now by my asthma,
and when I should be able to go to bed and be refreshed, I often
find myself fighting for breath, rather than resting.
I suppose we could wake up each morning
and just feel resolved to it, or depressed by it, and life
would seem so dreary. But we have this one life,
and we have to find joy in it, no matter what our
circumstances are.
I have learned each day to find happy things to do.
I always go out and look at our garden first thing. Right
now we have a English Rose bush just full of bright
many leafed English Roses in a pale pink. Behind
that is a backdrop of vivid purple morning glories
with a magenta center. The colors are striking
and always cheer me up.
I listen to the laughter of my grandchildren
and savor the bright happy smiles they bring
to my life, and listen to the refreshing banter
when they say unexpected and funny things.
Their perspective on life is so refreshing and untouched
by the cares of this world.
I have learned to count my blessings, and find
useful things to do, and rather than focus on what
I do not have or what is happening to me, I learn
to look for the good in each day. Deliberately
focusing on it, rather than my circumstances.
What a sad way to live.. dwelling in the depths of despair
and not seeking any other way of thinking. Yet many
do this everyday.. they let their circumstances, or people
around them drain them, and they do not have a cure
for their thinking or problems. I have learned to fight
negative thinking and depression. It isn't that it
doesn't hit me sometimes, but it is that I fight it,
and seek with all my heart to overcome it and
enjoy my day NO MATTER WHAT.
I know God is with me. I know I can talk to him
all I want, anytime of the day or night, that He listens
and cares, and will guide me through these times
and provide for my needs, even when I cannot see how.
He never fails!
Paul gave some very sage advice in Philippians 4:8.
Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report,
if there be any virtue and if
there be any praise, think on these things.
So focus on the good, your blessings, look for it, enjoy it.
Don't wake up in the morning and first thing focus
on your problems and feed those thoughts all day.
That produces depression and every hopeless feeling.
Make a decision to look for useful things to do,
to be happy with what you have, take time to love those around you
and to spend time in God's word to uplift and encourage
your heart, and to plant verses in your heart
that God can bring to your memory at your time of
greatest need.
Don't give up.
Don't let anyone or any circumstances rob you of your joy
and hope. You have this one life, make a conscious choice
to be happy and content in your circumstances and work
to improve them in any practical way you can. And for
what you cannot change, talk to your heavenly Father
about it and face it with courage and a spirit of joy. This
comes from Him. Seek it.
Love
millie
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Staying The Course
I am sure in your lifetime each of you has had at least
one trip. One vacation, or time to visit someone else.
You had to stay the course to get from point A to point
B so your trip could be a success. This called
for perseverance and dedication to get from
where you were, to where you wanted to go.
This would stand true for any goals we have
that are worthy. If we want to change ourselves,
and grow and prosper as a person it takes
commitment, dedication and the ability
to stay the course until we reach our goal,
and stick with it. Many people seem to have
a problem with commitment, they get tired,
weary, and often give up. They say oh well,
and then go on and find something else to do.
I have often thought about my husband who has
had such severe damage to his heart, and been
through so many procedures. He had 3 cardiac
arrests in a hour. 95 percent of the people who
have the first one die. Yet God spared him.
What did my husband do? He changed everything.
He quit smoking, he worked out everyday (still does)
and he fought whatever internal battles that came
about when the fear might rage within him. He changed
his diet, and stayed with it. He fought
and won. Even though he has had several serious
cardiac events since then, and many procedures,
I have yet to see him waver in his determination
to beat the odds, and live well while he has time.
He has perseverance and commitment to live and thrive.
Almost all of his friends who had the same thing have
passed away. They would not change, they kept smoking
they would not walk, and they ate whatever they wanted.
This says a lot about the power to overcome if we keep
our eyes on the goal, and do not lose hope.
What about Olympic competitors? They spend hours
and years working on their skills, never losing sight
of the goal. Putting all else aside to achieve these
things that their heart desires, and longs to win.
They do not give up, but stay the course.
What about a soldier in the middle of war? Do they
allow the onslaught of the enemy to deter them from
their course? Do they allow fear to rule their spirit?
Their discipline and training and commitment carry
them through each thing they must face, and they
face it with courage and hope. A great example for all
of us.
What do you have within your life today that you need to change?
Have you put it on the back burner? Have you given up?
Do you feel despair, fear, lack of courage, or hopelessness?
What will you do about it?
To stay the course means we do not give up no matter
what the odds are. We face it with courage and strength,
and fight the good fight of faith. Although I do not have
the huge battles my husband has with his heart, I do
have very difficult health problems that are wearing, constant,
and really challenging daily. But I have learned that each
day is a gift. There is something good, and wise and hopeful
I can accomplish each day. And I don't want to waste them.
They are my gift.
God wants you to stay the course, and find strength in
him every morning. He wants to hear your voice, to
hear your problems, he wants to guide you and lead you.
He can do this through his word which speaks to your spirit,
or that still small voice that speaks to your heart, or sometimes
through a dear friend who will encourage you in the Lord.
Are you open? Are you listening? Isn't life about making
it the best you can? You only have one life.
Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and HE shall strengthen
thy heart, wait I say on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;
(for He is faithful that promised) Hebrews 10:23
Faith clings to God in expectation, not wavering, but knowing
God's abilities are unlimited.
Fear robs us of faith, and brings us defeat, and every dark
thing.
Seek that which is good and rebuke evil.
Stay the course. Find comfort in God first thing each day
and through out the day. And plant His word in your heart
so that as troubles rise, the word of God will rise your spirit
and comfort and strengthen you. God will use the verses
you plant in your heart to encourage you and bring you hope.
A needful thing for sure.
love always
millie
Only one life will soon be past
Only what is done for Christ will last
one trip. One vacation, or time to visit someone else.
You had to stay the course to get from point A to point
B so your trip could be a success. This called
for perseverance and dedication to get from
where you were, to where you wanted to go.
This would stand true for any goals we have
that are worthy. If we want to change ourselves,
and grow and prosper as a person it takes
commitment, dedication and the ability
to stay the course until we reach our goal,
and stick with it. Many people seem to have
a problem with commitment, they get tired,
weary, and often give up. They say oh well,
and then go on and find something else to do.
I have often thought about my husband who has
had such severe damage to his heart, and been
through so many procedures. He had 3 cardiac
arrests in a hour. 95 percent of the people who
have the first one die. Yet God spared him.
What did my husband do? He changed everything.
He quit smoking, he worked out everyday (still does)
and he fought whatever internal battles that came
about when the fear might rage within him. He changed
his diet, and stayed with it. He fought
and won. Even though he has had several serious
cardiac events since then, and many procedures,
I have yet to see him waver in his determination
to beat the odds, and live well while he has time.
He has perseverance and commitment to live and thrive.
Almost all of his friends who had the same thing have
passed away. They would not change, they kept smoking
they would not walk, and they ate whatever they wanted.
This says a lot about the power to overcome if we keep
our eyes on the goal, and do not lose hope.
What about Olympic competitors? They spend hours
and years working on their skills, never losing sight
of the goal. Putting all else aside to achieve these
things that their heart desires, and longs to win.
They do not give up, but stay the course.
What about a soldier in the middle of war? Do they
allow the onslaught of the enemy to deter them from
their course? Do they allow fear to rule their spirit?
Their discipline and training and commitment carry
them through each thing they must face, and they
face it with courage and hope. A great example for all
of us.
What do you have within your life today that you need to change?
Have you put it on the back burner? Have you given up?
Do you feel despair, fear, lack of courage, or hopelessness?
What will you do about it?
To stay the course means we do not give up no matter
what the odds are. We face it with courage and strength,
and fight the good fight of faith. Although I do not have
the huge battles my husband has with his heart, I do
have very difficult health problems that are wearing, constant,
and really challenging daily. But I have learned that each
day is a gift. There is something good, and wise and hopeful
I can accomplish each day. And I don't want to waste them.
They are my gift.
God wants you to stay the course, and find strength in
him every morning. He wants to hear your voice, to
hear your problems, he wants to guide you and lead you.
He can do this through his word which speaks to your spirit,
or that still small voice that speaks to your heart, or sometimes
through a dear friend who will encourage you in the Lord.
Are you open? Are you listening? Isn't life about making
it the best you can? You only have one life.
Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and HE shall strengthen
thy heart, wait I say on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;
(for He is faithful that promised) Hebrews 10:23
Faith clings to God in expectation, not wavering, but knowing
God's abilities are unlimited.
Fear robs us of faith, and brings us defeat, and every dark
thing.
Seek that which is good and rebuke evil.
Stay the course. Find comfort in God first thing each day
and through out the day. And plant His word in your heart
so that as troubles rise, the word of God will rise your spirit
and comfort and strengthen you. God will use the verses
you plant in your heart to encourage you and bring you hope.
A needful thing for sure.
love always
millie
Only one life will soon be past
Only what is done for Christ will last
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
A New Life
copyright Millie Plastaras 7/1/2008
Good Morning Everyone,
What happens to a person once they become a Christian
by accepting the atonement of Jesus Christ? By repenting
of their sins and receiving him as their Savior?
Should we see a difference?
Should we be thinking differently?
Should we act differently?
What kinds of friends should we choose?
Paul wrote this in Romans 12:1-2
I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view
of all the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication
of your bodies -- presenting all your members and faculties -- as a
living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing
to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent)
service and spiritual worship.
Do not be conformed to this world -- this age, fashioned after
and adapted to its external, superficial customs. But be
transformed (changed) by the (entire) renewal of your mind -- by
its new ideals and new attitude -- so that you may prove
(for yourselves) what is the good and acceptable and perfect
will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable
and perfect in his sight for you.
We have a new life in Christ!
So we are to be transformed. New thinking, new people,
new focus, new goals. We are no longer our own,
we are bought with a price, the blood of the risen Lamb,
shed for you and me that we might have salvation
and eternal life. This great sacrifice deserves nothing
but our greatest attention and highest goals. We are to
be Christlike, in all we say and do.
1 Peter 2:11-12 shows us one of the vital reasons
we must persist in our new life in Christ.
Dear friends, you are like foreigners and strangers in
this world. I beg you to avoid the evil things your bodies
want to do that fight against your soul. People who
do not believe are living all around you and might say that you
are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see
good things you do and will give glory to God on the
day when Christ comes again.
Is your life a testimony to the transforming power of Christ?
If you are falling short, if you have not surrendered parts of
yourself, then today is a new day. Get on your knees and
ask God to forgive you and help you be a light to the world,
transforming, strong in His Word and His power, and a joy
to those who meet you. We have work to do, we cannot
be self focused, selfish, or carnal (worldly minded) in our
thinking. We are God's children now. Seek that which
is good and rebuke that which is evil.
Dear God,
I ask you today to help us be honest about our shortcomings.
Help us to see what we need to change and to do it, to have
a desire to please you and be Godly in our lives. We only
have this one life, let us make it count for you, and for all the
souls that are lost and need you. That we may be a light shining
with your glory, and full of your word that we may tell everyone
the good news of Jesus Christ. That you loved us so much
you sent your son to die for our sins.
How we praise you and give you glory. Help us to be all
you would have us to be. Help us to change one step at a time,
one day at a time. To lay aside our selfish desires, and seek
your desire in all we say and do.
In Jesus precious name,
amen
When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride
be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor
to others than yourselves. Do not be interested only in
your own life, but also be interested in the lives of others.
In your lives you must think and act like Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:3-5
Remember others are watching you, and their soul
may depend on the example you set.
Only one life will soon be past
Only what is done for Christ will last.
love
millie
Good Morning Everyone,
What happens to a person once they become a Christian
by accepting the atonement of Jesus Christ? By repenting
of their sins and receiving him as their Savior?
Should we see a difference?
Should we be thinking differently?
Should we act differently?
What kinds of friends should we choose?
Paul wrote this in Romans 12:1-2
I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view
of all the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication
of your bodies -- presenting all your members and faculties -- as a
living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing
to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent)
service and spiritual worship.
Do not be conformed to this world -- this age, fashioned after
and adapted to its external, superficial customs. But be
transformed (changed) by the (entire) renewal of your mind -- by
its new ideals and new attitude -- so that you may prove
(for yourselves) what is the good and acceptable and perfect
will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable
and perfect in his sight for you.
We have a new life in Christ!
So we are to be transformed. New thinking, new people,
new focus, new goals. We are no longer our own,
we are bought with a price, the blood of the risen Lamb,
shed for you and me that we might have salvation
and eternal life. This great sacrifice deserves nothing
but our greatest attention and highest goals. We are to
be Christlike, in all we say and do.
1 Peter 2:11-12 shows us one of the vital reasons
we must persist in our new life in Christ.
Dear friends, you are like foreigners and strangers in
this world. I beg you to avoid the evil things your bodies
want to do that fight against your soul. People who
do not believe are living all around you and might say that you
are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see
good things you do and will give glory to God on the
day when Christ comes again.
Is your life a testimony to the transforming power of Christ?
If you are falling short, if you have not surrendered parts of
yourself, then today is a new day. Get on your knees and
ask God to forgive you and help you be a light to the world,
transforming, strong in His Word and His power, and a joy
to those who meet you. We have work to do, we cannot
be self focused, selfish, or carnal (worldly minded) in our
thinking. We are God's children now. Seek that which
is good and rebuke that which is evil.
Dear God,
I ask you today to help us be honest about our shortcomings.
Help us to see what we need to change and to do it, to have
a desire to please you and be Godly in our lives. We only
have this one life, let us make it count for you, and for all the
souls that are lost and need you. That we may be a light shining
with your glory, and full of your word that we may tell everyone
the good news of Jesus Christ. That you loved us so much
you sent your son to die for our sins.
How we praise you and give you glory. Help us to be all
you would have us to be. Help us to change one step at a time,
one day at a time. To lay aside our selfish desires, and seek
your desire in all we say and do.
In Jesus precious name,
amen
When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride
be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor
to others than yourselves. Do not be interested only in
your own life, but also be interested in the lives of others.
In your lives you must think and act like Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:3-5
Remember others are watching you, and their soul
may depend on the example you set.
Only one life will soon be past
Only what is done for Christ will last.
love
millie
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