But as for me I will ALWAYS have hope;
I will praise you more and more. My mouth
will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all
day long. Psalm 71:14-15
Our hope comes from God, not our circumstances,
not the people around us. Hope is sustained
when we choose to focus on God. Spending time
in his presence, through prayer, and just
talking to Him, allowing that time of refreshing
we all so desperately need.
Many feel if they control their lives as best as
they can that gives them security. But the older
we get the more we realize the less we control.
It would make one feel like their life
was spiraling out of control when they finally
recognize that fact. Yet that would be
untrue, for you see, God is in control.
God saw your yesterday, he saw your anguish,
the cry of your heart, he saw each word and deed,
He knows you intimately. Nothing is hidden to him.
He knows your family, your circumstances,
your job, your thoughts, your actions, and this gives him
greater insight to what is needful to make your
life work well, and to bring you the comfort and guidance
that is far beyond your own understanding and scope.
I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me. I have set
the Lord always BEFORE me.
Because He is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Psalm 16:7-8
Where is God in your life? Is he set before you
or left on a shelf till you have a emergency?
How is that working for you?
Do you feel like your life is out of control
or are you feeling the peace that passes all understanding?
Tap into the greatest source of strength the world
has ever known. Who loves you with a everlasting love
and has great plans and hope for you.
Remember
Only one life, will soon be past
Only what is done for Christ will last
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Doors
copyright Millie Plastaras 7/15/2011
In each life there are many choices we make.
Our careers, who we date, who we marry, what education
we choose. So many doors to open or close by our decisions.
Each door has its own advantages or consequences,
and the secret to success is in being vigilant about
using wisdom on what IS the right door to open, and
which doors would be disastrous for us to open.
Many people don't plan ahead, whether in relationships,
or jobs, or even their daily life. They just "go with the flow"
and don't look with depth at the important issues, consequences
or long term effects of their decisions. Many often
pay for their choices for the rest of their lives, and
it is a difficult path for each of us when we not
only don't plan ahead but just do things because we
can or want to.
As Christians, the bible tells us we are to be different.
We are no longer our own, we are bought with a price,
the precious blood of the risen lamb. Our life should be
transformed with new thinking, new choices, and prayerful
decisions about our mates, our jobs, and our words and deeds.
This is the sign of a true depth in a Christian walk, to see
the "fruit" produced in the lives of those who truly Follow
Jesus, live by his word and seek his will. It literally shows
in what they do and say!
I appeal to you therefore, brothers,by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship 2 Do not be conformed to this world,but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12: 1-2 ESV
In looking at your life today, what do you see? Do
you see careful, prayerful thought in your actions, plans
and relationships? Is your life before God sacrificial?
Or is God someone you talk to in emergencies or when things
get hard? The Bible tells us daily we are to pick up our cross
and follow him. That should be our first door each day.
It is also important to remember that doors we
open can invite good or evil. These concepts are
not taught much any more but are very important.
What we watch, where we go, who we choose to be
around either is good for our spirit or bad for it,
some of it having eternal consequences.
Corrupt company corrupts, this is something
you see in people's lives everyday, who they
choose to be around changes them. Guard
your heart, guard your mind, and seek Godly wisdom,
something you will never regret.
God show me what you would have me do, give
me strength and wisdom for the day, and make me aware
of things that would be wrong choices, or relationships that
are not healthy for me spiritually. Help me to live my
life with wisdom and insight, that comes directly from your
heart, and from me listening to you daily.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
In each life there are many choices we make.
Our careers, who we date, who we marry, what education
we choose. So many doors to open or close by our decisions.
Each door has its own advantages or consequences,
and the secret to success is in being vigilant about
using wisdom on what IS the right door to open, and
which doors would be disastrous for us to open.
Many people don't plan ahead, whether in relationships,
or jobs, or even their daily life. They just "go with the flow"
and don't look with depth at the important issues, consequences
or long term effects of their decisions. Many often
pay for their choices for the rest of their lives, and
it is a difficult path for each of us when we not
only don't plan ahead but just do things because we
can or want to.
As Christians, the bible tells us we are to be different.
We are no longer our own, we are bought with a price,
the precious blood of the risen lamb. Our life should be
transformed with new thinking, new choices, and prayerful
decisions about our mates, our jobs, and our words and deeds.
This is the sign of a true depth in a Christian walk, to see
the "fruit" produced in the lives of those who truly Follow
Jesus, live by his word and seek his will. It literally shows
in what they do and say!
I appeal to you therefore, brothers,by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship 2 Do not be conformed to this world,but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12: 1-2 ESV
In looking at your life today, what do you see? Do
you see careful, prayerful thought in your actions, plans
and relationships? Is your life before God sacrificial?
Or is God someone you talk to in emergencies or when things
get hard? The Bible tells us daily we are to pick up our cross
and follow him. That should be our first door each day.
It is also important to remember that doors we
open can invite good or evil. These concepts are
not taught much any more but are very important.
What we watch, where we go, who we choose to be
around either is good for our spirit or bad for it,
some of it having eternal consequences.
Corrupt company corrupts, this is something
you see in people's lives everyday, who they
choose to be around changes them. Guard
your heart, guard your mind, and seek Godly wisdom,
something you will never regret.
God show me what you would have me do, give
me strength and wisdom for the day, and make me aware
of things that would be wrong choices, or relationships that
are not healthy for me spiritually. Help me to live my
life with wisdom and insight, that comes directly from your
heart, and from me listening to you daily.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Are You Being Truthful With God and Yourself?
If people's thinking is controlled by the sinful self, there is death.
But if their thinking is controlled by the Spirit, there is life and peace.
When people's thinking is controlled by the sinful elf, they are against
God because they refuse to obey God's law and really are not
even able to obey God's law. Those people who are ruled
by their sinful selves CANNOT please God.
Romans 8:6-8
A relationship with God through Jesus Christ
produces changes within us. It produces change
in our thinking, in our desires, in our focus and in our path.
If.. we seek him first, and really mean what we say
and say what we mean. A relationship with God is not
a game we play when we want to feel religious, or when we
are in trouble. It is a daily, ongoing, dedicated, sold out
experience where we truly seek God first.
Many people say they know Jesus but do not spend time
showing that they do. They put everything else in their lives
first, and God is a afterthought. The word tells us this
is rebellion, and that rebellion is worse than witchcraft.
(1 Samuel 15:23)
Every relationship we have in our life takes work.
If we are married, it is something we have to put time
and effort into. We have to be thoughtful about the other
person, be aware of their needs, and wants, and try to make
our lives with them thrive.
When a person truly loves God and is truly following him and
wants to please him, it will show in their actions and deeds.
No games, no rebellion, a daily surrender and seeking of God.
It really is a very clear cut choice.
One would have to wonder if we don't get to know God here
on earth and truly live for him, if he won't seem like a stranger
when we meet him. Life doesn't last forever, but eternity does.
Are you ready for eternity?
What is life about anyway? Meaning of life comes in the arms
of God and his guidance and navigation through each day,
its trials, it's relationships, and everything we face.
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 the good things you do
and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.
1 Peter 2:11-12
We cannot be a light if we walk in darkness.
Remember
Only one life will soon be past
Only what is done for Christ will last
But if their thinking is controlled by the Spirit, there is life and peace.
When people's thinking is controlled by the sinful elf, they are against
God because they refuse to obey God's law and really are not
even able to obey God's law. Those people who are ruled
by their sinful selves CANNOT please God.
Romans 8:6-8
A relationship with God through Jesus Christ
produces changes within us. It produces change
in our thinking, in our desires, in our focus and in our path.
If.. we seek him first, and really mean what we say
and say what we mean. A relationship with God is not
a game we play when we want to feel religious, or when we
are in trouble. It is a daily, ongoing, dedicated, sold out
experience where we truly seek God first.
Many people say they know Jesus but do not spend time
showing that they do. They put everything else in their lives
first, and God is a afterthought. The word tells us this
is rebellion, and that rebellion is worse than witchcraft.
(1 Samuel 15:23)
Every relationship we have in our life takes work.
If we are married, it is something we have to put time
and effort into. We have to be thoughtful about the other
person, be aware of their needs, and wants, and try to make
our lives with them thrive.
When a person truly loves God and is truly following him and
wants to please him, it will show in their actions and deeds.
No games, no rebellion, a daily surrender and seeking of God.
It really is a very clear cut choice.
One would have to wonder if we don't get to know God here
on earth and truly live for him, if he won't seem like a stranger
when we meet him. Life doesn't last forever, but eternity does.
Are you ready for eternity?
What is life about anyway? Meaning of life comes in the arms
of God and his guidance and navigation through each day,
its trials, it's relationships, and everything we face.
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 the good things you do
and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.
1 Peter 2:11-12
We cannot be a light if we walk in darkness.
Remember
Only one life will soon be past
Only what is done for Christ will last
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