One thing about ice cubes... you can always get another. People however are like snowflakes. Some things can be imitated but never duplicated and true friends are irreplaceable.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
I SHALL NOT BE MOVED
Even though we are born again of the Spirit of God's power we still dwell in earthly vessels. There is no trial or temptation that you could ever face that isn't common to man. (1 Cor 10:13) In other words, we all go through times of hardship, confusion, depression, you name it. What we must never fail to realize is that these are just E-Motions.
The E is for External. It's the forces exerted by the pressures of life. If you are not strong these external forces will move you to act outside of or contrary to the character and will of God. Being a Born Again Christian doesn't make us exempt. We are still human so we are constantly exposed to these forces.
The Word however tells us how to overcome these forces. Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Rom 12:2)
Conformity is what happens when an object is molded by it's environment or some external force; like water in a container. On the other hand, Transformation is what happens when an object changes due to a force from within; like a Caterpillar in a cocoon.
As Christians, our actions should not be guided by Emotion but rather Inspiration of God. Inspiration... In-Spir-Ation, is being influenced by an internal spiritual force. In our case the Holy Spirit is that spiritual force.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God. (Rom 8:14)
We are in the world so we will feel the pressures of life but we are not of the world so we don't have to succumb to the pressure. ...because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. (1 Joh 4:4)
The E is for External. It's the forces exerted by the pressures of life. If you are not strong these external forces will move you to act outside of or contrary to the character and will of God. Being a Born Again Christian doesn't make us exempt. We are still human so we are constantly exposed to these forces.
The Word however tells us how to overcome these forces. Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Rom 12:2)
Conformity is what happens when an object is molded by it's environment or some external force; like water in a container. On the other hand, Transformation is what happens when an object changes due to a force from within; like a Caterpillar in a cocoon.
As Christians, our actions should not be guided by Emotion but rather Inspiration of God. Inspiration... In-Spir-Ation, is being influenced by an internal spiritual force. In our case the Holy Spirit is that spiritual force.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God. (Rom 8:14)
We are in the world so we will feel the pressures of life but we are not of the world so we don't have to succumb to the pressure. ...because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. (1 Joh 4:4)
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Lord the saints are going through!
Yes my child... if they continue to follow me they will not be overcome and drowned in the storms of life but they will continue to go though untill they make it out to the other side.
During times of loss and hardship, the weak turn away from God but they that would be strong turn toward God and draw closer to Him.
I pray that we would all be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might... Eph 6:10
Yes my child... if they continue to follow me they will not be overcome and drowned in the storms of life but they will continue to go though untill they make it out to the other side.
During times of loss and hardship, the weak turn away from God but they that would be strong turn toward God and draw closer to Him.
I pray that we would all be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might... Eph 6:10
Friday, May 25, 2012
SINLESS
As a Born Again Beleiver I am SINLESS
1. By Practice:
Helping someone feel better doesn't make me a physician.
Putting out a fire doesn't make me a fireman.
Playing a sport doesn't make me an athlete.
Stopping a crime doesn't make me a police officer.
Doing something wrong doesn't make me a sinner.
(1John 3:8-10)
2. By Position:
I was once under the law of sin and death. I was bound and obligated to fulfill my debt to the law, for the wages of sin is death... But Jesus came and paid my debt to the law and when he (God in the flesh) died he fulfilled my obligation to the law of God.
NOW I AM FREE TO SERVE HIM WITHOUT FEAR OF CONDEMNATION.
(Romans 7:2; 8:1,2)
"All things are lawful unto me..."
(1Corinthians 6:12; 10:23)
3. By Pardon:
I am what God says I am. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature old things are passed away; all things are become new.
(2Corinthians 5:17)
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people that you should show forth the praise of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
(1Peter 2:9)
1. By Practice:
Helping someone feel better doesn't make me a physician.
Putting out a fire doesn't make me a fireman.
Playing a sport doesn't make me an athlete.
Stopping a crime doesn't make me a police officer.
Doing something wrong doesn't make me a sinner.
(1John 3:8-10)
2. By Position:
I was once under the law of sin and death. I was bound and obligated to fulfill my debt to the law, for the wages of sin is death... But Jesus came and paid my debt to the law and when he (God in the flesh) died he fulfilled my obligation to the law of God.
NOW I AM FREE TO SERVE HIM WITHOUT FEAR OF CONDEMNATION.
(Romans 7:2; 8:1,2)
"All things are lawful unto me..."
(1Corinthians 6:12; 10:23)
3. By Pardon:
I am what God says I am. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature old things are passed away; all things are become new.
(2Corinthians 5:17)
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people that you should show forth the praise of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
(1Peter 2:9)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
"Faith That Works"
That which we hope for may be yet invisible… but “real faith”, the kind that produces results, bringing our hopes and dreams into reality, that kind of faith can definitely be seen. In fact, in most cases, it is not easily overlooked. Like a pebble tossed into still water, an act of pure faith can brake up the circumstantial status quo which would dictate your failure. One act of faith has enough power to send a shock wave throughout the universe that causes all natural and super natural forces to change course directly toward the intent of your expectation.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
"Morning Prayer"
Morning Prayer
As I Rise, for now I wake
I pray the Lord my hand to take.
And if I stray along the way,
I pray the Lord forgive this day
every fault, offence and sin.
Holy Spirit dwell within.
I submit my life to thee.
Glorify thyself in me.
Antoine St. Lawrence
As I Rise, for now I wake
I pray the Lord my hand to take.
And if I stray along the way,
I pray the Lord forgive this day
every fault, offence and sin.
Holy Spirit dwell within.
I submit my life to thee.
Glorify thyself in me.
Antoine St. Lawrence
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