Today I will be attending a home going celebration. And as I was sitting here, an instant thought came, it will be hard to say goodbye. But then, immediately I heard, there is hope. What is that hope?
Well, I know that those who die in Christ, have eternal life. I know that this body we are in, is temporary. I know that when Jesus returns, those that are sleep in Christ will rise first. I know that we will receive a glorified body. I do not know what the glorified body will look like, but I know it won't look like it looks now, it will not have pain...it will not have heartache... it will not grow old.. it will not die again, glory to God!!! There is hope!! There will still be a period of bereavement, and that is a good thing. But there is hope. If you have recently celebrated a home going, be encouraged!! There is hope!! There is eternal life with our Father! A hard goodbye, but a worshiping welcome home!! 1 Corinthians 15: 49-58
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For some reason the word inhabit/habitation is on my mind. Have you ever wanted something or someone so bad, that you just did not know what to do? I'm there right now. I want so much of Jesus, I don't know what to do. I read the Word, I study the Word, I pray all day long, but I want so much more of Him. I hear God speaking, I see God moving, and I know He is with me, but I want so much more. I hunger for more of Him, that nothing else is important. When I read the word, when I go to bible study, and Sunday school, oftentimes I still feel like I know absolutely nothing. I'm so glad I trust God and have all confidence in Him and not myself. It is only because of Him that I can preach, pray, teach, evangelize, and use the gifts He has given me.
Are you there too? Are you seeking Him? Are you crying out to Him? Are you asking Him to give you more of Him? Are you in that place, you just want God, not the material things of this world? Lord, I come before your throne today, first giving you all thanks. Thanking you for being God and God all by yourself. Lord, I pray for myself and the people who are crying out for more of you. Lord, guide us. Lord, lead us. Lord, show us the way. Lord, forgive us for our sins. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, we can't do anything without you. You are our everything. Lord, give us more of you. We come before you, humble, seeking your face, turning from our wicked ways, crying out for more of you. In Jesus Name, Amen. I was talking to my oldest son on yesterday and it really did my heart good. We were talking about the recent passing of a young man, someone he considers a friend. My son said that the first thing he thought of was Psalms 61:2 b....when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock, that is higher than I.
My son lost another friend, more like a brother, last year around this same time, and I was not sure how he would take yet another home going celebration. But God, in my worries, He showed me my son know who to turn to when his heart is overwhelmed. My prayer has always been, when I leave this side, I want to leave my children Jesus. All the money in the world can not replace the love of Jesus. Sure, I have an insurance policy for the physical, but my insurance policy with Jesus, has an extension clause!!! My children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and generations to come can be a rider!! No questions asked, but there will be an examination of the heart by the policy writer!! Glory to God!!! How is your policy? Are your children and family members insured? If not, why don't you introduce them to the insurance policy carrier? He has already covered them by his shed blood on Calvary!! This was a hard post today. While walking, with my great friends, we had a conversation this morning about suicide. We all had insight into why or how a person could commit suicide. I can not speak for those who are no longer with us, but I can speak for myself.
Suicide came to me as a demonic spirit, years ago. I was going through a very hard time with my family. I had asked a provider to give me some medication to help me sleep. I had taken the medication maybe once prior to this particular night. One night, it was a rough day, I went to go take one pill, and instantly I heard a voice that was not God, tell me to take the whole bottle. I recognized it as the enemy and I threw the bottle away. Why am I sharing this story today? Because as an adult I was equipped enough to know that was not the voice of God. We as people of God need to be equipped with the word of God. It is our weapon, not guns. I do not battle depression, and I was not depressed then, I was going through and the enemy saw it as an opportunity. The enemy does his job well. He comes to kill, steal, and destroy. But my God is bigger than that.!! On my way home this morning, my friend was playing that song about God being bigger than that. My friends, God is bigger than that!! He is bigger than HIV! He is bigger than Cancer!! He is bigger than being evicted!! He is bigger than divorce!! He is bigger than homosexuality!! He is bigger than the floods in Louisiana!! He is bigger than rape and molestation!! He is bigger than loneliness!! He is bigger than any disease!! What is going on in your life right now?? Call it out!! God is bigger than __________!! Stay encouraged and always remember God is bigger than any circumstances. Today is post 100!! Thank you for reading my post. I pray they have inspired, encouraged, and help motivate you to read the Word, pray to your Father, and/or praise your Father in heaven. I did not understand why God had me posting in the morning, I just know I said, "yes". I said yes to His will for my live, so whatever He gives me to give to others, I will do it.
Today, I'm going to leave you with a nugget: Love God, love yourself, love others God is the great I AM. That means he is everything!! Take everything to the great I AM today. He will supply all of your needs. Praise him, this day for being the great I AM in your life. Praise him with everything you have, because he is the great I AM.
He is your protector, healer, redeemer, and the lover of your soul. He is the great I AM. This week as you encounter the many issues of life, take it to the great I AM. Remember the great I AM is all you need. Seek out the great I AM daily. If you seek him, you will find him. Matter of fact, you don't have to search far, because the great I AM is with you, and will never leave or forsake you. That my friend is power, when you recognize just who the great I AM is in your life. Your life becomes all about the great I AM and not who you is!!( I know, I meant to say it just like that) Have an awesome week, and remember the great, mighty, magnificent, I AM is with you and he is everything you need. God is sovereign. He can do what he want to do, when and how he want to do it, and use whomever he chooses.
So if God called you to do something, stop giving him excuses. He knows all about you and your capabilities. He created you. Trust, if God told you to do it, he will also equip you to do just that. He will send the right people to help you, as well. Ask me how I know, because He told me to write a book, and I wrote a book. Then he told me to publish the book, I had no idea how to publish a book, and no money to finance publishing a book, but God!! The book is now on Amazon.com and another is on the way. If God can take this woman right here, with all her faults, her horrible past, and equip her to write and publish a book for his glory, to call her to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, he can and will equip you to do the very thing he has shown you. Stop giving him excuses! God is sovereign! Last night, I had a short conversation with a young lady about my blog and book. As we talked, it helped me to remember why my site and books are simple, short, and quick reads.
It don't take a bunch of eloquent words, repeat post all day, and 35 chapter books to hear from God. God can speak "One Word" to you and it change your life. He can speak "One Word" to you and it give you power for the day. If you are trying to read and study God's word and you do not understand the KJV, it is okay to read another version. He wants you to understand so you can apply your understanding in your daily walk. God knows the times we are in, He see the fast pace, He see the people of God doing so much they can not keep still. He know the people are looking for ways to hear from Him, but they don't or can't figure out how to give him 30 mins to 1 hour a day. But if you start off with just 5 minutes, I promise you the more you begin to understand, the more you begin to hear from God, you will want to spend more time with Him. I pray each day to be used by God. I pray that at least one person, hears from God and their life is changed by reading my post and/or book. It is my purpose, it is what God told me to do, and I will continue to keep it simple saints!! Have a great day!! Romans 8:28 I woke up with a song on my heart, and it reminded me of the sermon I heard on Monday night. The sermon was titled, "Don't lose your song".
I have shared one of my power scriptures with you this week. Today, I want to share one of my power songs. When I'm going through, or when I'm in worship in my home, my power song is, "Amazing Grace". That song gives me peace, hope, reminds me of His love for me, and my gratitude for personal salvation. His Amazing Grace!!!! What is your power song? Please share it with us today on the Facebook post, or send me a message from my contact page. Your song may help somebody. With Romans 8:28, Amazing Grace, and my daily prayers, I am powered up and ready to conquer the day!!! Have a wonderful Friday, and please share your power song... Power Scripture- Romans 8:28 Power Song- Amazing Grace Yesterday, while driving to a revival service, I saw a rainbow. This rainbow was different, hard to explain, I saw just a small piece of it. It appeared as it was going in a cloud and out of another cloud, in an arch; it was a small piece of a rainbow.
Naturally, I thought of Noah, but then my focus went to the piece of the rainbow. The promises of God are vast, just imagine having a piece of his promises. We are so caught up in having the big house, luxury cars, highest position in the world today. But God has given us all that we need in his promises. If we would just believe a piece of what He has said. If we would just believe no weapon formed will prosper, if we would just believe we are the head and not the tail, if we would just believe all things work out for our good, if we would just believe He sent His Son to save us, if we would just believe His Son died for our sins! I do not know about you, but I want all of what He has for me. I am so glad that there is enough for me to have a piece and for you to have a piece. Romans 8:28- weekly power scripture |
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