Month: August 2018

DEAR GOD: Heart on Fire for You~

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With my whole heart have I sought thee:

O let me not wander from thy commandments.

Psalm 119:10 (KJV)

 

In search of the LORD and not finding Him?

Is there something that’s happening in your heart that you’re not aware of? 

Are you following His commandments?

  Are you seeking Him daily in all that you do or conspire to do?

If not?  Why not?

These are simple enough questions and yet they can be complex as we search our hearts and ponder the reasons for the “silence” resounding throughout our mind as we struggle for an answer to endless inquiries.

Where are You LORD?

Are You there LORD?

Why can’t I hear You today LORD?

He is always with us.  He is always listening.  He is ever faithful.

But…Sometimes there could be something blocking the voice of God.  There can be something that is plaguing us in terms of an unfavorable issue that the LORD is not happy with.

Don’t forget He loves us no matter what.  It’s more than likely the issue or circumstance which may be blocking us from full access to the LORD that He might not be happy or pleased with.

For those of us with conviction and unwavering faith, we have all been challenged one way or another with issues or circumstances that can be a hindrance to receiving full blessings from the LORD.  That’s not no say, He stops loving us or caring for us…that will never happen.  For His promises are as strong and true today as they were since the beginning of time.

He said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” and we know that is true, although at times it can seem like He has disappeared… that’s a false narrative.  That is the enemy speaking lies to us wanting us to believe that God has deserted us.  Don’t listen to those lies from the enemy.

Remember that GOD LOVES US!

Instead, get right with God if there is something that is out of whack in your life, get rid of it…repent.

God will always forgive us.  Jesus died for us…we are covered by His precious blood, it wasn’t in vain…it was for each of us.  So…we will always be forgiven when we repent and ask forgiveness and move on.  None of us are perfect…only ONE is, and that is our Father in Heaven who is holy and pure…and good.

Seek Him, while He can be found.  

Trust Him with all of your heart.

Love Him with all your strength.

Forgive yourself, sometimes it’s harder to forgive ourselves than it is to forgive others.  God forgives, so why not forgive yourself? Realize that we will all fall short at one time or another, that’s to be expected.  Don’t be hard on yourself, that is what the enemy wants.  He longs to make us feel guilt, or unhappy, and filled with unsettling thoughts or actions.  Stop it!  Realize that we have a loving Father who is in control and who loves us. So, repent…get rid of whatever it is that is happening or has happened in your life.

After you’ve cleared the hurdles and obstacles from your path, open your heart fully to the LORD and let His love live and thrive right there in your very being.

Then get ready for showers of blessings to rain down on you.

Yes, your cup will runneth over!  Amen~

DEAR GOD: I love You~

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O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.

(Psalm 63:1–2)

 

Only God will satisfy a heart like David’s. And David was a man after God’s own heart. That’s the way we were created to be.

This is the essence of what it means to love God: to be satisfied in Him. In Him — not just His gifts, but God Himself, as the glorious Person that He is! When we rejoice in Him, we are fully giving ourselves unto the LORD. We are established in His roots of glory and His existence of power and might.

When we run to Him for all things we are acknowledging His magnificence and His eternal omnipotence, after all He is the “Great I AM – I AM!”  It doesn’t get bigger than that my friends.

This is the essence of Loving God accepting loving and meditating on Him daily throughout the day, and throughout our life here on earth. We are bound for eternal rewards in trusting Him and obeying Him.  We are filled with glee and His Spirit of peace and wisdom when we adhere to His commandments, and His purpose for our life.

In confidence I can say that none of us has arrived at pure perfection in thoughts, mind and deeds–it’s kind of impossible while in our “flesh bodies.” We Love Him, and no doubt we love Him fully.  But we are in the flesh and there is a limitation of what we can do while encased in these earthly vessels of ours. And, God is aware of this and knows we fall short, but despite our imperfections, He loves each of us with a capacity that surpasses all else.  And, He forgives us as we repent while He continues to create and hone our “inner man”  daily in His image.

We can all relate to “fussing or murmuring of heart when we incur some earthly loss of comfort or convenience”  But, we of faith, have tasted that the LORD is good, and by God’s grace we know we have the fountain of everlasting joy, the fountain of the Living Water, and the gift of Eternal life in Heaven.  Thank You LORD!

And that is the biggest LOVE GIFT of all…knowing we are bound for our crown and rewards in Heaven where we have a seat  at the table of the LORD forever and ever…How amazing is that?

 

“One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4).

 

 

DEAR GOD: Accountability to You~

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2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

 

LIFE- Living:  This is not a dress rehearsal, our lives it’s the real thing, right now, right here.  As we go through the minutes and seconds of our lives we are gathering up incidents and acts that will be reflected not only in this life here and now, but more important, for our future and permanent home, the Kingdom of the Lord…Heaven.

We are accountable for all of the seconds in which we are breathing here on Earth. When we stand before God, we will be judged to what the LORD gave us as opportunities according to our mind, body and purpose.  God has invested in us as individuals, each one held accountable for what gifts He has given us.  We all have a different purpose according to our minds, our circumstances, and what we are capable of.  But, each one of us no matter what gifts the LORD has given expects us to deliver on those gifts, and do according to His purpose…and so we are accountable in how we live our opportunities and the relationships we have, and how we live out our seconds here on life.

Are you living out your life according to His purpose? Are you living your life according to the opportunities God has given you?  Are you living your life according to God’s commandments? Reflect on that for a moment?  Are you?

If we violate the will of God and hurt others or do things not favorable in God’s sight, and we will be judged accordingly.  Whether we are welcomed home for eternity?  Are you living a life that will be pleasing to God when we stand before Him?  No one is perfect…but He knows our hearts and weaknesses, and how we go forth each day is not lost on Him…there is and will be an account of our lives.

How do we do it?

First—We accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Ask for forgiveness of your sins and accept Him in your heart as your Lord and Savior.

Second— we look at how we are living our life, what are we doing to apply the gifts the LORD has given us.  For example…How do we give of our resources, and in what way do we honor Him?

Third– think about what is Pleasing to our LORD.  Before you make any decision, think about where is the LORD in your priorities?  Because all decisions have repercussions, whether good or bad.  There is a rippling affect.

Fourth–How do we start the day?  Thank Him. Give Him Glory. Trust Him and lean not on your own understanding, and He will direct your path.   Be not wise in your own eyes, love the LORD, keep from evil, and it will be health to your navel and marrow to your bones. (Proverbs 3:5-6

 

How we live out our life is how God will judge us, and how we will be rewarded.

God is a loving forgiving and compassionate Being, who loves us more than we can ever comprehend, after all He sent His only begotten Son for our sins, to save us and to live with Him forever after our lives are over.
Accountability for our actions and how we live.

Ask yourself this, “Am I living a life that is worthy of the LORD and am I ready to stand before Him at judgment day?”    And, if not, why not?

“Father God, I believe in You and trust You with all of my heart and soul, please continue to guide my path in all that I do, may I bring You joy and honor every second of my life, in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

 

DEAR GOD: Faith by Hearing Love of the Word~

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So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Romans 10:17 (KJV)

 

 

 

There are so many rewards in reading the Bible and knowing the LORD.  And, there are so many opportunities in which to do so.  Of course the main way to know Him is to read His Word.

Hearing His Word is an amazing tool in garnering the deep roots in which we need to thrive, by experiencing His voice.

The more we read, reflect and engage in our Father’s Word, the more enriched our spiritual body becomes, the more pronounced our path of righteousness according to His will and glory.

Projecting our inner light as we “hear His Word” as our inner spirit, or “inner man” is honed in order to closely resemble Christ…is another way in which we grow.  Seeking His face and meditation is yet another way.  Plus love and dedication to the LORD in all that we do—we must “do unto the LORD” for His glory.

Getting to know God and accepting and surrendering to Him is a choice and one that many people opt not to take. It’s those who are bereft of His love and walking in darkness that I especially pray for.  I can’t imagine not having God in my life in good times or bad.  But, when the storms in our life come pouring down on us, that’s when we need

His protective shield the most.  Imagine not knowing God? The thought is incomprehensible to me. And yet, sadly there are those who are not followers who feel the same way about my faith.

God is our ammunition in times of trouble. His Word our uniform of protection.  His love our shield of armor.

This ‘love letter’ of His is designed to give us a good solid life while passing through…and a long term insurance policy that will pay off when we are called home. That’s when we cash in our policy…and the LORD says, “good job my faithful servant and loving child.”

Do you have your insurance policy in hand?  If not, reach for Bible, it’s the best selling book for thousands of years, and the best policy you can ever invest in!

 

“Father God, thank You for Your love, guidance, and protection, I love You and all that You are, and all that You do, I do all of what I do for You, and Your glory, now and forever, Amen.”

 

 

DEAR GOD: In Love With You and Your Peace~

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Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (Isaiah 26:3 KJV)

A person whose desire rests on You —You preserve in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. When we set our hearts, mind and our entire existence in seeking His will and absorbing and embracing His word, we are in a state of peace.

When we keep ourselves embroiled in His word we become steadfast in His ways and thereby alter our paths of life…for the better. God will uphold and provide all things we need, while protecting us within the cleft of the Rock…firmly entrenched in His word, laws and ways.

His Omnipotent and dazzling presence will fortify our ways and become to us as air is to our lungs. Which is to say.. Life in abundance. To paraphrase our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from John 10:10 — “…I come to bring you life, and more abundantly than before.”

He became the propitiation for our sin so that whomever shall believe will have eternal life. While here on earth, in our flesh bodies, we have work to do…His work, and it is His work and for Him that we live, and therefore ultimately thrive.

The results? Perfect peace…tranquility…endless grace and purpose to life which perpetuates His love.

God’s loving hands guide us as we navigate the water. Irrespective of how rough the waters may become, it is by His word and His strength that we become confident in whatever it is we may face. It is not because WE do it…it is because HE does it. He is the Captain of our boat, as we take the wheel, His hands guide ours through whatever we have to go through. And, He will bring us through it all.

Isaiah 58:11 – And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
There isn’t anything that God cannot do. Nothing is impossible with God, instead all things are possible. Impossible with man, but all things possible with God.

PEACE…GOD’s PERFECT PEACE. Do you know what that is?

Pick up His love letter to us…the Bible…and experience first hand the enormous rewards of loving Him, obeying Him…and getting to know Him.
His voice calls to us…do you hear Him?

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The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace. (Psalm 29:11 KJV)
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Romans 10:13 – For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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Romans 12:2 – And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
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Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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Romans 15:13 – Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. (Spirit)

DEAR GOD: YOUR WORD & WILL BE DONE~

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“Give us this day our daily bread…”
Luke 11:11

Seeking God and His will in earnest through His daily Word is a reward and joyful acclimation in being one with the LORD.

 

 

When we have the heart for our Father, He knows. We can’t fool Him, He searches our hearts for that which we feel. Because some “say” things aloud, but inwardly, their heart is not of what their lips are saying.
Seeking Him in earnest, on a daily basis in all that we do is tantamount to the well being of our existence, and more important, in so doing, we are pleasing to our Father.
Giving the whole heart to God in Love:

 

Deut 6:5– And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul, and with all thy might…
When we love Him fully and completely with a true heart we are following His commandments and fulfilling His will and purpose in our life.

In Obedience:
Psalm 119:2 –Blessed are they that keep His testimonies, and that seek Him with the whole heart…
When we seek Him earnestly, we are truly engaging our spirit with His Spirit and coming up higher, and therefore we are blessed and rewarded by His grace and promises.

In Trust:
Proverbs 3:5—Trust in the Lord with thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Our Father is a loving God, and a patient God, and a Faithful God. He wants our love, and He wants us to acknowledge and seek Him, and lean on Him. He is our strength, and our Light to guide our path. We are not of His intelligence, nor do we begin to understand the platitudes of His love and wisdom concerning His children.

In Prayer:

Je 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart…
Again, He knows our heart. He can hear and see heart filled with true love and obedience. Therefore, when we do seek Him in earnest, we will “find Him…”

 

Finally, In Repentance:

Joel 2:12: Therefore also now, said the LORD, turn you even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
Full hearts of love and penance are called for to continue in our walk with Him. As we are not perfect, we will all fall short, and all we can do each time is to repent, and the LORD will forgive. He loves us, and wants us to share in eternity with Him.
So seek Him in earnest.
Love Him.
Seek Him.
Be obedient
Trust Him.
Pray and speak with Him daily.
And repent.
This in accordance to His purpose in all things we shall fulfill the goal of our lives as Christians and children of Faith, and children of God.
Did you tell Him that you Love Him today?
If not, what are you waiting for?

Amen.

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The Lord’s Prayer
(Luke 11:1-4)

5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11Give us this day our daily bread.
12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

DEAR GOD: Your Perfect Peace & Strength~

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Isaiah 41:10, ESV

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

 

 

Psalm 27:1, ESV

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

 

 

Exodus 15:2 ESV

The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

 

 

 

When someone who’s going through a rough patch hears, “I don’t know how you do it” — the answer should be abundantly clear…”GOD.”  However, there are those who don’t believe in GOD, and would reply, “I don’t have any choice” which would be the truth most times of course.  But following God and believing in His strength and peace to get us through those times, is truly our choice.

Personally, this past weekend was stressful.  My husband from the ER Department was admitted to the hospital with a serious bacterial infection, and he is a diabetic on top of that.  Well, I began to pray along with my family and prayer warriors, and after 48 hours, his numbers, by God’s grace and love, came down and he was released two days later!  Praise God!

However, it was during my time at home…in the still of the night, where I found my strength from the LORD and His perfect peace surrounded me like a velvet cloak of warmth and love.  I was calm, I was still, I was blessed to know His presence was with me.  And, I was able to “do things” that I never thought I was capable of…ONLY because of Him, my Lord and Savior.

Harrowing times, and moments of hideous darkness quickly resolve into “light powering force” of love and comfort from above as we’re taken care of under His powerful wings.  He will never leave us nor forsake us.  He is with us always.

He hears prayers. He is there with us shining His incredible light into our darkest moments. Again, I don’t know how anyone can live without Him.  They may think they’re living…but sadly, they’re existing.

With God…we thrive and we LIVE now and always.

For those who don’t know Him, I invite you to get to know Him by His word, the Gospel, His book…I promise your life will never be the same, it will be BETTER.  Amen.

 

 

“So, Father God, thank You for Your strength, Your Word, Your love, and for being with me this past weekend, and all of my trials before, and perhaps to come, I love You and I give You all the glory, power and praise, and You get the Victory no matter what, in Jesus precious name, Amen.”