Recently, I have been listening to some on-line preaching by a Pastor in WA. And some of his points I have heard are incredible. The benefit for me of having a broken heart is that I am greatly sensitive, tender and thirsty for the Word of God.
Each day I seek to be spoken to in a way that I haven’t before by God.
I’d like to share some of the things I have written down. Some of you may be familiar with these bible truths but it’s good to be reminded of them here and then.
*If you struggle with obedience, than you’re struggling with abiding in Christ.
*God is in the recycling business; He takes the old and transforms it into something glorious. *During the last supper, Peter at first refused Jesus to wash his feet. We like Peter believe we are self sufficient, because we don’t want to feel like we need anybody. Jesus rebukes Peter because it’s a picture that we need Jesus to clean us.
*Sin isolates us from God.
*Don’t replace God with people.
*Don’t judge God. When trials and tribulations come don’t say “God I thought you loved me?”
*God holds on to you even when you don’t hold on to Him.
*Bad eternity is worse than a bad lifetime.
*If pain is necessary to be more like Jesus, then it’s worth it.
*God is sufficient.
*We shouldn’t point our fingers when tragedy comes, because we don’t have any idea what God is going to do! We will be shocked and happy at God’s plot.
*We sin not because of our external environment but of our internal environment (our heart) *Life is filled with consequences of our own heart.
*Christian thoughts lead to Christian ways.
*Proverbs is clear on how important Godly knowledge is. The only reason why anyone would not want Godly knowledge is because they understand it and don’t like it. A fool who refuses the knowledge of God will not surround themselves with things that contradict their own decisions. *Wisdom rebukes, and when one doesn’t take heed, their life is a reflected with wickedness.
*The sound of you turning your bible pages should be the sound you hear before you make ANY decisions. We should be able to answer that we have made a decision or have come to a conclusion because we have researched the bible.
*Envying others leads to self pity which then causes you to become the center of your life.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Fly Away Little Bird
Little bird don’t be scared to fly away from your nest, it’s for the best – I promise.
Little bird don’t overwhelm yourself by the size of the sky
Little bird everything will fine, God will provide
Little bird cheer up, there is no need to cry
Little bird if it helps, sing as you fly
Little bird stay on course and keep your eyes on Heavens prize
Little bird it's really not so bad, you will be happy to know in the end you did this on your own
Little bird be strong and don’t look back
Little bird remember what you’ve seen and what it’s taught
Little bird let go & spread those wings and fly!
Little bird don’t overwhelm yourself by the size of the sky
Little bird everything will fine, God will provide
Little bird cheer up, there is no need to cry
Little bird if it helps, sing as you fly
Little bird stay on course and keep your eyes on Heavens prize
Little bird it's really not so bad, you will be happy to know in the end you did this on your own
Little bird be strong and don’t look back
Little bird remember what you’ve seen and what it’s taught
Little bird let go & spread those wings and fly!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Faithfulness.
Dear Diary,
Tonight at church I was taken off guard.
I was sitting in my usual seat, first pew all the way to the left. Right in front of my preacher, I love it there. The service had not yet started and our music director begins to approach me, I assumed he was coming over to greet me and shake my hand as usual. As he lifts his hand to shake mine, he says “I just want to say thank you for your faithfulness.”
I froze for a few seconds and noticed that I gave him the deer caught in the headlights look. It took me a while to respond but I did and said, “thank you and likewise.”
I thought about it as I sat there and was convicted because I know there are times that I haven’t been faithful to God as God has been faithful to me. And it challenged my heart that I need stay consistent not only for my benefit, nor for the others that are encouraged by it but because it’s my duty.
As a blood bought child of God I am required to be faithful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Serving Him is a privilege and nowadays it seems like people walk around believing they are doing God a favor just by going to church. But in actuality we are easily replaceable, God doesn’t need us. We need Him.
1 Corinthians 1:9 “God is faithful. . . “
XOXO
P
Tonight at church I was taken off guard.
I was sitting in my usual seat, first pew all the way to the left. Right in front of my preacher, I love it there. The service had not yet started and our music director begins to approach me, I assumed he was coming over to greet me and shake my hand as usual. As he lifts his hand to shake mine, he says “I just want to say thank you for your faithfulness.”
I froze for a few seconds and noticed that I gave him the deer caught in the headlights look. It took me a while to respond but I did and said, “thank you and likewise.”
I thought about it as I sat there and was convicted because I know there are times that I haven’t been faithful to God as God has been faithful to me. And it challenged my heart that I need stay consistent not only for my benefit, nor for the others that are encouraged by it but because it’s my duty.
As a blood bought child of God I am required to be faithful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Serving Him is a privilege and nowadays it seems like people walk around believing they are doing God a favor just by going to church. But in actuality we are easily replaceable, God doesn’t need us. We need Him.
1 Corinthians 1:9 “God is faithful. . . “
XOXO
P
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Former Times
Yesterday was filled with pain but today has made me whole again.
Yesterday the rain poured and today the sun shines like never before.
Yesterday made me cry but today makes me laugh.
Yesterday fooled but today instructed.
Yesterday lied but today is true.
Yesterday brought me sorrow and today gives me hope.
Yesterday is lost but today is found.
Yesterday cheated but today is loyal and trustworthy.
Yesterday will be forgotten because today helps make that happen.
Tomorrow will be here soon, thank you Today it's because of you.
Yesterday the rain poured and today the sun shines like never before.
Yesterday made me cry but today makes me laugh.
Yesterday fooled but today instructed.
Yesterday lied but today is true.
Yesterday brought me sorrow and today gives me hope.
Yesterday is lost but today is found.
Yesterday cheated but today is loyal and trustworthy.
Yesterday will be forgotten because today helps make that happen.
Tomorrow will be here soon, thank you Today it's because of you.
In case you haven’t noticed.
Dear Diary,
God has blessed me with the greatest family and friends a girl can ask for. There is not a day that goes by that my heart is not stirred by the words or thoughtful gestures of a loved one.
No matter where I’m at - work, church or hanging with friends I receive a kind remark on how encouraged they are because of me. And I always reply with the flat out truth, it’s not me it’s all God. I am blessed to know that my walk with Him is being reflected.
I now understand the statement “living in a glass bowl.” I became aware that I had spectators, lots and lots of them. Some who truly love and care and want to make sure I don’t fall in the deep end and some just watching to see how I will react towards God.
But I have purposed in my heart that I will do everything in my power to be just as faithful, if not, more to my Jesus than ever before. Why? Because I refuse to be the reason why other’s give up on God. And well to be honest, this really isn’t a big deal! Relationships don’t always work out, especially when the other is not meant for you.
Unfortunately, I have seen the way some people respond to God when trials come in their life. And it’s so sad to see that they will take their anger and frustration out on Him when ultimately they are reaping what they have sown. God doesn’t decree sin from above, and there will always be repercussions for our sins.
And then there are trials in our lives that are there to edify us and strengthen our faith. Yeah, agreed they are not always pleasant but a faith that cannot be tested cannot be trusted. I might not see it now or understand it until I get to Heaven but I don’t have to. I rather leave my life in God’s hands. He knows everything before it happens and He knows the desires of my heart. He will give that which He deems best for me anyway if I just let Him work.
Thank God for this promise:
Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”
XOXO,
P
God has blessed me with the greatest family and friends a girl can ask for. There is not a day that goes by that my heart is not stirred by the words or thoughtful gestures of a loved one.
No matter where I’m at - work, church or hanging with friends I receive a kind remark on how encouraged they are because of me. And I always reply with the flat out truth, it’s not me it’s all God. I am blessed to know that my walk with Him is being reflected.
I now understand the statement “living in a glass bowl.” I became aware that I had spectators, lots and lots of them. Some who truly love and care and want to make sure I don’t fall in the deep end and some just watching to see how I will react towards God.
But I have purposed in my heart that I will do everything in my power to be just as faithful, if not, more to my Jesus than ever before. Why? Because I refuse to be the reason why other’s give up on God. And well to be honest, this really isn’t a big deal! Relationships don’t always work out, especially when the other is not meant for you.
Unfortunately, I have seen the way some people respond to God when trials come in their life. And it’s so sad to see that they will take their anger and frustration out on Him when ultimately they are reaping what they have sown. God doesn’t decree sin from above, and there will always be repercussions for our sins.
And then there are trials in our lives that are there to edify us and strengthen our faith. Yeah, agreed they are not always pleasant but a faith that cannot be tested cannot be trusted. I might not see it now or understand it until I get to Heaven but I don’t have to. I rather leave my life in God’s hands. He knows everything before it happens and He knows the desires of my heart. He will give that which He deems best for me anyway if I just let Him work.
Thank God for this promise:
Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”
XOXO,
P
Friday, January 16, 2009
When life hands you some lemons, make some lemonade!
Dear Diary,
Who would have thought that the same girl that had her heart broken recently would be able to stand up once again with such joy, strength and courage?
Well when you serve the Great I Am, I guess it’s not a surprise, is it?
Let’s rewind just a bit to fill everyone on some back round information. ((Because ultimately this is the reason I have been inspired to begin this diary))
Boy and Girl meet. Boy and Girl fall in “love”. Both desired to serve God together for the rest of their lives. Boy promises her the world. Girl trusts and gives her all to Boy. Then Boy deceives & hurts Girl. Girl turns to God like never before and God lifts Girl. Girl then realizes that even though it sucks God is far better than anyone or anything this world has to offer, including Boy.
I’d like to welcome you all to journey with me as I begin this New Year with enthusiasm of what God will do in my life. Particularly, because I’d like people to know that in spite of being deeply wounded by someone they trusted, there is still hope and life goes on. Take it from someone who knows!
I can’t thank God enough for giving me the power to stand on my own again in such a short time! I know God is here holding my hand and directing my ways and thoughts. Through it all God has given me immense understanding of His Will & sin in our lives that perhaps I needed to learn and this Boy is what He used to be an instrument to teach me.
Believe it or not, I now count it a blessing to be out of that relationship. God spared me as other’s would say. I learned that the sooner one comes to terms with the reality of it and truly believes they deserve better than that which we thought was “great” we can move on and begin the next phase of our life.
And with the fear of God and right relationship with Him, the showers of blessings will come.
Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
XOXO,
P
Who would have thought that the same girl that had her heart broken recently would be able to stand up once again with such joy, strength and courage?
Well when you serve the Great I Am, I guess it’s not a surprise, is it?
Let’s rewind just a bit to fill everyone on some back round information. ((Because ultimately this is the reason I have been inspired to begin this diary))
Boy and Girl meet. Boy and Girl fall in “love”. Both desired to serve God together for the rest of their lives. Boy promises her the world. Girl trusts and gives her all to Boy. Then Boy deceives & hurts Girl. Girl turns to God like never before and God lifts Girl. Girl then realizes that even though it sucks God is far better than anyone or anything this world has to offer, including Boy.
I’d like to welcome you all to journey with me as I begin this New Year with enthusiasm of what God will do in my life. Particularly, because I’d like people to know that in spite of being deeply wounded by someone they trusted, there is still hope and life goes on. Take it from someone who knows!
I can’t thank God enough for giving me the power to stand on my own again in such a short time! I know God is here holding my hand and directing my ways and thoughts. Through it all God has given me immense understanding of His Will & sin in our lives that perhaps I needed to learn and this Boy is what He used to be an instrument to teach me.
Believe it or not, I now count it a blessing to be out of that relationship. God spared me as other’s would say. I learned that the sooner one comes to terms with the reality of it and truly believes they deserve better than that which we thought was “great” we can move on and begin the next phase of our life.
And with the fear of God and right relationship with Him, the showers of blessings will come.
Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
XOXO,
P
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