At times like these, my heart longs to be with God. I don't want the pain and suffering that is here in this world. I don't like seeing my friends living with pain and going down paths that they think will take away the pain, I wish I had the ability to heal them, to help them. Sometimes there is no words that can help, no actions that you could do that would benefit them. But also at times like these, I remember who has that ability; The ability to save, redeem and forgive. I look towards Christ for comfort, knowing that he too suffered in this world, not because he had to, but because He wanted to. Because He loved us. Because He loved you. Sometimes we get so caught up in our own burdens that weigh us down, that we forget the One who can lift us up and carry us through it all. Sometimes we forget that the only person we truly need on this Earth is Christ. We keep searching to fill the void in our lives with friends, addictions or relationships, but for some reason that never fills the hole. Thankfully we serve a wonderful, magnificent loving and forgiving God. A God who doesn't keep a list of things you have done wrong in the past. A God who will welcome you into his arms when you come running back. Every once in a while we get broken down so we can realize who the one is that lifts us up. At times like these I want to come home, but I know I have a job to do here on earth. In the mean time of this Human Experience, I will have to try my best in bringing others to Christ and comfort those that are hurting.
"I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account." - Philippians 1:23-24 ESV
Friday, July 19, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Compassion
Compassion was present to cure the sick, raise a widow's son from death, open the eyes of two blind men, cleanse the leper, feed the multitudes and receive the prodigal son.
Jesus was constantly being filled with and motivated by compassion. In the story of Lazarus (John 11) being raised from the dead, we see that Jesus was “ deeply moved”.
True genuine work in the Lords kingdom will be motivated by compassion. Draw closer to the Lord and become more compassionate for others needs.
A good place to start is in prayer.
Jesus was constantly being filled with and motivated by compassion. In the story of Lazarus (John 11) being raised from the dead, we see that Jesus was “ deeply moved”.
True genuine work in the Lords kingdom will be motivated by compassion. Draw closer to the Lord and become more compassionate for others needs.
A good place to start is in prayer.
Addicted to Sin
Are you addicted to something?
The dictionary definition of Addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance or behavior despite adverse consequences.
It is a problem that we repeat over and over even though we know it is not good for us.
So, let me ask this again, are you addicted to something? Many times when we think of addiction, we think of drugs or alcohol or gambling
But addictions that are much more common, and are often over looked, for example are: boyfriends/girlfriends, food, video games, cellphones and even pornography.
All of which are detrimental to our body's health and most importantly our spiritual health.
In Romans 7:13-20, Apostle Paul is talking about sin, and how he continues to do the very thing he hates, and he talks about how it is the sin that dwells within that does what he does not want.
Like many of us, Paul has become a slave to sin.
[Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.] ~John 8:34
We know the consequences of sin, and we all know the beginning of this verse.
Romans 6:23
The wages of sin is death, duh of course we know that. But what is the other half of the verse? Many times we just brush off the rest, but the truth is, the rest of that verse is our answer to sin. The second half of that verse is our hope. For the wages of sin is death, but the FREE gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
[So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.] ~John 8:36
The truth is, NOTHING can separate us from God.
[For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.]~ Romans 8:38-39
Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
God's Will
“Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.”
(Psalms 143:10 NKJV)
Have you ever wondered what is God's will in your life? Don't you wish He would just send it in the mail to eliminate any confusion? It's worth pointing out that David didn't ask the same thing. Instead, he asks for God to teach him to do His will. Imagine if you learned to do God's will how the uncertainty would be eliminated. Let's allow the Spirit to lead us on solid ground by asking God to teach us.
(Psalms 143:10 NKJV)
Have you ever wondered what is God's will in your life? Don't you wish He would just send it in the mail to eliminate any confusion? It's worth pointing out that David didn't ask the same thing. Instead, he asks for God to teach him to do His will. Imagine if you learned to do God's will how the uncertainty would be eliminated. Let's allow the Spirit to lead us on solid ground by asking God to teach us.
Faith
When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! (Matthew 8:10 NKJV)
What an honor it is to impress Jesus with your faith. But faith means believing in Jesus beyond human reason. Are you keeping your faith separate from your struggles in life? Invite Him in. Rituals and obligation do not amaze Jesus. Instead, it's trusting Jesus with your problems, asking for His help, and believing He will provide.
What an honor it is to impress Jesus with your faith. But faith means believing in Jesus beyond human reason. Are you keeping your faith separate from your struggles in life? Invite Him in. Rituals and obligation do not amaze Jesus. Instead, it's trusting Jesus with your problems, asking for His help, and believing He will provide.
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