Last night of VBS was tonight and I'm exhausted but I wanted to share with you a moment I had tonight. Tonight when we all gathered to sing in front of the parents the kids had a song and they had to raise their hands in the air. So I'm standing towards the back and I look around and all these kids had their hands up in the air praising the Lord! My eyes filled with tears. I smiled to myself, because I knew at that very moment God was in the room with us just smiling at us!!!
Children are the future! If we don't teach them to live for the Lord who will?
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Don't quit on me now
“When I walk into the thick of trouble, keep me alive in the angry turmoil. With one hand strike my foes, With your other hand save me. Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal—don't quit on me now.” Psalm 138:8
I really like the first part, "keep me alive" . I'm sure we all have felt at times that we are just dying inside and that nothing can get better. But we just have to ask him to help us when we are in need and he will keep us alive and he will never quit on us!
I really like the first part, "keep me alive" . I'm sure we all have felt at times that we are just dying inside and that nothing can get better. But we just have to ask him to help us when we are in need and he will keep us alive and he will never quit on us!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
No hiding!
Even in darkness I cannot hide from you. Psalm 139:12
This was our Bible verse tonight at VBS. I loved hearing what the children thought this verse meant. One girl said even if I close my eyes really hard, he is still there. I loved it!! No matter what he is there we cannot ever hide from him!
This was our Bible verse tonight at VBS. I loved hearing what the children thought this verse meant. One girl said even if I close my eyes really hard, he is still there. I loved it!! No matter what he is there we cannot ever hide from him!
Monday, June 27, 2011
He already knows!
You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. Psalm 139:4
I really love this verse! It makes me feel great to know that at times I don't know what to say, but he already knows!! :)
I really love this verse! It makes me feel great to know that at times I don't know what to say, but he already knows!! :)
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Grudge....GRRRR
“Don't seek revenge or carry a grudge against any of your people. "Love your neighbor as yourself. I am God.” Leviticus 19:18
I have always grown up knowing that I should love my neighbor, but what my Sunday School teachers forgot to tell me was the first part of this verse. "Don't seek revenge or carry a grudge" WHAT? Well crap because man oh man do I hold a grudge. I don't show it but deep down I am grrrring inside. So yes I have a lot of work to do......
I have always grown up knowing that I should love my neighbor, but what my Sunday School teachers forgot to tell me was the first part of this verse. "Don't seek revenge or carry a grudge" WHAT? Well crap because man oh man do I hold a grudge. I don't show it but deep down I am grrrring inside. So yes I have a lot of work to do......
Saturday, June 25, 2011
In the corner?
“Am I not a God near at hand"—God's Decree— "and not a God far off? Can anyone hide out in a corner where I can't see him?" God's Decree. "Am I not present everywhere, whether seen or unseen?" God's Decree.” Jeremiah 23:24
You can never hide from him, even when you might want too. He sees and hears all things so just fess up and talk to him. He will understand and guide you!
You can never hide from him, even when you might want too. He sees and hears all things so just fess up and talk to him. He will understand and guide you!
Friday, June 24, 2011
He will stick by you!
“[Those Who Are Lazy]One more thing, friends: Pray for us. Pray that the Master's Word will simply take off and race through the country to a ground-swell of response, just as it did among you. And pray that we'll be rescued from these scoundrels who are trying to do us in. I'm finding that not all "believers" are believers. But the Master never lets us down. He'll stick by you and protect you from evil.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Thursday, June 23, 2011
"He doesn't get tired out"
“Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, "God has lost track of me. He doesn't care what happens to me"? Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening? God doesn't come and go. God lasts. He's Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don't get tired, they walk and don't lag behind.” Isaiah 40:31
This verse just made me feel great inside!! WOW! My favorite part well is the whole passage but I really like the "He doesn't get tired, doesn't pause to catch his breath." Isn't that just awesome he is never like Oh man JoBeth messed up again...its always hey I'm here!! I love it!!
This verse just made me feel great inside!! WOW! My favorite part well is the whole passage but I really like the "He doesn't get tired, doesn't pause to catch his breath." Isn't that just awesome he is never like Oh man JoBeth messed up again...its always hey I'm here!! I love it!!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Guard
“God guards you from every evil, he guards your very life. He guards you when you leave and when you return, he guards you now, he guards you always.” Psalm 121:7-8
This is just comforting to know that he has our life protected! He guards us. I like the part, "when you leave and when you return" So many of us have had our ups and downs and look he still guards us when we mess up and leave his side.
This is just comforting to know that he has our life protected! He guards us. I like the part, "when you leave and when you return" So many of us have had our ups and downs and look he still guards us when we mess up and leave his side.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Let go of your anger.
Ephesians 4:26-27
“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
I need to write this over my bed so I always remember it. How many times do we go to bed mad? We just need to calm down and forgive or let it go. Does it ever solve anything holding a grudge? I don't think so, it just makes me tired and feel like crap!
“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
I need to write this over my bed so I always remember it. How many times do we go to bed mad? We just need to calm down and forgive or let it go. Does it ever solve anything holding a grudge? I don't think so, it just makes me tired and feel like crap!
Monday, June 20, 2011
You in the light or in the dark?
Who among you fears the Lord
and obeys the word of his servant?
Let him who walks in the dark,
who has no light,
trust in the name of the Lord
and rely on his God.
But now, all you who light fires
and provide yourselves with flaming torches,
go, walk in the light of your fires
and of the torches you have set ablaze.
This is what you shall receive from my hand:
You will lie down in torment.
Isaiah 50:10-11
and obeys the word of his servant?
Let him who walks in the dark,
who has no light,
trust in the name of the Lord
and rely on his God.
But now, all you who light fires
and provide yourselves with flaming torches,
go, walk in the light of your fires
and of the torches you have set ablaze.
This is what you shall receive from my hand:
You will lie down in torment.
Isaiah 50:10-11
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Truth!
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit."
John 3:5
John 3:5
Saturday, June 18, 2011
We are all children so read up!
Ephesians 6:1-9
1-3 Children, do what your parents tell you. This is only right. "Honor your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely, "so you will live well and have a long life." 4Fathers, don't exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.
5-8Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always with an eye to obeying the real master, Christ. Don't just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ's servants doing what God wants you to do. And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you're really serving God. Good work will get you good pay from the Master, regardless of whether you are slave or free.
9Masters, it's the same with you. No abuse, please, and no threats. You and your servants are both under the same Master in heaven. He makes no distinction between you and them.
1-3 Children, do what your parents tell you. This is only right. "Honor your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely, "so you will live well and have a long life." 4Fathers, don't exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.
5-8Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always with an eye to obeying the real master, Christ. Don't just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ's servants doing what God wants you to do. And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you're really serving God. Good work will get you good pay from the Master, regardless of whether you are slave or free.
9Masters, it's the same with you. No abuse, please, and no threats. You and your servants are both under the same Master in heaven. He makes no distinction between you and them.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Cheer when you see him!
“[A David Psalm] Up with God! Down with his enemies! Adversaries, run for the hills! Gone like a puff of smoke, like a blob of wax in the fire— one look at God and the wicked vanish. When the righteous see God in action they'll laugh, they'll sing, they'll laugh and sing for joy. Sing hymns to God; all heaven, sing out; clear the way for the coming of Cloud-Rider. Enjoy God, cheer when you see him! Father of orphans, champion of widows, is God in his holy house. God makes homes for the homeless, leads prisoners to freedom, but leaves rebels to rot in hell.”Psalm 65:4-5
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Newest find!!
“God makes everything come out right; he puts victims back on their feet. He showed Moses how he went about his work, opened up his plans to all Israel. God is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he's rich in love. He doesn't endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever. He doesn't treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs. As high as heaven is over the earth, so strong is his love to those who fear him. And as far as sunrise is from sunset, he has separated us from our sins. As parents feel for their children, God feels for those who fear him. He knows us inside and out, keeps in mind that we're made of mud. Men and women don't live very long; like wildflowers they spring up and blossom, But a storm snuffs them out just as quickly, leaving nothing to show they were here. God's love, though, is ever and always, eternally present to all who fear him, Making everything right for them and their children as they follow his Covenant ways and remember to do whatever he said.” Psalm 103:13
I love it!!
I love it!!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Forgiveness!
"Then he adds:
"Their sins and lawless acts
I will remember no more.""
Hebrews 10:17
A really great friend of mine told me about this verse earlier this week, and I just can't seem to get it off my mind! When I read it I feel at peace and well I just feel humble! I love it. When we mess up, he doesn't just forgive us he forgives and never remembers what you did! That's amazing!!
"Their sins and lawless acts
I will remember no more.""
Hebrews 10:17
A really great friend of mine told me about this verse earlier this week, and I just can't seem to get it off my mind! When I read it I feel at peace and well I just feel humble! I love it. When we mess up, he doesn't just forgive us he forgives and never remembers what you did! That's amazing!!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Be prepared
1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
If someone was to ask you today why you have hope, what would you say? I know I would be tense because sometimes I just want everyone to see things my way but I know that can't always be. I have to show gentleness and respect!
If someone was to ask you today why you have hope, what would you say? I know I would be tense because sometimes I just want everyone to see things my way but I know that can't always be. I have to show gentleness and respect!
Monday, June 13, 2011
I cracked!
Well I guess it's true, for every two steps forward you take a step back. I was doing so good and well I cracked. I had me a crying timetonight. I know it's okay to cry but I have really been trying to give all my problems to God and not worry about it. But tonight was a different story. I got the blues, yes I'm fine and will be perfect by in the morning. I know that God is here for me, but at times I guess it's hard to pray even though that should be the easiest.
Lesson for the day: No matter what, pray because he hears your cries!!
Lesson for the day: No matter what, pray because he hears your cries!!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Encourage
Hebrews 3:13
But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
I like the word encourage in this verse! We all live this life as if no one understands what we are going through. And that is not true, we all have issues and we all have a problem with sin so why not share with others how you deal with your sin or if you see someone struggling lift them up and say keep doing what's right! We have to encourage each other so we can be strong!!
But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
I like the word encourage in this verse! We all live this life as if no one understands what we are going through. And that is not true, we all have issues and we all have a problem with sin so why not share with others how you deal with your sin or if you see someone struggling lift them up and say keep doing what's right! We have to encourage each other so we can be strong!!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Slow down!
Don't ya know that we live in a go-go-go society? It's crazy! I was thinking about it today as I was preparing for Brents birthday party! I had to make a ton of food and get everything set up and well it was exhausting. And then looking around I did all this stuff for everyone else but what did I do for myself and better yet Brent? It was his day and I was going 90! I should have slowed down and enjoyed myself. What I'm getting at people is how fast are you going? Are you going so fast towards that new job, or that new house that your forgetting all the little things that help us get there. God let's us see these beautiful things but we have to slow down and get our priorities straight.
Breathe in deep and slow down!
Breathe in deep and slow down!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Empty or full!!
1 Kings 17:14
"The jar of flour will not run put and the bottle of oil will not become empty before GOD sends rain on the land and ends this drought."
You will never need more than God can supply!! We always get plenty and at times we have to be patient for it, that's hard to do but show him some respect he knows what he is doing!!
"The jar of flour will not run put and the bottle of oil will not become empty before GOD sends rain on the land and ends this drought."
You will never need more than God can supply!! We always get plenty and at times we have to be patient for it, that's hard to do but show him some respect he knows what he is doing!!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Clean your mirror!!
James 1:22-24
Don't fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don't act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have no idea who they are, what they look like.
Who are you fooling? No one but yourself! Look in the mirror and start figuring out what you are listening too!! We can't fool around anymore, time to get out the glass cleaner and see ourselves!!!
Don't fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don't act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have no idea who they are, what they look like.
Who are you fooling? No one but yourself! Look in the mirror and start figuring out what you are listening too!! We can't fool around anymore, time to get out the glass cleaner and see ourselves!!!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Question for you?????
Who do you listen to more, God or culture?? Check out these verses:
Family-Dueteromy 6:6-9
Sex-Hebrews 13:4
Entertainment- Phillippians 4:8
Do some homework! I have to do a better job with my kids!! But he is with me so I know I can get better!!!
Family-Dueteromy 6:6-9
Sex-Hebrews 13:4
Entertainment- Phillippians 4:8
Do some homework! I have to do a better job with my kids!! But he is with me so I know I can get better!!!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Yes he loves you very much!
Romans
29-30God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. The Son stands first in the line of humanity he restored. We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him. After God made that decision of what his children should be like, he followed it up by calling people by name. After he called them by name, he set them on a solid basis with himself. And then, after getting them established, he stayed with them to the end, gloriously completing what he had begun.
31-39So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn't gladly and freely do for us? And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God's chosen? Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us. Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ's love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture:
They kill us in cold blood because they hate you.
We're sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one.
None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I'm absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.
We talked about this passage in Bible study this morning and I just feel in love with it! Made me feel amazing inside! No matter what he will always love me!
29-30God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. The Son stands first in the line of humanity he restored. We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him. After God made that decision of what his children should be like, he followed it up by calling people by name. After he called them by name, he set them on a solid basis with himself. And then, after getting them established, he stayed with them to the end, gloriously completing what he had begun.
31-39So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn't gladly and freely do for us? And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God's chosen? Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us. Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ's love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture:
They kill us in cold blood because they hate you.
We're sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one.
None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I'm absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.
We talked about this passage in Bible study this morning and I just feel in love with it! Made me feel amazing inside! No matter what he will always love me!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Fruit of the Spirit!
Galatians 5:22-23
I try and think of these daily. God has talked to me about these 9 small but powerful words. He asked me to do a study about them with some ladies. So I'm jumping into them, this week we start with Love! God is doing amazing things in my life and I'm so excited about it!!!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Pastor Stu from Waters Edge Church!
Pastor Stu talked this morning about how to raise your kids! An amazing message that really made me think. He said "People should be drawn to God by the way you display your love towards your kids." WOW! Really? I never thought about this before! I can witness to others by how I love my kids and discipline. That's crazy and I got some work to do!
Another thing he talked about was "Who are we listening to?" Meaning are you listening to God's word or the culture. Example: Culture says that we should let our kids sleep in and miss church because they are tired, culture says that having sex before marriage is okay so tell your kids to wear protection, culture says let your kids miss church because they have ball practice. WRONG. We have got to stop listening to what culture has to say and focus on the word of God.
******Pastor Stu also said something that I LOVE. And that is "What you see and hear shapes who you are" That is so true. I'm always telling folks that I don't watch that show because then I feel like I'm accepting their potty mouth or their lifestyle. If we see everyone driving around with nice cars doesn't it make you want one?? This is the same for our kids, be careful what is shaping your kids. Don't let things that surround you shape you, SHAPE YOURSELF!
Last but not least is "How long will you last" In Jeremiah 29:10 it talks about how they had to live in stress for 70 YEARS, before God would being them to the good times. Are you living in the middle of the 70yrs? Don't give up, these times are difficult but you will make it to the end!!! If your kids are what is causing the stress, pray to him! God values family!!
Another thing he talked about was "Who are we listening to?" Meaning are you listening to God's word or the culture. Example: Culture says that we should let our kids sleep in and miss church because they are tired, culture says that having sex before marriage is okay so tell your kids to wear protection, culture says let your kids miss church because they have ball practice. WRONG. We have got to stop listening to what culture has to say and focus on the word of God.
******Pastor Stu also said something that I LOVE. And that is "What you see and hear shapes who you are" That is so true. I'm always telling folks that I don't watch that show because then I feel like I'm accepting their potty mouth or their lifestyle. If we see everyone driving around with nice cars doesn't it make you want one?? This is the same for our kids, be careful what is shaping your kids. Don't let things that surround you shape you, SHAPE YOURSELF!
Last but not least is "How long will you last" In Jeremiah 29:10 it talks about how they had to live in stress for 70 YEARS, before God would being them to the good times. Are you living in the middle of the 70yrs? Don't give up, these times are difficult but you will make it to the end!!! If your kids are what is causing the stress, pray to him! God values family!!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Worry wart!
Philippians 4:6-7
Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.
This is super HARD for me! I worry worry and worry. I can't control everything, but at times I sure do like to try. I know that if I just give it to him he will calm me down, but sometimes giving it too him is really tough. So my Summer challenge is not to worry and just give it to God!!! If you worry a lot like me, give it to the Lord and he will help you out!! Let God be in control of your worries!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Love these verses!! Thanks Jessi!
Righteousness Through Faith in Christ
3:1 Finally, my brothers, [1] rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God [2] and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— 4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, [3] blameless. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
Straining Toward the Goal
12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.
I'm straining towards the goal!!
3:1 Finally, my brothers, [1] rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God [2] and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— 4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, [3] blameless. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
Straining Toward the Goal
12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.
I'm straining towards the goal!!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
We are the body!!
And the Church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. Ephesians 1:23
If we are the body why aren't we all doing what we are suppose to? If we are his body than we need to do more and touch others more! Come on people let's get going, let's show others what the body of Christ can do!
If we are the body why aren't we all doing what we are suppose to? If we are his body than we need to do more and touch others more! Come on people let's get going, let's show others what the body of Christ can do!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Clothes?
I like how it says our fresh start. It's like we are being re-clothed. Taking off the cheap clothes and putting on these clothes of Christ. If we have these clothes of Christ on, we need to then act more like him. You don't wear football clothes and not play football? We don't wear a race car suit and not race cars???? Right?? So why when we get the opportunity for a fresh start do we not take it? We are now wearing our new clothes so we need to act like it!
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