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Contemplating Life says ...
| Encourage one another daily | VERSE: Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today..... Hebrews 3:13
THOUGHTS: Today - if you knew this was your final day on earth, how would you feel? What would you do? What would you say? Who would you see? This is not an easy thing to think about. Many have been diagnosed with a deadly disease and are forced to realize their days are numbered. We need to recognize that our days are numbered. God could choose to come for us this very moment. Only He knows His plan for your time here on earth. However, I want to encourage you to take steps today to share with your family, friends, co-workers and yes, even your enemies all God has done for you. Encourage them to come to know Him as their personal Lord and Savior.
Each morning my intentions begin thinking I'll do something good for the glory of God. I pray that God will allow me to show Jesus to others. That I can share and reveal the truth of the gospel to someone that doesn't know God. For me to bring light to this dark world. I want to witness and encourage others for the glory of God. However, my friends, my intentions are usually short lived. I get to work, become busy in my work and daily tasks, go home and prepare dinner and spend a little time with family, watch TV with them, listen to the radio or read. Then I spend a few moments with God since I am usually exhausted by the end of the day. This scripture reminded me this morning, that our purpose is not just to do the busy work of our job's and take care of all the things we have to do at home. Our purpose is to encourage those of us in the faith and share the steps of salvation to those that aren't Christians yet. Be encouraged today that your purpose is much more then you even know. God's plan includes you. You are an important part of sharing His gospel,. Please take time to go forth and preach the gospel my friends. You can do this by your words and by your actions. Jesus in you is what others need to see TODAY. Today is a precious gift from God, use it wisely. God bless.
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Contemplating Life says ...
Set your minds on things above
| VERSE: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2
THOUGHTS: Focusing on the future and spending time with God in eternity helps me forget my earthly troubles. It doesn't take them away, but it certainly reminds me they will pass one glorious day. God didn't say our walk with Him on earth would be easy, but He promised to get us through those hard times. He promised that one day we will live with Him in a place of total contentment. Oh how I long for that day, when I will see Jesus face to face.
Meanwhile, our purpose on earth is to rely on His power to strengthen, teach, direct and challenge us as we live and breathe to tell others about Him. We must not allow our problems to get in the way of our earthly purpose of witnessing to others. Just try to imagine as hard as things can be for those of us that know Christ, how much harder life is for those that don't know Him and have no hope. If you are struggling today, focus on Christ and things above. Put your earthly attitudes, issues, heartache and pain into God's loving arms. Allow Him to carry them for you. Setting your mind on things above can take effort, and some days it may feel draining, but the gift you receive from Christ is peace. Where do you want to place your focus today? God bless.
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HEZABLE says ...
 I Hope all is well. Have a WONDERFUL & BLESSED WEEK! |
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Contemplating Life says ...
| Couny your blessings-Name them one by one! |
VERSE: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come to pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back...to the place from which I carried you into exile.
" Jeremiah 29:11-14
The above scriptures were written by Jeremiah to the surviving elders among the exiles. The powerful words spoken then still pertain to us today. I love the word, declares! That means it must have very important for God to get His message across.
Do you declare the power of God by receiving it as a precious gift? Do you declare His presence by seeking Him with all your heart or with just the little bit you are willing to share? Do you declare He has brought your through many trials? Do you declare the testimony of your salvation to others?
I feel strongly this morning that we need to declare more often what God has done is our lives. We tend to keep things to ourselves. I encourage you to share your burdens, your triumphs, and your love for God to someone today. Don't try to prepare the "right" words, just tell them what God has done or is doing. Sharing your trials is powerful. It allows believers to pray for you and your situation. It allows others to see God working in your life. It allows others to understand that you are struggling, but have faith that God knows the plan. Open your heart to seek God and allow Him to use you today. God bless.
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Contemplating Life says ...
| Priceless treasure |
THOUGHTS: When something is priceless, its value is so great that it can’t be quantified. It’s worth more than human minds can determine. As believers, we have priceless treasures. The scripture tells us that there are priceless treasures in the house of the uncompromisingly righteous. These treasures are so valuable that all the money in the world can’t buy them - treasures of peace, joy, strength, love, grace, mercy and forgiveness. These are treasures that have eternal value. They are gifts from heaven for the children of the Most High God. And in the natural, you wouldn’t just take something of extreme value and throw it in the closet or leave it in the garage. No, you would guard and protect those treasures. You would carefully display them.
In the same way, we need to guard the gifts God has given us. We need to display that forgiveness to others. We need to show off that love, grace and mercy that the Father has given us.
As you display the treasures He’s given you and reach out to others, you’ll see His hand of blessing upon you in return in every area of your life!
PRAYER: Father in heaven, thank You for Your priceless treasures. I choose to honor You by guarding the gifts You have given me. Help me to display Your love and grace to those around me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Contemplating Life says ...
ARE YOU WITHOUT FAITH
| VERSE: But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarded of them that diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
The dictionary defines faith as "confidence or trust in a person, idea or thing; belief that is not based on proof." It is easy for me to say I have faith, that I believe in God and that Jesus is the Son of God and he died so that I may live. But, deep down inside do I really believe it. I can say that I do but do I remember every hour, every minute and every second of everyday? No I don't. If I did I would not have moments of self-pity, doubt, or fear as I face everyday challenges and some ongoing challenges.
God requires us to have blind, perpetual faith. We can't see him or touch him but we have to believe. How do we acquire that unshakable faith of Abraham and Noah? We have to study and we have to pray continuously. We have to literally develop a relationship with God just as we develop relationships with family, friends and co-workers. We have to surround ourselves with believers so that when falter, when we forget, they are there to remind us that God is in charge. That he has us. All we have to do is believe.
God Bless |
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Contemplating Life says ...
ARE YOU WITHOUT FAITH
| VERSE: But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarded of them that diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
The dictionary defines faith as "confidence or trust in a person, idea or thing; belief that is not based on proof." It is easy for me to say I have faith, that I believe in God and that Jesus is the Son of God and he died so that I may live. But, deep down inside do I really believe it. I can say that I do but do I remember every hour, every minute and every second of everyday? No I don't. If I did I would not have moments of self-pity, doubt, or fear as I face everyday challenges and some ongoing challenges.
God requires us to have blind, perpetual faith. We can't see him or touch him but we have to believe. How do we acquire that unshakable faith of Abraham and Noah? We have to study and we have to pray continuously. We have to literally develop a relationship with God just as we develop relationships with family, friends and co-workers. We have to surround ourselves with believers so that when falter, when we forget, they are there to remind us that God is in charge. That he has us. All we have to do is believe.
God Bless |
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Contemplating Life says ...
Trusting is the Key! What did YOU do this weekend?
VERSE: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths….Proverbs 3:5-6
This scripture constantly challenges me. If we trust the Lord why do we still try to do things on our own without seeking His advice? We pray, but forget to wait for the answer. We try to open doors that He is gently closing. We think we know what is best for us. We become impatient waiting on Him, so we forge on. When we fail to trust and wait, we find ourselves cleaning up the mess we ve made or pay the consequences to our poor decisions.
Trust, wait, seek, and acknowledge that God is the only one that knows what is best for us. He gives you peace if the answer is from Him and not confusion and turmoil. He provides strength to say no when your heart wants to say yes. He provides open doors and closed doors for our protection. Whatever you are seeking today, trust God by praying and seeking His answer by spending time with Him . All the answers you need are found in His powerful written book, the bible. Don t allow dust to cover your bible, open it, write in it, feel His presence. It s very powerful and will direct you if you only take the time. God bless.
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preachergirl says ...
May the joy of the Lord fill your heart...Much Love Your Sis in Christ. |
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