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There is but one thing that I desire and that is more of God. The Scriptures say to taste and see that the Lord is good. I have tasted and believe that there is nothing better in this universe or this life than to know Jesus and the power of his resurrection. Therefore, what I ask for God, is more of You. Nothing I desire but more of You. Of earthly things I've had my fill and yet I hunger still, more and more of You! Nothing else can satisfy and nothing else is worth the effort. God I'm ready pour out Your Holy Spirit on me!! Lately I've been finding this boldness in prayer. I believe it comes from the Lord. It's not an arrogance but an extreme boldness to come before God and claim His promises to me. I remind Him that I am His son and a joint heir with Jesus. I remind Him that I am a priest, a king, and a warrior. He already knows but I am claiming my authority in Him. The enemy has no place in my life, no authority over me or my family. God you have said You will protect me and mine. Protect my family! I will walk on higher ground in the prosperity of my loving Father. When I find myself in the lowest of valleys You, oh Lord, have taught me how to find and drink from the springs of life there. In the strength of those waters I am able to scale the mountain heights and drink from the springs on the mountain sides as I ascend to the top. The view from the top is breath taking as is my Father's grandeur. The beauty of the valley from the mountain side is unrivaled in this world but it cannot compare to the beauty of my God and the splendor of His majesty. Lord I receiveYou! 16:24 Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. |
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| August 02, 2008 |
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| Yes, Lord, yes, Lord, yes, Lord, YES! |
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| August 02, 2008 |
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Hey Pastor, Your "boldness" reminded me of the verse: | | Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16
My old pastor, Gary Lilly, once preached that this meant to him that he could come without fear. He said if he knocked on his grandmother's door at 3 am she would welcome him.
As a grandmother, there is little my grands could not ask of me, so I understand that more than I did when in my early twenties and hearing his message. You pastors probably understand the responsibilities of your position but in case you don't know, some stuff sticks with us for decades. :)
When the Brownsville revival was ongoing, a young girl named Chastity James sang Mercy Seat. One of the lines is "Come Running, Come Running, Come Running to the Mercy Seat. I love it. Boldly running is a-ok to our Lord.
I just got an image of my twenty month old grandson when he gets a sweet grin on his face and runs on chubby legs with his arms open to me...and I am so ready to do anything to make his world happy, safe and delightful.
I see God wanting to participate with us and I in His image want my loved ones to participate with me. It makes me want to run spiritually into HIS arms and accept HIS best for me. My grandson doesn't hesitate. He trusts because I always have welcomed him. I know I can trust for the same reason. |
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| August 02, 2008 |
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Rhonda and Juanita I hope that only the good things stick and the bad is forgotten. If so you will always remember me as a good Pastor. I have a video that plays in my mind of a mother and a child walking in the hallway at the Church. The little child is just learning to walk so she is having great fun and laughing. She walks down the hallway and gets about three or four steps ahead of her mother. Suddenly she sees me standing just ahead about 8 to 10ft and she realizes she has left Momma behind. Her big smile turns to a look of fear as she tries to turn and face her mother. Upon making the transition she sees her mother and begins to cry a little and starts walking back to her then running. She runs right into her mother's waiting arms and is lifted to safety from what has scared her. She grabs her mother's neck and holds on for dear life and begins balling with conviction. Sometimes how we are children and the Lord is our high place of safety! |
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| August 02, 2008 |
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Oh, I know that feeling of the little girl!
I just got off the phone with my niece from my first marriage. Her mom is the one that I led to the Lord and allowed bitterness to take root separating us and even her family. My niece became a Christian after her mom did. She was the only one I could find and we just had a glorious telephone reunion and she lives near Richmond in Western Hanover. She is going to ask her mom if I can have her phone number. I couldn't find it. I am excited to ask forgiveness and see total restoration. This is a big deal for me as I thought of it before and pride got in the way. There are sacrifices that aren't even monetary. I had no business letting this go on so long.
Feeling the power of Christ in me more and more in total surrender and in love with HIM> |
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