May 10
This morning I woke up with a song in my heart and it brought a smile to my face. "Good Morning Lord. What would You like to do with this day?"
"We" went for a walk around the neighborhood and played a little game.
“We” exchanged I love you every other bird. Of course! I knew He would win. We were playing on His turf with His birds and in His sunlight. I know I cannot out-love my Lord but it is sure fun trying.
“God is love; and he that dwells in love dwells in God and God in him.”
(1John 4:16)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Mothers Day
May 9
"but his mother pondered all these things in her heart." Luke 2:51
How much did our mothers ponder in their hearts when we were growing up and beyond?
A mother's love for her child is perhaps the closest earthly example we have for the unconditional love the Lord has for each of us.
To all you mothers out there who poured love on an off spring that didn't seem to care, or notice what you said and did, or strayed from your wise teachings realize all you did and pondered didn't go unnoticed. It was all seen by God.
God Bless. Happy Mothers Day
"but his mother pondered all these things in her heart." Luke 2:51
How much did our mothers ponder in their hearts when we were growing up and beyond?
A mother's love for her child is perhaps the closest earthly example we have for the unconditional love the Lord has for each of us.
To all you mothers out there who poured love on an off spring that didn't seem to care, or notice what you said and did, or strayed from your wise teachings realize all you did and pondered didn't go unnoticed. It was all seen by God.
God Bless. Happy Mothers Day
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Hospital Visitor
May 7
Joy enters the hospital room and introduces herself to Jennifer and to a visiting classmate. The teenager seems perturbed that a stranger is there from a church she doesn’t attend. She announces loudly that her favorite TV show is coming on in five minutes. Joy takes the cue and suggests we pray now. We hold hands around the bed while Joy praises the Lord and prays for Jennifer, her family and her school friend and claims healing. I see tears running down Jennifer's cheeks.
"The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.
(Psalm 145:18)
Joy enters the hospital room and introduces herself to Jennifer and to a visiting classmate. The teenager seems perturbed that a stranger is there from a church she doesn’t attend. She announces loudly that her favorite TV show is coming on in five minutes. Joy takes the cue and suggests we pray now. We hold hands around the bed while Joy praises the Lord and prays for Jennifer, her family and her school friend and claims healing. I see tears running down Jennifer's cheeks.
"The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.
(Psalm 145:18)
What it is all About
May 6
In our discussions I share I discipline myself to read the Bible everyday before I go to bed. Ron, our facilitator, contradicts this by telling Steve, "its not about discipline, or systems or planners, it is about loving the Lord with all our heart."
It was painful to hear but I quietly prayed.
I learned a lot from Ron that year until he moved away. I grew to love him as a brother in Christ. And he was right; it is all about loving God with all my heart.
"Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it." (Proverbs 8:33)
In our discussions I share I discipline myself to read the Bible everyday before I go to bed. Ron, our facilitator, contradicts this by telling Steve, "its not about discipline, or systems or planners, it is about loving the Lord with all our heart."
It was painful to hear but I quietly prayed.
I learned a lot from Ron that year until he moved away. I grew to love him as a brother in Christ. And he was right; it is all about loving God with all my heart.
"Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it." (Proverbs 8:33)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Zippedy-Do-Dah
May 5
One evening after a very bad day, the Pastor said he was giving his toddler a bath. The boy was squirming and singing 'Do Dah Do Dah Day' His father yelled; “Will you stop!" The boy faced him and asked very deliberately, "why?”
"My heart was pierced right there," the pastor said, "I knew I had just heard God."
We need more Zippedy-Do-Dah days.
"Assuredly I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." (Luk)e 18:3
One evening after a very bad day, the Pastor said he was giving his toddler a bath. The boy was squirming and singing 'Do Dah Do Dah Day' His father yelled; “Will you stop!" The boy faced him and asked very deliberately, "why?”
"My heart was pierced right there," the pastor said, "I knew I had just heard God."
We need more Zippedy-Do-Dah days.
"Assuredly I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." (Luk)e 18:3
Monday, May 3, 2010
Another Day
May 4
It’s another great day. The sun is out, the birds are singing and the Lord is near.
I was born in a blessed country where people are free to express themselves, to worship their God and to make choices.
The accounts herein are some of God's wonderful love and blessings.I see His awesome gifts everyday. For me, to be able to write about His presence in my life is pure joy. He is there for all of us.
“I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.” (Psalm 23:28)
It’s another great day. The sun is out, the birds are singing and the Lord is near.
I was born in a blessed country where people are free to express themselves, to worship their God and to make choices.
The accounts herein are some of God's wonderful love and blessings.I see His awesome gifts everyday. For me, to be able to write about His presence in my life is pure joy. He is there for all of us.
“I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.” (Psalm 23:28)
Being Used by God
May 3
A pastor shared he has trouble delegating. A woman said, 'That is a matter of trust, isn't it?' He stared at her, "Yes, I guess you are right .”Then she asked, "Who don't you trust, the church leaders or God?”
You could have heard a pin drop. When the retreat was over the speaker and his wife both made a point of thanking the lady again for her input.
The lady said, “What I said just came out, it wasn't from me. God used my voice."
"The rod and reproof give wisdom.” (Proverb 29:15)
A pastor shared he has trouble delegating. A woman said, 'That is a matter of trust, isn't it?' He stared at her, "Yes, I guess you are right .”Then she asked, "Who don't you trust, the church leaders or God?”
You could have heard a pin drop. When the retreat was over the speaker and his wife both made a point of thanking the lady again for her input.
The lady said, “What I said just came out, it wasn't from me. God used my voice."
"The rod and reproof give wisdom.” (Proverb 29:15)
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