http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmUfJtsaqps
I'm writing this for Josh.
Josh, God Loves You and He Always Has. That's all you need to concentrate on, God Loves You and He Always Has. The words in the Mercy Me song, Beautiful, are a reminder of just how much.
The song was playing on my way home from work the other day and I began to think of you. I had an overwhelming feeling that you needed to know the message of the song. It is simply that you are a Beautiful child of God and that He Loves You and He Always Has.
I know you have been struggling for a long time in your very young life. You don't have to do it alone because God Loves You and He Always Has. I'm repeating myself because it's important for you to know in your heart that it is true, God Loves You and He Always Has!!
REALLY!!
Remember the Whole Armor of God ( Ephesians 6:10-17), put it on every day. Be close to Him every day and He will guide and protect you, but you have to do the work. You have to ask for His help daily, it's not a one-time-deal.
Read the words from Psalm 139 [NASB], it's one of my favorites. Read it and you'll find out that He has loved you since before you were born.
13 For You formed my inward parts;
You wove me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Wonderful are Your works,
And my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth;
16 Your eyes have seen my unformed substance;
And in Your book were all written
The days that were ordained for me,
When as yet there was not one of them.
17 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand.
When I awake, I am still with You.
I pray for you every day, and your dear mother, too.
Please remember -- God Loves You and He Always Has.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Becoming a Leader
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”
― Harry S. Truman
No, you're not in History class. I heard this on the radio for the first time today. The commentator made a reference to the Great Commission linking it to this quote.
Wow! Leaders are readers and what else is the Great Commission about if not leading people to Christ? So read the Word and learn to be a leader. Study the examples set by Christ's disciples. Keep on reading and act on what you learn. That's leadership.
God wants to have a close personal relationship with each of us and that just doesn't happen without trust. We don't naturally trust what we don't know. How do we get to know someone? Well, we spend time with them. So start spending time with God by reading His word, praying, and listening for what He has to say.
Have a conversation with Him. Yes, a two-way conversation. When we pray, we're speaking to God. It can be a 30 second "Thanks for a beautiful day, Lord." Like talking to your best friend, you can do it anytime, anywhere and about anything. After all, He already knows whatever it is. He just wants us to bring it to Him, to rely on Him to handle it. That's trusting Him.
One of the ways He speaks to us is through Bible stories. Since we're sharing quotes, here's another one from a story in Matthew 28 that you should read.
The Great Commission
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” [NIV]
You wouldn't want to miss out on something so important, when it's so easy to learn just by reading. Really get to know Jesus Christ, make Him your Lord and Savior. Then be sure you introduce him to someone else. Allow Him to lead you so that you may lead others. It's what He's commissioned us to do. Be a leader.
― Harry S. Truman
No, you're not in History class. I heard this on the radio for the first time today. The commentator made a reference to the Great Commission linking it to this quote.
Wow! Leaders are readers and what else is the Great Commission about if not leading people to Christ? So read the Word and learn to be a leader. Study the examples set by Christ's disciples. Keep on reading and act on what you learn. That's leadership.
God wants to have a close personal relationship with each of us and that just doesn't happen without trust. We don't naturally trust what we don't know. How do we get to know someone? Well, we spend time with them. So start spending time with God by reading His word, praying, and listening for what He has to say.
Have a conversation with Him. Yes, a two-way conversation. When we pray, we're speaking to God. It can be a 30 second "Thanks for a beautiful day, Lord." Like talking to your best friend, you can do it anytime, anywhere and about anything. After all, He already knows whatever it is. He just wants us to bring it to Him, to rely on Him to handle it. That's trusting Him.
One of the ways He speaks to us is through Bible stories. Since we're sharing quotes, here's another one from a story in Matthew 28 that you should read.
The Great Commission
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” [NIV]
You wouldn't want to miss out on something so important, when it's so easy to learn just by reading. Really get to know Jesus Christ, make Him your Lord and Savior. Then be sure you introduce him to someone else. Allow Him to lead you so that you may lead others. It's what He's commissioned us to do. Be a leader.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
New Link - Blue Letter Bible
I just added a link to this website under My Favorite Links.
It's a good website for searching the bible, different versions, articles, etc., and it's easy to use.
Check it out!
It's a good website for searching the bible, different versions, articles, etc., and it's easy to use.
Check it out!
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