When God touched me and said,
“It’s time to be with Me, please.”
“But God, there’s so much to do.
I can’t sit and be at ease.”
Suddenly I felt the pain in my heart.
In my spirit I saw God cried
Like a child, being pushed away.
I felt so empty and so dried.
“God, I didn’t mean to hurt You.
Oh, not to hurt you this much.
I get so confused and mixed up.
I am always in a great rush.
“Oh, God, how can I sit still
And let all things go by?
Sometimes I wish I just go away
From everything, I want to die.
“So many, many things in my mind
Go round and round likes a windmill.”
Finally I sat down and scolded myself,
“Listen to God and be very still.
“God wants me to rest and relax
From all turmoil and all tide.”
Suddenly things became strangely quiet.
I could feel all loosen up inside.
As I waited, I felt so very strange.
So restful, it was meant to be.
As I waited quietly before God,
That is WHEN GOD TOUCHED ME.
He gave me great peace of mind.
He filled my soul with great love.
Now I can truly enjoy my work
‘Cause God’s strength came from above.
--Written by Dorothy Callies
--Inspired by Holy Spirit
November 1981
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Less Honorable? Series 5
1 Corinthians 12:24-25
KJV: For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: v25 That they should be no schism (or division) in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
The big toe said to the tiny toe, "I don't need you!?" The tiny toe said, "Oh, I'm all alone! I'm miserable! I'm unhappy! The big toe doesn't like me! I am not important at all! I'm not worth it! Why should they be bothered with me anyway?"
God's Word said, "No! Those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are really necessary. And the parts of the body we think are less are parts to which we give the most honor. We give special respect to the parts we want to hide. The more respectable parts of our body need no special care. But God put the body together and gave more honor to the parts that need it so our body would not be divided. God wanted the different parts to care the same for each other. If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it. Or if one part of our body is honored, all the other parts share its honor" (1 Cor. 12:22-26 NCV).
"In fact (prove) God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as He wanted them to be" (1 Cor. 12:18). (I love this verse. That's why I repeat it.) The tiny toe is still part of one body.
How do I help with "the tiny toe" person? One way is to pray for "tiny toe person" who might felt like "I am the least!" There are programs to get involved with and become part where God would lead the person to.
When we go to church, sometimes we have some person who seems to be the "little toe" and who may not be that important? Watch it! God count it important! Be convicted of this and learn to love one another as Christ has loved us. Yowee!
So let's love one to another and be blessed by Him!
Song from memory:
This is a Little Light of Mine
This is a little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine.
This is a little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine ...
(Author?)
Inspire song for "Little Toe"
I may be a "little toe," but
I'm gonna let it shine.
I may be a "little toe," but
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine ...
(Dorothy: I laugh and it is so cute and awesome)
KJV: For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: v25 That they should be no schism (or division) in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
The big toe said to the tiny toe, "I don't need you!?" The tiny toe said, "Oh, I'm all alone! I'm miserable! I'm unhappy! The big toe doesn't like me! I am not important at all! I'm not worth it! Why should they be bothered with me anyway?"
God's Word said, "No! Those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are really necessary. And the parts of the body we think are less are parts to which we give the most honor. We give special respect to the parts we want to hide. The more respectable parts of our body need no special care. But God put the body together and gave more honor to the parts that need it so our body would not be divided. God wanted the different parts to care the same for each other. If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it. Or if one part of our body is honored, all the other parts share its honor" (1 Cor. 12:22-26 NCV).
"In fact (prove) God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as He wanted them to be" (1 Cor. 12:18). (I love this verse. That's why I repeat it.) The tiny toe is still part of one body.
How do I help with "the tiny toe" person? One way is to pray for "tiny toe person" who might felt like "I am the least!" There are programs to get involved with and become part where God would lead the person to.
When we go to church, sometimes we have some person who seems to be the "little toe" and who may not be that important? Watch it! God count it important! Be convicted of this and learn to love one another as Christ has loved us. Yowee!
So let's love one to another and be blessed by Him!
Song from memory:
This is a Little Light of Mine
This is a little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine.
This is a little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine ...
(Author?)
Inspire song for "Little Toe"
I may be a "little toe," but
I'm gonna let it shine.
I may be a "little toe," but
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine ...
(Dorothy: I laugh and it is so cute and awesome)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
No Need? Series 4
1 Corinthians 12:21
"... I have no need of you ..."
Have you ever heard your eye say to the hand, "I don't need
you!?" And the head say to the feet, "I don't need you!?"
Does God have the answer to this? Let's read God's Word:
"In fact (prove) God has arranged the parts in the body,
every one of them, just as He wanted them to be"
(1 Cor. 12:18).
So . . . the eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need
you!" And the head cannot say to the foot, "I don't need
you!" No! Those parts of the body that seem to be weaker
are really necessary (1 Cor. 12:21-22 NCV).
So we need God and each other to be successful!
Song: I Need Thee
1. I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford (give).
Chorus:
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
2. I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine Indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
Chorus:
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
(Anne Sherwood Hawks,
Sing His Praise)
"... I have no need of you ..."
Have you ever heard your eye say to the hand, "I don't need
you!?" And the head say to the feet, "I don't need you!?"
Does God have the answer to this? Let's read God's Word:
"In fact (prove) God has arranged the parts in the body,
every one of them, just as He wanted them to be"
(1 Cor. 12:18).
So . . . the eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need
you!" And the head cannot say to the foot, "I don't need
you!" No! Those parts of the body that seem to be weaker
are really necessary (1 Cor. 12:21-22 NCV).
So we need God and each other to be successful!
Song: I Need Thee
1. I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford (give).
Chorus:
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
2. I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine Indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
Chorus:
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
(Anne Sherwood Hawks,
Sing His Praise)
Great Team Work! Series 3
1 Corinthians 12:12
KJV: For as the body is one, and hath MANY members, and all the members of that one body, being MANY, are one body: so also is Christ.
NCV: A person's body is only one thing, but it has MANY parts. Though there are MANY parts to a body, all those parts make only one body. Christ is like that also.
NIRV: There is one body. But it has many parts, they make up one body. It is the same with Christ.
I was reading the story again from October 16 devotion. It was about a basketball coach who emphasized the important of a team work. "To achieve victory on the basketball court, 'the coach' saw the importance of teaching his players that they were a team--not "just a bunch of independent operators." Each person contributes to the success of everyone else."
Independent operators? What's that? In another word, "in a real game, you don't play basketball by yourself." [Otherwise, it would be boring just to watch one person in the whole game. It is much more exciting to watch two teams play against each other and see who is winning]. The whole basketball court is not for one person but "MANY." When it comes to a team, "each person contributes to the success of everyone else." It means you can only become more successful when you help or share with one to another. And also allow others to help you or share with you. That is a success.
It is the same way that the body of Christ works together. And we were all made to share in the One Spirit (1Cor.12:13). You know something? I think it would be boring for God just to be God alone. He wants a spiritual team players. This is why God created us so He could share what He has for us and this makes God even greater and more glorified. Also we share ourselves with Him and with others. This is far richer experience we could ever have. The word, "many" makes me think of God's Word: "Be fruitful and multiply." It is like "be successful in whatever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord" (Col.3:23).
So today, you just bless God for created us and love Him with all your hearts!
Song: Bind Us Together
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together with love.
There is only one God.
There is only one King.
There is only one Body,
That is why we can sing:
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together with love.
(Bob Gillman, Sing His Praise)
KJV: For as the body is one, and hath MANY members, and all the members of that one body, being MANY, are one body: so also is Christ.
NCV: A person's body is only one thing, but it has MANY parts. Though there are MANY parts to a body, all those parts make only one body. Christ is like that also.
NIRV: There is one body. But it has many parts, they make up one body. It is the same with Christ.
I was reading the story again from October 16 devotion. It was about a basketball coach who emphasized the important of a team work. "To achieve victory on the basketball court, 'the coach' saw the importance of teaching his players that they were a team--not "just a bunch of independent operators." Each person contributes to the success of everyone else."
Independent operators? What's that? In another word, "in a real game, you don't play basketball by yourself." [Otherwise, it would be boring just to watch one person in the whole game. It is much more exciting to watch two teams play against each other and see who is winning]. The whole basketball court is not for one person but "MANY." When it comes to a team, "each person contributes to the success of everyone else." It means you can only become more successful when you help or share with one to another. And also allow others to help you or share with you. That is a success.
It is the same way that the body of Christ works together. And we were all made to share in the One Spirit (1Cor.12:13). You know something? I think it would be boring for God just to be God alone. He wants a spiritual team players. This is why God created us so He could share what He has for us and this makes God even greater and more glorified. Also we share ourselves with Him and with others. This is far richer experience we could ever have. The word, "many" makes me think of God's Word: "Be fruitful and multiply." It is like "be successful in whatever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord" (Col.3:23).
So today, you just bless God for created us and love Him with all your hearts!
Song: Bind Us Together
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together with love.
There is only one God.
There is only one King.
There is only one Body,
That is why we can sing:
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together with love.
(Bob Gillman, Sing His Praise)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Numbers Up! Series 2
Deut. 1:10a
"The Lord God your God has increased your numbers as that today . . ."
At Wisconsin Deaf Women Retreat, we first heard the numbers of ladies was 96. The verse tells us that it was the Lord that causes seven more ladies to come the next day on Saturday of October 22nd which total up to 101.
Linda Martin was telling me about the Mid Atlantic Deaf Women Retreat first started in 2010. It meets at the Potomac District campgrounds in Falling Waters, West VA. So the numbers of the ladies to the new retreat went up since 2010. First year 37 and second year 42. "The Lord God your God has increased your numbers ..."
Also I have heard that there might be another 'new planting' Deaf Women Retreat somewhere in USA. Then I read the verses of how God was telling Abraham that through his descendant there would be "many." God was pleased to share with us His Word of prophecy with Abraham as well as it is for us today. There will be more and more deaf ladies turning to the Lord God. The point is that God is glorified when the "numbers goes up." So let's glorify God today!
Song: Glorify Thy Name
Father we love Thee,
We worship and adore Thee;
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Jesus we love Thee,
We worship and adore Thee; glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
3. Spirit, we love Thee,
We worship and adore Thee; Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
(Donna Adkins)
"The Lord God your God has increased your numbers as that today . . ."
At Wisconsin Deaf Women Retreat, we first heard the numbers of ladies was 96. The verse tells us that it was the Lord that causes seven more ladies to come the next day on Saturday of October 22nd which total up to 101.
Linda Martin was telling me about the Mid Atlantic Deaf Women Retreat first started in 2010. It meets at the Potomac District campgrounds in Falling Waters, West VA. So the numbers of the ladies to the new retreat went up since 2010. First year 37 and second year 42. "The Lord God your God has increased your numbers ..."
Also I have heard that there might be another 'new planting' Deaf Women Retreat somewhere in USA. Then I read the verses of how God was telling Abraham that through his descendant there would be "many." God was pleased to share with us His Word of prophecy with Abraham as well as it is for us today. There will be more and more deaf ladies turning to the Lord God. The point is that God is glorified when the "numbers goes up." So let's glorify God today!
Song: Glorify Thy Name
Father we love Thee,
We worship and adore Thee;
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Jesus we love Thee,
We worship and adore Thee; glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
3. Spirit, we love Thee,
We worship and adore Thee; Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name;
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
(Donna Adkins)
Monday, October 24, 2011
Many? Series 1
1 Corinthians 12:14
KJV: The body is not one member but many.
NIV: Now the body is not made up of one part but many.
Last Friday night we had service on Oct. 21, 2011 at Deaf Women Retreat, Spencer Lake, Wisconsin. I was sitting in the back of the service and everyone was praying. The word, "many" came to me.
On Saturday morning, I got up and got dressed and went out of the room. I could feel the Lord's Presence and the word, "many" came to me again. I felt the Lord wanted to show me something so I sat on the chair beside the fireplace at the lodge and read some verses.
Then Audrey came out of the room and sat down on another chair and looked at me. "What are you doing?" I told her that I was working on the "Bread Box" because I felt the Lord's presence. The word, "many" came to me so I was doing a research. Audrey asked, "From the pager?" I replied, "Yes from this tiny blackberry pager." Audrey said, "I thought you work on the computer?" I answered, "Yes I do when I am at home, but at retreat, I was inspired by the Lord at that moment so I used blackberry pager." Audrey was in awe how I used the pager for Bread Box. I said, "I gotta get new one soon." So we got up together for breakfast. (I would finish the rest later.)
On Saturday night the numbers of the ladies went up from 96 to 101. Wow! That is "many" ladies. So what are you trying to show us, Lord? Remember Abraham? The stars? So I read the references on Gen. 15:5; 22:17; 26:4; Exodus 32:13; Deut.1:10 "The Lord God your God has increased your numbers as that today you are as "many" as the stars in the sky." NIV Deut. 10:22 "Your forefathers who went down into Egypt were seventy in all, and now the Lord your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky." 1 Chronicles 27:23 ". . . the Lord ... increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens." Heb. 11:12 "so many as the stars of the sky."
Dorothy
KJV: The body is not one member but many.
NIV: Now the body is not made up of one part but many.
Last Friday night we had service on Oct. 21, 2011 at Deaf Women Retreat, Spencer Lake, Wisconsin. I was sitting in the back of the service and everyone was praying. The word, "many" came to me.
On Saturday morning, I got up and got dressed and went out of the room. I could feel the Lord's Presence and the word, "many" came to me again. I felt the Lord wanted to show me something so I sat on the chair beside the fireplace at the lodge and read some verses.
Then Audrey came out of the room and sat down on another chair and looked at me. "What are you doing?" I told her that I was working on the "Bread Box" because I felt the Lord's presence. The word, "many" came to me so I was doing a research. Audrey asked, "From the pager?" I replied, "Yes from this tiny blackberry pager." Audrey said, "I thought you work on the computer?" I answered, "Yes I do when I am at home, but at retreat, I was inspired by the Lord at that moment so I used blackberry pager." Audrey was in awe how I used the pager for Bread Box. I said, "I gotta get new one soon." So we got up together for breakfast. (I would finish the rest later.)
On Saturday night the numbers of the ladies went up from 96 to 101. Wow! That is "many" ladies. So what are you trying to show us, Lord? Remember Abraham? The stars? So I read the references on Gen. 15:5; 22:17; 26:4; Exodus 32:13; Deut.1:10 "The Lord God your God has increased your numbers as that today you are as "many" as the stars in the sky." NIV Deut. 10:22 "Your forefathers who went down into Egypt were seventy in all, and now the Lord your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky." 1 Chronicles 27:23 ". . . the Lord ... increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens." Heb. 11:12 "so many as the stars of the sky."
Dorothy
Friday, October 21, 2011
Morning Prayer
Martin Luther's Morning Prayer
We give thanks to thee, Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, thy dear Son, that thou hast protected us through the night from all danger and harm; and we beseech (ask) thee to preserve and keep us, this day also, from all sin and evil, that in all our thoughts, words, and deeds, we may serve and please thee, into thy hands we commend our bodies and souls; and all that is ours. Let thy holy angel charge concerning us, that the Wicked One have no power over us. Amen.
In Jesus' name Amen!
I repeat Lord's Prayer and a verse "He (you) that cometh (continue to come) must believe that he (God) is, and that he (God) is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him" (Heb. 11:6).
May the Lord bless you and heal you today!
Dorothy
We give thanks to thee, Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, thy dear Son, that thou hast protected us through the night from all danger and harm; and we beseech (ask) thee to preserve and keep us, this day also, from all sin and evil, that in all our thoughts, words, and deeds, we may serve and please thee, into thy hands we commend our bodies and souls; and all that is ours. Let thy holy angel charge concerning us, that the Wicked One have no power over us. Amen.
In Jesus' name Amen!
I repeat Lord's Prayer and a verse "He (you) that cometh (continue to come) must believe that he (God) is, and that he (God) is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him" (Heb. 11:6).
May the Lord bless you and heal you today!
Dorothy
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Hall of Mirrors!
Hebrews 4:16 NCV
“Let us, then feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne …”
How do we come before God’s throne? Do we need to bow before Him many times before we come into His throne? Let me tell you why I ask this question.
I read an article about a French King Louis XIV in 1682 and the King had the beautiful palace in Versailles, France. He was sitting on his dazzling silver throne! His silver throne was overpowering light like the desert sunlight. The King Louis XIV was showing much of his wealth by having his 241-foot-long Hall of Mirrors on both sides. When a visitor wants to approach the King, he had to show curtsy or bow a little at every five steps as he walked the entire distance to meet the king sitting on his dazzling silver throne!
Foreign emissaries (a person sent on a mission to represent another) who come to France had to submit to the most humiliating ritual to the court of French monarch’s favor toward their country. How many times counted for a person to bow at every five steps before the King on this 241-foot-long Hall of Mirrors? How long would it take to get there? Sigh? Humiliating?
Know something? Our Heavenly Father gave us assurance that it will not be like that! By comparison, our God, the King of Kings, invites His people to come to His throne freely. We can come to Him anytime—no advance appointments and no bowing required! How thankful we should be that our heavenly Father is so much more inviting! “Through [Christ] we . . . have access by one Spirit to the Father” (Eph. 2:18). Hebrews 4:16 tells us that we can “come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Oh praise the Lord! Let us come before Him in awe and gratitude, for our God is willing to hear your petitions at anytime.
Oh, just trust God today!
Dorothy
“Let us, then feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne …”
How do we come before God’s throne? Do we need to bow before Him many times before we come into His throne? Let me tell you why I ask this question.
I read an article about a French King Louis XIV in 1682 and the King had the beautiful palace in Versailles, France. He was sitting on his dazzling silver throne! His silver throne was overpowering light like the desert sunlight. The King Louis XIV was showing much of his wealth by having his 241-foot-long Hall of Mirrors on both sides. When a visitor wants to approach the King, he had to show curtsy or bow a little at every five steps as he walked the entire distance to meet the king sitting on his dazzling silver throne!
Foreign emissaries (a person sent on a mission to represent another) who come to France had to submit to the most humiliating ritual to the court of French monarch’s favor toward their country. How many times counted for a person to bow at every five steps before the King on this 241-foot-long Hall of Mirrors? How long would it take to get there? Sigh? Humiliating?
Know something? Our Heavenly Father gave us assurance that it will not be like that! By comparison, our God, the King of Kings, invites His people to come to His throne freely. We can come to Him anytime—no advance appointments and no bowing required! How thankful we should be that our heavenly Father is so much more inviting! “Through [Christ] we . . . have access by one Spirit to the Father” (Eph. 2:18). Hebrews 4:16 tells us that we can “come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Oh praise the Lord! Let us come before Him in awe and gratitude, for our God is willing to hear your petitions at anytime.
Oh, just trust God today!
Dorothy
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Uphold All That Fall
Psalm 145:14
The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
The QuickVerse Life Amplification quotes, “The LORD helps the fallen and lifts up those bent beneath their loads.” Sometimes our burdens seem more than we can bear, and we wonder how we can go on. David stands at this bleak intersection of life’s road and David meditates on the Lord, the great burden bearer. A bleak intersection is like a dark time when a person stands at the cross roads and he doesn’t know what to do. Through Psalm 145, David remembers that God is our great burden bearer and how God is able to lift us up.
Psalm 145:19b “He hears our cries and rescues us.”
If you are bending under a burden and feel that you are about to fall, turn to God for help. He is ready to lift you up and bear your burden.
Trust the Lord to uplift you today!
Song: My Burdens Rolled Away
1. I remember when my burdens rolled away;
I had carried them for years, night and day;
When I sought the blessed Lord,
And I took Him at His Word,
Then at once all my burdens rolled away.
Chorus:
Rolled away..., rolled away...,
I am happy since my burdens rolled away...;
Rolled away..., rolled away...,
I am happy since... my burdens.. rolled away.
[Minnie A. Steele]
The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
The QuickVerse Life Amplification quotes, “The LORD helps the fallen and lifts up those bent beneath their loads.” Sometimes our burdens seem more than we can bear, and we wonder how we can go on. David stands at this bleak intersection of life’s road and David meditates on the Lord, the great burden bearer. A bleak intersection is like a dark time when a person stands at the cross roads and he doesn’t know what to do. Through Psalm 145, David remembers that God is our great burden bearer and how God is able to lift us up.
Psalm 145:19b “He hears our cries and rescues us.”
If you are bending under a burden and feel that you are about to fall, turn to God for help. He is ready to lift you up and bear your burden.
Trust the Lord to uplift you today!
Song: My Burdens Rolled Away
1. I remember when my burdens rolled away;
I had carried them for years, night and day;
When I sought the blessed Lord,
And I took Him at His Word,
Then at once all my burdens rolled away.
Chorus:
Rolled away..., rolled away...,
I am happy since my burdens rolled away...;
Rolled away..., rolled away...,
I am happy since... my burdens.. rolled away.
[Minnie A. Steele]
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Glory in Weakness?
2 Corinthians 12:9b KJV
“Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities …”
Why would Paul “glory in his infirmities or weakness?” Scripture tells us that he had problem with something that he asked God for healing power. But God said to Paul, “My grace is sufficient for thee; for My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9a).
It would be helpful to know what glory really is. To us, glory is about heaven, splendor and bliss; complete happiness; joy; feeling of great pleasure or happiness that comes from success, good fortune or a sense of well-being. When we say we give glory to God; we are giving praise, honor and worshipfully praise and giving thanksgiving.
When Paul talk about giving glory about his infirmities, Paul would say, “I rejoice proudly and I am happy that God could use me so much better when I am weak in my body.” Why? “That the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2 Cor.12:9c).
NIV But he said to me (Paul), “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me (2 Cor. 12:9).
Grace is God’s presence, favor, and power. It is a force, a heavenly strength given to those who call upon God. The grace will come upon the faithful believer who accepts his weaknesses and difficulties for the gospel’s sake. So therefore let us “glory in our weakness” so that Christ’s power may be upon us. Did you get this? Does it blow your mind? Paul tells us to “glory in your weakness” so that Christ’s power may come upon us.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, this is something beyond our mind to understand what You are working on us. Glory in weakness? Teach us to experience this so we know what Your Word is talking about. Holy Spirit, our Helper, help us to grasp this deep meaning of “Glory in our weakness” in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
So trust God today!
Dorothy
“Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities …”
Why would Paul “glory in his infirmities or weakness?” Scripture tells us that he had problem with something that he asked God for healing power. But God said to Paul, “My grace is sufficient for thee; for My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9a).
It would be helpful to know what glory really is. To us, glory is about heaven, splendor and bliss; complete happiness; joy; feeling of great pleasure or happiness that comes from success, good fortune or a sense of well-being. When we say we give glory to God; we are giving praise, honor and worshipfully praise and giving thanksgiving.
When Paul talk about giving glory about his infirmities, Paul would say, “I rejoice proudly and I am happy that God could use me so much better when I am weak in my body.” Why? “That the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2 Cor.12:9c).
NIV But he said to me (Paul), “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me (2 Cor. 12:9).
Grace is God’s presence, favor, and power. It is a force, a heavenly strength given to those who call upon God. The grace will come upon the faithful believer who accepts his weaknesses and difficulties for the gospel’s sake. So therefore let us “glory in our weakness” so that Christ’s power may be upon us. Did you get this? Does it blow your mind? Paul tells us to “glory in your weakness” so that Christ’s power may come upon us.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, this is something beyond our mind to understand what You are working on us. Glory in weakness? Teach us to experience this so we know what Your Word is talking about. Holy Spirit, our Helper, help us to grasp this deep meaning of “Glory in our weakness” in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
So trust God today!
Dorothy
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Red Carpet?
Romans 5:3 KJV
“… we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience.”
Ouch! Ouch? Why should Paul talk about glory in tribulations? You know, most of us Christians visualized “the red carpet” rolled out for us because we have “A Great Big Wonderful God” in our lives. Just like God rolled back the mighty RED SEA for the Israelite to walk through. It was like God had rolled out “the red carpet” at the same time God pushed back the mighty RED SEA. We know that God is so powerful; He should be able to fix things automatically? Why? He is OUR GOD! And when we read God’s Word that says, “We glory in tribulations?” What? Why should we glory in tribulations when we have “A Great Big Wonderful God” in our lives?
Now let us narrow down our thoughts to “Our Father who are in Heaven” in a tender and personal way. So what is our heavenly Father looking for in us? Jesus came down to earth to explain this: “By their fruit you will recognize them. “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of God, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophecy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles? Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you, Away from Me, you evildoers!’ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the Rock. The rain came, and the streams rose, and the wind blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock (Matt. 7:20-25 NIV).
Whoa! Did you see that? Jesus talked about tribulations! He said “The rain came, and the streams rose, and the wind blew and beat against … that house . . .” That house stands because it was built on the rock. The other house fell and crash because it was built on the sand (Matt. 7:26-27). Jesus explained the kind of people God is looking for in the character of honest and good fruit. So who are you? Does Jesus know you? Jesus said to the people, “I never knew you.” Ouch! What does that means? There will be many deceitful people in the church and the only way to test them out will be through “tribulations.” Through the tribulations, either we are like the house that will stand through the storms or we like the house could crash through the storms. Those who stand through the tribulations time, Jesus will say, “I know you.”
Now, we can truly say, "I glory in tribulation, I rejoice in my trouble times because I depend on Christ constantly." That is my fruit that my heavenly Father is looking for. I am truly His child. There is no deceit in me because I suffered for Him. My house stands because I practice His Word inside of me. The storms can beat me, but still I stand for Him. Jesus please knows me so that I may go to heaven with You and fellowship with You. That is our prayer.
May the Lord touch your heart today!
Dorothy
“… we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience.”
Ouch! Ouch? Why should Paul talk about glory in tribulations? You know, most of us Christians visualized “the red carpet” rolled out for us because we have “A Great Big Wonderful God” in our lives. Just like God rolled back the mighty RED SEA for the Israelite to walk through. It was like God had rolled out “the red carpet” at the same time God pushed back the mighty RED SEA. We know that God is so powerful; He should be able to fix things automatically? Why? He is OUR GOD! And when we read God’s Word that says, “We glory in tribulations?” What? Why should we glory in tribulations when we have “A Great Big Wonderful God” in our lives?
Now let us narrow down our thoughts to “Our Father who are in Heaven” in a tender and personal way. So what is our heavenly Father looking for in us? Jesus came down to earth to explain this: “By their fruit you will recognize them. “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of God, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophecy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles? Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you, Away from Me, you evildoers!’ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the Rock. The rain came, and the streams rose, and the wind blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock (Matt. 7:20-25 NIV).
Whoa! Did you see that? Jesus talked about tribulations! He said “The rain came, and the streams rose, and the wind blew and beat against … that house . . .” That house stands because it was built on the rock. The other house fell and crash because it was built on the sand (Matt. 7:26-27). Jesus explained the kind of people God is looking for in the character of honest and good fruit. So who are you? Does Jesus know you? Jesus said to the people, “I never knew you.” Ouch! What does that means? There will be many deceitful people in the church and the only way to test them out will be through “tribulations.” Through the tribulations, either we are like the house that will stand through the storms or we like the house could crash through the storms. Those who stand through the tribulations time, Jesus will say, “I know you.”
Now, we can truly say, "I glory in tribulation, I rejoice in my trouble times because I depend on Christ constantly." That is my fruit that my heavenly Father is looking for. I am truly His child. There is no deceit in me because I suffered for Him. My house stands because I practice His Word inside of me. The storms can beat me, but still I stand for Him. Jesus please knows me so that I may go to heaven with You and fellowship with You. That is our prayer.
May the Lord touch your heart today!
Dorothy
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Glory in Tribulations?
October 13-15 2011 Bread Box
Romans 5:3 KJV
We also glory in tribulations, knowing tribulations produces perseverance.
I wrote about the ‘hope’ on October 12th and I use NIRV translation, “. . . We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on. The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope. And hope will never let us down” (Romans 5:3a,4,5a). One thing I need was a story and I found it the next day. This story impressed me and I want to share this with you from “The Daily Bread” RBC Ministries booklet.
It was a story about a young teenager, Melissa, who was 17 years old. She loves to draw “Smiley Face.” While she would read her own Bible, she used a green ink pen to draw a small, simple face next to Romans 5, and circled verse 3. It means that this verse had impressed her. Then suddenly, the car accident had taken her life and left the family in suffering and the pain of loss. The father was telling this story of how he found his daughter’s Bible, opened it and saw Melissa’s smiley face in the margin next to Romans 5 and circled verse 3. The father said, “How could she know that these verses would tell her story, while guiding our lives and the lives of others over the past 7 years? Romans 5 begins by explaining our justification through faith, which gives us peace with God through Jesus (v.1). Melissa had that peace. And right now she is enjoying the fruits of her faith, as verse 2 describes: We “rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Imagine the smiley face she could draw now!”
The father continue: “And then there’s the rest of us, all of us left behind when loved ones precede us in death. Somehow, we “rejoice in our sufferings.” Why? Our suffering brings perseverance (patience through), which brings character, which brings us hope (vv.3-4). We feel helpless in times of tragedy, but we are never hopeless. God pours His love into our hearts—and with it the great hope of His glory. It’s all part of God’s mysterious yet marvelous plan.” (Dave Branon)
This reminds me of a song once sang by Johnny Cash, “We’ll understand it by and by.”
So trust the Lord to guide you day by day!
Dorothy
Romans 5:3 KJV
We also glory in tribulations, knowing tribulations produces perseverance.
I wrote about the ‘hope’ on October 12th and I use NIRV translation, “. . . We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on. The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope. And hope will never let us down” (Romans 5:3a,4,5a). One thing I need was a story and I found it the next day. This story impressed me and I want to share this with you from “The Daily Bread” RBC Ministries booklet.
It was a story about a young teenager, Melissa, who was 17 years old. She loves to draw “Smiley Face.” While she would read her own Bible, she used a green ink pen to draw a small, simple face next to Romans 5, and circled verse 3. It means that this verse had impressed her. Then suddenly, the car accident had taken her life and left the family in suffering and the pain of loss. The father was telling this story of how he found his daughter’s Bible, opened it and saw Melissa’s smiley face in the margin next to Romans 5 and circled verse 3. The father said, “How could she know that these verses would tell her story, while guiding our lives and the lives of others over the past 7 years? Romans 5 begins by explaining our justification through faith, which gives us peace with God through Jesus (v.1). Melissa had that peace. And right now she is enjoying the fruits of her faith, as verse 2 describes: We “rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Imagine the smiley face she could draw now!”
The father continue: “And then there’s the rest of us, all of us left behind when loved ones precede us in death. Somehow, we “rejoice in our sufferings.” Why? Our suffering brings perseverance (patience through), which brings character, which brings us hope (vv.3-4). We feel helpless in times of tragedy, but we are never hopeless. God pours His love into our hearts—and with it the great hope of His glory. It’s all part of God’s mysterious yet marvelous plan.” (Dave Branon)
This reminds me of a song once sang by Johnny Cash, “We’ll understand it by and by.”
So trust the Lord to guide you day by day!
Dorothy
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Any Hope?
Romans 8:24b-25
But hope that can be seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? We hope for what we don’t have yet. So we are patient as we wait for it (NIRV).
Do you ever felt like when you are in so much pain that there is no hope of healing from God? Roman 5:5 “And hope will never let us down. God has poured His love into our hearts. He did it through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given to us.”
Is there a reason for so much suffering? Do we ever wonder “what’s up with God” for not answering prayers sometime? Roman 5:1-5a gives us the reason. Let’s read His Word. “We have been made right with God because of our faith. Now we have peace with Him because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through faith in Jesus we have received God’s grace. In that grace we stand. We are full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory. And that’s not all. We are full of joy EVEN WHEN WE SUFFER. WE KNOW THAT OUR SUFFERING GIVES US THE STRENGTH TO GO ON. The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope. And hope will never let us down” (NIRV).
Think about that. While we are suffering, it is actually producing, changing, and making our characters. Character is what we are now. Suffering is producing and making some changes in us. We don’t see this. That’s why we need "hope." Hope is desire something and expects that it will happen and we will get something soon. So who is our hope? Christ, the Rock is our sure hope.
So hold on to that hope in God! Trust Him! He knows what He is doing!
Dorothy
PS. Song given by Sonya Dupuis of Alberta, Canada
Song: "Lord I Know I Have Been Changed"
Lord, I know I have been changed,
The angels in heaven done signed my name,
Lord, I know I have been changed,
Lord, I know I have been changed,
Lord, I know I have been changed,
The angels in heaven done signed my name,
You’re gonna look for me, and I’ll be gone,
The angels in heaven done signed my name,
I have been changed, I have been changed,
He changed my walk, he changed my talk,
I have been changed, I have been changed,
The angels in heaven done signed my name
He picked up and He turned me around,
He place my feet on solid ground,
I once was blind but now I see,
I thank the Lord for CHANGE!
(Author unknown)
But hope that can be seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? We hope for what we don’t have yet. So we are patient as we wait for it (NIRV).
Do you ever felt like when you are in so much pain that there is no hope of healing from God? Roman 5:5 “And hope will never let us down. God has poured His love into our hearts. He did it through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given to us.”
Is there a reason for so much suffering? Do we ever wonder “what’s up with God” for not answering prayers sometime? Roman 5:1-5a gives us the reason. Let’s read His Word. “We have been made right with God because of our faith. Now we have peace with Him because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through faith in Jesus we have received God’s grace. In that grace we stand. We are full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory. And that’s not all. We are full of joy EVEN WHEN WE SUFFER. WE KNOW THAT OUR SUFFERING GIVES US THE STRENGTH TO GO ON. The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope. And hope will never let us down” (NIRV).
Think about that. While we are suffering, it is actually producing, changing, and making our characters. Character is what we are now. Suffering is producing and making some changes in us. We don’t see this. That’s why we need "hope." Hope is desire something and expects that it will happen and we will get something soon. So who is our hope? Christ, the Rock is our sure hope.
So hold on to that hope in God! Trust Him! He knows what He is doing!
Dorothy
PS. Song given by Sonya Dupuis of Alberta, Canada
Song: "Lord I Know I Have Been Changed"
Lord, I know I have been changed,
The angels in heaven done signed my name,
Lord, I know I have been changed,
Lord, I know I have been changed,
Lord, I know I have been changed,
The angels in heaven done signed my name,
You’re gonna look for me, and I’ll be gone,
The angels in heaven done signed my name,
I have been changed, I have been changed,
He changed my walk, he changed my talk,
I have been changed, I have been changed,
The angels in heaven done signed my name
He picked up and He turned me around,
He place my feet on solid ground,
I once was blind but now I see,
I thank the Lord for CHANGE!
(Author unknown)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Falling?
Jude 1:24a
KJV: “Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling …”
Do you feel like you are falling slowly? Jude 1:24 NCV says, “God is strong and can help you not to fall.” Why? He loves you that much enough that “He can bring you before His glory without any wrong in you and give you great joy” (Jude 1:24b
NCV)
Who then can really do this? Jude 1:25 “He is the only God, the One who saves us. To Him be glory, greatness, power, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord for all time past, and forever, Amen” (NCV). There! Authority through Jesus Christ our Lord! So God is able to keep you from falling, falling, and falling. He will “present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” (Jude 1 24b). So God is exceeding joy which means He is more than just being joyful. He is very, very joyful to do this to you. He looks forward to the day to “present you faultless.”
Why is God looking forward to that? You remember that Satan stands before God day and night accusing us, telling God that we are not perfect and we will fall. In Revelation 12:9-11 tells about Satan, the great dragon, the deceiver will finally “shut up”and be thrown out of heaven and will no longer “accuse our faults before our God.” Scripture tells us that we overcame Satan through the blood of the Lamb and by the word of testimony, His Word.
NIRV: “Give praise to the One who is able to keep you from falling into sin. He will bring you into his heavenly glory without any fault. He will bring you there with great joy. Give praise to the only God. He is our Savior. Glory, majesty, power and authority belong to Him Give praise to Him through Jesus Christ our Lord. Give praise to the One who was before all time, who now is and who will be forever. Amen” Jude 1:24-25.
God is looking forward to present you faultless so trust Him to keep you from falling!
Dorothy
KJV: “Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling …”
Do you feel like you are falling slowly? Jude 1:24 NCV says, “God is strong and can help you not to fall.” Why? He loves you that much enough that “He can bring you before His glory without any wrong in you and give you great joy” (Jude 1:24b
NCV)
Who then can really do this? Jude 1:25 “He is the only God, the One who saves us. To Him be glory, greatness, power, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord for all time past, and forever, Amen” (NCV). There! Authority through Jesus Christ our Lord! So God is able to keep you from falling, falling, and falling. He will “present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” (Jude 1 24b). So God is exceeding joy which means He is more than just being joyful. He is very, very joyful to do this to you. He looks forward to the day to “present you faultless.”
Why is God looking forward to that? You remember that Satan stands before God day and night accusing us, telling God that we are not perfect and we will fall. In Revelation 12:9-11 tells about Satan, the great dragon, the deceiver will finally “shut up”and be thrown out of heaven and will no longer “accuse our faults before our God.” Scripture tells us that we overcame Satan through the blood of the Lamb and by the word of testimony, His Word.
NIRV: “Give praise to the One who is able to keep you from falling into sin. He will bring you into his heavenly glory without any fault. He will bring you there with great joy. Give praise to the only God. He is our Savior. Glory, majesty, power and authority belong to Him Give praise to Him through Jesus Christ our Lord. Give praise to the One who was before all time, who now is and who will be forever. Amen” Jude 1:24-25.
God is looking forward to present you faultless so trust Him to keep you from falling!
Dorothy
Friday, October 7, 2011
Like A Dove?
Do you ever wish you had wings like a dove? So then you could fly away and be at rest? Even for a bit? Away from everything just to be at peace? Ahhh that happens to David, the King. He said in:
Psalm 55:6,7,8a
"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah (think calmly about that). I would hasten my escape. . ."
A wilderness? Why would David, the King think about the wilderness? A wilderness is a lonely and unpleasant place, huh? There was a history that tells about a cave that the priests have library scrolls of God's Word hidden just in case the enemies comes into Israel's land destroy everything in it. Scrolls were put in jars to keep it dry. History has discovered several other hidden caves that had scrolls found in the jars that had God's Words being preserved.
David may have known about this secret place of caves in the wilderness. David might thought that this was the best place to spend time with studying the scrolls and less people around and be at peace.
His heart was troubled with his son, Absalom that tried to take his throne. David said, "My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me" (Psalm 55:4).
Inspite of all this, David found comfort in expressing his anguish heart to the Lord and to quote this Psalm 57:7 "My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise."
David might have a wish that he could fly away like a Dove, yet he remembered the importance to set his heart toward God and to say "My heart is fixed."
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father. My friends might going through an emotional times because of problems in whatever state they are in. They need You to fix their heart. Help them to hold on to You, God for You are their refuge in time of trouble. Let Your Presence be known to them so they have assurance that You are with them. Bless them and heal their heart, their emotions in Jesus' name I pray! Amen!
So really, really trust God today!
Dorothy
Psalm 55:6,7,8a
"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah (think calmly about that). I would hasten my escape. . ."
A wilderness? Why would David, the King think about the wilderness? A wilderness is a lonely and unpleasant place, huh? There was a history that tells about a cave that the priests have library scrolls of God's Word hidden just in case the enemies comes into Israel's land destroy everything in it. Scrolls were put in jars to keep it dry. History has discovered several other hidden caves that had scrolls found in the jars that had God's Words being preserved.
David may have known about this secret place of caves in the wilderness. David might thought that this was the best place to spend time with studying the scrolls and less people around and be at peace.
His heart was troubled with his son, Absalom that tried to take his throne. David said, "My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me" (Psalm 55:4).
Inspite of all this, David found comfort in expressing his anguish heart to the Lord and to quote this Psalm 57:7 "My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise."
David might have a wish that he could fly away like a Dove, yet he remembered the importance to set his heart toward God and to say "My heart is fixed."
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father. My friends might going through an emotional times because of problems in whatever state they are in. They need You to fix their heart. Help them to hold on to You, God for You are their refuge in time of trouble. Let Your Presence be known to them so they have assurance that You are with them. Bless them and heal their heart, their emotions in Jesus' name I pray! Amen!
So really, really trust God today!
Dorothy
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Sweet Holy Spirit!
Psalm 51:11 KJV
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me.
David prayed this prayer to God: "Do not send me away from You or take Your Holy Spirit from me." This is a psalm of David when the prophet Nathan came to David after David's sin with Bathsheba.
David prayed with all of his heart from the whole chapter of Psalm 51. Verse 3-4: "I know about my wrongs, and I can't forget my sin. You are the only One I have sinned against; I have done what you say is wrong. You are right when You speak and fair when You judge." Verse 10, 12, 13, 17: "Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again. Give me back the joy of salvation. Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit. Then I will teach Your ways to those who do wrong, and sinners will turn back to You. The sacrifice God wants is a broken spirit. God, You will not reject a heart that is broken and sorry for sin. Verse 14a: I will sing about Your goodness." NCV
Song: Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Sweet Holy Spirit,
Sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us,
Filling us with Your love;
And for these blessings,
We lift our hearts in praise;
Without a doubt we'll know
That we have been revived
When we shall leave this place.
(Doris Mae Akers, Sing His Praise)
This morning this chorus came to me and I searched through technology Bible the word "Holy Spirit." Psalm 51:11 impressed me and to remind me not to become "slack (lazy) in the spirit." So we pray, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me" (Ps. 51:10). Oh yes, renew a right spirit within me in Jesus' name we pray. Amen!
Have a blessed day!
Dorothy
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me.
David prayed this prayer to God: "Do not send me away from You or take Your Holy Spirit from me." This is a psalm of David when the prophet Nathan came to David after David's sin with Bathsheba.
David prayed with all of his heart from the whole chapter of Psalm 51. Verse 3-4: "I know about my wrongs, and I can't forget my sin. You are the only One I have sinned against; I have done what you say is wrong. You are right when You speak and fair when You judge." Verse 10, 12, 13, 17: "Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again. Give me back the joy of salvation. Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit. Then I will teach Your ways to those who do wrong, and sinners will turn back to You. The sacrifice God wants is a broken spirit. God, You will not reject a heart that is broken and sorry for sin. Verse 14a: I will sing about Your goodness." NCV
Song: Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Sweet Holy Spirit,
Sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us,
Filling us with Your love;
And for these blessings,
We lift our hearts in praise;
Without a doubt we'll know
That we have been revived
When we shall leave this place.
(Doris Mae Akers, Sing His Praise)
This morning this chorus came to me and I searched through technology Bible the word "Holy Spirit." Psalm 51:11 impressed me and to remind me not to become "slack (lazy) in the spirit." So we pray, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me" (Ps. 51:10). Oh yes, renew a right spirit within me in Jesus' name we pray. Amen!
Have a blessed day!
Dorothy
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Faith of our Fathers
Paula Hardy of Canada sends this song called, "Faith of our Fathers." I found a verse to match the song.
Hebrews 11:13
"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth" (Heb. 11:13).
The 11th chapter of Hebrews are often called, "The Hall of Fame on Faith." It explains that there were people who desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: and God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He had prepared them a city (Heb. 11:16). That city is the future heavenly Jerusalem that will some day be upon the new earth. Looking forward to that day takes great faith to believe in God's great plan.
The song was about our "fathers' faith" still passed on to us from generations to generations and what they suffered and went through. The song reminds us of how important it is to continue to "Have Faith in God." Paula Hardy added that song when Dean Hardy was sharing the devotion from Sept. 29 and 30 about "Faith of Abraham." Those words are good.
Song: Faith of our Father
1. Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene’er we hear that glorious Word!
* Refrain:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2. Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We all shall then be truly free. (Refrain)
3. Faith of our fathers, we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife;
And preach thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life. (Refrain)
(Frederick Williams Faber, Sing His Praise)
Let's pass our faith in Christ to others!
Dorothy
(Thank you Paula Hardy)
Hebrews 11:13
"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth" (Heb. 11:13).
The 11th chapter of Hebrews are often called, "The Hall of Fame on Faith." It explains that there were people who desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: and God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He had prepared them a city (Heb. 11:16). That city is the future heavenly Jerusalem that will some day be upon the new earth. Looking forward to that day takes great faith to believe in God's great plan.
The song was about our "fathers' faith" still passed on to us from generations to generations and what they suffered and went through. The song reminds us of how important it is to continue to "Have Faith in God." Paula Hardy added that song when Dean Hardy was sharing the devotion from Sept. 29 and 30 about "Faith of Abraham." Those words are good.
Song: Faith of our Father
1. Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene’er we hear that glorious Word!
* Refrain:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2. Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We all shall then be truly free. (Refrain)
3. Faith of our fathers, we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife;
And preach thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life. (Refrain)
(Frederick Williams Faber, Sing His Praise)
Let's pass our faith in Christ to others!
Dorothy
(Thank you Paula Hardy)
Monday, October 3, 2011
No Energy?
Do you ever felt like you have no energy? Do you ever felt like the time is moving so very slow? Do you ever felt like lacking in firmness, weak or feeling soft? It is like 'we're not keeping busy with our spiritual lives'? Often hear this, "we goof off"?
Know something? The Scripture tells us "THAT THE LORD IS NOT SLACK CONCERNING HIS PROMISE" (2 Peter 3:9a).
God doesn't goof off. God doesn't play around. God doesn't slack around "AS SOME MEN COUNT (GOD) SLACKNESS" (2 Peter 3:9b) and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming?" (2 Peter 3:4a).
Peter was defending God against those who thought that God was taking His sweet time and "fooling around with us." That was absolutely not true! Peter defend God by saying, "Dear friends, here is one thing you must not forget. With the Lord a day is like a thousand years. And a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is NOT slow (slack) to keep His promise. He is NOT slow (slack) in the way some people understand it. He is patient with you. He doesn't want anyone to be destroyed. Instead, He wants all people to turn away from their sins. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief (2 Peter 3:8-10a). NIRV.
What do we do while we wait for His promise? 2 Peter 3:14,15 "Dear friends, I know you are looking forward to that. So try your best to be found pure and without blame. Be at peace with God. Remember that our Lord is waiting patiently to return, people are being saved" (NIRV).
More and more people are getting saved! Thanks to your prayers!
So trust God today!
Dorothy
Know something? The Scripture tells us "THAT THE LORD IS NOT SLACK CONCERNING HIS PROMISE" (2 Peter 3:9a).
God doesn't goof off. God doesn't play around. God doesn't slack around "AS SOME MEN COUNT (GOD) SLACKNESS" (2 Peter 3:9b) and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming?" (2 Peter 3:4a).
Peter was defending God against those who thought that God was taking His sweet time and "fooling around with us." That was absolutely not true! Peter defend God by saying, "Dear friends, here is one thing you must not forget. With the Lord a day is like a thousand years. And a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is NOT slow (slack) to keep His promise. He is NOT slow (slack) in the way some people understand it. He is patient with you. He doesn't want anyone to be destroyed. Instead, He wants all people to turn away from their sins. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief (2 Peter 3:8-10a). NIRV.
What do we do while we wait for His promise? 2 Peter 3:14,15 "Dear friends, I know you are looking forward to that. So try your best to be found pure and without blame. Be at peace with God. Remember that our Lord is waiting patiently to return, people are being saved" (NIRV).
More and more people are getting saved! Thanks to your prayers!
So trust God today!
Dorothy
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