God's Beautiful Creation!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t30VLEyrsPY

I Need God!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Remember Job in all his affliction and his subsequent complaint to God. How he puffed himself up as to how righteous he was, and what God's reply was.

Interesting that if you have ever had kids, you've seen a similar posture from those that you have raised and protected. At some point they turn around and say hey, "I know more than you". Some would define those as teenage years, when they are coming into their own and suddenly have all the answers, or at least think they do.

To me this is how I see God responded to Job. "You really think you're all that", and precedes to challenge Job on what he can't do. After a short while Job realizes that he can do nothing without God, and it was not his own strength, but that of God's provision that allowed him to be where and who he was. Remember the verse, our righteousness is as filthy rags, compared to God. We are nothing without him, but by grace are we saved, because of his love for us, not of works least any man should boast.

Am I any better than the next person? Do I know more than God? Understanding our place is paramount to our own happiness and peace. We have a God that loves us more than we can imagine, and therefore will discipline us, as any loving parent would do, when we get too big for our britches.

God knows best! Sounds like it would be a good TV series.... Once we accept that, even if we do not understand, life gets easier. It is not in our own power that we were born or anything else. It is God alone, and we can rest in his promises of divine protection and blessing. Hebrews 15:5 "Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Song. You are God Alone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xPzTSpbYmk

Can You Hear Jesus Calling?

Having just returned from a work conference, I had the pleasure to unwind and enjoy God's creation once again. I am reminded that he is always with us. He speaks to our hearts, and he knows our name. He knows what we need, even when we do not know it ourselves. He is always there, speaking to us in a personal way, that is meaningful.

For some that is a song, a message, a friend or encouragement in any number of ways. For me it is his creation. I am awed and reminded of just how great he is when I can see, taste, and feel his presence in a very tangible way. His ways, his thoughts are so much higher than mine, I can only imagine, the plans he has for you and me, his children.

Can you hear Jesus calling you today? Step out into the unknown, venture beyond your comfort zone, and embrace what he has planned for you. Trust, faith and hope. He is calling you today, and loves you more than you can imagine!

Song. "I Can Only Imagine".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xwzItqYmII

You Will Be Safe In His Arm's

I doesn't matter where you are, or what your circumstances look like, His word says you are safe in His arm's. Relax and trust the living God who cares for you, more than you can imagine!

Song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdM4CTlQj2A

You Are Safe in His Arms

The lack of knowing about anything, job, health, spouse, college, etc. can rob you of your peace. Knowing we can relax because we are safe in God's arms, is more comforting that any unknown out there. Faith as a child. Your heavenly Father knows that you have need of these things. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things Shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:34 "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof".
Song. "Jesus Calling" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjsUie4gToM

Be Strong In The Lord!

Psalm 112. This Psalm is an acrostic poem, full of instruction for us to our benefit, and to our children. I can think of nothing more that I would like to leave my daughter than a Godly heritage. God's word promises favor and protection to the righteous person that reflects God's love to those around them, and trusts in the Lord even when bad things happen, because God is their hope and rock. As God's children we have no reason to be afraid for ourselves, or for our children. God's love shines bright in all we do, and His blessings are upon us and our children.

This song comes to mind and gives me hope when things look impossible and there is no way out, I've learned to look up and I pray you have too. Ephesians 6:10 "The Words I Would Say".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thLdWPr32yY&feature=related

Lean Not To Thine Own Understanding

Proverbs chapter 3, speaks of trusting God with our whole heart. "In all of our ways acknowledging him and he shall direct our paths. Be not wise in our own eyes, fear the Lord and depart from evil. Honor the Lord with thy first fruits of all thine increase, and find wisdom and understanding".

There are times when we do no know what our next step is, or how something is going to turn out, but we are instructed in God's word to trust him and believe that there is a way. His ways are higher than our ways. We are instructed not to fear, yet those of this world would like us to be fearful in all things, but God's word says the opposite.

Who are we listening to today? Think on these things, "Whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are pure, and the God of peace that passes understanding will keep our hearts and minds fixed on him". Philippians 4:7-8.

What are you waiting for? Tonight is the night to trust your Lord and Savior in all things....

Song. "City On Our Knees". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x6uPWiEhcs

There Is A Way.....

Throughout the bible scripture is given for direction, reproof, and instruction. Below are a few examples that can be found of God's instruction to us, his children, for our good.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6) and John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me".

"Trust in the Lord". Do not place your trust in evil companions. (Proverbs 1:10), nor precious possessions (Proverbs 1:13), nor brute power (Proverbs 1:11, for they lead to heartache. Do not look on the wine for it is a mocker (Proverbs 23:29-35). Keep yourself far from the harlot (Proverbs 5:3-11) for she will lead to death. Do not trust in these tangible objects, but believe in the invisible, but living God!

"With all of your heart" - Yield the decisions of your life to him. Give God all of your heart. Do not withhold any area of your life from the Lord.

"Lean not on your own understanding". Do not be arrogant for the Lord knows best. Listen to your mother and your father - the voice of experience. (Proverbs 1:8)


Psalm 55:22 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc9pEb-Ej7U