Ever feel like the weight of the world is falling on your shoulders? Like everything is going wrong, no matter how small or large the matter?
You aren't alone, we are constantly being bombarded with subversive messages through out the day, whether in the media or on the radio. Seems the more distracted we become the more distance there is between us and God. Although the computer aids us with many aspects of work, it replaces the functions of face to face communication and letter writing.
Once we become de-sensitized to speaking to one another, and loosing faith in the written word, Satan is painting an abstract vision for many to follow or believe is real, in other words he is manipulating many into believing what we see on television or read in the paper or on the computer to be slanted away from the truth.
In addition to all this we loose valuable time with our families and time spent with the Lord. Instead of the computer being a tool it becomes a function or extension of needs. I am calling on God for re-enforcements and know there are more of us then there are of them.
I am asking anyone who reads this to do the same and to take control of this and devote one less hour a day to media, computers and radio. Take that time and invest it in time with God in prayer. May God bless us all.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Unwanted...
Ever have the feeling you were unwanted, rejected by friends or colleagues? Consider the life of the penny, yep the penny. Some consider it so useless that they will refuse to pick one up, some discarding them as trash or a nuisance and use the car vacuum to rid their car of them, tossed aside.
Now consider how Jesus felt to know he was rejected by his very own people, people of his own town and country, hated, mocked and beaten and finally condemned and executed. Imagine how that would play out in today's world of mass media, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN and Fox News all pushing and shoving to get the exclusive and firsthand accounts, adding their own spin to the facts, and in the end the facts so convoluted the truth no longer visible or believable.
Being unwanted is a lonely feeling for anyone who has ever felt rejection, imperfect, blemished somehow by imaginary standards that change as often as the weather based on popular opinions.
Broken and beaten, God welcomes us home as his children, all of us that believe and were born again of the holy spirit, the promise has remained consistent for generations since the time of John the Baptist, the rebirth of our soul, making us one in spirit with our Lord. We are accepted not by anything of our own accord, but by his grace and his grace alone.
This month, don't pass by the opportunity to come to know our lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Our Lord is merciful and accepts all, from the meek to the mighty, from the unwanted or rejected to the most desirable. All are equal is value to him, all are equal is relationship to God the Father, Creator of all things.
God Bless us all...
Now consider how Jesus felt to know he was rejected by his very own people, people of his own town and country, hated, mocked and beaten and finally condemned and executed. Imagine how that would play out in today's world of mass media, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN and Fox News all pushing and shoving to get the exclusive and firsthand accounts, adding their own spin to the facts, and in the end the facts so convoluted the truth no longer visible or believable.
Being unwanted is a lonely feeling for anyone who has ever felt rejection, imperfect, blemished somehow by imaginary standards that change as often as the weather based on popular opinions.
Broken and beaten, God welcomes us home as his children, all of us that believe and were born again of the holy spirit, the promise has remained consistent for generations since the time of John the Baptist, the rebirth of our soul, making us one in spirit with our Lord. We are accepted not by anything of our own accord, but by his grace and his grace alone.
This month, don't pass by the opportunity to come to know our lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Our Lord is merciful and accepts all, from the meek to the mighty, from the unwanted or rejected to the most desirable. All are equal is value to him, all are equal is relationship to God the Father, Creator of all things.
God Bless us all...
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Witnessing
I'm not talking about witnessing to someone. I'm talking about being a witness to destructive behavior of those around us. I am witnessing a marriage in crisis, the couple both young, successful, beautiful children, everyone healthy, educated, financial sound. However somethings are lacking and neither of them know what to do as Satan sends his henchmen to work on the threads that bind the fabric of their marriage and hold their family together.
In addition to these troubling events, destructive behavior has also set in, not just with one, but all. Such a beautiful picture on the outside, but rotting at the core. How can this all possibly be, is there any hope for reconciliation? Is this family doomed to fail? What of the impact of the others outside the immediate family?
Are we to merely witness the events as they unfold or do we become active participants? Is it any better for them if someone else solves their issues or is it better for them to resolve the matters by themselves? I shudder to think of the remorse we would feel if we stood idlely by and allowed an opportunity to provide wisdom an counsel to both of them, how can we idlely stand by and watch as Satan's henchmen have their way.
Will the values and examples given us provide enough value for the family to understand what is at stake to be lost, knowing that choices are plentiful to be made, the problems and issues mounded over the years will not all be dealth with in a matter of days or weeks, but months and years. What value do they place on their marriage and family? Do they consider it worth fighting for? Would they allow their children to run into discourse and trouble because their own anger blinds them to what is happening?
God as my witness, does not intend to see me sit idlely by and not open my mouth, planting the seeds of redemption and reconciliation, however I am not the one to cultivate and care for them, I am merely the sower of seeds, prayerful to select the seeds of wisdom and hope, love and sacrafice, honor and respect, clarity and understanding, time and patience.
Lord, God, Grantor of all things, I humble myself before thee, take me from this world if thy will, but spare this couple the indignations of surrendering to satan and his henchmen, allow their keel to sit low in the water, righting the bow, allow their sails to be full with the breathe of your teachings, I pray their blindness would be cured, allow them to see the destructive forces ripping the very fabric that binds them to be torn from them. May they be slow to anger and speak, Lord I beseach the on their behalf, spare me not in exchange for their marriage and family, what worth is my life if I am to merely witness, Glory to the father and the son, I ask these things through your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
In addition to these troubling events, destructive behavior has also set in, not just with one, but all. Such a beautiful picture on the outside, but rotting at the core. How can this all possibly be, is there any hope for reconciliation? Is this family doomed to fail? What of the impact of the others outside the immediate family?
Are we to merely witness the events as they unfold or do we become active participants? Is it any better for them if someone else solves their issues or is it better for them to resolve the matters by themselves? I shudder to think of the remorse we would feel if we stood idlely by and allowed an opportunity to provide wisdom an counsel to both of them, how can we idlely stand by and watch as Satan's henchmen have their way.
Will the values and examples given us provide enough value for the family to understand what is at stake to be lost, knowing that choices are plentiful to be made, the problems and issues mounded over the years will not all be dealth with in a matter of days or weeks, but months and years. What value do they place on their marriage and family? Do they consider it worth fighting for? Would they allow their children to run into discourse and trouble because their own anger blinds them to what is happening?
God as my witness, does not intend to see me sit idlely by and not open my mouth, planting the seeds of redemption and reconciliation, however I am not the one to cultivate and care for them, I am merely the sower of seeds, prayerful to select the seeds of wisdom and hope, love and sacrafice, honor and respect, clarity and understanding, time and patience.
Lord, God, Grantor of all things, I humble myself before thee, take me from this world if thy will, but spare this couple the indignations of surrendering to satan and his henchmen, allow their keel to sit low in the water, righting the bow, allow their sails to be full with the breathe of your teachings, I pray their blindness would be cured, allow them to see the destructive forces ripping the very fabric that binds them to be torn from them. May they be slow to anger and speak, Lord I beseach the on their behalf, spare me not in exchange for their marriage and family, what worth is my life if I am to merely witness, Glory to the father and the son, I ask these things through your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Standing Post
One of the first things I learned growing up near the middle in a large family was to blend in, almost invisable at times, maybe appearing timid to some, while others may have thought I was just being sly. Just as the night gives way to day or the fog to the sunlight, ultimately I gave way to responsibility.
Being responsible comes with its fair share of headaches and heartaches as well. Here I am typing because responsibilities and a headache woke me from sleep, can't hide the call no matter how subtle or strong. Knowing I am not alone gives me comfort, knowing I am forgiven gives me hope, knowing I have purpose gives me reason to Stand Post.
Being responsible comes with its fair share of headaches and heartaches as well. Here I am typing because responsibilities and a headache woke me from sleep, can't hide the call no matter how subtle or strong. Knowing I am not alone gives me comfort, knowing I am forgiven gives me hope, knowing I have purpose gives me reason to Stand Post.
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