"How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways. When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine Within your house, Your children are like olive plants Around your table. Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed Who fears the Lord.
The Lord bless you from Zion, And may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Indeed, may you come to see your children's children. Peace be upon Isreal!" Psalm 128 (NASB)
Do you ever consider how blessed we are to walk in God's light? Personally knowing our creator and sustainer eases the tensions of life with His help. As we release our will to His will, life falls into place as it should. Burdens are lifted with Grace and peace replaces a heavy yoke.
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you andd learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 (NASB)
"The fear of the Lord prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened."
Proverbs 10:27 (NASB)
"The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity." Proverbs 10:29 (NASB)
We were made in God's image. If we live life on His terms, we should be the happiest most fulfilled beings, because we are living the way He designed us to be. Before you were born God had a plan for your life. Glorifying Him will make you happy and satisfied all the days of your life!
"The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,"
2nd Samuel 22:47 (NASB)
Read Second Samuel chapter 22, this passage is truly a believers blessing! The day you accepted Jesus as your personal Savior you gained Everything in life you would ever need. Spring forth with confidence, good cheer and know you are a winner in Christ Jesus!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
What is the Differerence between Clean and Un Clean;Do you Know?
I'm always amazed how different societies think they can out whit, or out maneuver God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Man has not evolved into a better species. In fact, I'd dare say society seems more ignorant today than they were a generation ago. I was in Walmart this morning. A small child about 3 stood in the middle of an isle, playing with an adult kitchen utensil, she could have easily been injured. I stopped the cart waiting for the mother, or father to take the object away from her. After 3 to 5 minutes the mother did reach down and take the sharp grater away from her, but left the little girl setting in the middle of the isle. At that point I asked, "Would you mind moving your daughter, so she doesn't get hurt setting there?"
Honestly, I've seen deer in headlights with more sense than these two parents, "Oh, okay." That's a prime example of why children should be raised and not hatched. Little by little we give up more of doing what is right, there will be a price for the lack of responsibility. The down hill slide is quickly coming to an end.
As our nation fails to teach our children about God, His ways and keep pulling away from God, He will bring this society to an end.
Read Ezekiel 22. Israel has always been his chosen people, but He is just with All. He will be just with America as well.
"Behold, then, I smite My hand at your dishonest gain which you have acquired and at the bloodshed which is among you. Can your heart endure, or can your hands be strong in the days I will deal with you? I the Lord have spoken and will act. I will scatter you among the nations and will disperse you through the lands, and I will consume your uncleanness from you. You will profane yourself in the sight of the nations, and you will know that I am the Lord."
Ezekiel 22:13-16 (NASB)
"Son of man, say to her, "You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.' There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst like a roaring lion tearing the prey. They have devoured lives; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in the midst of her. Her priests have done violence to my law and have profaned My holy things; they have made no distinction between the holy and the profane, and they have not taught the difference between the unclean and the clean, and they hide their eyes from My Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. Ezekiel 22:24-26 (NASB)
Just because God seems silent, do not take that for His toleration. He patiently hopes we will turn around. If we choose not to turn back to Him, God will punish us as well.
"Thus I have poured out My indignation them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; their way I have brought upon their heads, declares the Lord God." Ezekiel 22:31 (NASB)
Do you know the difference between clean and unclean? Can you discern between what is holy and unholy? Are you observing the Sabbath Day and keeping it holy? The Only way you will know is to study God's word and seek His guidance through His Word-the Bible.
If the church you are going to is practicing immoral sex acts inside it's congregation, stealing from the elderly for the churches dishonest gain, or doing other dirty acts get away from that group of people. They are unclean, wolves in sheep's clothing.
If you want to please God seek Him through the Bible first, attend a Bible preaching and practicing church. Do Not be deceived by wolves in sheep's clothing. You are accountable to God.
Honestly, I've seen deer in headlights with more sense than these two parents, "Oh, okay." That's a prime example of why children should be raised and not hatched. Little by little we give up more of doing what is right, there will be a price for the lack of responsibility. The down hill slide is quickly coming to an end.
As our nation fails to teach our children about God, His ways and keep pulling away from God, He will bring this society to an end.
Read Ezekiel 22. Israel has always been his chosen people, but He is just with All. He will be just with America as well.
"Behold, then, I smite My hand at your dishonest gain which you have acquired and at the bloodshed which is among you. Can your heart endure, or can your hands be strong in the days I will deal with you? I the Lord have spoken and will act. I will scatter you among the nations and will disperse you through the lands, and I will consume your uncleanness from you. You will profane yourself in the sight of the nations, and you will know that I am the Lord."
Ezekiel 22:13-16 (NASB)
"Son of man, say to her, "You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.' There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst like a roaring lion tearing the prey. They have devoured lives; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in the midst of her. Her priests have done violence to my law and have profaned My holy things; they have made no distinction between the holy and the profane, and they have not taught the difference between the unclean and the clean, and they hide their eyes from My Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. Ezekiel 22:24-26 (NASB)
Just because God seems silent, do not take that for His toleration. He patiently hopes we will turn around. If we choose not to turn back to Him, God will punish us as well.
"Thus I have poured out My indignation them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; their way I have brought upon their heads, declares the Lord God." Ezekiel 22:31 (NASB)
Do you know the difference between clean and unclean? Can you discern between what is holy and unholy? Are you observing the Sabbath Day and keeping it holy? The Only way you will know is to study God's word and seek His guidance through His Word-the Bible.
If the church you are going to is practicing immoral sex acts inside it's congregation, stealing from the elderly for the churches dishonest gain, or doing other dirty acts get away from that group of people. They are unclean, wolves in sheep's clothing.
If you want to please God seek Him through the Bible first, attend a Bible preaching and practicing church. Do Not be deceived by wolves in sheep's clothing. You are accountable to God.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Does Chivalry Still Live?
Yes, it does. I saw it in my son last Friday.
I never regret spending quality time alone with each one of my children. Each time I do I find awesome God instilled qualities in each one of them. Michael was in GA. for an important interview last Friday. He has recently completed a mechanical engineer degree, and desires to put it to use here in GA. How we'd love to have both Mike and Neva back.
Latter that day Mike asked me to ride along while he tied up some loose ends, so we spent time talking. We stopped at a gas station for some gas. He noticed a lady who couldn't start her car. An older gentleman was trying to jump start her, but simply couldn't get her started.
Slowly, Michael approached the two. "How's it going?'
"Not very well, I've been working on this for over 20 minutes now. I can't get it going. I don't know what else to do."
Mike smiled and nodded. "Mam, do you mind if I take a look at it?"
"Please do."
The older man took off and Mike stood there looking the car over. He looked up, "Mam, you have a extra amp wire here that was improperly installed. It probably drained your battery completely dead. Could I unhook it, clean your cables off and then try to give you a jump?"
"Yes, please do."
Within 5 short minutes Michael had her car running again. "Mam, you need a new battery. After you get a new battery you should have that amp wire installed correctly."
"How much do I owe you?"
"Nothing, just get yourself a new battery. :) "
For a brief moment, I saw that white knight he use to finger paint on a white horse which often decorated my refrigerator door when he was little. But in place of the finger paint, there he was..my beloved son in whom I am so well pleased with. Who would have know how God would have stamped so much love, grace and wisdom on my beautiful son. But that's my Awesome God, stamping His ways through living, loving and growing through the years!
"A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out.
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trust worthy man?
A righteous man who walks in integrity-How blessed are his sons after him.
Proverbs 20:5-7 (NASB)
I never regret spending quality time alone with each one of my children. Each time I do I find awesome God instilled qualities in each one of them. Michael was in GA. for an important interview last Friday. He has recently completed a mechanical engineer degree, and desires to put it to use here in GA. How we'd love to have both Mike and Neva back.
Latter that day Mike asked me to ride along while he tied up some loose ends, so we spent time talking. We stopped at a gas station for some gas. He noticed a lady who couldn't start her car. An older gentleman was trying to jump start her, but simply couldn't get her started.
Slowly, Michael approached the two. "How's it going?'
"Not very well, I've been working on this for over 20 minutes now. I can't get it going. I don't know what else to do."
Mike smiled and nodded. "Mam, do you mind if I take a look at it?"
"Please do."
The older man took off and Mike stood there looking the car over. He looked up, "Mam, you have a extra amp wire here that was improperly installed. It probably drained your battery completely dead. Could I unhook it, clean your cables off and then try to give you a jump?"
"Yes, please do."
Within 5 short minutes Michael had her car running again. "Mam, you need a new battery. After you get a new battery you should have that amp wire installed correctly."
"How much do I owe you?"
"Nothing, just get yourself a new battery. :) "
For a brief moment, I saw that white knight he use to finger paint on a white horse which often decorated my refrigerator door when he was little. But in place of the finger paint, there he was..my beloved son in whom I am so well pleased with. Who would have know how God would have stamped so much love, grace and wisdom on my beautiful son. But that's my Awesome God, stamping His ways through living, loving and growing through the years!
"A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out.
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trust worthy man?
A righteous man who walks in integrity-How blessed are his sons after him.
Proverbs 20:5-7 (NASB)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
God calls Husbands to be the Head of the House
"Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him." Proverbs 30:5
I began reading, "The Fruit of Her Hands," by Nancy Wilson this morning. I never really thought too much about how much a wife can influence her husband's life by how she treats him. But then that makes perfect sense in another way. Most of us marry for companionship, a love life and to commit a life long journey relationship with a person we'd like to spend the rest of our life with. Of all the people in the world you need your spouses acceptance and love more than anyone Else's.
She brought up the fact that if we have a good opinion of our spouse they should feel good about them self. A positive outlook will make both partners more productive, happy and the relationship will continue to grow and blossom into a beautiful life together.
She mentioned another very important fact, every husband should be the head of the home. Sometimes this is a difficult thing for Mark and I. He simply does not like leading. I jump in all to quickly- to save the day. God designed women to follow their husbands not lead them. I do not want to be lead, but my patience will only wait a short time before I jump up to take the reigns. Sometimes those eager beaver moves cost us in more ways than one.
God made no mistakes in placing the husband as the head of the marriage. Please pray for me to learn to wait for Mark's direction. Everyone is happier and healthier obeying God's commands.
Likewise you wives, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct accompanied by the fear of the Lord." 1 Peter 3:1-3
We all fall short of the glory of God. No wife has a reason to seek out a new leader just because you married one without leading skills. We need to ask God to prompt those leadership qualities. Praising him when he does take the lead will help too.
I'll ask for God's blessing on all of us in this area of our lives. I guess a good cheerleader is always needed in family life, friendships and in God's family! Encouragement inspires desire to do well!
God bless you!
Monday, July 11, 2011
We Need Each Other so Much!
As I ran and crashed through the front doors of the Ionia High School, which was then located on Union Street in Ionia, Michigan, I sprung straight up in the air taping the tops of my toes with my fingers. Dropping just beyond that fourth step I hit the ground running, racing to the end of the next three steps, I propelled my body straight up into the air, kicked my feet to my butt and with arms flung open wide I yelled, "Look out World, Here I come!"
Finally, that Junior year was over and I was a Senior in high school! As I ran past one of my high school friends I remember them giggling and screaming out, "Way to go, Kath!"
Does life get any better than this? At the time I didn't think so.
My life has been filled with happy occasions like that one, that I choose to keep front and center in my mind. On the bad days I remember the great times. Those flash points keep me where I'd rather be in life-happy. I choose not to recall bad memories unless it's necessary to protect of my mind, or soul. Does that make sense?
Last week was even better than that last day of my Junior year. Heidi flew in from KC Missouri. We laughed, talked, shopped, swam and hugged so much. Then on Friday night Mike and Neva came home from South Carolina. My house was full of laughter, funny stories and so much love. The smell of baking bread and brownies dripping with vanilla ice cream added even more comfort just before going to bed around one o'clock. We all went to bed with happy blessed hearts from being together again.
Still cutting up, with loving hearts, we had fun taking some family photos out in the back yard on Saturday around noon. Later that day Mike and Neva went back home and Heidi flew back to Andrew in KC, but we enjoyed such a sweet time together. Life does get better in every stage we enter if we only look for those wonderful snap shot memories! God is Always so Good!
"but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love."
Ephesians 4:15 & 16 (NASB)
Finally, that Junior year was over and I was a Senior in high school! As I ran past one of my high school friends I remember them giggling and screaming out, "Way to go, Kath!"
Does life get any better than this? At the time I didn't think so.
My life has been filled with happy occasions like that one, that I choose to keep front and center in my mind. On the bad days I remember the great times. Those flash points keep me where I'd rather be in life-happy. I choose not to recall bad memories unless it's necessary to protect of my mind, or soul. Does that make sense?
Last week was even better than that last day of my Junior year. Heidi flew in from KC Missouri. We laughed, talked, shopped, swam and hugged so much. Then on Friday night Mike and Neva came home from South Carolina. My house was full of laughter, funny stories and so much love. The smell of baking bread and brownies dripping with vanilla ice cream added even more comfort just before going to bed around one o'clock. We all went to bed with happy blessed hearts from being together again.
Still cutting up, with loving hearts, we had fun taking some family photos out in the back yard on Saturday around noon. Later that day Mike and Neva went back home and Heidi flew back to Andrew in KC, but we enjoyed such a sweet time together. Life does get better in every stage we enter if we only look for those wonderful snap shot memories! God is Always so Good!
"but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love."
Ephesians 4:15 & 16 (NASB)
If you'll read Ephesians chapters 4 and 5 I know god will bless you with direction and potential growth if you will apply it to your life. :)
"The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.'
So they shall invoke my name on the sons of Israel, and I will bless them."
Numbers 6::24;27 (NASB)
Monday, July 4, 2011
We've Lost most of our Freedom because of Passive Behavior
Did you know you can take a frog and place it in a pan of luke warm water and slowly increase the temperature until it boils and that frog will sit right there until it is cooked. Americans like the frogs have become so passive, that we've literally let our God given rights and freedoms go. Sharia law, homosexuality, garbage on television, sex ting and songs with some of the foulest lyrics imagined create a stench in our country for the world to smell. Why have we sat idly by while our country swirls down the drain pipe?
Probably because like boiled frogs, we allow just a little garbage in at first. Sometimes a little sin even seems fun, but Satan has a tickling way of desensitization. First, he allows a tastes, then a bite, before you know it you've swallowed a whole poisonous meal. Satan sneers while we die lavished in sin.
Wake up America, look at what You've allowed to enter your minds, hearts and souls.
"And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled with unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil, full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice, they are gossips, slanders, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; and although they know the ordinances of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them." Romans 1:28-32 (NASB)
Think about Roman burning while Nero played. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by God heaving fire and brimstone down on both cities because of immorality. God has brought every nation and kingdom down to ruins when He is ignored, do you really believe America is infallible? Think Again-God has not changed we have.
Ps: If I've startled you with a new temperature, good! Pick up your Bible start reading and gleaning. You'll be surprised how it will improve your sight, life and standing with God.
Those who stand for Nothing will Fall for Anything.
Probably because like boiled frogs, we allow just a little garbage in at first. Sometimes a little sin even seems fun, but Satan has a tickling way of desensitization. First, he allows a tastes, then a bite, before you know it you've swallowed a whole poisonous meal. Satan sneers while we die lavished in sin.
Wake up America, look at what You've allowed to enter your minds, hearts and souls.
"And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled with unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil, full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice, they are gossips, slanders, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; and although they know the ordinances of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them." Romans 1:28-32 (NASB)
Think about Roman burning while Nero played. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by God heaving fire and brimstone down on both cities because of immorality. God has brought every nation and kingdom down to ruins when He is ignored, do you really believe America is infallible? Think Again-God has not changed we have.
Ps: If I've startled you with a new temperature, good! Pick up your Bible start reading and gleaning. You'll be surprised how it will improve your sight, life and standing with God.
Those who stand for Nothing will Fall for Anything.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Isaiah 40 is Awesome!
"All flesh is grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field.
The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the Lord blows on it; Surely the people are grass.
The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever."
Isaiah 40:6-8 (NASB)
Forgive me for not writing sooner. I've been working outside, :) painting pictures, singing and dancing more! Dr. Dhere has adjusted my medicines and I'm feeling much better. I'm even sweating like a snow cone on the 4Th of July while I'm outside, which is great for me! You can't imagine how high your temperature can climb when you don't sweat.
I'm always amazed, and so thankful for my friends and family who pray, for the doctors and people who help me, but most of all for the closeness I feel to God by traveling all the roads that I have been down in my life time. I can truly say that through it all, God's constant presence is Always there.
"Like a shepherd He will tend is flock. In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom. He will gently lead the nursing ewes."
Isaiah 40:11(NASB)
All of us like sheep tend to go astray from time to time. But aren't you glad our heavenly shepherd gently guides us back? I love the closeness when I'm snuggled in His bosom! I could stay there forever. But then He puts us back on our feet and says, "go on now- just stay close enough to hear my voice, always trust and obey." After a gentle hug from above, we're off and running again. :) Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to know thus saith the Lord!
"Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand; And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust of the earth by the measure, And weighed the mountains in a balance, And the hills in a pair of scales?"
Isaiah 40:12 (NASB)
"To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare with Him?"
Isaiah 40:18 (NASB)
"It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. He who reduces rulers to nothing. Who makes the judges of the earth meaningless. Scarcely have they been planted. Scarcely have they been sown. Scarcely their stock take root in the earth, But he merely blows on them, and they wither, And the storm carries them away like stubble."
Isaiah 40:24 (NASB)
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The everlasting God , The Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary. And to him who lacks might He increases power.
Though youths grow weary and tired And vigorous young men stumble badly,
Yet those who wait upon the Lord Will gain new strength, They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary." Isaiah 40:28-31 (NASB)
Whatever this life may bring you to, God promises to see you through if you'll only wait on His providence. Trust and obey for there's No other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Would you ask God to help me finish a painting I'm working on concerning Revelation chapter 19? I'm thoroughly enjoying painting again, but I really want to do a great job on this one for many reasons. I want to help people see the fullness of God-He isn't just meek and mild He is also swift, just, righteous! Our God speaks and life and death come to pass.
The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the Lord blows on it; Surely the people are grass.
The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever."
Isaiah 40:6-8 (NASB)
Forgive me for not writing sooner. I've been working outside, :) painting pictures, singing and dancing more! Dr. Dhere has adjusted my medicines and I'm feeling much better. I'm even sweating like a snow cone on the 4Th of July while I'm outside, which is great for me! You can't imagine how high your temperature can climb when you don't sweat.
I'm always amazed, and so thankful for my friends and family who pray, for the doctors and people who help me, but most of all for the closeness I feel to God by traveling all the roads that I have been down in my life time. I can truly say that through it all, God's constant presence is Always there.
"Like a shepherd He will tend is flock. In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom. He will gently lead the nursing ewes."
Isaiah 40:11(NASB)
All of us like sheep tend to go astray from time to time. But aren't you glad our heavenly shepherd gently guides us back? I love the closeness when I'm snuggled in His bosom! I could stay there forever. But then He puts us back on our feet and says, "go on now- just stay close enough to hear my voice, always trust and obey." After a gentle hug from above, we're off and running again. :) Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to know thus saith the Lord!
"Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand; And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust of the earth by the measure, And weighed the mountains in a balance, And the hills in a pair of scales?"
Isaiah 40:12 (NASB)
"To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare with Him?"
Isaiah 40:18 (NASB)
"It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. He who reduces rulers to nothing. Who makes the judges of the earth meaningless. Scarcely have they been planted. Scarcely have they been sown. Scarcely their stock take root in the earth, But he merely blows on them, and they wither, And the storm carries them away like stubble."
Isaiah 40:24 (NASB)
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The everlasting God , The Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary. And to him who lacks might He increases power.
Though youths grow weary and tired And vigorous young men stumble badly,
Yet those who wait upon the Lord Will gain new strength, They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary." Isaiah 40:28-31 (NASB)
Whatever this life may bring you to, God promises to see you through if you'll only wait on His providence. Trust and obey for there's No other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Would you ask God to help me finish a painting I'm working on concerning Revelation chapter 19? I'm thoroughly enjoying painting again, but I really want to do a great job on this one for many reasons. I want to help people see the fullness of God-He isn't just meek and mild He is also swift, just, righteous! Our God speaks and life and death come to pass.
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