IS YOUR LIGHT ALWAYS SHINING FOR JESUS????????
I JUST SEEM HEAVY HEARTED TODAY....MAYBE IT IS ALL THE THINGS GOING ON IN AMERICA TODAY.... INCOME BEING CUT BACK...CHILDREN BEING NEGLECTED....PEOPLE TURNING FROM GOD AND TURNING BACKWARD TO THE SINS OF THE WORLD....PEOPLE'S POLITICAL OPINION ARE JUST OPINION AND NOT RESEARCHING WHAT THE CANDIDATE TRULY STANDS FOR....STUDENTS TURNING AGAINST EACH OTHER IN DEATH... GAS PRICES ENORMOUS AND NOT EVEN AVAILABLE....
AND ON AND ON THE LIST CAN GO.............
WE ALL NEED TO TURN BACK TO GOD BE CLOSER THAN WE HAVE EVER BEEN...SEEK HIM FOR WISDOM, HELP IN ALL THINGS...EVEN THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE NOT JUST THE DIFFICULT TIMES....WE NEED GOD AT ALL TIMES...EVEN WHEN LIFE IS AT IT BEST NO IMMEDIATE TROUBLES IN YOUR LIFE....
IF THIS UPCOMING ELECTION DOES NOT CONCERN YOU THEN YOU HAVE BETTER STOP AND THINK ABOUT IT...SPEND SOME TIME ON YOUR KNEES IN PRAYER IN ALL MY YEARS OF ELECTION TIMES I CAN REMEMBER... THIS ONE IS CERTAINLY THE MOST UNUSUAL I HAVE WITNESS MYSELF.... WHO DOES GOD HAVE IN STORE, WHO DOES GOD HAVE IN MIND TO HOLD OFFICE IN THE WHITE HOUSE NEXT????????
WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO AND END THAT IS IT.....THE END OF TIMES IS CLOSER THAN YOU COULD EVEN IMAGINE..WHAT IS GOING ON WHY ARE PEOPLE SO FAR AWAY FROM GOD?????WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL NEGLECTING GOD???? WHY ARE PEOPLE SO HATEFUL AND SO SELFISH....WHY???WHY??? SIN, SIN, SIN.... IT ALL GOES BACK TO THE GARDEN OF EDEN... FIRST EVE AND THEN ADAM.....
ISAIAH 65:1 I AM SOUGHT OF THEM THAT ASKED NOT FOR ME; I AM FOUND OF THEM THAT SOUGHT ME NOT: I SAID, BEHOLD ME, BEHOLD ME, UNTO A NATION THAT WAS NOT CALLED BY MY NAME.
TAKE TIME TO PRAY TODAY..PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS....PRAY FOR OUR NATIONS...PRAY FOR OUR PASTORS...PRAY FOR OUR SCHOOL TEACHERS...PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILIES AND YOURSELF.....WE NEED TO TAKE TIME FOR THE LORD AND NOT GET CAUGHT UP IN THE THINGS OF LIFE THAT DOES NOT MATTER...
DOES IT REALLY MATTER THAT THE DISHES ARE DIRTY..THE LAUNDRY IS DIRTY...THAT YOUR BED IS NOT MADE...AND ON AND ON THE LIST GOES....
THIS NATION NEEDS TO TURN BACK TO GOD BEFORE IT IS EVERLASTING TO LATE.
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING........CONTINUE IN PRAY.. WE CAN NEVER TAKE ENOUGH TIME FOR OUR LORD.. WE CAN NEVER DO ENOUGH TO REPAY HIM FOR WHAT HE DONE FOR US ON THE CROSS...
ZECHARIAH 2:11 AND MANY NATIONS SHALL BE JOINED TO THE LORD IN THAT DAY, AND SHALL BE MY PEOPLE: AND I WILL DWELL IN THE MIDST OF THEE, AND THOU SHALT KNOW THAT THE LORD OF HOSTS HATH SENT ME UNTO THEE.
PSALM 113:4 THE LORD IS HIGH ABOVE ALL NATIONS, AND HIS GLORY ABOVE THE HEAVENS.
ISAIAH 26:3
THOU WILT KEEP HIM IN PERFECT PEACE, WHOSE MIND IS STAYED ON THEE: BECAUSE HE TRUSTETH IN THEE.
THOU WILT KEEP HIM IN PERFECT PEACE, WHOSE MIND IS STAYED ON THEE: BECAUSE HE TRUSTETH IN THEE.
GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS
WELL, HAVE YOU EVER ASK GOD FOR SOMETHING AND IT SEEM THE PRAYER WAS ANSWER IMMEDIATELY? THEN OTHER TIMES IT SEEM LIKE IT TOOK DAYS AND SOMETIMES YEARS TO BE ANSWER......GOD ANSWER OUR PRAYERS IN HIS TIME....NOT IN MIND AND NOT IN YOUR TIME... IN FACT, OUR TIME SCHEDULE AND HIS TIME SCHEDULE IS NOT HIS SCHEDULE... WHAT SEEM LIKE FOREVER TO US MADE REALLY ONLY BE MINUTES TO HIM... THINK ABOUT IT HE ANSWERS PRAYERS FOR ALL THE WORLD NOT JUST FOR YOU OR ME...
....GOD I REALLY HOPE WE SING THIS SONG IN CHURCH TODAY... THIS COULD BE ANSWER IN JUST MINUTES. GOD PLEASE HELP OUR FRIENDS TO BE IN CHURCH TODAY.... GOD PLEASE KEEP MY FRIENDS SAFE ON THE HIGHWAYS TODAY.... YES, WE CAN ASK GOD FOR ANYTHING AND HE WILL ANSWER IN HIS TIME. BIG OR LITTLE REQUEST THESE PRAYERS COULD BE ANSWERS IN MINUTES OR HOURS, OR EVEN YEARS IT JUST ACCORDING WHEN GOD SEE BEST. HE DOES KNOW BEST YOU KNOW.
KEEP THE FAITH.... HE WILL ANSWER BUT ACCORDING TO HIS WILL OUR WILL IS NOT ALWAYS HIS WILL...
(FAITH) MARK 11:24 THEREFORE I SAY UNTO YOU, WHAT THINGS SOEVER YE DESIRE, WHEN YE PRAY, BELIEVE THAT YE RECEIVE THEM, AND YE SHALL HAVE THEM.
(OBEDIENCE) I JOHN 3:22 AND WHATSOEVER WE ASK, WE RECEIVE OF HIM, BECAUSE WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, AND DO THINGS THAT ARE PLEASING IN HIS SIGHT.
(MAN'S HAPPINESS IN GOD'S FAVOUR) PSALM 4:1 HEAR ME WHEN I CALL, O GOD OF MY RIGHTEOUSNESS: THOU HAST ENLARGED ME WHEN I WAS IN DISTRESS: HAVE MERCY UPON ME, AND HEAR MY PRAYER.
....GOD I REALLY HOPE WE SING THIS SONG IN CHURCH TODAY... THIS COULD BE ANSWER IN JUST MINUTES. GOD PLEASE HELP OUR FRIENDS TO BE IN CHURCH TODAY.... GOD PLEASE KEEP MY FRIENDS SAFE ON THE HIGHWAYS TODAY.... YES, WE CAN ASK GOD FOR ANYTHING AND HE WILL ANSWER IN HIS TIME. BIG OR LITTLE REQUEST THESE PRAYERS COULD BE ANSWERS IN MINUTES OR HOURS, OR EVEN YEARS IT JUST ACCORDING WHEN GOD SEE BEST. HE DOES KNOW BEST YOU KNOW.
KEEP THE FAITH.... HE WILL ANSWER BUT ACCORDING TO HIS WILL OUR WILL IS NOT ALWAYS HIS WILL...
(FAITH) MARK 11:24 THEREFORE I SAY UNTO YOU, WHAT THINGS SOEVER YE DESIRE, WHEN YE PRAY, BELIEVE THAT YE RECEIVE THEM, AND YE SHALL HAVE THEM.
(OBEDIENCE) I JOHN 3:22 AND WHATSOEVER WE ASK, WE RECEIVE OF HIM, BECAUSE WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, AND DO THINGS THAT ARE PLEASING IN HIS SIGHT.
(MAN'S HAPPINESS IN GOD'S FAVOUR) PSALM 4:1 HEAR ME WHEN I CALL, O GOD OF MY RIGHTEOUSNESS: THOU HAST ENLARGED ME WHEN I WAS IN DISTRESS: HAVE MERCY UPON ME, AND HEAR MY PRAYER.
PRIDE
PRIDE IS A DANGEROUS THING......... THINK ABOUT THE TITANIC HOW THE OWNER SAID NO ONE CAN SINK THIS SHIP NOT EVEN GOD...HA!! HA!!! THEY WERE WRONG. THEN THINK ABOUT THE TOWER OF BABEL HOW THESE PRIDEFUL PEOPLE THOUGHT THEY COULD BUILD A TOWER TO REACH HEAVEN HA!! HA!!! THEN WHAT DID GOD DO HE CONFUSED THEIR LANGUAGE SO THAT THEY COULDN'T UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR WORK.
GOD ALLOWS US TO DO THINGS EVEN THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE. IT IS ONLY THOUGH HUMILITY AS WE APPROACH GOD, AND BY THE LOVE OF GOD THAT HE GRACES US TO PARTICIPATE IN HIS WORK. SO YOU SEE I'M REALLY NOT DOING ANY OF THE WORK, I AM JUST GRATEFUL SERVANT THAT GOD CAN USE TO WORK A BLESSING IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. WHICH GOD HAS OPENED MY EYES TO IS ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING I DO SHOULD BE FOR THE FAME OF HIS GLORY AND NOT FOR THE FAME OF OTHERS. IF I AM SEEKING FOR PRAISES FROM EARTHLY INDIVIDUALS THEN I'M DOING IT FOR THE WRONG REASON. DO NOT LET PRIDE STAND IN YOUR WAY OF SERVING THE LORD, AND DOING WHAT IS BEST IN JESUS NAME. ITS ONLY WHEN I REALIZE THAT I AM TOTALLY DEPENDENT OF GOD FOR EVERYTHING AND HOW MUCH I NEED HIM, THAT PRIDE IN MYSELF WILL FADE AWAY, AND I CAN HAVE COMMUNION AND FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER OUT OF A HUMBLE HEART OF THANKFULNESS.
JAMES 4:10 HUMBLE YOURSELF IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, AND HE SHALL LIFT YOU UP.
GOD ALLOWS US TO DO THINGS EVEN THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE. IT IS ONLY THOUGH HUMILITY AS WE APPROACH GOD, AND BY THE LOVE OF GOD THAT HE GRACES US TO PARTICIPATE IN HIS WORK. SO YOU SEE I'M REALLY NOT DOING ANY OF THE WORK, I AM JUST GRATEFUL SERVANT THAT GOD CAN USE TO WORK A BLESSING IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. WHICH GOD HAS OPENED MY EYES TO IS ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING I DO SHOULD BE FOR THE FAME OF HIS GLORY AND NOT FOR THE FAME OF OTHERS. IF I AM SEEKING FOR PRAISES FROM EARTHLY INDIVIDUALS THEN I'M DOING IT FOR THE WRONG REASON. DO NOT LET PRIDE STAND IN YOUR WAY OF SERVING THE LORD, AND DOING WHAT IS BEST IN JESUS NAME. ITS ONLY WHEN I REALIZE THAT I AM TOTALLY DEPENDENT OF GOD FOR EVERYTHING AND HOW MUCH I NEED HIM, THAT PRIDE IN MYSELF WILL FADE AWAY, AND I CAN HAVE COMMUNION AND FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER OUT OF A HUMBLE HEART OF THANKFULNESS.
JAMES 4:10 HUMBLE YOURSELF IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, AND HE SHALL LIFT YOU UP.
THANK YOU FOR PRAYERS FOR COUSIN STEVEN
HE WENT HOME YESTERDAY AND IT WAS THE DIVERTICULITIS. HE LOST THIRTY POUNDS WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL. HE TOLD HIS FAMILY HE WAS GOING TO EAT BETTER AND WATCH WHAT HE EATS. HE WANTED TO BE HERE FOR HIS BOYS AND HIS WIFE.
SUMMER 2008
One more thing
We have some new additions to the Stiles household. We have eleven baby chicks that were born yesterday. Hopefully, we can post some pictures very soon. The boys just are truely enjoying this project and it is just driving crazy to pick up these little chicks and hold them. Their little eyes are just filled with excitement.
What a Day!!
The Lord has been graciously nice to me today. I had a dental appt at 9:00am. What a joy that was...not!!!! Then after school the boys, little bit and I went to my parents house. My mom enjoys her walking now since she has been sick and she loves to walk. So we went on a walk with her the boys and the stroller with little bit. We walked a mile and half up hill a little.... I am not in shape I am in much pain from that walk even now....Well, I made it though the dentist appt and I walk my mile today and the LORD seen me though these two tasks... Believe me I was a prayer warrior for myself today... You see going to the dentist can be difficult for one with a small mouth... And going for a walk a mile for one who has not walk for five months the length of distance was not easy at all... Look at this verse I found...Matthew 5:41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Trust me I was praying Lord help me make it back to the finish line. I am here to tell you the story I made it back. We all enjoyed our afternoon with mamaw. (Thank you Lord for another to live and serve you)
Who is your friends
Sometimes we find ourselves trying to be friends with everyone. We of course need be witness to them, but that is where you draw the line. I have always learn to be friendly to everyone I come into contact with. In fact, when I was in college I got a rude awakening. There was the lady that her dorm room was on the same hall as mine her sister and her shared a room. They told me their dad was a pastor of Baptist faith also. One day she said go to the store with me.. I thought it would be just fine. First, she was exceeding the speed limits around these very narrow roads in Kentucky (not straight roads at all curves over and over). I was in for a shock she stopped by a gentlemen apartment that did not look so pleasing and trust me I was not comfortable there at all I felt threaten there in fact not safe. I told God if you get me back to the dorms safe and sound I will never go with her anywhere again. That is exactly what I told her when we got back to the dorm rooms I will not go with you anywhere ever again.
So just remember to watch who you associate your time with they just might be someone who wants to destroy your testimony.
Ephesians 5:6-7 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
I Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
So just remember to watch who you associate your time with they just might be someone who wants to destroy your testimony.
Ephesians 5:6-7 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
I Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Prayer Request!!
My cousin Steven is very sick and there still is no word on what is wrong???? Please pray for him he is having major stomach pains and they can not seem to pen point what is wrong. The doctors made a decision to transfer him to a Knoxville hospital and hopefully that will take place today. Just pray that the doctors can find out what is wrong there just not sure. Last night they had him on a pain pump with antibiotics all night and that help a lot. My cousin is very concern himself so he is really in a lot of pain. He has two little boys four and seven so pray for them and his wife and his parents everyone is trying to work during this time and it makes it difficult to stay focus at work.
CAN GOD TRUST YOU???
Growing up your parents would give you chores around the house. Sometimes the task was small and other times the tasks seem enormous. The fact is we were given these task step by step small task first and once we accomplish that task and done it well then it is time to move on. Then our parents next step was to teach us something new to do and step by step details again. And on and on the list would grow to more responsibilities....
Guess what God works the same way.... God only trusts His children with small tasks before given them bigger things to do. If only we could learn to do the small things for God.. for example our everyday faithfulness to HIM in our walk our talk. God needs us to be committed to HIM first and foremost. Then God will give us the tasks in life that are much bigger and this could grow to be an enormous task. But if God brings you to it then he will bring you through it. He knows and he has faith you can do it or he would have not given you this task to perform or go through.
I Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.
Guess what God works the same way.... God only trusts His children with small tasks before given them bigger things to do. If only we could learn to do the small things for God.. for example our everyday faithfulness to HIM in our walk our talk. God needs us to be committed to HIM first and foremost. Then God will give us the tasks in life that are much bigger and this could grow to be an enormous task. But if God brings you to it then he will bring you through it. He knows and he has faith you can do it or he would have not given you this task to perform or go through.
I Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.
God is so Amazing!!
It is amazing how doctor's can even be in shock by God's amazing power. Just when a doctor think they see it all and heard it all they are amazed.
Just today one of my uncle's was in surgery for an hernia removal. The doctor were expecting the surgery to be long and intense and once they got in they were in shock again. The hernia had position itself very conveniently right on top for easy removal. That is my God showing his power!!! The surgeon said I have seen another miracle in this family. His comment was prayers are answer in this family. My uncle back in December 07 had nine tumors removed with no cancer.
Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will be withhold from them that walk uprightly.
This particular surgeon said he is an atheist, so just be in prayer for this doctor that the testimony of my family will convert this man to our Saviour.
Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth: and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Just today one of my uncle's was in surgery for an hernia removal. The doctor were expecting the surgery to be long and intense and once they got in they were in shock again. The hernia had position itself very conveniently right on top for easy removal. That is my God showing his power!!! The surgeon said I have seen another miracle in this family. His comment was prayers are answer in this family. My uncle back in December 07 had nine tumors removed with no cancer.
Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will be withhold from them that walk uprightly.
This particular surgeon said he is an atheist, so just be in prayer for this doctor that the testimony of my family will convert this man to our Saviour.
Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth: and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
SUNDAY MORNING
Let us all go in the house of the Lord today to serve HIM... Please take time today to give back to the Lord and go into HIS house to serve HIM!!
Fall is here!!
Well, you can efficiently say summer is over now since today we took the pool down. We certainly enjoyed our swimming pool this summer though. Maybe once I get some pictures developed we will post some pictures of summer fun in the pool.
I also mow the grass in the front yard today. At least the part of the lawn that everyone seen is mowed.
I am getting ready for fall though. I really enjoy decorating the house inside and outside for these two upcoming holidays... Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I also mow the grass in the front yard today. At least the part of the lawn that everyone seen is mowed.
I am getting ready for fall though. I really enjoy decorating the house inside and outside for these two upcoming holidays... Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Lord Careth for You!!
Have you ever imagine why does he care for you?? Does he really hear my prayers? Does Jesus care for me? Why does this happen? Why am I suffering?? I have always been told if your suffering then as a Christian you know that God is there. He just wants to test your faith and see if you can handle it and to see if you will still PRAISE HIM even when times are at there worst.
I Peter 5:7-8 Casting all your care upon Him, for he careth for you.
Be sober, be vialigant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking, whom he may devour.
I Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
I Peter 5:7-8 Casting all your care upon Him, for he careth for you.
Be sober, be vialigant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking, whom he may devour.
I Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
What can't money buy?
Have you ever thought about this statement. We all seem to think if I just had a little more money coming every month. Things would be easy and life would be more comfortable. There are lots of things money can not buy though....PEACE....HAPPINESS...CONTENTMENT... AND ESPECIALLY FORGIVENESS OF SINS. It will be a sad time for those who stand before GOD without the LORD JESUS CHRIST the one treasure that gives eternal life. Some people spend their entire lifes seeking more and more money... more earthly treasure thinking that will make them happy. Not even thinking of their eternal destiny after death. When the only way to true happiness and eternal life is JESUS CHRIST.
LUKE 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Check this promise out: LUKE 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
LUKE 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Check this promise out: LUKE 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Do you listen to the Lord?? ( part 2)
My devotional this morning is a continuation of yesterday, so I guess God is trying to enforce this topic with my family for sure. I thought I would past it on to my readers.
Sometimes there's something we know God wants us to do, but we hesitate. We may feel in our hearts that we should serve Him in a particular way, but we don't trust Him enough to immediately obey Him. Unfortunately, by the time we make the decision, we may have missed the Lord's timing. We need to be obedient to God and His Word and follow Him as soon as we know of something He wants us to do. The key is to obey immediately.
Psalm 119: 2 Blessed are they thay keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Deuteronomy 12:32 What things soever I command you, obeserve to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
Sometimes there's something we know God wants us to do, but we hesitate. We may feel in our hearts that we should serve Him in a particular way, but we don't trust Him enough to immediately obey Him. Unfortunately, by the time we make the decision, we may have missed the Lord's timing. We need to be obedient to God and His Word and follow Him as soon as we know of something He wants us to do. The key is to obey immediately.
Psalm 119: 2 Blessed are they thay keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Deuteronomy 12:32 What things soever I command you, obeserve to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
Do you listen to the Lord??
He speaks to you through His Word and through parents, pastors, and teachers-- even through your own conscience. Be alert to what God is saying. When it's different from what your friends or family members tell, be ready to say no to them and yes to God.
Acts 5:29.......Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Deuteronomy 12:32.. What things soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
When you know He's prompting you to do something, don't hesitate. Obey immediately.
Acts 5:29.......Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Deuteronomy 12:32.. What things soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
When you know He's prompting you to do something, don't hesitate. Obey immediately.
Trust and Obey
Growing up that was one of my favorite's song to hear sung or played on the piano. ("Trust and Obey.") I can remember being my most favorite hymn to play on the piano. My sisters and I used to sing it together. I am learning to lean and trust more and more everyday. I do not know the outcome of the future HE is the only one. I think of another hymn ("Knows About Tomorrow.) Just even when you make simple plans for the next day and sometimes those plans just fall apart. The boys and I had went to Greeneville, TN on Friday we drove around for over and hour in the county trying to find this Retreat Center never did find it. I think I got close a couple of times but did not find it. I told the boys not to get so upset our God had a reason and we just have to look at it that way.
PSALM 143:8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
PSALM 143:8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
Why Not???
I am still trying to figure out why some people are stubborn. I think of Noah's time. God told him to build and ark to protect the people of the big flood.
Genesis 6:11-13 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and; behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Noah was only able to convince his family members this was reality a storm was coming.
Today people are facing hurricanes and trying to ride it out. Seriously, people who do you think is in charge of yourselves. We are given warnings take heed to them.
Just like sin people think I can just continue to live in sin and nothing will ever come of it. These individuals that think Hell and Heaven does not exist. I wish these individuals could talk to their loves ones who have pass on and get the results of what really happens when you die.
I just wish the world would understand it takes a powerful GOD to make storms and hurricanes they just do not develop on there on. God is just trying to show everyone HE is out there he does EXIST. Think about it one by one states are being touch or destroy by God's mighty power. Our Lord and Saviour is tired of SIN and he tired of these states that are just filled with sin.
Ezekiel 7:3 Now is the end come upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense upon thee all thine abominations.
Go with me and together we can bring as many souls to our Saviour as possible before the end of times comes.
Genesis 6:11-13 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and; behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Noah was only able to convince his family members this was reality a storm was coming.
Today people are facing hurricanes and trying to ride it out. Seriously, people who do you think is in charge of yourselves. We are given warnings take heed to them.
Just like sin people think I can just continue to live in sin and nothing will ever come of it. These individuals that think Hell and Heaven does not exist. I wish these individuals could talk to their loves ones who have pass on and get the results of what really happens when you die.
I just wish the world would understand it takes a powerful GOD to make storms and hurricanes they just do not develop on there on. God is just trying to show everyone HE is out there he does EXIST. Think about it one by one states are being touch or destroy by God's mighty power. Our Lord and Saviour is tired of SIN and he tired of these states that are just filled with sin.
Ezekiel 7:3 Now is the end come upon thee, and I will send mine anger upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense upon thee all thine abominations.
Go with me and together we can bring as many souls to our Saviour as possible before the end of times comes.
God is so Good
I have been a little down for a couple days. You know sometimes we get impatience waiting on an answer from God not knowing what to do. There has been too many concerns on my mind this week and I am clueless with what decision to make for each of them.
I only have one source I can depend and that is my Lord and Saviour. Many times family and friends only can be a listening hear or a prayer partner for you. I finally got the courage to face one my battles and it looks like God is working still. We sometimes think God is ignoring our concerns or our tears but He is still there. He hears your tears and your broken hearted soul.
I Timothy 1:4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
My prayer is dear Father Psalm 39:12 Hear my prayer, O Lord , and give ear unto my cry: hold not they peace at my tears.
I only have one source I can depend and that is my Lord and Saviour. Many times family and friends only can be a listening hear or a prayer partner for you. I finally got the courage to face one my battles and it looks like God is working still. We sometimes think God is ignoring our concerns or our tears but He is still there. He hears your tears and your broken hearted soul.
I Timothy 1:4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
My prayer is dear Father Psalm 39:12 Hear my prayer, O Lord , and give ear unto my cry: hold not they peace at my tears.
Why we should pray!!
We all need daily prayer in our lives. I know for a fact without prayer I could not go on everyday. My God is there to listen every time I knock on HIS door(morning, noon or night) HE is available. Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
I realize that our prayers are answered according to HIS will. I have found always in life that HIS will may not always be my desires. I'm learning to lean on HIM for guidance in my life daily.
Song Lyric comes to my heart: Learning to lean, learning to lean, I'm learning to lean on JESUS. Finding more power than I'll ever need I'm learning to lean on JESUS.
Lord Jesus help me as I learn to lean on you daily for every thing I need. You promise to give me my needs and not my wants.
I added a song to my playlist entitle. "PRASE HIS NAME." It talks about learning to praise HIM no matter the outcome.
I realize that our prayers are answered according to HIS will. I have found always in life that HIS will may not always be my desires. I'm learning to lean on HIM for guidance in my life daily.
Song Lyric comes to my heart: Learning to lean, learning to lean, I'm learning to lean on JESUS. Finding more power than I'll ever need I'm learning to lean on JESUS.
Lord Jesus help me as I learn to lean on you daily for every thing I need. You promise to give me my needs and not my wants.
I added a song to my playlist entitle. "PRASE HIS NAME." It talks about learning to praise HIM no matter the outcome.
Sept 9th 2008
Good morning everyone!! We were so bless with much needed rain last night. I like to hear rain and thunder it reminds me of God's power.
Like the old Gospel Hymn: "Showers of Blessings." The rain was a much needed blessing. When I think of the words to this song I think of the many blessings God has given me in my life and this again goes back to thankfulness. There is so much we all can be thankful for more than we can list in even one paragraph or even a book.
Like the old Gospel Hymn: "Showers of Blessings." The rain was a much needed blessing. When I think of the words to this song I think of the many blessings God has given me in my life and this again goes back to thankfulness. There is so much we all can be thankful for more than we can list in even one paragraph or even a book.
SEPT 8TH 2008
YESTERDAY, WAS A GOOD DAY AT CHURCH. MY SISTER AND I SUNG SPECIAL MUSIC IN THE EVENING SERVICE IN FACT WE SUNG "FEEL THE NAILS", BY RAY BOLTZ.
WE ARE COMING UP ON OUR CHURCH 42ND ANNIVERSARY NEXT WEEK-END. THE SAME PASTOR FOR ALL THESE YEARS BRO. RALPH BENFIELD. WE ARE ALL LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS. WE BRING IN SINGERS FROM OUT OF STATE AND OF COURSE WE HAVE OUR LOCAL CHURCH MEMBERS SING ALSO. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR ADDRESS IS 918 JARNIGAN AVENUE MORRISTOWN, TN 37813. WE WILL HAVE DINNER DIRECTLY AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE AND THEN SPECIAL MUSIC FROM 1:30-???
Jonathan in action
Sept 5, 2008
It is for sure your vote will count this year. If you are not a registered voter please be sure you register this year. It is your right as a voter to voice your opinion.
Exodus 24:3 And Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord, and all the judgements: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the Lord hath said will we do.
Exodus 24:3 And Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord, and all the judgements: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the Lord hath said will we do.
SEPT 5, 2008
I guess we are trying to enjoy the swimming pool as much as we can this week the boys have been in the pool a little for the last three days. I know that is coming to and end very soon. That has certainly been great entertainment for them this summer and Kenny and Jonathan have learned to swim a lot better.
Today, I was so bless to hear that we have 61 students come to the morning devotional time at the school in a city near by. My mom and a couple from church are going on Thursday's fifteen minutes before school starts and have a devotional time with the students. Our church has a awesome teen director and he is the one who was able to get a teacher to sponsor us in the school. Our goal is to get more school sponsors and then we need workers willing to go out with us so we can get into more schools in several counties. If you can help with this and are interested please let us know you can email me at marenda72@yahoo.com. May God bless you all the days of your life and may God use you daily for His glory and His ministry.
Today, I was so bless to hear that we have 61 students come to the morning devotional time at the school in a city near by. My mom and a couple from church are going on Thursday's fifteen minutes before school starts and have a devotional time with the students. Our church has a awesome teen director and he is the one who was able to get a teacher to sponsor us in the school. Our goal is to get more school sponsors and then we need workers willing to go out with us so we can get into more schools in several counties. If you can help with this and are interested please let us know you can email me at marenda72@yahoo.com. May God bless you all the days of your life and may God use you daily for His glory and His ministry.
September 1, 2008
Wow!! Another month gone I can not believe it is just four months away until Christmas. I have bought a few things already. What about you??
I was reading my devotional this morning and a very important lesson was learn there for myself. Many times we as individuals are not forgiving people. Try this and see is it works for you. Set down with a piece of paper and write down anything your disappointed with whether it be with your parents, or your spouse, or a someone you never forgave of something. Then you will see the grieve and burdens or sins you still carry on your shoulders you will see that you may not honour your father or mother or even honour our HEAVENLY FATHER, or some person in your life. Now, take that sheets of paper or sheets of paper and destroy them. Go into your backyard and then dig a shallow hole and burn those sheets and then cover those ashes with dirt, leaves and rocks and never to be thought of again. Then when you start to look back on those sins again you can look at that pile of dirt and rocks and remember those sins are forgiven. That how God is with us once those sins are forgiven there never to be remember again. What things from your past need to be buried and remembered no more???? I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful, and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I was reading my devotional this morning and a very important lesson was learn there for myself. Many times we as individuals are not forgiving people. Try this and see is it works for you. Set down with a piece of paper and write down anything your disappointed with whether it be with your parents, or your spouse, or a someone you never forgave of something. Then you will see the grieve and burdens or sins you still carry on your shoulders you will see that you may not honour your father or mother or even honour our HEAVENLY FATHER, or some person in your life. Now, take that sheets of paper or sheets of paper and destroy them. Go into your backyard and then dig a shallow hole and burn those sheets and then cover those ashes with dirt, leaves and rocks and never to be thought of again. Then when you start to look back on those sins again you can look at that pile of dirt and rocks and remember those sins are forgiven. That how God is with us once those sins are forgiven there never to be remember again. What things from your past need to be buried and remembered no more???? I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful, and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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