Psalms 37 1/5
What does that mean to delight yourself in the Lord? I can think of many ways to do that. Take a walk out in His green pastures and drink in all that creativity. What a relief it was to stand in the yard at Eckhart Park this week and see green grass again. It is such a small thing we take so for granted. Getting out of the car and going for a walk in the park, on your block, or in the woods. Suddenly, I realized how important his colors were. This morning it was cool, unmuggy, and colorful. I delighted in that as I had never done before. Thank you God for reminding us what color green really is.
You can delight yourself in His music. You can delight yourself in His Word. You can delight yourself in praying for others and celebrating answers to prayer. I want to delight myself today by celebrating who He is. His character, His plan for our lives, His unconditional love, His unconditional forgiveness and best of all the sacrifice He made so we could be free. His Son, Jesus Christ.
Vs 1: Fret NOT yourself because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness (that which is not upright or in right standing with God).
Vs 2: For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Vs 3: Trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and feed surely on His faithfulness, and truly you shall be fed.
Vs 4: DELIGHT yourself also in the Lord and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.
Vs 5: Commit your way to the Lord (roll and repose each care of your load on Him); trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass.
There is a lot of depth to these five verses. We do, unfortunately, have a lot to fret about. Columbine, Colorado, 9/11, just to name a few. Here we get to grab onto the fact of His Word that we can and must TRUST Him to deliver us out of the worldly tyranny today. If we surround our self with His protection, promises, plan, and truth - we will have a decision to make, of course. A) FRET, or B) TRUST and DELIGHT! It is crazy out there, and sometimes it is crazy right where you stand.
Bottom line: COMMIT your every waking moment to the Lord. Turn your tyranny over to Him. Trust Him, never yourself or anyone else and you WILL see the streams in the desert He has made just for you.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
LETTING GO!
Isaiah 43: 18 and 19
Do not (earnestly) remember the former things; neither consider the things of old.
Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
These verses certainly cover a multitude of issues in all of our lives. Just name a subject and you can apply this verse.
As a veteran of holding onto things or truly believing that this can't change, or I will have to be the one that changes it; I just keep relearning this one.
And, God, just keeps reinforcing how He takes things from small to large and changes it. He even has to say. . .behold, do you not perceive it. . .I am even making a way in the desert. I can imagine Him saying also - "What is wrong with you people?" Can't you get it, LOOK - LOOK - LOOK!
This was a couple of verses I learned by heart when I was in Bible College. Dare we say how many years ago that was? 40+ some years ago. And, here I am, (Read the www.soudersentinel.blogspot.com for the full flavor) learning it all over again. I got so caught up in how I couldn't go anywhere on vacation or overnight, or even for the day. My dog, Dakota would never live through it. She will have a seizure and die. Even I see how silly and ridiculous that looks on paper. I finally took it to prayer, and remember these verses and claimed them. He brought me a dog sitter plus He added on that she house sits. Brought us a free trip and then I was forced to test this theory. I have to leave and enjoy myself and see that He made a way in the desert. She did great, and I did great.
Now seriously, this seems silly to you, but it was real to me. Drama queen or not, it was real. Apply this to your life in all directions. Some of you have some really hard places to turn over to God. There is cancer everywhere, there is divorce everywhere, there is a murderer lurking around some corner everywhere. We have had, or are having many things that throw us under the bus. Face them, Speak to Them, Turn them over. TURN THEM OVER. LET THEM GO!!!!
He answers small and large prayers, but our JOB is to pray, face it, speak to it, turn it over and let it go. It is a Five Step process that WORKS! Test it. I John 4: 1/4
Do not (earnestly) remember the former things; neither consider the things of old.
Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
These verses certainly cover a multitude of issues in all of our lives. Just name a subject and you can apply this verse.
As a veteran of holding onto things or truly believing that this can't change, or I will have to be the one that changes it; I just keep relearning this one.
And, God, just keeps reinforcing how He takes things from small to large and changes it. He even has to say. . .behold, do you not perceive it. . .I am even making a way in the desert. I can imagine Him saying also - "What is wrong with you people?" Can't you get it, LOOK - LOOK - LOOK!
This was a couple of verses I learned by heart when I was in Bible College. Dare we say how many years ago that was? 40+ some years ago. And, here I am, (Read the www.soudersentinel.blogspot.com for the full flavor) learning it all over again. I got so caught up in how I couldn't go anywhere on vacation or overnight, or even for the day. My dog, Dakota would never live through it. She will have a seizure and die. Even I see how silly and ridiculous that looks on paper. I finally took it to prayer, and remember these verses and claimed them. He brought me a dog sitter plus He added on that she house sits. Brought us a free trip and then I was forced to test this theory. I have to leave and enjoy myself and see that He made a way in the desert. She did great, and I did great.
Now seriously, this seems silly to you, but it was real to me. Drama queen or not, it was real. Apply this to your life in all directions. Some of you have some really hard places to turn over to God. There is cancer everywhere, there is divorce everywhere, there is a murderer lurking around some corner everywhere. We have had, or are having many things that throw us under the bus. Face them, Speak to Them, Turn them over. TURN THEM OVER. LET THEM GO!!!!
He answers small and large prayers, but our JOB is to pray, face it, speak to it, turn it over and let it go. It is a Five Step process that WORKS! Test it. I John 4: 1/4
Saturday, July 14, 2012
SPEAK TO IT!
Mark 11: 23
Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him.
Facing your mountain is one thing. Taking a piece of paper and naming the THING that bothers you the most and doesn't seem to go away, is one thing. I have faced many mountains, hurdles, and curves in the road. The one in particular came the day I brought the box of "books" home and sat them down in the hall closet. I quietly closed the doors on the closet and got a stiff neck looking up at the mountain of "what to do now". Not to long after that, I came down with Pneumonia, and it forced me to sit down, rest, and think about how I was going climb it. Why this was a mountain would be the big question. It was good to be forced to sit back and pray, think, and analyze what had happened. Our God always provides a scripture that comes along and clicks. The piece of the puzzle for me was not only facing the problem, but then lifting up and throwing into the sea. I also like to think about the symbology of pushing it to the cross and saying, "Hear Jesus, this is too heavy, too big for me, thank you for taking it away and showing me what to do. Thank you for giving me your wisdom. I believe it will come." And, come it did.
The beauty of our Lord Jesus Christ is, that He doesn't mind us having those weak spots. He doesn't get all impatient and arrogant about our fears and doubts. What he expects, however, is that we acknowledge them, turn them over, and then thank Him for what He is going to show us from that
surrender.
Our problem as I see it at times, comes from we need to be strong. God helps those who help themselves, right? No, we know that. So, why do we try to handle the mountain all by ourselves?
Why do we doubt ourselves, have fears, and get so frozen with insecurity?
Mountains come in all sizes, heights, and hurdles. It does not matter to Him if it is small, medium, or large face it, lift it up, and throw it to King Judah! Thank Him for what He is going to do. Be Amazed. I was. Actually I found it kind of amusing after all the passive, heel dragging, and hiding I did from facing it. Celebrate King Jesus, He knows it all anyway. Give it up, He knows about it all and can help anyway.
Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him.
Facing your mountain is one thing. Taking a piece of paper and naming the THING that bothers you the most and doesn't seem to go away, is one thing. I have faced many mountains, hurdles, and curves in the road. The one in particular came the day I brought the box of "books" home and sat them down in the hall closet. I quietly closed the doors on the closet and got a stiff neck looking up at the mountain of "what to do now". Not to long after that, I came down with Pneumonia, and it forced me to sit down, rest, and think about how I was going climb it. Why this was a mountain would be the big question. It was good to be forced to sit back and pray, think, and analyze what had happened. Our God always provides a scripture that comes along and clicks. The piece of the puzzle for me was not only facing the problem, but then lifting up and throwing into the sea. I also like to think about the symbology of pushing it to the cross and saying, "Hear Jesus, this is too heavy, too big for me, thank you for taking it away and showing me what to do. Thank you for giving me your wisdom. I believe it will come." And, come it did.
The beauty of our Lord Jesus Christ is, that He doesn't mind us having those weak spots. He doesn't get all impatient and arrogant about our fears and doubts. What he expects, however, is that we acknowledge them, turn them over, and then thank Him for what He is going to show us from that
surrender.
Our problem as I see it at times, comes from we need to be strong. God helps those who help themselves, right? No, we know that. So, why do we try to handle the mountain all by ourselves?
Why do we doubt ourselves, have fears, and get so frozen with insecurity?
Mountains come in all sizes, heights, and hurdles. It does not matter to Him if it is small, medium, or large face it, lift it up, and throw it to King Judah! Thank Him for what He is going to do. Be Amazed. I was. Actually I found it kind of amusing after all the passive, heel dragging, and hiding I did from facing it. Celebrate King Jesus, He knows it all anyway. Give it up, He knows about it all and can help anyway.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
FACING YOUR MOUNTAIN!
Just had to share this with you today. Wish it was original, but it is by Joyce Meyer from her book A New Day New You!
We face all kinds of mountains today, July 4th. Some are facing the mountain of days without electricity, their home gone from Colorado fires, flooding, droughts, and 100 degree days that are creating all kinds of monumental issues. Emotional trauma, job loss, marital breakups, worry and concerns over family members you can not seem to fix. Here is God's spin on that:
I WANT YOU TO FACE THE MOUNTAIN
SO THAT YOU CAN SEE ME,
WHEN THE MOUNTAIN IS OUT OF THE WAY
ALL THERE IS LEFT IS ME.
ONLY I CAN MOVE THE MOUNTAIN,
ONLY I CAN PUSH IT AWAY,
ONLY I CAN CONQUER THE PROBLEMS
THAT YOU FACE TODAY.
YOUR ONLY JOB IS TO BELIEVE WHAT I COMMAND
OBEDIENCE IS YOUR CHOICE.
BUT I WILL NOT MAKE IT TOO DIFFICULT FOR THE VIC-
TORY IS ALREADY MINE,
AND I WILL FILL YOU WITH MY SPIRIT AND THROUGH
YOU MY GRACE WILL SHINE.
NOT WHEN YOU ARE PERFECT,
LIKE YOU THINK YOU NEED TO BE,
BUT WHEN YOUR HEART IS WILLING TO BECOME MORE
AND MORE LIKE ME!
Zechariah 4: 6
Not by might, nor by my power, but by my Spirit. . . says the Lord of hosts!
Enjoy the 4th everyone.
We face all kinds of mountains today, July 4th. Some are facing the mountain of days without electricity, their home gone from Colorado fires, flooding, droughts, and 100 degree days that are creating all kinds of monumental issues. Emotional trauma, job loss, marital breakups, worry and concerns over family members you can not seem to fix. Here is God's spin on that:
I WANT YOU TO FACE THE MOUNTAIN
SO THAT YOU CAN SEE ME,
WHEN THE MOUNTAIN IS OUT OF THE WAY
ALL THERE IS LEFT IS ME.
ONLY I CAN MOVE THE MOUNTAIN,
ONLY I CAN PUSH IT AWAY,
ONLY I CAN CONQUER THE PROBLEMS
THAT YOU FACE TODAY.
YOUR ONLY JOB IS TO BELIEVE WHAT I COMMAND
OBEDIENCE IS YOUR CHOICE.
BUT I WILL NOT MAKE IT TOO DIFFICULT FOR THE VIC-
TORY IS ALREADY MINE,
AND I WILL FILL YOU WITH MY SPIRIT AND THROUGH
YOU MY GRACE WILL SHINE.
NOT WHEN YOU ARE PERFECT,
LIKE YOU THINK YOU NEED TO BE,
BUT WHEN YOUR HEART IS WILLING TO BECOME MORE
AND MORE LIKE ME!
Zechariah 4: 6
Not by might, nor by my power, but by my Spirit. . . says the Lord of hosts!
Enjoy the 4th everyone.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
THANKS EVERYONE!
Today I will be spending time on thanking everyone for making my book signing, June 23rd, so special. There were a lot of surprises. In the picture is a former teen who I gave a Bible to and she brought it with her. She is now an adult and the whole family came in. She asked me to sign her Bible also and that was so special. A lady from the late 70's made a special trip down to see me. We had been in several places where I was doing some speaking. Many ladies from long before stopped in. Another family I hadn't seen for 15 years came down. They named one of their girls after my middle name. Many, many more then I expected did stop in and by multiple copies of "Embracing Emotional Forgiveness".
In the beginning when I wrote about this subject, it was to educate and give people another tool to live their life free of emotional excess baggage. It has been quite rewarding to realize from the feedback that that is what is happening. How do I thank all of you for helping me realize a passion and platform that has been so revolutionary? I can't. But thank you anyway.
Pray that it will be God's plan to anoint it and grow it for those out there who need to know the truth and that the truth will set them free.
Since it will be hot for so long, I will be working on Part Three and coming back on faithvoice- two by Tuesday, July 3rd. And, since you can't go to the fireworks except on TV, take some time and read the blog.
Psalms 31: 1/9
In the beginning when I wrote about this subject, it was to educate and give people another tool to live their life free of emotional excess baggage. It has been quite rewarding to realize from the feedback that that is what is happening. How do I thank all of you for helping me realize a passion and platform that has been so revolutionary? I can't. But thank you anyway.
Pray that it will be God's plan to anoint it and grow it for those out there who need to know the truth and that the truth will set them free.
Since it will be hot for so long, I will be working on Part Three and coming back on faithvoice- two by Tuesday, July 3rd. And, since you can't go to the fireworks except on TV, take some time and read the blog.
Psalms 31: 1/9
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