"Here I am, once again.. I pour out my heart, for I know you hear every cry.. You are listening.. No matter what state that my heart is in.. You are faithful, to answer, with words that are true, and a hope that is real.. As I feel, your touch, you bring a freedom to all that is within.. In the safety of this place, I'm longing to pour out my heart, and say that I love you. I pour out my heart, and say that I need you. I pour out my heart, and say I am thankful. I pour out my heart, and say you are wonderful.."
The words to an old song. In reality I don't recall who did it, or who wrote it for that matter. But, what a prayer! What a devotional!
Today, do you long for the Lord? Do you desire more of Him? Do you want to "pour out your heart?" Talk to Him today.. Tell Him your heart? Open up completely to Him and with Him.
Over the years, I have written in several journals that I have bought.. This was written in one now going back possibly 12-13 years.. It wasnt dated, and didnt say where I was at when written.. But that is beside the point.. The point is.. Have you poured out your heart to God lately? Have you crawled up into His arms and allowed your inside to gush out? Have you allowed yourself to become transparent with God? In such as way that you reach down to the deepest part of your soul to pour out your heart? The Scripture tells us, "Cast your cares on the Lord...." (Psalm 55:22). God has open arms, waiting to hold you, in the rough times, in the good times. Be it a trail, or be it a time of rejoicing, a time of great happiness, or a time of sorrow. Know this, He has loving arms reaching out to hold you, to love and care for you.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Trial and Triumph of Faith
"Anything is possible if a person believes." (Mark 9:23)
It is through the trial of our faith that our faith triumphs....At first we dont believe its truth, but when we have grasped it (Mark 9:23), then comes the real trial in the thought: "Such a faith is beyond my reach." But what constitutes the trial of faith soon becomes its triumph.
When the father of the child heard Jesus say: "Anything is possible if a person believes," he felt that this would only cast him into deeper despair. How could his faith be able to work the miracle? Yet we read that the father believed that Jesus not only had the power to heal his child, but also He had the power to inspire him with needed faith. The impression Christ generated upon him produced the second miracle: that he could have such great faith. And with tears he cried, "I do believe, but help me not to doubt!" The very greatness of faith's trial was the greatness of faith's triumph.
Through our trials we can experience the abiding presence of Him who speaks to us now: "I am with you always." Let us wait upon God in prayer until we can say in faith, "I do believe."
What is the impression Christ is generating within you? Is it possible that you are on verge of a miracle? A miracle of "belief?"
It is through the trial of our faith that our faith triumphs....At first we dont believe its truth, but when we have grasped it (Mark 9:23), then comes the real trial in the thought: "Such a faith is beyond my reach." But what constitutes the trial of faith soon becomes its triumph.
When the father of the child heard Jesus say: "Anything is possible if a person believes," he felt that this would only cast him into deeper despair. How could his faith be able to work the miracle? Yet we read that the father believed that Jesus not only had the power to heal his child, but also He had the power to inspire him with needed faith. The impression Christ generated upon him produced the second miracle: that he could have such great faith. And with tears he cried, "I do believe, but help me not to doubt!" The very greatness of faith's trial was the greatness of faith's triumph.
Through our trials we can experience the abiding presence of Him who speaks to us now: "I am with you always." Let us wait upon God in prayer until we can say in faith, "I do believe."
What is the impression Christ is generating within you? Is it possible that you are on verge of a miracle? A miracle of "belief?"
Monday, January 18, 2010
When You Look at What God Sees
There is a thought, that when you can not see whats going on, sometimes it is because we can not see what it is that God is up too. Our vision many times is restricted, where His is never. It is "relationship" with Him that we can learn to "see" as He sees. This relationship opens our vision to a more panaramic, broader sense of vision, in order to completely percieve the whole work of God's hands and actions.
Learning to take in the whole picture is a blessing that is incredible. Seeing with the eyes of faith, eyes that see into the spiritual over the material, is a gift only God can give. But relationship and a life completely lived in His presence is the key.
Step out into His presence, learn to be open to "see" what He is doing, and recieve the greater blessings, that many a time goes unnoticed. Preception and Vision many times equal provision. And what is His provision? That is His blesssings from on high, from every angle available to man, meeting every need, healing every heart, full of love and mercy and grace.
Learning to take in the whole picture is a blessing that is incredible. Seeing with the eyes of faith, eyes that see into the spiritual over the material, is a gift only God can give. But relationship and a life completely lived in His presence is the key.
Step out into His presence, learn to be open to "see" what He is doing, and recieve the greater blessings, that many a time goes unnoticed. Preception and Vision many times equal provision. And what is His provision? That is His blesssings from on high, from every angle available to man, meeting every need, healing every heart, full of love and mercy and grace.
When There is a Tug at Your Heart
This morning while reading emails, and looking at various things online, Debbie put on a CD that I had mixed a while back of prayerful and worship music.. As I heard this once again, there was that familiar "tug" at my heart. I know that tug well.. Do You?
I always say "yes" to this tug. That is because I know the One Who is doing the "tugging." He is very dear to me, and always very near to me. He is the "first love" of my life, the One Whom I have known for over 30 years. The One Whom I live for.
So when there is a tug at your heart, do you know the One Who is tugging?
I always say "yes" to this tug. That is because I know the One Who is doing the "tugging." He is very dear to me, and always very near to me. He is the "first love" of my life, the One Whom I have known for over 30 years. The One Whom I live for.
So when there is a tug at your heart, do you know the One Who is tugging?
Friday, January 15, 2010
A Good Thought
A dear friend of ours made a statement that I decided to borrow and repeat......There are 5 things that you cannot recover in life. 1. The stone ......after it's thrown 2. The word .......after it's said 3. The occasion .....after it's missed 4. The time......after it's gone 5. A person ......after they die.... Thanks Mike
Be Strong and Courageous
Read Joshua 1:1-9
In this passage Joshua was told, three times, "Be Strong and Courageous." How we face the things we come up against in life, this is the direction we should take. How we simply walk through day to day life, again, this is the steps to take. We should also, be strong and courageous in facing new challenges, new opportunities, new directions...
What is interesting in this, is the definition of these words, "Be Strong and Courageous." In the Hebrew, we can find it is telling us, to get a firm grip on it, to lay hold of it, to not be flabby and wavering, but to seize, and steel your ground.
In this, we should "Be Strong and Courageous" in the Pattern of God, through His Word.. The Character of God, and in His Presence. Seize His Word, Seize His Character, Seize His presence.
Looking up, not down, being willing to rise to the cause and steel your ground in His promises!
Think on this.............
In this passage Joshua was told, three times, "Be Strong and Courageous." How we face the things we come up against in life, this is the direction we should take. How we simply walk through day to day life, again, this is the steps to take. We should also, be strong and courageous in facing new challenges, new opportunities, new directions...
What is interesting in this, is the definition of these words, "Be Strong and Courageous." In the Hebrew, we can find it is telling us, to get a firm grip on it, to lay hold of it, to not be flabby and wavering, but to seize, and steel your ground.
In this, we should "Be Strong and Courageous" in the Pattern of God, through His Word.. The Character of God, and in His Presence. Seize His Word, Seize His Character, Seize His presence.
Looking up, not down, being willing to rise to the cause and steel your ground in His promises!
Think on this.............
Thursday, January 14, 2010
A Thought from Practicing His Presence #3
As our trust in God and our awareness of His love for us increases, we are less afraid to have our dark side exposed. We are enabled to "walk in the light as He is in the light.. the blood of jesus cleanses us from all sin." (If the truth be known, God has always known the dark side of our character, has loved us all the time, and is now letting us in on His special secret.)
That secret is His grace and mercy, and especially His great love! The real question is, can we recieve it? Are we still thinking our dark side needs to be hid? Why hold on to it when it can be cleansed and washed away completely by His blood?
That secret is His grace and mercy, and especially His great love! The real question is, can we recieve it? Are we still thinking our dark side needs to be hid? Why hold on to it when it can be cleansed and washed away completely by His blood?
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