I want to take a few minutes and expand a little on last week’s prayer about hunger for God. Create in us a hunger for You, O God, that is a starving, painful hunger. A longing, a pining for You that doesn’t just threaten to consume us, but actually does consume us. It consumes our thoughts, desires, and plans even while we go through every day with its responsibilities, relationships, and relaxation. May it be the default system running in…
Walking with God As often as you can, go for a walk with God. Or maybe just sit in your car for several minutes aware of His presence with you. Make it a time to visit with your Creator. Share your heart with Him and let God share His heart with you. Learn to listen with your heart rather than your brain. He wants to have a personal relationship with you. I think we use that term without really knowing…
As believers, our lives have a purpose. Our everyday lives have a divine purpose. It’s not just another ho hum day in a believer’s life. We aren’t simply church going people vs. those who don’t go to church. Our life is not one of religion, or religious activity. Having our names written in the Book of Life isn’t all there is. Apostle Peter tells us in his first letter, chapter two that we are a chosen people, holy nation, royal…
You have been chosen! God has chosen each person and predestined them for an abundant life as a member of His family. Sadly, most will not respond. Most will say “maybe later”. Or they simply don’t want Him. But think of it. The Almighty Creator of the entire universe wants you to be His child and He wants to be your God. Eph. 2:19 Your God. The One who will never forsake you no matter in what circumstance you find…
Have you ever thought about visiting with God? How about going for a walk with God? Or maybe designating a place in your home that you can have a private visit with Him? If not, I encourage you to go for a walk with God. Share your thoughts. Give Him a chance to share His thoughts. Do you know that He is waiting to visit with you? Spend time enjoying the soft breeze with Him or the beautiful sunshine. Listen…
Psalm 138:1 I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You. Recently I was listening to the Bible being read and I heard this verse. It got my attention. Just what are the gods that it was speaking of? What are the gods we have to deal with, our enemies? Our enemies only become gods when we prefer them to God even for a moment. Enemies because they want to destroy our…
Image by FotoRieth from Pixabay A few weeks ago I wrote a little about abiding in Christ and said I would write to you more about it. I’ve read more in two books that explains it well which I will list at the end. Jesus loves us and wants us to abide in His love. In that place, He is surrounding us and empowering us. Abiding in Him, living in the atmosphere of His love. Living in Him That is…
My friends and family know I walk on a regular basis. But, do they know why I walk? It used to be for exercise. You know, the fast walk. I still get some exercise, but that purpose has become secondary. I really don’t walk fast enough to burn many calories. It is more like a stroll and I tend to pause every once in a while as I focus on a thought or listen. More importantly, I don’t walk alone….
Branch taken from former tree, our old life Grafted into a different tree, grafted into Jesus, receiving new life Our source of life is not from our natural abilities. That is flesh, carnal. Our source of life is the life of Jesus, the vine. Flowing through us. If the root is holy, the branch is holy. By faith, His life pushes out our old life. His life produces fruit. It is not our fruit. Our part is to stay (abide)…
Quiet my heart In our complex, busy, noisy, world it is easy to lose sight of God and not hear His voice. Quieting our souls and simplifying our lives will make it easier to hear God. We can ask God to simplify our life, but He can only do what we allow Him to do. Know what I mean? It is our choice to quiet our hearts. He will enable us to do the impossible task of quieting our hearts….
