Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Come Near To God

James 4:8 (GNT) "Come near to God, and He will come near to you." 

Monday, October 29, 2012

For God So Loved the World, That He Gave His Only Son

John 3:16  “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have ETERNAL LIFE." ---- This is a popular scripture but one I feel that is most underminded. What I mean is, when I realised just how incredibly lucky we are that God is who He is!  Our creator. Because of Him we exist and our existence is in His hands!  I really had not realised how incredibly lucky we are that God is who He is - the most loving of All!  What if God were any less loving than He is or if He were anyone else?  His love is so endless, even less loving we'd still be in good care; and yet He loves us even more than we can ever imagine. We truly have no idea, even knowing this, the extent of how lucky we really are.  And it's sad how His love is so taken for granted!  I think of how, in general, society concentrates on everything except God; yet how often do most people stop to thank God for who He is and for giving us our very existence? And for forgiving our sins!  And for giving us Eternal Life through His greatest sacrifice for us all: His Son, Jesus our Lord, dying and suffering as we will never know (He bore the sins of all of humanity from Adam and Eve to the future, in addition to the torture He took)... Even if we thanked Him 24/7 it still wouldn't be the least bit enough.  When you really ponder how very lucky we are, it's just mind-boggling.  Just had to share my thoughts.  God bless you all.

Read more: http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/20-inspirational-bible-verses-about-gods-love/#ixzz3HnQ3GvAI

Sunday, October 28, 2012

You Are My Hiding Place From Every Storm of Life

Psalm 32:7 & 8  "You are my hiding place from every storm of life.  You even keep me from getting into trouble. You surround me with songs of victory".  (Says the Lord) "I will instruct you and guide you along the best pathway for your life.  I will advise you and watch your progress."

Thursday, October 25, 2012

I Have Overcome the World

John 16:33 (Jesus said) "I have told you all this, so that you will have peace of heart and mind.  Here on Earth you will have many trials and sorrows, but cheer up, for I have overcome the world." ---- In times of distress, it is good to know that our Lord Jesus Christ has power, charge and is in control over our world and over all life.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

God Bless Everyone Who Reads This

(I am posting this because I feel it's something every believer ought to be aware of and I think the way this person handled this situation was wonderful and inspiring.  I do not mean to upset anyone, as it did upset me, but there is scripture reference in it and the wisdom of this one individual who overcame the obstacle.)

This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at Roane CountyHigh School , Kingston , Tennessee by school Principal, Jody McLeod


"It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country."

Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law. As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate life style," and if someone is offended, that's OK.


I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex." If someone is offended, that's OK.


I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable" Means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem...


I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology.."


I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depicts people with strong, traditional Chris tian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call it "enlightenment.."


However, if anyone uses this facility to honor GOD and to ask HIM to Bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated.


This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical. 
Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except GOD and HIS Commandments.


Nevertheless , as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical. I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression.


For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time.


" However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank GOD and ask HIM, in the name of JESUS, to Bless this event, please feel free to do so.. As far as I know, that's not against the law--yet."


One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with one another and began to pray.


They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box!


The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America- the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under GOD."


Somehow, Kingston , Tennessee Remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the Freedom
FROM ReligionPraise GOD that HIS remnant remains!


JESUS said, "If you are ashamed of ME before men, then I will be ashamed of you before MY FATHER.."


If you are not ashamed, pass this on ..


I'm not one bit ashamed to pass this on, Are you?

THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS! GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO READS THIS AND PASSES IT ON.

Monday, October 22, 2012

I Am Leaving You With A Gift

John 14:27 (Jesus said) "I am leaving you with a Gift - peace of heart and mind!  And the peace I give is not fragile like the peace the world gives.  So don't be troubled or afraid."

Sunday, October 21, 2012

God...Will Keep Right On Helping You

Philippians 1:6 "I am sure that God who began the good work within you, will keep right on helping you grow in His Grace, until His task within you is finally finished on that day when Christ returns."

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Live In Vital Union With Him

Colossians 2:6 & 7 "And now just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust Him, too, for each day's problems, live in vital union with Him", "Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up from Him nourishment.  Keep growing in the Lord, become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught."

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Love One Another

John 13:34-35 (GNT) (Jesus said) "And now I give you a new commandment: love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples."

By Believing In Me

John 11:26 (Jesus said) "By believing in Me you shall Live Eternally and never perish."

Sunday, October 14, 2012

How Much Does God Love Us?

John 17:23 "Jesus said (to God), 'I want the World to know You sent Me and to understand that You love them just as much as You love Me."

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Is anything worth more than his Soul?

Mark 8:36 "How does a man benefit if he gains the whole World and loses his Soul in the process. Is anything worth more than his Soul?"

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

I Am Coming Soon

Revelation 3:11 (NIV)  (Jesus said) "I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown."

 

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

We Are More Than Conquerors Through Him

Romans 8:37 (NKJV) "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Come To Me All Of You Who Are Tired

Matthew 11:28-30 (GNT) (Jesus said,) "Come to Me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke and put it on you, and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest.  For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light."

Everyone Who Calls Out to the Lord

Romans 10:13 (GNT) "As the scripture says, 'Everyone who calls out to the Lord for help will be saved."

Friday, October 5, 2012

I Am the Light of the World

John 8:12 (GNT) Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. "I am the light of the world," He said, "Whoever follows Me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness."

Thursday, October 4, 2012

We Have A Great High Priest

Hebrews 4:14-16 (GNT) "Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess.  For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God - Jesus, the Son of God.  Our High Priest is not one who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses.  On the contrary, we have a High Priest who was tempted in every way that we are, but did not sin.  Let us be brave, then, and approach God's throne, where there is grace.  There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it."

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

May You Come To Know His Love

Ephesians 3:16-21 (GNT) "I ask God from the wealth of His glory to give you power through His Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, and I pray that Christ will make His home in your hearts through faith.  I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep is Christ's love.  Yes, may you come to know His love - although it can never be fully known - and so be completely filled with the very nature of God.   To Him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of: to God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen.