Gaylyn Williams composes this blog daily on the Names of God. I urge you to read her posts on a daily basis for encouragement. Knowing Who God is, not who we think He is will give us a clearer perspective on life. The following is a link to her blog for today.
Daily Name of God. Thank you, Gaylyn.
A comment and a prayer.
He who Is, always has been, never a has been and never was wasn’t, always shall be is ruler of my life. It is His glory we see each and every day. Our lives are to be a reflection of His glory.
Oh YAHWEH, Master, open our eyes to see Your glory this day. In the midst of the trials, the pain shine Your presence, Your promises, Your praises in our hearts. Mash us, melt us and mold us into a material that will reflect that glory to all around. And should none see because of blindness or location then allow us to shine Your glory back to You. For You are the one we praise, the one we glorify, honor and worship.
In the Name of Jesus of Nazareth, AMEN!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Can I run every situation through this filter?
(Php 4:4) Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
(Php 4:5) Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
(Php 4:6) Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.
(Php 4:7) Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
(Php 4:8) And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Vs. 4 No matter what, my joy can remain in the Lord, because He does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Vs. 5 Through Christ, I can treat others with the love I would want to be treated with regardless how they treat me. Jesus asked the Father to forgive the men who nailed Him to the cross and were gambling over His clothes. Luke 23:34
Vs. 6 I can carry every burden to God through Christ with thanksgiving. He has done marvelous things for me. I can trust He who is faithful with every burden.
Vs. 7 Then I will experience His peace as I live in Jesus Christ.
Vs. 8 So when trials come, when someone is unkind, rude, thoughtless or hateful I can run their actions through the filter in this verse.
A. What is the truth of this situation? Who am I in Christ?
B. How can I best Honor my Savior and love this individual as I love myself?
C. What is the right thing to do, the godly thing?
D. How can I show the pure love of Jesus Christ?
E. What would bring beauty to this situation?
F. What, in God's sight, is the admirable thing to do?
G. How can I bring praise to God through and in this situation?
And if, by the power of Jesus Christ I start each day with the mindset of verse 8 it will be easier and eventually second nature to run each situation through this filter. I think I shall find it necessary to reset this mind of mine several times each day.
May you and I glorify our King and Savior, Jesus Christ, with our minds. May they be renewed by the power of His word.
(Rom 12:1) And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him.
(Rom 12:2) Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
(Eph 4:23) Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Love in Christ,
Brother Steve
(Php 4:5) Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
(Php 4:6) Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.
(Php 4:7) Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
(Php 4:8) And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Vs. 4 No matter what, my joy can remain in the Lord, because He does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Vs. 5 Through Christ, I can treat others with the love I would want to be treated with regardless how they treat me. Jesus asked the Father to forgive the men who nailed Him to the cross and were gambling over His clothes. Luke 23:34
Vs. 6 I can carry every burden to God through Christ with thanksgiving. He has done marvelous things for me. I can trust He who is faithful with every burden.
Vs. 7 Then I will experience His peace as I live in Jesus Christ.
Vs. 8 So when trials come, when someone is unkind, rude, thoughtless or hateful I can run their actions through the filter in this verse.
A. What is the truth of this situation? Who am I in Christ?
B. How can I best Honor my Savior and love this individual as I love myself?
C. What is the right thing to do, the godly thing?
D. How can I show the pure love of Jesus Christ?
E. What would bring beauty to this situation?
F. What, in God's sight, is the admirable thing to do?
G. How can I bring praise to God through and in this situation?
And if, by the power of Jesus Christ I start each day with the mindset of verse 8 it will be easier and eventually second nature to run each situation through this filter. I think I shall find it necessary to reset this mind of mine several times each day.
May you and I glorify our King and Savior, Jesus Christ, with our minds. May they be renewed by the power of His word.
(Rom 12:1) And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him.
(Rom 12:2) Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
(Eph 4:23) Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Love in Christ,
Brother Steve
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Life
The other day our 19 month old grandson, Aiden looked at his Mom's pregnant belly and asked, "What's that?"
Last night I got to feel the baby move. How delightful. How precious. How thought provoking... Wasn't it just a short time ago Evelyn lay on the operating table having a C section for the second time? I heard the nurse say, "Blood pressure dropping." Evelyn moaned as she started to pass out. I squeezed her hand and said, "Where's my baby girl?" At that moment the doctor lifted a healthy child from Evelyn's womb, and one of the nurses asked, "How'd you know she was girl, Dad?" (We didn't have any pre-testing done.) Ev's blood pressure stabilized and in a few moments I was holding Stephanie.
The first six months of her little life she cried a lot, but from the day she learned to crawl she became one of the happiest, most delightful children I've ever met.
(NLT)Psalm 127:3-5
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. [4] Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands. [5] How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.
I thank Yahweh for my children. They are a blessing from Him.
Last night I got to feel the baby move. How delightful. How precious. How thought provoking... Wasn't it just a short time ago Evelyn lay on the operating table having a C section for the second time? I heard the nurse say, "Blood pressure dropping." Evelyn moaned as she started to pass out. I squeezed her hand and said, "Where's my baby girl?" At that moment the doctor lifted a healthy child from Evelyn's womb, and one of the nurses asked, "How'd you know she was girl, Dad?" (We didn't have any pre-testing done.) Ev's blood pressure stabilized and in a few moments I was holding Stephanie.
The first six months of her little life she cried a lot, but from the day she learned to crawl she became one of the happiest, most delightful children I've ever met.
(NLT)Psalm 127:3-5
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. [4] Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands. [5] How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.
I thank Yahweh for my children. They are a blessing from Him.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
What You Meditate You Will Modulate
(NLT)Psalm 145:1-6
I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. [2] I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. [3] Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. [4] Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. [5] I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. [6] Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness.
What is coming forth from your mouth today? (NLT)Luke 6:45
A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.
What I meditate on, watch on TV, read, dwell on greatly effects my speech and my demeanor. David declares his intention to meditate on "Your (God's) majestic, glorious splendor and your (God's) wonderful miracles."
Paul tells us, "Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." (NLT)Philippians 4:8
There is nothing nor anyone more worthy of Praise than our great God and King, Yahweh!
After meditating on Him, His goodness, His miracles, joy will fill your soul and His praises will be on you lips. What comes forth from your mouth will be from the abundance of praise, honor and glory to Him that is in your heart.
Focus your heart on Him and your lips will honor Him. On what you meditate you will modulate.
In Christ,
Brother Steve
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