Reading from Oct. 30 Mark 5,6
TOPIC: Worthy Vessel
SCRIPTURE: "A women who had had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had endured much at the hands of many physicians, and had spent all that she had and was not helped at all but rather had grown worse - after hearing about Jesus, she came up in the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. For she thought, 'If I just touch His garments, I will get well.' Immediately the flow of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction. Immediately Jesus, perceiving in Himself that the power proceeding from Him had gone forth,..." (Mark 5:30)
OBSERVATION: This women had a seemingly incurable condition causing her to bleed constantly. This may have been a menstrual or uterine disorder that would have made her ritually unclean and would have excluded her from most social contact. She desperately wanted Jesus to heal her, but she knew that her bleeding would cause Jesus to be unclean under Jewish law if she touched him. Still, the woman reached out by faith and was healed. Sometimes we fell that our problems will keep us from God. But he is always ready to help. We should never allow our fear to keep us from approaching him. [Life Application Commentary]
APPLICATION: As I read over this pasage I couldn't help but think about a conduit
A Conduit is a pipe that carries liquid to or from a place
In the same way water flows through a conduit
GOD
Desires to flow through you
To heal
To comfort
To teach
To show mercy
To love
To....
To....
To....
Is your conduit
free flowing
or
stopped up ?
PRAYER: Father God, please help me to be a vessel fit for the master's use. Use me, work through me all day everyday!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
InsideOut Uth Leadership Meeting
Hey Guys,
I just got through with a very productive youth leadership meeting.
We're launching into a new 3 week series
I am taking time to debrief from that meeting.
As a result of that
I will not be blogging
I plan to blog tomorrow
Thanks for understanding
Joey
I just got through with a very productive youth leadership meeting.
We're launching into a new 3 week series
I am taking time to debrief from that meeting.
As a result of that
I will not be blogging
I plan to blog tomorrow
Thanks for understanding
Joey
Monday, October 27, 2008
Let's Get Out of Here
Reading from Oct. 28 Job 19; Mark 1,2
TOPIC: Alone Time with You Know Who
SCRIPTURE: "When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed.
And the whole city had gathered at the door.
And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons... In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place,
and was talking with his Heavenly Father.
Simon and his companions searched for Him; they found Him, and said to Him, "Everyone is looking for You."
He said to them,
"Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is what I came for."
And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons. (Mark 1:32-39)
OBSERVATION: The people came to Jesus in the evening after sunset. This was the Sabbath, their day rest, lasting from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday. The Jewish leaders had proclaimed that it was against the law to be healed on the Sabbath. The people didn't want to break this law or the Jewish law that prohibited traveling on the Sabbath, so they waited until sunset. After the sun went down, the crowds were free to find Jesus so he could heal them. [Life Application Commentary]
Even though the entire city was at Jesus' doorstep
waiting for Jesus to heal them
Jesus took time to talk with His Father
to find out what He wanted him to do.
Were you as surprised
as I was
to hear
what Our Heavenly Father
told him to do?
Just wondering
APPLICATION: Finding time to pray is simply a choice.
It may not appear to be an easy choice
BUT
it is a choice nonetheless.
Like Jesus, we must break away from
our work
our hobbies
our friends
&
even our families
in order to
Find out
what our Heavenly Father wants us to do,
even
if we have to get up very early to do it.
Even
if your house is overflowing with people waiting for you to minister t0 them
You'd better be sure
to check
with your Heavenly Father
to find out if that is what He wants you to do.
Because He may tell you
like he told Jesus ~To Get Out of there
Because there is something else he wants you to do
Until you Narrow Your Focus
&
Make a choice to spend time
ALONE
with your Heavenly Father
You might be missing God's message to you through the Holy Spirit
Hey ________ (Insert Your Name Here)
"Let's Get Out of Here"
Because there is some other work to be done
PRAYER: Father God, I am so glad that I am not responsible to do everything. In light of that help me to make the choice everyday to get alone with you and await your directions and then help me to excel at what you have called me to do.
TOPIC: Alone Time with You Know Who
SCRIPTURE: "When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed.
And the whole city had gathered at the door.
And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons... In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place,
and was talking with his Heavenly Father.
Simon and his companions searched for Him; they found Him, and said to Him, "Everyone is looking for You."
He said to them,
"Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is what I came for."
And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons. (Mark 1:32-39)
OBSERVATION: The people came to Jesus in the evening after sunset. This was the Sabbath, their day rest, lasting from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday. The Jewish leaders had proclaimed that it was against the law to be healed on the Sabbath. The people didn't want to break this law or the Jewish law that prohibited traveling on the Sabbath, so they waited until sunset. After the sun went down, the crowds were free to find Jesus so he could heal them. [Life Application Commentary]
Even though the entire city was at Jesus' doorstep
waiting for Jesus to heal them
Jesus took time to talk with His Father
to find out what He wanted him to do.
Were you as surprised
as I was
to hear
what Our Heavenly Father
told him to do?
Just wondering
APPLICATION: Finding time to pray is simply a choice.
It may not appear to be an easy choice
BUT
it is a choice nonetheless.
Like Jesus, we must break away from
our work
our hobbies
our friends
&
even our families
in order to
Find out
what our Heavenly Father wants us to do,
even
if we have to get up very early to do it.
Even
if your house is overflowing with people waiting for you to minister t0 them
You'd better be sure
to check
with your Heavenly Father
to find out if that is what He wants you to do.
Because He may tell you
like he told Jesus ~To Get Out of there
Because there is something else he wants you to do
Until you Narrow Your Focus
&
Make a choice to spend time
ALONE
with your Heavenly Father
You might be missing God's message to you through the Holy Spirit
Hey ________ (Insert Your Name Here)
"Let's Get Out of Here"
Because there is some other work to be done
PRAYER: Father God, I am so glad that I am not responsible to do everything. In light of that help me to make the choice everyday to get alone with you and await your directions and then help me to excel at what you have called me to do.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Persuade
Reading from Oct. 26 Acts 24-26
TOPIC: Sharing Your Faith
SCRIPTURE: " 'King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you do.' Agrippa replied to Paul, 'In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.' And Paul said, 'I would wish to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only you, but also all who hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these chains.' " (Acts 26:27-29)
OBSERVATION: Agrippa responded to Paul's presentation with a sarcastic remark. Paul didn't react to the brush-off but made a personal appeal to which he hoped all his listeners would respond. Paul's response is a good example for us as we tell others about God's plan of salvation. A sincere personal appeal or personal testimony can show the depth of our concern and break through hardened hearts. Paul's heart is revealed here in his words. He was more concerned for the salvation of these strangers than for the removal of his own chains. Ask God to give you a burning desire to see others come to Christ - a desire so strong that it overshadows your problems.
[Life Application Study Bible Commentary]
APPLICATION: As I was reading over this account the verse that jumped out at me was verse 29. Here Paul says, that he wished to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only King Agrippa, but also all who heard him on that day, might become a Christian.
I looked up the word Persuade in my Thesaurus
These are the words I found:
Influence /Convince / Plead your case
Sway / Plead with / Win over
Change some body's mind
Make somebody believe you
Do everything you can
BECAUSE
"How will they call on Him in whom they have not believed?
How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard?
And
How will they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14)
A preacher ?
That's U
YES
YOU
PRAYER: Father God, help me to use everything that is at my disposal to persuade as many people as possible to except you as their personal Lord and Savior!
TOPIC: Sharing Your Faith
SCRIPTURE: " 'King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you do.' Agrippa replied to Paul, 'In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.' And Paul said, 'I would wish to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only you, but also all who hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these chains.' " (Acts 26:27-29)
OBSERVATION: Agrippa responded to Paul's presentation with a sarcastic remark. Paul didn't react to the brush-off but made a personal appeal to which he hoped all his listeners would respond. Paul's response is a good example for us as we tell others about God's plan of salvation. A sincere personal appeal or personal testimony can show the depth of our concern and break through hardened hearts. Paul's heart is revealed here in his words. He was more concerned for the salvation of these strangers than for the removal of his own chains. Ask God to give you a burning desire to see others come to Christ - a desire so strong that it overshadows your problems.
[Life Application Study Bible Commentary]
APPLICATION: As I was reading over this account the verse that jumped out at me was verse 29. Here Paul says, that he wished to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only King Agrippa, but also all who heard him on that day, might become a Christian.
I looked up the word Persuade in my Thesaurus
These are the words I found:
Influence /Convince / Plead your case
Sway / Plead with / Win over
Change some body's mind
Make somebody believe you
Do everything you can
BECAUSE
"How will they call on Him in whom they have not believed?
How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard?
And
How will they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14)
A preacher ?
That's U
YES
YOU
PRAYER: Father God, help me to use everything that is at my disposal to persuade as many people as possible to except you as their personal Lord and Savior!
Friday, October 24, 2008
~ Spoken ~ Thru ~
Reading from Oct. 25 Acts 21-23
TOPIC: The Holy Spirit
SCRIPTURE: "And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, 'This is what the Holy Spirit says: 'In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.' " (Acts 21:11)
OBSERVATION: Agabus seemed to be very confident that he had heard from the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, this message was very specific, and as we continue to read very accurate.
APPLICATION:
Has the Holy Spirit ever spoken through you?
& it been confirmed
If so
what did He say?
was it awhile ago?
If so
why do you think it's been so long?
[Pause! Think about it for a minute.]
PRAYER: Father God, help me to be your mouth piece. Speak through me whenever you need to
TOPIC: The Holy Spirit
SCRIPTURE: "And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, 'This is what the Holy Spirit says: 'In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.' " (Acts 21:11)
OBSERVATION: Agabus seemed to be very confident that he had heard from the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, this message was very specific, and as we continue to read very accurate.
APPLICATION:
Has the Holy Spirit ever spoken through you?
& it been confirmed
If so
what did He say?
was it awhile ago?
If so
why do you think it's been so long?
[Pause! Think about it for a minute.]
I believe the Holy Spirit desires to speak through us everyday
In light of that
I'd encourage u 2
get ready
2 B
~ Spoken ~ Thru ~
PRAYER: Father God, help me to be your mouth piece. Speak through me whenever you need to
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Do they know you?
Reading from Oct. 24 Acts 19
TOPIC: Spirit-Filled
SCRIPTURE: "And the evil spirit, answered and said to them. 'I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?' " (Acts 19:15)
OBSERVATION: Many Ephesians engaged in exorcism and occult practices for profit. The sons of Sceva were impressed by Paul, whose power to drive out demons came from God's Holy Spirit, not from witchcraft, and was obviously more powerful than theirs. They discovered, however, that no one can control or duplicate God's power. These men were calling on the name of Jesus without know him personally. The power to change people comes from Christ. It cannot be tapped by reciting his name like a magic charm. God works his power only through those he chooses.
[Commentary from Life Application Study Bible]
APPLICATION: I have written in my Bible
beside verse 15 this question
Do they know you?
So
Do they know you?
They knew who Paul was
They recognized Jesus
BUT
Do they know you?
PRAYER: Father God, help me to keep on being filled with your spirit!Everyday all through the day!
TOPIC: Spirit-Filled
SCRIPTURE: "And the evil spirit, answered and said to them. 'I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?' " (Acts 19:15)
OBSERVATION: Many Ephesians engaged in exorcism and occult practices for profit. The sons of Sceva were impressed by Paul, whose power to drive out demons came from God's Holy Spirit, not from witchcraft, and was obviously more powerful than theirs. They discovered, however, that no one can control or duplicate God's power. These men were calling on the name of Jesus without know him personally. The power to change people comes from Christ. It cannot be tapped by reciting his name like a magic charm. God works his power only through those he chooses.
[Commentary from Life Application Study Bible]
APPLICATION: I have written in my Bible
beside verse 15 this question
Do they know you?
So
Do they know you?
They knew who Paul was
They recognized Jesus
BUT
Do they know you?
PRAYER: Father God, help me to keep on being filled with your spirit!Everyday all through the day!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
OPEN or Closed ?
Reading From Oct. 22 [Act 15-16]
TOPIC: Your Position
SCRIPTURE: "A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul." (Acts 16:14)
OBSERVATION: Lydia was a merchant of purple cloth, so she was probably wealthy. Purple cloth was valuable and expensive. It was often worn as a sign of nobility or royalty.
Lydia was a worshiper of God
She was listening to God's messenger Paul
As a result of placing herself in that position
The Lord opened her heart to respond
APPLICATION:
R U a true worshiper of God?
True worshipers = worship in spirit and in truth
Have you placed yourself under your "Paul"?
If so
RU listening to God through him/her?
God flows through (though not limited to)
worship and authority figures
SO
If you have answered affirmatively to the previous few questions
then more than likely
The Lord will be able to open your heart to receive
and thus
you will have the opportunity to respond correctly
IF NOT
Then
U
R
CLOSED
Just in case U R unaware
Being closed to the things of GOD
IS
A
VERY BAD
place
2 B
Open or Closed ?
The choice is up 2 u
PRAYER: Father God, thank you for this simple and yet profound example through the life of Lydia. Help me to worship you in spirit and truth! Help me to position myself the hear from you through my "Paul"! Please open my heart so that I might respond in a spirit led way.
TOPIC: Your Position
SCRIPTURE: "A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul." (Acts 16:14)
OBSERVATION: Lydia was a merchant of purple cloth, so she was probably wealthy. Purple cloth was valuable and expensive. It was often worn as a sign of nobility or royalty.
Lydia was a worshiper of God
She was listening to God's messenger Paul
As a result of placing herself in that position
The Lord opened her heart to respond
APPLICATION:
R U a true worshiper of God?
True worshipers = worship in spirit and in truth
Have you placed yourself under your "Paul"?
If so
RU listening to God through him/her?
God flows through (though not limited to)
worship and authority figures
SO
If you have answered affirmatively to the previous few questions
then more than likely
The Lord will be able to open your heart to receive
and thus
you will have the opportunity to respond correctly
IF NOT
Then
U
R
CLOSED
Just in case U R unaware
Being closed to the things of GOD
IS
A
VERY BAD
place
2 B
Open or Closed ?
The choice is up 2 u
PRAYER: Father God, thank you for this simple and yet profound example through the life of Lydia. Help me to worship you in spirit and truth! Help me to position myself the hear from you through my "Paul"! Please open my heart so that I might respond in a spirit led way.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Been "Sent Out" Lately?
TOPIC: Hearing the Voice of God
SCRIPTURE: "...being sent out by the Holy Spirit..." (Acts 13:4)
OBSERVATION: The church dedicated Barnabas and Saul to the work God had for them. To dedicate means "to set apart" for a special purpose. We, too, should dedicate ourselves to use our time, money, and talents for God's work. Ask God what he wants you to set apart for him.
This was the beginning of Saul's (Paul) first missionary journey. The church was involved in sending Paul and Barnabas, but it was God's plan. Question:
Why did Paul and Barnabas go where they did?
Answer:
The Holy Spirit sent them there
APPLICATION: Has the Holy Spirit ever sent you out?
Where did you go?
What did you do when you got there?
Why were you really there?
How long ago was that?
What about today?
What about right now?
Have you asked the Holy Spirit?
Is there anywhere He wants you to go
Is there anything He wants you to do
Is there someone He wants you to talk to, listen to, pray with etc
Have you asked to be sent out?
If you ask
and the listen
waiting for an answer
it will come
I'd love to hear from you
after
your missionary journey is over
Remember you don't have to go around the world
The person might be right next 2 u
PRAYER: Father God, continue to remind me that I need to ask, everyday! Thank you for all those times you've been sooooo faithful to creatively remind me. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your awesome work.
SCRIPTURE: "...being sent out by the Holy Spirit..." (Acts 13:4)
OBSERVATION: The church dedicated Barnabas and Saul to the work God had for them. To dedicate means "to set apart" for a special purpose. We, too, should dedicate ourselves to use our time, money, and talents for God's work. Ask God what he wants you to set apart for him.
This was the beginning of Saul's (Paul) first missionary journey. The church was involved in sending Paul and Barnabas, but it was God's plan. Question:
Why did Paul and Barnabas go where they did?
Answer:
The Holy Spirit sent them there
APPLICATION: Has the Holy Spirit ever sent you out?
Where did you go?
What did you do when you got there?
Why were you really there?
How long ago was that?
What about today?
What about right now?
Have you asked the Holy Spirit?
Is there anywhere He wants you to go
Is there anything He wants you to do
Is there someone He wants you to talk to, listen to, pray with etc
Have you asked to be sent out?
If you ask
and the listen
waiting for an answer
it will come
I'd love to hear from you
after
your missionary journey is over
Remember you don't have to go around the world
The person might be right next 2 u
PRAYER: Father God, continue to remind me that I need to ask, everyday! Thank you for all those times you've been sooooo faithful to creatively remind me. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your awesome work.
Hey Guys,
Thanks for your patience over the past couple of weeks
With sickness and being out of town
Blogging has not been on my highest priority
As a reminder, today (Monday) is my day off !
In case you are new I don't blog on Monday's
My next blog will focus on the Reading from
Job 9, 10 or Acts 13,14
Thanks for your patience over the past couple of weeks
With sickness and being out of town
Blogging has not been on my highest priority
As a reminder, today (Monday) is my day off !
In case you are new I don't blog on Monday's
My next blog will focus on the Reading from
Job 9, 10 or Acts 13,14
C U Then
Thanks again
JoeyThursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
MarriedLife LIVE
FINISH TOGETHER
Hope you enjoyed it!
Just got home 11:20 PM
Very tired
SORRY
NO BLOG
Joey
Hope you enjoyed it!
Just got home 11:20 PM
Very tired
SORRY
NO BLOG
Joey
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Come Hell or High Water
TOPIC: Persistence
SCRIPTURE: "And it happened, when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had brought their plot to nothing, that all of us returned to the wall, everyone to his work." (Nehemiah 4:15)
OBSERVATION: John Maxwell says, "One of the greatest tests of leadership is how you handle opposition. Nehemiah faced the usual tactics of the opposition: ridicule, resistance, and rumor. Nehemiah modeled the right response to all three of these challenges by...
Relying on God.
Respecting the opposition.
Reinforcing his weak points.
Reassuring the people.
Refusing to quit.
Renewing the people's strength continually.
Nehemiah had to deal with problems from without - ridicule, resistance, and rumor - and within - disputes about food, property, and taxes.
Persistence is the ultimate gauge of our leadership; the secret is to outlast our critics. Nehemiah taught us this lesson by staying committed to his ultimate calling." [The Maxwell Leadership Bible]
APPLICATION: So
would those closest to you
use these words:
Determination
Doggedness
Diligence
Resolve
Insistence
Tenacity
Firmness
Steadfastness
Persistence
to describe you?
PRAYER: Father God, help me to never look back, let up, slow down,
back away, or be still regarding what you have called me to do.
SCRIPTURE: "And it happened, when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had brought their plot to nothing, that all of us returned to the wall, everyone to his work." (Nehemiah 4:15)
OBSERVATION: John Maxwell says, "One of the greatest tests of leadership is how you handle opposition. Nehemiah faced the usual tactics of the opposition: ridicule, resistance, and rumor. Nehemiah modeled the right response to all three of these challenges by...
Relying on God.
Respecting the opposition.
Reinforcing his weak points.
Reassuring the people.
Refusing to quit.
Renewing the people's strength continually.
Nehemiah had to deal with problems from without - ridicule, resistance, and rumor - and within - disputes about food, property, and taxes.
Persistence is the ultimate gauge of our leadership; the secret is to outlast our critics. Nehemiah taught us this lesson by staying committed to his ultimate calling." [The Maxwell Leadership Bible]
APPLICATION: So
would those closest to you
use these words:
Determination
Doggedness
Diligence
Resolve
Insistence
Tenacity
Firmness
Steadfastness
Persistence
to describe you?
PRAYER: Father God, help me to never look back, let up, slow down,
back away, or be still regarding what you have called me to do.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
syn·chro·niz
TOPIC: Harmony
SCRIPTURE: "How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life forevermore." (Ps.133:1-3)
OBSERVATION: "David stated that unity is pleasant and precious. Unity is important because
#1.) It makes the church a positive example to the watching world
#2.) It helps draw others to our Lord
#3.) It helps us cooperate as the body of Christ
#4.) It renews and revitalizes ministry because there is less tension to sap our energy.
Living in unity does not mean that we will agree on everything
There will be many opinions just as there are many notes in a musical chord.
BUT
We MUST AGREE on our purpose in life
to work together for God
Doing what He has called us to do
Our outward expression of unity will reflect our inward unity of purpose."
[Life Application Study Bible Commentary]
APPLICATION: So
R U
living in harmony
with God?
those you live with?
those you work with?
What is harmony?
Harmony can be defined as a combination of notes that are sung or played at the same time. Changing harmony is one of the most characteristic features of Western music, providing momentum and richness to the melody.
Harmony is a situation in which there is friendly agreement or accord
Harmony is a pleasing effect produced by an arrangement of things, parts, or colors.
Does this
describe
your relationship with
God?
your family?
your co-workers?
your boss?
IF not
what are you going to do about it?
PRAYER: Father God, help me to live in harmony with you and those you have placed in my life all the days of my life
SCRIPTURE: "How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life forevermore." (Ps.133:1-3)
OBSERVATION: "David stated that unity is pleasant and precious. Unity is important because
#1.) It makes the church a positive example to the watching world
#2.) It helps draw others to our Lord
#3.) It helps us cooperate as the body of Christ
#4.) It renews and revitalizes ministry because there is less tension to sap our energy.
Living in unity does not mean that we will agree on everything
There will be many opinions just as there are many notes in a musical chord.
BUT
We MUST AGREE on our purpose in life
to work together for God
Doing what He has called us to do
Our outward expression of unity will reflect our inward unity of purpose."
[Life Application Study Bible Commentary]
APPLICATION: So
R U
living in harmony
with God?
those you live with?
those you work with?
What is harmony?
Harmony can be defined as a combination of notes that are sung or played at the same time. Changing harmony is one of the most characteristic features of Western music, providing momentum and richness to the melody.
Harmony is a situation in which there is friendly agreement or accord
Harmony is a pleasing effect produced by an arrangement of things, parts, or colors.
Does this
describe
your relationship with
God?
your family?
your co-workers?
your boss?
IF not
what are you going to do about it?
PRAYER: Father God, help me to live in harmony with you and those you have placed in my life all the days of my life
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Quiet in there?
TOPIC: Child-likeness
SCRIPTURE: "Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me. But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me." (Ps. 131:1-2)
OBSERVATION: The first thing that caught my attention was that the Psalmist made a choice to do and not do certain things.
My Life Application Study Bible had this to say about Psalm 131
"Pride results from overvaluing ourselves above others.
It leads to restlessness
because
it makes us dissatisfied with what we have
&
concerned about what everyone else is doing.
It keeps us always hungering for more. . .
By contrast,
humility
puts others 1st
&
allows us to be CONTENT
w/God's leading in our lives.
Such contentment gives us security
so that
we no longer have to prove ourselves 2 others.
Let humility
&
trust affect your perspective
&
give you the strength
&
freedom to serve God & others."
APPLICATION: How ya doing on the inside?
Is it quiet in there?
Do you feel
at peace?
Do you feel
Calm?
Do you feel
Still?
OR
R U
Stressed?
Worked up?
Enraged?
Restless?
Do you really TRUST GOD?
Do you really BELIEVE that He is in control?
IF you're
Stressed
Worked Up
Enraged
& OR
Restless
It's probably because you don't really
TRUST
or
BELIEVE
That GOD really is in control
IF you find yourself there
Confess it
Repent
Ask Him to fill you with
His Peace
&
His Quiet
Just like a child in his mother's arms
PRAYER: Father God, help me to rest in the fact that you are in control!!!
SCRIPTURE: "Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me. But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me." (Ps. 131:1-2)
OBSERVATION: The first thing that caught my attention was that the Psalmist made a choice to do and not do certain things.
My Life Application Study Bible had this to say about Psalm 131
"Pride results from overvaluing ourselves above others.
It leads to restlessness
because
it makes us dissatisfied with what we have
&
concerned about what everyone else is doing.
It keeps us always hungering for more. . .
By contrast,
humility
puts others 1st
&
allows us to be CONTENT
w/God's leading in our lives.
Such contentment gives us security
so that
we no longer have to prove ourselves 2 others.
Let humility
&
trust affect your perspective
&
give you the strength
&
freedom to serve God & others."
APPLICATION: How ya doing on the inside?
Is it quiet in there?
Do you feel
at peace?
Do you feel
Calm?
Do you feel
Still?
OR
R U
Stressed?
Worked up?
Enraged?
Restless?
Do you really TRUST GOD?
Do you really BELIEVE that He is in control?
IF you're
Stressed
Worked Up
Enraged
& OR
Restless
It's probably because you don't really
TRUST
or
BELIEVE
That GOD really is in control
IF you find yourself there
Confess it
Repent
Ask Him to fill you with
His Peace
&
His Quiet
Just like a child in his mother's arms
PRAYER: Father God, help me to rest in the fact that you are in control!!!
Last Week
Hey Guys,
Sorry for the past week.
Along with being busy
I wasn't feeling well
Even though I was able to go to work
When I got home
it seemed like
I got hit by a tone of bricks
&
each morning was even worse!
O well
I'm feeling better now
Look forward to blogging again
Joey
Sorry for the past week.
Along with being busy
I wasn't feeling well
Even though I was able to go to work
When I got home
it seemed like
I got hit by a tone of bricks
&
each morning was even worse!
O well
I'm feeling better now
Look forward to blogging again
Joey
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