Heaven's grocery store

Life

2018-06-02T21:12:00.002-04:00

Some people just need to get over themselves. The world does not revolve around you!!!! Like it or not that's just the way it is!!!!

If you want to be treated the way that you treat others, just keep on giving out what you give to others and you will get back the same.

If you are mean and hateful that is exactly what you will get back!!! If you are loving and forgiving you will get that back also.

It's not just karma, it's God's law. He clearly tells us that in His word. Read it sometime. He says who we bless he will bless, who we curse he will curse. However He also states that our actions and what we do will surely have an effect on us.

What you reap you will sow, whether good or bad. So treat each other with kindness.

God put into motion the effects of karma, for he said what you reap you will sow. Always remember what you give out you will receive, like it or not that is the way it is. It doesn't matter whether you believe in God or not. You will reap what you sow. (If you don't know what that means look it up)

Whether in this life or the next, you will be judge, so accept Christ as your Savior and ask him to guide you to do what is acceptable in the eyes of God,

The Beauty of God’s Earth

2013-08-06T22:00:00.000-04:00

Do we really enjoy it?

Sitting on the porch, looking out over God’s creation I wonder how many out there really appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. I have an awesome view from my front porch. Looking straight ahead I see my neighbor across the street house along with the tulip tree in the front yard. This huge tree that is in their backyard that I have no clue as to what it is.

On the horizon there are scattered about houses on the hillside, trees of many varieties, blue sky with wisp of clouds and birds flying through the air. I see the green grass and hear the chirp of crickets, not to mention the song of birds. Lady walking down the street with her dog and earphones in, I don’t think she knows what she’s missing by not listening to nature.

On my left are more wonderful trees, grass, other plants, also a truck and an outdoor play set, swing, sliding board and room to run around. On my right I’m seeing a beautiful sunset along with other neighbors’ homes and yards, hill sides and people passing by walking their dogs.

It’s a beautiful world that we live in, that God gave us and I believe that most do not appreciate it. I thank God everyday for the beauty and wonder of his world. It is His world and he gave it to us.

He gave it to us to care for and to nurture it, to bless it and make it beautiful. He provided all that we need to make it beautiful. Although it was beautiful to begin with, man decided to destroy what was given to him and it became ugly. However! Since God is the creature and we are creative beings I believe that he made us to also be creative in whatever we decide to do.

We are creative beings and most of us just don’t realize how creative we are. Okay let’s just say that you are an accountant (some would say no creativity in that) you do your job day after day after day same old routine. Then wooollllaaaa you find a new way to do your job better and more efficiently. This cuts down on the time to complete task and more free time so you are able to take on more clients. This is creativity.

Do not ever think that you are not creative, for you are. No matter what you do in life if you can think of a new way to do it you are creative. Creativity is not just for the so called arts in the world (music, crafts, paintings, sculpture) although they are beautiful, there is so much more to creativity.

Think about it: if people were creative we would not have the internet and you wouldn't be reading this right now. We wouldn't have Facebook and you wouldn't meet people from all over the world. There would be no search engines to look up things you wonder about. And one of the things that I like most is that I’m able to reconnect with people that I've lost contact with over the years.

These are from the imaginations of people and brought it to us that we are able to connect not only with friends from the past, also friends that we meet by being online. If the people who made this possible were not creative we would never be in contact with other.

How about everything else from electricity to going to the moon and back. Cars, lights, computers, bike, houses, and so many other things. Oh yes we are creative beings made in the image of God. Therefore we should never think for any reason that we are not creative.

How about when you decide to try something new for dinner, or rearrange your living room or bedroom or the way of doing things, decide to plant a garden, take a walk a different way. This is all creative thinking and being creative.

There are so many ways that we are creative it’s difficult to list them all The only thing I have to say if you think you are not creative THINK AGAIN!!! You are and you need to thank God for all your creativity because He is the one that gave it to you.

Enjoy your creativity, if you don’t think you have any THINK AGAIN!!! You do!!! No matter what your job, no matter what you do, no matter what you think, YOU ARE CREATIVE!!!! So take a look at what you do in every aspect of your life and you will find that you are creative. Really you are, do not doubt it, you are creative and always give God thanks for your creativity no matter what it is, whether crunching numbers or making up a new brownie recipe, you are creative.

How often do you actually enjoy God’s handiwork. Look about you and see the beauty that is. This is an awesome planet and we have the privilege to enjoy it. So not forget to enjoy the beauty, the awesomeness that we were given by our Creator and do not ever, ever forget to thank Him for it. Our God, Creator is a wonderful, wonderful God to provide us with such beauty and we should be taken aback by it.

OH WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD WE LIVE IN!!!!!!!! We need to learn to respect and appreciate all that God has given us, give Him the praise and glory that he so deserves.

Praise God from whom all blessing flow, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen!!!

Questioning our faith.

2013-06-18T19:32:00.004-04:00

Don't we all doubt our faith occasionally??? Wonder what it's all about and all that. Question ourselves and wonder?? about everything. God says to check ourselves. So I often wonder.......about everything, God, angels, Lucifer, Jesus, Satin, spirits, etc. I have a curious mind and want to know things. And, yes I doubt my faith sometimes and I wonder......am I helping or hurting the people I have meant in my life. (Hopefully helping) You just never know the impact you have on someone with a simple smile or hello.

Many times in my life I have questions, and have asked God for the answers and sometimes I'm just not sure if it was God answering them or if it was otherwise.

Just simple things in life like getting a job, did God actually provide that job for me or was it because I search diligently for it.

I have asked God for healing for people in my life to no avail. They have died and it grieves me so that they are no longer with us. I often wonder why some are healed and others are not. Why did he not heal my mom, why did he not heal my future daughter-in-laws aunt, why didn't he heal my dad, etc, etc.

These are things we cannot know.

Also, I wonder why God doesn't speak to us any more. Does he even care, if so why doesn't he talk to us. I'm not talking about that still small voice inside us, I'm talking about talking!

A conversation, whether it be audible or not, something to know for sure that God, Jesus is speaking. I don't want a feeling, that is just not enough, I want to know for sure that I've actually heard from God. The creator of the universe, the world and all that there is. I want to know for sure that he actually gives a damn!!!!!!!!!.

Sometimes and a lot lately I don't think He does.

God has got my back?

2013-05-04T21:12:00.001-04:00

I have heard people say that God has got my back. What they mean by that I often wonder.

God has got my back to protect me from certain people, situations, etc.

Well to me God doesn't have your so called back unless you are truly following Him. Why in the world would God have your back if you are not listening to Him.

God doesn't have you so called back, what ever that means, if you don't obey Him. Your troubles will find you out sooner or later. Like it or not, that is just the way it is.

My troubles have found me and now I'm working on them and have ask God to forgive me. I know He has and is continually working on me.

I thank God daily for all things.

Searching for God

2013-03-07T04:05:00.001-05:00

Often I wonder am I the only one trying to figure out God and understand Him. I know that I am not, however it feels like that most of the time. I watch and listen to others around me and it seems to me that they have it all figured out. How God works in their lives and the lives of their loved ones. I listen and listen and wonder why am I not hearing God when so many others are, on what seems to me a daily basis.

I study and I pray, I read about other religions and cultures for the bible says to study to prove yourself approved. This of course is not an exact quote. So I read and I read some more. I’ve read mythology, about other religions, history and so on. I am currently reading a book that’s call “God is not one”. It is very interesting, it talks about the worlds most popular religions and why we need them. Although I haven’t finished it as of this writing I would recommend it anyway. It explains the different religions and cultures, etc. A very fascinating read.

In my searching and trying to understand and feelings of totally being rejected by God, I think I’ve come to a conclusion. I may be totally wrong on this, no matter here it is. Although I search and search, continually ask for proof (guidance, help, healing, job, finance, and anything else you can think of)I may be one of those who may never really feel or realize that God is there.

My thinking is to some extent that God is just out there watching and not having much to do with the human race. I often wonder does he actually care what is going on with each and everyone of us on an individual basis. How can anyone help but wonder that, especially when prayers aren’t answered.?

God, or at least the Bible says we are to look to Him as a father figure. What if your father sucked, does that mean God sucks. Your father was a drunk or abusive, or not there and didn’t care. Are we to look to God like that???! If we looked at God like that, then what’s the use of even having a God or believing in him?

I sincerely believe that needs to be reworded especially for those of us who have or had a father that wasn’t always there for us (oh yes maybe our dads loved us, another story altogether). Maybe it should be stated something like this: God is always there for you no matter what (something like a best friend maybe (even best friends will leave you or disappoint you). Actually I’m not really sure how it should be worded for the simple fact is any scenario is really not accurate.

In conclusion I just want to say, I haven’t given up on God just yet, although sometimes I feel like it.

So my question to God is: Where are you and why is it so difficult for me to feel, see, hear you? And: Are you there God? I know you are there somewhere, because you said you are, so where are you? Anyway God I will continue to pursue!

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Why God?

2013-03-06T01:18:00.000-05:00

I have a question for God and anyone that wants to answer this would be ok with me.

Why God when we ask for you to fix us or to intervene, you do not respond, you do not anything. Why God when I ask you to help me, to guide me I hear nothing from you. Where are you God. I’m supposed to trust you, how can I trust you when you never are around, when you never help, when you never intervene.

I wonder and I wonder, wonder, where are you? Do you even exist, and if you do, do you even care and where are you.

At one point in my life, or maybe several, I looked to you for guidance, hope and someone to care for me, instruct me. I have been asking my whole life, and still I come up empty.

Where are you God??????????? I haven’t left you, I’m searching and searching, but for some reason I can’t seem to find you! Where are you???

You said Ask and you shall receive, well I’m asking and I’m not receiving. I’m asking God where are you and why are you not being a part of my life. Why are you so aloof. Why are you not here with me, why do you avoid me? What have I done God that you will not answer me.

Oh God I want so much to believe in you, you give me no reason to. You wouldn’t heal my mother (although from what I’ve heard in testimonials you have healed others) but when it came to my mom you ignored our plea for her.

Yes, once again I am very angry with you God. Angry that you didn’t heal Mom, angry that I’m not at a job that I really, really like, angry for a lot of things.

You gave a lot of promises in your word so called Bible, etc. however I’m not sure I have seen them yet. Maybe Lord I’m looking for the so called impossible (I know nothings impossible with you, according to the Bible) However Lord, I wonder and I wonder almost continually where you are in my times of trouble and why you don’t intervene!!!

Where are you God???????? Where are you???? I wish I knew. I search and I search on a daily basis, I cannot seem to find you. Where are you and do you even care. I’m so tired, Lord oh so tired of trying to do what you want and trying to live life as you directed. I really don’t know what to do anymore. I just don’t know anymore. I really wish, wish, almost that I would get a bolt of lighting from you, just so I knew that I was or am in your care.

I think you forgot about me God, I don’t know anymore, I’m just as lost now as I was 30 yrs ago (give or take a few years). I’m searching and searching, but I can’t seem to find you. You said you would never leave or forsake us, I feel forsaken. Where are you????????

I’m beginning to think God that you really don’t give a shit! It’s been way too long God!!! I’ve been trying to figure you out since before junior high, I’m close to 60 and I still can’t seem to figure you out or get close to you as others have (or did they).

Who are you God? What are you? And do you actually care?

This is written in hopes of a response. If you would like to respond please do, I’m looking for answers. Some question may not be able to be answered, no matter all comments and suggestions will be read.

Thank you.

Just Wondering

2013-02-24T19:51:00.001-05:00

Do you ever just wonder where God is? And what the heck He is doing. I have!
Just curious what is your opinion on God and what the heck is he doing?

I have wondered many times where God is and what the heck he's doing. He doesn't seem to be helping or assisting me in any way. Is what I have been doing and getting a product of my own doing, or is God somehow involved? And if God is actually involved in it why don't I know that????

It really puzzles me on this whole thing about God and what He's so called doing???!!!

I don't know what God is doing!!! And I don't know if He actually cares what is going on in my life!!! If He did well then maybe I wouldn't be in this situation.

This is something I struggle with on a daily basis. Does God care and if he does why doesn't he help, why doesn't he talk to me and where in the world is he.

He's suppose to be a comforter, a guiding force, a help in times of trouble, a miracle worker, etc. I don't see that.

WHERE IS GOD???? And why is He not answering my prayers. Why is it constantly a daily struggle to believe in Him and trust Him? I wish I knew!

Anyone out there have any suggestion other than just trust and obey or don't give up, just rely on God he will answer.

I don't want generic answers as listed above or other generic answers concerning that. I want genuine answers.

I'm so tired and fed up with oh just trust God, he'll make it happen, just wait and see that the Lord is good, and all things work out for the glory of God. Yeah, well that may be true, why don't I see it in my life.

What is the Glory of God, why doesn't he make it happen, why are things not working out in my life: and how can I give glory to God when my life is in such a shambles???

I don't think I will give up on God, I'm just wondering on what God will help me with if anything. Maybe, just maybe God will someday finally talk to me and answer me.

I do believe there is a God and that he is almighty, however I don't think (at least for now) He really gives a crab about what's going on in our lives.

Some more songs that I like from Don Francisco

2013-02-06T22:06:00.002-05:00

How Long Must I Wait.

2012-09-03T16:15:00.002-04:00

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yea wait for the Lord.

So I wondered how long are we supposed to wait on the Lord. The answer I’ve come up with is till he answers. However, the answer may not be what we want.

There are times that we have been answered and we either didn’t hear or chose to ignore the answer because it wasn’t what we wanted to hear.

When we are going through troubled times and not hearing from God we have a tendency to start thinking that God never hears us and if he does he never answers or is ignoring us. It is important at times like these that we stop this kind of thinking and recall to mind all the prayers he has already answered.

I’m not talking necessarily about big things, or what we don’t think as big things, because they actually are, we for some reason don’t see them that way and take them for granted.

Some examples are on your way to work in the morning you ask God to give you a sage trip there. You get to work not involve in an accident, for some reason or another you left early or late in either case you were not involve in the accident, or you decided to take an alternative route to work just for a change of pace. Ever wonder why some days you just go a different way to work or home.

How about when you sit down to eat, you say the blessing and thank God for the food he has provided. He not only blesses the food for your nourishment and energy for what you need to do he also makes sure you don’t chock.

How about when your kids go outside to play (which is rare now-a days, so sad), you utter a little pray that He keeps your kids safe. No major hurts, no one taken. These are just a few examples, I’m sure you can think of a bunch of your own answer.

God is with us, watches over us and he comforts us in time of trouble. I know at the times we are going through our troubles, especially big ones we wonder and we ask, “How long, oh Lord, how long??? Then deep inside we hear his voice that says, “Be still and know that I am God, I have it under control. Sometimes we weep, sometime we laugh, as we still ourselves and let God be in control. It’s not always easy but we do it anyway.

If you’d like to share any of your answered prayers that would be great.

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God is Good.

2012-07-24T10:46:00.000-04:00

God is good, God is great, let us thank him for this day. He is merciful and wonderful, with me everyday. He comforts in time of trouble, delivers in time of need, bears our sorrows, listens and answers prayers.

God is a great God, he can move mountains and stay the stormy seas. He has given us beauty when we thought there was none to be found. He gives us peace when trouble is all around.

He carries us through our darkest hour, when we feel lost and alone he is there. He gives us light when only darkness we see. He holds our hand and says remember me, I'll walk with you and talk with you if only you allow me to. Open your ears and eyes, I'm here right by your side.

He's not hiding behind some gate, he says some to me before it's to late. Do not hesitate my yoke is light and burden easy, if only you'll let me carry it for you. Come now into my open arms and let me save you from all harm.

I come Lord Jesus, my l ife to give for no other can forgive and love me as you. Forgive me Lord of all my sin and give me life that has no end. I thank you Lord for the life you gave and the joy in my soul, I give you praise.

You loved me first and died for me so that I might live in eternity. Thank you Lord for blessing me with all your riches all untold, forever more you now have my soul. Thank you Lord for everything.

Thought I'd share some more songs.

2012-07-17T21:33:00.003-04:00

Songs by Sandy Patty that I really enjoy, hope you do also.

How do we honor God?

2012-06-02T01:19:00.000-04:00

Are we honoring God by whining and complaining all the time? As Christians are we always down and out, sad, and complaining about our lot in life. Are we fretting over things and circumstances in our lives that we have no business doing so? Do we claim to have given it to God but in reality have not or if we have, do we keep taking it back.

Why be so down in the face why so distraught? Why want people to pity you all the time; oh woe is me, my life is oh so difficult, you have no idea.

Dwelling on it, well actually, not dwelling on the situation at hand it's just being used as an excuse for attention and for people to say, oh you poor soul, I sympathize with you. All the time it’s the same thing time after time after time.

You say you’ve given it to God, but in reality you have not, you just want to wallow in self pity and pull others down with you. On the other side of that you sit in silence with self pity and wonder why no one talks to you, no one comforts you. Sitting in silent self absorption, allowing yourself to be drowned by your sorrows and the difficulties of your life. Oh poor, poor pitiful me no one cares no one loves me, oh how I suffer all alone.

Do you really think Jesus suffered and died for us to be miserable? Do you really believe that Jesus didn't enjoy his life while here on earth? Think about it, he went to weddings, dinner parties and all the feast. Do you really think he would have had so many followers if he wasn't an upbeat and charismatic person? Spreading good news everywhere he went, how can anyone share good news when they are down and out, depressed and gloomy all the time.

Ok , how about this; you just found out some really fantastic news and you are really excited about it and want to share it with everyone you know, you can hardly contain yourself. You call your best friend and she can hear in your voice that something great has happened and can’t wait to hear. “Guess what, guess what” you say with excitement.

“What, what," she can’t wait to hear. I’m going to be a grandma, (or I got the promotion, I got approved, (you fill in the blank), then you proceed to tell them all about it. They ask questions and share your joy and excitement, then congratulate you; they want you to keep them updated on how things are going.

Or are you going to do this; you call your friend and she hears in your voice that you’re sad or down and ask what’s wrong. You say with a groan and a sigh, “oh I just found out I’m going to be a grandma, or got the promotion etc. I don’t know if I can handle being a grandmother, (handle the promotion, or payments, etc) Your friend will probably say something like this; “Oh, (shocked that you’re not excited) sorry to hear that and then try to get off the phone with you as quickly as possible and wonder what in the world is wrong with you.

Jesus came to give us life and give it more abundantly (John 10:10) Do not think that when he taught the people that he wasn’t excited about his message. I’m sure he was very excited about it. If you really think that Jesus didn’t enjoy life while he was here, you might want to rethink that.

How about this; everywhere he went he made new friend, got to travel the land and see all the beauty. Was always being invited to dinner, went on picnics, shared the good news. Went boating and if the water got too rough he calmed them down. Ha went to cookouts on the beach for breakfast with his closest friends. Enjoyed quiet times with his friends, played with the children, probably even tumbled around with them in the grass, run around playing tag or whatever. (have you ever played with children, got down on the floor and tumbled around with them, giving them piggy back rides or lifting them up on the bottom of your feet so they could pretend they were an airplane, etc. Lots of fun)

And all the while enjoying what his father had given him he always took time to be alone with God the father to commune with him and listen to what he had to say.

Jesus is the life (John 14:6), how can someone not enjoy life when there is so much beauty and wonder to behold. How could Jesus possibly give us his joy, if he was miserable, how could he give us peace if he had none, how could he give us life if he wasn’t lively.

Do you think by self suffering that brings honor to God? Do you think by wallowing in self pity this makes God happy? Do you think by speaking negative thoughts to yourself or anyone else God is please with this. And do you think sucking the life out of others because you choose to be miserable honors God.

No, it does not, Jesus came to give us life and give it abundantly (John 10:10) we should be so full of life that is spills over to others, so others come to us and want to be with us and want what we have. Being full of life attracts others, they want what you have.

If people flee from you it’s because you are sucking the life out of them and no one likes that. Others run from folks like that and avoid them as best they can. Be a life giver not a life taker, you’d be surprised the difference in your life when you start to honor God and make Him the center of your life and let His spirit fill you. You can give and do so much more when you let Jesus live his life through you.

It’s your chose, you can choose life or you can choose death (Deuteronomy 30:19). Jesus said “Behold I stand at the door and knock (Revelation 3:20). Let God live his life through you, you won’t regret it.

Where should I be?

2012-05-24T00:24:00.000-04:00

I visited a church call Joy & Praise Fellowship a few weeks ago and found that this is the place I need to be. I have visited other churches since I've been in FL but never felt at home at any of them.

My brother wanted me to come to his church and visit, which I did. He picked me up and off we went to his church. I wasn't moved or felt love the of God or anyone else there, they really didn't seem to care. I visited my sisters church and almost fell asleep, also didn't feel the love of God or the love of others.

My thought on that is that I'm not to be at either of these fellowships. It's not that they don't love and that God is not present in these churches, it's the fact that I'm not to be there. I've also visited a couple other churches and the same thing: didn't feel at home or any thing else. Like I said, it's not that God isn't there and accepting their praise and worship, it's I just don't belong there.

Joy and Praise Fellowship is where I belong. I knew that from the first day I visited them. I just love it there and am always looking forward to the next meeting. I am so at home there, I cannot describe. However I must admit I was a bit confused on the prayer meeting, it was like none I've ever attended before.

The only other church that I am familiar with as far as prayer meetings are concerned is Wards Creek in St. Augustine, FL. That is very much over 20 yrs. ago. When we went to prayer meeting and Bible study it was organized per sey. The preacher would ask someone to begin and after that person was done then someone else would pray out-loud, etc. After that we would have a Bible study.

The church I'm now attending we all pray on our own and then we all hold hands and pray together. This is a totally new concept to me. At first I was confused about the whole thing because this was not something I was used to. The first time I went to prayer meeting, this was something I did not expect. Doesn't matter now though for I have learned that this is something that's needed, for the simple reason most people don't like to pray out loud.

I thank God that he has shown me this. We can mumble under our breath and not worry that we are saying the right words for others to hear. Oh and how we do this. I remember many times I wanted to pray out loud when I lived in St. Augustine but didn't because I felt or thought that I couldn't pray as eloquent as the other who did. It was such a struggle for me.

I am so happy, xtatic to know now that it doesn't matter. God is good and God is gracious and oh so forgiving. I love Him and thank Him daily for all the wonderful works that He has done, not only in my life, also in the lives of my family and friends.

I am so grateful that God brought me to Joy & Praise Fellowship, words cannot explain. All I have to say right now is Thank you Lord for your blessings on me!

My favorite Christian artist.

2012-05-22T09:44:00.000-04:00

He's alive.

The Steeple song.

Holiness

I could never promise you.

Gotta tell somebody.

God, in your life or on a shelf.

2012-05-17T11:50:00.000-04:00

You made us in your image Lord, formed out of the clay of the earth you created for us. You breathed in us the breath of life, you gave us your breath. You made us your children and companions and you saw that it was good and you love us.

You love us so that you gave us free will. The only thing you said not to do our parents of long ago did. Since then we have rebelled against you.

You gave us ten commandments to live by, to follow and obey, not because you are mean, you gave them for our protection. When reading your commandments they do not seem that hard to follow, however we make it so.

You looked on us and had pity for we are a lost people and decided it was time to send your Son to come and show us the way and redeem us and save us from our sin. He walked this earth in perfect truth, righteousness and love and taught us your ways. He brought us hope and life when we thought all was gone. He gave us his all including his life and held back nothing. The only thing that was asked of us for this precious gift of life and hope was that we truly repent of our sins accept Christ as our Savior, be baptized and follow Him.

Not such a difficult task these four things, however, we make it so. We put you, God, on the side line or forget about you altogether. We may occasionally go to a church service on Sunday or at least on Easter or Christmas and feel that we've done our weekly or yearly "duty". What a shame! I've actually heard people say that they've got their God fix for the week, (my, my what is that suppose to mean), and then go on their merry way, continue to do what they've always done and put God back on the shelf.

Well, folks, like it or not this is not true repentance, this is not following Jesus, this is not getting to know God. The only way to know God on a personal and deep knowledge and build a relationship with him is to pray, honor, worship God, read his word and meditate on it daily. Not once a week or once or twice a year, it must be done daily. Three little thinks, not that difficult, yet we make it so.

Jesus gave us a guide for praying, he gave us the Lord's prayer as an example on how to pray, he read the word daily, and he would go off by himself to meditate on these things. The only things God asks of us is once we repent and accept Christ as our savior is to follow His example. He will lead the way and we will be more joyful because of it.

Praise the Lord.

The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid? Ps. 27:1

Written in Stone for a reason.

2012-04-27T21:44:00.000-04:00

I read an article today that talks about a preacher who decided to rewrite the ten commandments. He stated they would be easier to understand and follow the way he rewrote them. (I personally don't find them difficult to understand the way they are)

I read his rewrite and it's more like suggestions not commands. His working is such to me anyway that this is the way we should live and gives his 10 guidelines. He state that the commandments are out dated and needed to be revised for modern man. (Are you kidding me???!!!)

Gods commandments have been in place for thousands of years and now this guy comes along and has the audacity to think he can change them to suit his needs and wants.

I think most of us have heard the old saying: "It's not written in stone..." meaning it can be changed. Well guess what folks the TEN COMMANDMENTS WERE written in STONE, therefor the;y can not be changed and it's not up for debate. It is my believe they were written in stone for just that reason.

God does not change nor does his word change. Mankind tries to manipulate Gods word to his own design and desire, take verses out of context, turn it around and have it say or mean what they want it to instead of listening to what God has to say to them.

I sincerely hope people that you don't decide to use this guys suggestions rather than follow what God said. Remember what Jesus said in the new testament. Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Matt. 7:15. One thing that bothers me is how many people agree with this guy.

Here are the links to the articles I read. After you read the articles please leave a comment here I would love to know your thoughts about this.
Church adopts new 10 commandments.
Church adopts.
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Thanks.

Remembering God.

2012-04-26T10:33:00.003-04:00

Once again I've allowed myself to get preoccupied with other things instead of keeping my focus on God. Why is it so easy to do that?

It is so easy to allow ourselves to get caught up into every day mundaneness, concerning ourselves with things we shouldn't be worrying about and just doing the same old routine day in and day out.

We get caught up in the sameness of everyday life; get up take a shower, go to work or school, maybe eat breakfast, lunch break, come home. Change clothes, fix dinner, eat, watch t.v., play games on the computer, then go to bed. Sleep, get up repeat. Weekend gets here we do the same old weekend thing, sleep in, get up turn on t.v. eat a bowl of cereal, donuts or whatever and sit in front of the t.v. for hours. If we have a yard we might do a bit of yard work, or straighten things up around the house, then pretty much nothing the rest of the day.

We might even think about God and go to church Saturday evening or Sunday morning; IF we feel like it. Shame on us.

We've forgotten how to enjoy the life God has given to us, we've forgotten to keep God the center of our life's. We've put God aside and remember him only when we need something. We've forgotten the joy we had when we put God first and he was the center of our world, not put on a shelf to be used when needed, like a blender that's been sitting on a shelf never used but once in awhile.

Oh sure we may say a blessing every day over our meals, thanking Him for the food he's provided, then that's it, we forget about Him and go on our merry way. We go play those stupid computer games with the t.v. on so we don't miss our favorite show.

It's time, well past time that we (me) stop doing that. Time to put God first back into our life's again. Remember the joy, life and happiness that was there when God was first in our life's. The quiet times and fellowship that was there. The excitement and energy that was there throughout the day when we woke in the morning singing, praising, thanking and glorifying God for another wonderful day.
In so doing your presence was felt throughout the day. Taking time to read your word to get to know you.

You have said oh Lord, draw near to me and I will draw near to you. We also know Lord the opposite is true, if we pull away from you then you will hide your face from us.

I thank you Lord for your patience, loving kindness and your forgiveness. Let me always put you first in my life.

Forgiveness

2012-04-21T20:52:00.000-04:00

I really wonder sometimes, I mean really wonder why siblings will not forgive. As for that matter why will you not forgive a friend.

You can forgive someone and renew your relationship, but sometimes, just because of the hurt the relationship cannot be renewed, at least not the way it used to be.

The only reason I bring this up is so many people out there are holding grudges against people that don't even know or even care that there are grudges or ill feelings are held against them.

We all have to get over ourselves (and we are all into ourselves, one way or another)and learn to forgive others. If we do not forgive other nor will we be forgiven by our Father in heaven. This is not my thought: this is what the word of God say.

We need to forgive and move on in our lives. It doesn't mean we have to associate with these people any more, we just need to totally forgive them and accept them for who they are and let God work out the rest.

Holding grudges and holding people accountable only destroys ourselves. The reason I say this is from experience from many years ago when I held a grudge against someone. The person you are holding a grudge against doesn't even know that you have a grudge against them nor do they care.

When I ran into this person years later, I realized that they had no clue and I was only destroying myself. I let go of the grudge (hatred, whatever) and moved on with my life.

I have found in my life (I'm 57 if that makes a difference)holding grudges and not forgiving others for the wrong they have done us, only hurts ourselves and not the person we are against.

Well that's my thought for today. Comments are always welcomed.
Julia

When God doesn't answer prayer.

2012-03-24T10:49:00.001-04:00

We all go through pain and suffering at some point in life, some more than others. We cry out to God for help, for a miracle, for Him to do something, anything to make it go away. We struggle and get angry even furious with God and wonder why He is not doing anything. We pout, cry, sob sit in silence and ponder and just stare at nothing in particular, feeling empty. Why is this happening? I don't understand!

A man on the tv the other night was talking about his dying son and his son wondered why God didn't heal him. The dad didn't know what to tell the boy. Later that night while tucking his son into bed he gave this explanation: son, we are solders of God and as solders we go out into battle, some come home wounded, some come home whole and some don't come home at all. We all fight together and want to be good solders don't we. The boy said I'm going to be the best solder and it's ok someday Jesus will take care of it.

One day when he went into work after being up most the night tending to his son he told his secretary to cancel all appointments and he wasn't taking any calls. He paced his office and started yelling at God and letting God know how angry and upset he was that God wasn't doing anything. He left the office and just started driving, pounding on the steering wheel going through all the emotions that we go through when we're upset about something.

Finally after the tears dried up he felt a calm and a presence with him and heard this from God; son know that I am with you and I hurt right along with you, I too had to watch my son die, it was so agonizing that I turned the sky dark and made the day night, I couldn't watch, I had to look away. Just know this every-time you hurt I'm right there with you, when you cry, I cry with you, I feel your pain and know what you are going through. Understand that I cannot always intervene for if I was always to do that you would not have free will and you must be able to see Satan for who he is and all the ugliness that he brings on this earth. You see you have a choice weather to serve me or to reject me in times of sorrow and trouble, to rely on me or turn the other way. Know that I am with you.

After hearing this man's story, listening to what he went through and the answer he got was the answer for me also. It was so enlightening and comforting to me I wanted to share it so you too could understand why God doesn't always heal. He hears us and is with us and will be till the end. Next time you are going through a difficult time remember that God is right there with you carrying you through it. I know it doesn't feel like it at the time, but He is.

Be still and know that I am God, said the Lord.

Where

2012-03-10T00:31:00.001-05:00

I'm not sure where this post belongs, here or in heaven's grocery store.
However here goes.

Why do I question everything? including God. I wonder where He is and why he doesn't help me or give me guidance. why does my life seem to be a nightmare, why does it seem to be a dream. Why is it a hallucination, why can't I seem to get a grip on it any more. I really, really don't know what happened to me.

I'm lost and confused and I don't know where to go or what to do. I have lost my ambition, my drive, my sense of adventure. I want it back and I don't know how to find it.

I want God back in my life and although I believe I found him over 35 yrs. ago, I wonder. I wonder, I wonder and I still wonder, where is He, who is He and why can't I get back in touch with Him.

I'm searching, searching, looking, questioning, praying and still I can't seem to find God nor get his help!!!!!! Where are you God, why do I feel like you don't care. Somewhere in my brain I know you do! Somewhere in my brain I know you love me.

It's my heart that I'm concerned about!!!! I don't feel you in my heart and I want to! I don't know why I don't feel you in my heart. Why aren't you there???

Maybe I'm just confused. I just wish I knew what to do. God I feel lost and confused and I know you are not the god of confusion. I know you give a lot of verses about that but they do not seem to be helping right now.

I'm just wondering right now where are you now!!!!!!!!!! Why can't I hear you????
I want to hear you, I want to know what to do, I want to know how to start or do or whatever?. I need to know, I do not like this feeling of being lost and confused and being alone. (I know God I am not alone but that's how I feel)

I'm not good at speaking things out loud and I know I should according to your word. I guess that is something I need to work on because I know there is power in the tongue or word spoken.

I just need your help God a small merical or something, guidance, direction. Something. I'm not asking for a lot God, I'm just asking for direction, that's all, please give me some direction.

The Power of the Tongue.

2012-03-08T12:04:00.000-05:00

Be careful what you speak.

Words are powerful things, they can lift you up or bring you down. They have the power to give life or destroy. Be careful what you say whether for good or for bad a it will come back to you.

Matthew 12:36-37 But I say unto you that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account of it in the day of judgement. For by the words thou shall be justified, and by the words thou shall be condemned.

Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

James 3:5-8 Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things, Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindles. And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity; so is the tongue among our members that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell. For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed by mankind; but the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

We need to be careful how we speak to others and how we speak to ourselves. We need to learn how to lift each other up and not put down.

First Fruits (Tithes & Offerings)

2011-12-26T21:00:00.003-05:00

We are to give God our first fruits. Now what does that mean? Does it just mean we are to give Him our money, or, does it mean more than that? I believe that it means more than just giving of our income, that's only part of it.

In Genesis we are told to give the first fruit of our labor. Some examples of that: if you grow food, fruit, vegetables (whether your a farmer or a home gardener take 10% of the best of what you've grown and give it to the poor. Only the best will do, anything less and it will not be pleasing to God. After all God gave his very best to us.

If you know how to fix things, say you're a handyman by trade, whatever it may be, carpenter, electrition, etc. Find someone that needs your assistance that can't pay for it and do the work for them without charging them or expecting anything in return.

A teacher: find that special student that is struggling, find out why and help them. There are hospitals with children that I'm sure would love to learn from you. Crafters: make something for a lonely neighbor or someone in a home or hospital, doesn't matter if they are old, young or somewhere in between, there is a lonely soul out there waiting to be touched.

Cab, limousine drivers if you see someone who needs a ride and it seems obvious that they can't afford to pay for a ride offer a free ride to their destination. If you're a cook make a meal for the homeless or a shut in, or invite a struggling neighbor over for a nice hot meal. Your neighbor could live right next store or a struggling co-worker, someone from your church.

Baker: make some cookies, take them to a nursing home or to a hospital, they don't necessarily need to go to the patients only, I'm sure the nurses, doctors and volunteers would like to know that they are appreciated, how about your local fire and police departments, how often do we thank them for being there for our protection?

We all have some type of gift to give. What I've mentioned are just a very very few gifts that are given to us. Some of us have many, some just a few. Don't think for one moment that you do not have any type of gift. We all do and if you are not sure of yours ask God what it is, he'll show you. Find out what you have and start using it and giving it back to God by giving to others.

I could use a good organizer, however, I don't have the funds to hire one at this time. I could list a lot of gifts here that people have and don't even realize it, find your gift and use it for good.

Most think that tithes and offerings are monetary, however, it is so much more than that. Find out what your gifts are and start using them to assist others and give your very best as God will not accept anything less. God will bless you for honoring him and please don't think it will be money for it may be something other than that and probably will be.

God Bless you. Comments always welcomed.

Questions everyone Ask of God!

2011-12-15T19:52:00.000-05:00

Oh God,

Are you listening, do you hear me? Are you there??????

Sometimes God, Father, Redeemer I really don't know if you are listening or not. Sometimes I feel all alone and deserted. I really wonder sometimes if you really will help or intervene. Or whatever.

As far as I know I'm trying, however I may not be doing enough of trying to get to know you. I need help, assistance with this.

My prayer is this oh Lord, God Almighty help (assist) me in this area. I need to get back to where I was when I first accepted you as my Lord and Savior. I need that joy, happiness, knowing that you would take care of it all and protect and guide me. Somehow Lord God I lost that and I want it back.

It has been of 35 yrs (give or take a yr. or so). since I've accepted you and I have a dull memory of it, but I do remember (even though it vague) the peace, joy and comfort, boldness etc. How do I get that youthful stuff back. How do I get back to where I was so confident in your word and truly truly trusted you without a doubt? I want that so Earnesty. How oh God do I get that back???????

I'm sure that there are many more questions out there, however these are some of the ones I have and if I think about it long enough I'm sure I have many more.

What about you? What questions do you have for God? Comments are always welcomed.

Looking for Mom.

2011-12-13T23:54:00.002-05:00

OK Mom,

I'm waiting for you to come home, however I know you never will because you went to be with our Lord. However I'm still waiting because it seems like you shouldn't be gone. When are you going to come home? That is my question!!! When am I truly going to realize you are not coming back here.

I don't want you to be gone, I want you to be here. I want to take care of you. You left way, way too soon.
I wanted you to be cured and whole. I was really, really hoping that you would be cured of your cancer and that we would be roommates per say. I would find a job (full time, part tune) and pay you rent. I was so willing to do that and to take care of you.

However that wasn't to be! I am so, so, so sad about that!

I wanted to get to know you better, I wanted to learn from you. Even though I have told you several times that I love you, I wanted to show you that! I really don't know if I've showed you that or not the short time we had together. I'm still waiting for you to come home, I miss you so much and wish we had talked more.

Where are you Mom? Why aren't you here?! We had such a short, short time together; I thought it would be longer than a couple of months. I came here in the month of June and you departed this life in early September. I was totally not expecting that. I was really hoping that you would be here a lot longer.

I must say Mom I miss you tremendously and for right now I'm still looking for you to come home, because I'm here on vacation and you needed to go to work and do what you need to do. So I'm here at your house waiting for you to come home and I'm making dinner for us. Come home Mom so we can have dinner together.

I love and miss you Mom and I am so happy that you are no longer in pain and that you are with our Lord.
However I'm still waiting for you to come home. I miss you so very very much.

Love,
Julia

The Man who changed the timeline.

2011-12-07T08:59:00.001-05:00

Thinking about all the ancient religions and all the gods that have come and gone, I know of only one who actually had such an impact that He changed the calendar, which separated the ancient from the new. There was only one who caused the timeline to be separated because of Him. There is no other that has done this. He had such a profound impact on the lives of people in His time and it continues on to this day.

Imagine: born in a stable raised a carpenter’s son, had chores he had to do and probably assisted with the family business as he grew up. Participated in all the family gatherings, played with other children, just a regular kid. He went to church on the Sabbath with his family, celebrated the holidays, just a regular person.

Then one day he gets baptized by his cousin and is called to go preach to the people, give them the good news and He goes and does what he is called to do. And what he preaches and teaches has changed the world. It has changed it so much, that time has been separated into BC and AC (before Christ and after Christ). There is no other that has done this, none who has made such a change in history as Christ.

So I don’t know what all the fuss is about with unbelievers not wanting to celebrate this awesome persons birthday, who brought us such good news, that died for us and is able to give us such joy and peace if we only do what He ask. Although we ourselves make it difficult, it really is not if we only allow Him to live his life through us and trust in Him.

Read the bible for yourself, especially the New Testament (gospel of John is a good place to start) and read about what the things he did and the things he taught, you just might be surprised.