Saturday, October 12, 2019

True Christianity



The way we view the future lies in how we see the past
And how we do respond to how the die in life is cast
As each event can mold us and the virtue we might lose
Or can be simply building blocks upon which we might choose

To build a reputation as a follower of God
By how we overcome through Him to walk the path we trod
Not looking back though tempted often by the folks we know
But always looking forward to where Christ would have us go

And sharing how His victory is found not in the pain
Of constantly repeating failure often and again
But in the way we seek His presence each and every day
And let Him be the One Who's glory fills the things we say

As we seek those who'll listen with the most attentive ear
To learn the Truth and not just ponder all the things they hear
By studying and asking questions as we all should do
When starting out a new adventure God will bring us to

For God is never startled by the things that come our way
He's never caught in our confusion when He hears us pray
For He knows all things when they happen as they have before
And He has every need provided we are looking for

That will make us the stronger not just for ourselves alone
But for the ones to whom He'll bring us where His seed is sown
That we might help Him bring to harvest fruit His Word will bear
By all the words of our compassion that reveal we care

Because we've been where they've been also and we've found the Way
That God through Jesus has provided for that glorious day
When at His coming Christ will see us as His precious own
Whom He's ordained to live forever with Him on His throne

Because we did not let the devil use the things we've done
To be a tool with which to tear us from God's precious Son
But used instead that meant for evil as a tool instead
To reach another steeped in sorrow to lift up their head

And seek the One through prayer and study Who's prepared a Home
Where those once caught in sin and sorrow will need never roam
As they will have a bond with Jesus perfect strong and true
Because when tempted they surrendered just as Christ would do

John 1:1-12; Luke 8:1-2; Mark 14:3-9
True Christianity
Lee Forbes
(Google image, Building blocks)

Let's pray-

   Father, the way we view the future oft times is how we see our past, and can influence and mold us. With Your help, though, we can build our lives like building blocks, upon the virtue of the Lord Jesus Christ.
   We can build a reputation as Your followers and walk the path of obedience, looking forward to where Christ would have us go. May we be seeking His presence each and every day, and allow Him to guide the things we say, do and think.
   We know that You are never startled by the things that come our way, nor are You caught in our confusion as we pray. You know when all things will happen as they have before, but You will provide our every need to become overcomers.
   We will become stronger in our faith and trust, not just for ourselves, but for others where Christ's Word is sown, to be able to show our compassion that reveals we care.
   We ask for Your help to not let the devil use the things we've done as a tool to tear us from Christ, Your precious Son, that we may reach another who's steeped in sorrow, to life up their head.
   It's in Christ's name we pray. Amen

101 - 105 of 200 one-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more this week- 

101. 1 Cor. 15:33 "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
102. Ps. 86:10 "For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone."
103. 1 John 5:14 "And this is the confidence we have in him, That, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us."
104. 2 Cor. 10:17 "But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."
105. Ps. 107:9 "For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness."

Today's quotes-

7 Scriptures That Show How Important Grandparents Are

Jennifer Waddle- 
“What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.” —Rudy Giuliani
I still remember the simple lessons taught to me by my grandmother Helen. She taught me how to stitch a straight line, how to fold tea towels, and how to pray. The time she spent with me, and the things she passed on, are still invaluable treasures that I cherish
[A must-read for all grandparents! Excellent material!]

Today's quotes-

 ~ Tim Gustafson- We're to "put on the new self, created to be like God" (Eph. 4:4) This means a lifestyle of honesty and integrity, usefulness and generosity (vv. 25-28). Above all, it's marked by kindness, compassion, and forgiveness (v. 32). Such Christlike behavior starkly contrasts with the darkness we once lived in. "As children of light" (5:8) we reflect the One who is the Light (See 1 John 1:5-7). (Insight for 10/2/19 in Our Daily Bread)

~ Mary Southerland- "I began to understand that praise is not a feeling but a choice, a step of obedience taken without the assurance of a changed circumstance or the elimination of a trial. Praise focuses on God, not the circumstance, and fixes its gaze upon God’s truth and God’s character instead of the trial at hand or just ahead. That is why we can celebrate the battle before it begins. The outcome is neither our responsibility nor our goal. Praise begins and ends with faith in the very nature, personality and integrity of God . . . 
and that never changes." 

 Words of wisdom-

 ~ Our God will enable us to walk and make progress upon our high places of trouble, suffering or responsibility. We can trust Him!
~ When we sit quietly in God's Presence, receiving His thoughts for the day, we should not be in a hurry; as He is not.

Today's guest post-

The Power of Words

Dorothy Sadoh

I was in shock as I heard the negative words that rolled out of my mouth.
I had awoken with a deep sense of failure. I felt as if I was achieving nothing. I had been out of work for five months, and our finances were tight. We were missing payments, and my job hunt looked bleak. Suddenly, I stopped talking in the midst of my negativity and heard a quiet reminder telling me, “You will have what you say.”

Today's Scripture-

       Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) "Death and life are in the 
       power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat 
       its fruit.

        Heb. 6:19, 20 NKJV) "This hope we have as an anchor 
       of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters 
       the Presence behind the veil, [see Lev. 16:2, 15].
       (v. 20) Where the forerunner has entered for us, even 
       Jesus, having become High Priest forever according 
       to the order of Melchizedek."

        1 Thess. 32:12 (NKJV) "That you would have a walk 
       worthy of  God who calls you into His own kingdom 
       and glory."


#5 Finished and Unfinished Work
15th- Tuesday's post by Andrew Murray

#6 Temples of the Spirit
17th- Thursday's post by Andrew Murray

Real-Time Relationship Restoration
19th- Saturday's post by Elisa Pulliam

#7 Experiencing Life in Him
22nd- Tuesday's post by Andrew Murray
       
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