I was going to write this closer to Thanksgiving, but God had other ideas. It's important that I do it now, given some things that I've been dealing with.
I was just sitting outside thinking about how, if I started counting my blessings now, I would still be doing that on Thanksgiving Day. Because they are too numerous to count.
This is what came to my mind: If I wake up in the morning, that means Go blessed me with rest, a place to sleep, and a room to sleep in. If I get up and take a shower, He blessed me with running water and a bathroom. If I can fix my coffee, He blessed me with electricity and a kitchen. And when I can sit down, rested, clean, and with a hot drink and do my Bible study, that means I can walk, read, and write.
Now keep in mind that this all happens in less than 10 hours. I still have 14 hours to realize what I've been blessed with!
The most important thing of all, is that when you read this you will know that I have been blessed with a great family.
Sometimes we all get caught up in the craziness of life and the way the world thinks that we should live it, and we forget to, "Be still." Then we wonder why things aren't working out or going our way.
So take a minute to stop and think about what God has blessed you with this holiday season. Just going through one day and noticing everything that happened will amaze you! Don't sweat the small stuff, but pay attention to it. Because sometimes those are the greatest blessings we get.
So I pray that all of you have a Happy, Safe, & Blessed Thanksgiving!
Love to you all!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
No Condemnation
Over the past few months, as I progress into the next phase of my life, I have seen, heard, and personally experienced condemnation. This has become a huge problem in the world today.
As individuals in this world, we can take a stand, obey God, and put an end to this once and for all!
Matthew 7:1-3 says: Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?
None of us have the right to judge anyone, for any reason. Just because someone is "different" from us in some way, doesn't change the fact that God loves them, so we should too.
He created us all with a specific purpose for our lives and the abilities to fulfill that purpose. He made us different, and God doesn't make mistakes.
So, no body shape or size, skin or eye color, hair style, way they dress, religion they practice, or whether they're rich or poor, makes no difference. We are all God's unique creations. We are all different, and we are all loved by Him.
John 15-12 says: This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
I Corinthians 13-13 says: And now abide faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Now I can go on with the Bible verses that speak about the importance of not judging others, but loving them instead, but I think you get my point.
Let's all get busy and do our best to welcome people, instead of judging or condemning them. Let the way you live your life, make a difference in the life of others. Together we can change the world one life at a time.
As individuals in this world, we can take a stand, obey God, and put an end to this once and for all!
Matthew 7:1-3 says: Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?
None of us have the right to judge anyone, for any reason. Just because someone is "different" from us in some way, doesn't change the fact that God loves them, so we should too.
He created us all with a specific purpose for our lives and the abilities to fulfill that purpose. He made us different, and God doesn't make mistakes.
So, no body shape or size, skin or eye color, hair style, way they dress, religion they practice, or whether they're rich or poor, makes no difference. We are all God's unique creations. We are all different, and we are all loved by Him.
John 15-12 says: This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
I Corinthians 13-13 says: And now abide faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Now I can go on with the Bible verses that speak about the importance of not judging others, but loving them instead, but I think you get my point.
Let's all get busy and do our best to welcome people, instead of judging or condemning them. Let the way you live your life, make a difference in the life of others. Together we can change the world one life at a time.
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