Good Morning,
Kindness
22 Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. Romans 11:22-23
Do you ever stop and see the kindness of others? You might not see it because kindness can sometimes be overwhelmed by the negativity of this world. However if you stop and focus, it is pretty easy to see when you look for it because it shines such a big light when there is so much darkness. I experienced some unexpected kindness this week from someone who cares deeply for her own family, but she also cares deeply for others. That little light that shined on me today will be one that will live in me and now I hope that I can return kindness in the same fashion. Take a moment to shine kindness on someone this week and see what kind of light is produced.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
Friday, May 26, 2017
Friday, May 19, 2017
Fantastic Friday #576 - Complete
Complete
11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:11-13
Do you ever find yourself not completely understanding a situation? You might react in a way is negative or completely out of character for you. Sometimes we don't understand a situation because you aren't looking further than what we think are the facts. Sometimes we make assumptions that are completely different than what is actually happening. How do we battle this? It is clear in this scripture, because it is as simple as loving one another for who we are and this love makes us complete with Christ in us. The Spirit guides and we should listen more to what the still small voice says than what noise the world throws us. Let God live in you and make yourself complete.
Have a great weekend.
11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:11-13
Do you ever find yourself not completely understanding a situation? You might react in a way is negative or completely out of character for you. Sometimes we don't understand a situation because you aren't looking further than what we think are the facts. Sometimes we make assumptions that are completely different than what is actually happening. How do we battle this? It is clear in this scripture, because it is as simple as loving one another for who we are and this love makes us complete with Christ in us. The Spirit guides and we should listen more to what the still small voice says than what noise the world throws us. Let God live in you and make yourself complete.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Fantastic Friday #575 - Features
Features
14 The earth takes shape like clay under a seal;
its features stand out like those of a garment. Job 38:14
Take a look at yourself in the mirror and then tell me what features you see in yourself. I have a goatee and in it there is some grey hair. I also see who when I smile, I have these little creases by my mouth. I also see blue eyes and a nose that I broke when I was 14. Now take a closer look in the mirror. Do you see the love in your eyes, the pain you might be suffering, the anxiety you might feel, the unknown steps you must take, or the reflection of Christ. Just like this scripture talks about features standing out of the earth when the clay is pressed over the seal, so are your features seen more clearly when you look more deeply. Remember that Christ lives in us, the hope that we have in His return is an impression that all who look at us should see. Let your features shine and let the pain and hurt be covered by a veil of love from Christ our Savior. A friend who passed away this week let his features stand out and so should you. Light your light shine. He did.
Have a great weekend.
14 The earth takes shape like clay under a seal;
its features stand out like those of a garment. Job 38:14
Take a look at yourself in the mirror and then tell me what features you see in yourself. I have a goatee and in it there is some grey hair. I also see who when I smile, I have these little creases by my mouth. I also see blue eyes and a nose that I broke when I was 14. Now take a closer look in the mirror. Do you see the love in your eyes, the pain you might be suffering, the anxiety you might feel, the unknown steps you must take, or the reflection of Christ. Just like this scripture talks about features standing out of the earth when the clay is pressed over the seal, so are your features seen more clearly when you look more deeply. Remember that Christ lives in us, the hope that we have in His return is an impression that all who look at us should see. Let your features shine and let the pain and hurt be covered by a veil of love from Christ our Savior. A friend who passed away this week let his features stand out and so should you. Light your light shine. He did.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Fantastic Friday #574 - Learn
Learn
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 8:10-11
Do you learn much? Do you know those people who never seem to learn anything from their mistakes? Maybe it is because they are pursuing the wrong things. Solomon talks about instruction in this scripture and how important it is compared to the finest silver and how that instruction leads to knowledge which is even more important than gold, and how that leads to wisdom which is more precious than rubies. Yes, I reiterated scripture, because sometimes we need to hear things more than once. Sometimes we need to Learn where we fall short. All of us fall short in wisdom, knowledge and listening to instruction, because many times we are pursuing things of this world. During this week away from work I have realized that God is trying to show me how important it is to learn from my children and what they can show me. Take a moment to learn this week, because it can only lead to knowledge and wisdom over time.
Have a great weekend.
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 8:10-11
Do you learn much? Do you know those people who never seem to learn anything from their mistakes? Maybe it is because they are pursuing the wrong things. Solomon talks about instruction in this scripture and how important it is compared to the finest silver and how that instruction leads to knowledge which is even more important than gold, and how that leads to wisdom which is more precious than rubies. Yes, I reiterated scripture, because sometimes we need to hear things more than once. Sometimes we need to Learn where we fall short. All of us fall short in wisdom, knowledge and listening to instruction, because many times we are pursuing things of this world. During this week away from work I have realized that God is trying to show me how important it is to learn from my children and what they can show me. Take a moment to learn this week, because it can only lead to knowledge and wisdom over time.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, April 28, 2017
Fantastic Friday #573 - Stand
Stand
16 This is what the Lord says:
“Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls.
But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ Jeremiah 6:16
How many of you stand still for any period of time? When you stand still, what do you look at or think about? Many of you know what things in this world cause you not to stop and stand still, and it usually is because you are running from one place to another. If you listen to the Lord, does he tell you to run from here to there, and not slow down? No, he tells you things like are in this scripture. Stand and look. Stand up. Stand firm. Stand against. Why do you think God wants us to stand? Maybe because when we stand we are still and we can focus on what's ahead of us or things stay in focus. Think about when you walk somewhere fast or run somewhere, can those things stay in focus? Probably not, so take a moment to Stand and see the path God wants you to walk in.
Have a great weekend.
16 This is what the Lord says:
“Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls.
But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ Jeremiah 6:16
How many of you stand still for any period of time? When you stand still, what do you look at or think about? Many of you know what things in this world cause you not to stop and stand still, and it usually is because you are running from one place to another. If you listen to the Lord, does he tell you to run from here to there, and not slow down? No, he tells you things like are in this scripture. Stand and look. Stand up. Stand firm. Stand against. Why do you think God wants us to stand? Maybe because when we stand we are still and we can focus on what's ahead of us or things stay in focus. Think about when you walk somewhere fast or run somewhere, can those things stay in focus? Probably not, so take a moment to Stand and see the path God wants you to walk in.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, April 21, 2017
Fantastic Friday #572 - Prepare
Prepare
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
2 Timothy 4:1-2
How do you prepare for the day? Do you start the night before or are you a morning last minute preparation individual? Everyone prepares for their day in different ways, and there are certain routines in our life that we find ourselves doing over and over again. Is one of those routines prayer? God wants us to be prepared to preach the word through our actions and opportunities, but if we don't prepare with prayer, how do you think that will work. I have friends who can be quite impatient with others and how they act, but I know that if they prayed for that patience daily that God would give it to them and would probably reveal a whole new side of them. The thing is, we all have to prepare and need to make sure that we do so in the right way, by humbly bowing before God and giving Him the praise He deserves. Prepare by praying, I know you will see a difference.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
How do you prepare for the day? Do you start the night before or are you a morning last minute preparation individual? Everyone prepares for their day in different ways, and there are certain routines in our life that we find ourselves doing over and over again. Is one of those routines prayer? God wants us to be prepared to preach the word through our actions and opportunities, but if we don't prepare with prayer, how do you think that will work. I have friends who can be quite impatient with others and how they act, but I know that if they prayed for that patience daily that God would give it to them and would probably reveal a whole new side of them. The thing is, we all have to prepare and need to make sure that we do so in the right way, by humbly bowing before God and giving Him the praise He deserves. Prepare by praying, I know you will see a difference.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
Friday, April 14, 2017
Fantastic Friday #571 - Living
Living
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:3-4
Are you living, or are you living? There are really three types of living if you closely look at life. Many people these days are living in the world with the evil and debauchery that pulls them away from the true living that God wants for us. There are many who are living around the world, trying not to enter the evil that surrounds us, but they can slip into living lives not completely devoted to God. Then there are those who are Living for the Lord and all that he wants for us. It is amazing how much better our life is when we focus on Living for the Lord instead of all the distractions that we face. Jesus died for us, was resurrected for us and provided a way for us to live with Him again. What a joyful life we can lead knowing this.
Have a great weekend.
Are you living, or are you living? There are really three types of living if you closely look at life. Many people these days are living in the world with the evil and debauchery that pulls them away from the true living that God wants for us. There are many who are living around the world, trying not to enter the evil that surrounds us, but they can slip into living lives not completely devoted to God. Then there are those who are Living for the Lord and all that he wants for us. It is amazing how much better our life is when we focus on Living for the Lord instead of all the distractions that we face. Jesus died for us, was resurrected for us and provided a way for us to live with Him again. What a joyful life we can lead knowing this.
Have a great weekend.
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