There's More... Are you desperate?
How much capacity is there for God in your life?
Now is the point where we either
seize the moment or look back with
everlasting shame that we missed it!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Sleep Song for My Girls
I love poetry, just like I love the lyrics of a good song. Tonight while I was reading some poems, I stumbled on this sweet poetic reminder of my two little girls (not so little any more?). This poem is called "Sleep Song" and it is written by Ephemera. I tweaked the ending just a bit to work for both of my "girls".
sleep song
Bedtime, little moonbeam.
See the stars? They're sleepy, too—
all blinky-eyed and snuggled in
like you need to do;
but the very, very moment
that you drift off into slumber,
the whole world sighs and smiles
at you, its dreaming little wonder,
and the bunnies in their hutches
and the sparrows in their nests,
they sleep, too, my little moon,
all fuzzy, warm and blessed
to have spent another perfect day
with perfect girls like you.
Now tomorrow waits to meet you,
and I'll be waiting, too.
See the stars? They're sleepy, too—
all blinky-eyed and snuggled in
like you need to do;
but the very, very moment
that you drift off into slumber,
the whole world sighs and smiles
at you, its dreaming little wonder,
and the bunnies in their hutches
and the sparrows in their nests,
they sleep, too, my little moon,
all fuzzy, warm and blessed
to have spent another perfect day
with perfect girls like you.
Now tomorrow waits to meet you,
and I'll be waiting, too.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Two Are Better Than One
I've been feeling very sick these last couple of days. I took Monday and Tuesday off of work and pretty much slept the entire days away. As I laid there I thought about how difficult it is to exercise my faith when I am feeling so sick. Any other time, I have faith to believe in miracles. I have faith for others to receiving their healing, but when I'm sick I feel like I'm just grasping the air.
There's a scripture in Isaiah 55 that says "Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near." I know that my Father never leaves me, but I also realize that when I'm not feeling well, I have a difficult time seeking Him. This is one of the reasons that it is so important to have friends who can and will faithfully lift you in prayer. Friends who will literally tear through the roof and lower you into the throne room if that's what it takes.
I make it a point to *always* pray for any friend who asks for prayer. Not just say "I'll pray" but seriously stop for a brief time and lift their needs. I do this because when their faith may not be strong, mine is, and one day when I'm down, I may need them to reach out and lift me as well.
"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken."
-Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
There's a scripture in Isaiah 55 that says "Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near." I know that my Father never leaves me, but I also realize that when I'm not feeling well, I have a difficult time seeking Him. This is one of the reasons that it is so important to have friends who can and will faithfully lift you in prayer. Friends who will literally tear through the roof and lower you into the throne room if that's what it takes.
I make it a point to *always* pray for any friend who asks for prayer. Not just say "I'll pray" but seriously stop for a brief time and lift their needs. I do this because when their faith may not be strong, mine is, and one day when I'm down, I may need them to reach out and lift me as well.
"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken."
-Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Waiting on the Lord
It's Sunday night and as I reflect back on the week that I just came through, I am in awe of my Father's love. It was such an amazing week in His presence. Both Tuesday and Friday nights were so good.
Tuesday night, I had the privilege of spending a couple hours in prayer with four awesome men of God. Together we pressed in and broke through like never before. It was as if our Father opened the heavens and rained down his love and goodness upon us. His presence was so thick and tangible that for a good 10-15 minutes I could do nothing but cry as I laid face down on the floor. I was completely lost in His love, and it was as if warm, thick oil was being poured over my head and onto the floor. Words cannot even begin to describe! The tears were followed by an overwhelming sense of joy and spurts of laughter. As I stood to shout praises to God, I felt so filled with the Holy Spirit; filled to overflowing. My whole being was consumed with God's love. I've heard of people feeling drunk in the spirit, and this was the first time I've ever experienced this. There's so much more I could write about how the Lord moved among us. I'm still basking in His presence from this night and I'm so thankful for the privilege of experiencing His love in such a tangible way.
The Father is seeking worshipers. He promises that if you seek Him, you will find Him. Just press in, press in, press in. Don't give up!! Don't give up!! Wait on the Lord... He has soooo much for you!
Tuesday night, I had the privilege of spending a couple hours in prayer with four awesome men of God. Together we pressed in and broke through like never before. It was as if our Father opened the heavens and rained down his love and goodness upon us. His presence was so thick and tangible that for a good 10-15 minutes I could do nothing but cry as I laid face down on the floor. I was completely lost in His love, and it was as if warm, thick oil was being poured over my head and onto the floor. Words cannot even begin to describe! The tears were followed by an overwhelming sense of joy and spurts of laughter. As I stood to shout praises to God, I felt so filled with the Holy Spirit; filled to overflowing. My whole being was consumed with God's love. I've heard of people feeling drunk in the spirit, and this was the first time I've ever experienced this. There's so much more I could write about how the Lord moved among us. I'm still basking in His presence from this night and I'm so thankful for the privilege of experiencing His love in such a tangible way.
The Father is seeking worshipers. He promises that if you seek Him, you will find Him. Just press in, press in, press in. Don't give up!! Don't give up!! Wait on the Lord... He has soooo much for you!
"I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD."
-Psalm 27:13-14
Friday, March 4, 2011
Falling in Love With You
"I keep falling in love, falling in love with you.
I love, I love .. I love your presence"
You Deserve It All
By Josh Baldwin
(My Pastor's Son)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
So Thankful
I know this may sound strange; but tonight, I am so thankful for all the bad things that have happened in my life. All of the suffering, pain, trials and heartache have pulled me so much closer to my Father God.
Psalm 34:17-18 says...
This IS my testimony! My Father has rescued me! I have grown so much through all of the troubles. I am thankful for the person that I have become because of them.
Thank you again Lord for your faithfulness!
Psalm 34:17-18 says...
The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
He rescues them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
This IS my testimony! My Father has rescued me! I have grown so much through all of the troubles. I am thankful for the person that I have become because of them.
Thank you again Lord for your faithfulness!
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