Hell-o ... anybody out there? I haven't posted anything for a year. I keep asking myself why I'm posting one now, had no comments on the last two. Well, when the Lord tells me to do something I at least try. I hope this helps someone.
I Give Up
By
Bradley C. Barnett
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
How many times have you just wanted to give up? Nothing in your life is going right; the plans you have made, the plans you want to make, a family member has left you hanging or maybe even your marriage is taking a strain, you feel like your world is collapsing in around you. The dictionary explains giving up as, hand over; deliver; surrender, stop having or doing, stop trying, have no more hope for, a yielding to force or pressure. Any of those sound familiar? I have experienced all of them, at once! Many of them at this very moment.
Why haven’t I just totally lost it? Because my faith in God’s Word. I look at people in the Bible like Moses, David, Job, Ruth and many more, all the way Paul and that’s including Jesus too. Did they ever feel like giving up? I’m sure they did, but what kept them going was their faith in God. Look at Psalms 102:4-8, part of the “prayer of the afflicted”; 4 My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread. 5 By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. 6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert. 7 I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. 8 Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me. Are you afflicted and overwhelmed at times like I am? It says in Matthew 10:29-33, and I shine with the words that Jesus spoke; 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Let’s stop here for a few minutes and pray. Thank God for all that He has done in our lives, confess our sins and ask forgiveness, then pour out our hearts for His mercy and be blessed with His grace when it comes, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Throughout the Bible men, and women, were fighting trials and tribulations, pressing on to do God’s will. Should we do any less?
I taught my children as they grew old enough to understand that if they take their hurt, whatever it may be, physical pain, sadness, whatever, and multiply it by 10 or 100 or even 1000 fold, that is what somebody else may be going through. There is always somebody, somewhere, worse off than you.
I am not the man I once was and at times I want to just give up. My faith in God will not let me. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews says a lot about faith but verse six says it all; 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. By faith, by faith, by faith, and it is the same today as it was 2,000, even 3,000 years ago, by faith I/We can have, as long as we give the glory to God.
So, do we give up or give in to the powers of God through His mercy and grace? My faith in the word of God will keep me afloat as I face sometimes a multitude of trials.
Give up? NEVER! Thank you father God for all that you have done, all that you are doing and all that is yet to come. In Jesus’ name. Amen
MGBYAKY + remember JLY
Bradley C. Barnett
10 Jan. 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Friday, January 21, 2011
To Forgive or Not to Forgive
Well here it is Jan. 2011 ....... I sure hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and a wonderful & safe new years. Kathy and I spent the time with her mom and dad in Ill., up near Champagne. It turned into a working vacation for us however. As it turned out we did some work up stairs for pops to keep him busy and out of our way so we could take over the living room and remove the falling down plaster ceiling and panel the whole room with an open beam type design. It took us almost the whole 4 weeks we were there, only because I can't do/work like I use too. Anyway, for a rushed job it turned out pretty good and ma and pa in-law are happy with the final out come. Shoot, we even brought back a couple 4 legged babies, they were 2 months old on the 17th. I was looking for one, but Kathy had to get two, keep each other company you know, o-well, that's kind of how she is. Anyway, our trip north for the holidays was very trying and I came across something I wrote that helped me out of getting to stress out and I would like to share it. Who knows, maybe it will open a door for you .......
Through My Mind’s Eye
by
Bradley C. Barnett
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
To Forgive or Not to Forgive
My wife asked me recently about forgiveness and how it should work. Now I know she knows how to forgive or I would be out sleeping with the dogs at least once a week, ok, maybe twice. But how does one forgive or ask forgiveness from another?
To forgive someone, for a lot of us, is hard to do. It’s that fleshy thing that always gets in the way; the anger and vengeful thoughts that open a door for Satan to influence our thoughts, our struggling walk with Christ. Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:14+15 (14) For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: (15) But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Do we not want our heavenly Father to forgive our trespasses? We are required, as written from the words of Jesus, to forgive one another. But because of one circumstance or another sometimes it’s so very hard to do. Among anger, there could also be fear of one form or another. Fear of the forgiveness or being forgiven not being accepted, fear of personal contact due to past history, etc... Whatever the reason/fear might be,
Before I was born again, it was hard for me to forgive and to ask forgiveness. Now, as I study Gods word on forgiving and forgiveness it is becoming easier for me to understand why. However, there are people that I probably will never see again and some that I would rather not ever see again, still, I have asked our Father God to forgive me and also them for our transgressions against each other.
Is that appropriate, to ask God’s forgiveness without the person knowing? I think so, I hope so. In Mark 11:25+26, Jesus says (25) And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught (anything; any part or item) against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. (26) But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
I am not a scholar of the Bible but I do try my best, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to understand the teachings of God’s word. Those last two verses, Mark 11:25+26, tell me to forgive, no matter what. Not forgiving someone is like making a judgment against them and that is not a good thing for us to do either. Look at Luke 6:37+38 (37) Judge not and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: (38) Give, and it shall be given unto you: Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom, for with the same measure that ye mete (to allot or distribute by or as by) withal it shall be measured to you again.
We all have to make judgments and we all judge one another to some degree. It’s how we judge that we need to be careful of, and always forgive. Matthew 18:21+22 tells us the best way to follow; (21) Then came Peter to Him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? (22) Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, until seven times: But, until seventy times seven. Now that’s only 490 times, and if I’m not mistaken, to me anyway, that was Jesus’ way of saying, just do it and don’t worry about counting.
Think of this; Even as Jesus hung there on the cross, held by three large spikes, he asked his and our Father God to forgive those that put him there, for they knew not what they did, Luke 23:34.
It’s not easy for us to follow in the exact steps of Jesus, but the act of asking forgiveness, for someone else or for ourselves and forgiving someone else, in a sincere loving prayer to God in Jesus’ name, would be a step in the right direction.
Dear Father God, please forgive me of my transgressive thoughts and behavior towards others and please forgive others for the same against me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
03 Nov. 2010
Through My Mind’s Eye
by
Bradley C. Barnett
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
To Forgive or Not to Forgive
My wife asked me recently about forgiveness and how it should work. Now I know she knows how to forgive or I would be out sleeping with the dogs at least once a week, ok, maybe twice. But how does one forgive or ask forgiveness from another?
To forgive someone, for a lot of us, is hard to do. It’s that fleshy thing that always gets in the way; the anger and vengeful thoughts that open a door for Satan to influence our thoughts, our struggling walk with Christ. Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:14+15 (14) For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: (15) But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Do we not want our heavenly Father to forgive our trespasses? We are required, as written from the words of Jesus, to forgive one another. But because of one circumstance or another sometimes it’s so very hard to do. Among anger, there could also be fear of one form or another. Fear of the forgiveness or being forgiven not being accepted, fear of personal contact due to past history, etc... Whatever the reason/fear might be,
Before I was born again, it was hard for me to forgive and to ask forgiveness. Now, as I study Gods word on forgiving and forgiveness it is becoming easier for me to understand why. However, there are people that I probably will never see again and some that I would rather not ever see again, still, I have asked our Father God to forgive me and also them for our transgressions against each other.
Is that appropriate, to ask God’s forgiveness without the person knowing? I think so, I hope so. In Mark 11:25+26, Jesus says (25) And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught (anything; any part or item) against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. (26) But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
I am not a scholar of the Bible but I do try my best, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to understand the teachings of God’s word. Those last two verses, Mark 11:25+26, tell me to forgive, no matter what. Not forgiving someone is like making a judgment against them and that is not a good thing for us to do either. Look at Luke 6:37+38 (37) Judge not and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: (38) Give, and it shall be given unto you: Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom, for with the same measure that ye mete (to allot or distribute by or as by) withal it shall be measured to you again.
We all have to make judgments and we all judge one another to some degree. It’s how we judge that we need to be careful of, and always forgive. Matthew 18:21+22 tells us the best way to follow; (21) Then came Peter to Him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? (22) Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, until seven times: But, until seventy times seven. Now that’s only 490 times, and if I’m not mistaken, to me anyway, that was Jesus’ way of saying, just do it and don’t worry about counting.
Think of this; Even as Jesus hung there on the cross, held by three large spikes, he asked his and our Father God to forgive those that put him there, for they knew not what they did, Luke 23:34.
It’s not easy for us to follow in the exact steps of Jesus, but the act of asking forgiveness, for someone else or for ourselves and forgiving someone else, in a sincere loving prayer to God in Jesus’ name, would be a step in the right direction.
Dear Father God, please forgive me of my transgressive thoughts and behavior towards others and please forgive others for the same against me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
03 Nov. 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Just Because
A little something to brighten your day. It's been 3 months sense my last post, as my wife pointed out yesterday. Yesterday, another birthday come and gone. Is everyone ready for Christmas? I'm one of those who always waits for Christmas eve, go in - grab it- and get out.
I have a couple things to post but what I would really like to do right now is just wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas. And don't forget to tell others you love them, as I do you.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
What is a Sacrifice
Through My Mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
What is a Sacrifice?
by
Bradley C. Barnett
Just like all of you, I have made sacrifices. From not going fishing for a day with my kids to taking the fall for another. They were my decisions and I blame none other than myself for the outcome. Even though sometimes I still felt angry with myself I have learned to live with the decisions/sacrifices that I have made.
There isn’t one person that doesn’t make some sort of sacrifice every day. What I mean about that would be better explained from the dictionary. “2. A giving up of some cherished or desired object, person, idea, etc., usually for the sake of something else: also, that which is so given up. 4. A reduction of price that leaves little or no profit or involves loss.” Taken from The Reader’s Digest Great Encyclopedic Dictionary.
Why am I talking about sacrifices you ask? Well, I was sitting around one day thinking of all the ones I have made and the ones that I will probably make in the future, and all the people I have listened to or have overheard complaining about having to do this or that. So, I wanted to bring to your attention about some very important facts and aspects of life that you don’t know or just may have forgotten.
The list of sacrifices made in a person’s life time is as far as East is from West. How important are our sacrifices? Are they as important as the young soldier that gives the ultimate sacrifice for us, his country, to be free, so we can continue complaining about our insignificant sacrifices? We should be ashamed!
To put all this in a nut shell; when was the last time you dusted off your Bible and cracked it open and studied (just don’t read, study) the contents? You will find that between sacrifice, sacrificed, sacrifices and sacrificing, presented to us by bibletab.com there are a grand total of 635 occasions where it is spoken of such actions. Read about all those and then start thinking about all the sacrifices you have made so far. After that task has been accomplished find Matthew 27:50, Mark 15:37, Luke 23:46 and John 19:30, Jesus’ last breath. Are you feeling it yet?
In Matthew I was curious. In Mark I was beginning to feel something. In Luke I was getting excited. In John I was shown more than I could imagine and all the sacrifices that I had made, along with the anger, seemed to dissipate as I realized that they were/are insignificant to our Lords sacrifice that he gave to us for our salvation, his Son Jesus.
Now when my sacrifices start riding up on me and I feel the anger and self pity that arises they are easily forgotten because I think of that sacrifice that was made for me and say a thank you, Father God.
What is your sacrifice? Just a little something to think about.
Thank you Father God for all that you have done, all that you are doing and all that is yet to come. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Remember – JLY + MGBYAKY
Love to All
Monday, 26 October 2009
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
What is a Sacrifice?
by
Bradley C. Barnett
Just like all of you, I have made sacrifices. From not going fishing for a day with my kids to taking the fall for another. They were my decisions and I blame none other than myself for the outcome. Even though sometimes I still felt angry with myself I have learned to live with the decisions/sacrifices that I have made.
There isn’t one person that doesn’t make some sort of sacrifice every day. What I mean about that would be better explained from the dictionary. “2. A giving up of some cherished or desired object, person, idea, etc., usually for the sake of something else: also, that which is so given up. 4. A reduction of price that leaves little or no profit or involves loss.” Taken from The Reader’s Digest Great Encyclopedic Dictionary.
Why am I talking about sacrifices you ask? Well, I was sitting around one day thinking of all the ones I have made and the ones that I will probably make in the future, and all the people I have listened to or have overheard complaining about having to do this or that. So, I wanted to bring to your attention about some very important facts and aspects of life that you don’t know or just may have forgotten.
The list of sacrifices made in a person’s life time is as far as East is from West. How important are our sacrifices? Are they as important as the young soldier that gives the ultimate sacrifice for us, his country, to be free, so we can continue complaining about our insignificant sacrifices? We should be ashamed!
To put all this in a nut shell; when was the last time you dusted off your Bible and cracked it open and studied (just don’t read, study) the contents? You will find that between sacrifice, sacrificed, sacrifices and sacrificing, presented to us by bibletab.com there are a grand total of 635 occasions where it is spoken of such actions. Read about all those and then start thinking about all the sacrifices you have made so far. After that task has been accomplished find Matthew 27:50, Mark 15:37, Luke 23:46 and John 19:30, Jesus’ last breath. Are you feeling it yet?
In Matthew I was curious. In Mark I was beginning to feel something. In Luke I was getting excited. In John I was shown more than I could imagine and all the sacrifices that I had made, along with the anger, seemed to dissipate as I realized that they were/are insignificant to our Lords sacrifice that he gave to us for our salvation, his Son Jesus.
Now when my sacrifices start riding up on me and I feel the anger and self pity that arises they are easily forgotten because I think of that sacrifice that was made for me and say a thank you, Father God.
What is your sacrifice? Just a little something to think about.
Thank you Father God for all that you have done, all that you are doing and all that is yet to come. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Remember – JLY + MGBYAKY
Love to All
Monday, 26 October 2009
Monday, August 2, 2010
Hi Everybody ....... :}> Here it is August already. I pray that everything goes well with everyone.
Here's a little something I wrote last year about being afraid, something we very seldom think about and sometimes should.
Are You Afraid?
By
Bradley C. Barnett
Inspired by
The Holy Spirit
Isaiah 12:2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” I just received the results of the testing that were taken a week ago. Part of my right lung is closing down and it looks like a tumor has/is developing. In two weeks they go in for a biopsy to see what’s what. Matthew 10:28-31 (28) “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (29) Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. (30) But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (31) Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.”
Are you afraid? Those of you who brave the Internet, at one time or another you have probably received one of those personal info games. I have received at least half a dozen different ones, some 3 and 4 times. The one question that has been on most of them is “What are you most afraid of?”, or something like that, and my answer is always the same, nothing! Now, to a certain extent, this is true, I have nothing to be afraid of. I have seen and survived a lot of things and I feel that I am in the right place with God. My name is right where it should be, inscribed on a page in the Lambs Book of Life.
What is there to be afraid of? Is there something in your life you need to get right with God? You are not alone. There is always something we are afraid of, but if we seek out our Father in Heaven, repent, and give our fears to Him, He will take that fear from us and cover us with a Vail of comfort and joy. This is why I feel “not afraid” for myself. You have probably noticed my irritation at times and that is because I have stuck my head out from under my Vail.
Proverbs 3:23-26 (23) “Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. (24) When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. (25) Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. (26) For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.”
I am not afraid! I have accepted the healing from God which is possible through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As my body continues on its destructive path, I am not afraid! The healing of my soul is of more importance, than a body that will be left in the ashes after I go home to be with my Father God.
When was the last time you read Psalm 23? It hangs right next to my computer monitor to remind me I am never alone and that He gives me everything.
Don’t ever give up, give in. Give in to our Lord Jesus Christ and see what few others see. Don’t be afraid; open your eyes, reach out your hands, trust Him, and take that step of faith. It will come, when He knows you are ready.
Thank you God for all you have done, all that you do, and all that’s yet to come. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
MGBYAKY
I Love You
11 March 09
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Our Lord being Sighted
Hi everyone ....... :}
I can't believe it's been 2 months sense my last post ....... no excuses, just being lazy. Going through my book I stopped at this next Inspiration and had to read it. I think now is a good time to post it.
Our Lord being “Sighted”
By
Bradley C. Barnett
Inspired by the Holy Ghost
I would like to use my dad as an example here; I pray he doesn’t mind too much. He recently sent me a picture of the dust collected on his shop stool and tells me it’s the image of God. He even went as far as hanging that stool up in the garage so nobody would sit on it and going out and buying a new one to sit on. At first I wanted to write him back and tell him that he has totally lost it and maybe he should take a better look at it and reconsider, before they put him in a padded cell. Well I didn’t and haven’t said a word to him about it one way or another and I’m glad I haven’t, yet. This message will be my answer to him and all who have ever thought as I have.
How many places in the Bible does it say that man has actually seen God? Adam and Eve walked with God in the Garden of Eden. In Genesis, Jacob said he saw God face to face. In Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers it explains the Ark of the Covenant and how only the most holy were allowed behind the vale to counsel with God. Psalms 27:8 “When thou sadist, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.” And Psalms 31:16 “Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake.” In the book of Ezekiel, chapter 39, verse 29 reads; “Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord God.” And let’s not forget John in the book of Revelations.
Those were just a few examples from the Bible. How many more between then and today have seen the face of God? My guess would be; only God knows! I have not seen the face of God but I see God every day in everything around me. Even though I have not seen the face of God I feel the presence of the Holy Ghost when I write and such a wonderful feeling it is. I feel the Holy Ghost at other times too, but mostly when I write because I want others to benefit from what the Holy Ghost has helped me put together.
So now; should I be put into a padded cell for what I feel and write? Through my Lord and Savior, Jesus, I am able to talk with God as some of you would not believe. And with the gift of the Holy Ghost given to us a long time ago we are able to be touched and touch others with God’s gift of Love.
What do you see when you see a person with a handicap, physical, mental, or both? I see God! I always have and always will say this; there for the grace of God go I, something my mother instilled in us kids from the day we were able to understand. There are none closer to God than the physically and mentally handicapped for His Mercy and Grace.
So now, who do you see in your pancake? Are you looking? Better yet, do you seek the face of God and how will he appear to you? I have not yet searched for the face of God, maybe someday. Right now I am content in the awesome feelings I receive when the Holy Spirit takes my hand and puts to paper the things we wish to share with you. And the wonderful feeling I get when I ask God to please just sit with me for awhile. It is a totally peaceful feeling when I feel his presence.
Please forgive me Dad, and to all the others too for my selfish thoughts. Seek God and you will find him. Whether it’s His face on a dust covered shop stool, cooked up in the middle of a pancake, written down on paper with the help of the Holy Spirit, or just feeling his presence as he sits with you on your front porch, He loves you and truly wants you to be with Him.
Thank You Jesus
MGBYAKY
I Love You
7 Feb. 2009
I can't believe it's been 2 months sense my last post ....... no excuses, just being lazy. Going through my book I stopped at this next Inspiration and had to read it. I think now is a good time to post it.
Our Lord being “Sighted”
By
Bradley C. Barnett
Inspired by the Holy Ghost
I would like to use my dad as an example here; I pray he doesn’t mind too much. He recently sent me a picture of the dust collected on his shop stool and tells me it’s the image of God. He even went as far as hanging that stool up in the garage so nobody would sit on it and going out and buying a new one to sit on. At first I wanted to write him back and tell him that he has totally lost it and maybe he should take a better look at it and reconsider, before they put him in a padded cell. Well I didn’t and haven’t said a word to him about it one way or another and I’m glad I haven’t, yet. This message will be my answer to him and all who have ever thought as I have.
How many places in the Bible does it say that man has actually seen God? Adam and Eve walked with God in the Garden of Eden. In Genesis, Jacob said he saw God face to face. In Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers it explains the Ark of the Covenant and how only the most holy were allowed behind the vale to counsel with God. Psalms 27:8 “When thou sadist, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.” And Psalms 31:16 “Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake.” In the book of Ezekiel, chapter 39, verse 29 reads; “Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord God.” And let’s not forget John in the book of Revelations.
Those were just a few examples from the Bible. How many more between then and today have seen the face of God? My guess would be; only God knows! I have not seen the face of God but I see God every day in everything around me. Even though I have not seen the face of God I feel the presence of the Holy Ghost when I write and such a wonderful feeling it is. I feel the Holy Ghost at other times too, but mostly when I write because I want others to benefit from what the Holy Ghost has helped me put together.
So now; should I be put into a padded cell for what I feel and write? Through my Lord and Savior, Jesus, I am able to talk with God as some of you would not believe. And with the gift of the Holy Ghost given to us a long time ago we are able to be touched and touch others with God’s gift of Love.
What do you see when you see a person with a handicap, physical, mental, or both? I see God! I always have and always will say this; there for the grace of God go I, something my mother instilled in us kids from the day we were able to understand. There are none closer to God than the physically and mentally handicapped for His Mercy and Grace.
So now, who do you see in your pancake? Are you looking? Better yet, do you seek the face of God and how will he appear to you? I have not yet searched for the face of God, maybe someday. Right now I am content in the awesome feelings I receive when the Holy Spirit takes my hand and puts to paper the things we wish to share with you. And the wonderful feeling I get when I ask God to please just sit with me for awhile. It is a totally peaceful feeling when I feel his presence.
Please forgive me Dad, and to all the others too for my selfish thoughts. Seek God and you will find him. Whether it’s His face on a dust covered shop stool, cooked up in the middle of a pancake, written down on paper with the help of the Holy Spirit, or just feeling his presence as he sits with you on your front porch, He loves you and truly wants you to be with Him.
Thank You Jesus
MGBYAKY
I Love You
7 Feb. 2009
Monday, April 19, 2010
Are You Pleased with Yourself
Ok ....... Let's see if the above smiley face is going to show or if all the info garbage for it come's up. We will find out when I hit the Publish button.
Did everyone have a wonderful Easter? Ours was fabulous. Everyone got fed twice that Sunday with a great service and then a big pot luck dinner afterwards.
I have 2 or 3 things I'm working on right now, trying to keep everything as to the way the Holy Spirit wants things done. Here is something from June 2008 that we picked out for you to think about.
Through My Mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Are You Pleased with Yourself
All my life I have done things for others. Sometimes, not very often, wishing I would get something in return from them but never expecting it. Nevertheless, I would extend a helping hand to do what needed to be done, pleased with myself because it not only took a small burden off them and made them feel a little better it also made me feel good too.
Not until I was reading through the book of Romans did I realize that I was doing something that as a Christian is required from me. Romans 15:1-3 “We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 3 For even Christ did not please Himsef; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.” (Psalm 69:9).
I had to read Romans 15:1-3 more than just a few times and search my feelings and ask God for help because I was not sure if I should be pleased with myself. As I sat there listening for my answer my eyes were directed to the dictionary on the shelf above the computer. I was to look up the definition of scruples and edification and I would find my answer.
–Scruple(s) – “Doubt or uncertainty regarding a question of moral right of duty; reluctance arising from conscientious disapproval. To have scruples (about); hesitate (to do) from motives of conscience.”
-Edification – “Intellectual or moral enlightenment and improvement.”
For the few times I had wished for something in return, even though I was helping someone else, my heart being in the right place and my mind not, my motives for doing it were selfish. Being pleased with myself did not make God pleased with me for my selfish wishful thinking!
God wants me to Love and be Loved. He wants me to feel good and be pleased with all the good that I can do for others. But there cannot be any other motives than the Feel Good Love I give and receive from helping someone in need! And that alone is reward enough!
I don’t look for recognition, and the reward that I will receive when I leave to be with Jesus and our Father God is reward enough. However, it does make a person feel good when we get a Thank You and a pat on the back, especially when it comes from God. So remember when you do something for someone else, do it because you love them and want to ease a burden they may be carrying. And don’t forget to say thank you if it is your burden being lifted. Those two little words, thank you, along with a hug and a peck on the cheek do make a person feel good and appreciated.
MGBYAKY and remember JLY
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Easter
Hi Everybody :} .......
How is everybody doing this fine wet morning? Yea, I woke up at 2am to the sound of heavy rain hitting the roof. I love that sound and the smell is so fresh, God's way of washing away the skunky smell from the back yard. Our GreatDane, Bison, decided to play with a miss guided skunk and this Dane doesn't know how to play nice. We don't think he is all there. Have you ever read the cartoon in the paper called "Marmaduke"? Well if you have then you know the character of this dog. He was probably playing soccer with the poor thing, he has a couple old basket balls that he loves to play soccer with, one is black and the other is white!?!? Go figure.
Ok, on with the program. Here is a little something to think about for Easter and I pray that everybody has a wonderful one.
EASTER
By
Bradley C. Barnett
Inspired by
The Holy Spirit
EASTER:
Exalt the Ascension of the Son and Treasure and Embrace his Resurrection.
I always thought Christmas; the celebration of the Birth of Jesus was the most important time of year for us. Until I read, with conviction, the last few chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. From the persecution of Jesus to his last visit with the disciples. I found John to be more descriptive in his writings and read chapters 19 thru 21 more than a couple of times.
I’m telling you all this because Jesus arose from the dead on the third day and I feel that all of us should take at least three minutes before our Easter Feast to give thanks to our almighty savior.
Something just wasn’t right. Everyone knows that Jesus arose on the third day from the dead. The number three was stuck in my mind like a grounded boat in the Mississippi mud. I knew the Holy Spirit wanted me to write about this, but he also wanted me to learn something from it too.
This is what the Holy Spirit has shown me and for you that don’t know, or if you have forgotten: In the 23rd chapter of Luke, verse 44, when darkness fell upon the earth from about the sixth hour to about the ninth hour, three. Jesus arose from the dead on the third day, three. In the 20th chapter of John, verses 15-23, when Jesus spoke to Mary that morning he arose and then again that evening with the disciples, visit #1. Again in the 20th chapter of John, verses 26-29, proving to Thomas that he is Christ our Lord, visit #2. And then all of the 21st chapter of John, showing himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias and filling the fishing nets with fish, visit #3. John 21:14 confirms his three visits and our saviors ascension to Heaven.
The Holy Spirit was using that number three to bring to my attention important things that had happened and wanted me to learn that Easter is not just another celebration, it is a very important factor in our lives.
So now, how should Easter be celebrated? Society would have us believe that it’s a time for little children to be all dressed up; little boys looking dapper in their little suits and ties and little girls with all the frills, with shiny new shoes and bonnets to match. And all those colored eggs that we take the time to dye and then go around hiding them saying, find, look what the Easter Bunny has left behind.
And what about us, the grown-up side? Have we gotten lost in all the frills, colored eggs, baskets, bunnies and the making of that perfect Easter dinner for all invited that we have forgotten why there is an Easter celebration? There is nothing wrong with all the pretties and good food, as long as we remember that Easter is the most important celebration in our Christian lives, the time we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Now, when you sit down to your fancy Easter Feast, looking pretty and dapper, take those three minutes and tell our Lord and Savior Jesus just how much you love him and thank him for all that he has done and will do for you. Remember; three hours, third day and three visits, which also equal three. Thank you Father God for all that was, all that is and all that is yet to come. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
MGBYAKY
I Love You
How is everybody doing this fine wet morning? Yea, I woke up at 2am to the sound of heavy rain hitting the roof. I love that sound and the smell is so fresh, God's way of washing away the skunky smell from the back yard. Our GreatDane, Bison, decided to play with a miss guided skunk and this Dane doesn't know how to play nice. We don't think he is all there. Have you ever read the cartoon in the paper called "Marmaduke"? Well if you have then you know the character of this dog. He was probably playing soccer with the poor thing, he has a couple old basket balls that he loves to play soccer with, one is black and the other is white!?!? Go figure.
Ok, on with the program. Here is a little something to think about for Easter and I pray that everybody has a wonderful one.
EASTER
By
Bradley C. Barnett
Inspired by
The Holy Spirit
EASTER:
Exalt the Ascension of the Son and Treasure and Embrace his Resurrection.
I always thought Christmas; the celebration of the Birth of Jesus was the most important time of year for us. Until I read, with conviction, the last few chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. From the persecution of Jesus to his last visit with the disciples. I found John to be more descriptive in his writings and read chapters 19 thru 21 more than a couple of times.
I’m telling you all this because Jesus arose from the dead on the third day and I feel that all of us should take at least three minutes before our Easter Feast to give thanks to our almighty savior.
Something just wasn’t right. Everyone knows that Jesus arose on the third day from the dead. The number three was stuck in my mind like a grounded boat in the Mississippi mud. I knew the Holy Spirit wanted me to write about this, but he also wanted me to learn something from it too.
This is what the Holy Spirit has shown me and for you that don’t know, or if you have forgotten: In the 23rd chapter of Luke, verse 44, when darkness fell upon the earth from about the sixth hour to about the ninth hour, three. Jesus arose from the dead on the third day, three. In the 20th chapter of John, verses 15-23, when Jesus spoke to Mary that morning he arose and then again that evening with the disciples, visit #1. Again in the 20th chapter of John, verses 26-29, proving to Thomas that he is Christ our Lord, visit #2. And then all of the 21st chapter of John, showing himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias and filling the fishing nets with fish, visit #3. John 21:14 confirms his three visits and our saviors ascension to Heaven.
The Holy Spirit was using that number three to bring to my attention important things that had happened and wanted me to learn that Easter is not just another celebration, it is a very important factor in our lives.
So now, how should Easter be celebrated? Society would have us believe that it’s a time for little children to be all dressed up; little boys looking dapper in their little suits and ties and little girls with all the frills, with shiny new shoes and bonnets to match. And all those colored eggs that we take the time to dye and then go around hiding them saying, find, look what the Easter Bunny has left behind.
And what about us, the grown-up side? Have we gotten lost in all the frills, colored eggs, baskets, bunnies and the making of that perfect Easter dinner for all invited that we have forgotten why there is an Easter celebration? There is nothing wrong with all the pretties and good food, as long as we remember that Easter is the most important celebration in our Christian lives, the time we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Now, when you sit down to your fancy Easter Feast, looking pretty and dapper, take those three minutes and tell our Lord and Savior Jesus just how much you love him and thank him for all that he has done and will do for you. Remember; three hours, third day and three visits, which also equal three. Thank you Father God for all that was, all that is and all that is yet to come. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
MGBYAKY
I Love You
Friday, March 5, 2010
Treasures
Good morning everybody .......
One of these days I am going to learn how to insert pictures!!!
How is everybody doing? Wow - March already and in another week we spring forward into Spring, time to plant and cultivate all our pretties. I have 4 new berry bushes and a climbing rose bush to plant. The dryness of last summer took one of my magnolia trees, about 18', so I trimmed it out and I am hoping the climbing rose bush will take to the tree and cover all the limbs I left behind with it's tiny roses.
Well I guess I should get this message off to you so I can go get 40 winks before I need to get up. Need to be over at a friends about 8 am to help him out.
Hay Money - - I found the translator - - Thank you.
Through my mind’s eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Treasures
How many treasures do you have? Do they make you feel a bit proud that you are able to have such treasures? Just what is a treasure? You have all heard the saying “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. But is what you have truly a treasure?
In the book of James, believed to be the brother of Jesus, chapter 5:2 & 3, he writes; 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be a witness against you and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. Our worldly treasures mean nothing. A long time back I heard a saying going around, “he who dies with the most toys wins”. I hope people don’t take this literally because unless you have accepted Jesus as your savior, YOU LOSE.
Treasures can be bought and sold, whatever they may be; your home, your car, stamps, coins and even a rock collection. They can even be lost. By the words of Jesus in Matthew, chapter 6:19; Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
We work hard for the things we have and the few treasures we hold onto and more often than not it’s hard for us to give them up. I have worked hard all my life with the God given talents I now posses. I have learned in the past 2 years that everything I have, my car, my home and the few treasures I own are all because of Him. Those treasures that have been collected were to help my family over a bump in the road of worldly life and yes it did hurt a bit but I never complained, much. Something I always knew, felt within me, I found in Matthew 6:20 & 21 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
So where do our treasures lie? I have learned that my true treasures while here visiting the world God made for us are my parents, my brother and sister, my wife, my children and my grandchildren and oh yes, my true friends, how little of them I may have. I pray that each and every one of them will be with me when I reach the New Jerusalem. As Paul wrote in Colossians 2:2 & 3 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
How many treasures do you have? Could you part with some of them to help a neighboring family eat for another day, week or month? Would that not be a treasure to truly treasure? Knowing that you were able to help take some of the stress off someone trying to cope and get back on their feet? What a feeling! Deep down inside, knowing that you were able to help, just like Jesus said we should. In Acts, the second of two books written by Luke, we find in chapter 20 the verse 35; I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
There are so many places in your bible that talk about treasures; I found another one just the other day in church while listening to the pastor. It was in Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, chapter 4 verse 7; But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. I think this says it all; our treasures are nothing compared to the power of God and the treasures that await us when we make that final trip to be with Him and his Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
There is one more thing I would like to leave you with before I close, something very important that I feel you should know and understand. In Jesus’ words, of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 verses 1 – 4; 1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Thank you Father God for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; for all that you have done and all that You are doing and all that will be done. Thy Will Be Done!
Amen.
MGBYAKY and remember JLY
One of these days I am going to learn how to insert pictures!!!
How is everybody doing? Wow - March already and in another week we spring forward into Spring, time to plant and cultivate all our pretties. I have 4 new berry bushes and a climbing rose bush to plant. The dryness of last summer took one of my magnolia trees, about 18', so I trimmed it out and I am hoping the climbing rose bush will take to the tree and cover all the limbs I left behind with it's tiny roses.
Well I guess I should get this message off to you so I can go get 40 winks before I need to get up. Need to be over at a friends about 8 am to help him out.
Hay Money - - I found the translator - - Thank you.
Through my mind’s eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Treasures
How many treasures do you have? Do they make you feel a bit proud that you are able to have such treasures? Just what is a treasure? You have all heard the saying “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. But is what you have truly a treasure?
In the book of James, believed to be the brother of Jesus, chapter 5:2 & 3, he writes; 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be a witness against you and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. Our worldly treasures mean nothing. A long time back I heard a saying going around, “he who dies with the most toys wins”. I hope people don’t take this literally because unless you have accepted Jesus as your savior, YOU LOSE.
Treasures can be bought and sold, whatever they may be; your home, your car, stamps, coins and even a rock collection. They can even be lost. By the words of Jesus in Matthew, chapter 6:19; Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
We work hard for the things we have and the few treasures we hold onto and more often than not it’s hard for us to give them up. I have worked hard all my life with the God given talents I now posses. I have learned in the past 2 years that everything I have, my car, my home and the few treasures I own are all because of Him. Those treasures that have been collected were to help my family over a bump in the road of worldly life and yes it did hurt a bit but I never complained, much. Something I always knew, felt within me, I found in Matthew 6:20 & 21 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
So where do our treasures lie? I have learned that my true treasures while here visiting the world God made for us are my parents, my brother and sister, my wife, my children and my grandchildren and oh yes, my true friends, how little of them I may have. I pray that each and every one of them will be with me when I reach the New Jerusalem. As Paul wrote in Colossians 2:2 & 3 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
How many treasures do you have? Could you part with some of them to help a neighboring family eat for another day, week or month? Would that not be a treasure to truly treasure? Knowing that you were able to help take some of the stress off someone trying to cope and get back on their feet? What a feeling! Deep down inside, knowing that you were able to help, just like Jesus said we should. In Acts, the second of two books written by Luke, we find in chapter 20 the verse 35; I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
There are so many places in your bible that talk about treasures; I found another one just the other day in church while listening to the pastor. It was in Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, chapter 4 verse 7; But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. I think this says it all; our treasures are nothing compared to the power of God and the treasures that await us when we make that final trip to be with Him and his Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
There is one more thing I would like to leave you with before I close, something very important that I feel you should know and understand. In Jesus’ words, of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 verses 1 – 4; 1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Thank you Father God for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; for all that you have done and all that You are doing and all that will be done. Thy Will Be Done!
Amen.
MGBYAKY and remember JLY
Monday, February 1, 2010
"What", do you "See"?
Hi Everybody ....... :}
It's been awhile, did you miss me? I've been kind of slacking off, sorry. Anyway, here is something for you to think about. I started writing it in March of 09, very angry, seeing only the hurt that was put upon my family. I only got about 10 or 12 lines done when my hands were lifted from the keyboard and I heard a voice telling me "not yet". Over the next three months I would try to go back to it but it just wasn't happening. Finally, one day in June it happened; I brought up my documents and clicked on what I had started to write. Every thing just started to flow through me and onto the screen. I learned that being angry was ok, I just needed to ask forgivness for all involved, especially for myself. Lesson learned!!!
Anyway, here it is.
“What”, do you “See”?
Inspired by
The Holy Spirit
How often do we make a comment about what we see, or better yet, what we think we see? I have seen a lot of things in my 56+ years. A lot more than most, not near as much as some. I try not to judge others on what I think I see, but it happens and for the most part I have been right in what I have seen. There are times, especially now-a-days, that we must make a judgmental decision in order to keep our lives together and going in the right direction. God understands this, especially when we use him as our guide through our meager little lives.
What really makes things bad is when we make comments to friends and loved ones on something we think we see, thinking we are doing the right thing, not seeking the guidance of our Lord God before opening our mouths. There is a word for this type of behavior and you all know it as “Gossip”; Idle, often malicious talk, especially about others.
Now, in Proverbs 11, 16, 18, and 26, Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel, talks about “Gossip” and those who are idle taletellers. In Matthew 15 verse 19, 20 Jesus mentions “false witness”, among other commandments, laws, “which defile a man”. All of these are of a willful aggression towards another. What about the person that feels they are just being, helpful? Doing and/or saying what they think is right. Is what we see really what we see, or is it what we think we see? Most of the time when we convey our gossip type thoughts about another it is of little regard we have for anybody but ourselves and we do not see or care to see the anguish that is bestowed upon that person.
Luke, chapter 6, verses 39 – 42; (39) “And he spoke a parable unto them: Can the blind lead the blind? Shall they not both fall into the ditch? (40) The disciple is not above his master; but everyone that is perfect shall be as his master. (41) And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceives not the beam that is in thine own eye? (42) Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdes not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye”. This book, chapter and verses is what holds me back all too often from opening my mouth and very possibly destroying the trust between friends and loved ones. Just because we believe, in our mind, that what we have seen is true, does not give us the right to open our mouths, because what we have seen could possibly be a false image as to what we think we are looking at.
Are we 110% positive that what we are looking at, or what we are hearing is the truth, or has the Ugly One (Satan) fabricated something in our mind and split our tongue like a serpents to hurt others? Proverbs 12:20 “Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.” 12:21 “There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.”
I have witnessed firsthand the ugly repercussions of those “whispered words”, “inquisitive looks” and “evasive moves” and they cut deeper than any sword could. But my healing came from God because I was able to forgive. A slight slip of the tongue, mischievous or not, can destroy a relationship with another, but your faith and trust in God it never will, because his love for you is stronger than any others.
Do you see what you’re looking at?
Are you listening to what you’re hearing?
MGBYAKY & JLY
I Love You
Started 06 March 2009
Finished 10 June 2009
It's been awhile, did you miss me? I've been kind of slacking off, sorry. Anyway, here is something for you to think about. I started writing it in March of 09, very angry, seeing only the hurt that was put upon my family. I only got about 10 or 12 lines done when my hands were lifted from the keyboard and I heard a voice telling me "not yet". Over the next three months I would try to go back to it but it just wasn't happening. Finally, one day in June it happened; I brought up my documents and clicked on what I had started to write. Every thing just started to flow through me and onto the screen. I learned that being angry was ok, I just needed to ask forgivness for all involved, especially for myself. Lesson learned!!!
Anyway, here it is.
“What”, do you “See”?
Inspired by
The Holy Spirit
How often do we make a comment about what we see, or better yet, what we think we see? I have seen a lot of things in my 56+ years. A lot more than most, not near as much as some. I try not to judge others on what I think I see, but it happens and for the most part I have been right in what I have seen. There are times, especially now-a-days, that we must make a judgmental decision in order to keep our lives together and going in the right direction. God understands this, especially when we use him as our guide through our meager little lives.
What really makes things bad is when we make comments to friends and loved ones on something we think we see, thinking we are doing the right thing, not seeking the guidance of our Lord God before opening our mouths. There is a word for this type of behavior and you all know it as “Gossip”; Idle, often malicious talk, especially about others.
Now, in Proverbs 11, 16, 18, and 26, Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel, talks about “Gossip” and those who are idle taletellers. In Matthew 15 verse 19, 20 Jesus mentions “false witness”, among other commandments, laws, “which defile a man”. All of these are of a willful aggression towards another. What about the person that feels they are just being, helpful? Doing and/or saying what they think is right. Is what we see really what we see, or is it what we think we see? Most of the time when we convey our gossip type thoughts about another it is of little regard we have for anybody but ourselves and we do not see or care to see the anguish that is bestowed upon that person.
Luke, chapter 6, verses 39 – 42; (39) “And he spoke a parable unto them: Can the blind lead the blind? Shall they not both fall into the ditch? (40) The disciple is not above his master; but everyone that is perfect shall be as his master. (41) And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceives not the beam that is in thine own eye? (42) Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdes not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye”. This book, chapter and verses is what holds me back all too often from opening my mouth and very possibly destroying the trust between friends and loved ones. Just because we believe, in our mind, that what we have seen is true, does not give us the right to open our mouths, because what we have seen could possibly be a false image as to what we think we are looking at.
Are we 110% positive that what we are looking at, or what we are hearing is the truth, or has the Ugly One (Satan) fabricated something in our mind and split our tongue like a serpents to hurt others? Proverbs 12:20 “Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.” 12:21 “There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.”
I have witnessed firsthand the ugly repercussions of those “whispered words”, “inquisitive looks” and “evasive moves” and they cut deeper than any sword could. But my healing came from God because I was able to forgive. A slight slip of the tongue, mischievous or not, can destroy a relationship with another, but your faith and trust in God it never will, because his love for you is stronger than any others.
Do you see what you’re looking at?
Are you listening to what you’re hearing?
MGBYAKY & JLY
I Love You
Started 06 March 2009
Finished 10 June 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS - - again
Hi Everybody ....... :)
I almost forgot this piece. I wrote this to the church 5 months after I was Born Again and would like to share it with whom ever reads my blog.
Love to All Me
The Little Boy who beats his Drum
This time of year has always been very special to me. Of all the Christmas songs that I love listening to, my favorite is “The Little Drummer Boy”. No gold, no silver, nothing of worldly value. What he gave to baby Jesus was a pa-rum-pum-pum-pum from his heart on his drum. Even though there was no little drummer boy that played his drum for baby Jesus you will find his spiritual presence throughout the Bible, Old and New Testament.
In the carol it reads: “I am a poor boy too, I have no gift to bring, That’s fit to give the King”. What this poor boy gave was the richest and most precious gift that could ever be given, LOVE. The words of this short and simple song have always kept me going when all I have had to offer was my Love.
“Then He smiled at me, me and my drum”. I think that it would have been a smile from ear to ear because of the Love that poured out of that little drummer boys heart to honor our King of Kings, Jesus.
As you have shared your Loving and caring hearts with me and my family, I do the same for all of you. I am truly blessed to have been guided by the Holy Spirit to a wonderful and Loving place to learn about the WORD and seek myself within.
I LOVE YOU ALL
Skippy (Brad)
22 Dec. 2007
I almost forgot this piece. I wrote this to the church 5 months after I was Born Again and would like to share it with whom ever reads my blog.
Love to All Me
The Little Boy who beats his Drum
This time of year has always been very special to me. Of all the Christmas songs that I love listening to, my favorite is “The Little Drummer Boy”. No gold, no silver, nothing of worldly value. What he gave to baby Jesus was a pa-rum-pum-pum-pum from his heart on his drum. Even though there was no little drummer boy that played his drum for baby Jesus you will find his spiritual presence throughout the Bible, Old and New Testament.
In the carol it reads: “I am a poor boy too, I have no gift to bring, That’s fit to give the King”. What this poor boy gave was the richest and most precious gift that could ever be given, LOVE. The words of this short and simple song have always kept me going when all I have had to offer was my Love.
“Then He smiled at me, me and my drum”. I think that it would have been a smile from ear to ear because of the Love that poured out of that little drummer boys heart to honor our King of Kings, Jesus.
As you have shared your Loving and caring hearts with me and my family, I do the same for all of you. I am truly blessed to have been guided by the Holy Spirit to a wonderful and Loving place to learn about the WORD and seek myself within.
I LOVE YOU ALL
Skippy (Brad)
22 Dec. 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS - what ever you believe!!!
Hi Everybody ....... :)
Yes, this first piece I kind of put together from the songs from the hymn book. I hope you enjoy it. The second piece should speak for itself.
Love to All - - Me
Happy Birthday Jesus
On a silent night, Holy night, a long time ago. It came upon a midnight clear, when all was calm and all was bright, a glorious song could be heard when the angels bent down towards the earth, and touched their harps of gold.
On that O Holy night of the first Noel, with the stars brightly shining, the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.
O little town of Bethlehem, How still we saw thee lie, when there Came three kings of Orient, Bearing gifts they traversed afar. For a little baby born that night, No crib for his bed, so a manger would have to do, where The little Lord Jesus had laid down His sweet head.
And Hark! The herald angels sang, Glory to our new born King. So come all ye faithful, be joyful and triumphant! Sing Joy to the world! Our Lord IS come; let the earth receive her King.
As my Little Drummer Boy heart beats out my Loving gift, I drop to my knees, bow my head and raise my hands and pray a humble “Thank You” dear Lord, for OUR precious gift. AMEN
Merry Christmas
MGBYAKY
All My Love
Brad/Skippy
20 Nov. 2008
The Star
By
Brad Barnett
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Have you ever wondered about the Star of Bethlehem? Scientists have been trying to figure this out for years. There are so many possibilities that you will be more confused after reading them than you were before.
There are times that I have looked to the stars wondering if I could possibly see that Star of Bethlehem but just ended up enjoying the sight of them all. The Bible says that three wise men followed that star to Bethlehem looking for the Messiah. So what happened to it? Where is it now? That era was a long time ago. Did it burn out? Or was it put there by God for a one time purpose to guide the wise men and let all of Gods flock know that His Son, the Messiah had been born.
I think I know where that star is but first let me ask you this. The Christmas season is upon us and Christmas Day is right around the corner. What have you done for the one who’s Birthday we are celebrating? Remember, every day we are to honor, praise and worship him, but this is a special day, His day, the day we celebrate the coming of the Christ. On that day, December 25th, set your alarm to wake you before daybreak. No excuses! Get yourself a cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or whatever you desire. Bundle up and step outside to watch the Son rise. Now, as you are standing or sitting there, watching Gods Glory, open your heart and you will find that “Star”. The exact same star that led the wise men to Jesus a long time ago is within every one of us, leading us to Jesus today. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, let that “Star” shine, Hallelujah. Amen
Merry Christmas to All Thank You Jesus
02 Dec. 2008
No matter how you celebrate this time of year - - remember, it's all about and for Jesus!!!
Yes, this first piece I kind of put together from the songs from the hymn book. I hope you enjoy it. The second piece should speak for itself.
Love to All - - Me
Happy Birthday Jesus
On a silent night, Holy night, a long time ago. It came upon a midnight clear, when all was calm and all was bright, a glorious song could be heard when the angels bent down towards the earth, and touched their harps of gold.
On that O Holy night of the first Noel, with the stars brightly shining, the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.
O little town of Bethlehem, How still we saw thee lie, when there Came three kings of Orient, Bearing gifts they traversed afar. For a little baby born that night, No crib for his bed, so a manger would have to do, where The little Lord Jesus had laid down His sweet head.
And Hark! The herald angels sang, Glory to our new born King. So come all ye faithful, be joyful and triumphant! Sing Joy to the world! Our Lord IS come; let the earth receive her King.
As my Little Drummer Boy heart beats out my Loving gift, I drop to my knees, bow my head and raise my hands and pray a humble “Thank You” dear Lord, for OUR precious gift. AMEN
Merry Christmas
MGBYAKY
All My Love
Brad/Skippy
20 Nov. 2008
The Star
By
Brad Barnett
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Have you ever wondered about the Star of Bethlehem? Scientists have been trying to figure this out for years. There are so many possibilities that you will be more confused after reading them than you were before.
There are times that I have looked to the stars wondering if I could possibly see that Star of Bethlehem but just ended up enjoying the sight of them all. The Bible says that three wise men followed that star to Bethlehem looking for the Messiah. So what happened to it? Where is it now? That era was a long time ago. Did it burn out? Or was it put there by God for a one time purpose to guide the wise men and let all of Gods flock know that His Son, the Messiah had been born.
I think I know where that star is but first let me ask you this. The Christmas season is upon us and Christmas Day is right around the corner. What have you done for the one who’s Birthday we are celebrating? Remember, every day we are to honor, praise and worship him, but this is a special day, His day, the day we celebrate the coming of the Christ. On that day, December 25th, set your alarm to wake you before daybreak. No excuses! Get yourself a cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or whatever you desire. Bundle up and step outside to watch the Son rise. Now, as you are standing or sitting there, watching Gods Glory, open your heart and you will find that “Star”. The exact same star that led the wise men to Jesus a long time ago is within every one of us, leading us to Jesus today. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, let that “Star” shine, Hallelujah. Amen
Merry Christmas to All Thank You Jesus
02 Dec. 2008
No matter how you celebrate this time of year - - remember, it's all about and for Jesus!!!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving
When I was a child I always looked forward to Thanksgiving. The turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and especially the black olives. Do you know how much fun it was to put those black olives on the tips of every finger and eat then off? And all the relatives showing up to visit, some you may not have seen all year. It truly was a wonderful and blessed day.
There was nothing open for business on that day, except for maybe the little corner market for a couple hours in the morning. I remember those Thanksgiving days as being peaceful, loving and a lot of fun. Those days are long gone and the true meaning of Thanksgiving has almost died along with them. Maybe not for everybody but for most. We have been caught up in a fast moving world and we are afraid that if we slow down we will be left behind.
I remember setting the table, sometimes for more or less people that were expected to come. But the thing that I remember the most was that it didn’t matter how many people were to show up for dinner, the head of the table was always set with a beautiful little wine glass, with the top portion of the glass red. This was always set into place by my father for the unseen guest that was to be present at our table. Grace was said before you could hear any utensil bang on a dish and of course that Grace was to give thanks to our unseen guest (God) for his Grace that was bestowed upon us throughout the year. Thanksgiving Days were absolutely beautiful and wonderful.
Times sure have changed in the past 45 years or so. When President Bush gave his official Thanksgiving address in 2007 at the Berkeley Plantation he said “Thanksgiving traditions have evolved”. Evolution as we call and know it is not necessarily for the better. I guess that if you do not believe in God and that his son Jesus was sacrificed for your sins then racing across the sand dunes, plowing through the mud bogs or flying over the waves with a cold turkey sandwich in one hand and a beer or soft drink in the other is for you, and I’m sorry.
In the Bible, from “Leviticus” to “Revelation”, we are to give thanks to our Lord and creator. A couple of my favorites are Psalms 69:30 “I will praise the name of God with song and magnify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalms 100:4 “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.” And Colossians 2:6,7,8 6 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Have we forgotten what we have been taught as it states in Colossians 2:7 or have we ever been taught?
Evolution or just plain lazy excuses?
“For as much as it is the indispensable Duty of all Men to adore the superintending Providence of Almighty God; to acknowledge with Gratitude their Obligation to him for Benefits received, and to implore such farther Blessings as they stand in Need of: And it having pleased him in his abundant Mercy, not only to continue to us the innumerable Bounties of his common Providence; but also to smile upon us in the Prosecution of a just and necessary War, for the Defense and Establishment of our unalienable Rights and Liberties; particularly in that he hath been pleased, in so great a Measure, to prosper the Means used for the Support of our Troops, and to crown our Arms with most signal success:
It is therefore recommended to the legislative or executive Powers of these UNITED STATES to set apart Thursday, the eighteenth Day of December next, for SOLEMN THANKSGIVING and PRAISE: That at one Time and with one Voice, the good People may express the grateful Feelings of their Hearts, and consecrate themselves to the Service of their Divine Benefactor; and that, together with their sincere Acknowledgments and Offerings, they may join the penitent Confessions of their manifold Sins, whereby they had forfeited every Favor; and their humble and earnest Supplication that it may please GOD through the Merits of JESUS CHRIST, mercifully to forgive and blot them out of Remembrance; That it may please him graciously to afford his Blessing on the Governments of these States respectively, and prosper the public Council of the whole: To inspire our Commanders, both by Land and Sea, and all under them, with that Wisdom and Fortitude which may render them fit Instruments, under the Providence of Almighty GOD, to secure for these United States, the greatest of all human Blessings, INDEPENDENCE and PEACE: That it may please him, to prosper the Trade and Manufactures of the People, and the Labor of the Husbandman, that our Land may yield is Increase: To take Schools and Seminaries of Education, so necessary for cultivating the Principles of true Liberty, Virtue and Piety, under his nurturing Hand; and to prosper the Means of Religion, for the promotion and enlargement of that Kingdom, which consisteth in Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
And it is further recommended, That servile Labor, and such Recreation, as, though at other Times innocent, may be unbecoming the Purpose of this Appointment, be omitted on so solemn an Occasion.”
What you have just read was The First National Proclamation of Thanksgiving, given 231 years ago as of this year, 2008, by the Continental Congress, 1777.
There has been Thanksgiving Proclamations sense that continues to acknowledge Almighty GOD. Two names out of the hat would be George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, giving glorious proclamations. And how many more wonderful devotions and inspirationals given by people we will never meet here on earth? Although we are to, and should give Thanks every day to our creator, this one day in November has been set aside for us as one nation for giving Thanks to Almighty GOD as ONE. But it is fast becoming something that it wasn’t meant to be. Yes, it is your choice. Given to you by your ancestors, called Freedom. Bought and paid for by the blood of those ancestors. The same ones that believed and trusted in GOD for all his power, mercy and grace.
I pray that we all have a peaceful, joyful and wonderful, Thanksgiving LIFE.
MGBYAKY
B.C.B. Disciple of God
There was nothing open for business on that day, except for maybe the little corner market for a couple hours in the morning. I remember those Thanksgiving days as being peaceful, loving and a lot of fun. Those days are long gone and the true meaning of Thanksgiving has almost died along with them. Maybe not for everybody but for most. We have been caught up in a fast moving world and we are afraid that if we slow down we will be left behind.
I remember setting the table, sometimes for more or less people that were expected to come. But the thing that I remember the most was that it didn’t matter how many people were to show up for dinner, the head of the table was always set with a beautiful little wine glass, with the top portion of the glass red. This was always set into place by my father for the unseen guest that was to be present at our table. Grace was said before you could hear any utensil bang on a dish and of course that Grace was to give thanks to our unseen guest (God) for his Grace that was bestowed upon us throughout the year. Thanksgiving Days were absolutely beautiful and wonderful.
Times sure have changed in the past 45 years or so. When President Bush gave his official Thanksgiving address in 2007 at the Berkeley Plantation he said “Thanksgiving traditions have evolved”. Evolution as we call and know it is not necessarily for the better. I guess that if you do not believe in God and that his son Jesus was sacrificed for your sins then racing across the sand dunes, plowing through the mud bogs or flying over the waves with a cold turkey sandwich in one hand and a beer or soft drink in the other is for you, and I’m sorry.
In the Bible, from “Leviticus” to “Revelation”, we are to give thanks to our Lord and creator. A couple of my favorites are Psalms 69:30 “I will praise the name of God with song and magnify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalms 100:4 “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.” And Colossians 2:6,7,8 6 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Have we forgotten what we have been taught as it states in Colossians 2:7 or have we ever been taught?
Evolution or just plain lazy excuses?
“For as much as it is the indispensable Duty of all Men to adore the superintending Providence of Almighty God; to acknowledge with Gratitude their Obligation to him for Benefits received, and to implore such farther Blessings as they stand in Need of: And it having pleased him in his abundant Mercy, not only to continue to us the innumerable Bounties of his common Providence; but also to smile upon us in the Prosecution of a just and necessary War, for the Defense and Establishment of our unalienable Rights and Liberties; particularly in that he hath been pleased, in so great a Measure, to prosper the Means used for the Support of our Troops, and to crown our Arms with most signal success:
It is therefore recommended to the legislative or executive Powers of these UNITED STATES to set apart Thursday, the eighteenth Day of December next, for SOLEMN THANKSGIVING and PRAISE: That at one Time and with one Voice, the good People may express the grateful Feelings of their Hearts, and consecrate themselves to the Service of their Divine Benefactor; and that, together with their sincere Acknowledgments and Offerings, they may join the penitent Confessions of their manifold Sins, whereby they had forfeited every Favor; and their humble and earnest Supplication that it may please GOD through the Merits of JESUS CHRIST, mercifully to forgive and blot them out of Remembrance; That it may please him graciously to afford his Blessing on the Governments of these States respectively, and prosper the public Council of the whole: To inspire our Commanders, both by Land and Sea, and all under them, with that Wisdom and Fortitude which may render them fit Instruments, under the Providence of Almighty GOD, to secure for these United States, the greatest of all human Blessings, INDEPENDENCE and PEACE: That it may please him, to prosper the Trade and Manufactures of the People, and the Labor of the Husbandman, that our Land may yield is Increase: To take Schools and Seminaries of Education, so necessary for cultivating the Principles of true Liberty, Virtue and Piety, under his nurturing Hand; and to prosper the Means of Religion, for the promotion and enlargement of that Kingdom, which consisteth in Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
And it is further recommended, That servile Labor, and such Recreation, as, though at other Times innocent, may be unbecoming the Purpose of this Appointment, be omitted on so solemn an Occasion.”
What you have just read was The First National Proclamation of Thanksgiving, given 231 years ago as of this year, 2008, by the Continental Congress, 1777.
There has been Thanksgiving Proclamations sense that continues to acknowledge Almighty GOD. Two names out of the hat would be George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, giving glorious proclamations. And how many more wonderful devotions and inspirationals given by people we will never meet here on earth? Although we are to, and should give Thanks every day to our creator, this one day in November has been set aside for us as one nation for giving Thanks to Almighty GOD as ONE. But it is fast becoming something that it wasn’t meant to be. Yes, it is your choice. Given to you by your ancestors, called Freedom. Bought and paid for by the blood of those ancestors. The same ones that believed and trusted in GOD for all his power, mercy and grace.
I pray that we all have a peaceful, joyful and wonderful, Thanksgiving LIFE.
MGBYAKY
B.C.B. Disciple of God
Monday, November 9, 2009
To my son, Scott
Hi Everybody ....... :)
I happen to be thinking of another inspiration for you all to read and this one immediately jumped out at me. I did not understand why until I read it. Some of these I post for you I haven't read for awhile so I like to read them before I make the post. Anyway, even though I have posted this inspiration for all of you, my heart really goes out to my son Scott at this time because he has shown some wise choices lately on his life with his walk with Jesus and our Father God and I'm sure their chests are puffed out with pride a lot farther than mine could ever reach.
I Love Scott!
Through my mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Wisdom
What is Wisdom? The dictionary defines it as; “1. The power of true and right discernment; also, conformity to the course of action dictated by such discernment. 2. Good practical judgment; common sense. 3. A high degree of knowledge.”
Do we really know what Wisdom is and how we obtain it? Some say it comes with age; the older we get the wiser we become. Or a young child, teen or adult that we describe as; wise beyond their years. My father once called me wise when the words I chose to help him over a hump with his #1 son hit home. He is now climbing a mountain trying to understand why I turned down his calling me wise and giving all the credit to the Holy Spirit. At the time I didn’t understand the wisdom I spoke to him, I just knew that the Holy Spirit, on request through prayer, was with me as I wrote.
As I thought about Wisdom the more I wanted to know about it and if I am truly a wise person. I think I fit the definition the dictionary has to offer pretty well. But I still wasn’t satisfied and I started looking in the Bible to see if I fit in the Wisdom Category of our Lord. As I read I learned how our Wisdom is obtained.
When the Lord spoke to Moses in Exodus 31:3 “And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship”, 2 Chronicles 1:11&12 “ Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life – but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king – (12) wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like””. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: (8) for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, (9) to another faith by the same Spirit , to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, (10) to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. (11) But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.” Colossians 2:1-3 “for I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, (2) that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, (3) in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 4:5&6 “Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. (6) Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”
These are just 4 books, 13 verses out of 28 books, 214 verses from the Bible that talk about Wisdom. I have not read them all but the ones that I have read have given me my answer to the definition of Wisdom. It is not something we earn or acquire with age. There is no worldly price for it so we can’t go to the corner market and buy it. It is a GIFT FROM GOD!
So why then don’t we have this Gift of Wisdom 24/7? I think very few people do. I am not one of them, but I know that God will give it to me when I ask, uncertain as to how this fleshly form is going to act or react. When I write I ask the Holy Spirit for help and guide me in the words that I want to put to paper. I now know that the help that I am asking for is in fact, God’s Gift of Wisdom to express my thoughts, my feelings in a manner to honor His Glory, His Wisdom, not mine.
Is it wise to know the ways of the world we live in? Yes! There are far too many things and people out there that would like nothing better to do than take advantage of us. We should take our time and think things through. Clear our heads of what we want to do and ask the Lord for the Wisdom to make the right choice. All too often we jump in with both feet only to sink in up to our necks because we only see what we want to see. It would be more pleasant to walk on the water, hand in hand with Jesus than to drown in a mud puddle.
Thank you Father God for all that you have done, all that you are doing and all that is yet to come. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
JLU & MGBYAKY
Love to All
I happen to be thinking of another inspiration for you all to read and this one immediately jumped out at me. I did not understand why until I read it. Some of these I post for you I haven't read for awhile so I like to read them before I make the post. Anyway, even though I have posted this inspiration for all of you, my heart really goes out to my son Scott at this time because he has shown some wise choices lately on his life with his walk with Jesus and our Father God and I'm sure their chests are puffed out with pride a lot farther than mine could ever reach.
I Love Scott!
Through my mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Wisdom
What is Wisdom? The dictionary defines it as; “1. The power of true and right discernment; also, conformity to the course of action dictated by such discernment. 2. Good practical judgment; common sense. 3. A high degree of knowledge.”
Do we really know what Wisdom is and how we obtain it? Some say it comes with age; the older we get the wiser we become. Or a young child, teen or adult that we describe as; wise beyond their years. My father once called me wise when the words I chose to help him over a hump with his #1 son hit home. He is now climbing a mountain trying to understand why I turned down his calling me wise and giving all the credit to the Holy Spirit. At the time I didn’t understand the wisdom I spoke to him, I just knew that the Holy Spirit, on request through prayer, was with me as I wrote.
As I thought about Wisdom the more I wanted to know about it and if I am truly a wise person. I think I fit the definition the dictionary has to offer pretty well. But I still wasn’t satisfied and I started looking in the Bible to see if I fit in the Wisdom Category of our Lord. As I read I learned how our Wisdom is obtained.
When the Lord spoke to Moses in Exodus 31:3 “And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship”, 2 Chronicles 1:11&12 “ Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life – but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king – (12) wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like””. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: (8) for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, (9) to another faith by the same Spirit , to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, (10) to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. (11) But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.” Colossians 2:1-3 “for I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, (2) that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, (3) in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 4:5&6 “Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. (6) Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”
These are just 4 books, 13 verses out of 28 books, 214 verses from the Bible that talk about Wisdom. I have not read them all but the ones that I have read have given me my answer to the definition of Wisdom. It is not something we earn or acquire with age. There is no worldly price for it so we can’t go to the corner market and buy it. It is a GIFT FROM GOD!
So why then don’t we have this Gift of Wisdom 24/7? I think very few people do. I am not one of them, but I know that God will give it to me when I ask, uncertain as to how this fleshly form is going to act or react. When I write I ask the Holy Spirit for help and guide me in the words that I want to put to paper. I now know that the help that I am asking for is in fact, God’s Gift of Wisdom to express my thoughts, my feelings in a manner to honor His Glory, His Wisdom, not mine.
Is it wise to know the ways of the world we live in? Yes! There are far too many things and people out there that would like nothing better to do than take advantage of us. We should take our time and think things through. Clear our heads of what we want to do and ask the Lord for the Wisdom to make the right choice. All too often we jump in with both feet only to sink in up to our necks because we only see what we want to see. It would be more pleasant to walk on the water, hand in hand with Jesus than to drown in a mud puddle.
Thank you Father God for all that you have done, all that you are doing and all that is yet to come. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
JLU & MGBYAKY
Love to All
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Delayed thought to last post
Hi Everybody again ....... :)
Right as I posted that last blog this came to mind that I believe goes very well with it. Please read them together for a better outlook on a positive concept. Thank you.
What Color is your Blood?
What color is your blood? Is it brown, tan, white, yellow, black or green? I think not! It is RED, just like mine. Just like the blood that Jesus shed for all of us to save us from OUR sins. Then why is it so hard for some of us to see past the surface? If you are green and I am purple, does it matter? What should really matter to us all is that our blood is the same color as the Son of Man. When we get a cut we wash it off and put a band aid on it to stop the bleeding and keep the dirt and germs out of it so it does not ge infected. Did you know that Jesus is the band aid for our souls, a gift of unselfish love and forgiveness from his father and our creator, Lord God Almighty? Jesus was sacrificed to keep all the worldly infectious impurities from infecting our souls but it is up to us to keep that band aid in place.
You ask me why I compare Jesus to a band aid? Because of the principle of the protection that is offered to us. Just as we use a band aid to shield and protect our cut, Jesus is the shield to protect our souls. All that need be done is make sure that he is applied 24/7.
Friday, 21 Sep. 2007 Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.
Right as I posted that last blog this came to mind that I believe goes very well with it. Please read them together for a better outlook on a positive concept. Thank you.
What Color is your Blood?
What color is your blood? Is it brown, tan, white, yellow, black or green? I think not! It is RED, just like mine. Just like the blood that Jesus shed for all of us to save us from OUR sins. Then why is it so hard for some of us to see past the surface? If you are green and I am purple, does it matter? What should really matter to us all is that our blood is the same color as the Son of Man. When we get a cut we wash it off and put a band aid on it to stop the bleeding and keep the dirt and germs out of it so it does not ge infected. Did you know that Jesus is the band aid for our souls, a gift of unselfish love and forgiveness from his father and our creator, Lord God Almighty? Jesus was sacrificed to keep all the worldly infectious impurities from infecting our souls but it is up to us to keep that band aid in place.
You ask me why I compare Jesus to a band aid? Because of the principle of the protection that is offered to us. Just as we use a band aid to shield and protect our cut, Jesus is the shield to protect our souls. All that need be done is make sure that he is applied 24/7.
Friday, 21 Sep. 2007 Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.
Are you Equal or Better??
Hi Everybody ....... :)
I pray that you all are doing well. Here is something I started some time back that I needed to finish and I thought it would be something of interest for you to read and ponder over. It's a subject that still bounces off the inner walls of my head bone every day due to one reason or another. Maybe that's my problem, too many things bouncing around turning the gray matter into jell-o!
What is Equal or Equality?
This is something that has bothered me probably most of my adult life. Is there a true meaning to the term Equal or Equality? Not according to anything I’ve read in the encyclopedias or dictionaries. Equal: “a state of equality.” And under Equality you have: egalitarianism: “the belief that all/some people ought to be treated equally”, equal outcome, equal opportunity, equal treatment, equal before the law, racial equality, sexual equality and social equality. None of which makes anybody equal to another!
Our government says we are entitled to equal opportunity, but because of our social, sexual and or racial equality there is no equal treatment, which does not put us equal before the law, which in turn does not give us an equal outcome!
Where is the overall equality that we seek? It is hard to understand this when we see our own government taking advantage of the position it is in by thinking they are better than the everyday John or Jane Doe on the street. There’s the key word that shames us all, BETTER! There will never be any equality as long as people believe they are better than everyone else. And the government is the worst offender! Why? How? Here are a few examples. 1. Any high ranking official in the government cannot me arrested for a misdemeanor. You and I would be incarcerated on the spot. Equal? 2. The president, after his 4 year term in office is over, still gets his yearly salary and full medical benefits (least we forget about the senators and congressmen/women). The armed services Veteran that puts in their four year term, especially during an armed conflict/war, has to fight for everything they Deserve! Equal? Wasn’t it 90 billion dollars that was approved on for fighting this war on terrorism? And the Army is real proud about this new troop carrier thing that only cost $900K, each! How many billions of dollars were approved on to compensate the families for a lost loved one or to take care of our veterans that have sworn to protect us? Equal?
The only thing that comes close for us being equal to one another is the blood that gives us life. But yet even that does not make us equal because my 0+ can be given to just about anyone else, I cannot receive A, B, AB, (+) or (-), or just about any other type there is. The color of our blood, red, is the only physical thing that makes us equal to one another.
We separate, segregate and categorize according to our social, sexual, racial, moral, political and religious beliefs. We have beaten the 1st and 2nd Amendments to death trying to figure out what would be equal for all, forgetting why they were written in the first place. Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s outdated and should be changed!!
From the beginning of time there has been no equality. We have all been blessed with different talents and that’s the way it should be in order for this world to survive. But we have this crazy idea that we are better than others just because of the knowledge and skills we may poses. The knowledge and skills that I have, are in most cases, different than yours but that doesn’t make me any better than you or you better than me. And yes, that even applies to someone flipping burgers to the President of the United States. Neither one is better than the other. But because society dictates certain guidelines, and the law makers make unfavorable laws between the two positions, it makes equality non-existent. If a government official makes an error in judgment he or she is given the opportunity to resign (depending on how high up they are on the ladder). Why? If we, as the government calls citizens, make the same error in judgment, we are fired on the spot! Equal? Are not all government officials citizens?
What makes anyone better than anyone else? Nothing! It doesn’t matter if you’re black, brown, white, yellow, purple, pink or green – Catholic, Baptist, Protestant, Christian, Jewish, Mormon or even Muslim or Atheist – Republican, Democrat, Independent, or Whatever.
This may be hard for some of you to believe or understand, but we are all Equal in the eyes of God through his mercy and grace, whether you believe or not. What we say and do, act and react while we are here on the face of this earth, will, only in the end be determined if we are finally Equal to one another in Heaven or Hell.
So now, who are you Equal to? And are you really looking for Equality? Or does your ego make you think you’re better than others? We are never as good as we think we are and only half as good as others make us out to be. We are blinded by our own sense of worth to a point of not being respectful of/to others. Just because we don’t have the same beliefs, live in the same neighborhood or watch the same type of JUNK on the TV does not give us the right to be disrespectful to one another. People, by their words and actions have lost my respect for most, but I am NOT disrespectful towards them. Try treating others as you wish to be treated and understand that just because you live in your own little world, so do others live in theirs. Show some respect and treat them as an Equal, even though you like steak and they like hotdogs.
I am I guess, what they call, a practicing Christian. My life falls under the best moral and everyday life standards of laws that have been written and I’m proud to say as much too! My God is your God, even if you don’t believe. And his Son Jesus was sacrificed for all sinners not just a certain few. Every single one of us are equal in God’s eyes, why is it so hard for us to be equal in each others?
Thank you Father God for everything you have done, everything you are doing and everything that is yet to come. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Remember – JLY + MGBYAKY
Love to All
ME
I pray that you all are doing well. Here is something I started some time back that I needed to finish and I thought it would be something of interest for you to read and ponder over. It's a subject that still bounces off the inner walls of my head bone every day due to one reason or another. Maybe that's my problem, too many things bouncing around turning the gray matter into jell-o!
What is Equal or Equality?
This is something that has bothered me probably most of my adult life. Is there a true meaning to the term Equal or Equality? Not according to anything I’ve read in the encyclopedias or dictionaries. Equal: “a state of equality.” And under Equality you have: egalitarianism: “the belief that all/some people ought to be treated equally”, equal outcome, equal opportunity, equal treatment, equal before the law, racial equality, sexual equality and social equality. None of which makes anybody equal to another!
Our government says we are entitled to equal opportunity, but because of our social, sexual and or racial equality there is no equal treatment, which does not put us equal before the law, which in turn does not give us an equal outcome!
Where is the overall equality that we seek? It is hard to understand this when we see our own government taking advantage of the position it is in by thinking they are better than the everyday John or Jane Doe on the street. There’s the key word that shames us all, BETTER! There will never be any equality as long as people believe they are better than everyone else. And the government is the worst offender! Why? How? Here are a few examples. 1. Any high ranking official in the government cannot me arrested for a misdemeanor. You and I would be incarcerated on the spot. Equal? 2. The president, after his 4 year term in office is over, still gets his yearly salary and full medical benefits (least we forget about the senators and congressmen/women). The armed services Veteran that puts in their four year term, especially during an armed conflict/war, has to fight for everything they Deserve! Equal? Wasn’t it 90 billion dollars that was approved on for fighting this war on terrorism? And the Army is real proud about this new troop carrier thing that only cost $900K, each! How many billions of dollars were approved on to compensate the families for a lost loved one or to take care of our veterans that have sworn to protect us? Equal?
The only thing that comes close for us being equal to one another is the blood that gives us life. But yet even that does not make us equal because my 0+ can be given to just about anyone else, I cannot receive A, B, AB, (+) or (-), or just about any other type there is. The color of our blood, red, is the only physical thing that makes us equal to one another.
We separate, segregate and categorize according to our social, sexual, racial, moral, political and religious beliefs. We have beaten the 1st and 2nd Amendments to death trying to figure out what would be equal for all, forgetting why they were written in the first place. Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s outdated and should be changed!!
From the beginning of time there has been no equality. We have all been blessed with different talents and that’s the way it should be in order for this world to survive. But we have this crazy idea that we are better than others just because of the knowledge and skills we may poses. The knowledge and skills that I have, are in most cases, different than yours but that doesn’t make me any better than you or you better than me. And yes, that even applies to someone flipping burgers to the President of the United States. Neither one is better than the other. But because society dictates certain guidelines, and the law makers make unfavorable laws between the two positions, it makes equality non-existent. If a government official makes an error in judgment he or she is given the opportunity to resign (depending on how high up they are on the ladder). Why? If we, as the government calls citizens, make the same error in judgment, we are fired on the spot! Equal? Are not all government officials citizens?
What makes anyone better than anyone else? Nothing! It doesn’t matter if you’re black, brown, white, yellow, purple, pink or green – Catholic, Baptist, Protestant, Christian, Jewish, Mormon or even Muslim or Atheist – Republican, Democrat, Independent, or Whatever.
This may be hard for some of you to believe or understand, but we are all Equal in the eyes of God through his mercy and grace, whether you believe or not. What we say and do, act and react while we are here on the face of this earth, will, only in the end be determined if we are finally Equal to one another in Heaven or Hell.
So now, who are you Equal to? And are you really looking for Equality? Or does your ego make you think you’re better than others? We are never as good as we think we are and only half as good as others make us out to be. We are blinded by our own sense of worth to a point of not being respectful of/to others. Just because we don’t have the same beliefs, live in the same neighborhood or watch the same type of JUNK on the TV does not give us the right to be disrespectful to one another. People, by their words and actions have lost my respect for most, but I am NOT disrespectful towards them. Try treating others as you wish to be treated and understand that just because you live in your own little world, so do others live in theirs. Show some respect and treat them as an Equal, even though you like steak and they like hotdogs.
I am I guess, what they call, a practicing Christian. My life falls under the best moral and everyday life standards of laws that have been written and I’m proud to say as much too! My God is your God, even if you don’t believe. And his Son Jesus was sacrificed for all sinners not just a certain few. Every single one of us are equal in God’s eyes, why is it so hard for us to be equal in each others?
Thank you Father God for everything you have done, everything you are doing and everything that is yet to come. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Remember – JLY + MGBYAKY
Love to All
ME
Sunday, October 25, 2009
I'm not lost or confused; Just searching
Saturday 5 September 2009
I am just like many of you; struggling to understand the why’s, what for’s and how comes of the life of a Christian. I have always been a Christian in my heart but not in my mind. I became a Born Again Christian on July 3rd 2007 and for about the first year and a half I ate up everything I could about my new life I have taken.
Have you ever been Born Again? Do you remember what it was like? I reached out to the Holy Spirit many times with things that I wanted to share with others. And as I sat at my keyboard and sometimes wept as the Holy Spirit guided my thoughts and feelings onto paper I wondered if what was being written would reach and inspire others.
I haven’t written a lot lately. It’s been hard for me to connect with the couple of things I have tried to write about, still unfinished. And it’s been really hard on me because I don’t know why!
Sunday 25 October 2009
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and some praying (probably should be doing more praying) lately and I still don’t have things sorted out (according to me) but I really do believe things are getting back together. I was able to finish two of the inspirations that were started (more recent ones) and feel a lot better about that. I still have about a half dozen unfinished. Wow!!! Maybe that’s it!!! I am supposed to finish what I have started before I am to successfully move on!!! I’ve got one that is over a year old. It’s not really an inspiration; it’s more of a “Hay, Wake up people! I think I’ve been afraid to finish it and I’m not sure why. It could be because I feel that it would just fall on deft ears anyway. I know it would probably make certain people a little upset (like our government)! I think I’ll finish it and put it on my blog and see if anybody is willing enough to make a comment.
I think I know what a big part of my problem is; I am asking questions about the Bible that nobody here on the face of this planet could possibly answer. I am not questioning Gods Word as being the truth; it’s more of wanting to know more details as to the whose, what for’s and how comes. And listening to some theologian try to explain their idea about all that just irritates me! Why can’t they just say “I don’t know”, we will find out when we reach the New Jerusalem.
Am I messing myself up here or what? I think it’s time to take another leap of faith!!! And get that ugly, pesky devil off my back!!! What do you think? Oh Yea, give me an Amen – Amen. Wow, where did that come from? I kind of like it!
When I started this I had no idea as to where it was going to go. Now I understand why the Holy Spirit led me down this path. To open the eyes of my soul to see what I was doing to myself. I really think we should all sit down and explore our souls from time to time to keep us humble and on the straight and narrow.
Thank you Father God for all that you have done, all that you are doing and all that is yet to come. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
Until next time – Remember, JLY + MGBYAKY
Love to All Skippy/Cochise
I am just like many of you; struggling to understand the why’s, what for’s and how comes of the life of a Christian. I have always been a Christian in my heart but not in my mind. I became a Born Again Christian on July 3rd 2007 and for about the first year and a half I ate up everything I could about my new life I have taken.
Have you ever been Born Again? Do you remember what it was like? I reached out to the Holy Spirit many times with things that I wanted to share with others. And as I sat at my keyboard and sometimes wept as the Holy Spirit guided my thoughts and feelings onto paper I wondered if what was being written would reach and inspire others.
I haven’t written a lot lately. It’s been hard for me to connect with the couple of things I have tried to write about, still unfinished. And it’s been really hard on me because I don’t know why!
Sunday 25 October 2009
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and some praying (probably should be doing more praying) lately and I still don’t have things sorted out (according to me) but I really do believe things are getting back together. I was able to finish two of the inspirations that were started (more recent ones) and feel a lot better about that. I still have about a half dozen unfinished. Wow!!! Maybe that’s it!!! I am supposed to finish what I have started before I am to successfully move on!!! I’ve got one that is over a year old. It’s not really an inspiration; it’s more of a “Hay, Wake up people! I think I’ve been afraid to finish it and I’m not sure why. It could be because I feel that it would just fall on deft ears anyway. I know it would probably make certain people a little upset (like our government)! I think I’ll finish it and put it on my blog and see if anybody is willing enough to make a comment.
I think I know what a big part of my problem is; I am asking questions about the Bible that nobody here on the face of this planet could possibly answer. I am not questioning Gods Word as being the truth; it’s more of wanting to know more details as to the whose, what for’s and how comes. And listening to some theologian try to explain their idea about all that just irritates me! Why can’t they just say “I don’t know”, we will find out when we reach the New Jerusalem.
Am I messing myself up here or what? I think it’s time to take another leap of faith!!! And get that ugly, pesky devil off my back!!! What do you think? Oh Yea, give me an Amen – Amen. Wow, where did that come from? I kind of like it!
When I started this I had no idea as to where it was going to go. Now I understand why the Holy Spirit led me down this path. To open the eyes of my soul to see what I was doing to myself. I really think we should all sit down and explore our souls from time to time to keep us humble and on the straight and narrow.
Thank you Father God for all that you have done, all that you are doing and all that is yet to come. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
Until next time – Remember, JLY + MGBYAKY
Love to All Skippy/Cochise
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Deffinately Constructive Criticism
Hi Everybody ....... :}
I did some thinking on this one I just finished a few hours ago. I have been giving you ones that have been written for awhile, you know, trying to keep things in a semi kind of order. But really, what kind of order you may try to keep doesn't compair to the conviction of the order the Holy Spirit puts on you, right? So here it is.
Through My Mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Being Judgmental or just Constructive Criticism
I started this this morning, this being Sunday, October 18, 2009, while sitting in church. These words were just coming to me and I had to write them down. It started almost immediately during the praise and worship and went on until almost the end of the service with only a couple breaks. Yes, I heard most everything that was going on and even stood once to praise our Lord during a special worship song.
Who am I to think things should be different from the way they are? I feel like an outsider looking in, seeing the way things are, knowing things aren’t right, thinking my words will fall on deaf ears. Day by day concern and irritation building, I must give this to my Lord now or it will destroy me and all that I have been working for; my walk with my Lord and Savior, Jesus. This is not my burden to carry, or is it? I can’t help the way I feel! It’s sometimes so impossible to smile and act like one doesn’t care! I need to continue to ask my Lord to keep me in check, keep his hand over my mouth and muzzle me if need be. It may not be for me to say or act on such a burden that I have taken upon myself, or have I? Am I being prepared, groomed for what God’s Will need’s be done? Why have these things been shown to me now? This is the question that is troubling me! Why?!
There are so many things, some trivial one may think, but still wrong in a wrongful way. Others are and or could be Sevier in such a way that someone could get hurt. The fact remains, wisdom has been ignored for the purpose of what; being ignorant of others around and/or involved, directly or indirectly? I think of James right now, chapter 1, verses 5 – 8; 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Here is where I ask myself; am I being driven with the wind and tossed like a wave? At times I do feel tossed, tossed like a piece of driftwood among the rivers rapids, the current not allowing me to continue on down to the sea. I know that this is my impatience, not letting God deal with things in his own time, wanting to be right in my feelings, praying that it is He that has shown me these things and not my own doings. I don’t consider myself a double minded man and I’m not angry, just concerned and a bit irritated. I believe my irritation stems from the feeling that whatever I say will be ignored because I don’t have all the bible learning as most. But on the other hand, I can’t help thinking, what if God has chosen me as a messenger? Why doesn’t He just go right to the source? If that was the case, then why did he choose all the men and women in the Bible to spread His word?
As you can see, this old piece of driftwood has more than just a few questions and that is probably why I am stuck in the middle of the rivers rapids, being beat black and blue, bent and broken, waiting for my answers. Is this where Romans 12:2 + 3 comes in? 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Did you know that we think more of our pets with all their needs than we do about another human being? If you are really concerned, think long and hard about what I just said. If not, I’m sorry!
I have been hearing about “being critical”, or “criticizing” lately. Is this what I have become, a critic? The dictionary describes “critic”, “critical”, “criticizing”, and “criticism” as be judgmental in a negative manner and we all know what Jesus said in Matthew 7:1 + 2; 1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Has my mouth slipped into gear on occasion before I could grab the shift lever and something has been said? The Lord knows my heart, I am not being judgmental! It is a “constructive criticism” that I want to convey, a positive outlook as to the things being said and/or done. Does the Bible say anything to this kind of “judgment”? Is not the Bible filled with “constructive criticisms” for Gods children to follow? In Luke 12:57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?” What is right? The things that are right morally come from the very depths of your soul; it is the gray matter between your ears that gets things all messed up, wanting to sidestep your true path with Jesus. And in John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” Is my “constructive criticism” / “judgment” righteous?
I know, how can you make a righteous judgment of me and my feelings if you don’t know what they are? Well, if I have anything to say it should be between me and the person and/or persons that I feel have the problems, right? I know that this may be hard to follow but please try. I am trying to convey my dilemma to you to possibly help you with something of the same nature. Please keep in mind that I don’t do this for pity. I actually feel good with all the words that have been written, it’s called being one with the Holy Spirit!
I found in Proverbs 25:14 +15 14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. 15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.” A “soft tongue”, reminds me of another verse out of the New Testament about being slow to anger and slow to speak. I know for a fact that anger begets anger and you can’t talk since into a person that has had too much to drink. A “soft tongue” is so hard for us to do. Am I being groomed for that “soft tongue” before I speak?
I do feel better now that I have put all this down to paper. Thank you my Holy Spirit for the guidance you have shared with me. Thanks to all of you for your patience and reading this. I pray that you were able to get something from this.
Remember; JLY & MGBYAKY
Love to All Skippy/Cochise
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
I did some thinking on this one I just finished a few hours ago. I have been giving you ones that have been written for awhile, you know, trying to keep things in a semi kind of order. But really, what kind of order you may try to keep doesn't compair to the conviction of the order the Holy Spirit puts on you, right? So here it is.
Through My Mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Being Judgmental or just Constructive Criticism
I started this this morning, this being Sunday, October 18, 2009, while sitting in church. These words were just coming to me and I had to write them down. It started almost immediately during the praise and worship and went on until almost the end of the service with only a couple breaks. Yes, I heard most everything that was going on and even stood once to praise our Lord during a special worship song.
Who am I to think things should be different from the way they are? I feel like an outsider looking in, seeing the way things are, knowing things aren’t right, thinking my words will fall on deaf ears. Day by day concern and irritation building, I must give this to my Lord now or it will destroy me and all that I have been working for; my walk with my Lord and Savior, Jesus. This is not my burden to carry, or is it? I can’t help the way I feel! It’s sometimes so impossible to smile and act like one doesn’t care! I need to continue to ask my Lord to keep me in check, keep his hand over my mouth and muzzle me if need be. It may not be for me to say or act on such a burden that I have taken upon myself, or have I? Am I being prepared, groomed for what God’s Will need’s be done? Why have these things been shown to me now? This is the question that is troubling me! Why?!
There are so many things, some trivial one may think, but still wrong in a wrongful way. Others are and or could be Sevier in such a way that someone could get hurt. The fact remains, wisdom has been ignored for the purpose of what; being ignorant of others around and/or involved, directly or indirectly? I think of James right now, chapter 1, verses 5 – 8; 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Here is where I ask myself; am I being driven with the wind and tossed like a wave? At times I do feel tossed, tossed like a piece of driftwood among the rivers rapids, the current not allowing me to continue on down to the sea. I know that this is my impatience, not letting God deal with things in his own time, wanting to be right in my feelings, praying that it is He that has shown me these things and not my own doings. I don’t consider myself a double minded man and I’m not angry, just concerned and a bit irritated. I believe my irritation stems from the feeling that whatever I say will be ignored because I don’t have all the bible learning as most. But on the other hand, I can’t help thinking, what if God has chosen me as a messenger? Why doesn’t He just go right to the source? If that was the case, then why did he choose all the men and women in the Bible to spread His word?
As you can see, this old piece of driftwood has more than just a few questions and that is probably why I am stuck in the middle of the rivers rapids, being beat black and blue, bent and broken, waiting for my answers. Is this where Romans 12:2 + 3 comes in? 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Did you know that we think more of our pets with all their needs than we do about another human being? If you are really concerned, think long and hard about what I just said. If not, I’m sorry!
I have been hearing about “being critical”, or “criticizing” lately. Is this what I have become, a critic? The dictionary describes “critic”, “critical”, “criticizing”, and “criticism” as be judgmental in a negative manner and we all know what Jesus said in Matthew 7:1 + 2; 1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Has my mouth slipped into gear on occasion before I could grab the shift lever and something has been said? The Lord knows my heart, I am not being judgmental! It is a “constructive criticism” that I want to convey, a positive outlook as to the things being said and/or done. Does the Bible say anything to this kind of “judgment”? Is not the Bible filled with “constructive criticisms” for Gods children to follow? In Luke 12:57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?” What is right? The things that are right morally come from the very depths of your soul; it is the gray matter between your ears that gets things all messed up, wanting to sidestep your true path with Jesus. And in John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” Is my “constructive criticism” / “judgment” righteous?
I know, how can you make a righteous judgment of me and my feelings if you don’t know what they are? Well, if I have anything to say it should be between me and the person and/or persons that I feel have the problems, right? I know that this may be hard to follow but please try. I am trying to convey my dilemma to you to possibly help you with something of the same nature. Please keep in mind that I don’t do this for pity. I actually feel good with all the words that have been written, it’s called being one with the Holy Spirit!
I found in Proverbs 25:14 +15 14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. 15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.” A “soft tongue”, reminds me of another verse out of the New Testament about being slow to anger and slow to speak. I know for a fact that anger begets anger and you can’t talk since into a person that has had too much to drink. A “soft tongue” is so hard for us to do. Am I being groomed for that “soft tongue” before I speak?
I do feel better now that I have put all this down to paper. Thank you my Holy Spirit for the guidance you have shared with me. Thanks to all of you for your patience and reading this. I pray that you were able to get something from this.
Remember; JLY & MGBYAKY
Love to All Skippy/Cochise
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
What a mess!!! Take 3 !!! Didn't have to do a restart this time. The picture I was trying to insert into my blog had to have been bugged!!! Not bad, it just kind of messed everything up on the message I was trying to send out. Hay, what's life without a little bit of excitement?!? I had to delete everything again, along with the picture but I did remember to make a copy of it before I tried to insert the picture. I get the feeling that Satan didn't want this to go out, trying to anger me and lose my patience so that I would walk away. Guess what? I'M STILL HERE!!!
Hi Everybody ....... :)
I've been off-line for the past week. Been waiting for the fix-it guy to come out and fix the connection. All this time, being patient, and then the guy didn't want to come out because it was raining where he was!?! Enough was enough!!! So when he arrived and it wasn't raining, he finally found the problem and fixed the $2.00 part. Now that I've gotten all my mail, and 2 no-go's on this blog out of the way I'll try it again!!!
Why do we have more patience with a stranger or even a friend and not with a family member? The truth?!? Your family member is an easier target. There are so many factors to why!!! Bad day at work, traffic on the way home, just plain tired, etc.. How often do we lose our patience with a loved one? Why?
Back in Feb. 2008 while reading about Job and his patience I was inspired to write something about Patience and the Holy Spirit again help me put my feeling in perspective for all to make since from, I pray.
Through My Mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Patience
Being or having patience is a unique quality that most of us have trouble with. We want what we want right now or worse, yesterday. When we lose our patience it opens the doors to anger, stress and stupidity. We are then prone to saying and doing things that are all too often regrettable and end up hurting not just ourselves but mostly the people around us. And that makes Satan happier than a pig with its face buried in slop.
Feel like testing your patience level? Forget about the news or driving down the road, which is bad enough; try pushing a shopping cart around Wal-Mart for an hour. The only time I can do it is when I prepare myself beforehand. How can this be done you ask? P R A Y ! Yes you pray. Put on a smile, think happy thoughts and ask the Lord for patience. He waited patiently a long time for me to come to him and have my heart filled with his Love, and Understanding. Therefore it would be wrong for me not to show that same patience with others. I just need that gentle nudge once in awhile from him as a reminder. Although there are times I have had to ask him for a muzzle! And he is always ready to oblige, sometimes even when I don’t ask, and I sure do thank him for that.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.”
2 Timothy 2:23-26 “But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. (24) And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all able to teach, patient, (25) in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, (26) and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.”
James 5:8-11 “You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. (9) Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! (10) My Brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. (11) Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord _ that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.”
The next time you feel yourself getting a little inpatient with the Lord for one reason or another, remember this, His patience with us, in all that we say or don’t say, in all that we do or don’t do, is Never-Ending.
Thank you Father God for all you have done, all you are doing and all that will be. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Util next time; remember, JLY & MGBYAKY
Love to All Skippy/Cochise
P.S. IT WORKED THIS TIME!!! Can I take a nap now?
Monday, October 5, 2009
More to think about
Hi everybody ……. :)
Monday – Monday – Monday!!! Been thinking and thinking about which inspirational to send your way next. They are all good, at least I think so. Let me take another look through my folder and see which one jumps out at me.
Ok – The Holy Spirit showed me two that would go really good together. The first one will give you something to really think about and the second one will show you where you will find all the answers to your questions.
Through my mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Skeletons
How many skeletons do you have hanging in your closet? I don’t think there is one person that doesn’t have at least one hanging in their closet, hopefully collecting dust.
Those skeletons are what Jesus died for, our sins and the more dust they collect, the better we are in walking with our Lord. But look out for Satan, he is constantly tempting us to reach in there, grab hold of that skeleton and shake off the dust. Sometimes it’s hard isn’t it, standing there, looking at that skeleton and all the feel good fleshy desires that it brought us.
Acts 3:19 – Repent ye therefore, and be converted {turn again}, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
There are times when I open that closet door and there before me are my many skeletons just waiting for me to grab one or more and shake the dust from them and appease Satan with a victory. My walk with Christ will not allow this to happen. Many times I have seen those skeletons hanging there. At first they scared me, wanting me to reach out to them. But I quickly learned that all I had to do was ask the Lord to remove them from my sight and He would Lovingly shut that door once again.
It is not our Lord God that opens that closet door, it is our own weak fleshy desires that Satan preys upon. It could be a word, a smell/odor, or something we see and the door to our skeleton closet is opened, temptation staring back at us, urging us to reach out and grab sin by the hand and go for a disgraceful walk with Lucifer. Matthew 26:41 – Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
It does not matter where your walk is with Jesus, shut your eyes, fold your hands and ask our Lord God to shut that door. No matter how many times in a day, week, month or year, he will shut that door every time, all you need to do is ask. II. Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
Thank you Lord for everything you have done, everything are doing, and everything that will be done. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Look around you my brothers and sisters!
Do you see her?
You can’t miss her!
She’s right here before you.
She’s as big as life itself!
What is she you ask?
The most wonderful thing you can take a ride on!
She’s been around for a long time.
Been feared and hated, scorned and torn, beaten,
bruised and burned, and yet she still survives
because of all those who try to understand her,
live by her and love her.
She was once only meant for High Priests
And has only been within our grasp for a few
hundred years.
I call her the Ark of Life
And why not? It seems only appropriate.
Back in the pages of Genesis God had Noah build an
Ark to float on the waters he sent forth to cleanse
the earth of all sin.
In the pages of Exodus God commissioned an Ark
of the Covenant be built for the High Priests to
make tithes and offerings and commune with him.
And Jesus, God’s only son, was and still is, the Ark of
Mercy and Grace.
And the whole time these things were coming about,
And much much more
The Bible, the Word of God, the Good Book,
Gods Ark of life, was being put together
for generations to come so that we might sail on
into that eternal life with our Father God through
his Son and our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Do you see her now? She’s bigger than life itself!
Step on board and feel your luggage, your burdens
be lifted from you.
Feel God’s Mercy, Grace and Love surround you.
Your seas may get ruff at times
But with Jesus at the helm
She will never sink!!!
Thank you Father God. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Well, there they are. Until next time –
Remember, JLY & MGBYAKY
Love to all Skippy/Cochise
Monday – Monday – Monday!!! Been thinking and thinking about which inspirational to send your way next. They are all good, at least I think so. Let me take another look through my folder and see which one jumps out at me.
Ok – The Holy Spirit showed me two that would go really good together. The first one will give you something to really think about and the second one will show you where you will find all the answers to your questions.
Through my mind’s Eye
Inspired by the Holy Spirit
Edited by Jesus Christ
Skeletons
How many skeletons do you have hanging in your closet? I don’t think there is one person that doesn’t have at least one hanging in their closet, hopefully collecting dust.
Those skeletons are what Jesus died for, our sins and the more dust they collect, the better we are in walking with our Lord. But look out for Satan, he is constantly tempting us to reach in there, grab hold of that skeleton and shake off the dust. Sometimes it’s hard isn’t it, standing there, looking at that skeleton and all the feel good fleshy desires that it brought us.
Acts 3:19 – Repent ye therefore, and be converted {turn again}, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
There are times when I open that closet door and there before me are my many skeletons just waiting for me to grab one or more and shake the dust from them and appease Satan with a victory. My walk with Christ will not allow this to happen. Many times I have seen those skeletons hanging there. At first they scared me, wanting me to reach out to them. But I quickly learned that all I had to do was ask the Lord to remove them from my sight and He would Lovingly shut that door once again.
It is not our Lord God that opens that closet door, it is our own weak fleshy desires that Satan preys upon. It could be a word, a smell/odor, or something we see and the door to our skeleton closet is opened, temptation staring back at us, urging us to reach out and grab sin by the hand and go for a disgraceful walk with Lucifer. Matthew 26:41 – Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
It does not matter where your walk is with Jesus, shut your eyes, fold your hands and ask our Lord God to shut that door. No matter how many times in a day, week, month or year, he will shut that door every time, all you need to do is ask. II. Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
Thank you Lord for everything you have done, everything are doing, and everything that will be done. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Look around you my brothers and sisters!
Do you see her?
You can’t miss her!
She’s right here before you.
She’s as big as life itself!
What is she you ask?
The most wonderful thing you can take a ride on!
She’s been around for a long time.
Been feared and hated, scorned and torn, beaten,
bruised and burned, and yet she still survives
because of all those who try to understand her,
live by her and love her.
She was once only meant for High Priests
And has only been within our grasp for a few
hundred years.
I call her the Ark of Life
And why not? It seems only appropriate.
Back in the pages of Genesis God had Noah build an
Ark to float on the waters he sent forth to cleanse
the earth of all sin.
In the pages of Exodus God commissioned an Ark
of the Covenant be built for the High Priests to
make tithes and offerings and commune with him.
And Jesus, God’s only son, was and still is, the Ark of
Mercy and Grace.
And the whole time these things were coming about,
And much much more
The Bible, the Word of God, the Good Book,
Gods Ark of life, was being put together
for generations to come so that we might sail on
into that eternal life with our Father God through
his Son and our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Do you see her now? She’s bigger than life itself!
Step on board and feel your luggage, your burdens
be lifted from you.
Feel God’s Mercy, Grace and Love surround you.
Your seas may get ruff at times
But with Jesus at the helm
She will never sink!!!
Thank you Father God. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Well, there they are. Until next time –
Remember, JLY & MGBYAKY
Love to all Skippy/Cochise
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