Happy 14th Birthday Fayth!
Time goes by so quickly; it brings me to wonder how much time we spend on earthly matters when the real purpose for living is in Jesus Christ. Time. How do we spend our time? When I was “younger” I made a mess out of my time. I really wondered why God allowed me to be changed by Him. I am not worthy… I understand now that it’s because of His grace. He sent His Son Jesus to make all things new. It was also my willingness to admit I was wrong and be humble. God has taught me that living is not for me but for Him. He gave me this life; he will take it away someday. He is the One who gave each of us breath, does it not make sense that we should give back to Him what He gave? So many people lost in this world. They desire money, material possessions, bigger this better that, my way or the highway and it’s all about selfishness. Those in my own family are lost to this world; even those closest to me. It says in Gods word that families will be against each other for the sake of following Jesus. Matthew 10:21-22
I see some people in my family making choices that make my heart drop. The places they choose to be or the shows on TV they watch or the material they read. And I know that they think we are judging them but the truth is this, you can’t change what you don’t know and being in God’s word is an instruction book to living life. So it’s not that we are judging, it’s that God has revealed truth to us.
I come to the conclusion that although it’s sometimes challenging I need to be what God wants me to be. If I get persecuted, or my family and friends gossip, it’s not my wrath but God’s; Romans 12.
I pray that those lost in my family can be saved but not just for the sake of getting a free pass into heaven but being transform from the inside out. To know their purpose and to be rewarded in heaven for following a God who has created them.
I see my mom being transformed from the inside out and it’s one of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed. Who would have thought…but I am reminded of that scripture when Jesus said “you of little faith?” And I don’t want to be of little faith. All things are possible to those who believe.
Mom had another great day! I read to her about the lady at the well. How she came to the well at noon because of her shame but How Jesus gave her living water. Oh thank you Jesus that we don’t have to go thirty.
Psalm 90:12 Teach us to make the most out of our time, so we may grow in wisdom.
Ephesians 5:15-20 Be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise. Make the most out of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Then you will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the Lord in your hearts. And you will always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I see some people in my family making choices that make my heart drop. The places they choose to be or the shows on TV they watch or the material they read. And I know that they think we are judging them but the truth is this, you can’t change what you don’t know and being in God’s word is an instruction book to living life. So it’s not that we are judging, it’s that God has revealed truth to us.
I come to the conclusion that although it’s sometimes challenging I need to be what God wants me to be. If I get persecuted, or my family and friends gossip, it’s not my wrath but God’s; Romans 12.
I pray that those lost in my family can be saved but not just for the sake of getting a free pass into heaven but being transform from the inside out. To know their purpose and to be rewarded in heaven for following a God who has created them.
I see my mom being transformed from the inside out and it’s one of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed. Who would have thought…but I am reminded of that scripture when Jesus said “you of little faith?” And I don’t want to be of little faith. All things are possible to those who believe.
Mom had another great day! I read to her about the lady at the well. How she came to the well at noon because of her shame but How Jesus gave her living water. Oh thank you Jesus that we don’t have to go thirty.
Psalm 90:12 Teach us to make the most out of our time, so we may grow in wisdom.
Ephesians 5:15-20 Be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise. Make the most out of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Then you will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the Lord in your hearts. And you will always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suBPq0o3Yvw
Please click on this song, it is one of my very favorites. You will just feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. Please listen to it and let God work in your heart.
Blessings to you!
1 comment:
Tara i love that song! I am so glad that you and Mary are having a bible time together. As a new babe in Christ Mary will need to grow and you are helping her to do that. Mary i am half way threw the book about faith. I can't wait till the other sisters are done with their books so i can read them. Love in Christ Aunt Sharon
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