tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10093218583355048032024-03-14T04:40:30.240-04:00Sabbath!My Holy RestGod Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-83935825819473114182012-06-02T16:37:00.000-04:002012-06-02T18:40:25.149-04:00Word of God Speak<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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The last thing I need is to be heard</div>
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Your Majesty</div>
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To be still and know </div>
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Please let me stay and rest</div>
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In Your holiness</div>
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I'm finding myself in the midst of You</div>
Beyond the music, beyond the noise<br />
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All that I need is to be with You</div>
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And in the quiet, hear Your voice</div>
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Your Majesty</div>
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Let God speak to your heart today- Rest in Him quietly listening for His Voice.</div>
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Let His words of love, goodness, joy and peace penetrate your spirit today.</div>
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Carry His word with you through the week, that you will be able to handle every trail, struggle, obstacle, stumbling block the world throws at you. </div>
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Let the word of God pour down on you like rain, see His majesty, rest in His holiness, know He is there and you don't have to speak a word, O word of God speak to me, let me hear Thy voice only. </div>
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O God Jehovah, speak to me today, let Thy word soak into my heart, let Thy word rest upon my spirit until it becomes a part of me, guiding and leading me to the place where your Spirit rests, where Your holiness resides. O Word of God speak to me pour down on me like rain until I see your Majesty. In Jesus Name I pray<br />
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</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-70769037943523255552010-02-07T00:15:00.004-05:002010-02-07T01:13:55.242-05:00Seeking<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S25M6B4_uxI/AAAAAAAACMU/N-MVYcbF5KA/s1600-h/seeking.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S25M6B4_uxI/AAAAAAAACMU/N-MVYcbF5KA/s320/seeking.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435366360106384146" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />I am not a mystery<br />I am not in hiding<br />I am not a far off<br />I am not in the distance future<br />I am not out of reach<br />I am not untouchable<br />I am not off limits<br />I am not behind a veil you cannot enter<br />I am close, ready to reveal myself to you. You can reach me day or night <br />I am available, distance does not separate us, you can touch me daily at any time, the veil has been torn <br />I am waiting to be found<br />If you look for me wholeheartly, you will find me. I will be found by you, says the Lord. <br /><br />Seek the Lord with your wholeheart,put your all into seeking Him, rest with Him today just open His word and have a conversation with Him. Listen with your heart and spirit. He is waiting to hear from you, to bless you, to love you, to have you know Him. <br /><br /><strong>Application</strong> <br /> Mediate upon a scripture or scripture<br /> begin with prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to come inot your presence, to <br /> speak to your heart, to reveal God to you.<br /> Read it out loud until it begins to speak to your spirit. <br /> Note the word or words which stands out to you, grabs your attention.<br /> How do you feel about these words?<br /> What do you believe God is saying to you? Put your name in where appropriate<br /> <em>Willnette will seek me and find me. When Willnette seek me with all of <br /> Willnette's heart, I will be found by Willnete declares, the Lord. </em> <br /><strong>Stop please</strong> and indulge me- go back and substitue your name. <br />How powerful is this? God speaks directly to us. <br /> Ask God questions.<br /> Write your thoughts without thinking about them just write<br /> Ask God more questions<br /> Pray about anything you don't understand<br /> Pray about anything which comes to mind-others, yourself. <br /> Be still and listen<br /> <br />I know many who comes today are advanced in having a quiet time with God, the Spirit led me and I followed believing God would send someone who needed this post. For those who are advanced may this post bless you in some way.<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br />Father God, thank you for Your Holy Word, Your voice to guide and teach me. Thank You O Lord for being so open to those who truly seek you. thank You for being available, touchable, reachable, revealing. Thank You for providing the way for me to know you. Thank You O Lord for the time I can spend in quietness with You, listening and learning, may all you tell me today become my path to Your will. Lord I seek to know You and I thank You for revealing Yourself to me, allowing me to know You, to find You. In Jesus Name I pray.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341826037867155314" /></a><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-35555642220749621322010-01-31T02:42:00.005-05:002010-01-31T03:08:03.440-05:00He Pours<a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/waterfalls/msparrie/waterfalls/069.gif?o=20" target="_blank"><img src="http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt209/msparrie/waterfalls/069.gif" border="0"></a> <strong>Resting Scripture </strong><br /> "If you watch your step on the Sabbath and don't use my holy day for personal advantage, If you treat the Sabbath as a day of joy, God's holy day as a celebration, If you honor it by refusing 'business as usual,' making money, running here and there - Then you'll be free to enjoy God! Oh, I'll make you ride high and soar above it all. I'll make you feast on the inheritance of your ancestor Jacob." Yes! God says so! Isaiah 58:13-14 <br /><br /><strong>Reflection</strong><br />God created the Sabbath for believers, His sons and daughters. He had those who would call Him Lord with a sincere and believing heart on His mind when He sat aside this day of rest. He is calling us to rest with Him today. He is inviting you to open your heart, spirit, mine and soul to Him. He is inviting you to seek Him afresh. Come to His holy tabernacle and enter His Presence. God is beckoning you to draw nearer, to avail yourself of His wisdom and knowledge, to know Him, to experience Him in new ways. The veil is gone; Jesus ripped it down more than 2000 years ago so you would have no blockage. He opens the way and through Him you may enter the most Holy of Holies. Through Christ you will find rest for your weary soul. All your cares here you can cast. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S2U5DtlQW0I/AAAAAAAACL8/9cjGkjWLPkM/s1600-h/EnclosurePictureViewerdocument-2.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 137px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S2U5DtlQW0I/AAAAAAAACL8/9cjGkjWLPkM/s200/EnclosurePictureViewerdocument-2.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432811261430618946" /></a>The Sabbath is a quiet place where you can empty yourself and once you are empty God will pour into you; He will fill you with Living Waters. He will enable you to bear lasting fruit. When you enter a Sabbath Rest God pours, and pours until you leave filled with whatever you need. The Sabbath is where your Spirit can commune with God and leave refreshed and restored; where strength is gained, and peace is obtained. True Sabbath is the place where God begins to prepare shape and mold us for His will. Resting in God brings filling, blessings and joy overflowing. Yes! God says so! <br /><br /><strong>Deeper</strong><br />Moses said, "This is what God was talking about: Tomorrow is a day of rest, a holy Sabbath to God. Whatever you plan to bake, bake today; and whatever you plan to boil, boil today. Then set aside the leftovers until morning." Exodus 16:23<br />Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest; that thine ox and thine ass may have rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the sojourner, may be refreshed. Exodus 23:12<br /><br />And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together.<br />Acts 16:13 ESV<br /><br /><strong>Prayer</strong><br />Father God, thank You for caring for me such You would set aside a day of rest for me. A time I can spend in quiet reflection, a time when I can set aside the cares of the world and truly focus on Your word, drawing closer to You, knowing You and allowing You to Pour Your goodness in me. Lord I thank You for the Sabbath help me to be continually obedient in keeping this Your day, the Lord’s Day. In Jesus Name. <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341826037867155314" /></a><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-29919964834976172442010-01-02T21:46:00.005-05:002010-01-02T23:17:18.244-05:00Soul Blessings<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S0AaGzEvikI/AAAAAAAACL0/6xb34GP6tBE/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S0AaGzEvikI/AAAAAAAACL0/6xb34GP6tBE/s200/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422362655445715522" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S0AUF_9DnSI/AAAAAAAACLc/8Gu-Ynqe058/s1600-h/beside-still-waters-art.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S0AUF_9DnSI/AAAAAAAACLc/8Gu-Ynqe058/s400/beside-still-waters-art.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422356044653501730" /></a><br /><strong>Sabbath Rest Scripture <br />Psalm 63</strong><br />O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself; how I praise you! I will honor you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest of foods. I will praise you with songs of joy. I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. I think how much you have helped me; I sing for joy in the shadow of your protecting wings. I follow close behind you; your strong right hand holds me securely.<br /><br /><strong>Reflection of My Heart</strong><br />How these words of David touch my soul today. I mediate on the goodness of God. How He loves me. Because of His unfailing love, I gladly open my lips in praise. He is so worthy of my praise. God has been so good, His promises are sure. I have deeply gazed upon His power and glory. This leads me to continually seek after Him, my soul is in continuous search of Him, because He is my God an gladly helps me in times of trouble, He satisfies my soul such I feel truly satisfied as I have feasted on the richest of food. God holds me in the shadow of His wings; He is my resting place, my hiding place and my place of restoration. I sing for joy at His goodness and His loving care of me. I joyfully seek to follow close behind Him because His strong right hand is my security, forever holding me unto eternity. <br /> <br /><strong>Heart Prayer</strong><br />Lord Thy God my soul is blessed. Your goodness and Your love smother me, <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S0AUGK8W7eI/AAAAAAAACLk/V34HjZWLv_k/s1600-h/k0159019.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 113px; height: 170px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/S0AUGK8W7eI/AAAAAAAACLk/V34HjZWLv_k/s400/k0159019.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422356047603363298" /></a>surrounding me with grace and mercy. My heart is joyous because You are my loving God, wrapping me securely in Your love. Your blessings are wondrous to my soul, making me glad. I stand in awe of You O my God, forever amazed by Your acts of love. To You O God I give all glory and praise, keep me earnestly seeking You and let Your dwelling place be my sanctuary of rest. In the precious, holy name of Jesus I pray. <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Quietness</strong><br />Quiet your spirit and ponder David’s words. Ask the Holy Spirit speak to your heart.<br />How does Psalm 63 speak to your soul? <br />How has God shown Himself to be Your God?<br />Identify every word which resonates with your spirit. <br />Identify the things in this psalm which brings joy to your spirit?<br />Lift your hands in prayer to God.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341826037867155314" /></a><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-83341356784355653902009-06-20T23:43:00.010-04:002009-06-21T00:07:03.395-04:00The Godly Way<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sj2wttr-QpI/AAAAAAAACKU/2aK_bEsv210/s1600-h/Clouds.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sj2wttr-QpI/AAAAAAAACKU/2aK_bEsv210/s400/Clouds.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349626231790650002" /></a><br /><strong>This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.<br /><br /><br />But you reply, “No, that’s not the road we want!” Jeremiah 6:16</strong><br /><br /><strong>A Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />The world tells us to seek the best and the biggest, it shouts to us pursue power and prestige, don’t stop until you are the best. The way of the world tells us we must be political correct, accepting the behaviors and lifestyles of all people. The world tells us if we move too slowly we will lose out. We are to trust no one and consider ourselves and our needs before the needs of our neighbor. The world encourages us to seek our own glory and give credit to no one. The world teaches selfishness, greed, lust, and impurities this is the path we are to take. Perfection in all we do be it good or bad is the goal. We are to go for the glory and claim it s our own, this is the mandate of the world we live. The consequence of this mandate is a restless, confused; un-joyful soul traveling a path full with superficial treatments for wounds which never heal.<br />It time to stop and shut out those voices which lead to a path of destruction. There is a voice your soul is longing for, it is restless because it is fighting to hear the voice of truth, the voice which will bring peace, the voice which leads to a righteous quietness. There is no better time than today during your Sabbath, your Holy Rest than to quiet your thoughts, rest your spirit and take your heart into the presence of a Holy God and listen. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sj2xY9PceAI/AAAAAAAACKc/BnTEsRPGJck/s1600-h/Clouds.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 116px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sj2xY9PceAI/AAAAAAAACKc/BnTEsRPGJck/s200/Clouds.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349626974700337154" /></a><br /> This is what the Lord says, “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. You are standing at the crossroad and it is time to decide which way I will go, who will I be? Will I take the path of the world and settle for a superficial joy or will I take the old godly way and have an everlasting joy? Will I pursue the love and the righteousness of God? The old godly way says I will be obedient to the laws, and statues of God, His commands are my guide. The narrow path is my choice, the path paved with love, grace, mercy, poverty in selfishness, power and prestige; I will choose the path where my heart and soul is lifted to God in praise and worship. My worship is real it flows from my innermost being, my very essence. My praise is seen in the life I live, one committed to God and His ways; His way of loving and giving, His way of pouring out compassion and His way of being faithful to holiness. The godly ways of old says I trust God and His path is the road I will choose; the path where all idols are cast away because I will put nothing before my God. I stand at the crossroads and my soul is uneasy, seeking peace, my soul is anxious and troubled seeking a loving calmness. My soul is very restless seeking the voice of Truth. I look to the left, than behind me, and I ponder the road in front of me, and I search the horizon my <br />eyes see a blue sky with patches of white fluffy clouds, my thoughts go back to the <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sj2vtkkwPHI/AAAAAAAACKE/y6V-MbCaBTU/s1600-h/Clouds.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sj2vtkkwPHI/AAAAAAAACKE/y6V-MbCaBTU/s320/Clouds.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349625129832823922" /></a> ways of old; The Lord went a head of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud. The Lord told Moses “I will come to you in a thick cloud. And the glory of the Lord settled down on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day the Lord called to Moses from inside the cloud. Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle. Moses could no longer enter the Tabernacle because the cloud had settled down over it, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle. Now whenever the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out on their journey, following it. (Exodus 13: 21, 19:9, 24:15-16, 40:34-36) My feet began its’ journey walking on the “right road” they do not reject the path of old, the godly ways and my soul finds rest as it follows the path of Truth. Then Jesus said, “come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29)<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br />Father God, when life makes my soul restless and I reach the crossroads let me stop, look and ask You to lead me in the old godly way. The way of righteousness, let me always choose the path which leads to you.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sj2urtWZDyI/AAAAAAAACJ8/YqGupplbYiE/s1600-h/Clouds.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sj2urtWZDyI/AAAAAAAACJ8/YqGupplbYiE/s400/Clouds.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349623998317137698" /></a> Father let me always see You in the cloud which goes ahead of me, let me quiet myself enough to her Your voice and let me walk in Your truth, casting aside the ungodly truths of this world. Jesus be the voice I put my trust and let my soul never quiet itself until it is resting in Your care. In Your Name Jesus my peace I pray. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341826037867155314" /></a><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-18602553258328254462009-05-30T23:16:00.007-04:002009-05-30T23:34:34.658-04:00Sunday Dinner<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH5P6snB6I/AAAAAAAACIc/whAvugeRnDA/s1600-h/1263314~The-Families-of-Tally-and-Cornell-Adams-Come-Together-for-Sunday-Dinner-Posters.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH5P6snB6I/AAAAAAAACIc/whAvugeRnDA/s400/1263314~The-Families-of-Tally-and-Cornell-Adams-Come-Together-for-Sunday-Dinner-Posters.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341824684887836578" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Scripture</strong><br />“My food,” said Jesus “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work”. John 4:34<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />As a child Sunday dinner was the biggest dinner of the week, it was more special than supper because extended family usually gathered at one of grandmother’s houses. Family traveled in from the city, brothers sisters, in-laws talked about the past weeks’ events and cousins played childhood games and bonded. The meal was not really important to us as long as there was enough when we were called to the dinner table. Our food on Sundays was the joy of being with family and unknown to us at the time, creating memories to share with our own kids one day. Our food was the comradeship of family, and love poured out by “big mama” and ”Papa”. <br /><br />One day Jesus and the disciples had been traveling from Judea to Galilee, the disciples went into the village to get food; Jesus continued on until He reached a well where He sat down alone to rest as He was weary and tired. In spite of His tiredness Jesus saw a work needing to be completed as a thirsty and hungry spirit approached the well. Here He feed the spirit of a woman from Samaria. The Samaritan woman had been in need of some real nourishment for years. Her food had consisted of bad decisions, wrong choices, poor judgment, loneliness, hiding, and avoidance. Her life didn’t consist of Sunday dinners and when Jesus offered her a life time of fulfillment (Sunday dinners) she could only focus on the short term results, (supper) no longer having to put herself out there for ridicule and judgment. Because she couldn’t imagine her life as Sunday Dinner it took her a while to recognize the authentic food Jesus was offering. How long does it take us to recognize the true and lasting food Jesus offers? How often do we lower His Sunday dinner to supper? How often do we fail to recognize His poured out love as food for our very souls?<br /><br />When the disciples arrived they were concerned about Jesus eating, knowing He must be hungry they tried to persuade him to eat and Jesus responded “My food,” said Jesus “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work”. Jesus teaches us to move beyond the cares of this world; the physical food (supper) for which we rely to a deeper place, to everlasting food (Sunday Dinner). Food which will quench all hunger, only what we do for the Father will last. Jesus was saying my nourishment comes from a different place; I am filled by my connection with the Father. It fills me to please the Father when I please Him my hunger is satiate. In fact I just ate, I just brought a woman lost, living in darkness to a woman found and running in the light. This is my food to save the lost, to take away condemnation, to show you the God of truth. Our food should be on the things God <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH4ZvkNRcI/AAAAAAAACIU/qZDEWNIzWXg/s1600-h/woman_at_well.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH4ZvkNRcI/AAAAAAAACIU/qZDEWNIzWXg/s400/woman_at_well.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341823754186868162" /></a><br />has instructed us to do, completing the assignments He has given and following His words for living. When we incorporate Jesus’ attitude and beliefs into our lives our vision changes and we see beyond earthly needs and goals we reach into the spiritual, for God desires those who worship in spirit. Reaching into the spiritual I pray in the spirit seeking God’s truth. I spent time in God’s word gleaming His lessons and directions, than I find I am no longer satisfied by earthly food, it only fills for a little while; it is only when I am living God’s will, fulfilling His plans for my life am I truly filled. The world will continue to try and persuade me to eat its food (supper) and my response prayerfully will be my food is to do the will of my heavenly Father and complete His purpose and plans for my life (Sunday Dinner).<br /><br /><strong>Deeper Personal Reflection</strong><br />Am I still feasting on supper or have I move to Sunday Dinner<br />In the spiritual what is your food?<br /><br /><strong>Deeper Personal Study</strong><br />John 4 <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br />Father God may I always choose food which brings You glory. May I always choose food which will minister to others, planting seeds of love, showing others Your truth. Fill me with thy Holy Spirit and lead me in the way everlasting. In Jesus Name Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SiH6eq8BD3I/AAAAAAAACIk/Hxe8SvZJtLA/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341826037867155314" /></a><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-21934758059664421332009-05-23T22:53:00.007-04:002009-05-23T23:16:50.741-04:00Let us Praise our God<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Shi3lOBf8tI/AAAAAAAACHM/wAljIMaIztE/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Shi3lOBf8tI/AAAAAAAACHM/wAljIMaIztE/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339219208295150290" /></a><strong>Sabbath Scripture</strong><br />You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth even those who sail on distance seas. Psalm 65:5 (NLT,<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />David sings what mighty praise belongs to the God of Zion. Why do we owe God such praise? <br /><br /> <strong>Is it because </strong><br />He answers our prayers<br />Forgives our sins<br />Brings us near to Him, allowing us to live in His holy courts<br />Gives us hope<br /><br /><strong>Or is it because </strong><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Shi5mclDaYI/AAAAAAAACHU/CaBqT2hOEa8/s1600-h/BTAV407.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Shi5mclDaYI/AAAAAAAACHU/CaBqT2hOEa8/s400/BTAV407.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339221428405496194" /></a>He formed the mountains by His own power<br />Is armed with mighty strength<br />Quiets the raging seas<br />Silence the shouting of the nations<br />Inspire shouts of joy<br />Takes care of the earth by watering it making it rich and fertile<br />Sending rain which provides bountiful crops<br /><br /><strong>Or is it because</strong> <br />He makes lush pastures from the wilderness, <br />Carpets the valleys with grain, clothing the meadows with flocks of sheep<br /><br /><strong>Or is it because </strong><br />With God even the hard pathways overflow with abundance<br />Yes, O God what mighty praise belongs to you in Zion,<br />We owe You praise O God because You are God, Creator, Salvation, Magnificent, Sovereign, Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, Because You are the Almighty, Righteous God full of Truth and Grace<br />God all praise belongs to You because You are THE GREAT I AM, GOD. <br /><br /><strong>Deeper Personal Reflection</strong><br />Psalm 65<br />Genesis 1<br />Revelation 22<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Shi3k6-2C0I/AAAAAAAACG8/qbgghJRcMyM/s1600-h/2075764601_6d5dfa8f80.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Shi3k6-2C0I/AAAAAAAACG8/qbgghJRcMyM/s400/2075764601_6d5dfa8f80.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339219203183741762" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Praise</strong><br />Praise the Lord in His sanctuary<br />Sing to the Lord a new song<br />Praise the Lord from the heavens<br />Let all that we are praise the Lord<br />Let us exalt our God, praising our God and King<br />Let us praise His name forever<br />Praise the name of the Lord, all who serves Him<br />Praise the Lord, for He is good <br />Praise the greatness of the Lord, our Lord is greater than any God<br />Praise the Lord who is our Rock<br />Praise our God who is faithful, whose love is unfailing<br />Praise the Lord whose promises are backed by the honor of His great name<br />Praise the Lord, our God who is merciful and just<br />O praise the Lord with your whole heart let not your spirit rest until it lifts the Lord, our great God in praise<br />Enter His holy temple, bow down in worship and lift His Holy, Righteous Name because He is the God of all the earth, dwelling in the hearts of all who believes.<br /> <br /> <strong>LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD, who inhabits the praise of His people.</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-86448599289147029042009-05-16T23:44:00.003-04:002009-05-17T00:59:37.497-04:00Trusting in the Lord<a href="http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q61/khoto/christian%20graphics/In_the_Morning.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q61/khoto/christian%20graphics/In_the_Morning.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br />Let me Hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in You I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to You I lift my soul. Psalm 143:8<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />When I walk in the way of the unrighteous, I lift my soul to You O Righteous God. <br />Jesus becomes my righteousness and I am restored to Your holy presence. I am restored because of Your great love, which is unfailing and steadfast. It is with me always and it's seeks after me with open arms. I am restored because I place my trust in You, I pray to hear and know Your love early in the morning; I pray for your counsel to take me from the wrong path, where I am lost in darkness. I cry out to You O Lord, don't leave me here too long. Your kindness is poured out on me, You give me reassurance there are treasures of light in darkness. You tell me to be courageous and seek Your goodness. When I lift my soul to You I find my trust is well place, for You offer me peace and joy in the midst of my troubles. Now I cry out in praise, my lips are filled with adoration and I bow before Your holy temple in worship. I praise your holy name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness; I have learned all your promises are backed by all the honor of Thy great name. I called and You answered giving strength to my soul. (Psalm 138:2-3 paraphrased) You whisper to my heart 'I will not forsake the work of my hands, I the Lord will fulfill My purpose for your life, for my love for you endures forever. (Psalm 138:8, paraphrased)<br /><br />The Lord, our God is with us in our troubles. When we call upon His great Name with a sincere heart He hears and He answers. The Lord desires to lead us, He desires to give us good counsel. We can find direction and comfort in His word. There is power in His word and in His name for He has exalted them above all things. Psalm 138:2b (ESV). Turn to God in your troubles, He will be there in the morning with loving kindness. You do not have to go through alone, Jesus is waiting with outstretch arms, He will take your hand and give you joy evermore. <br /><br /><strong>Personal Deeper Meditation</strong><br />"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you." Psalm 32:8<br />Psalm 143<br />Psalm 138<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br /><br />Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. I lift my soul to You O Lord in gratefulness. You are good and loving and kind. Your mercies are new every morning and Your love is ever flowing. You O Lord have set my path and You O lord will guide me to everlasting life. Thank You Father for being with me in all my troubles and for lifting my soul to You in love and adoration. You are my God, my Lord, my Savior, my Deliverer. In Your great Name Jesus I pray. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sg-ZfklbvPI/AAAAAAAACGk/MPxqIR6WBcs/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sg-ZfklbvPI/AAAAAAAACGk/MPxqIR6WBcs/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336652851133005042" /></a><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-28298059313550931222009-05-02T01:33:00.007-04:002009-05-02T22:41:53.700-04:00Sanctuary<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfvcMgyadkI/AAAAAAAACFU/UHoDxfA2UyY/s1600-h/heavens"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfvcMgyadkI/AAAAAAAACFU/UHoDxfA2UyY/s400/heavens" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331096691441038914" /></a><br /><strong>Sabbath Scripture</strong><br />I will put my Sanctuary among them forever. Ezekiel 37:26<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />God desires to be our God. His whole plan of salvation was to be our God. Everything God does is directed toward our seeing Him as the one and only true God who desires a relationship with His creation. From Genesis to Revelation God reveals Himself to us, inviting us to His Kingdom. He open the door by giving His only begotten Son, holding to His promise He made a new covenant with His creation, an everlasting covenant and He made His Sanctuary with us. God dwells with every believing heart. He is our heart, dwelling within to guide us, strengthen and keep us. When trouble comes, when hurt reveals itself God is ever so close to extinguish the trouble and ease the pains of an aching spirit. <br /><br />God told Ezekiel “My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God and they will be my people. Then the nations will know that I the Lord make Israel holy, when my Sanctuary is among them forever.” Ezekiel 37:27-28 The Lord God dwells with us to make us holy, He commands us to be holy as He is holy and He is so good He empowers us through His Holy Spirit to be holy. There is no need for a child of God to be troubled to the point of desperation in fear, worry, hopelessness for we have a God who has laid out the way and the answer for all we are confronted. Jehovah God has already worked everything out. When we trust in the God who has made His sanctuary among us we can rejoice in troubles because we understand trouble don’t last always and joy will surely come with the morning. We are aware God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sfvckovgi-I/AAAAAAAACFc/0Z4bllErHXM/s1600-h/2075764601_6d5dfa8f80.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sfvckovgi-I/AAAAAAAACFc/0Z4bllErHXM/s400/2075764601_6d5dfa8f80.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331097105893198818" /></a><br />according to His purpose for them. Romans 8:28 Living holy means we do not dwell in our troubles, sorrows, hurts, anger, issues, but we seek the face of God who will deliver us and to Him we give glory. Living holy means we do not shame our God by doubting and worrying tossing about like the ocean waves, but we lift up our hearts and spirits and wait for the Lord of Host to rescue us. Living holy means I show up at the temple with a praise in my heart, worship in my spirit and I give my all to God dwelling in His holy Presence because I live His truths, I live in faith showing forth the reason for my hope and my salvation. We serve a caring, compassionate all knowing God who has done everything to make us His people and He waits with open arms for us to answer the call; “I'll make a covenant of peace with them that will hold everything together, an everlasting covenant. I'll make them secure and place my holy place of worship at the center of their lives forever.” (The Message) In the sanctuary of the Lord I am safe, my heart is filled with peace, knowing the Sovereign God is my hiding place, the place where I dwell. <br /><br /><strong>Deeper Personal Reflection</strong><br />How does your life reflect God as a dwelling presence in you?<br />Does you life evidence God dwells in your heart in times of trouble?<br /><br /><strong>Deeper Personal Study</strong><br />Ezekiel 37:15-28<br /><br /><strong>Prayer of the Heart</strong><br />Precious Father in me You have put Your Holy Sanctuary, dwell with me Father all my days and Lord God I pray by Thy Spirit I will be a sanctuary, holy and true for You. I need Your Holy Presence Lord, for You are my Keeper and at Your Right Hand are pleasures evermore. May I dwell daily in the everlasting temple. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfvckkXyugI/AAAAAAAACFk/qkju2yDMcRk/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfvckkXyugI/AAAAAAAACFk/qkju2yDMcRk/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331097104719985154" /></a> <br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-20842712951304379592009-04-25T22:13:00.008-04:002009-04-25T22:54:47.618-04:00Lord take delight in me!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfPFLRNRAbI/AAAAAAAACDk/NDtsyTvBwns/s1600-h/Jesusinthesky.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 123px; height: 117px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfPFLRNRAbI/AAAAAAAACDk/NDtsyTvBwns/s400/Jesusinthesky.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328819581497704882" /></a><br /><strong>SABBATH SCRIPTURE</strong><br /><strong><em>She came unto the king no more, except the king delight in her, and that she were called by name. Esther 2:14</em></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>SABBATH REFLECTION</strong><br />Jesus call us to serve Him, all believers have an assignment to reveal to others kingdom space. We are to live in a manner others will want to be a part of God’s wonderful kingdom. Jesus sometimes has special assignments to be carried out in His name; He than looks to His disciples to determine whom He will use. This scripture from the story of Esther which tells us the young girls seeking to be queen only had one night with the king and if he didn’t find delight in her and called her by name she came unto the king no more. It would break my heart if I didn’t please my King, Jesus and He never again called me to an assignment or took away my gifts because He no longer took delight in me. The difference in Jesus and the king of Persia is Jesus will give me another chance; He does not give up on me after one try. Even though Jesus does not give up on us if we do not bring Him delight after one try He expects us to strive to bring delight and glory to His name. How do we bring delight to our Lord, let us look back at the pages of time and find examples of those whom the Lord took delight. David the second King of Israel was not perfect, but the Lord took delight in him, called him the apple of His eye. David learned if he repented from his sins, God would again find favor with Him. Repentance is essential to our relationship with Christ and necessary to claim the Lord has delighted in me. <strong> Then David confessed to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” 2 Samuel 12:13</strong> <strong>“Have mercy on me, O God because of Your unfailing love. Because of Your great compassion blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. For I recognize my rebellion it haunts me day and night. Psalm 51:1-3</strong> Repentance is more than confession; it is a change of mind, a commitment to live differently with a new attitude. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfPJimMEl4I/AAAAAAAACEM/Fr1Y5BqCWgk/s1600-h/j0435894.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfPJimMEl4I/AAAAAAAACEM/Fr1Y5BqCWgk/s320/j0435894.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328824380313343874" /></a><br />Not only must we live in repentance of our sins, we must be <strong>obedient</strong> to the Lord as was Noah. When God gave Noah instructions to build an ark, He did so without hesitation. I believe God called upon Noah because He delighted in him. He found Noah to be righteous, and blameless. Noah arrived at this place with God because he remained in closed fellowship with Him, therefore when God called upon him he was immediately obedient. Noah gives us a clear roadmap to delighting God; righteous living, fellowship with God and obedience. <strong>“So Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him.” Genesis 6:22</strong>As a result Noah and his family were blessed to be the only family alive following the flood. God trusted Noah with two huge assignments, to build the ark and to carry on the human race.<br /><br />To delight the Lord we must follow the example of Mary of Bethany, who put aside worldly issues to set at the feet of Jesus to learn of Him. We must <strong>seek</strong> our King; learn from Him that we may know Him<br />Mary’s desire to delight the Lord resulted in God choosing her to anoint the Savior, what a blessing and what a memorial to leave for us. <strong>“Her sister Mary sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He taught.” Luke 10: 39 God commands us to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. Matthew 6:33</strong> God knows each of us by name and He desires to delight in us, but will not force Himself on us He desires not only for us to have an attitude of repentance, and obedience, seeking Him above all else He delights in us when we put on the garments of Christ, love our neighbors and open our hearts and spirits to His will. <br /><br /><strong>DEEPER PERSONAL REFLECTION</strong><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfPFLYYIgtI/AAAAAAAACDs/jk5DEObwTxo/s1600-h/k0075706.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 128px; height: 170px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfPFLYYIgtI/AAAAAAAACDs/jk5DEObwTxo/s400/k0075706.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328819583422333650" /></a> Please STOP- bear with me today go back and read the anchor scripture again, slowly and then read it again replacing your name where there are pronouns. What are your thoughts? <br /><br /><strong>DEEPER PERSONAL STUDY</strong><br />Psalm 51<br />Genesis 6<br />John 12:1-7<br /><br />As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. Psalm 16:3 <br /><br />but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the Lord. Jeremiah 9:24 - <br /><br />But now, this is what the Lord says-- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 <br /><br />I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:3 <br /><br /><strong>PRAYER OF THE HEART</strong><br />Most gracious Lord, upon Your holy name I call asking forgiveness of my sins, Merciful God cleanse me from all my guilt, purify me from my sin, grant me a clean heart and renew in me a loyal spirit. Lord it is my heart desire to know You, when I seek You O Lord please reveal Yourself and guide me to true repentance, and obedience. Lord I thank you because You are a Just God forgiving me of my wrongdoings when I confess them to You. Lord please never forget my name and take delight in me, knowing it is the ultimate will of my soul to serve You. In the name of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus The Christ, I pray. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfPFLu0NH_I/AAAAAAAACD0/UZTZXhumymg/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SfPFLu0NH_I/AAAAAAAACD0/UZTZXhumymg/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328819589445656562" /></a> <br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-44270545368453160102009-04-18T23:41:00.007-04:002009-04-19T00:11:58.485-04:00Sabbath Rest- Believe<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeqfiU0FVKI/AAAAAAAACAc/I6TjOn9G9Jk/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeqfiU0FVKI/AAAAAAAACAc/I6TjOn9G9Jk/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326244921370563746" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>SABBATH SCRIPTURE</strong><br />So they rushed back from the tomb to tell His eleven disciples-and everyone else-what had happened. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the Mother of James and several other women who told the apostles what had happened.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Seqfhsw-QlI/AAAAAAAACAM/jMQetDwBLYQ/s1600-h/The%2520women%2520meeting%2520the%2520angels%2520at%2520the%2520tomb%2520on%2520Easte.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Seqfhsw-QlI/AAAAAAAACAM/jMQetDwBLYQ/s400/The%2520women%2520meeting%2520the%2520angels%2520at%2520the%2520tomb%2520on%2520Easte.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326244910620099154" /></a><br /> But the story sounded like nonsense to the men, so they didn’t believe it. Luke 24: 9-11<br /><br /><strong>SABBATH REFLECTION</strong><br />It sounds like nonsense, it’s absolutely crazy, and it makes no sense. It is just a story created by man because people need something to believe in order to live life. If the disciples who had been with Jesus, actually were eyewitness to healings, changed lives, the transfiguration, Jesus turning water to wine, stilling the waves, giving the dead life and Jesus own testimony He would be raised from death to life after three days didn’t believe such nonsense how in the world am I going to get those who cross my path and a few in my inner circle to believe when I have never even seen this man Jesus, whom I call Savior? <br /><br /><strong>BELIEVE</strong><br /><br /><strong>*BOLD- I must be bold and confident in my belief.</strong> I must walk out my belief, bringing honor to God with my life, allowing my life to bring forth good fruit. Living to bring Him glory and to be a witness that all I am and all I do which is good is because Christ lives in me. <strong>“For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ. Philippians 1:20a </strong> My bold confidence is evidence it was not nonsense. <br /><br /><strong>*EVIDENCE- I must have evidence</strong>- Peter didn’t believe but something in him made him want to check out the story. <strong>"However, Peter jumped up and ran to the tomb to look. Stooping, he peered in and saw the empty linen wrappings." Luke: 24:12.</strong> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeqhJwEFvZI/AAAAAAAACAk/1kY22dhZghQ/s1600-h/untitleda.bmp"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeqhJwEFvZI/AAAAAAAACAk/1kY22dhZghQ/s400/untitleda.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326246698211982738" /></a><br />Before Christ my life was filled with sin, junk, dirt, wickedness, and all kinds of wrongdoings, I was dead. Jesus poured out His blood on the cross and God took His work and emptied me of my sin and put in me the desire to <br />live righteously. Now when you look closely at my life you will see the linen wrappings of sinfulness is empty. My life is evidence, the tomb was empty. <br /><br /><strong>*LIGHT-I must have a heart flooded with light.</strong> I must continually be the light of Christ, reflecting His light that others will see and know there must be a God in me molding and shaping me. <strong>“I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope He has given to those He called-His holy people who are His rich and glorious inheritance.” Ephesians 1:18 </strong>My heart reflects an empty tomb. <br /><br /><strong>*IDENTITY- I must have an identity.</strong> Christ has identified me as His own. <strong>“And now you Gentiles have also heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, He identified you as His own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom He promised long ago.” Ephesians 1:13.</strong> The Holy Spirit living in me is additional evidence, it was not nonsense.<br /><br /><strong>*EXPLAINING- I must be ready at all times to explain this Christian life.</strong> I must always be ready to explain in a gentle and respectful way why <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Seqfib4Vj6I/AAAAAAAACAU/ypYNXkcpCtc/s1600-h/Peter%2520and%2520John%2520enter%2520the%2520empty%2520tomb%2520-%2520by%2520William%2520.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Seqfib4Vj6I/AAAAAAAACAU/ypYNXkcpCtc/s400/Peter%2520and%2520John%2520enter%2520the%2520empty%2520tomb%2520-%2520by%2520William%2520.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326244923267452834" /></a><br />I choose to live a life which worships Christ as Lord. I must stay focused on living a life in which I will have a clear conscience, and then if others speak against me they will be ashamed when they see what a good life I live because I belong to Christ. 1 Peter 3:15-16 (Paraphrased) I couldn’t belong to Christ if He had not died on the cross. <br /><br /><strong>*VALUE- I must value knowing Christ.</strong> When I value knowing Christ and my life reflect intimacy with Him and true knowledge of Him, others must look at me and wonder what is happening. She cares naught about the offerings of the world, only the offerings of Christ. <strong>“I once thought these things were valuable, but now consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes everything <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeqiCX9FTtI/AAAAAAAACA0/cvhXpImfnJI/s1600-h/untitledb.bmp"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeqiCX9FTtI/AAAAAAAACA0/cvhXpImfnJI/s400/untitledb.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326247670992686802" /></a>else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with Him. “Philippians 3: 7-9a </strong> He is the resurrection, He raised me with Him to a new life. <br /><br /><strong>*EARNESTLY- I must earnestly seek after God, that I might find Him.</strong> If I am not earnestly seeking God with all my heart and soul, I can not require another to seek Him or even desire to know Him or His beloved Son. <strong>“Then they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul. They earnestly sought after God, and they found Him. 2 Chronicles 15:12, 15b. </strong> The tomb was empty, He was raised by the power of God on the third day and He entered into heaven itself to appear now before God on my behalf. I know this because God has revealed it to me. <br /><br /><strong>SABBATH PRAYER</strong><br />Father God, Heavenly Father, I believe, help me to plant the seed that those who cross my path and those in my inner circle who have chosen not to believe will come to believe by my life which Christ is living through me. Lord God let me <strong>bold</strong> in my Christian walk, reflecting the <strong>light</strong> of Christ daily. Help me to show how much I <strong>value</strong> Christ Jesus by living as a true daughter always ready and able to <strong>explain</strong> my belief. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeqhJzG9OcI/AAAAAAAACAs/FjamMfgOepE/s1600-h/untitledc.bmp"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeqhJzG9OcI/AAAAAAAACAs/FjamMfgOepE/s400/untitledc.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326246699029313986" /></a><br /> Let my life be <strong>evidence</strong> to all because I have been seal with the Holy Spirit and given <strong>identity </strong>in You. Father God may I <strong>earnestly</strong> seek you with all my heart and soul every day I am gifted. By the power of the Holy Spirit and in the glorious name Of Jesus I pray. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-10175222678769114682009-04-10T22:43:00.005-04:002009-04-11T22:10:26.370-04:00It is Finished<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeAFUC5yKrI/AAAAAAAAB_M/xF493KzHMns/s1600-h/Jesus_080.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeAFUC5yKrI/AAAAAAAAB_M/xF493KzHMns/s400/Jesus_080.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323260601486682802" /></a><br /><strong>SABBATH SCRIPTURE</strong><br />Jesus said, “It is finished.” Then He bowed His head and released His Spirit. John 19: 30<br /><br /><strong>SABBATH REFLECTION</strong><br /><strong>Jesus life was not taken, it was freely given. He gave it for you and me. </strong> <em>“When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.” Romans 5:6</em><br /><br /><strong>Jesus fulfilled God’s plan for salvation. He became the sacrificial lamb, meeting all God’s standards for sacrificial offerings.</strong> <em>For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, 1Peter 1:18-20</em><br /><br /><strong>We all have been taught and know the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.</strong> Romans 6:23 <br /><em>And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. John 17:3</em><br /><br /><strong>God so loved us He gave His one and only son, the Christ; Jesus so loved the Father He was made us His passion by becoming obedient even unto death. What can we do to repay this debt? All we can offer back to God is a heart of gratitude, wrapped in obedience.</strong> <em>So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life - your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life - and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you. Romans 12:1-2</em><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeAFUTv3tDI/AAAAAAAAB_k/WNjCaYwrKww/s1600-h/Jesus+risen"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeAFUTv3tDI/AAAAAAAAB_k/WNjCaYwrKww/s400/Jesus+risen" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323260606008505394" /></a><br /><strong>SABBATH PRAYER</strong><br />Lord my heart is overflowing with love for you because You have loved me so completely. You gave me Your very best gift, Your very own Son. He went through an agonizing death so I could be reconciled to You. He brought me fellowship, He brought me intimacy. He gave His all for me. Lord my pitiful thank you is not enough, so I ask You to fill me with Thy Holy Spirit to lead me to giving all of my body to You, a living and holy sacrifice. Father God help me to fully embrace all You have done for me by being obedient to Your every command as Christ my Lord my Savior, my Redeemer has model for me. In Jesus magnificent and awesome name I give praise, worship and offer this prayer. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeAFUNJaTvI/AAAAAAAAB_U/aco44hQ3KEI/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SeAFUNJaTvI/AAAAAAAAB_U/aco44hQ3KEI/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323260604236582642" /></a> <a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-14581439385671216812009-04-04T22:40:00.006-04:002009-04-04T23:33:09.451-04:00Spiritual Sunday-Lift Him Up<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SdgakHQ4GRI/AAAAAAAAB-M/IG_CLh63CPw/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SdgakHQ4GRI/AAAAAAAAB-M/IG_CLh63CPw/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321032167465687314" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>SABBATH SCRIPTURE</strong><br />“Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven”! But some of the Pharisees among the crowd said “Teacher, rebuke your followers for saying things like that!” He replied, If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!” <br />Luke 19:38-40<br /><br /><strong>SABBATH REFLECTION</strong><br />He is our King, let us rejoice, and let us lift joyful voices in praise to His holy name. Praise Him with the highest praise and give glory to His name. He is our Savior. He left heaven for us. He is worthy of our praise. He carried the shame of the cross for us. He was ridiculed, mocked, and brutally beaten for us. He took on every sin, every disease, unkindness, lie, rebellion, every transgression, and all of our iniquities. He bore the cup of suffering for us; a cup filled and over flowing. We became His passion. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SdgjQcUYCoI/AAAAAAAAB-c/sguP75BaXjo/s1600-h/Jesus_141.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SdgjQcUYCoI/AAAAAAAAB-c/sguP75BaXjo/s400/Jesus_141.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321041725124774530" /></a><br /><strong>GO DEEPER</strong><br />The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look! There is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29<br /><br />For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23<br /><br />Since Christ lives within you, even though your body will die because of sin, your spirit is alive because you have been made right with God Romans 8:10<br /><br />For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:21<br /><br />For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God's anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us. God was being entirely fair and just when he did not punish those who sinned in former times. Romans 3:25<br /><br /><strong>SABBATH PRAISE</strong><br />The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SdgjQS9JNuI/AAAAAAAAB-U/u_VmYPQmoOw/s1600-h/Jesus_073.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 249px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SdgjQS9JNuI/AAAAAAAAB-U/u_VmYPQmoOw/s400/Jesus_073.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321041722611414754" /></a><br />protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my stronghold. Psalm 18:2<br /><br />Praise the Lord; praise God our SAVIOR! For each day he carries us in his arms. Psalm 68:19<br /><br /><strong>SABBATH PRAYER</strong><br />Most Holy One to your name we give all praise, glory and honor. You O Lord are worthy of our praise. Lord God never do we want the stones of the earth to lift their voices in praise of You because we fail to give You the glory and honor due You Majestic name. We lift up Your name, the One who said If I be lifted up I’ll draw all men unto me. Thank You Lord Jesus for drawing us into You. Thank You for making us Your passion, may we daily seek to make You our passion by living as true children of the King of Glory, Who is the King of glory? The LORD Almighty – he is the King of glory. Jesus in Your Saving Name we pray. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/rocks/justin70/8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu117/justin70/8.jpg" border="0"></a><br /><strong>DON’T LET THE ROCKS CRY OUR FOR YOU!</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-46308546541377872102009-03-28T23:21:00.005-04:002009-03-28T23:45:16.266-04:00Sabbath Rest-Quiet Hope<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sc7qGSWKnQI/AAAAAAAAB7o/QhGtePF4g0U/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sc7qGSWKnQI/AAAAAAAAB7o/QhGtePF4g0U/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318445603696057602" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Scripture</strong><br /><strong>It's a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from God.</strong> Lamentation 3:26 Message<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />When life is tough and you are in distress how do you hope in the Lord? Is your hope filled with tears, anxiety, restlessness, worry, confusion? What does your hope look like? Is it dressed in complaining and grumbling with a coat of isolation? Does your hope stand alone or does it bring faith and trust with it for company? Does your hope grace itself with praise, prayer and worship? Does it seek the strengthen words of the Lord? My friend what does your hope look like?<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sc7qGGFpMNI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/r-blRtdMbDY/s1600-h/black_woman.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 297px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sc7qGGFpMNI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/r-blRtdMbDY/s400/black_woman.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318445600405532882" /></a><br />Does it resemble the quiet hope of Anna the Prophetess who quietly waited in the temple to see salvation come to Jerusalem in the flesh? (Luke 2:36-38) Does your hope bear a resemblance to the hope of Mary of Bethany who quietly sat at the feet of Jesus and took in all He had to pour into her as she sought understanding? (Luke 10:39) When you examine your hope is it similar to the Widow's Offering who gave all she had, hoping God would turn her little into much. (Luke 21:1-3) Can your hope stand up to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who refuse to trust, bow down or serve any but the God of all hope; quietly entering the furnace. “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, The God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if He doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, securely tied, fell into the roaring flames. (Daniel 3:17-18, 23) Does your hope match that of the Woman with the issue of blood who quietly made her way through the crowd to touch the hem where all her hope dwelled? (Mark 5 21:25-32)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sc7qGBx3vRI/AAAAAAAAB7g/P1zyQm9w3Nc/s1600-h/2075764601_6d5dfa8f80.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sc7qGBx3vRI/AAAAAAAAB7g/P1zyQm9w3Nc/s400/2075764601_6d5dfa8f80.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318445599248858386" /></a> <strong>It's a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from God. </strong><br /><br />Quietly meditate upon these words and let the Holy Spirit speak to your heart. <br />Where does your hope dwell?<br />Does your hope know its' help comes from the Lord God?<br />Are you hoping for something from God right now? What does it look like? <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br />Holy Father, sometimes our hope is not quiet. We let worry, anxiety, and yes doubt and fear get in the way of our hope. Lord we know You will come through but sometimes we allow the enemy to plant blocks that throw us off course. Lord forgive us and bring us back to pleasing hope where we quietly wait for your deliverance. Jesus in Your Holy name we pray. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-44365248090471039982009-03-21T22:40:00.011-04:002009-03-21T23:15:57.477-04:00-A Sabbath Rest- "I will restore your soul!"Spiritual Sundays<br /><strong>I will restore Your Soul</strong><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Scripture</strong><br />The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. <br />He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters, <br />He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. <br />Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.<br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<br /><br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/ScWmr2ESfuI/AAAAAAAAB6w/nBLaX7TbrMM/s1600-h/beside-still-waters-art.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/ScWmr2ESfuI/AAAAAAAAB6w/nBLaX7TbrMM/s400/beside-still-waters-art.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315838207358828258" /></a><br />Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.<br /><br /><strong>God’s Promise</strong><br />When your heart feels heavy, overwhelmed, worn-out, I promise to bring refreshment to your soul. I will make you rest where it is quiet and peaceful. I will lead you to where you can be renewed. I will restore your soul to a state of health and soundness. (Heather Kopp- God’s Little Book of Guarantees) <br /><br />God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows; you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I'm not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd's crook makes me feel secure. You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing. Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the house of God for the rest of my life. The Message<br /><br /><strong><strong>God’s Promise</strong></strong><br />Whatever your need I’ve got it. There is no need for you worry, your needs are held in the palm of my hands. When you need a place to rest I will provide you a lush green space to rest your soul, you will be able to drink from my waters of refreshing, soaking in my word leading you to a fill table where I will fill your cup until it spills over and you will know my love and see my beauty all the days of your life because I will bring you into my holy house to dwell. <br /><br /><strong>God’s Beauty</strong><br />God is my <strong>Supplier</strong>; I never have to stand in need.<br />God is my <strong>Leader</strong>; I am lead along His path where I find a place of rest.<br />God is my <strong>Director</strong>; I am direct to spaces of stillness.<br />God is my <strong>Restorer</strong>, my soul is restored.<br />God is my <strong>Righteousness</strong>; Christ in me makes me righteous before God<br />God is my <strong>Companion</strong>. I never walk alone<br />God is my <strong>Courage</strong>; I walk fearlessly with Him at my side.<br />God is my <strong>Comforter</strong>; I am consoled in my sorrows.<br />God is my <strong>Nourishment</strong>, my table is always filled, my enemies scatter because they see God’s awesome care of me.<br />God is my <strong>Anointer</strong>; He constantly anoints me to do His will<br />God is my <strong>Source</strong>, my cup is ever overflowing.<br />God is my <strong>Goodness</strong>; He fills me with goodness and shows me how to pour it out on others<br />God is my <strong>Love</strong>, He fills me with Himself and His loves flows from me.<br />God is my <strong>Dwelling Place</strong>; I am kept under the shadow of His wings. <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Rest Reflection</strong><br />Where do you go when you need to rest your spirit?<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/ScWrbIyEthI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/azhk-Izhwhs/s1600-h/vw18.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/ScWrbIyEthI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/azhk-Izhwhs/s400/vw18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315843417883063826" /></a><br />Do you seek a space where you can connect to God?<br /><br />Do you ever allow yourself moments to take a breath?<br /><br />When you are afraid by what life is offering you do you invite God to walk with you?<br /><br />Reflect upon the ways and times God has filled your cup when you went to Him for restoration.<br /><br />How do you see God’s beauty in these scriptures?<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Praise</strong><br />Great God, You are My Lord, my keeper, my love. It is You who guide my heart and You who bring me to quiet places of rest when this world becomes too much for me. You keep me in the shadow of Your wings where I am protected; You are my strength and my provider. You O Lord are my strong tower, I look to the hills from whence cometh my help, because I know my help always comes form You O Lord, King of Glory. I love you. Jesus in Your Name I give this offering of praise. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/ScWqBq-LsoI/AAAAAAAAB7I/jow4sNZRgNo/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/ScWqBq-LsoI/AAAAAAAAB7I/jow4sNZRgNo/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315841880872432258" /></a> <a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-30674582038431835722009-03-15T00:36:00.010-04:002009-03-15T01:39:01.295-04:00Spiritual Sunday-Resting<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbyT-IxGH9I/AAAAAAAAB6A/NCQ0STBgFeQ/s1600-h/j0402509.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbyT-IxGH9I/AAAAAAAAB6A/NCQ0STBgFeQ/s200/j0402509.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313284356104921042" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbyIFrF7sJI/AAAAAAAAB5w/WseOvqNN4dE/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbyIFrF7sJI/AAAAAAAAB5w/WseOvqNN4dE/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313271291438674066" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Rest</strong><br /><br />The Lord calls us to observe the Sabbath, to keep it holy; to not engage in any work. Today I invite you to rest with these words, reflect upon them. How do they speak to your heart? What do you believe God is saying to you? How will you apply these words to your life? Study each translation and gleam more and more as God speaks to your heart as He spoke to mine. <br /><br /><strong>One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4 KJV</strong><br /><br /><em>One thing I always wanted from the Lord, and I will now seek after it. I want to dwell in His house all the days of my life. I want to experience His beauty up close and reflect upon His sanctuary. Not every other day, not some days but I want this every day of my life.</em><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbyIFrxvN2I/AAAAAAAAB5o/y2gjmsTLmgE/s1600-h/lightpaths.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbyIFrxvN2I/AAAAAAAAB5o/y2gjmsTLmgE/s400/lightpaths.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313271291622405986" /></a><br /><strong>Just one thing have I asked of ADONAI; only this will I seek: to live in the house of ADONAI all the days of my life, to see the beauty of ADONAI and visit in his temple. Complete Jewish Bible</strong><br /><br /><br /><em>I am only going to seek one thing, to live with the Lord in His house. I shall devote each day to living with the Lord. This means I will put on His clothes of righteousness, holiness, love, grace, mercy, compassion, and peace. I will walk gently and humbly with a peaceful heart, giving generously, obeying the commands given to me by Adonai. This way I will see His beauty for I will be living it as He daily fills me with His Spirit. </em><br /><br /><strong>One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. NIV</strong><br /><br /><em>I will search for the Lord in His temple, His dwelling place, His sanctuary. I will daily search my heart and my spirit, the place where God Holy Spirit dwells. I will cleanse myself of those things which are not of God and does not bring Him glory. You realize, don't you, that you are the temple of God, and God himself is present in you? No one will get by with vandalizing God's temple, you can be sure of that. God's temple is sacred - and you, remember, are the temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17</em><br /><br /><strong>The one thing I ask of the LORD – the thing I seek most – is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD's perfections and meditating in his Temple. NLT</strong> <br /><br /><em>I will rejoice in the Lord as I daily mediate upon His word. I will seek quiet moments to dwell upon His perfect and good ways. I will still my heart and spirit and dwell upon His beauty. I will open my lips in delightful praise. </em><br /><br /><strong>I'm asking God for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his house my whole life long. I'll contemplate his beauty; I'll study at his feet. The Message</strong><br /><br /><em>I will spend time in deep thought, meditating upon His great beauty. I will rest at His feet, listening for His voice as I study His holy word.</em><br /> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbyIFXji7NI/AAAAAAAAB5g/UgcO3mWv9tM/s1600-h/jesus_feet.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbyIFXji7NI/AAAAAAAAB5g/UgcO3mWv9tM/s400/jesus_feet.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313271286194171090" /></a><br /><strong>Prayer</strong><br />Thank You Lord for a Sabbath rest, may I rest with your word all the day long. Lead me to Your sacred sanctuary show me Your beauty as I dwell at Your feet, let me hear Thy sweet voice. Jesus, Lord and Savior in Your Name I pray. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-12136331070675597472009-03-07T22:27:00.005-05:002009-03-07T23:10:30.024-05:00Spiritual Sundays- Living A Godly Life<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbM8olrDYzI/AAAAAAAAB4o/xUu88JSsov0/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbM8olrDYzI/AAAAAAAAB4o/xUu88JSsov0/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310655053605069618" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Rest</strong><br /><br /><strong>Rest with the Word of God</strong><br />His divine power has given us <em>everything</em> we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.<br />Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. <br />For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbM8ocZoxaI/AAAAAAAAB4g/pWE9lDuFQ2I/s1600-h/34485_SP.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 248px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbM8ocZoxaI/AAAAAAAAB4g/pWE9lDuFQ2I/s400/34485_SP.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310655051116103074" /></a><br />and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. <br />But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:3-11<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Soaking</strong><br /> God has given me everything I need not only to live life but to live a godly life. A life of righteousness, a holy life. <br /> I can live godly because I have knowledge of God. He has shown me Himself in Christ.<br /> Through His own glory and goodness He has given me very great and precious promises. These promises help me to live godly and to escape the corruption of this world. I escape because I have cast aside evil desires, for the Lord has placed His godly desires in my heart.<br /> I walk in <strong>faith</strong>; I wrap faith around my heart so I become faithful in the things of God. In my faithfulness God brings me to <strong>goodness</strong> and with His goodness He gives me more and more <strong>knowledge </strong>of Him and as my knowledge increase I want to please Him more and more so I learn <strong>self-control </strong>which leads me not to give up, I am able to control my thoughts and controlled thoughts enable me to <strong>persevere</strong>, continuously wrapping godliness around my life and in godliness I can give <strong>kindness</strong> to all God allows to cross my path and God opens my heart showing me what <strong>love</strong> in actions looks like when it flows from His heart to mine. <br /> As God increases in me I increase in faith, goodness, knowledge of Christ, self-control, perseverance, godliness, kindness and love all of this combined keeps me from being ineffective and unproductive in my Knowledge of Christ. <br /> I seek to always remember I have been cleanse from my past sins; always eager to make my calling and election to join the great witnesses of faith and salvation sure so I cannot fall but walk surely to the eternal kingdom of God, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and receive a glorious welcome. <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />How do I grow in my knowledge of God?<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbNEgRWsR6I/AAAAAAAAB4w/dfKLQET7C9k/s1600-h/untitled98.bmp"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SbNEgRWsR6I/AAAAAAAAB4w/dfKLQET7C9k/s400/untitled98.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310663706805028770" /></a><br />Which of these do I fall short of giving God glory; faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, kindness and love? <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer-Praying the Scriptures</strong><br />Holy God, Holy Father, Holy Savior thank you O Lord for cleansing me of all my sins, thank you Father for providing me everything I need for godly living. Thank You Lord for Your promises which allows me to participate in Your divine nature. Increase my faith Lord, shower me with a greater knowledge of You, and as my knowledge increase let goodness, self-control, perseverance, kindness and love wrap themselves around my spirit ever flowing into the earth where Your great Name will be glorified, and magnified in the hearts of all people. Lord I love You and I lift my heart in worship for by Your own goodness and glory You called me to life in the earth, but more importantly life eternally with You. Jesus in Your sweet and precious name I pray.<br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-59922198898367656792009-02-28T17:26:00.005-05:002009-02-28T17:48:27.171-05:00Spiritual Sundays- True Fasting<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sam64b9oIbI/AAAAAAAAB3o/m2T4hibyydU/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sam64b9oIbI/AAAAAAAAB3o/m2T4hibyydU/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307979114574520754" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Rest Scripture</strong><br />1 "Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Tell my people Israel of their sins! 2 Yet they act so pious! They come to the Temple every day and seem delighted to hear my laws. You would almost think this was a righteous nation that would never abandon its God. They love to make a show of coming to me and asking me to take action on their behalf. <br />3 'We have fasted before you!' they say. 'Why aren't you impressed? We have done much penance, and you don't even notice it!' "I will tell you why! It's because you are living for yourselves even while you are fasting. You keep right on oppressing your workers. 4 What good is fasting when you keep on fighting and quarreling? This kind of fasting will never get you anywhere with me. 5 You humble yourselves by going through the motions of penance, bowing your heads like a blade of grass in the wind. You dress in sackcloth and cover yourselves with ashes. Is this what you call fasting? Do you really think this will please the LORD? 6 "No, the kind of fasting I want calls you to free those who are wrongly imprisoned and to stop oppressing those who work for you. Treat them fairly and give them what they earn. 7 I want you to share your food with the hungry and to welcome poor wanderers into your homes. Give <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sam8b6hKAcI/AAAAAAAAB3w/VWqKY77QhwE/s1600-h/poor.bmp"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 350px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sam8b6hKAcI/AAAAAAAAB3w/VWqKY77QhwE/s400/poor.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307980823583654338" /></a><br />clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. <br />8 "If you do these things, your salvation will come like the dawn. Yes, your healing will come quickly. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect you from behind. 9 Then when you call, the LORD will answer. 'Yes, I am here,' he will quickly reply. "Stop oppressing the helpless and stop making false accusations and spreading vicious rumors! 10 Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as day. 11 The LORD will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy, too. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. 12 Your children will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as the people who rebuild their walls and cities. <br />13 "Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don't pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the LORD's holy day. Honor the LORD in everything you do, and don't follow your own desires or talk idly. If you do this, 14 the LORD will be your delight. I will give you great honor and give you your full share of the inheritance I promised to Jacob, your ancestor. I, the LORD, have spoken!" Isaiah 58<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />What are your thoughts as you read the Lord’s definition of fasting?<br />How different is God’s thoughts on fasting than the world’s/than your own?<br />Why was God displeased with the Israelites fasting? Why might He be displeased with your fasting?<br />Whom does God call you to serve? <br />What will God do if you fast according to His guidance?<br />Why do you think God included keeping the Sabbath Holy with these instructions about fasting?<br />What will you change today as you seek to be obedient to God’s instructions to keep the Sabbath Holy?<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br />Father God I give thanks for your word. Thank you for instructing me, though I may find it easier to give up food than to seek and serve those in need I ask for your help. Help me to no longer close my eyes to the hungry and homeless. Help me to <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sam64BiwREI/AAAAAAAAB3g/XsoNfFUs1ZE/s1600-h/279265594_5dc7ce860a_m.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/Sam64BiwREI/AAAAAAAAB3g/XsoNfFUs1ZE/s400/279265594_5dc7ce860a_m.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307979107482485826" /></a><br />share my many clothes with those who have none. Help me not to take the easy way out and just drop off clothes and those things which you have so graciously bless me at the nearest thrift store, but help me Father God to find the nearest shelter or Church Clothes closet, better yet Father God help me to find the person who stands in need. Father when I eat today help me to remember there are many with nothing, and Lord those meals I am fasting to show penance let me give those meals to someone who knows true hunger. Lord as you pour out Your wonderful blessing on me help me to remember I am blessed to be a blessings to others. Let me share my blessing with those You place in my path. Father God help me to reflect Jesus today by moving outside of myself and reaching out in love and compassion. Help me Lord to be as generous in my giving as You were in giving Jesus the Christ for me. I love You Lord and help me to show my love by being obedient to your word, that my fasting will be pleasing in Your sight. Lord Thy God help me to keep this Sabbath Day holy and look to Your interests rather than my own. Help me to delight in this glorious day and share your goodness with praise and worship in community and in my quiet time. Jesus in Your precious and loving Name I pray. Amen!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-63937826968123698642009-02-21T19:20:00.006-05:002009-02-21T19:40:07.588-05:00Spiritual Sundays---Redeemed<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SaCbawxOpHI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/siPtz_UCih0/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SaCbawxOpHI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/siPtz_UCih0/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305411245112730738" /></a><br /><strong>Sabbath Scripture</strong><br />O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life. Lamentations 3:58<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br />O Lord thy God, the time draws close where I move to remember all You have done for my soul, You O lord have redeemed me. Prepare me O Father by speaking to my heart and to my soul those things You would have me to do to reflect my gratefulness for Your Passion. You willingly suffered and endured for my salvation, may I freely give back to You by living holy and righteously that Your Name be glorified, Father God help me make this my passion. Jesus in Your Name I pray.<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Learning</strong><br />The soul is rebellious, full of pride and seeks to have it own way. It cries for peace, joy, love, comfort, relationship and yet it often turns from the very One who can answer the cry. This is just what the nation of Israel did, they rebelled against God, forgot His commandments and He judge them. Even earlier there were two who had fellowship with God, who experienced His peace, joy and love up close in a way that few have been given the opportunity to know. Adam Eve and the Israelites gave away control of their souls and walked in disobedience. The result God judged <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SaCc5KBBliI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/X4uQ8SwpJ9c/s1600-h/TheNailTheCross.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SaCc5KBBliI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/X4uQ8SwpJ9c/s400/TheNailTheCross.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305412866797573666" /></a> them and their souls couldn’t handle it. Adam and Eve blamed the crafty serpent and the Israelites blamed Moses, at the time of Lamentations they blamed their forefathers and said they were suffering for their sins. Whom do we blame when we are walking in disobedience, when we forget those commands God has given us to protect and guide us. The easiest and most acceptable answer is that crafty serpent; the devil. We give him too much credit; truly it is our own rebellious soul we should look. Lord I don’t want to admit or accept I still walk in rebellion in spite of all I know of You and in spite of all You have done for me. Lord I don’t want to accept my soul still wants to have it own way. The truth is the soul will always want to have it own way. A greater truth, God will always look upon our sin and judge us guilty; He has no choice for He is holy. Therefore God had to give us a way to stay in fellowship with Him. He had to develop a plan which would answer our souls’ cry. He searched and in His great wisdom knew He was the only answer and He prepared the way; Jesus. Jesus made us the center of His life. He followed every command from the Father and made us free. We became His passion and He didn’t waver, all the way to Calvary He walked to redemption. <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />“Only a nail-scarred hand could pay the debt that sets us free. We are redeemed.”<br /><br />What does Jesus nail scarred hands mean to you?<br />What does living redeemed mean to you.<br />What changes do you need to make to begin living as passionately for Christ as He lived and died for you?<br /><br /><strong>Application</strong><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SaCbaudRtGI/AAAAAAAAB0A/3z8cQI8CaK8/s1600-h/5180e1b4e17007a6.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 96px; height: 145px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SaCbaudRtGI/AAAAAAAAB0A/3z8cQI8CaK8/s400/5180e1b4e17007a6.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305411244492174434" /></a> This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Many will put ashes on their foreheads to show they belong to Christ. Many will move into a period of fasting. Consider what your ashes will be, move your ashes from your forehead and bring them to life. What will your ashes look like on you? If you are moving into a period of fasting determine where you want to be at the end of your fast. Identify the steps you need to take to get you there. Daily implement the steps.<br /><br /><strong>Prayer of Change</strong><br />Father God I no longer want to walk in ritualistic ways, engaging in activities because it sounds Christian. Lord I want to reflect Your holiness in my life please lead me to the place where I become real rather than ritualistic and my actions will reflect <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SaCeAlUVx_I/AAAAAAAAB0g/jCgGRYVJICQ/s1600-h/bdc89475c93e8744.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 96px; height: 145px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SaCeAlUVx_I/AAAAAAAAB0g/jCgGRYVJICQ/s400/bdc89475c93e8744.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305414093897058290" /></a> true change. Father let me see those places in my life which need Your touch. Father You are my Helper, help me to fast from those things which do not bring You glory. Help me to move the ashes from my forehead and put them in my heart where You will be reflected in all my ways, lead me to holiness. Father as I take this journey to see Calvary, Your passion for me and the world draw me closer, and bring me to Your Holy Temple renewed, refreshed, restored and resurrected with a passion to walk redeemed that You will be glorified. Jesus in Your Name I pray. Amen<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-88400910588982988962009-02-14T22:45:00.004-05:002009-02-14T22:55:03.447-05:00Spiritual Sundays-Giving Thanks- Part 2<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SYUbDUBKJyI/AAAAAAAAByA/9A3MHe4IwPg/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SYUbDUBKJyI/AAAAAAAAByA/9A3MHe4IwPg/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297670280398382882" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SX6RkjuHgkI/AAAAAAAABxM/KHpZPgMlF6c/s1600-h/136-21609~Swans-and-Gazebo-Posters.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 258px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SX6RkjuHgkI/AAAAAAAABxM/KHpZPgMlF6c/s400/136-21609~Swans-and-Gazebo-Posters.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295830269084271170" /></a><br /><br />God calls us to give thanks in all things, even in the midst of the not so good times. It is not easy to give thanks when we are in the midst of sadness, sorrows, pain, losses, depression, illness or any type of crisis. In spite of the fact this may appear hard, God says we can do it. He even gave us an example of how to give thanks when we are going through. Let us look to Joseph who was able to give thanks in spite of his circumstances and see what advice we can gleam from his life.<br /><br />Joseph was sold into slavery, taken from the people he knew and loved, from his father’s care and placed in a foreign country because of jealousy. How could one not be angry and bitter, full of hate? Joseph was not. We can imagine Joseph was confused about how he got into such a predicament; he had not done anything to deserve such punishment. Joseph kept focused on God, he gave thanks to God by continuing to walk upright and faithfully. Joseph teaches us no matter our situation we are not to take our eyes off God and we are to continue to do what is right in God’s eyes. He didn’t compromise his beliefs as demonstrated by his encounter with Potiphar’s wife, he didn’t dishonor his God. Joseph didn’t give Satan any kind of foothold into his life and because He kept God the centered, God gave him His favor, Joseph was successful in all he did. Again we can imagine this strengthen Joseph and kept him with an attitude of thanksgivings and kept him looking up rather than at his situation. <br /><br />Could life get any worst for Joseph, yes he was thrown into prison because he chose not to disrespect his earthly master and more importantly his heavenly Master. Joseph refused to sin against God and found himself in prison, less freedom but not less opportunity to praise and give thanks to God. God continued to show Joseph his faithful love and Joseph responded to this love by giving God the glory for his gifts and his success. Even when it appeared Joseph wouldn’t be remembered and freed from his prison life he continued down the same path of trusting in and waiting on God. His thankful waiting resulted in not only his release from prison but promotion to the second highest office in the land. In this office Joseph was able to reunite with his family. Though Joseph was still hurting from the treatment of his brothers but he was able to give thanks through his pain by developing an attitude of forgiveness. He looked to God and saw His righteous hand in his life and knew God has set him on a path which would help him to save his family. Joseph’s ability to give thanks in the midst of trouble, trails, loses, lies, forgetfulness resulted in his being able to rejoice over the goodness of God. <br /><br />When life throws us a curve ball, we can’t lose hope we must continue to give God glory and thanks. “In all things give thank to God for this is His will for you through Christ Jesus”. Ephesians 5:20<br /><br /><strong>Step to giving thanks regardless of our circumstances.</strong><br /><br />• <strong>Remain focus on God; keep Him at the center of your life.</strong> Look up and not at your circumstances. “Abraham didn't focus on his own impotence and say, "It's hopeless. This hundred-year-old body could never father a child." Nor did he survey Sarah's decades of infertility and give up.” Romans 4:19 (the Message)<br /><br />• <strong>Continue to walk righteously and faithfully.</strong> “this means that God’s holy people must endure persecution patiently and remain faithful. Revelation 13:10b (NLT)<br /><br />• <strong>Do not compromise your beliefs.</strong> “So leave the corruption and compromise; leave it for good," says God. "Don't link up with those who will pollute you. I want you all for myself. 2 Corinthians 7:17 (The Message)<br /><br />• <strong>Do not dishonor God.</strong> “Give honor to the LORD for the glory of his name. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.” Psalm 29:2 (NLT)<br /><br /> <strong>Don’t give Satan a foothold into your life.</strong> Shut him out quickly. “And "don't sin by letting anger gain control over you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 for anger gives a mighty foothold to the Devil. : Ephesians 4:26-27<br /><br />• <strong>Keep an attitude of thanksgiving; look at the good in your situation.</strong> If you can see no good, see God’s goodness. “They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is nothing but goodness in him!" Psalm 92:15 (NLT)<br /><br />• <strong>Continue to use the gifts God has blessed you with and give Him glory for those gifts.</strong> "I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God." 2Timothy 1:6 (NIV) <br /><br />• <strong>Refuse to sin</strong>. “Do not let any part of your body become a tool of wickedness, to be used for sinning. Instead, give yourselves completely to God since you have been given new life. And use your whole body as a tool to do what is right for the glory of God. Romans 6:13 (NLT)<br /><br />• <strong>Know God is directing your path, don’t forget He has a plan and purpose for your life.</strong> “But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God." Psalm 50:23 (NLT)<br /><br />• <strong>Remember God’s timing is not the same as yours. His timing is always right and it will always come</strong>. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time. Psalm 34:19 (NLT)<br /><br />• <strong>Remember God sees ahead and is preparing the way and preparing you.</strong> “The LORD will work out his plans for my life – for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me. Psalm138:8 (NLT)<br /><br />• <strong>Be forgiving.</strong> “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.” Matthew 6:14 (NLT)<br /><br /><strong>Know waiting on God will result in you being able to rejoice in His goodness. </strong> “ But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. “ Isaiah 40:31 (KJ)<br /><br />• <strong>See God’s righteousness in the midst of troubles and draw your strength from Him.</strong> “They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness.” Psalm 89:16 (NLT)<br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-11202473529915820912009-02-07T23:42:00.001-05:002009-02-07T23:45:18.841-05:00Sabbath Rest-Spiritual Sunday Giving Thanks Part 1<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SXTpSZ6kQSI/AAAAAAAABso/xDrH3CLmAfA/s1600-h/136-21609~Swans-and-Gazebo-Posters.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 258px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SXTpSZ6kQSI/AAAAAAAABso/xDrH3CLmAfA/s400/136-21609~Swans-and-Gazebo-Posters.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293111964470624546" /></a><br /><strong>Reflection</strong><br />Life is made of moments of goodness, peace, joy, love, happiness and laughter. God pours out His compassion upon us in many ways and He takes great pleasure in doing so. These moments we rejoice and we lift joyful hearts in praise. God takes us to the mountain top and we feel loved and highly favored. Giving thanks is not a problem, we are jubilant in recognizing God as Almighty, Powerful, Sovereign, Wonderful, Trustworthy and Loving. We sing high praises to His Holy Name. This is how it should be; we should always recognize and praise God for His blessings and care of us. The question becomes can we offer this same praise when life meets us with pain, sorrow, lost, hurt, discouragement, sickness, sadness, hate, and tears? How obedient to God’s word are we during these moments. I think it becomes more important to lift God’s name in praise during these times of valley experiences. It is in these moments we discover who we really are in Christ. A true believer, following the path God has set before us whatever it may consist of. Are we willing to carrying the cross not knowing the distance but with each step praising and giving thanks to God Almighty, all Powerful, Sovereign, Wonderful, Trustworthy and Loving? <br /><br />No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18<br /><br /><strong>Deeper Reflection</strong><br /><br />Do you consistently give thanks to God when life is good?<br />Do you recognize His blessings in your life?<br />How do you handle life when it meets you with troubles?<br />Do you lift God in praise during these times? Is your heart truly thankful when life is not what you desire?<br /><br /><strong>Deeper Still</strong><br /><br />Ephesians 5:19-20 <br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. <br /><br />Philippians 4:6 <br />Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <br /><br />Daniel 6:10 <br />Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. <br /><br />Psalm 69:30 <br />I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. <br /><br /><strong>Praying the scriptures</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SXTqHsT7YyI/AAAAAAAABs4/SJEBU6YmgT4/s1600-h/Jesus+in+the+garden"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SXTqHsT7YyI/AAAAAAAABs4/SJEBU6YmgT4/s400/Jesus+in+the+garden" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293112879941903138" /></a> Father God. Life does not always bring our hearts’ desire. It brings pain and sorrow, sickness and disappointments. During these times Lord let us not forget all your benefits; let us lift your Name in high praise offering you thanksgiving whatever the circumstance. Lord we trust You and know You work everything for our good, so we offer you thanks whatever the cross for this is Your will for all who belong to Christ Jesus. Jesus in Your sweet Name we pray. Amen<br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-82586097090029182212009-01-31T22:38:00.004-05:002009-01-31T22:48:05.943-05:00Listening Prayer<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SYUbDUBKJyI/AAAAAAAAByA/9A3MHe4IwPg/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SYUbDUBKJyI/AAAAAAAAByA/9A3MHe4IwPg/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297670280398382882" /></a><br /><strong>Sabbath Scripture</strong><br />I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.<br />Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! Psalm 116:1-2<br /><br /><strong>Prayer of Thanksgiving</strong>Lord thy God because You hear my voice and my prayers for mercy, You O Lord bend to listen to my every word cried out to You, Lord You even hear my thoughts and often give answer before I can put them into audible words and Lord this is why I love You and I will pray to You as long as I have breath. Jesus in Your precious and wonderful Name I pray. Amen!<br /><br /><strong>Reflection</strong><br />We have many reasons to love the Lord, He is our Creator, He gives us the breath of life, and He sustains us, protects and shields us. He is our strength, our guide, our goodness. He is God, the One whom we can turn when we stand in need. When we call upon Him in prayer He stops and listens, He attends His ear to us. He knows our personal voice, He knows how it sounds. He knows when we come with a joyful, thankful voice. When our voice is filled with sorrow, concern, pain and repentance He knows. He hears all our prayers and He answers in the way best for us. Prayer is vital to the believer, it is the way in which we communicate with God, and it leads the way to our developing a relationship with God. Could this be why God bends down, and focus on my voice when I call out to Him? Because His greatest desire is to have a relationship with us, He created us for relationship; therefore when we go to Him in prayer He listen with undivided attention. Do we offer Him the same do we listen for His voice in prayer? I know I struggle in this area. It is so easy to pray to God but to be still and listen for His response is more difficult. Why do we go to God in prayer, yet don’t take the necessary time to listen to Him? Why do we not offer Him the same respect His offers us, His creation. He is the Creator the One we should always take whatever time needed to hear His voice. As children most of us were not taught to listen, we were only taught to speak and say amen. This is not an excuse we can continue to hold on too we must learn to listen to God in prayer if we desire an intimate relationship with Him. <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Quietness</strong><br />Read this scripture at least 3 times let it speak to your heart. Spend some time with your thoughts and let them lead you to where God would have you right now. If they lead you to prayer; pray, praise; praise, singing; sing, worship; worship, questions; ask God. Just get quiet and go with the Lord.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SYUbDSVBV4I/AAAAAAAABx4/E7A2ARVnh2M/s1600-h/L-10-1057-among_friends_i-Z000LKPS.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SYUbDSVBV4I/AAAAAAAABx4/E7A2ARVnh2M/s400/L-10-1057-among_friends_i-Z000LKPS.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297670279944820610" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Stillness</strong><br />I invite you now to clear your mind, let your thoughts go and just be still before God for as long as possible. Invite Him to speak to you.<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath My Holy Rest</strong><br />Father God, thank You for listening to me, attending to my voice. Forgive me Lord for every utter prayer that didn't listen for your voice in return. Bring me O Lord to the place where I listen for You as You listen to me. Jesus in Your Name I pray.<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Sharing</strong><br />If you have a special way in which you have learn to listen for and to God voice in prayer please share. <br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-78360798433779289312008-12-27T02:03:00.008-05:002008-12-27T02:22:09.906-05:00Sabbath Rest- Gifts<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SVXV79xlpdI/AAAAAAAABpQ/AGMFVQCIRCU/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SVXV79xlpdI/AAAAAAAABpQ/AGMFVQCIRCU/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284364963960694226" /></a> <strong>Sabbath Rest Prayer</strong><br />Heavenly Father, with much adoration and love, we give thanks for Christ the Messiah. We give thanks O Father for all Jesus has done for us. For this great gift we give you praise, glory and honor. We ask O Lord thy God for your guidance. Guide us in giving Jesus gifts worthy of our King; gifts which reflect our love and gratitude for life granted to us by Your Son, our Savior, Jesus the Christ. In His most holy and mighty name we pray. Amen.<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Rest Scripture</strong><br />They entered the house and saw the child in the arms of Mary, his mother. Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him. Then they opened their luggage and presented gifts: gold, frankincense, myrrh. Matthew 2:11<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SVXU3MWaWHI/AAAAAAAABo4/a8oe0YQrhQA/s1600-h/The_Wise_Men015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 221px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SVXU3MWaWHI/AAAAAAAABo4/a8oe0YQrhQA/s400/The_Wise_Men015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284363782462265458" /></a><br /><strong>Sabbath Rest Reflections</strong><br />The wise men travel a great distance seeking Jesus. We don’t have to travel very far to seek Him, yet we often fail in this task. He is very close by us waiting for us to come. God has also provided us a star, the Bible. We only need to open it and tenderly search the scriptures. Sometimes we have to dig deep, other time we can Him on the surface with no digging at all. In either case He promises if you seek me, you will find me. Just as the wise men saw Him when they entered the house, we will see Him when we enter the word. <br /><br />Just as the wise men saw Jesus in Mary’s arms, we when wise often find ourselves in Jesus arms. Jesus has become our refuge and strength and He will hold us in His arms as long as needed. <br /><br />As Jesus daily cares for you, become overcome by His grace and love. Stand in awe of His great care and concern for you and Kneel and worship. Bow down your life to Him, and bring gifts worthy of our God. As you move from Christmas Day move to the Spirit of Christmas presenting God with costly gifts, which cost you something, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5, and love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39. Loving God with everything we have, with our all and our neighbor as our self will lead us to giving gifts reflective of our Savior. To begin this process we must open our heart to Jesus, truly allowing Him to dwell in us and live through us. When we let Jesus do the God thing in and through us we give Him one of the greatest gifts we can offer. In essence we are saying I sacrifice myself to You Lord, use me, mold me, grow me, shaping me into what you would have me to be, work through me Lord . I have so little to give You, but me and I freely give to You, my body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SVXV7-NLxTI/AAAAAAAABpY/Pt1CFFbiAAE/s1600-h/Wise%2520Men.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SVXV7-NLxTI/AAAAAAAABpY/Pt1CFFbiAAE/s400/Wise%2520Men.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284364964076438834" /></a><br /><strong>In what ways do you identify with the Wise Men?<br />What other gifts can you bring to Jesus in the coming year?<br />Spend time with the wise men this week seeking truths you can apply to your life.<br /><br /><br /><br />Prayer</strong><br />Lord, we can’t thank you enough for Jesus. It appears we have so few gifts to give to you Lord that are worthy. We ask You today to guide us in giving gifts which are pleasing to you. Fill our heart with Your word, your truths and help us to live Your word, Your truth until we are truly living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to You. In Jesus Name we pray.<br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-81237069020912357152008-12-20T00:12:00.004-05:002008-12-20T00:57:28.214-05:00Spiritual Sundays- Celebration<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUyJOdoji_I/AAAAAAAABng/JSnw6FsKh3I/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUyJOdoji_I/AAAAAAAABng/JSnw6FsKh3I/s200/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281747344564653042" /></a><br />Today I am doing something different. I want us to remember not only do we celebrate the Birth of our Savior but we celebrate His life. There is no way I can bring Honor to His entire life here but prayerfully a few reminders we celebrate all Jesus is- Our Lord, our Savior, Our God. Let Your heart rest on His ministry, His life and His death and because of His obedience we have a relationship with God, we have become children of God, we have inherited a Kingdom and we have everlasting life through Christ; The Prince of Peace, Emmanuel God with us, our Wonderful Counselor. The Alpha and Omega-the Beginning and the End. <br /><br />Somewhere this past week I read on another site (and I am sorry I can't give you credit I don't remember where but perhaps you are visiting today and can let us know) "Jesus is not a season, He is the <strong>"REASON"</strong> this has stayed with me this entire week and thus you have my tribute to the <strong>"Reason"</strong>. It is my prayer I not only keep Jesus in my Christmas but that I make <strong>Him</strong> my Christmas. Without Him there would be not Reason. I pray I will carry Christmas in my heart everyday as I rest on and in His ministry of teaching, healing, humility, generosity, peace, gentleness, grace, mercy, compassion, obedience and most of all <strong>love</strong>. It was <strong>love </strong>which nail Him to the cross. It was <strong>love</strong> which kept Him on the cross. Let Love make Him your Christmas. <br /><br /><strong>Happy Birthday Jesus, my Lord, my Savior, my God. </strong> All glory, honor, power and praise belongs to You. <br /><br />I hope you enjoy the slide Show<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-9a.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3458764513822411930&site=widget-9a.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3458764513822411930&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-9a.slide.com/p1/3458764513822411930/bb_t043_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3458764513822411930&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-9a.slide.com/p2/3458764513822411930/bb_t043_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3458764513822411930&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-9a.slide.com/p4/3458764513822411930/bb_t043_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><strong>Prayer</strong><br />Father God, I pray blessings to all who share with me and Spiritual Sunday may their Christmas be joyous and filled with Your Love God the Everlasting Father, God the Son;the Everlasting Savior and God the Holy Spirit. In Jesus most precious, sweet and loving name I pray. Amen<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009321858335504803.post-91280445100047220492008-12-13T23:34:00.006-05:002008-12-13T23:58:57.082-05:00Sabbath Rest-The Lord's Servant<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUSOhQfqAAI/AAAAAAAABlY/juYT_ECizbU/s1600-h/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 139px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUSOhQfqAAI/AAAAAAAABlY/juYT_ECizbU/s400/bloggerspiritsidebar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279501365199634434" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Prayer</strong><br />Father God, I am Your Servant, may I walk according to Your word, Your truths. Grow my heart until it reflects that of Your daughter Mary and Jesus Your beloved Son. Let my heart be in total surrender to You, Most Holy One. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen<br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Scripture</strong><br />I am the Lord’s Servant. May everything you have said about me come true. And then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Thoughts</strong><br /><br /> <strong>Mary’s words speak total surrender to God. </strong> My life to You O Lord I bow down. My will is insignificant, only Your will is of the utmost importance. My plans are Your plans, <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUSOhNKjxOI/AAAAAAAABlQ/wwh63JYNgAo/s1600-h/mary5.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUSOhNKjxOI/AAAAAAAABlQ/wwh63JYNgAo/s400/mary5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279501364305839330" /></a>thought I don’t understand all You have said to me, I trust You and I give my will to You, God Most High. I accept Your wisdom, for it is far greater than mine. I seek only to be pleasing to You, whatever service You give me Lord I accept.<br /><br /><strong>Mary’s actions speak total surrender to God. </strong> Lord I was afraid when Gabriel called me highly favored. I must confess I am even more afraid now, I am a virgin, and what will Joseph think? What will my parents think? What will the people of this community think? O Lord I will not let these fears hinder me. I will trust in You for guidance and understanding. Mary didn’t let herself be besieged with doubts and fears. She didn’t give the enemy a chance to attack, she open her heart to God and followed His lead and went to Elizabeth to help her sort through her feelings. She sought strength to aid her to meet any obstacles ahead. <br /><br /><strong>Mary’s surrendered heart speaks God promises stand.</strong> “May everything You have said about me come true.” I will be the mother of my Savior, Son of the Most High God. I will be the mother of my deliverer, my peace. I will give birth to the Bread of Life, the Alpha and the Omega, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. <br /><br /><strong>Sabbath Reflection</strong><br />Mary believed God. “You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said. Luke 1: 45<br /><br />Are you a true believer? Does your life reflect you know God will do all He has promised you? <br /><br /><strong>God promises to be your Savior</strong><br /><br />I am the LORD, and there is no other Savior. Isaiah 43:11<br /><br /><strong>It will be a sign and a witness to the LORD Almighty in the land of Egypt. When the people cry to the LORD for help against those who oppress them, he will send them a savior who will rescue them. Isaiah 19:20</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUSQXjiNpXI/AAAAAAAABlg/Xypdk7SaEJE/s1600-h/mary6.bmp"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 273px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUSQXjiNpXI/AAAAAAAABlg/Xypdk7SaEJE/s400/mary6.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279503397535196530" /></a><br />Powerful kings and mighty nations will bring the best of their goods to satisfy your every need. You will know at last that I, the LORD, am your Savior and Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel. Isaiah 60:16<br /><br /><strong>For the LORD your God has arrived to live among you. He is a mighty savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will exult over you by singing a happy song." Zephaniah 3:17 </strong><br /><br />And God will open wide the gates of heaven for you to enter into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:11<br /><br />God word is full of His promises; have you put the promise of a Savior in your heart? Does your everyday life reflect your belief in God and His promises? Does your every step reflect you daily remember a night over 2000 years ago where in a little town called Bethlehem, God sent His greatest promise. <strong>The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David! </strong> Luke 2:11 Do you daily remember The Promise at Calvary? <strong>When they came to a place called the Skull, they nailed him to the cross.</strong> Luke 23:33 <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUSOg0YnVwI/AAAAAAAABlA/LzdB2WILI4k/s1600-h/mary4.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 198px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5xA0DOAnQ4/SUSOg0YnVwI/AAAAAAAABlA/LzdB2WILI4k/s400/mary4.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279501357653907202" /></a><strong> <br />Can you say “I am the Lord’s Servant. May everything you have said about me come true.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Prayer</strong><br />O Most Holy God, may I daily cry I am the Lord’s servant, May everything you have said about me come true. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.<br /><br /><a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/">Click Here for more Spiritual Sundays</a>God Chaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.com7