If you grew up in the 80's you would say "It's Tool Time" famous quote from a sit-com.
Esther 4:14 (AMP ~ Bible.com)
For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance shall arise for the Jews from elsewhere, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?
I know this verse has been quoted a thousand times, BUT this is the current time!
What have you been asked to do in this season of your life? Where has God placed you to work? What do your kids need from you, your friends or family?
Rise up! Be bold, yes God can find someone else to use, but you will miss your opportunity! Now is the time and it is short you have been placed right where you are for this very occasion!
Thank you to our Pastor Roger Archer for quoting Nathan Hale "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” and then Roger proceeded with his regrets for only having one life to give to his kids, wife, church, family, friends, etc.
We only have this one life, use it for the power and glory of God! Walk boldly ~ NOW IS THE TIME!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Perspective...Ain't it Grand?!
Wow, can perspective mess with your head or what?
I have realized that if you take a step back and look at things you can actually see where someone else might be coming from. You may also see that people are selfish, controlling, manipulative, have other agendas, etc.
I find it interesting that as an adult all of life can seem a little like Jr. High. This is interesting to me as most adults did not like Jr. High, nor do they have very many fond memories of that stage of their life.
I used to think that my brother was the favored one and well, he thought I was the favored one and my mom used to say "If you both think that the other is my favorite, than I must be doing things pretty fair."
Sometimes we look at what others around us have or we think we need to have something, but in actuality if we are serving the Lord...we have all that we need.
If I keep my eyes on Christ who is the author and finisher of my faith, who loves me more than the sparrows, who has had my back when all others have let me down, than I really do not need to get caught up in the "he said, she said..." or trying to keep up with the neighbors, etc.
Acts 10:34-36 (MSG - Bible.com)
Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you're from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. The Message he sent to the children of Israel—that through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again—well, he's doing it everywhere, among everyone.
I have realized that if you take a step back and look at things you can actually see where someone else might be coming from. You may also see that people are selfish, controlling, manipulative, have other agendas, etc.
I find it interesting that as an adult all of life can seem a little like Jr. High. This is interesting to me as most adults did not like Jr. High, nor do they have very many fond memories of that stage of their life.
I used to think that my brother was the favored one and well, he thought I was the favored one and my mom used to say "If you both think that the other is my favorite, than I must be doing things pretty fair."
Sometimes we look at what others around us have or we think we need to have something, but in actuality if we are serving the Lord...we have all that we need.
If I keep my eyes on Christ who is the author and finisher of my faith, who loves me more than the sparrows, who has had my back when all others have let me down, than I really do not need to get caught up in the "he said, she said..." or trying to keep up with the neighbors, etc.
Acts 10:34-36 (MSG - Bible.com)
Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you're from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. The Message he sent to the children of Israel—that through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again—well, he's doing it everywhere, among everyone.
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