Today there are so many things going on in this crazy world. Have you ever just stopped to think it’s to much to handle? I know over the last few months I have been feeling that way. I kept thinking Lord enough is enough but every time I think that I hear a song or a word is spoken to me from a friend or family member or into my Spirit from the Lord Himself.
Of course today would not be different. I sat this evening listening to the song “Miracle” by Aaron and Amanda Crabb. I listened to the words and thought to myself, Lord that’s me I need this miracle! It seems like mentally and emotionally it has been one thing after another for me this year so today in desperation I began to cry out for a miracle to happen.
I was talking to my cousin Jennifer at Bible Study tonight and she was telling me how she knew God had something good in store for my life, and as those words came out of her mouth they hit me like a ton of bricks; and on Sunday in church God spoke to my Dad about how He framed the worlds into existence and the miracle of providing me a job was just a small thing for Him to accomplish because He’s God!
To that I say Lord you know my heart, you understand my thoughts and you know there is a definite miracle needed in my life but today more than ever I trust you and know that the miracle will come and these never ending trials will pass.
So if you feel as if you life is falling apart and you can’t make it trust in the one who created the world. Trust in Jesus Christ and that miracle needed will happen!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Lesson Learned
Charles and I had an eye opening experience this weekend.
I would like to share it with you and I hope that it will be a blessing and help to you.
IT KEPT COMING TO ME FOR WKS TO GET CHARLES BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND I KEPT IGNORING THE THOUGHT. IT WOULD COME TO ME AGAIN AND I WOULD PASS IT OFF TO TAKE CARE OF IT LATER.
CHARLES WENT TO GET HIS LICENSE RENEWED ON AUGUST 28 AT THE DMV. WE THOUGHT HE HAD THE MONTH OF AUGUST TO HAVE IT DONE. COME FIND OUT IT EXPIRED ON HIS BIRTHDAY AUGUST 1. HE WAS TOLD BY DMV THAT HE HAD TO SHOW HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE BEFORE THEY COULD RENEW THE LICENSE.
WE SEARCHED THE HOUSE OVER. CLEANED OUT CLOSETS, CABINETS AND DRAWERS. WE LOOKED THE HOUSE OVER FOR 2 DAYS AND COULD NOT FIND THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE. I PRAYED AND CRIED OUT TO GOD TO PLEASE SHOW AND DIRECT US TO WHERE IT IS, CHARLES JOB DEPENDS ON THIS. WE WENT OVER THE HOUSE WITH A FINE TOOTH COMB.
IF YOU WOULD HAVE CAME IN OUR HOUSE YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT A TORNADO HAD HIT. WE PULLED EVERYTHING IN THE CLOSETS OUT AND JUST THROWED THEM IN THE FLOOR. WE LOOKED IN EVERY PHOTO ALBUM; YOU NAME IT WE LOOKED IN IT. WE FOUND THINGS WE HAD FORGET ABOUT SINCE WE MOVED IN THE HOUSE 30 YEARS AGO.
WE BAGGED UP EVERYTHING THAT WE HADN’T USED IN YEARS AND EITHER TRASHED IT OR PUT IT ASIDE FOR YARD SALE. CHARLES BURNED OLD PAPERWORK AND DOCUMENTS FROM YEARS PAST ALL DAY SATURDAY.
ALL THE TIME I KEPT PRAYING “PLEASE GOD” IT CAME TO A POINT THAT I WENT OUT ON THE PORCH AT MIDNIGHT, EXHAUSTED AND FRUSTRATED BECAUSE WE COULDN’T FIND IT. I SIT AND CRIED AND WAS REALLY ANGRY AT GOD BECAUSE I DIDN’T THINK THAT HE LISTENING TO MY PRAYER OR EVEN WANTED TO HELP US.
TO BE HONEST I GOT MAD AT GOD. I WENT INSIDE AND TOLD CHARLES THAT I WAS REALLY DISAPPOINTED AT GOD. IF HE COULDN’T HELP US / OR WANT TO HELP US FIND SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, THEN HOW COULD WE TRUST THAT HE WILL HELP US WITH THE BIG THINGS IN LIFE.
I GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING STILL HURT AND LET DOWN BY GOD. I WENT INTO WORK IN A REALLY BAD MOOD AND JUST FRUSTED WITH EVERYTHING. I FELT I WAS WEIGHED DOWN WITH A HEAVY LOAD AND JUST WANTED TO GIVE UP.
ABOUT 9:00 GOD SPOKE TO ME. THIS IS WHAT HE TOLD ME:
“DON’T BLAME ME” I HAVE GIVEN YOU WARNING AFTER WARNING FOR YOU TO LOOK FOR THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND YOU KEPT PUTTING IT OFF AND IGNORING THE WARNING. SO IT IS NOT MY FAULT YOU
DIDN’T LISTEN. I TRIED TO TAKE CARE OF YOU. I TRIED TO PREPARE YOU FOR THIS MOMENT.
YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PHYSICAL HOUSE (LIFE) CLEANED OUT AND IN ORDER. GET RID OF THE THINGS
THAT IS NOT NECESSARY. THROW AWAY ANTHING THAT IS NOT OF USE OR BENEFIT TO YOU. CLUTTER
AND TRASH IN UNFRUITFUL. GET ORGANIZED.
JUST AS YOUR SPIRTUAL LIFE, YOU NEED TO GET ANYTHING OUT THAT IS NOT NECESSARY AND NOT FRUITFUL AND I WILL POUR MY BLESSING OUT ON YOU EVEN MORE BUT I CAN’T WORK IN A HOUSE THAT IS CLUTTERED WITH JUNK AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
IF THESE THINGS ARE THERE, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ME.
CLEAN OUT / GET THINGS IN ORDER AND WATCH WHAT I WILL COME IN AND DO”
THIS SITUATION HAS BEEN A REAL EYE OPENER FOR BOTH CHARLES AND I.
BECAUSE OF MY PUTTING OFF SOMETHING THAT THE LORD KEPT DEALING WITH ME TO DO, I NOT ONLY SUFFERED FROM IT BUT CHARLES SUFFERED AND ALSO THE COMPANY CHARLES WORKS FOR WILL SUFFER.
BECAUSE CHARLES LICENSE HAS EXPIRED HE CAN’T WORK AND THAT MEANS NO WAGES FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
I HAD TO CALL RICHMOND TO GET A COPY OF HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PAID EXTRA MONEY TO HAVE SHIPPED FASTER, BUT STILL IT CAN TAKE 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS.
WHEN GOD DEALS WITH OUR HEART WE DON’T NEED TO PUT IT OFF. WE NEED TO DO IT RIGHT NOW. BECAUSE PUTTING OFF WILL CAUSE HEARTACHE TO YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU.
WE HAVE LEARNED THRU THIS, TO BE SENSITIVE TO WHAT GOD IS TRYING TO TELL US. HE LOVES US AND GIVES US CHANCES TO GET THINGS RIGHT AND IN ORDER. HE PREPARES US FOR THE FUTURE, BUT DON’T BE LIKE ME AND IGNORE HIS VOICE AND THEN HAVE TO SUFFER BECAUSE SOMETHING HE WANTED TO HELP ME WITH.
SO ONCE AGAIN, IT WAS NOT GOD’S FAULT. IT WAS MY FAULT AND THE ENTIRE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF I HAD ONLY LISTED TO HIS WARNING.
THE GOOD SIDE OF THIS SITUATION IS…WE HAVE A CLEANED OUT OUR HOUSE. NO MORE JUNK OR CLUTTER
ANYMORE IN THE DeBORD HOUSE. THIS APPLIES TO PHYSICAL AND SPIRTUAL.
GOD BLESS YOU
Karen DeBord
I would like to share it with you and I hope that it will be a blessing and help to you.
IT KEPT COMING TO ME FOR WKS TO GET CHARLES BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND I KEPT IGNORING THE THOUGHT. IT WOULD COME TO ME AGAIN AND I WOULD PASS IT OFF TO TAKE CARE OF IT LATER.
CHARLES WENT TO GET HIS LICENSE RENEWED ON AUGUST 28 AT THE DMV. WE THOUGHT HE HAD THE MONTH OF AUGUST TO HAVE IT DONE. COME FIND OUT IT EXPIRED ON HIS BIRTHDAY AUGUST 1. HE WAS TOLD BY DMV THAT HE HAD TO SHOW HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE BEFORE THEY COULD RENEW THE LICENSE.
WE SEARCHED THE HOUSE OVER. CLEANED OUT CLOSETS, CABINETS AND DRAWERS. WE LOOKED THE HOUSE OVER FOR 2 DAYS AND COULD NOT FIND THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE. I PRAYED AND CRIED OUT TO GOD TO PLEASE SHOW AND DIRECT US TO WHERE IT IS, CHARLES JOB DEPENDS ON THIS. WE WENT OVER THE HOUSE WITH A FINE TOOTH COMB.
IF YOU WOULD HAVE CAME IN OUR HOUSE YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT A TORNADO HAD HIT. WE PULLED EVERYTHING IN THE CLOSETS OUT AND JUST THROWED THEM IN THE FLOOR. WE LOOKED IN EVERY PHOTO ALBUM; YOU NAME IT WE LOOKED IN IT. WE FOUND THINGS WE HAD FORGET ABOUT SINCE WE MOVED IN THE HOUSE 30 YEARS AGO.
WE BAGGED UP EVERYTHING THAT WE HADN’T USED IN YEARS AND EITHER TRASHED IT OR PUT IT ASIDE FOR YARD SALE. CHARLES BURNED OLD PAPERWORK AND DOCUMENTS FROM YEARS PAST ALL DAY SATURDAY.
ALL THE TIME I KEPT PRAYING “PLEASE GOD” IT CAME TO A POINT THAT I WENT OUT ON THE PORCH AT MIDNIGHT, EXHAUSTED AND FRUSTRATED BECAUSE WE COULDN’T FIND IT. I SIT AND CRIED AND WAS REALLY ANGRY AT GOD BECAUSE I DIDN’T THINK THAT HE LISTENING TO MY PRAYER OR EVEN WANTED TO HELP US.
TO BE HONEST I GOT MAD AT GOD. I WENT INSIDE AND TOLD CHARLES THAT I WAS REALLY DISAPPOINTED AT GOD. IF HE COULDN’T HELP US / OR WANT TO HELP US FIND SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, THEN HOW COULD WE TRUST THAT HE WILL HELP US WITH THE BIG THINGS IN LIFE.
I GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING STILL HURT AND LET DOWN BY GOD. I WENT INTO WORK IN A REALLY BAD MOOD AND JUST FRUSTED WITH EVERYTHING. I FELT I WAS WEIGHED DOWN WITH A HEAVY LOAD AND JUST WANTED TO GIVE UP.
ABOUT 9:00 GOD SPOKE TO ME. THIS IS WHAT HE TOLD ME:
“DON’T BLAME ME” I HAVE GIVEN YOU WARNING AFTER WARNING FOR YOU TO LOOK FOR THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND YOU KEPT PUTTING IT OFF AND IGNORING THE WARNING. SO IT IS NOT MY FAULT YOU
DIDN’T LISTEN. I TRIED TO TAKE CARE OF YOU. I TRIED TO PREPARE YOU FOR THIS MOMENT.
YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PHYSICAL HOUSE (LIFE) CLEANED OUT AND IN ORDER. GET RID OF THE THINGS
THAT IS NOT NECESSARY. THROW AWAY ANTHING THAT IS NOT OF USE OR BENEFIT TO YOU. CLUTTER
AND TRASH IN UNFRUITFUL. GET ORGANIZED.
JUST AS YOUR SPIRTUAL LIFE, YOU NEED TO GET ANYTHING OUT THAT IS NOT NECESSARY AND NOT FRUITFUL AND I WILL POUR MY BLESSING OUT ON YOU EVEN MORE BUT I CAN’T WORK IN A HOUSE THAT IS CLUTTERED WITH JUNK AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
IF THESE THINGS ARE THERE, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ME.
CLEAN OUT / GET THINGS IN ORDER AND WATCH WHAT I WILL COME IN AND DO”
THIS SITUATION HAS BEEN A REAL EYE OPENER FOR BOTH CHARLES AND I.
BECAUSE OF MY PUTTING OFF SOMETHING THAT THE LORD KEPT DEALING WITH ME TO DO, I NOT ONLY SUFFERED FROM IT BUT CHARLES SUFFERED AND ALSO THE COMPANY CHARLES WORKS FOR WILL SUFFER.
BECAUSE CHARLES LICENSE HAS EXPIRED HE CAN’T WORK AND THAT MEANS NO WAGES FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
I HAD TO CALL RICHMOND TO GET A COPY OF HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PAID EXTRA MONEY TO HAVE SHIPPED FASTER, BUT STILL IT CAN TAKE 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS.
WHEN GOD DEALS WITH OUR HEART WE DON’T NEED TO PUT IT OFF. WE NEED TO DO IT RIGHT NOW. BECAUSE PUTTING OFF WILL CAUSE HEARTACHE TO YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU.
WE HAVE LEARNED THRU THIS, TO BE SENSITIVE TO WHAT GOD IS TRYING TO TELL US. HE LOVES US AND GIVES US CHANCES TO GET THINGS RIGHT AND IN ORDER. HE PREPARES US FOR THE FUTURE, BUT DON’T BE LIKE ME AND IGNORE HIS VOICE AND THEN HAVE TO SUFFER BECAUSE SOMETHING HE WANTED TO HELP ME WITH.
SO ONCE AGAIN, IT WAS NOT GOD’S FAULT. IT WAS MY FAULT AND THE ENTIRE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF I HAD ONLY LISTED TO HIS WARNING.
THE GOOD SIDE OF THIS SITUATION IS…WE HAVE A CLEANED OUT OUR HOUSE. NO MORE JUNK OR CLUTTER
ANYMORE IN THE DeBORD HOUSE. THIS APPLIES TO PHYSICAL AND SPIRTUAL.
GOD BLESS YOU
Karen DeBord
Monday, August 24, 2009
Giants.....they fall
So through all the battles that I feel like I have been going through lately I have came across a song that has really ministered to me. It is one of my uncles Charles favorite songs it’s called “Giants” and I love listening to that song because it lets me know that even though I am going through these trials those “Giants” the bigger they are the harder they are going to fall under the power of God.
I know that in life it may seem so easy to just feel like when things come our way that we can’t handle to just give up and run away. That’s where I have to come to realize lately that I don’t need to run away. I need to just cast my burdens at the feet of Jesus. I need to hide myself in the cross. I need to open my eyes and realize that the “giants” that are in front of me are nothing compared to the Christ I serve who is protecting me!
I love the scripture in Romans that says, What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us who can be against us? It is true with God being for us we have no one that can be against us. No “giant” is big enough to defeat our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No “giant” is a “giant” at all with God on our side.
I think about David versus Goliath – Goliath yes he was gigantic but David had the Lord on his side so one tiny smooth stone in his hands was far greater than any weapon that Goliath could have potentially had. That’s why I think of it this way – no matter what trial or test I go through I know that if I stand on God’s Holy Word and if I maintain an open line of communication through prayer and reading God’s Word, that no weapon formed against me is going to prosper and I AM more than a conqueror. (Can I get a witness!)
So I must say if you are going through a battle, struggling through a trial, rest in knowing that no weapon formed against you shall prosper and soon those Giants are going to come down and remember that the bigger they are the harder they will fall.
Be Blessed
Trish D.
I know that in life it may seem so easy to just feel like when things come our way that we can’t handle to just give up and run away. That’s where I have to come to realize lately that I don’t need to run away. I need to just cast my burdens at the feet of Jesus. I need to hide myself in the cross. I need to open my eyes and realize that the “giants” that are in front of me are nothing compared to the Christ I serve who is protecting me!
I love the scripture in Romans that says, What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us who can be against us? It is true with God being for us we have no one that can be against us. No “giant” is big enough to defeat our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No “giant” is a “giant” at all with God on our side.
I think about David versus Goliath – Goliath yes he was gigantic but David had the Lord on his side so one tiny smooth stone in his hands was far greater than any weapon that Goliath could have potentially had. That’s why I think of it this way – no matter what trial or test I go through I know that if I stand on God’s Holy Word and if I maintain an open line of communication through prayer and reading God’s Word, that no weapon formed against me is going to prosper and I AM more than a conqueror. (Can I get a witness!)
So I must say if you are going through a battle, struggling through a trial, rest in knowing that no weapon formed against you shall prosper and soon those Giants are going to come down and remember that the bigger they are the harder they will fall.
Be Blessed
Trish D.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Jesus My Best Friend
This week has been a very busy week for me at church. It has been our Vacation Bible School. As part of what I do for Bible School is the praise and worship each night along with my dad, my nephew and one of our young ladies in our church. One of the songs that we sang each night was the coolest praise and worship song….I may have to send it out next week as the weekly update.
The song was called Jesus My Best Friend. I love the chorus so simple but what we should all strive for…the chorus said, “Jesus you are my best friend, you will always be, nothing will ever change that, Jesus you are my best friend, you will always be, nothing will ever change that.”
I wish you could have all been there to see the children’s face as they sang that song and has they did the simple motions to the chorus. One girl, she’s in my Sunday school class, I wish I could have captured her face on camera, and I hope someone did. She was singing her heart out on that song and worshipping God, and you knew by the look on her face that she meant the words to that song.
It made me realize more and more this week that no matter the storms no matter the trials that we are going through, we absolutely must put our faith and our trust in our best friend, Jesus!
Blessings!
Trish D.
The song was called Jesus My Best Friend. I love the chorus so simple but what we should all strive for…the chorus said, “Jesus you are my best friend, you will always be, nothing will ever change that, Jesus you are my best friend, you will always be, nothing will ever change that.”
I wish you could have all been there to see the children’s face as they sang that song and has they did the simple motions to the chorus. One girl, she’s in my Sunday school class, I wish I could have captured her face on camera, and I hope someone did. She was singing her heart out on that song and worshipping God, and you knew by the look on her face that she meant the words to that song.
It made me realize more and more this week that no matter the storms no matter the trials that we are going through, we absolutely must put our faith and our trust in our best friend, Jesus!
Blessings!
Trish D.
Friday, July 24, 2009
The Best is Yet to Come
I was sitting here thinking about so many things that have been happening in my life here of late, all the hardships I’ve seen people go through, all the struggles that family and friends have had to endure, when a old song began to play in my mind. I remember as a child hearing my parents and some of my uncles and aunts sing this song together and it’s meaning means so much to me even more than I think I ever realized it would.
The song goes like this “Oh the best is yet to come when I walk through Heaven’s gates, oh the 1st time I see Jesus oh I can hardly wait, He’ll show me to my mansion and say this is your home, I have a feeling in my heart the best is yet to come.”
Even now thinking about those words, I can imagine my great grandpa Blevins and my great grandma Blevins, my great uncles David and Yokeley, my Mommaw DeBord, my great aunt Ellen all walking through Heaven talking to each other and worshipping at the feet of Jesus.
Maybe it’s because July 24 is a special day to me since it’s my birthday, but I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic and think about my family who paved the way before me, I can’t help but think, wouldn’t it be something just to get a little glimpse of what “the best to come” looked like. I don’t think our human minds could comprehend it all, and that’s ok, because I don’t know about you but when it comes right down to it, I love surprises, so when it’s my turn to get to see “the best that is still yet to come” I want to walk through those pearly gates of Heaven with my eyes wide and my mouth dropped open in awe of the splendor and glory of our home in Glory!
Even thinking of that song just gives me a reminder that for today and everyday – the best is yet to come, God’s got something great inside of each one of us, something He wants us to do before He calls us home to be with Him. I want to challenge you today to know that The Best Is Yet To Come and you may not know what it is yet, but keep seeking God – He will open your heart and reveal to you everything, in His time!
Trish D
The song goes like this “Oh the best is yet to come when I walk through Heaven’s gates, oh the 1st time I see Jesus oh I can hardly wait, He’ll show me to my mansion and say this is your home, I have a feeling in my heart the best is yet to come.”
Even now thinking about those words, I can imagine my great grandpa Blevins and my great grandma Blevins, my great uncles David and Yokeley, my Mommaw DeBord, my great aunt Ellen all walking through Heaven talking to each other and worshipping at the feet of Jesus.
Maybe it’s because July 24 is a special day to me since it’s my birthday, but I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic and think about my family who paved the way before me, I can’t help but think, wouldn’t it be something just to get a little glimpse of what “the best to come” looked like. I don’t think our human minds could comprehend it all, and that’s ok, because I don’t know about you but when it comes right down to it, I love surprises, so when it’s my turn to get to see “the best that is still yet to come” I want to walk through those pearly gates of Heaven with my eyes wide and my mouth dropped open in awe of the splendor and glory of our home in Glory!
Even thinking of that song just gives me a reminder that for today and everyday – the best is yet to come, God’s got something great inside of each one of us, something He wants us to do before He calls us home to be with Him. I want to challenge you today to know that The Best Is Yet To Come and you may not know what it is yet, but keep seeking God – He will open your heart and reveal to you everything, in His time!
Trish D
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
I was reading my devotion here at work and the Scripture I read meant a lot to me this morning, so I am passing it on to you.
I know myself I get mis-understood as in verse 5 and people will twist your words. Satan will use that against you to
Bring you down. In this evil times we are now everyone is out for themselves, and anyway they can bring you down they
Will to make themselves look good. They are eager to see you do one thing wrong, and from there they "lurk" you try
To destroy your name and your walk with God. But keep trusting God and he will take care of you. God knows the
Intent of your heart and he is all that matters. So do the best you can, and the others will be taken care of that tries
To come against your for no reason.
HAVE A GREAT DAY !
Psalm 56 (New International Version)
Psalm 56
1 Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack.
2 My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride.
3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you.
4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
5 All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me.
6 They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life.
7 On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations.
8 Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll are they not in your record?
9 Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.
10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise-
11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
12 I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you.
13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Be Blessed
Karen D.
I know myself I get mis-understood as in verse 5 and people will twist your words. Satan will use that against you to
Bring you down. In this evil times we are now everyone is out for themselves, and anyway they can bring you down they
Will to make themselves look good. They are eager to see you do one thing wrong, and from there they "lurk" you try
To destroy your name and your walk with God. But keep trusting God and he will take care of you. God knows the
Intent of your heart and he is all that matters. So do the best you can, and the others will be taken care of that tries
To come against your for no reason.
HAVE A GREAT DAY !
Psalm 56 (New International Version)
Psalm 56
1 Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack.
2 My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride.
3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you.
4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
5 All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me.
6 They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life.
7 On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations.
8 Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll are they not in your record?
9 Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.
10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise-
11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
12 I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you.
13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Be Blessed
Karen D.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Music of My Heart....
There is a beautiful song by Nicole C Mullen that is called the Music of my Heart…it is a very powerful anthem to our Lord and Savior. She sings it so beautifully to the Lord, you’re the music of my heart, the melody within my soul. I think about that song today, because within the struggles and trials that I have been walking through these past few weeks and even months, that song rings true in my heart today, Lord you are the music of my heart, you are the melody within my soul, you’re the one who keeps me and sustains me, and when I don’t feel like I can take another step, I’m reminded usually through another of Nicole C Mullen’s songs and also sang by the Crabb Family that in this trial I can look and I can see that My Reedemer Lives. I know that even though I have been walking through a very hard time that I can stand upon the Rock of MY salvation and HE is there – He is the constant that keeps the music in my heart – just like last night at church – my heart so heavy and burdened I was to lead praise and worship, and as I stepped to the microphone and began to sing Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now I’m found was blind but now I see – My chains are gone I’ve been set free MY God MY Savior has ransomed me and like a flood His mercy reigns unending love Amazing Grace!
The music of my heart this morning even though it is the dreaded Monday of the work week – My Chains are Gone – those chains of sin that I’ve been set free from – and when I walk through the trials and test of my salvation – I know that I can make it because my Redeemer lives and He’s gonna take me through this fire again! This to shall pass and the victories are ahead!
Is there something that maybe you’ve been struggling with – a trial or a test you’ve been going through – and maybe you’ve been thinking here lately about quitting or giving in – or maybe you just feel down right defeated – let me encourage you today – go to your source – run to Him – He will see you through – and if you need prayer by all means were here to pray with you!
Would love to hear from you drop us a comment or even a prayer request!
Be Blessed
Trish D
The music of my heart this morning even though it is the dreaded Monday of the work week – My Chains are Gone – those chains of sin that I’ve been set free from – and when I walk through the trials and test of my salvation – I know that I can make it because my Redeemer lives and He’s gonna take me through this fire again! This to shall pass and the victories are ahead!
Is there something that maybe you’ve been struggling with – a trial or a test you’ve been going through – and maybe you’ve been thinking here lately about quitting or giving in – or maybe you just feel down right defeated – let me encourage you today – go to your source – run to Him – He will see you through – and if you need prayer by all means were here to pray with you!
Would love to hear from you drop us a comment or even a prayer request!
Be Blessed
Trish D
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Feed the soul....
WOW, it's been way to long since the last post!
I was thinking about some of my favorites songs today - turning on the mp3 player and letting ring out the speakers - and I got to thinking about it. No matter the mood or issue or day I'm having it seems that God always comes through at the right moment with a song that "feeds my soul!".
Yesterday I was sitting at work covered up in what seems to be an endless pile of paperwork and I started thinking about how huge everything seemed and I didn't know how I was going to get it all done, it's then that the Mandisa song came on God Speaking, and then a few minutes later the Crabb Family song Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus came on.
So I got to thinking about this, my work load seemed like so much more than I could bear and it was almost as if God began to remind me that in those times I need to slow down and look around for the voice of the Savior - because God can speak to us in anyway that He chooses. Of course this definitly made me think -- no matter what the situation - no matter what the trial or task -- Can't Nobody take care of me like my Jesus -- because He is after all my best friend - I mean He created the universe - Saved MY soul! An awesome God is He!
So as you go about your day today and in the upcoming week -- let's find a song or listen for a word from the Lord to "feed our soul!"
Be Blessed!
Trish D
I was thinking about some of my favorites songs today - turning on the mp3 player and letting ring out the speakers - and I got to thinking about it. No matter the mood or issue or day I'm having it seems that God always comes through at the right moment with a song that "feeds my soul!".
Yesterday I was sitting at work covered up in what seems to be an endless pile of paperwork and I started thinking about how huge everything seemed and I didn't know how I was going to get it all done, it's then that the Mandisa song came on God Speaking, and then a few minutes later the Crabb Family song Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus came on.
So I got to thinking about this, my work load seemed like so much more than I could bear and it was almost as if God began to remind me that in those times I need to slow down and look around for the voice of the Savior - because God can speak to us in anyway that He chooses. Of course this definitly made me think -- no matter what the situation - no matter what the trial or task -- Can't Nobody take care of me like my Jesus -- because He is after all my best friend - I mean He created the universe - Saved MY soul! An awesome God is He!
So as you go about your day today and in the upcoming week -- let's find a song or listen for a word from the Lord to "feed our soul!"
Be Blessed!
Trish D
Monday, May 4, 2009
Let's Get Ready To Rumble!
Here we are were at it again! The start to another work week! IT's Monday! I can just imagine the famed announcer from the wrestling and boxing circuit with "the voice" coming up to the microphone and say "Ladies and Gentleman, boys and girls, Welcome to the Main Event, in the blue corner weighing it at (wouldn't you like to know) is Trish and in red corner weighing in at (more than we can handle) Monday Morning!" I can imagine myself walking up to the ring - taping gloves and going back to my corner only to here that famed announcer with the words "Let's Get Ready to Rumble!"
That’s exactly how I felt that my morning was going this morning – my family is on vacation and I couldn’t take off work because it’s the end of the school year and I have so much paperwork to do – so I walked in almost feeling defeated but then I was reminded of a few things! What are they you might ask – 1. That after the service we had yesterday when God plainly spoke to me and told me to quit walking around defeated and feeling so much self worthlessness – that I was His child and He made me special – and I didn’t need to walk around defeated! 2 – Through a text message this morning I was able to start this work morning off with a laugh. I had to thank my cuz for sending it to me accidentally – it was great – brought about a whole new perspective to my day.
So just as I have the mental picture of the announcer saying “let’s get ready to rumble!” – well that’s the attitude I’m going to have today – go ahead Monday “bring it on” I have a fight still in me because as the scripture declares “Greater is HE that is in me than he that is in this world!” It’s like the Kirk Franklin song “Stomp” – No weapon formed against me shall prosper I’m more than a conqueror – Stomp! Stomp what – stomp the enemy down – stomp this Monday down – the battle it’s not yours it’s the Lords!
So Ladies and Gentleman – Christians of All Ages – This Monday is full of Victory – and it’s time that we say to the enemy – I am not cast down I am not destroyed – “Let’s Get READY TO RUMBLE!!!”
Blessings!
Trish D
That’s exactly how I felt that my morning was going this morning – my family is on vacation and I couldn’t take off work because it’s the end of the school year and I have so much paperwork to do – so I walked in almost feeling defeated but then I was reminded of a few things! What are they you might ask – 1. That after the service we had yesterday when God plainly spoke to me and told me to quit walking around defeated and feeling so much self worthlessness – that I was His child and He made me special – and I didn’t need to walk around defeated! 2 – Through a text message this morning I was able to start this work morning off with a laugh. I had to thank my cuz for sending it to me accidentally – it was great – brought about a whole new perspective to my day.
So just as I have the mental picture of the announcer saying “let’s get ready to rumble!” – well that’s the attitude I’m going to have today – go ahead Monday “bring it on” I have a fight still in me because as the scripture declares “Greater is HE that is in me than he that is in this world!” It’s like the Kirk Franklin song “Stomp” – No weapon formed against me shall prosper I’m more than a conqueror – Stomp! Stomp what – stomp the enemy down – stomp this Monday down – the battle it’s not yours it’s the Lords!
So Ladies and Gentleman – Christians of All Ages – This Monday is full of Victory – and it’s time that we say to the enemy – I am not cast down I am not destroyed – “Let’s Get READY TO RUMBLE!!!”
Blessings!
Trish D
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Give me a revelation
So the past few weeks I have been going through some pretty tough situations for me and a lot of times I just throw my hands up and say God I can't do this anymore PLEASE HELP ME! Have you ever had one of those times...you know times when you feel like you are screaming on the inside, or times where you wonder what you did to walk into this mess.
It still amazes me how in those times God is always there with His loving arms and He knows what He's doing - and even though the storm is still raging inside - He sends little things through other people to help us along the way.
Today was one of those days for me - God knew I needed something! He's so smart - guess that's why He's God! As I was sitting at work this morning I remembered a video clip that one of my aunt's had sent me - it was of a Third Day song called Revelation. Have you ever heard it -- well the start of the chorus of the song says "Give me a revelation Show me what to do Cause I've been trying to find my way and I haven't got a clue"
That song is so me right now! So it's then that I know above everything else I'm walking THROUGH this storm and I know that God is going to be there to "Give Me a Revelation!"
Is there something that you need Christ to "Give You A Revelation about?"
Trish D
It still amazes me how in those times God is always there with His loving arms and He knows what He's doing - and even though the storm is still raging inside - He sends little things through other people to help us along the way.
Today was one of those days for me - God knew I needed something! He's so smart - guess that's why He's God! As I was sitting at work this morning I remembered a video clip that one of my aunt's had sent me - it was of a Third Day song called Revelation. Have you ever heard it -- well the start of the chorus of the song says "Give me a revelation Show me what to do Cause I've been trying to find my way and I haven't got a clue"
That song is so me right now! So it's then that I know above everything else I'm walking THROUGH this storm and I know that God is going to be there to "Give Me a Revelation!"
Is there something that you need Christ to "Give You A Revelation about?"
Trish D
Monday, April 20, 2009
GUEST BLOG --- Bunt?
Bunt? Did you say bunt? Me bunt?
In baseball I have saw games where there was a player at bat who was capable of hitting a homerun. But the coach would give them a signal or tell them to bunt. You see on sports programs or in sport pages it is the homerun hitters or the players hitting triples or doubles, etc. that is talked about. But how long has it been since you watched tv and heard the announcer talk about a player who bunted the ball?
You see, when you bunt the ball in baseball it is great if you can do it and get yourself on base. But, for the most part it is not all about you or your goals you are trying to achieve. But, it is for the benefit of the team. It is you surrendering what you may want or feel you can accomplish on your own for the interest or the best for the team.
In Jeremiah 7:26 the word says about the people that they would not harkin to him, nor incline their ear, they had harden their neck. Then verse 27 says, therefore they shall speak all these words unto them; but they will not harken to thee: thy shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer them.
Say what? Wait! you mean I speak they want hear? I call and they want answer? Wouldn't it be good to have something to show for what I have done? or something that will have people bragging about me and my results because I feel that I am capable of doing really good.
But no, it is not about us. But it is about in natural speaking, it is about the team.
As Jesus said it best, not my will but what you wilt as he was speaking to the father. You see it is a place of surrender that God is calling us to that we surrender our own agenda for the good of the family or team. So listen he maybe calling you to bunt. There may not be any appalause or fan fare, but in simple obedience you go do it for the King, for the team. So don't be discouraged when you are called on to bunt because God is just as proud of you as the long ball hitters. Because, it is the obedience he loves cause you are doing it for the team or greater yet for the kingdom of God.
Charles D.
**A very special thanks to Charles for this great blog! Thanks for the great insight.**
In baseball I have saw games where there was a player at bat who was capable of hitting a homerun. But the coach would give them a signal or tell them to bunt. You see on sports programs or in sport pages it is the homerun hitters or the players hitting triples or doubles, etc. that is talked about. But how long has it been since you watched tv and heard the announcer talk about a player who bunted the ball?
You see, when you bunt the ball in baseball it is great if you can do it and get yourself on base. But, for the most part it is not all about you or your goals you are trying to achieve. But, it is for the benefit of the team. It is you surrendering what you may want or feel you can accomplish on your own for the interest or the best for the team.
In Jeremiah 7:26 the word says about the people that they would not harkin to him, nor incline their ear, they had harden their neck. Then verse 27 says, therefore they shall speak all these words unto them; but they will not harken to thee: thy shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer them.
Say what? Wait! you mean I speak they want hear? I call and they want answer? Wouldn't it be good to have something to show for what I have done? or something that will have people bragging about me and my results because I feel that I am capable of doing really good.
But no, it is not about us. But it is about in natural speaking, it is about the team.
As Jesus said it best, not my will but what you wilt as he was speaking to the father. You see it is a place of surrender that God is calling us to that we surrender our own agenda for the good of the family or team. So listen he maybe calling you to bunt. There may not be any appalause or fan fare, but in simple obedience you go do it for the King, for the team. So don't be discouraged when you are called on to bunt because God is just as proud of you as the long ball hitters. Because, it is the obedience he loves cause you are doing it for the team or greater yet for the kingdom of God.
Charles D.
**A very special thanks to Charles for this great blog! Thanks for the great insight.**
Monday, April 6, 2009
Oh How I Love Jesus
Oh how I love Jesus; Oh how I love Jesus Oh how I love Jesus because He first loved me! I’ll never forsake Him; no I’ll never forsake Him; I’ll never forsake Him; because He first loved me; To me He is so wonderful; To me He is so wonderful; To me He is so wonderful; because He first loved me.
I remember singing this precious little song as I child and doing the motions to it and loving to sing that song, but not really knowing the full meaning. Now I listen to this song or sing this song and I think of how much I love Him because Oh How Much He loves me! Just like the song by John Mark McMillen “How He Loves” -- it says Oh How He Loves Us so – when I think about the words to those two songs my mind goes to one of the most powerful scriptures in the Bible to me. How He loves – Oh how and why I love Jesus. Such a simple message but such a powerful word John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:17 goes on to say “For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” Oh How He Loves Us – He laid down His life for us – before we were born – while we were yet sinners – Christ died for us!
Oh How I love Jesus – Oh How I love Jesus – Oh How I love Jesus – because He first loved me – He laid down His life for me. This week is Passion Week for the Christian world – yesterday symbolized the day we call “Palm Sunday” when Jesus made His entry into the city on a colt and a parade was given for Him calling Him Hosanna and waving palm branches at Him – by the end of this week – Jesus will have been betrayed by Judas – and He will be beaten and bruised and then He will lay down His life for us – and in 3 days rise again victorious over death, hell, and the grave.
As we go through this week, this “Passion Week” – let us not forget – that Christ – Oh How He loves us – He laid down His life for us! What are we going to do for Him?
Let's Celebrate the Risen Savior!
Trish D
I remember singing this precious little song as I child and doing the motions to it and loving to sing that song, but not really knowing the full meaning. Now I listen to this song or sing this song and I think of how much I love Him because Oh How Much He loves me! Just like the song by John Mark McMillen “How He Loves” -- it says Oh How He Loves Us so – when I think about the words to those two songs my mind goes to one of the most powerful scriptures in the Bible to me. How He loves – Oh how and why I love Jesus. Such a simple message but such a powerful word John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:17 goes on to say “For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” Oh How He Loves Us – He laid down His life for us – before we were born – while we were yet sinners – Christ died for us!
Oh How I love Jesus – Oh How I love Jesus – Oh How I love Jesus – because He first loved me – He laid down His life for me. This week is Passion Week for the Christian world – yesterday symbolized the day we call “Palm Sunday” when Jesus made His entry into the city on a colt and a parade was given for Him calling Him Hosanna and waving palm branches at Him – by the end of this week – Jesus will have been betrayed by Judas – and He will be beaten and bruised and then He will lay down His life for us – and in 3 days rise again victorious over death, hell, and the grave.
As we go through this week, this “Passion Week” – let us not forget – that Christ – Oh How He loves us – He laid down His life for us! What are we going to do for Him?
Let's Celebrate the Risen Savior!
Trish D
Thursday, April 2, 2009
I GOT CONFIDENCE
When trouble is in my way
I can't tell the night from day
I toss from side to side
Like a ship on a raging tide
I don't worry and I don't fret
God has never failed me yet
Troubles comin' from time to time
But that's all right, 'causeI'm not the worrying kind
Because I, I've got confidence,
God is gonna see me through
No matter what the case may beI know
He's gonna fix it for me
I can't tell the night from day
I toss from side to side
Like a ship on a raging tide
I don't worry and I don't fret
God has never failed me yet
Troubles comin' from time to time
But that's all right, 'causeI'm not the worrying kind
Because I, I've got confidence,
God is gonna see me through
No matter what the case may beI know
He's gonna fix it for me
This is powerful song of how God is going to see us through.
So many times we get caught up on our problems and
we can't see past our troubles. But if we remember that God has everything
in control. He will see us through. Why should we worry and why should be fret because
God is going to see us through. We just have to keep the faith and trust God that
he is able and he will never fail us.
We can rely fully on the confidence that comes from Christ if we just allow Him to be that
confidence for us. We are the ones who struggle with it, Not Him, He is in control, He has a plan.
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6
BE CONFIDENT IN GOD!
Have a Blessed Weekend
Karen
Monday, March 30, 2009
Call on Jesus
It seems here lately in my life, that the spiritual attacks on my soul have come more often. Sometimes I feel like I can't even catch my breath because I'm getting hit with one thing after another. It's in these times in my life that I know the one thing I need to do is run to my source.
Who is my source you might ask? Well I'll tell you who my source is. He is the Creator of the universe, He knew me before I even was born, He took me out of the dirt and pit I was in called sin and set my feet upon the solid rock. My source is not in man, my source is in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
One of my favorite songs says it perfectly to me, it's by Nicole C Mullen, the chorus starts by saying "When I call on Jesus, all things are possible!" It's absolute truth -- when I call on Jesus - those spiritual attacks that leave me breathless - they may knock me back -- they may cause me to have battle scars -- but what they can't do is knock me down -- I say that because One day there was a man named Jesus who carried His cross to Calvary -- and He hung between Heaven and earth and He was nailed to a cross, beaten and bruised, For me and FOR YOU! He died so that I can live and when I call on His name -- He can take away the pain - when I call on His name -- He takes care of the situation. My cross is not so heavy when the Lord is carrying it with me!
No matter what you are going through in your life - the simple answer that so many over look is -- the one who can take care of the problem is just waiting on you to call on Him -- so "Call on Jesus!"
Be blessed
Trish D
Who is my source you might ask? Well I'll tell you who my source is. He is the Creator of the universe, He knew me before I even was born, He took me out of the dirt and pit I was in called sin and set my feet upon the solid rock. My source is not in man, my source is in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
One of my favorite songs says it perfectly to me, it's by Nicole C Mullen, the chorus starts by saying "When I call on Jesus, all things are possible!" It's absolute truth -- when I call on Jesus - those spiritual attacks that leave me breathless - they may knock me back -- they may cause me to have battle scars -- but what they can't do is knock me down -- I say that because One day there was a man named Jesus who carried His cross to Calvary -- and He hung between Heaven and earth and He was nailed to a cross, beaten and bruised, For me and FOR YOU! He died so that I can live and when I call on His name -- He can take away the pain - when I call on His name -- He takes care of the situation. My cross is not so heavy when the Lord is carrying it with me!
No matter what you are going through in your life - the simple answer that so many over look is -- the one who can take care of the problem is just waiting on you to call on Him -- so "Call on Jesus!"
Be blessed
Trish D
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Acts 16:23-26 "And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:(24) Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.(25) And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.(26) And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed."
We so often hear of Praise and Worship. Now a days it is very popular in churches in songs that are sung. What does it really mean when we say that we have "praise and worship" in our
church or even in our homes.
Praise and Worship is more then singing a song, enjoying the beat and even lifting our hands
to Heaven while we sing or listen to the song. When we Praise and really mean it from the heart we are elevating ourselves up into God's presence and is the door we enter into for worship. That is why we have Praise and Worship leaders and teams that sing and ushers in the presence and gets the congregations mind focus up on the Lord. The Praise team (if they are anointed and have a sincere heart) leads the way for the presence of God to move among the people and prepare the way for the minister to bring forth the word of God.
The Bible says that God inhabits in the praises of His people (Psalms 22:3). In other words, God "dwells" in the atmosphere of His praise. The psalmist writes, "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name" (Psalms 100:4).
Praise means "to commend, to applaud or magnify." For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of worship, lifting-up and glorifying the Lord. It is an expression of humbling ourselves and centering our attention upon the Lord with heart-felt expressions of love, adoration and thanksgiving. High praises bring our spirit into a pinnacle of fellowship and intimacy between ourselves and God — it magnifies our awareness of our spiritual union with the most high God. Praise transports us into the realm of the supernatural and into the power of God. "Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance" (Psalms 89:15).
So lets start today to Praise and Worship God in our everyday life.
Open up the door to go into his presence and just love on the Lord in your own way.
Be Blessed
Karen D.
We so often hear of Praise and Worship. Now a days it is very popular in churches in songs that are sung. What does it really mean when we say that we have "praise and worship" in our
church or even in our homes.
Praise and Worship is more then singing a song, enjoying the beat and even lifting our hands
to Heaven while we sing or listen to the song. When we Praise and really mean it from the heart we are elevating ourselves up into God's presence and is the door we enter into for worship. That is why we have Praise and Worship leaders and teams that sing and ushers in the presence and gets the congregations mind focus up on the Lord. The Praise team (if they are anointed and have a sincere heart) leads the way for the presence of God to move among the people and prepare the way for the minister to bring forth the word of God.
The Bible says that God inhabits in the praises of His people (Psalms 22:3). In other words, God "dwells" in the atmosphere of His praise. The psalmist writes, "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name" (Psalms 100:4).
Praise means "to commend, to applaud or magnify." For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of worship, lifting-up and glorifying the Lord. It is an expression of humbling ourselves and centering our attention upon the Lord with heart-felt expressions of love, adoration and thanksgiving. High praises bring our spirit into a pinnacle of fellowship and intimacy between ourselves and God — it magnifies our awareness of our spiritual union with the most high God. Praise transports us into the realm of the supernatural and into the power of God. "Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance" (Psalms 89:15).
So lets start today to Praise and Worship God in our everyday life.
Open up the door to go into his presence and just love on the Lord in your own way.
Be Blessed
Karen D.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Don't want to lose my soul
One of my all time favorite songs right now is by TobyMac – it’s called “Lose My Soul”. I love how it starts on his live album – how on the back of his daddy’s real-estate business card as a child it said what does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his soul.
That statement has been ringing in my heart and mind a lot here of late. Part of the chorus says “ I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul don’t want to walk away” I was thinking about that song and I thought, how true those words should be for every believer. Really what does it profit anyone to gain the whole world if there going to lose their soul and spend eternity in hell. I want to spend eternity in the presence of Jehovah – and you know you can’t really ever “spend” eternity because it’s eternity – its infinite! It’s like I heard my cousin Doug preach a few weeks back – when Jesus died on the cross for us – everything we needed was in just one drop of His precious blood that He shed for us. He when He died on Calvary shed way more than just one little drop of blood so why would I want to Lose My Soul when such a great price was paid for it.
Another part of that song says “Lord I’m relying on you; I’m relying on you Lord – cause I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul!”
It’s my prayer that everyone would make up there mind and begin to serve Jesus Christ. After all – why wouldn’t you want to give your soul to a man who loved you so much that He died for you! He lost His life for you to have life – for your soul to choose to live for Him or not!
Even when we have to battle the storms in our lives – the storms are only temporary – but our soul – if we give it over to Christ – is going to live forever!His love is amazing and I don’t know about you but I’m going to spend everyday giving my soul to the one who created it – and letting Him mold me and make me and shape me into what He wants me to be!
Trish D
That statement has been ringing in my heart and mind a lot here of late. Part of the chorus says “ I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul don’t want to walk away” I was thinking about that song and I thought, how true those words should be for every believer. Really what does it profit anyone to gain the whole world if there going to lose their soul and spend eternity in hell. I want to spend eternity in the presence of Jehovah – and you know you can’t really ever “spend” eternity because it’s eternity – its infinite! It’s like I heard my cousin Doug preach a few weeks back – when Jesus died on the cross for us – everything we needed was in just one drop of His precious blood that He shed for us. He when He died on Calvary shed way more than just one little drop of blood so why would I want to Lose My Soul when such a great price was paid for it.
Another part of that song says “Lord I’m relying on you; I’m relying on you Lord – cause I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul!”
It’s my prayer that everyone would make up there mind and begin to serve Jesus Christ. After all – why wouldn’t you want to give your soul to a man who loved you so much that He died for you! He lost His life for you to have life – for your soul to choose to live for Him or not!
Even when we have to battle the storms in our lives – the storms are only temporary – but our soul – if we give it over to Christ – is going to live forever!His love is amazing and I don’t know about you but I’m going to spend everyday giving my soul to the one who created it – and letting Him mold me and make me and shape me into what He wants me to be!
Trish D
Friday, March 20, 2009
And the children sang....
Sitting today reflecting on my class on Wednesday night - the power of Christ through music and through children.
I teach the 5-9 year old boys/girls at church and on Wednesday night after having a great youth revival this past weekend I asked them what they wanted from God. --- What they told me amazed me -- they wanted to have a worship service in class!!!! So that's exactly what we did! Instead of just going through the motions of a lesson, fun time, and snack, we had church for there age group.
My mind reflects at the beautiful picture of worship that these kids showed. There was one of my students that really portrayed this to me. One young girl – she is 8 years old –after we decided to sing the song “Amazing Grace My Chains are Gone” – as we began to sing this song this 8 year old began to close her eyes, lift her hands and just pour her heart out in worship to her Jesus. That song is ringing in my head as I sit here today....
“Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see, My chains are gone, I’ve been set free, My God, My Savior, has ransomed me, and like a flood his mercy reigns, unending love, Amazing Grace”
Oh the joy that fills my heart and soul when I see the worship on those children’s face – and just knowing how important worship is to our Savior – and knowing that we must come to Him as a little child. I can only imagine the sweet aroma of praise that went up before God on that Wednesday night all because…..the children sang…..
Trish D.
I teach the 5-9 year old boys/girls at church and on Wednesday night after having a great youth revival this past weekend I asked them what they wanted from God. --- What they told me amazed me -- they wanted to have a worship service in class!!!! So that's exactly what we did! Instead of just going through the motions of a lesson, fun time, and snack, we had church for there age group.
My mind reflects at the beautiful picture of worship that these kids showed. There was one of my students that really portrayed this to me. One young girl – she is 8 years old –after we decided to sing the song “Amazing Grace My Chains are Gone” – as we began to sing this song this 8 year old began to close her eyes, lift her hands and just pour her heart out in worship to her Jesus. That song is ringing in my head as I sit here today....
“Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see, My chains are gone, I’ve been set free, My God, My Savior, has ransomed me, and like a flood his mercy reigns, unending love, Amazing Grace”
Oh the joy that fills my heart and soul when I see the worship on those children’s face – and just knowing how important worship is to our Savior – and knowing that we must come to Him as a little child. I can only imagine the sweet aroma of praise that went up before God on that Wednesday night all because…..the children sang…..
Trish D.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Guest Blogger - I BOW BEFORE THE KING
I Bow before the King is words taken from a song. Bowing is more then an
external act. For it is possible to bow on the outside but not on the inside.
Possible to be bowed on the outside standing on the inside.
It's not the external motions he is after, the bowing of the knees the rending of the garment as in the book of Joel, but the heart condition. For as a man thinketh in his heart so is he. For where our heart is there will be our treasure also.
To bow, to the human mind set is a very defenseless position but it is a symbol of surrender, somebody else is in control. It is hard to defend yourself in this
position so there must be trust involved.
So as we bow before the King with our heart our treasures will have changed, our desires will have changed and also our dependences change.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit theirs is the kingdom of Heaven"
Poor are those who are totally depending upon God, they can have the kingdom of heaven.
GOD BLESS YOU
Charles D.
Site NOTE: Special Thanks to our Guest Blogger Rev. Charles DeBord. Charles is a great man of God and a great influence in our lives and this ministry. Thank you for your word and insight on how we need to bow before our King.
external act. For it is possible to bow on the outside but not on the inside.
Possible to be bowed on the outside standing on the inside.
It's not the external motions he is after, the bowing of the knees the rending of the garment as in the book of Joel, but the heart condition. For as a man thinketh in his heart so is he. For where our heart is there will be our treasure also.
To bow, to the human mind set is a very defenseless position but it is a symbol of surrender, somebody else is in control. It is hard to defend yourself in this
position so there must be trust involved.
So as we bow before the King with our heart our treasures will have changed, our desires will have changed and also our dependences change.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit theirs is the kingdom of Heaven"
Poor are those who are totally depending upon God, they can have the kingdom of heaven.
GOD BLESS YOU
Charles D.
Site NOTE: Special Thanks to our Guest Blogger Rev. Charles DeBord. Charles is a great man of God and a great influence in our lives and this ministry. Thank you for your word and insight on how we need to bow before our King.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Music a passion for worship
Very clear to some I’m sure is the fact that I love music. To me music soothes the savage beast. Music finds a place deep within my heart, deep within my soul, a place where I don’t let a lot of people into. Music is where my passion is. Oh sure for me there is a passion for a lot of things, but music is my passion that brings out my worship of Christ.
When I think of worshipping my Savior, many things run through my mind and are in my heart, but nothing brings out praise and honor to Him, my dear Creator, than a song in my heart. Christian music has always brought to me a way of communicating with the Master when I can’t express exactly what I want to say, well, there’s always a song that can speak those words deep within my heart.
Songs like Redeemer by Nicole C Mullen; the words to that song are so powerful to me, I love to just be by myself and singing that song with everything with in me. “Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning, and who told the ocean you can only come this far, and who showed the moon, where to hide until evening, whose words alone can catch a falling star. I know my Redeemer lives!”
Just singing the words to that song in my head as I type them just stirs something within me. I don’t know about you but I know that no matter what comes my way I KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT I KNOW, THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES!!!” He framed the worlds and spoke life into me. What more could we ask for, it’s by far way more than I deserved! Yet He loves me and that to me places a passion in my heart for worship unto Him more than ever before!
So it’s your turn….what song have you heard that has made you passionate about worship or about your relationship with Jesus Christ? Do you have a song that has spoken to you recently?
Trish D
When I think of worshipping my Savior, many things run through my mind and are in my heart, but nothing brings out praise and honor to Him, my dear Creator, than a song in my heart. Christian music has always brought to me a way of communicating with the Master when I can’t express exactly what I want to say, well, there’s always a song that can speak those words deep within my heart.
Songs like Redeemer by Nicole C Mullen; the words to that song are so powerful to me, I love to just be by myself and singing that song with everything with in me. “Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning, and who told the ocean you can only come this far, and who showed the moon, where to hide until evening, whose words alone can catch a falling star. I know my Redeemer lives!”
Just singing the words to that song in my head as I type them just stirs something within me. I don’t know about you but I know that no matter what comes my way I KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT I KNOW, THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES!!!” He framed the worlds and spoke life into me. What more could we ask for, it’s by far way more than I deserved! Yet He loves me and that to me places a passion in my heart for worship unto Him more than ever before!
So it’s your turn….what song have you heard that has made you passionate about worship or about your relationship with Jesus Christ? Do you have a song that has spoken to you recently?
Trish D
Friday, March 13, 2009
Promises from Lamentations
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
This is a wonderful PROMISE. His compassions never fail.
When I wake up of the mornings, I can be assured that God will not fail me.
I wake up to new blessings. I am ready to enjoy the Lord and what he has for me today.
I am thankful for what he did for me yesterday, but today is a new day!
We can experience new thoughts, a fresh new walk with God and learn what he has for me now (today). And listen for what he is going to speak to me in this new day.
This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.(PSALM 118:24)
Be open to the Spirit of God.
Listent for his voice.
Talk to him.
Ask him what he has for you today and what you can do for him.
Be sensitive to where he wants you to walk today. So, at the end of the day you will know that you have done what the Lord directed you to do.
Not only will you be pleased, but God Almighty will be pleased with you.
HAVE A GREAT DAY IN THE LORD
Karen D.
This is a wonderful PROMISE. His compassions never fail.
When I wake up of the mornings, I can be assured that God will not fail me.
I wake up to new blessings. I am ready to enjoy the Lord and what he has for me today.
I am thankful for what he did for me yesterday, but today is a new day!
We can experience new thoughts, a fresh new walk with God and learn what he has for me now (today). And listen for what he is going to speak to me in this new day.
This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.(PSALM 118:24)
Be open to the Spirit of God.
Listent for his voice.
Talk to him.
Ask him what he has for you today and what you can do for him.
Be sensitive to where he wants you to walk today. So, at the end of the day you will know that you have done what the Lord directed you to do.
Not only will you be pleased, but God Almighty will be pleased with you.
HAVE A GREAT DAY IN THE LORD
Karen D.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Only the World
Have you heard the song by Mandisa, “Only the World”? Oh my goodness if you haven’t you need to. I absolutely love this song right now, it has ministered to me in so many ways.
Most recently the way I won’t forget that it has ministered to me is through a Girls Sleepover we had at the end of January. My cousin Jennifer spoke to the girls that night about how they needed to surrender everything to God because time is so short and things are wrapping up quickly and “It’s only the world” and were going to be in Heaven (if we know, love and serve Jesus) I sang this song to those girls before my cousin spoke and I tell you – I can’t sing it like Mandisa – but the words to that song ring in my ears how powerful to think:
“Been a hard one, been a bad one, been a tough one, been a sad one, it’s been one of those days that keep chipping away at my heart, nothing new here, it’s what I do here, it’s a stereotypical day in the life, I’m surrounded by all of the pain in the strife, but I know it’s all right.
It’s only the world I’m living in, only the day I’ve been giving, there ain’t no way I’m giving in ‘cause it’s only the world, I know the best is still yet to come, even when my days in the world are done, there’s gonna be so much more, than only the world to me”
Don’t the words to the 1st verse and the chorus of that song make you want to get up and shout – it sure does me! When I think of that song I think you know it’s true, no matter what our day has been like, no matter what we are going through. It’s only the world and the best is yet to come. Heaven is not that far off for the believer, I believe with all my heart that God is getting ready to tell his angel Gabriel, blow the trumpet, and look at Jesus and say, “Son go get my children”. Whoa! Glory! I can’t hardly wait!
Most recently the way I won’t forget that it has ministered to me is through a Girls Sleepover we had at the end of January. My cousin Jennifer spoke to the girls that night about how they needed to surrender everything to God because time is so short and things are wrapping up quickly and “It’s only the world” and were going to be in Heaven (if we know, love and serve Jesus) I sang this song to those girls before my cousin spoke and I tell you – I can’t sing it like Mandisa – but the words to that song ring in my ears how powerful to think:
“Been a hard one, been a bad one, been a tough one, been a sad one, it’s been one of those days that keep chipping away at my heart, nothing new here, it’s what I do here, it’s a stereotypical day in the life, I’m surrounded by all of the pain in the strife, but I know it’s all right.
It’s only the world I’m living in, only the day I’ve been giving, there ain’t no way I’m giving in ‘cause it’s only the world, I know the best is still yet to come, even when my days in the world are done, there’s gonna be so much more, than only the world to me”
Don’t the words to the 1st verse and the chorus of that song make you want to get up and shout – it sure does me! When I think of that song I think you know it’s true, no matter what our day has been like, no matter what we are going through. It’s only the world and the best is yet to come. Heaven is not that far off for the believer, I believe with all my heart that God is getting ready to tell his angel Gabriel, blow the trumpet, and look at Jesus and say, “Son go get my children”. Whoa! Glory! I can’t hardly wait!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Welcome!!!
Welcome to the new ministry blog site for Music Ministry in Motion. We hope you will join with us on this new adventure. We are working feverishly to get the first blog posted within the next day or so but wanted to take a moment and welcome you to the site. Please look around and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us via email at musicministryinmotion@hotmail.com
Thanks
Trish and Karen, Founders
Music Ministry in Motion
Thanks
Trish and Karen, Founders
Music Ministry in Motion
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