To the Core

I was thinking of the first thing we do, when we enter into this world; we cry. Crying is a form of communication.

What is one of the last things a humanbeing does before leaving this earth? Listen.

What are the many things we do throughout our lives. Hope for the best in many situations, and in most cases, and religions, humanbeings pray. So, our strengths and core values, can be summed up for most people, by (speaking, listening, and praying).

Put these three things together, and you have something very powerful.

So awesome, is the God of many chances. Thank you Lord.

God's blessings to you ALL

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

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. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

Tough Time

8/28/2010 1:54am

I have seen, heard, and read how difficult it is to live in the wild. Yet, I never thought, a wilderness, scary in all it's ways, could exist in your own mind.

If you think about it, in the wild, you have the jungle like surrounding, that has you confused and not knowing which way is which. Just like our thoughts can play some cruel tricks on us, and have us confused on how to think, or act.

Just like the wild, has strange creatures, and animals in which are fierce and dangerous, your mind can linger on certain situations, that can be dangerous, and fierce (detrimental to your health).

You could get lost in the wild where no one will ever find you, just as you can lose yourself, and your joy, in your thoughts.

The good news is, God is that compass, and as I'm learning more and more, we must make the choice, to take that compass out, and look to it, to find direction.

In case you are someone who ventures into the wild, wilderness, or a jungle with others, in case you don't understand the way, and can't use the compass correctly, you can rely on a friend, to help guide you out.

This is Jesus. This is God's Word. These are the individuals you are blessed with in your life.

I'm one to not understand directions, but I'm so very thankful for my friends, who will help me along the way.

Thank God for loved ones.

God bless.

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

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. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

Two worlds collide

"Two worlds collide in a beautiful" display ...(words from the song "City on our knees" by TOBYMAC [An awesome song]

Two worlds collide: A massive collision of love from God to us, in the following forms

The first kiss
The first time holding hands
The first hug
The first note
The first bouquet of flowers
The first "I love you."
The first glance
The first dance
The "Will you marry me."
The "I do."
The first night
The first home
The first cry from your newborn child
The first crawl
The first step
The first word

To think, this is all possible, from the first words..."In the beginning."

To God be the glory
Amen!

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

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. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

The Dream Giver

8/25/10

I'm reading a book called "The Dream Giver." written by Bruce Wilkinson. It's absolutely great, and has you thinking, examining, praying, crying, and looking to God, and His Word in a different manner.

Here's a piece from where I'm reading at now; pg.119

"The bottom line of every test in the WasteLand (desert as the Bible refers to it) is this: When God seems absent and everything is going wrong, will you still trust God enough to patiently allow Him to prepare you for what's ahead?"

"I've noticed that the bigger the Dream, the longer the time of preparation."

YOUR GIFT COMES WITH A PRICE

"God's motive and plan in the WasteLand is to prepare you to become the person who can succeed at your Dream. But the outcome of His actions is up to you. Your response depends on how you answer two important questions:

1. How much do you want your Dream to come true?
2. Do you believe in the Dream Giver (God) enough to trust His purpose and accept His plan of preparation, even if you don't understand or agree with it?

The Bible describes the trials you and I face in the WasteLand as "the testing of your faith":

pg.120

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

[pg.121]

So refuse to buy into the lie that your WasteLand is too hard. It's not too hard. It's not too long. Your tests in the desert are the best answer to one of your deepest desires and prayers: "Please make me into the person I need to be to do the Dream You have created me to do!"

Does that prayer sound familiar? It does to me.

*I have been going through this WasteLand going on 3 weeks, but I feel as if it's been a lifetime. All I can say, is that it's true, God remains with you, and even in this dark, desolate, cold, empty and hollow WasteLand, God still shines on us, and even though there seems to be only sand for miles and miles in every direction, have faith that God has indeed left little diamonds along the way, for you to see His glory, and know of His Love.

Think about it, and open your eyes of faith. There may be people, places, or things that have been given to you by God to help you along the way.

For myself, the immediate diamonds that have been left for me, is my friends and brother's in Christ (Joey, and Jeff). My girlfriend Mishel, and my sister's in Christ (Francesca, Grace, Marisol, and Kelly).

Those are the people. The places; was the trip to Texas and the many things I learned and saw. The things: were blessings by way of the very book I mentioned above, and a cd series by Joyce Meyer titled: Grace, Grace & more Grace.

These are the BIG things that come to mind, but I'm sure there are more.

You could be thinking; 'Well, if you are that blessed, how can you be in a WasteLand?'

The WasteLand is not necessarily a physical thing, moreso a Spirtual thing. Although your physical is affected, Spiritually you are molded to conquer your physical.

I'm glad that God is molding me, but I must say, I cannot wait to be done, and come out "lacking" nothing.

Be blessed my friends, and always remember, even if you are down, God declares it, YOU ARE NOT OUT.

Amen!

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Psalm 27:4-5 (my prayer)

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. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.