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16
Mar
2007
Material Grip
We Live in a Material World, the pressure in life ‘to have’ causes so much stress among people, the thought of not being able ‘to have’ nearly puts some into a spiral of depression and worry. In a country were the cost of living is increasing at such a rapid rate, where technology has more or less destroyed human face to face interaction, where everyhting has to be ‘Fast’ My question is were does this all end? Is is actually possible to find peace in such a restless world? Is it possible to enjoy and live every moment? Is it possible to live without stress and worry? The Human part of me says No, But I know God can make peace – if I let Him, I know God can Give rest if I let Him, We Need to learn that I can’t have everything – nor do we need it.
We live in a generation that if they are told No, they will do anything in their power and will push themselves to the Limit to change that to a Yes. The Material Grip is destroying the ‘Enjoyment’ for many in Life. Today I’m looking at my life as seeing how I can get this Grip loosened on my life, I challenge you to look at it in your own life, it may suprise You what you will find.
We don’t need all the Lastest Fashions, gadgets, cars, mobiles etc Amy always says ‘I want Never Gets’ but rather ‘I need, Gets’ People will Repesct you if You just be You, Theres no point in Faking your way through life, Do What You want Your way, don’t let the world sell you ‘its way’. If our purpose was to be Good Stewards would this Grip be loosened? Just firing random thoughts today.
What Do You think about the Material Grip in this world? Would love to read any comments.
15
Mar
2007
My Safe Covenant
Today the papers are full of a Mr Abromovich (Chelsea FC Bank Manager) who is reported to have paid £1 Billion to his now ex wife in a divorce settlement. While this is a ridiculous amount of money, it made me appreciate my Covenant of Salvation with God, He will never drop us for others, He just wants us as we are, Thankfully He doesn’t go for Good looks, rich, people with nice cars, people without smelly feet, when we reach the age of 50 He won’t drop us for a younger model, God has shown us His unconditional Love when His son Jesus Died for every sin that mankind would ever commit, Thankfully I realised I needed to Respond to Gods Love and bowed before Him at a young age and confessed my Sin and Accepted Him as Lord of My Life, although the ride has been tough at times with some valleys God Has Been there, God Never Broke the Covenant and He never will, My Deal with God to have Him as Lord of My Life is eternal, He will never let Go of me and I Trust in Him to help me Never Let Go of Him no matter what Life throws my way.
Today Take a moment and thank God for his unconditional Covenant of Salvation, If You haven’t experienced this yet, then you have not found what Jesus Called ‘Abundant Life’
£1 Billion may seem a lot of cash, but in eternal terms I know I would rather hang on to God when the tough Times Hit! – Think Eternal when Trials come your Way!
13
Mar
2007
Whos Will?
I often think about that verse – ‘Greater is He that is in you – than He who is in the world’ The whole concept of Christ living within us, Christ being a part of us dwelling in our hearts and our lives. Amy and me were talking last night before heading off to sleep and we were just thinking about How Jesus Sings over us, I commented to Amy how I would love to be able to hear the sound of Jesus singing over my life, I would love to hear the words He sings to hear His voice to see His face as He sings.
In life there will be storms that come our way, to often we try to sort it out ourselves ignoring the voice of God and also ignoring Gods signs, We think we are following God but it is obvious we have our minds made up and refuse to obey Our God. Today I’m just gonna slow down my decision times and try to hear the heart beat of God, to hear His voice, to see His will and then the hard bit – to follow it. Sometimes Gods will may look foreign to the will we would like to Have, the difference is Gods will sees the pitfalls round the Corner, His will sees the devil and temptation and His will, will not only avoid and destroy the devil and temptation but His will, will lead you to Your Canaan or promised land – to a place of fulfilled purpose and a fulfilled life.
The Christ in you wants to drive your life forward, He wants to show you the way, to make the path clear, we need to move over to the passenger seat and let God be in control, to let His will be accomplished in our EVERYDAY lives, each Journey, and through all the storms that life will throw at us. God uses storms to grow us, we may try to run, but if you remember Jonah You can’t hide, God will catch up with you, and one day regardless of your state you will bow your knee before Jesus.
My message to me today and if its for you grab it – Stop trying to go through life in your own will!
Have a super Tuesday!
8
Mar
2007
How u doin?
I’ve taken stock this past while of comments people make when talking about Jesus. While some see Him as the Most Holy and almost separate themselves from Him, I can see others who have a deep relationship with Jesus, to the point He’s not the most Holy - ”call out of the cupboard when crisis strikes” but rather a friend who is there in the good times and the bad.
In my office I have a red chair, no-one ever sits on it, I call it Gods Chair, Its a place I allow God to be everyday - I know He is already everywhere I am, but Having this chair reminds me that God is watching, God is near, God wants to Listen and sometimes speak. But for me creating that invitation for God to dwell in my office has created a super atmosphere in my workplace.
When I’m stressed – Gods there, when I rest God is there, and lets remember the importance God has put on resting, We all need it, some of us need to learn the art of rest, I struggle with it I must admit.
Today I have one thing to ask. How is your relationship with God? Have you separated Him from You? He calls us His sons and daughters – He longs for intimacy with us, but what about our Longing? Do we have one? Do we care? Or is God and the Christian Birth certificate status all that matters? I personally focus more on my driving licence with God and desire one day to feel that I have reached the advanced driving in my relationship with God.
1
Mar
2007
Spring Miracles
Its hard to believe we’re into March, So much has happened this year already, God has been good and faithful. I’m excited about this Sunday, I’m debuting producer at church – so that should be interesting, but Sunday night is the Healing service, a first for Emmanuel, and I’m very excited. I commented to Phil last night that if Moses could part the red sea with one Rod He Lay down before God, what will happen on Sunday night if Philips lays down His Crutches? Personally I believe Everything dreamable will happen!
Personally I have never had the faith level before that I now have, God has been growing a lot of deep stuff this year in my heart, soul and mind. I can now say that “Yes” I do believe the impossible can be made possible with God, I can say “Yes”, the Blind can be made to see, I can say “Yes” to I believe that the Lame can Walk, That Cancer can shrivel up, that Tumours can disappear that drunkards can be set free, I Can say “I Know my God can Do ALL things!” I’m often reminded that Gods ways aren’t always our ways, but His Ways are best and Its His ways that we need!
So its with this expectancy that I can’t wait til Sunday night, I believe God is already on the move in preparing the way for a miraculous beginning in Lurgan!
