Man presented me with fear, but, God presented me with Love.
Kim.
Kim.
Showing posts with label God. Show all posts
Showing posts with label God. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
HEART of Creation ..
LOVE
The heart of love is the heart of creation.
All is possible through love. All is worthwhile for love.
May all you think and feel reflect love's eternal truth.
.. God.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Scenario
Be still and listen to the stillness within - Darlene Larson Jenks.
No answer eludes us if we turn to the source of all answers-the stillness within. Prayer accompanied by meditation will always provide the answers we need for the situations facing us. The answers we want are not guaranteed, however. We must trust that we will be directed to take the right steps. Our well-being is assured if we let go of being the one in control and turn our wills over to the care of God, our messenger within.
How comforting to know that all answers are as close as our quiet moments. God never chooses to keep the answers from us. We simply fail to quiet our thoughts long enough to heed them. Our minds race, obsessively, all too often. We jump from one scenario to another, one fear to another, one emotion to another. And each time our thoughts capture a new focus, we push the answer we seek further into the background.
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The process is simple, if I want to follow it. The answers await me if I truly want them. I need only sit quietly and ask God to offer the guidance I need. And then I will sit quietly some more.
K. Casey
Monday, September 23, 2013
Hi!
It's so interesting going back to from where I started this Blog. This Blog charts my Journey, and a Journey it has been!
I refer to my older Posts and notice and remember how there was a restriction then, when only a smaller amount of Labels, as compared to now, were allowed to accompany each Post. Change happens.
Life is. Life continues. We never go backwards. We only go forwards as we learn and yearn to improve our experiential understanding of God.
There are many beautiful things this world of school offers. Whether it's being fascinated with Nature, being able to feel; and that our lives, indeed, are an expression of our mind (as described in my Post titled Attitude).
Please feel free to "surf" this Blog and explore, even, once again, perhaps, our Journeys' together!
Be blessed; in the richness of life,
Kim.
I refer to my older Posts and notice and remember how there was a restriction then, when only a smaller amount of Labels, as compared to now, were allowed to accompany each Post. Change happens.
Life is. Life continues. We never go backwards. We only go forwards as we learn and yearn to improve our experiential understanding of God.
There are many beautiful things this world of school offers. Whether it's being fascinated with Nature, being able to feel; and that our lives, indeed, are an expression of our mind (as described in my Post titled Attitude).
Please feel free to "surf" this Blog and explore, even, once again, perhaps, our Journeys' together!
Be blessed; in the richness of life,
Kim.
Friday, January 13, 2012
~ The Living God ~
The Bible uses human illustrations to explain divine attributes. God is spirit and does not have a body, but He can see you, hear you, and walk with you. After all, we can do those things, and we are made in the image of God. If we fail to trust the Lord and worship Him, we might just as well worship a dead idol ! Do you have living faith in the living God ?
Warren Wiersbe
Warren Wiersbe
Monday, January 9, 2012
~ Comfort in Christ ~
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble (PSALM 46:1).
I memorized this psalm years ago and it has been a comfort on many occasions. I especially remember one day.
I received a letter from my youngest son who was attending college. In it he voiced his hurt, disappointment and loneliness at the loss of a dear friend.
I went out to the garden to gather strawberries, but my thoughts were of my son. So many times I had reached out to meet his need. It seemed only yesterday that I had held him in my arms after a fall or extended a hand to steady the little feet as they took those first tottering steps. We worked over math assignments together. Whether the basketball game was a victory or a loss, I was there to encourage him. But today he was far away and I felt helpless.
I decided to write to him, tell him I loved him and was praying for him and remind him that God was his comfort. Often he would close his letters to me with a Bible verse, so with my letter I added Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength," and 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Friend, God is the God of all comfort. He wants to help you today. Call on Him; He is always near.
M. STUMBO
I memorized this psalm years ago and it has been a comfort on many occasions. I especially remember one day.
I received a letter from my youngest son who was attending college. In it he voiced his hurt, disappointment and loneliness at the loss of a dear friend.
I went out to the garden to gather strawberries, but my thoughts were of my son. So many times I had reached out to meet his need. It seemed only yesterday that I had held him in my arms after a fall or extended a hand to steady the little feet as they took those first tottering steps. We worked over math assignments together. Whether the basketball game was a victory or a loss, I was there to encourage him. But today he was far away and I felt helpless.
I decided to write to him, tell him I loved him and was praying for him and remind him that God was his comfort. Often he would close his letters to me with a Bible verse, so with my letter I added Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength," and 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Friend, God is the God of all comfort. He wants to help you today. Call on Him; He is always near.
M. STUMBO
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The THINGS that KEEP me ALIVE ..
- Joy.
- My active (living) faith in the One triune God (God Himself; Jesus the/His son; the/His Holy Spirit). Have learned through good biblical teaching that they are indicatively represented by each; although One, in our physical face (the eyes are God who always sees, the mouth is Jesus who speaks God's Word, the Holy Spirit is our nose which breathes Life). They Work together !
That is One example of how WE are created in God's image by Him placing an individual fingerprint of His Love in our lives that works together (it tells me that He's very interested in all the details of our life) !
Truly amazing,
Kim.
- My active (living) faith in the One triune God (God Himself; Jesus the/His son; the/His Holy Spirit). Have learned through good biblical teaching that they are indicatively represented by each; although One, in our physical face (the eyes are God who always sees, the mouth is Jesus who speaks God's Word, the Holy Spirit is our nose which breathes Life). They Work together !
That is One example of how WE are created in God's image by Him placing an individual fingerprint of His Love in our lives that works together (it tells me that He's very interested in all the details of our life) !
Truly amazing,
Kim.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
~ Man .. ? ! ~
REMEMBER: Do NOT look to man - he is FALLIBLE (makes mistakes) !!!
For success - ONLY look to The One Triune God; God/Jesus/Holy Spirit AND rely on/In HIS Word. He is the ONLY infallible being (NEVER makes mistakes - regardless of how man views life). God's ways and understanding are proven higher than ours - God is SOVEREIGN (Creator of all things) !!
P.S. Man is a master of assuming - align with God's Word what man says and then you'll be able to test if what man says is right or wrong !
For success - ONLY look to The One Triune God; God/Jesus/Holy Spirit AND rely on/In HIS Word. He is the ONLY infallible being (NEVER makes mistakes - regardless of how man views life). God's ways and understanding are proven higher than ours - God is SOVEREIGN (Creator of all things) !!
P.S. Man is a master of assuming - align with God's Word what man says and then you'll be able to test if what man says is right or wrong !
Saturday, February 12, 2011
~ LEARNING to Pray ? ! ~
AT an early age I memorised the model prayer and even learned to repeat it with the right emphasis. Yet, it took some very difficult places in my daily walk to teach me what I was really saying.
Our Father in heaven. This phrase has become more meaningful now that I have been born into His family. Our relationship is truly that of Father and child.
Hallowed be your name. Yes. He is my Father, truly, holy, all wise, sovereign, majestic and mighty.
Your kingdom come. Let all the earth hear that word and through that word be brought to accept Christ as Lord.
Your will be done in earth as it is in heaven. When I try to help God answer my prayer, my will gets in the way. I am learning that He knows, even better than I can voice them, the cries and frustrations of my heart.
Give us today our daily bread. No, I have not yet been physically hungry. But when I have needed strength to get through the day, my Heavenly Father has supplied my daily need. I am learning how to trust.
Forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors. My biggest debt was my sin, and that was paid at Calvary. For this I thank Him. I am learning that true repentance and faith produce a disposition to forgive. I can freely forgive others.
Lead us not into temptation. My constant prayer is that I will not listen to the taunts of Satan (the evil one). Christ paid the price for my redemption, and through His abiding love and grace I may have victory over sin in my life.
When our requests are uttered, answers will come as we learn to give God all glory and honor.
"When He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples" (LUKE 11:1).
V. Cuthriell
Our Father in heaven. This phrase has become more meaningful now that I have been born into His family. Our relationship is truly that of Father and child.
Hallowed be your name. Yes. He is my Father, truly, holy, all wise, sovereign, majestic and mighty.
Your kingdom come. Let all the earth hear that word and through that word be brought to accept Christ as Lord.
Your will be done in earth as it is in heaven. When I try to help God answer my prayer, my will gets in the way. I am learning that He knows, even better than I can voice them, the cries and frustrations of my heart.
Give us today our daily bread. No, I have not yet been physically hungry. But when I have needed strength to get through the day, my Heavenly Father has supplied my daily need. I am learning how to trust.
Forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors. My biggest debt was my sin, and that was paid at Calvary. For this I thank Him. I am learning that true repentance and faith produce a disposition to forgive. I can freely forgive others.
Lead us not into temptation. My constant prayer is that I will not listen to the taunts of Satan (the evil one). Christ paid the price for my redemption, and through His abiding love and grace I may have victory over sin in my life.
When our requests are uttered, answers will come as we learn to give God all glory and honor.
"When He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples" (LUKE 11:1).
V. Cuthriell
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
~ His Strength ~
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11: 28-30)".
"These familiar verses from Matthew's Gospel have often been used to point weary, sin-sick sinners to the Savior - and rightly so. They also hold a world of meaning for the child of God, for in these verses can be found rest and refreshing, encouragement and instruction and abundance of resource for life and service.
God's children often expend a great amount of time and effort to complete a task for the Lord only to find physical, mental and, yes, even spiritual weariness resulting. When the burden of it all weighs heavily, when problems seemingly have no answers, is it not sweet to hear those comforting words: "Come to me . . . I will give you rest. . . . my yoke is easy and my burden is light"?
Struggling Christian, determined to be all that God wants you to be, are you striving in your own strength? Stop the self-effort and get into the yoke with Jesus, your Savior. His yoke is easy, His burden is light. If what you are carrying is hard and heavy, then it must not be of His making.
Everything the child of God needs to live the Christian life is in Jesus. He is the reservoir of life and power. Without Him we can do nothing!
Come . . . learn from Him . . . find rest in Him every day. Do His work in His strength." ESTHER KING
"These familiar verses from Matthew's Gospel have often been used to point weary, sin-sick sinners to the Savior - and rightly so. They also hold a world of meaning for the child of God, for in these verses can be found rest and refreshing, encouragement and instruction and abundance of resource for life and service.
God's children often expend a great amount of time and effort to complete a task for the Lord only to find physical, mental and, yes, even spiritual weariness resulting. When the burden of it all weighs heavily, when problems seemingly have no answers, is it not sweet to hear those comforting words: "Come to me . . . I will give you rest. . . . my yoke is easy and my burden is light"?
Struggling Christian, determined to be all that God wants you to be, are you striving in your own strength? Stop the self-effort and get into the yoke with Jesus, your Savior. His yoke is easy, His burden is light. If what you are carrying is hard and heavy, then it must not be of His making.
Everything the child of God needs to live the Christian life is in Jesus. He is the reservoir of life and power. Without Him we can do nothing!
Come . . . learn from Him . . . find rest in Him every day. Do His work in His strength." ESTHER KING
Friday, November 26, 2010
*** ~ The STAR In The WINDOW !! ~ ***
DURING World War II, it was the custom in the United States for a family who had a son serving in the military to place a star in the front window of their home. But a gold star indicated that the son had died in support of his country's cause.
Years ago, Sir Harry Lauder told a touching story about this custom. He said that one night a man was walking down a New York City street accompanied by his 5-year-old son. The little fellow was interested in the brightly lighted windows of the houses and wanted to know why some houses had a star in the window. The father explained that those families had a son fighting in the war. The child would clap his hands as he saw another star in the window and would cry out, "Look Daddy, there's another family who gave a son for his country."
AT last they came to an empty lot, and a break in the row of houses. Through the gap a star could be seen shining brightly in the sky. The little lad caught his breath, "Oh, Daddy," he cried, "Look at the star in the window of heaven! God must have given His Son too."
Yes indeed! There is a star in God's window. Do you realize what He did for you? Because of God's love for us, He gave His Son. Have you thanked Him? - M.R. De Haan
For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son
To die on Calvary's tree, from sin to set me free;
Someday He's coming back, what glory that will be!
Wonderful His love to me. - Smith.
Many give their lives for their country, but Jesus gave His life for the world.
"For God loved the
world so much that
He gave His one and
only Son, so that
everyone who believes
in Him will not perish
but have eternal life."
- John 3: 16 (READ: John 3: 16-18; "PAUSE and think on this.")
* See associated post dated 27/11/2010 - ETERNITY !
Years ago, Sir Harry Lauder told a touching story about this custom. He said that one night a man was walking down a New York City street accompanied by his 5-year-old son. The little fellow was interested in the brightly lighted windows of the houses and wanted to know why some houses had a star in the window. The father explained that those families had a son fighting in the war. The child would clap his hands as he saw another star in the window and would cry out, "Look Daddy, there's another family who gave a son for his country."
AT last they came to an empty lot, and a break in the row of houses. Through the gap a star could be seen shining brightly in the sky. The little lad caught his breath, "Oh, Daddy," he cried, "Look at the star in the window of heaven! God must have given His Son too."
Yes indeed! There is a star in God's window. Do you realize what He did for you? Because of God's love for us, He gave His Son. Have you thanked Him? - M.R. De Haan
For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son
To die on Calvary's tree, from sin to set me free;
Someday He's coming back, what glory that will be!
Wonderful His love to me. - Smith.
Many give their lives for their country, but Jesus gave His life for the world.
"For God loved the
world so much that
He gave His one and
only Son, so that
everyone who believes
in Him will not perish
but have eternal life."
- John 3: 16 (READ: John 3: 16-18; "PAUSE and think on this.")
* See associated post dated 27/11/2010 - ETERNITY !
Saturday, September 25, 2010
* OUTLASTING time ?!
"SET your heart on the things that outlast time". "Let heaven fill your thoughts..." (v. 2).
* Colossians 3: 1-17
Rest in God. Take heart ! ( * You'll be disappointed, if you "look to man".)
* Colossians 3: 1-17
Rest in God. Take heart ! ( * You'll be disappointed, if you "look to man".)
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