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.
Showing posts with label understanding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label understanding. Show all posts
Monday, September 23, 2013
Saturday, November 27, 2010
**** ~ Eternity !! ~ ****
YOU are not alone if you are still wondering whether to open your heart to the FREE offer of God's gift of salvation. Many think the offer is too good to be true. Many more are afraid they'll be obligated to somehow repay God for His gift.
Yet the decision to receive the gift of salvation is yours. The apostle John wrote: "He came to His own people, and even they rejected Him. But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:11-12).
IF you are ready to receive the greatest of all gifts, the openness of your heart is what God is looking for. You might want to sincerely use your own words, or express a prayer like this:
"Dear God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus Your Son, that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sins, and that He rose from the dead to prove it. Now I accept Your offer of full forgiveness and eternal life. I accept Jesus as Your gift for my salvation."
IF this is the honest expression of your heart, you have entered into a personal relationship with God!
** You are encouraged to focus on true biblical values by reading/absorbing God's word from the Bible.
A church should be operated by God's word. Be wary over leaders' in that church that do NOT display/live and talk Bible-teaching (they tend to "water" it down by being lost in translation). *ALL of God's word is true as it is written in the Bible. Do NOT be distracted by luke-warm Christians in fellowship but be always wary. *DO not despair. God is on your side provided you remain faithful to Him!!
*THERE is no perfect church. IF you realise this, find a church that you believe represents Jesus Christ!
*An understanding of the Bible is of the utmost importance to learn and grow as a true-Christian.
(P.S. My Husband and I have been true-Christians' for twenty (20) years' and have together learned that information through experience. We will never stop learning.)
*We find and know that the Bible is the living word and is relevant "yesterday, today and tomorrow" (without compromise)!!
Yet the decision to receive the gift of salvation is yours. The apostle John wrote: "He came to His own people, and even they rejected Him. But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:11-12).
IF you are ready to receive the greatest of all gifts, the openness of your heart is what God is looking for. You might want to sincerely use your own words, or express a prayer like this:
"Dear God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus Your Son, that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sins, and that He rose from the dead to prove it. Now I accept Your offer of full forgiveness and eternal life. I accept Jesus as Your gift for my salvation."
IF this is the honest expression of your heart, you have entered into a personal relationship with God!
** You are encouraged to focus on true biblical values by reading/absorbing God's word from the Bible.
A church should be operated by God's word. Be wary over leaders' in that church that do NOT display/live and talk Bible-teaching (they tend to "water" it down by being lost in translation). *ALL of God's word is true as it is written in the Bible. Do NOT be distracted by luke-warm Christians in fellowship but be always wary. *DO not despair. God is on your side provided you remain faithful to Him!!
*THERE is no perfect church. IF you realise this, find a church that you believe represents Jesus Christ!
*An understanding of the Bible is of the utmost importance to learn and grow as a true-Christian.
(P.S. My Husband and I have been true-Christians' for twenty (20) years' and have together learned that information through experience. We will never stop learning.)
*We find and know that the Bible is the living word and is relevant "yesterday, today and tomorrow" (without compromise)!!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
DIG DEEPER
"Then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding" (PROVERBS 2:5-6).
"ALL that Scripture has to say about God's commandments, truth and statutes stresses the importance of using His Word as a guideline for living. It emphasizes how vital it is for each of us to search for truths that directly benefit us in our daily needs.
MUCH of our "spiritual food" is prepared by others through television, radio and books - a veritable banquet from which to choose. It is good to get others' ideas on a situation, but how refreshing it is to let the Lord speak to us and to reveal our need as He sees it. LET us be challenged to dig out for ourselves the special truths God has for us.
WHAT then is the formula for understanding "the fear of the Lord"? How can we be of more use to Him in our everyday contacts with people?
PROVERBS 2:1-5 contains several verbs which present the outline for understanding "the fear of the Lord." THEY are the fundamental elements of Christianity, the basic requirements for living the Christian life.
1. ACCEPT my words - read and study.
2. STORE up my commands - memorize.
3. TURN your ear - meditate and pray.
4. APPLY your heart - apply truths to your life.
5. CRY aloud for understanding - have a desire to know more of Him.
LET us follow our Lord more closely by "digging deeper" and discovering what He wants us to learn each day!" BARBARA A. BARKER
"ALL that Scripture has to say about God's commandments, truth and statutes stresses the importance of using His Word as a guideline for living. It emphasizes how vital it is for each of us to search for truths that directly benefit us in our daily needs.
MUCH of our "spiritual food" is prepared by others through television, radio and books - a veritable banquet from which to choose. It is good to get others' ideas on a situation, but how refreshing it is to let the Lord speak to us and to reveal our need as He sees it. LET us be challenged to dig out for ourselves the special truths God has for us.
WHAT then is the formula for understanding "the fear of the Lord"? How can we be of more use to Him in our everyday contacts with people?
PROVERBS 2:1-5 contains several verbs which present the outline for understanding "the fear of the Lord." THEY are the fundamental elements of Christianity, the basic requirements for living the Christian life.
1. ACCEPT my words - read and study.
2. STORE up my commands - memorize.
3. TURN your ear - meditate and pray.
4. APPLY your heart - apply truths to your life.
5. CRY aloud for understanding - have a desire to know more of Him.
LET us follow our Lord more closely by "digging deeper" and discovering what He wants us to learn each day!" BARBARA A. BARKER
Thursday, September 9, 2010
COMMUNICATION !
"Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures" (Luke 24:45).
"THE mind is the organ of intelligence, purpose, understanding, opinion, choice and reason. IT is able to receive and understand news, facts and information.
IN today's world there are books, newspapers, TV, radio and schools of learning - all vying for our attention. THERE are people and programs and publications ready to fill our minds with their ideas and thoughts. AS Christians we have been given new minds to understand the Scriptures. We must, therefore, always guard against becoming dull, sluggish or lulled into insensitivity about truths and issues that are vital to our new life in Christ. WE must always be alert!
LIFE is short. IT drifts by like a mist. WE do not know what will take place tomorrow. WE need to walk carefully, giving ourselves fully to the work of the Lord. BECAUSE our adversary, Satan, is always on the alert and ready to put us out of commission, we must always be clothed with the protective armor of God.
WE do not know when Jesus will return. He has told us to be alert so that we are ready to meet Him. CONSTANT communion/communication with our Lord WILL keep us close to Him. Intercession makes us aware of others. Petition supplies our needs. LET US be alert and clear-minded so that we will know how to pray, and OUR prayers will be both powerful and effective.
OUR new life in Christ came to us at great cost. SHALL we not guard it with alert and watchful minds?" (SVEA HENRY)
"THE mind is the organ of intelligence, purpose, understanding, opinion, choice and reason. IT is able to receive and understand news, facts and information.
IN today's world there are books, newspapers, TV, radio and schools of learning - all vying for our attention. THERE are people and programs and publications ready to fill our minds with their ideas and thoughts. AS Christians we have been given new minds to understand the Scriptures. We must, therefore, always guard against becoming dull, sluggish or lulled into insensitivity about truths and issues that are vital to our new life in Christ. WE must always be alert!
LIFE is short. IT drifts by like a mist. WE do not know what will take place tomorrow. WE need to walk carefully, giving ourselves fully to the work of the Lord. BECAUSE our adversary, Satan, is always on the alert and ready to put us out of commission, we must always be clothed with the protective armor of God.
WE do not know when Jesus will return. He has told us to be alert so that we are ready to meet Him. CONSTANT communion/communication with our Lord WILL keep us close to Him. Intercession makes us aware of others. Petition supplies our needs. LET US be alert and clear-minded so that we will know how to pray, and OUR prayers will be both powerful and effective.
OUR new life in Christ came to us at great cost. SHALL we not guard it with alert and watchful minds?" (SVEA HENRY)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
AWESOME !!
"Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men" - Psalm 66:5.
HOW many times in the day do I rush; not slowing down enough to say "thank you" to my Sovereign Lord for all that he has provided me with in that day! He says to my inner self "you worry too much". He indeed cares for every aspect of my life revealing quite often that I "worry too much"! I need to let go of so many things that block a deeper appreciation (understanding) of Him.
HOW many times in the day do I rush; not slowing down enough to say "thank you" to my Sovereign Lord for all that he has provided me with in that day! He says to my inner self "you worry too much". He indeed cares for every aspect of my life revealing quite often that I "worry too much"! I need to let go of so many things that block a deeper appreciation (understanding) of Him.
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