Lay things (people, dreams, health, stuff, etc.) that concern you on the Altar.
When you do this you are giving the Lord the ability to resurrect.
Surrender… in surrendering IS the victory.
Jesus becomes your defender. When you surrender…
Jesus becomes your fighter. When you surrender…
Jesus becomes your healer. When you surrender…
Jesus will restore (inside out). When you surrender…
Jesus will clothe you with power and a sound mind. When you surrender…
Jesus will transform you to righteousness. When you surrender…
In your presence Lord I find mercy and grace.
In your presence Lord I will seek your face.
I will lay my life on your altar so you can alter my life.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
The Power of God's Love on The Cross
We have been crucified with Christ, nevertheless we live,
yet it is not us who lives, but it is Christ living in us. Galatians 2:20
In my struggles, I find Your peace,
In my bondage, I find Your release.
In my burdens, I find Your care.
In my loneliness, I find You there.
In my weakness I find You strong,
In my sadness I find Your song.
In my questions I find the answers in You,
In my old ways I find In You ... all things new.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Great is the LORD, and Greatly to be Praised. Psalm 48:1
God is great. God is not only great, but He is the only one who is great. God does not tell us that He is the greatest, because that would mean someone else was great and God was just greater. God has no competition to His greatness. He alone is great and that settles the matter of greatness.
God is great and He will always be great. No one will ever beat Him, outsmart Him, or outthink Him. No one will ever take away His crown, or dethrone Him. God’s greatness will never fade, it will never be weakened, or diminish.
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:4-7
Because God is great, it means that His love is great, and He loves us more than anyone could ever love us. He greatly loves us today, not because we are great, but because He is great. His great love, loved us when we were in sin, in darkness, and in spiritual death.
What does His great love mean to us? It means that we, who are not great, can pour out upon Him great praise, great worship, great thankfulness, great obedience, great trust, and great devotion.
Excerpt from devotional, Meet me in the Meadow, October 18, 2010 by Roy Lessin
God is great and He will always be great. No one will ever beat Him, outsmart Him, or outthink Him. No one will ever take away His crown, or dethrone Him. God’s greatness will never fade, it will never be weakened, or diminish.
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:4-7
Because God is great, it means that His love is great, and He loves us more than anyone could ever love us. He greatly loves us today, not because we are great, but because He is great. His great love, loved us when we were in sin, in darkness, and in spiritual death.
What does His great love mean to us? It means that we, who are not great, can pour out upon Him great praise, great worship, great thankfulness, great obedience, great trust, and great devotion.
Excerpt from devotional, Meet me in the Meadow, October 18, 2010 by Roy Lessin
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Romans 1:20
Look deep, deep into nature,
and then you will understand everything better.
~Albert Einstein~
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
and then you will understand everything better.
~Albert Einstein~
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
IT IS TIME ...
When joyful and happy occasions abound it is time to Praise the Lord.
When demanding and complicated issues arise it is the time to seek the Lord.
When concerns occupy your mind it is time to ask the Lord.
In the choices you are considering it is time to follow the Lord.
In the soft, gentle moments that are sweet it is time to see the Lord.
When you feel friendless, abandoned it is time to know the Lord.
When you are listening it is time to hear the Lord.
In the times you are not confident and insecure it is time to believe the Lord.
When you are full of activity it is time to serve the Lord.
When you are waiting for an answer it is time to trust the Lord.
When you have been wounded and upset it is time to touch the Lord.
When your circumstances have been delightful it is time to adore the Lord.
For in all your moments, the Lord is there in goodness, in kindness and in love.
Acts 17:27, Psalm 22:26, Psalm 34:1, Deuteronomy 4:29, 1 Chronicles 16:10-11
When demanding and complicated issues arise it is the time to seek the Lord.
When concerns occupy your mind it is time to ask the Lord.
In the choices you are considering it is time to follow the Lord.
In the soft, gentle moments that are sweet it is time to see the Lord.
When you feel friendless, abandoned it is time to know the Lord.
When you are listening it is time to hear the Lord.
In the times you are not confident and insecure it is time to believe the Lord.
When you are full of activity it is time to serve the Lord.
When you are waiting for an answer it is time to trust the Lord.
When you have been wounded and upset it is time to touch the Lord.
When your circumstances have been delightful it is time to adore the Lord.
For in all your moments, the Lord is there in goodness, in kindness and in love.
Acts 17:27, Psalm 22:26, Psalm 34:1, Deuteronomy 4:29, 1 Chronicles 16:10-11
Monday, March 28, 2011
I Remember
Sitting here looking at the meadow you painted many flowers for my pleasure. As I look to the river filled with awesome creatures that live there, the peace that surrounds me I wonder about the future. Deep inside a stirring, fear, hesitations, then I start to remember things you have whispered:
I remember the day you called my name and touched my heart. Lifted my head and took away the pain.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when your Word first came alive in my heart and lit up the eyes of my understanding.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when life was unfair and I cried out to you in rage, pain and suffering and you held me close and gave me comfort and peace.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when I was betrayed by those that I trusted I thought I would never recover yet one touch of your love, one word of knowledge, and just one healing vision set me free.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when the enemy of my soul stood before me and I stood firm and repeated your Word that I had in my heart for my victory. I knew then that I was becoming more like you just as you promised.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when I felt the overflowing water of your love saturating me and I knew then that I would be made whole.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when I thought I was a failure and missed my calling. Yet I felt your mighty hand take mine and pick me up and set me upon the rock.
You loved me then and your love me for me is steadfast.
I remember my love for you and that you loved me first. I remember your thoughts of me outnumber the grains of sand.
You loved me then and you love me still and call me beloved.
Help me remember our history together and to be always aware that your love for me is everlasting.
I remember the day you called my name and touched my heart. Lifted my head and took away the pain.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when your Word first came alive in my heart and lit up the eyes of my understanding.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when life was unfair and I cried out to you in rage, pain and suffering and you held me close and gave me comfort and peace.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when I was betrayed by those that I trusted I thought I would never recover yet one touch of your love, one word of knowledge, and just one healing vision set me free.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when the enemy of my soul stood before me and I stood firm and repeated your Word that I had in my heart for my victory. I knew then that I was becoming more like you just as you promised.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when I felt the overflowing water of your love saturating me and I knew then that I would be made whole.
You loved me then and you love me now.
I remember when I thought I was a failure and missed my calling. Yet I felt your mighty hand take mine and pick me up and set me upon the rock.
You loved me then and your love me for me is steadfast.
I remember my love for you and that you loved me first. I remember your thoughts of me outnumber the grains of sand.
You loved me then and you love me still and call me beloved.
Help me remember our history together and to be always aware that your love for me is everlasting.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Stand up and Praise the Lord
Stand up and praise the Lord God of Israel with a very loud voice.
You will see the enemies destroy themselves.
Rise up early – Let everything that has breath Praise The Lord…
Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, and all who call upon the name of the Lord, put your trust in the Lord your God and you will be established. Put your trust in His prophets and you will succeed.
Appoint those who sing to the Lord and those who praise him go before the army and give thanks to the Lord, for His Lovingkindness is everlasting.
The sound of praise on our lips for the almighty God will go before us will stop the enemy in his tracks and the people of God will overcome. The battle is the Lords watch and see the works of the Lord in your midst.
Taken from 2 Chronicles 20:19-21
You will see the enemies destroy themselves.
Rise up early – Let everything that has breath Praise The Lord…
Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, and all who call upon the name of the Lord, put your trust in the Lord your God and you will be established. Put your trust in His prophets and you will succeed.
Appoint those who sing to the Lord and those who praise him go before the army and give thanks to the Lord, for His Lovingkindness is everlasting.
The sound of praise on our lips for the almighty God will go before us will stop the enemy in his tracks and the people of God will overcome. The battle is the Lords watch and see the works of the Lord in your midst.
Taken from 2 Chronicles 20:19-21
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