I Just Wanna Celebrate!
"Your sister has done so well, let's celebrate!" "Why are you making such a big deal over her? She does one thing right and you rejoice. I have always been good and you've had no celebrations for me."
Jesus reaches out to sinners not the virtuous. Which are you? One who needs His mercy or the one who will celebrate over another's success?
Be happy and satisfied knowing that you have done well and help those in need of Jesus' mercy. Encourage others to join you in celebration when another has changed, tranformed or converted.
“I just wanna celebrate!” You need to know that I celebrate with you in your accomplishments today. Whether big or small, significant or not, my heart leaps with joy because you recognized a change for the better!
Inspired by Matthew 9:9-13
As Jesus was walking along he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "follow me." and he got up and followed him. As as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" But when he heard this, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice." For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners."
Brothers & Sisters In Christ
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
I Am Soooo . . . Blessed!
I Am Sooo . . . Blessed!
"He's so lucky. He gets everything he wants." Are we spending time envying material things of others? Rather speak with a thankful heart and be grateful for what you do have. Nurture the Holy Spirit inside you that will satisfy your heart and bring beauty to your life. When our hearts are in the right place, we are not lucky, but rather BLESSED. Look around you and see the abundant blessings that God places on your life every day. When these things are revealed to you, share with others the goodness of God.
Inspired by Luke 8:16-18
Jesus said to his disciples, "No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light. Then pay attention to how you listen; for to those who have, more will be given; and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.
"He's so lucky. He gets everything he wants." Are we spending time envying material things of others? Rather speak with a thankful heart and be grateful for what you do have. Nurture the Holy Spirit inside you that will satisfy your heart and bring beauty to your life. When our hearts are in the right place, we are not lucky, but rather BLESSED. Look around you and see the abundant blessings that God places on your life every day. When these things are revealed to you, share with others the goodness of God.
Inspired by Luke 8:16-18
Jesus said to his disciples, "No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light. Then pay attention to how you listen; for to those who have, more will be given; and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I Will Not Live In Vain
I Will Not Live In Vain
We do many things in vain. We say we love but hurt each other. We want to be successful but are unwillng to do the work. We think we should be respected but do not have the same regard for othres. do we celebrate Christmas and Easter with presents but could not described the presence of Jesus in our lives? Use His name in praise only, live like a thankful apostle, and pray to god through Jesus for his mercy on your life!
Inspired by 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Now I should remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you - unless you have come to believe in vain. For I handed onto you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to someone untimely born, he appeared also to me.
We do many things in vain. We say we love but hurt each other. We want to be successful but are unwillng to do the work. We think we should be respected but do not have the same regard for othres. do we celebrate Christmas and Easter with presents but could not described the presence of Jesus in our lives? Use His name in praise only, live like a thankful apostle, and pray to god through Jesus for his mercy on your life!
Inspired by 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Now I should remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you - unless you have come to believe in vain. For I handed onto you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to someone untimely born, he appeared also to me.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Our Paths And Views Can Change
Our Paths And Views Can Change
"I see nothing wrong with it," she said definantly. "I do," he replied with delicate insightfulness."
In those moments of discord reflect upon your morals, beliefs, and values and decide if conversion is necessary. To say we were wrong should not be unpleasant but celebrated. Our views should not be set in stone.
Move the rocks away from your path, the walk may be easier.
Inspired by Luke 7:31-35.
Jesus said to the people, "To what then will I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? They are like children sitting in the market-place and calling to one another, "We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not weep.' For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, 'He has a demon;' the Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, "Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax-collectors and sinners!" Nevertheless, wisdom is vindicated by all her children."
"I see nothing wrong with it," she said definantly. "I do," he replied with delicate insightfulness."
In those moments of discord reflect upon your morals, beliefs, and values and decide if conversion is necessary. To say we were wrong should not be unpleasant but celebrated. Our views should not be set in stone.
Move the rocks away from your path, the walk may be easier.
Inspired by Luke 7:31-35.
Jesus said to the people, "To what then will I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? They are like children sitting in the market-place and calling to one another, "We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not weep.' For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, 'He has a demon;' the Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, "Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax-collectors and sinners!" Nevertheless, wisdom is vindicated by all her children."
Friday, September 10, 2010
Pray For Change
"Did you see what she did? How could she?" Judgment. We are all guilty. How can we stop being hypocrites? Catch youself when you've condemned another. Growth and maturity will come when you add, "I understand. I've done the same or worse. This reminds me that I have many things to correct about myself. I pray that we both change for the better."
Inspired by Luke 6:39-42
He also told them a parable: "Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will be like the teacher. Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye,but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can you say to your neighbor, 'Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye,' when you youself do not see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor's eye."
Inspired by Luke 6:39-42
He also told them a parable: "Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will be like the teacher. Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye,but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can you say to your neighbor, 'Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye,' when you youself do not see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor's eye."
Thursday, September 9, 2010
More Than A Golden Rule
"I do for you only if you do for me." What is golden about that? Do for others, friend or foe, expecting nothing in return. With regularity, charity and sincerity, offer a smile, shoulder, kind words and generous acts to all you meet. With Jesus' spirit in your heart, even your greatest enemy will have trouble staying hard-bitten. God loves you even when you are less than golden.
Inspired by Luke 6:27a, 31-36
Jesus said to his disciples, “But I say to you that listen, Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and to the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
"I do for you only if you do for me." What is golden about that? Do for others, friend or foe, expecting nothing in return. With regularity, charity and sincerity, offer a smile, shoulder, kind words and generous acts to all you meet. With Jesus' spirit in your heart, even your greatest enemy will have trouble staying hard-bitten. God loves you even when you are less than golden.
Inspired by Luke 6:27a, 31-36
Jesus said to his disciples, “But I say to you that listen, Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and to the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
God Is With Us
God Is With Us
Joseph and Mary found that in the quiet they heard and accepted the call from God. That simple act of meditation and trust changed their lives. Do not be afraid to be silent and still so that the calling of God on your life can be revealed. They named their son, “Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” He wants to be with you. Invite and accept Him into your life so that His work through you can be shared with the world.
Inspired by Matthew 1:18-23
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.”
Joseph and Mary found that in the quiet they heard and accepted the call from God. That simple act of meditation and trust changed their lives. Do not be afraid to be silent and still so that the calling of God on your life can be revealed. They named their son, “Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” He wants to be with you. Invite and accept Him into your life so that His work through you can be shared with the world.
Inspired by Matthew 1:18-23
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.”
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