Best life now?!

What if I was to say that you may not have your best life now, but I made the clear distinction between what I believe the bible declares is the best life for us Christians, and what the world says it should be for them. Then both you and I could see and decide where our hearts desire actually lines up with and is propelling is towards. Here could be our first series of questions about "What do ...you want?" Do you want to know more God intimately, personally? or do you want to know about God and all that He might do for you?" Now these may seem like simple questions but if you, like me, read them carefully, there is something added to the latter question that redirects the focus off of Him and back to you. More often then I would like to admit I've been guilty of this, and also I have heard others portray this mentality, and it goes a little something like this"God can do this...He will do that, God does not want you to be..." I am not saying that God shouldn't or doesn't do things for us, but that shouldn't be the focus of our lives, of why we strive to get to know Him. Our best lives or going to be the ones spent with Him, praising Him, just being in His presence, and now because of His son we actually have access to His throne, to have an audience with Him...Is there anything better? The money, cars, clothes, trying to be successful? Let me know God and I will have my best life now and for forever!

Power of prayer

Can you recall the power of prayer? Of answered prayers? Let the following quote stir your soul; "The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came. Anticipate your battles; fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have victory." I'm sorry I can't remember who said that, so I hope I am quoting him adequately...bottom line, pray, not just for answers prayers, but to also grow closer to the one true and living God.

A day of Gods goodness

A day of Gods goodness lay ahead towards those who are His children, not that just good things will happen to you, but rather the opportunity to get to know Him more, become more aware of His holiness and goodness, the capacity to enjoy all that He is, is here. I pray we all draw closer to Him today, growing in godliness and holiness, amen

Sound doctrine

After much study, actually, continual study(we should never stop, or think we know it all) but a striking realization I've come to is this: we are not in need of some *new* revelation from God, nor experience, but rather a relaying of the s...ound biblical foundation, i.e. "sound doctrine". For if upon sound doctrine we stood, and a strong and proper relationship we lived, we as Christians would be the salt and light that the world, our coworkers, friends, and even family so desperately need. I pray this is encouraging and challenging, and that we heed the call back to righteousness. Amen.

T.G.I.F.

Yes, T.G.I.F. But We should be thanking God for everyday. Father forgive us for not cherishing and embracing the days which you have given us.

Still can't fall asleep

If you can't fall asleep tonight consider the following: "Instead of counting the sheep why don't you talk to the Shepard?" This quote may be anonymous but the truth it presents paints a wonderful picture of us humbly going to our Lord for ...nothing more but to hear His sweet voice and tender mercy directed straight towards our very souls. It's as though he waits patiently for those whom He has called and protected since the beginning to just draw closer and rest in Him. Draw closer, and rest in Him.

Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 16:3 "Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. ". Sounds like what I need to do a better job at, ugh, Lord please help me do this, your will.