Thursday, June 18, 2015

Reaping What You Sow

The Bible speaks so many times about reaping what you sow.
There are parables Jesus taught us that surely we all know.
When you think of sowing, all sorts of things come to mind.
Sowing seeds of tenderness must surely mean you are kind.
But winds can blow and scatter the most hardiest of seeds.
Those that dig in and travel so, surely they are but weeds!
Roots that require digging out from lots of wayward places.
You need to dig deep, getting right down to their very bases!

To ensure a better harvest one needs to prepare the ground.
Seeds just left, untended with no caring sower to be found.
No water,which is important in order for seeds to germinate.
Sowing takes much patience too, we need to be able to wait
Seeds scattered on stony ground will never go down deep.
Birds come and eat the seeds, especially if the ground is steep
Other seeds burn amidst the rocks wedged along the wayside.
Just like man you will find you need some form of pesticide.

How like our lives sowing is if we want to garner a harvest..
We will reap just what we sow if we live a life of excess.
God’s word says, “Those that plow evil and those who
Sow trouble will surely reap it,” and “Sow the wind and
Reap a whirlwind,” so many scripture verses tell us to beware.
Jesus warns us of these things so that we can take more care.
For in our lives things come along that can destroy our serve.

We must be vigilant, looking around, learning to observe.

SO MANY VERSES!: I  CHALLENGE YOU today to take the time to look them up
and learn from them like I did. It will surely create lots of thought about sowing and reaping in your lives.
Hebrews 12:11 ~ 2 Corinthians 9:10 ~ James 3:18 ~ Luke 10:2 ~ Matthew 9:37 ~ Deuteronomy 16:15, Matthew 13:18 ~ Job 4:8 ~ Hebrews 8:7 ~ John 4:36 ~ Isaiah 3:18 ~ Hosea 8:7 ~ Matthew 13:18

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Getting the Most of our Your Bible

Don’t start reading the word when you are tired or annoyed.
Come to the Word expectantly or your time will be destroyed.
Always ensure you have no unconfessed sins in your heart.
God hates sin, and it blocks freedom before you even start.

If you wish to have two versions to help you understand easier,
No more than using a dictionary means you are generally lazier.
Surrender to the truths written there having an attitude of prayer.
Expect that you are going to use the truths that are written there.

Take time, though you are often rushed, breath in ready to learn.
Far better you know what the Spirit wants you to be able to discern.
Always be direct, you can ask the Spirit to reveal new things to you.
Come to the word wanting the Spirit to tell you what you can do.

If your attitude is one of anger at someone you know that is a sin.
Don`t heap condemnation on a friend if that is the mood you are in.
Humble yourself before your God for we are all His Masterpiece.

How can you be angry if your feet are shod with the gospel of peace!

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Happiness Is..

Nothing is between you and the Lord.
Living a life you can safely afford.
Knowing where to find books in the Bible.
Remembering verses, the address compatible.
A big hug at church from a smiling man,
Just love in the Lord, and you’re a woman!
A new CD of praise and it’s just your style.
Time to put your feet up and listen, and smile.
Praying with your partner, and on the same line.
Agreement in prayer makes you feel so fine!
A good night’s sleep, so no regrets to keep
You awake because you sow what you reap.
Singing a song and the Spirit touches you.
Tears flow; what joy to see what God can do!
Happiness is having a church home that shows

The love of Jesus Christ, and that love grows!


AN IDEA: Be together, make a cup of tea or coffee, and sit and think of all the good things in the Lord, and then ask yourself the same question that I did ...   “HAPPINESS IS ......”
AND ...... Send me some of the things that come to your mind. I CHALLENGE YOU !


I John 1:7   “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”
Job 5:17   “Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves, so do not despise the ‘discipline of the Almighty.”
Psalm 14:21   “He who despises his neighbour sins, but happy is he who is gracious to the poor.”
Proverbs 14:9  “But among the upright there is good will.”
Proverbs 14:18  “The prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 13:22  “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

The Way of the Pilgrim

He who walks the way of the pilgrim is he whose heart is rooted in prayer.
To be rooted in prayer one has to learn to live the life of a pilgrim a wanderer.
We are in this world but not of it; we are longing for our permanent home.
Our pilgrimages are not to a holy place of this world but rooted in the next.
We have a known destination, and do not wander around this world of ours,
‘Unless called by God to be a preacher or a missionary as a spiritual activity.’
To us, as evangelical Christians, our pilgrimage is to search out God more,
We trust completely in the Spirit’s guidance, and lean on God’s word.
Being a pilgrim is from the heart of man and reaches God’s very heart.
If we are doing it for recognition or public affirmation it is of nought.

The repetition of certain words prayed to God is not relevant enough.
The “pray without ceasing” Paul spoke of is the rejoicing evermore,
And the giving on thanks in all things which is the will of God in Christ.
Repetition of certain words gives no allowance to the moving of the Spirit.
For how can the Spirit of God bring things to your mind if you are just
Ensconced in the repetition of words; if the Spirit moves you to praise
God He will bring things to your mind which you need to acknowledge.
To just repeat “I confess”. “I confess” leaves no chance for the Spirit to
Speak to you with regards to restitution or works of service we need to do.
Christ does not want a pilgrimage of a thousand steps, He wants your heart.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

God's House

Enter God’s house relevantly
Breathe in the music expectantly
Let the words seep into your heart.
Worship humbly honouring God.
Relax, be humble before the Lord.
Listen to the sermon thoughtfully.
Greet others cordially, and smile.
Remember, God’s house extends.
Leave the church body refreshed.
Let Christ to be part of your week.

I Chronicles 16: 29 
Ascribe to the Lord the glory and strength, ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name, an offering, and come before Him; worship the Lord in the splendour of His holiness.

Romans 12:1
Therefore, I urge you, brothers , in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God ... this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is... His good, pleasing and perfect will.

John 4:24
God is spirit, and his worshiper must worship; in spirit and truth.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Lent

This is a time of reflection and deep introspection.
One is searching the heart and doing an inspection.
Has my life been worth the pain of Christ’s sacrifice?
Would anyone of us be willing to pay the price
For any child of ours who is rejecting the way?
For without Christ’s precious gift we all would pay.
The wages of sin, we would be sentenced therein.

Lent is a time of prayer and unrelenting focus
Focusing on the example Christ was in Damascus.
Reflecting on His miraculous healings as if you were there.
Amazing restorations of families that showed His care.
If you are intent on giving something up for Lent,
Self righteousness is something you need to circumvent.
Remember some of Christ’s last worlds before he died.

“Forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Nothing you deny yourself in Lent will save you.
Ensure your motives are those simply of remembering.
When you give up favourite things you are not trying
To build up points to buy favour to use when you are dying.
Christ paid the whole price on the cross when He died,
If you apply works He need not have been crucified.
                                                                                                                                                                                   
Ephesians 2:8 ~ “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and not that of yourselves: it is the gift of God.
Galatians 6:3 ~ “For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”

John 1:29 ~ “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world.”

Thursday, March 12, 2015

The Me Inside

Thou se’est the very worst of me.
Thou also se’est the person I want to be.
My life is laid bare before Your eyes.
There is a gap between the walk I take
And the one Thou desires for your child.
I desirest forever to walk in Thy ways.
Not choosing the ways of this world.
I must be ever watchful for the snares,
For Satan sees too my desires to serve,
And he seeks to wrestle and tempt me.
Your Holy Spirit often whispers to me
And makes me aware Satan is around.
The Spirit speaks unease to my soul
And in obedience I back right away
From things that are not aiding my soul.


        THANK YOU LORD