At first glance, can you ever really be accurate in your perception?
There is one thing that I can tell you about this from personal experience..the first glance is usually way off.
Let's think about it for a second: What can you really acquire from a first glance anyway? What..one glance and you think you know everything about that person? Or first glance at an object in the road and your depth perception is 100% on? First glance at anything may seem overwhelming to you...a pile of papers on your desk at work..but in reality..somewhere in that pile- are things you are very acquainted with and it won't take you long at all. Or what about the person that you are quick to judge "at first glance?" Have you ever looked at someone from the opposite sex (maybe from across a large room) and thought..he or she is cute? But another glance or "closer" look and you changed your mind?
It's a lot like this with Jesus. Some people grew up in religion. They had a first "glance" at Jesus from a distance. They most likely have misunderstood the God who is always there for us. Possibly at first glance they saw something that they didn't like about him...maybe it was the fact that they knew they would have to change some things in their lives. It made them uncomfortable. Or it could be their unbelief. They may have grown up praying and now have turned away. Their first glance wasn't enough to instill a relationship with Jesus.
Whatever it may be..God knows our hearts and he can draw anyone unto himself.
If I described you at all or you have a different perception of God...if you don't know how good he is (the bible says he is GOOD ALL THE TIME...and HE IS!!!)...if you haven't tasted and seen though for yourself...I invite you today to come closer to a God who loves you enough to send his ONLY son, Jesus Christ, to die for YOUR sins. It wasn't because of any sin that he committed- because he was SPOTLESS!! He came and died FOR YOU...that's how strong his love is for you. Continue to trust him..or if you don't know how to, just get on your knees and confess your sins to him and allow him to move in your heart. Tell him you love him..
He loves you more than words could ever express.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Proverbs 31:30
Proverbs 31:30 says: "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised!"
Amen?
In my singlehood, I have encountered many circumstances where I was able to perceive a single man's interactions with a sister in Christ. All too often, I have been disheartened and have seen that a lot of men just aren't emotionally available or willing to give all of themselves to the women they are after. I've seen it with women too. I have also seen the girl or guy go after each other's looks...not even knowing their heart for the Lord. I have seen people get hurt. I've seen others get rejected. I have personally felt both of these things MANY times.
The verse above from Proverbs is from the infamous chapter of "The Proverbs 31 Woman."
I love this book and pray that God would make me more and more into this kind of woman.
The Virtuous Wife
10 Who[b] can find a virtuous[c] wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.
15 She also rises while it is yet night,
And provides food for her household,
And a portion for her maidservants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
From her profits she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hand holds the spindle.
20 She extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
For all her household is clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes tapestry for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies sashes for the merchants.
25 Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “ Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates.
WOW..sounds too good to be true? Don't fool yourself, she can be found.
In order to become this type of woman...you need to give yourself over to prayer to God continually. Keep yourself pure and humble. Guard your tongue from evil.
Be a giver. God loves a cheerful giver!! Take care of others.
Do all of these things that is says in here and you will be praised!! You will be virtuous.
To find this type of woman- talking to the men now- look for the women who portrays these qualities. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. Amen? If you see a woman who looks fly..get to know her first before making any kind of assumptions that just because she goes to church- she is Godly and has good character. Remember, that same woman that you marry will be the mother of your children someday. Just a few words to chew on.
God bless~
Amen?
In my singlehood, I have encountered many circumstances where I was able to perceive a single man's interactions with a sister in Christ. All too often, I have been disheartened and have seen that a lot of men just aren't emotionally available or willing to give all of themselves to the women they are after. I've seen it with women too. I have also seen the girl or guy go after each other's looks...not even knowing their heart for the Lord. I have seen people get hurt. I've seen others get rejected. I have personally felt both of these things MANY times.
The verse above from Proverbs is from the infamous chapter of "The Proverbs 31 Woman."
I love this book and pray that God would make me more and more into this kind of woman.
The Virtuous Wife
10 Who[b] can find a virtuous[c] wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.
15 She also rises while it is yet night,
And provides food for her household,
And a portion for her maidservants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
From her profits she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hand holds the spindle.
20 She extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
For all her household is clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes tapestry for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies sashes for the merchants.
25 Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “ Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates.
WOW..sounds too good to be true? Don't fool yourself, she can be found.
In order to become this type of woman...you need to give yourself over to prayer to God continually. Keep yourself pure and humble. Guard your tongue from evil.
Be a giver. God loves a cheerful giver!! Take care of others.
Do all of these things that is says in here and you will be praised!! You will be virtuous.
To find this type of woman- talking to the men now- look for the women who portrays these qualities. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. Amen? If you see a woman who looks fly..get to know her first before making any kind of assumptions that just because she goes to church- she is Godly and has good character. Remember, that same woman that you marry will be the mother of your children someday. Just a few words to chew on.
God bless~
Friday, October 9, 2009
Shattered Dreams
The Lord gave me a vision of a man walking into an empty room and I saw a broken mirror on the floor. Each piece represented a fragment of this man's life..dreams he once knew and desired, but they had been shattered by unforgiveness, jealousy, anger, etc. He picks up each piece and see's himself in the reflection and remembers each dream vividly..but they are all scattered all across the floor and broken now.
Praise God for Jesus, who restores our hearts and makes us new!
This song is called "Shattered Dreams." I hope you enjoy it.
Verse 1
It's about midnight and he can't sleep,
he paces the floor and thoughts fill his head..
he sits then he stands again..he can't find any peace.
In the next room over, he discovers a mirror,
it lies on the floor in a million pieces...
he see's that each piece offers memories of his life.
Pre-Chours
He sits and stares at the broken pieces...looking at his..
Chorus:
Shattered Dreams...
And now..Shattered Dreams are all in front of him,
The visions he once had before, all broken down and torn..
These dreams he used to live for now..
Are all in his hands…leaving only memories behind..no room for a second chance..
Verse 2
He see's the dreams he held so dear,
his ex wife's face, his old career..
He once loved his life and now it's all gone..
Each jagged edge reminding him,
of time lost now..will he be able to stand again?
Then he see's him..then he see's the one he knew..
Pre Chorus
But is it too late to have him help him with his..
Chorus
Shattered Dreams...
And now..Shattered Dreams are all in front of him,
The visions he once had before, all broken down and torn..
These dreams he used to live for now..
Are all in his hands…leaving only memories behind..no room for a second chance..
Or is there?...
Praise God for Jesus, who restores our hearts and makes us new!
This song is called "Shattered Dreams." I hope you enjoy it.
Verse 1
It's about midnight and he can't sleep,
he paces the floor and thoughts fill his head..
he sits then he stands again..he can't find any peace.
In the next room over, he discovers a mirror,
it lies on the floor in a million pieces...
he see's that each piece offers memories of his life.
Pre-Chours
He sits and stares at the broken pieces...looking at his..
Chorus:
Shattered Dreams...
And now..Shattered Dreams are all in front of him,
The visions he once had before, all broken down and torn..
These dreams he used to live for now..
Are all in his hands…leaving only memories behind..no room for a second chance..
Verse 2
He see's the dreams he held so dear,
his ex wife's face, his old career..
He once loved his life and now it's all gone..
Each jagged edge reminding him,
of time lost now..will he be able to stand again?
Then he see's him..then he see's the one he knew..
Pre Chorus
But is it too late to have him help him with his..
Chorus
Shattered Dreams...
And now..Shattered Dreams are all in front of him,
The visions he once had before, all broken down and torn..
These dreams he used to live for now..
Are all in his hands…leaving only memories behind..no room for a second chance..
Or is there?...
Thursday, October 8, 2009
I'm back!
Well, it's been quite awhile since I have been on here. I suppose Facebook was a distraction. I had been writing on there also though and it has my more up to date revelations posted in my "notes" section. Please check it out when you can! From now on though, I will also be posting them on here again. I realize that not everyone has Facebook and I believe that this can be a ministry on here as well.
Let it be used for YOUR glory, God, not my own.
I love to receive comments, so if you ever feel led to leave some advice or even encouragement or disagreements..please do so!! : )
I'm glad to be back on here. Looking forward to being used to further Daddy's Kingdom!
I love you all and pray that you are all blessed that are reading this.
Keep pressing in!
Love,
Debbie
Let it be used for YOUR glory, God, not my own.
I love to receive comments, so if you ever feel led to leave some advice or even encouragement or disagreements..please do so!! : )
I'm glad to be back on here. Looking forward to being used to further Daddy's Kingdom!
I love you all and pray that you are all blessed that are reading this.
Keep pressing in!
Love,
Debbie
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