The Heart

The prophet Jeremiah wrote "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Jer 17:9 Truly God knows our heart, therefore He truly is a merciful God!! Jesus was the Word made flesh. We must strive to be the same. To be like my Father.. Paul cried out, " That I may know Him" When we become intimate with this amazing and Awesome God, He will reveal our hearts and begin the process of change. Something has got to change, it must be me!

Focus

To desire His Anointing! Where your eyes are focused is where you will end up. The Lord won't take you were you don't want to go. If you want to get there, it won't be easy, simple, found at the first request, given to you, but deeply sought after, longed for, a deep desire for more of what God has for you. Keep striving, keep climbing, be not weary in well doing. Check your motives and heart at all times. The right attitude and spirit will go a long way. Consistantly endeavoring to become the Word made flesh. If you fail, get up!! It's finishing this race that matters the most.

Bailout plans

I've had a few bailout plans over the years, most just prolong the inevitable trouble or consequences I initially attempted to avoid. At times I've tried to reorganize my finances, unclutter my life, reset my priorities. All however failed to address the real issue, that real change was needed, lifestyle change, heart change, attitude change. Until I found the master, full=proff, can't loose Bailout plan. Curious to know..... yep you quessed it Jesus Christ!!! He's the One, God incarnate, The Almight God, robed in Flesh, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Might God, Great Counselor, The Lamb of God. He did it, and still doing it. I put on myself at times more than I can bear, but he doesn't. Mt 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Jesus still is in the bailout busines, he created the idea, when man fell into sin. Why, because He loves us, He Loves us, so much. He needed a plan to free His children from the bondage of this world. Tried everything else, why not try Jesus!

Continue

Acts 2:42, And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. We are to continue in this life no matter what comes our way. What we have received in the in-filling of the Holy Ghost, is from the ancient of days, and eternal. The bible says that no man can keep alive his own soul. We are indebted to Christ, we need Him. Without Him we are nothing. In all that you are or attempt to be in this world, continue in Christ.

Soul-winning

How precious a soul is to God. Each one carries such great value, we truly don't understand. The Lord Jesus is looking, waiting for another soul to be captivated by His love. If you have ever tasted of the goodness of the Lord, there is nothing like it in the World. Even the worst days living for God are still better than the best days without Him. I'm learning to walk with Him, looking for the hungry souls of Syracuse who are thirsty for more than this life can offer. Check out clalive.org for more details regarding service times, come hear the gospel preached, allow the Word of God to make you free.

Now!

That's all we really have to control...Now. What can I do now, what can I become now. I can love my wife and family now, I can show compassion now, I can give now, I can forgive now, I can start now. Jesus Christ is truly interested in our now. What are we doing now to effect tomorrow. It probably won't be something earth shattering, or a drastic move that you could necessarily chart. However it may be a gentle prayer, finding a secret place to pray, a smile to a neighbor, a kind word to a friend. When you begin to add up all the now decisions you'll find you've arrived in a truly different tomorrow. A place called NOW... Live there.

Random thoughts: Faithful

Writer block, or laziness? Faithful in writing is difficult with so many other life's demands. You need to commit to it, if it's important. There's no plan B when it comes to the things of God. Faithfulness is not an option, its a must. Its what drives you, He's always on my mind. It's something you can't get away from. Since receiving the Holy Ghost back in 1991, it's a fire burning, that i can't deny. It's as real as anything you can touch. He's faithful to me and my family. A fool would try to make it without Him, no way, can't be done. Stay faithful, in good and bad, rich or poor, sickness and health. Writer's block.....Yes, God Block..... Can't, never, God forbid.