Thursday, December 25, 2008
God's gift today
today i was thanking God for the precious gift of His Son. as i do sometimes in monday night class i asked Him if He had another gift for me. He said peace. i was feeling sad that i couldn't spend christmas with the one person i really wanted to spend christmas with. God knew what i needed and He gave it to me. praise God. thank You Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Christmas
we have 2 feet of snow and i'm sitting indoors at my computer feeling sad because the one person i want to spend christmas with isn't here.
christmas isn't about getting things. christmas is about the King who was born today. God who, because of His incredible love for us, took on flesh and lived among us. who, because of His incredible love for us, suffered, died and rose again, for us, because of His incredible love.
everything He did He did for us out of love. thank you Jesus. happy birthday!
christmas isn't about getting things. christmas is about the King who was born today. God who, because of His incredible love for us, took on flesh and lived among us. who, because of His incredible love for us, suffered, died and rose again, for us, because of His incredible love.
everything He did He did for us out of love. thank you Jesus. happy birthday!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Jesus is better and greater than Santa
Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited
JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.
You have to stand in line to see Santa
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry"
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.
Santa's little helpers make toys
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
It's obvious there is really no comparison.
We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.
We need to put Christ back in Christmas.
Jesus is still the reason for the season.
May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2008
And may He prosper and bless the work of your hands in the New Year 2009.
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited
JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.
You have to stand in line to see Santa
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry"
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.
Santa's little helpers make toys
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
It's obvious there is really no comparison.
We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.
We need to put Christ back in Christmas.
Jesus is still the reason for the season.
May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2008
And may He prosper and bless the work of your hands in the New Year 2009.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Prayer Alert during Canada's current Political Crisis
1. Pray for Governor-General
Michaelle Jean as she consults with her advisors about
the key decisions she needs to make in the days
ahead. Pray that she would ultimately be guided by
the Holy Spirit.
2. Pray for public calm and
safety. Strong emotions are being stirred up by
this crisis. Let's pray that as various
demonstrations take place that peace and order would be
observed and no violence would erupt that might cause
personal injury or property damage. Pray that the
potential divisions and alienation that could deepen in
our land would actually be addressed and healed at this
time. We have had many calls from people who are
concerned about separatism in different parts of the
country.
3. Pray that God's good purposes would
be accomplished during this difficult "shaking"
process. Pray that all party leaders and members
would learn and grow through this crisis. Ask the
Father to thwart every attempt that the enemy is trying
to use to harm our nation and its governance. Pray
that every dark motive and plan would be exposed,
especially back room deals and hidden agendas that would
feed self-interest and not our nation's greater
good.
4. Pray for each of the party leaders that
they would resist the lust for power and would approach
their duties with humility and true
servanthood. Let's intercede that each
one would be able to receive godly wisdom and act in a
responsible manner. Pray that righteousness and
justice would prevail.
5. Pray for the media and
all the "pundits" who are seen and heard in the various
news agencies and networks, that they would be careful
to represent the truth and not take advantage of the
situation. Ask the Father to make this a time of
maturing for everyone involved in the media as
well.
6. Pray for our nation's economy and for
good leadership through 2009 as we navigate our way
through the global economic crisis along with the other
nations of the world. Pray that all parties would
understand how their decisions are affecting
average Canadians and their economic health.
7.
Pray for the emergence of a stronger and healthier
democracy in our land as we move through this political
uncertainty. Pray that all Canadians would realize
the importance of their participation in the democratic
process, especially the younger generation that needs to
be engaged more fully.
8. Pray for all our
members of Parliament, that a spirit of unity would
emerge out of this fractured time. Especially pray
for the Speaker of the House - the honourable Peter
Milliken as he presides over the debates. Pray
that M.P.s who are followers of Jesus Christ would set a
higher tone and be exemplary in their conduct and
conversation.
9. Pray for the "average
Canadian" who is generally ill-informed and therefore
reliant on the media for their perceptions. Pray
that truth would prevail and that apathy or a spirit of
resignation would be lifted from the general
public. Intercede that the people would not become
demoralized or cynical about the political
realm.
10. Let's pray for a revival of prayer to
come upon the Church in Canada. Pray that
believers would rise to the challenge of the hour, and
that a spirit of prayer would come upon us as we stand
on guard for our nation in its hour of
need.
Michaelle Jean as she consults with her advisors about
the key decisions she needs to make in the days
ahead. Pray that she would ultimately be guided by
the Holy Spirit.
2. Pray for public calm and
safety. Strong emotions are being stirred up by
this crisis. Let's pray that as various
demonstrations take place that peace and order would be
observed and no violence would erupt that might cause
personal injury or property damage. Pray that the
potential divisions and alienation that could deepen in
our land would actually be addressed and healed at this
time. We have had many calls from people who are
concerned about separatism in different parts of the
country.
3. Pray that God's good purposes would
be accomplished during this difficult "shaking"
process. Pray that all party leaders and members
would learn and grow through this crisis. Ask the
Father to thwart every attempt that the enemy is trying
to use to harm our nation and its governance. Pray
that every dark motive and plan would be exposed,
especially back room deals and hidden agendas that would
feed self-interest and not our nation's greater
good.
4. Pray for each of the party leaders that
they would resist the lust for power and would approach
their duties with humility and true
servanthood. Let's intercede that each
one would be able to receive godly wisdom and act in a
responsible manner. Pray that righteousness and
justice would prevail.
5. Pray for the media and
all the "pundits" who are seen and heard in the various
news agencies and networks, that they would be careful
to represent the truth and not take advantage of the
situation. Ask the Father to make this a time of
maturing for everyone involved in the media as
well.
6. Pray for our nation's economy and for
good leadership through 2009 as we navigate our way
through the global economic crisis along with the other
nations of the world. Pray that all parties would
understand how their decisions are affecting
average Canadians and their economic health.
7.
Pray for the emergence of a stronger and healthier
democracy in our land as we move through this political
uncertainty. Pray that all Canadians would realize
the importance of their participation in the democratic
process, especially the younger generation that needs to
be engaged more fully.
8. Pray for all our
members of Parliament, that a spirit of unity would
emerge out of this fractured time. Especially pray
for the Speaker of the House - the honourable Peter
Milliken as he presides over the debates. Pray
that M.P.s who are followers of Jesus Christ would set a
higher tone and be exemplary in their conduct and
conversation.
9. Pray for the "average
Canadian" who is generally ill-informed and therefore
reliant on the media for their perceptions. Pray
that truth would prevail and that apathy or a spirit of
resignation would be lifted from the general
public. Intercede that the people would not become
demoralized or cynical about the political
realm.
10. Let's pray for a revival of prayer to
come upon the Church in Canada. Pray that
believers would rise to the challenge of the hour, and
that a spirit of prayer would come upon us as we stand
on guard for our nation in its hour of
need.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
God - the great I AM
have you ever wondered about this name "I AM"? in Exodus 3:14 God identified Himself to moses as "I AM" it's an unusual name whose full meaning is somewhat hard to grasp - at least until the New Testament, when Jesus completes the thought.
John 6:35 "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 10:9 "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.
John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 11:25 "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
John 14:6 "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
John 6:35 "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 10:9 "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.
John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 11:25 "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
John 14:6 "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
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