"If you want to know how much you matter to God, look at Christ with His arms outstretched on the cross, saying, 'I love you this much! I'd rather die than live without you.'"
~Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Peace
Philippians 4:7
"Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
Peace.
Many people go around seeking peace. This search of peace is found everywhere: peace on Earth, peace on the streets, peace in the home. But a lot of people don't find that peace and that's because we aren't looking in the right places. God is peace and we can never experience true peace until we experience God. The verse says that God's peace "exceeds anything we can understand." I know personally, I ruin God's peace by trying to understand it. But when we just accept what God is doing and let the feeling of peace wash over us we are able to experience the supernatural. We might not understand it and it might not come at the right time but God is there, that is the perfect time to offer up praises to Him. When you don't understand, just say thank you. The second part of the verse makes me smile and shows a little touch love at the same time. "His peace will guard your hearts and minds..." Your heart and mind are very personal which the devil knows too well, causing him to attack your heart and mind more often. When something gets into your heart it is able to manifest itself within you BUT (I love that word) with God's peace, you are protected. All you have to do is live in Christ Jesus. Sounds simple doesn't it? It is simple but that doesn't mean it is easy. Just know that once you come into contact with God's word, His awesome ways, and truly experience Him, it is hard to go back. Yes, you may backslide but you can never leave the hands of the Lord. He will just be waiting for you with open arms to come back to Him. So if you are looking for peace, the first place you should look is with God. They always says KNOW GOD. KNOW PEACE. Well, this verse tells you exactly what you get when you know peace, God's peace.
"Yesterday is past. Tomorrow isn't promised. So live for today like the present it is."
Charnelle Evans
"Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
Peace.
Many people go around seeking peace. This search of peace is found everywhere: peace on Earth, peace on the streets, peace in the home. But a lot of people don't find that peace and that's because we aren't looking in the right places. God is peace and we can never experience true peace until we experience God. The verse says that God's peace "exceeds anything we can understand." I know personally, I ruin God's peace by trying to understand it. But when we just accept what God is doing and let the feeling of peace wash over us we are able to experience the supernatural. We might not understand it and it might not come at the right time but God is there, that is the perfect time to offer up praises to Him. When you don't understand, just say thank you. The second part of the verse makes me smile and shows a little touch love at the same time. "His peace will guard your hearts and minds..." Your heart and mind are very personal which the devil knows too well, causing him to attack your heart and mind more often. When something gets into your heart it is able to manifest itself within you BUT (I love that word) with God's peace, you are protected. All you have to do is live in Christ Jesus. Sounds simple doesn't it? It is simple but that doesn't mean it is easy. Just know that once you come into contact with God's word, His awesome ways, and truly experience Him, it is hard to go back. Yes, you may backslide but you can never leave the hands of the Lord. He will just be waiting for you with open arms to come back to Him. So if you are looking for peace, the first place you should look is with God. They always says KNOW GOD. KNOW PEACE. Well, this verse tells you exactly what you get when you know peace, God's peace.
"Yesterday is past. Tomorrow isn't promised. So live for today like the present it is."
Charnelle Evans
Monday, March 8, 2010
Project Refuge
This year Lambda Chapter has adopted a community service initiative called the Project REFUGE. This school year we will focus on serving the 1,100 children who are homeless in Washington D.C. By raising awareness within the student body of our campus and raising funds for organizations such as Homeless Child Playtime Project we hope to make a concentrated effort in fighting back against poverty.
Here are some things to think and pray about:
In DC, over 6000 people are without homes including 587 homeless families comprised of 687 adults and 1,149 children.
The primary cause of homelessness is lack of affordable housing.
It is estimated that between 1 and 1.5 million teenagers experience an episode of homelessness each year.
What Can I Do to Help?
Contribute
Advocate
Reach out
Educate
Be on the lookout for more facts about homelessness & poverty and for more ways that you can help give REFUGE!
You have been a refuge for the poor,
a refuge for the needy in his distress,
a shelter from the storm
and a shade from the heat. – Isaiah 25:4
Dove Sister Ariel Pierson
Here are some things to think and pray about:
In DC, over 6000 people are without homes including 587 homeless families comprised of 687 adults and 1,149 children.
The primary cause of homelessness is lack of affordable housing.
It is estimated that between 1 and 1.5 million teenagers experience an episode of homelessness each year.
What Can I Do to Help?
Contribute
Advocate
Reach out
Educate
Be on the lookout for more facts about homelessness & poverty and for more ways that you can help give REFUGE!
You have been a refuge for the poor,
a refuge for the needy in his distress,
a shelter from the storm
and a shade from the heat. – Isaiah 25:4
Dove Sister Ariel Pierson
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Galations 5:7
The Message
You were running superbly! Who cut in on you, deflecting you from the true course of obedience? This detour doesn't come from the One who called you into the race in the first place. And please don't toss this off as insignificant. It only takes a minute amount of yeast, you know, to permeate an entire loaf of bread.
I once read something that said, if your faith is unraveling go back to where you dropped the thread of obedience. And it is true. One small thing, like neglecting Bible study or putting off prayer, can start a chain of events that will leave you so thirsty for the Lord. (No one needs to tell you where and what happened. You know.) And you don't even have to be dehydrated! The Water is sitting in a bottle, with a straw, in your hand, and you are just looking and panting after it instead of taking action and sipping.
And just because you feel like you are running the race and got lost does not neccessarily mean that you are lost. You could just be running through some fog. The only thing is, you have to trust that the Lord is guiding you. If you don't have that trust, it doesn't matter if the path is totally clear, you will get lost.
Dove Sister DeAnna
You were running superbly! Who cut in on you, deflecting you from the true course of obedience? This detour doesn't come from the One who called you into the race in the first place. And please don't toss this off as insignificant. It only takes a minute amount of yeast, you know, to permeate an entire loaf of bread.
I once read something that said, if your faith is unraveling go back to where you dropped the thread of obedience. And it is true. One small thing, like neglecting Bible study or putting off prayer, can start a chain of events that will leave you so thirsty for the Lord. (No one needs to tell you where and what happened. You know.) And you don't even have to be dehydrated! The Water is sitting in a bottle, with a straw, in your hand, and you are just looking and panting after it instead of taking action and sipping.
And just because you feel like you are running the race and got lost does not neccessarily mean that you are lost. You could just be running through some fog. The only thing is, you have to trust that the Lord is guiding you. If you don't have that trust, it doesn't matter if the path is totally clear, you will get lost.
Dove Sister DeAnna
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Friendship 101
C-Faith Daily Devotions
By Beth Jones
Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and—good-bye, friend!
(Proverbs 17:9, MSG)
I've talked to enough people over the years to know that the number one thing that ruins friendships is—being offended. It's a big friendship trap…so beware. We've all been offended and the offender, right? (FYI…the friends in this photo are perfect!)
Ok, so your friend ditched you and your feelings are hurt—again! She's too busy to return a phone call and your email is somewhere in her mailbox abyss—no chance of a "Reply" anytime soon. You're out to dinner with another couple and the other guy sarcastically insults your husband in an attempt to look like Captain Funny Boy. You take a few friends for a boat ride and one friend, with the sensitivity of a rock, tells you how much bigger his boat will be when he can afford to buy one. A friend at work says just enough to insinuate that your daughter is about a mile from Loserville, while boasting about his son's promotion from stock room to bagger.
Your spouse just "toned" you. Your dear friend loves to spend time with you, but she never initiates a get together; so unless the lower parts of the earth freeze over you will have to plan the next fun gathering. He promised that he'd be there, but once again at the last minute "something came up" and he just can't make it this time. You saved up, sacrificed, given and tried to bless someone in a big way and the weak or non-existent "thank-you" made you regret it.
Get the idea? Offenses come…Jesus said they would. People are people. If you've been offended by a friend or felt slighted; get over it! Are you disappointed and keeping a record of wrongs? Overlook it. Hit control>alt>delete. Don't let bitterness even think about putting down roots. Otherwise, it's goodbye friend!
Wanna strengthen the friendship bonds? Walk in unconditional love! Keyword: unconditional. That means no strings attached. Remember, love doesn't keep a record of wrongs and hardly notices when someone does it wrong. I know…seems impossible doesn't it? Without God's love—it is impossible! So, yield to God's love, overlook offenses and walk in love…because next week, you'll be the offender and the one needing unconditional love from a friend! When it comes to being the perfect friend, we've all blown it. If you want your friends to overlook your offenses, be quick to overlook theirs.
Say This:
"Father, I thank You for all of the relationships You've blessed me with. I make a decision today to release everyone and anyone who has ever offended me in the slightest way. I make a decision to overlook it, to forget about it and to move on. I will not keep a record of their wrongs, I will offer mercy and unconditional love. Lord, I ask You to help me to be a good friend to others. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
Beth Jones Ministries
All rights reserved.
By Beth Jones
Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and—good-bye, friend!
(Proverbs 17:9, MSG)
I've talked to enough people over the years to know that the number one thing that ruins friendships is—being offended. It's a big friendship trap…so beware. We've all been offended and the offender, right? (FYI…the friends in this photo are perfect!)
Ok, so your friend ditched you and your feelings are hurt—again! She's too busy to return a phone call and your email is somewhere in her mailbox abyss—no chance of a "Reply" anytime soon. You're out to dinner with another couple and the other guy sarcastically insults your husband in an attempt to look like Captain Funny Boy. You take a few friends for a boat ride and one friend, with the sensitivity of a rock, tells you how much bigger his boat will be when he can afford to buy one. A friend at work says just enough to insinuate that your daughter is about a mile from Loserville, while boasting about his son's promotion from stock room to bagger.
Your spouse just "toned" you. Your dear friend loves to spend time with you, but she never initiates a get together; so unless the lower parts of the earth freeze over you will have to plan the next fun gathering. He promised that he'd be there, but once again at the last minute "something came up" and he just can't make it this time. You saved up, sacrificed, given and tried to bless someone in a big way and the weak or non-existent "thank-you" made you regret it.
Get the idea? Offenses come…Jesus said they would. People are people. If you've been offended by a friend or felt slighted; get over it! Are you disappointed and keeping a record of wrongs? Overlook it. Hit control>alt>delete. Don't let bitterness even think about putting down roots. Otherwise, it's goodbye friend!
Wanna strengthen the friendship bonds? Walk in unconditional love! Keyword: unconditional. That means no strings attached. Remember, love doesn't keep a record of wrongs and hardly notices when someone does it wrong. I know…seems impossible doesn't it? Without God's love—it is impossible! So, yield to God's love, overlook offenses and walk in love…because next week, you'll be the offender and the one needing unconditional love from a friend! When it comes to being the perfect friend, we've all blown it. If you want your friends to overlook your offenses, be quick to overlook theirs.
Say This:
"Father, I thank You for all of the relationships You've blessed me with. I make a decision today to release everyone and anyone who has ever offended me in the slightest way. I make a decision to overlook it, to forget about it and to move on. I will not keep a record of their wrongs, I will offer mercy and unconditional love. Lord, I ask You to help me to be a good friend to others. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
Beth Jones Ministries
All rights reserved.
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