Heading to bed shortly -- tired
Just a line for the "pals"
I have been "blessed" since returning to this fellowship of believers - Vicki had a good post on the "church" and this group of friends that we call "pilgrim pals" is truly a church of 2 or 3 gathered in HIS NAME.
My heart is full -- full of love for the Terry's , the Donna's who so faithfully prayed for me, for the remembrance I had while "away" of Lil Pilgrim Pal as she was called "back then". I was and always have been "impressed" with their family , their missionary zeal for the lost , their memory verse cards -- I felt that the people that have been in pals since we first "met" on Terry's little porch with her little wooden well in the corner , well, ALL U people have been the "real deal" and I have been enriched by your lives.
I consider it a "privilege" to be able to pray for U all by name .
Believe God -- do not doubt ---
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
THE SOLID ROCK
Acts 20 is such a great picture.
Paul the apostle, calls the "church" at Ephesus and says it's time for him to "move" on --
We will "all " be moving on one day , so let us do all and be all that we can for our Lord.
Acts 20:32 ---" And now, brethren, I comment you to God, and to the Word of His Grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
What truths - What assurances -- What "solid " ground for us to stand on --
Our Christ is Limitless, Always Able , Always Present so let us "abide " in the Vine and He will bring forth fruit --
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand ------ ALL other ground is sinking sand
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Paul the apostle, calls the "church" at Ephesus and says it's time for him to "move" on --
We will "all " be moving on one day , so let us do all and be all that we can for our Lord.
Acts 20:32 ---" And now, brethren, I comment you to God, and to the Word of His Grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
What truths - What assurances -- What "solid " ground for us to stand on --
Our Christ is Limitless, Always Able , Always Present so let us "abide " in the Vine and He will bring forth fruit --
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand ------ ALL other ground is sinking sand
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
JOY
Our God has placed thru out Holy Writ all that we need for our pilgrimage.
Rom. 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Rom.15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing , that ye may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost.
HE , The Holy Spirit abides within us and thru HIS WORD we are infused with instruction resulting in LEARNING that THRU PATIENCE and COMFORT of the Scriptures we have HOPE for
The GOD of HOPE -- FILL U -- with ALL JOY -- and PEACE in believing and that U will ABOUND in HOPE thru the POWER of THE ABIDING HOLY SPIRIT -
God told Zechariah -- it is not by might or by power but by MY SPIRIT
So pilgrims , let us this day , turn to HIS WORD , and Trust HIM for all your needs , having joy knowing that HE is ABLE -- anything less such as complaining, doubt or relying on your ability will result in a "half filled " life and won't yield the "fruit" that God has planted U in the vineyard for.
Remember when U were "first" saved -- How U believed God and all the wonderful answers to prayer and the joy that was yours --- Let us go back to THAT first love .
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Rom. 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Rom.15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing , that ye may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost.
HE , The Holy Spirit abides within us and thru HIS WORD we are infused with instruction resulting in LEARNING that THRU PATIENCE and COMFORT of the Scriptures we have HOPE for
The GOD of HOPE -- FILL U -- with ALL JOY -- and PEACE in believing and that U will ABOUND in HOPE thru the POWER of THE ABIDING HOLY SPIRIT -
God told Zechariah -- it is not by might or by power but by MY SPIRIT
So pilgrims , let us this day , turn to HIS WORD , and Trust HIM for all your needs , having joy knowing that HE is ABLE -- anything less such as complaining, doubt or relying on your ability will result in a "half filled " life and won't yield the "fruit" that God has planted U in the vineyard for.
Remember when U were "first" saved -- How U believed God and all the wonderful answers to prayer and the joy that was yours --- Let us go back to THAT first love .
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
SHALL FLOW RIVERS of LIVING WATER
"Out of your belly shall flow rivers of LIVING WATER" --What a promise -- and we the "elect" have found this so and it should be a "continuous" river , for HE is EVER-PRESENT - EVER-ABIDING -- is HE not ?
To avail ourselves of this great promise , we need to abide , rest in the fact HE IS -- wanting to help, able to help .
RESTING in the VINE as a weak branch, confident of HIS GREAT STRENGTH, to BE - to DO, ALL that HE promised. It's in HIS WORD --
This was paul's great secret -- whether in jail being beaten or in a ship that was sinking . CHRIST , The Ever-Present in the Person of the Paraclete, THE GREAT HOLY SPIRIT --
Now is HE not also promised to us , yes , a thousand times yes --
In my home as I type, I have 5 of my grandchildren , ages 3 to 11 -- the 5 year old is singing a bible song as she is playing with a doll house -- the two older boys are watching animal planet on tv and they click off the commercials as soon as they come on , for in their upbringing their mother would not allow commercials to be seen . - They are a "happy" group of kids -- always smiling and giving huggs to grampa and grandma - they are homeschooled and are tender hearted towards the Lord.
They could be considered some of the results of that Living Water for we abound in joy for having seen how the Lord has blessed us ---------
Reminds me of another family --
LPP and LMG and family -- close knit, happy , thinking of others , raised by a mom and a dad that taught them the bible and showed them how to find JESUS -- waters of life flowed from such a mom and dad -------
So brethren, not only do we have Living Waters flowing always from within us because of the Holy Spirit's Presence but we have waters of joy coming from our lives because of what God has done in them.
LET US CONTINUE TO ABIDE in THE BRANCH --
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To avail ourselves of this great promise , we need to abide , rest in the fact HE IS -- wanting to help, able to help .
RESTING in the VINE as a weak branch, confident of HIS GREAT STRENGTH, to BE - to DO, ALL that HE promised. It's in HIS WORD --
This was paul's great secret -- whether in jail being beaten or in a ship that was sinking . CHRIST , The Ever-Present in the Person of the Paraclete, THE GREAT HOLY SPIRIT --
Now is HE not also promised to us , yes , a thousand times yes --
In my home as I type, I have 5 of my grandchildren , ages 3 to 11 -- the 5 year old is singing a bible song as she is playing with a doll house -- the two older boys are watching animal planet on tv and they click off the commercials as soon as they come on , for in their upbringing their mother would not allow commercials to be seen . - They are a "happy" group of kids -- always smiling and giving huggs to grampa and grandma - they are homeschooled and are tender hearted towards the Lord.
They could be considered some of the results of that Living Water for we abound in joy for having seen how the Lord has blessed us ---------
Reminds me of another family --
LPP and LMG and family -- close knit, happy , thinking of others , raised by a mom and a dad that taught them the bible and showed them how to find JESUS -- waters of life flowed from such a mom and dad -------
So brethren, not only do we have Living Waters flowing always from within us because of the Holy Spirit's Presence but we have waters of joy coming from our lives because of what God has done in them.
LET US CONTINUE TO ABIDE in THE BRANCH --
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HUMBLED
Was reading some posts from Random Redheaded Ramblings where this woman went to Romania and seeing how a husband and wife team left the comforts of Northern Romainia to live among the poor in Southern Romainia , humbled me again.
This missionary wife with a young baby lives in such a "shanty" with such little "comforts" , when asked what she would like for the people back in USA to pray for , she says --
She did not hesitate at all over her prayer request, "pray against the spiritual war going on around us, sometimes I feel it."
Not for comfort. Not for things or finances. She says-"Pray for people to be open to hear and receive Gods Word. Pray for their protection. Pray for them to remain encouraged in the Lord to do His work."
"We" , me , I live for a "better" life , comforts and such , then I "read" of testimonies like this - this couple voluntarily gave up the "softer" life so people in a poorer region could be exposed to the LIVING GOSPEL --- sure, "we" all do our little parts here and there and "we" all can be missionaries like LPP and LMG in their local neighborhoods --- just reading this post has "humbled" me again -- -- I have been "humbled" by many of the "pals" as I seen their "service" to the Lord ---
Terry always witnessing and picking up children for sunday school
LPP and LMG passing out bible verses and setting up booths so they can witness
Donna going to encourage LPP and family
Felisol tenderly extending her love for the brethren
Vicki taking the time to "comment" so as to encourage us -- she has a "gentle" spirit
Saija with her pictures of flowers and soft wise words
Claire with her zeal for the lost around her
Jel always making an appearance to "quietly" say "huggs"
Lil M willing to go and do and be for the Lord
David ministering to "his" calling , despite battles of depression, always saying to the pilgrims to look up --
YES --- it's easy to be "humbled" by God's wonderful people
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May I do more for HIM
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This missionary wife with a young baby lives in such a "shanty" with such little "comforts" , when asked what she would like for the people back in USA to pray for , she says --
She did not hesitate at all over her prayer request, "pray against the spiritual war going on around us, sometimes I feel it."
Not for comfort. Not for things or finances. She says-"Pray for people to be open to hear and receive Gods Word. Pray for their protection. Pray for them to remain encouraged in the Lord to do His work."
"We" , me , I live for a "better" life , comforts and such , then I "read" of testimonies like this - this couple voluntarily gave up the "softer" life so people in a poorer region could be exposed to the LIVING GOSPEL --- sure, "we" all do our little parts here and there and "we" all can be missionaries like LPP and LMG in their local neighborhoods --- just reading this post has "humbled" me again -- -- I have been "humbled" by many of the "pals" as I seen their "service" to the Lord ---
Terry always witnessing and picking up children for sunday school
LPP and LMG passing out bible verses and setting up booths so they can witness
Donna going to encourage LPP and family
Felisol tenderly extending her love for the brethren
Vicki taking the time to "comment" so as to encourage us -- she has a "gentle" spirit
Saija with her pictures of flowers and soft wise words
Claire with her zeal for the lost around her
Jel always making an appearance to "quietly" say "huggs"
Lil M willing to go and do and be for the Lord
David ministering to "his" calling , despite battles of depression, always saying to the pilgrims to look up --
YES --- it's easy to be "humbled" by God's wonderful people
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May I do more for HIM
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Monday, July 21, 2008
CAN U TRUST IN GOD FOR
As a young Christian with a wife and 4 young children, I was asked to "leave" my employment as a supervisor for my "witnessing".
With only 100 dollars to our entire wealth and all the "needs" such as rent, food , car payment , etc. , the Lord "impressed" upon me not to look for work -- but to "trust" HIM -- I thought, how can this be -- I had read of George Mueller's life of faith --- but how did I know for sure that HE wanted me to "risk" the wellbeing of my family .
I told my wife this was how I felt the Lord was leading -- she agreed to pray and trust with me.
The next morning I fasted, prayed and then set out to visit nursing homes and hold bible studies in homes of Christians --- I didn't tell anyone I was out of work --
That next sunday , I was teaching an adult sunday school class and on the podium was an envelope with money with a note saying -- for your needs ------- this continued week after week, one blessing upon another -- from various sources , from people who years ago we helped out and they "out of the blue" felt compelled to send us money back --
This continued for about 2 months when I wanted to be "certain" the Lord was still leading me on this faith walk -- I prayed that morning this prayer -- "Lord if U want me to continue this way, would U bring me 50 dollars from the last person on earth I would ever imagine giving me money - Now that 50 dollars was needed that very day for a bill I owed.
30 Seconds after that prayer , the front doorbell rang -- I went down the stairs and my sister was standing there -- this is 8:30 in the morning -- she had a puzzled look on her face and she said this -- " My husband last nite said , I want U to bring Bob this 50 dollars for his needs. " -- now my sister was not a church goer and her husband loved money - was not the type to give money away to anyone ever --my sister was in "shock" for her husband NEVER would do anything like this.
SO I GOT MY FLEECE answered and this "faith" walk continued for another month and the Lord then impressed upon me to look for work and that very day HE gave me a wonderful job.
So for 3 months, HE supplied every bill and need without once asking anyone for anything -- we had our needs supplied in the most amazing ways ---
WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO TRUST IN HIM
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With only 100 dollars to our entire wealth and all the "needs" such as rent, food , car payment , etc. , the Lord "impressed" upon me not to look for work -- but to "trust" HIM -- I thought, how can this be -- I had read of George Mueller's life of faith --- but how did I know for sure that HE wanted me to "risk" the wellbeing of my family .
I told my wife this was how I felt the Lord was leading -- she agreed to pray and trust with me.
The next morning I fasted, prayed and then set out to visit nursing homes and hold bible studies in homes of Christians --- I didn't tell anyone I was out of work --
That next sunday , I was teaching an adult sunday school class and on the podium was an envelope with money with a note saying -- for your needs ------- this continued week after week, one blessing upon another -- from various sources , from people who years ago we helped out and they "out of the blue" felt compelled to send us money back --
This continued for about 2 months when I wanted to be "certain" the Lord was still leading me on this faith walk -- I prayed that morning this prayer -- "Lord if U want me to continue this way, would U bring me 50 dollars from the last person on earth I would ever imagine giving me money - Now that 50 dollars was needed that very day for a bill I owed.
30 Seconds after that prayer , the front doorbell rang -- I went down the stairs and my sister was standing there -- this is 8:30 in the morning -- she had a puzzled look on her face and she said this -- " My husband last nite said , I want U to bring Bob this 50 dollars for his needs. " -- now my sister was not a church goer and her husband loved money - was not the type to give money away to anyone ever --my sister was in "shock" for her husband NEVER would do anything like this.
SO I GOT MY FLEECE answered and this "faith" walk continued for another month and the Lord then impressed upon me to look for work and that very day HE gave me a wonderful job.
So for 3 months, HE supplied every bill and need without once asking anyone for anything -- we had our needs supplied in the most amazing ways ---
WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO TRUST IN HIM
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
HOLINESS meets humanity
Luke 9:46 -- "Someone has touched ME , for I perceive that VIRTUE has gone out of ME"
Our God is SO GREAT , SO AMAZING, SO LOVING, SO KNOWING, SO ABLE
There is not a sin so dark that HE can't forgive
There is not a situation so tangled that HE can't unweave
There is not a hole so deep that HE can't bring U out of
There is not a hiding place in this vast universe that HE can't find U
Can we "trust" (believe) GOD for a penny -- for a dime -- for a dollar - for 5000 dollars
Can we "trust" (believe) GOD for a "touch" of HIS hand for my cold sore - for my headache - for my cancer
Can we "trust" (believe) GOD for my situation - legal - home - marital - work - etc.
HE wants us to come to HIM for that kind of "faith" - HE encourages us to do so -- HE thru holy writ says of his disciples " Lord increase our faith " -- *** and this "faith" is NOT in ourselves to be able to do anything - but faith that LOOKS to HIM for ALL that we need.
Take heart Vicki for upcoming surgery - Take heart Julie (Sweet Inspirations)
Take heart Cole and family - Take heart to the Lauras
Take heart Ron Take heart LPP & LMG
Take heart Felisol Take heart David
Take heart Lil M Take heart Claire
Take heart Saija Take heart Terry
Take heart Claire Take heart Jel
Have a Great and Godly Day
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Our God is SO GREAT , SO AMAZING, SO LOVING, SO KNOWING, SO ABLE
There is not a sin so dark that HE can't forgive
There is not a situation so tangled that HE can't unweave
There is not a hole so deep that HE can't bring U out of
There is not a hiding place in this vast universe that HE can't find U
Can we "trust" (believe) GOD for a penny -- for a dime -- for a dollar - for 5000 dollars
Can we "trust" (believe) GOD for a "touch" of HIS hand for my cold sore - for my headache - for my cancer
Can we "trust" (believe) GOD for my situation - legal - home - marital - work - etc.
HE wants us to come to HIM for that kind of "faith" - HE encourages us to do so -- HE thru holy writ says of his disciples " Lord increase our faith " -- *** and this "faith" is NOT in ourselves to be able to do anything - but faith that LOOKS to HIM for ALL that we need.
Take heart Vicki for upcoming surgery - Take heart Julie (Sweet Inspirations)
Take heart Cole and family - Take heart to the Lauras
Take heart Ron Take heart LPP & LMG
Take heart Felisol Take heart David
Take heart Lil M Take heart Claire
Take heart Saija Take heart Terry
Take heart Claire Take heart Jel
Have a Great and Godly Day
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