Category Archives: love of God

DEAR GOD: Humility vs Pride~

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Proverbs 29:23 –

A man’s pride shall bring him low:

but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

 

 

 

 

Pride can be defined as  an inversion of power and authority.

It can be explained  as a taking it upon ourselves to do things on our own.

It’s one of the weaknesses that the enemy will tempt you with.

It’s classic in how Satan tries to get you to come over to his views and ways.  He knows what makes us feel good, and knows all about us, and tries to steer us in his direction.

The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the lust of the world — which is the pride of life.

The root cause of most every sin starts off with “pride”

It is pride that stops many people from ceasing or calling upon the LORD.

 

When we really know God, and His word, the more we will not be fooled, and not be led astray. The more we reflect and meditate on His word, the more humble we will become, and the more filled with the Spirit of the LORD.

Pride destroys us and is a showy practice that makes us feel good.

It is a detracting agent. It is a solvent which will break us.

We must be careful and listen to the LORD.  Listen to the Word, and be careful that our choices and paths are not born from pride.

 

God’s voice is gentle and kind.

His voice is sure and compassionate.

God’s ways are filled with peace.

God transforms from the inside out.

God comes into our heart and changes us, when we surrender to Him, and humble ourselves.

 

The enemy changes and tempts from the “outside” and brings senses of all things alluring to us.

Tempting us as He did Christ in the desert.

Showing things from the outside, never from the inside out.

 

God is the strength in which we can turn to for all things.

He is the way, the life and the truth.

He is our all for all.

 

Go to God for all things.

Rest in Him.

Call out to Him.

Humble yourself before Him, and He will raise you up.

Listen,  do you hear His voice?

For there is only ONE VOICE, and that is the sound of the LORD.

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 16:5 –

Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD:

~[though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

 

 

 

 

 

DEAR GOD: Sing a Song Of Psalms~

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Psalms For All~

 

“That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving,

and tell of all Your wondrous works.”

(Psalm 26:7 NKJV)

 

The Book of Psalms is the most commonly known book in the Bible, and arguably the most widely used. It truly runs the gamut of human emotions and human experience in a personal and intimate way.

The subject matter in Psalms includes such topics as: jubilation, war, peace, worship, judgment, messianic prophecy, praise and lament. We’re filled with a sense of deep faith as we embrace the passages and the meaning beyond the words.  We can feel the presence of those before us…but most especially. the presence of the Holy Spirit. who is behind the inspiration for this book, and the entire Bible.

Listening to God is essential to walking with God.  When we look to Him and surrender to Him entirely we are honoring Him and preparing for eternal life, even though we’re walking here on earth, and in the flesh.  All of which we do is Spiritual training for the actual event of when we’re called home.

When we do what we’re called to do, we’re not only soldiers and servants in His army, but we’re pleasing Him in all that we do. We’re following His doctrine when we serve “others” as well, in essence to whomever we serve, or give to, we are honoring Him.

It’s stated in Matthew 25:40 (KJV) –And the King shall answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers, you have done it to me.

When we do to others we are doing to the Lord. When we give to others, we are giving unto the Lord. When we take compassion on others, we’re doing the work of the Lord.

Jesus made it clear that God is not after outward compliance, but inward change. Let Him transform your hearts.  Open the door and let Him in.  What are you waiting for?

“Father, thank You for Your love and blessings, may I always please You and honor You in all that I do, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: You’re Everywhere~

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   The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.   ( Proverbs 15:3)

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 50:1-2   “The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets. From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.”

 

Another day in the life of “His child” and another day in which to give thanks and bear witness to His love and glory.

Each day is the promise of yet another opportunity to grasp His word and purpose for our life in accordance to His will.

The chirping of the birds as they begin their day is refreshing and comforting, for they represent our Father in that He created them.  The emerald green grass sporting drops of dew is evidence of Him again, for He knows how to cultivate and bring forth life in all of His creatures and landscape.

We are one of His creations.  We were formed by His hands of love.  He knew us before and while we were in our mom’s womb.  He chose our parents and our distinct DNA.  He preplanned our life, and desires, hoping that we would walk according to His purpose, and will.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16  Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?   

We are His and He is ours.  We have the Spirit guiding us, leading us, teaching us…and touching us, and if we “listen” and adhere to His ways, we will be able to fortify His word by preparing others by example.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:20:, “go out and preach the Gospel to all nations, and lo I am with you always even until the end of time.”  This is His commandment to us. One of the core messages along with His doctrine of love, and tolerance, and most important… listening to “our Father.”

Look around, listen…watch, and we need to give thanks unto Him for all that we do.  For He gets all the victory and praise no matter what.

Then as we do all things we’re commanded to do, our inner spirit will be strengthened as our growth will be substantiated in Him.

His Word. His way. His will.  I ask this, “would you want it any other way?” 

 

 

“And, O’ Lord, how grateful we are for Your love and care. We cast our burden and cares upon You,  for You care for us. And, each day as we go forward…we are “one with You” in our message from the spirit from within. Help us to be an example to “all” those we come into contact with. In Jesus Christ’ precious and loving name, Amen.”