Thursday, February 10, 2011

Dancing With God

When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.
It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
and attentiveness from one person
and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw "G": I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i".
"God, "u" and "i" dance."
God, you, and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
that I would get guidance about my life.
Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
and mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God, as God abides in you.
Dance together with God, trusting God to lead
and to guide you through each season of your life.
This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.
If God has done anything for you in your life,
please share this message with someone else.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards;
so let's continue to pray for one another.
And I Hope You Dance Every Day!

Author Unknown

The Lord says, "I will bless the person who puts his trust in me." Jeremiah 17:7

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy.

Don't let anyone steal your sunshine!

Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Are We Ready For Persecution ?

ARE WE READY FOR PERSECUTION ?


" We may say with confidence: 'The Lord is my Helper, I will not be afraid; what can man do to me?' " -Hebrews 13:6 Many of the people to whom the book of Hebrews was written were able to stand fast in their faith despite extreme persecution from the Romans. The Hebrews "were stoned, sawed in two, put to death at sword's point" (Heb 11:37). Nonetheless, they continued to confess Jesus as Lord and did not give in to pressure from the government. The Lord made the Hebrews this strong in their faith by calling them to: * show hospitality (Heb 13:2). When we use the supernatural gift of hospitality, we encourage and strengthen each other in miraculous ways. * solidarity and compassion (see Heb 13:3). If one suffered, all suffered (1 Cor 12:26). They did not let themselves become alone and isolated, but they supported each other. * sexual purity, especially in marriage (see Heb 13:4). The devil's initial attack against God's people is often through sexual temptations. If we win this battle, we're on the way to winning the war. * not love money. This is the root of all evil (1 Tm 6:10), including that of giving in to persecution (see Heb 13:5). * obey their leaders (see Heb 13:7). An army disobedient to authority loses the war. We may soon face more intense persecution.


To stand fast in faith, accept God's grace in all the ways He gives it.

Prayer: Father, may I be delivered from every evil, especially the evil of denying my faith in You.

Promise: "The Lord is my life's Refuge." -Ps 27:1


Praise: Out of love for Jesus and His people, the Lilly's open their home to receive and house those in need.