http://bible.us/Hab3.1.NIV A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth . Lord , I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord . Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy. God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth. His splendor was like the sunrise; rays flashed from his hand, where his power was hidden. Plague went before him; pestilence followed his steps. He stood, and shook the earth; he looked, and made the nations tremble. The ancient mountains crumbled and the age-old hills collapsed— but he marches on forever. I saw the tents of Cushan in distress, the dwellings of Midian in anguish. Were you angry with the rivers, Lord ? Was your wrath against the streams? Did you rage against the sea when you rode your horses and your chariots to victory? You uncovered your bow, you called for many arrows. You split the earth with rivers; the mountains saw you and writhed. Torrents of water swept by; the deep roared and lifted its waves on high. Sun and moon stood still in the heavens at the glint of your flying arrows, at the lightning of your flashing spear. In wrath you strode through the earth and in anger you threshed the nations. You came out to deliver your people, to save your anointed one. You crushed the leader of the land of wickedness, you stripped him from head to foot. With his own spear you pierced his head when his warriors stormed out to scatter us, gloating as though about to devour the wretched who were in hiding. You trampled the sea with your horses, churning the great waters. I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait patiently for the day of calamity to come on the nation invading us. Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord , I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Day 2
http://bible.us/Ps2.2.NIV The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
All That Really Matters
Psalm 2 presents us with an interesting contrast. It depicts the nations of the earth in a huge huddle. They pool their powers and passions, their agendas and ambitions, their ingenuity and intellects...all for the purpose of overcoming and overriding the Lord's purposes. This unholy horde raises their fists and voices, proclaiming themselves as the keepers of all that's true. They preach it from the most hallowed halls of academia, in the most influential newspapers, magazines, and publications. And pity the person who doesn't blindly bow down to them. But on the other side of their assault sits God, who responds by laughing!
He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; the LORD shall hold them in derision. (Psalm 2:4 NKJV)
God is in control. No matter how intently man plots against Him, or how determined he is to reverse His holy agenda, God will not and cannot lose the least measure of control over everything. He will do His good pleasure, and at the end of the day, that's all that matters-not the will of man, but the pleasure of God. So it only stands to reason that if we hope to be people of substance and significance and leave a legacy that stands the test of time, then we need to get in line with what pleases God. He's always in control and will always do as He pleases. We can either align
God, help us to be those who not only know all that really matters, but those who truly live in light of it.
What does this passage reveal to me about God? God is holy. He is in control.
What does this passage reveal to me about myself..... why do I want to be on God's team? Offs it because of what he can do for me ? Or is it because he alone is good and my soul craves that relationship?
Based on this, what changes do I need to make? /I need to spend more time praising the Lord and not get so caught up in day to day
What is my prayer for today? Father please feel me with your spirit that I would live you. Break my heart with what breaks yours and use me o draw others to you. I know hat I don't really know what it is I ask and I am fearful when I pray this way but I want to trust you.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Soap
http://bible.us/John11.41.NIV 41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Reminders from 2012 early
http://bible.us/Jas1.26.NIV 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
Forgive me Father. Thank you for the reminder. You have put me in the position I am in. Therefore you require a lot of me. More possibly than those under me. Please Lord show me what to do with the Mrs Olivas situation. Even if it was taken out of context. Lord Jesus please also give me wisdom in dealing with staff. Father, sometimes I forget whos e I am.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Not just me, but my relationships
Use Your Words to Succeed at Being Yourself
Never say or think negative things about yourself, such as, "I never do anything right. I'll never change. I'm ugly. I look terrible. I'm dumb. Who could ever love me?" Matthew 12:37 says, "By your words you will be justified...and by your words you will be condemned." Proverbs 23:7 (KJV) says, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." In other words, the way we talk and think about ourselves reveals how we feel about ourselves and affects our lives.
You need to speak good things about yourself (as private confessions) in line with what the Word says about you. For example: "I am the righteousness of God in Christ. I am made acceptable in the Beloved. God created me and formed me with His own hands, and God doesn't make mistakes."
I like starting the day declaring positive, biblical confessions. You can do this while you're driving to work or cleaning house. I also encourage you to look in the mirror and say out loud, "God loves and accepts me, and so do I." When you start to speak good, positive truth about yourself, you can succeed at being yourself, just the way God created you to be.
Prayer Starter: God, I'm done with speaking negative things about myself. I declare the truth that You love me and accept me. I can be all that You created me to be. http://bible.us/r/3D.5j.5u Today I am reading day 355 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional:
