http://bible.us/r/v.17 Today I am reading day 69 of Active Word Daily Devotional: Faithful Forethought

One of the most precious truths in all the Bible is on display for us here. It's assures us that no matter what our needs in this life might be, our Heavenly Father is fully aware of them before we even bring them to His attention.

But God's awareness of our needs goes even deeper than that. He's also able to anticipate and provide for our needs before we're even aware of them, and the cross is the ultimate example of this. The Bible tells us that Jesus, as the Lamb of God (please see March 5th), was actually slain for us before the foundation of the world:

All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. (Revelation 13:8 NKJV)

In other words, before the world and everything in it was ever created, God foresaw mankind's fall. He foresaw our need for a sacrificial substitute. He foresaw how His Son would serve as the Lamb to save us from our sin. The provision of the cross was in the mind of God before He even created us. What faithful forethought!

We need to hold onto this, because the temptation is always there for us to doubt and question God's ability and awareness when it comes to our needs. "How am I going to cover this bill? What if my health doesn't hold up? When is that much-needed raise finally going to kick in?"

God foresaw our greatest need even before we did and made perfect provision for it. Can't He do the same for all the other needs in this life that truly pale in comparison?

The provision of the cross was in the mind of God before He even created us.

Think about it...

What does this passage reveal to me about God?  God cana save Deven.   He loves deven more than I do.

What does this passage reveal to me about myself?

Based on this, what changes do I need to make?

What is my prayer for today?

Sunday sermon

Matthew 13:24-27, 29-30 NIV

Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.  But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.  When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.  "The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?'  An enemy has done this he replied.  The servant asked him do you want us to pull up the weeds?  "'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them.  Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.'"

Last week---john 1.  
Isaiah.  Gods thoughts are not your thoughts. 
The word became flesh and walks among us
Jesus at the age of 12. Confounding others. 
Parables because the story is so powerful. 

No 2 stories are alike.   God is new every morning. 

1. You can't stop a person who........sows. Someone who has denied immediate gratification.  I can get out my present situation by sowing.

2.  You've got to know your...SEED...is good.... Seed.  What God has put in me is good.  good lives in me.  He who began a good work will complete it.   Not having a good perception brings in abuse.  Everything can be against you, but you are good because the word makes me good. 

Servants had to work the field.... 
But....but when everyone was sleeping....the enemy came.... People who are asleep at the wheel.... 

3. Some things the enemy is afraid to...CONFRONT....you on while you are awake. ......confront ...easy to fight devils in church.  When your not watching he comes in.  some of us are in non fertile ground.  My surroundings don't matter because the seed in me is good.  The odds are against many of us....but we are still here!  Can't atop a good seed.   Leaders are tenacious!  Most leaders aren't that smart, they just won't quit!

What happened here? 

4.  What do you do when good comes up, and ..BAD....comes with it?
  boss, did you give us bad seed?   Things in life will make me question God.  if you're in my life...why am I.....still lonely...sad...insecure.....  If I'm yours why? 

Count your blessings....one by one..... 

How many can count your blessings, but how many weeds do we count?  Where is my focus?  We have weeds and seeds in our life.  If we aren't careful the enemy tries to get us to focus on the weeds not the good seeds in our life.  Leave things alone...... What others say about you is none of your business.  We are the moon not the dog.   Some things we need to leave alone.   A fool talks to a fool.....

Leave it alone.  stay focused, go to bed and forget about it.  Jesus was sleeping in the boat.

The disciples were upset with him because he was sleeping....  But Jesus was still in control.  
god also works in the night hours. 
Challenging moses as to who the real leader was.....
Manna was provided in the night.  
Chill out, rest and let God fight your battles for you!!!

5.  When the ..TIME ..is right, God will settle the score.  When the harvest comes, God I'll bundle up the weeds.    When we see there haters gaining up, God is getting you ready for the biggest harvest of my life.

I don't need to fight the battles, the Lord will fight my battles.  Don't focus on the weeds.  Satan loves when we focus on the weeds.

You're going to lose one now and then...don't put all of your energy in to that one. 

So much hope

http://bible.us/Mal4.1.NIV "Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire," says the Lord Almighty. "Not a root or a branch will be left to them. But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. Then you will trample on the wicked; they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day when I act," says the Lord Almighty. "Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Horeb for all Israel. "See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction."

The word keeps us from being offended

From Pastor Mikes sermon 3/2

' The Word of God keeps us from being easily OFFENDED.
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people get offended quite easily.    if you are in Gods word you are not easily offended.     thank you for that word Lord.   so many people are easily offended by me.

Psalm 119:165
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Psalm 119:165 (KJV)
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Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.,

So the opposite of this would be that those that are believers, but are not moving the law, or spending time in the word shall be offended. 

This reminds me of a few parents from church, that I have easily offended.  Both times it has been with the truth.  Of course I could have used my words more wisely.  Lord, show me how to live, give me your words and your wisdom.  What should my response be when I so easily offend someone? 

(Continue speaking the truth). John 6:53-71 NIV

Jesus said to them, "Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.  Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.  For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.  Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.  Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.  This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your ancestors ate manna and died, but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever."  He said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. On hearing it, many of his disciples said, "This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, "Does this offend you?  Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before!  The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.  Yet there are some of you who do not believe."  For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him. He went on to say, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them."  From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. "You do not want to leave too, do you?"  Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God." Then Jesus replied, "Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!"  (He meant Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who, though one of the Twelve, was later to betray him.)

(I am not God, or Jesus, and am not wanting to appear as though I think I am, however, I do know that God DID place me in the position I am in. I know this without a doubt.  It is refreshing to known that it was not always easy for Jesus, he also had people think he was crazy, and a liar.  His life was always in jeopardy, because of who he was.  Jesus continued to speak the truth in love at all times.). Thank you Jesus for your word.  Your word that comforts and brings peace. Please give me the words, and wisdom to do what you have called me to do. 

John 8:39-47 NIV

"Abraham is our father," they answered.
"If you were Abraham's children,"  said Jesus, "then you would do what Abraham did.  As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do such things.  You are doing the works of your own father."
"We are not illegitimate children," they protested. "The only Father we have is God himself." Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me.  Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.  You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.  Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!  Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me?  Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."

Keep reading.

http://bible.us/r/70.4 Today I am reading day 4 of A Passion to Serve:

Avoid godless chatter

http://bible.us/2Tim2.16.NIV Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

This scripture talks about spreading false religious ideas, but I am guilty of this as well.  Sharing my frustration with/ about others.   Father forgive me for hurting one of your children.  Catherine is working to change her life and the lives of her children.  Lord Jesus, I was so frustrated with Alyssa, that I spouted off about the girls who in worked with. They had no idea that I loved those girls.  Lord, when will I learn?  Use me to encourage the family.

Father help me through today.  Give me a spirit of kindness and love.  Even towards Cindy.  Let me not speak illy towards anyone. 

Give me wisdom with the Tayler and the Alexandra issue. 

Be with steve as he takes the test.  Lord give him insight.
Lord jesus., I need you, in the little things.

father lead me, because i cant do this alone

http://bible.us/Phil1.3.NIV 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Father, thank you for your word. Thank you lord that I can come to you.  Help me to remember this scripture, that I may pray over my staff.

Lord, even those I have a difficult time with, please lead me to do what is best for their lives. 

Wendy, thank you for her service in the good news club
Cindy, please bless her with the marriage of her son. Tasha and Amy, please bless their bodies and their babies.

Please go before us with Sharon. Father, lead me as I lead your school.  Please show us who should stay and go. Go before our board meeting on Saturday. Give us your peace and grace Lord. Jesus I need your quiet confidence.

Philippians 1:9-11 NIV

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

Lord Jesus, please make my love abound more and more for the children, families and staff of Valley Life.

Philippians 1:9-11, 27-30 NIV

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.