Do You Think You Can?

Today's Devotion 9.12.2011

Do You Think U Can?

The only time “I” is in team is when you team up with Jesus Christ.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13

Do you think you can? God says you can. I remember when my children used to watch Bob the Builder. For the longest time I would repeat, “Can we do it? Yes we can”. That seemed to be the new focus. Of course at that age, you want them to start learning that they are capable of doing things themselves. So many times I have been told that same thing. “I” CAN do it. “I” CAN keep the focus and get the job done. “I” AM capable. But I also remind myself, “I” didn’t learn it on my own and “I” can’t do it on my own, BUT “I” CAN do it with Christ. I am so glad of that because “I” do good messing things up by myself, so why not team up with Jesus and do it right?

Many years ago I had a couple of ladies come to me and tell me that I needed to take on a certain position at church. I was so into the knowing that “I” can’t do that. I don’t speak in front of people, I don’t direct, I don’t know how to bring people together, “I”, “I”, and on and on. However, that very season, “I” couldn’t rest for God telling me – “YES, YOU CAN”. Not only was he telling me that, but He was also telling me how. He gave me ideas, suggestions, ways, and direction. I couldn’t sleep or focus on anything except this one thing. Finally one night I told God, “Alright. I get it. Just please let me get some rest. I am tired”. Peace came over me. I became so excited. I took that position. I still get nervous at times and it is a hard job for the most part. But, God has been there the whole time.

Don’t ever let the devil tell you “YOU CAN’T”, because with GOD “YOU CAN”. Stay focused on the job, trust in Him, and talk with Him and He will make it happen. It was a GREAT lesson to learn and I am glad I learned it. It not only works with the position I took on at the church, but it works with me each day throughout my daily works and living.

Want inspiration – read all of Philippians 4. He teaches us how to stay focused and how it will benefit us.

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me (Paul), do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Phil 4:9

FOCUS and YOU CAN~

God Bless~

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TODAY'S DEVOTION

How do you like moving? I am sure that everyone has moved at least once in there lifetime. It takes a lot out of you. Just the preparation of all of it is tiring. Getting the bills changed over, electricity, credit card statements, phone changed, schools changed (if in another district)…..and on and on. It takes a lot to move. Maybe you have moved because your spouse had to move with the job he / she has. Maybe you had moved away from home and now the parents have gotten older and you have to move back. Maybe your house was bought out so some large company to take your spot. Whatever the reason – moving takes a lot.

I love the thought that God has set for us an internal home. We may not live forever here, but we will live forever in 1 of 2 places. We may live forever with God or with Satan. It’s that simple. God tells us this in His word. And, guess what – it’s our decision. Moving from place to place here may be our decision or not (depending on the reason(s)). When we leave this place, we will spend eternity somewhere – heaven or hell.

I am so excited that God thought enough of me to want me to join Him when my journey here is done. How great it sounds to know, we will walk on streets of Gold, the walls that surround us will be precious stones. The gates will be pearl, there will be not darkness, for God is so bright – He will shine the light. He holds a book with my name and my life stories. That is scary just the same. My life story…..GOOD & BAD.

Revelation 21:7-8

⁷He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

⁸But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

I pray that you have started putting your down payment on your new home and that new home will be in heaven above.

God Bless~

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Today's Devotion

As I sat and did my work this morning I thought about the “In the beginning….” from Genesis. Do you remember growing up and the story would start; “Once upon a time….”. That is what triggered these thoughts. Have you ever stopped to think that when this world ends, how will the next story start? Here is how I think it will read.

Once upon a time in a land called The United States of America, there were all types of people. There were people that believed in Christ, there were those that didn’t. There were old people, young people, children and adults. There were different colors of people, black, white, green, yellow….

See what I am saying. This world will come to an end. God tells us that there will be a new heaven and earth. Right now we can pick up our bibles and read the Old Testament and / or the New Testament. Do you think there might be another “so called” chapter? Maybe it would be called “The Rest of the Story” as Paul Harvey would say.

Some days I am ready to go and meet my creator and some days, I am glad it hasn’t happened yet. Do you wonder if “you” will be part of the next story? I know my walk isn’t as close to God as I would like for it to be; however, that would be pretty cool if I was part of the next story. Some days I wonder “what am I here for”, while others I know exactly what I am here for. I do know – God has a plan for me here and a plan for me later in Heaven. Isn’t that wonderful? To know He has our life already planned. I love the thought of that. Like I have said before, I don’t plan for much in my daily life so it is a wonderful thing to know God does plan.

Revelation 21:1
[ All Things Made New ] Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea.

Jeremiah 29:11

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

New International Version (NIV)

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Today's Devotion

If I was to ask everyone to raise their hand if they have lost their keys before, everyone would probably raise their hands. It "drives" me crazy when I can't find something I am looking, or remember "Why did I come in this room".

Well, here is what I do know and what I can remember; God loves us. He gave HIS ONLY SON to die for us so that we can live an eternal life. We don't have to die but once, and that is when we accept Him. Some beliefs are you have to be baptized and some beliefs are you don't. I believe that if Jesus got baptized then I should too. What do we gain when we put our faith and trust in Him? Well, security, power, peace, love, joy, courage, hope, not alone, forgiven, free, compassion, holy, thankful......and on and on I could go. With this I am reminded of 2 passages.

Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

1 Corinthians 13:13

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.

Don't be afraid that you may be lonely or worried over something. Remember with God, you are NEVER lost~

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Today's Devotion

If you were to label how many "BESTEST" friends you have, what would you say? 1, 2, 3 or maybe more? To say you have a best friend in today's world means a lot. Remember growing up with that special friend that you 2 were ALWAYS together? I had spells of friendships like that. What about today- is it any different? I would say that it would only take 1 hand to count those that I would consider the bestest friends of the best of all. WOW - that was saying a lot. Anyway, we all need friends. How would you label your friends or what type of friends do you need? Here are a few examples:

Hang Out Friend - the one that is always ready and on the go....let's have lunch, let's go shopping, let's see a movie....etc.

Cry on the Shoulder Friend - this is the friend that listens to your heart and walks you through your trials.

Intimate Friend - this is the friend that you want to hug you when you are hurting or laugh with you until it hurts.

The Talkative Friend - this is the friend you have that never lets you talk, but always has something interesting to talk about.

Tell Me The Truth Friend - this could be a combination of all the friends listed above, but this one definitely won't hold back. He / She will tell you what you need to hear but don't want to hear.

Can you say you have 1 friend that is characterized as these? I would like to say I do. I hope you have a BESTEST friend that you can hang with, talk with, cry with, yell with....etc. Get what I am saying?

What I want you to remember with this is that we all have a friend that has all of the characteristics for everything we need in a friend. His name is Jesus Christ.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Proverbs 27:6