" RECONCILED TO GOD "

Well here we are again, another week has come and
gone and I'm very excited to be with you. It is my
intention to give my Lord and my God the Worship and
Praise that He deserves. When I look at what others are
going through around the world, I say a prayer for them
then I thank the Lord for blessing all in my sphere of
influence. Being reconciled to God is essential in life.

In my opinion we must be vigilant about the things
of God. Please understand that ruptured relationships
can truly impede our relationship with the Father.
Also take note, if and when you have a problem or
complaint with a friend, we should resolve the problem
as soon as possible. We are being fraudulent if we
claim to love God while we have unforgivingness and
hate for others. Just so you know, our attitudes
towards others reflect our relationship with the
Father. (23) " Therefore if you are presenting
your offering at the altar, and then remember
that your brother has something against you
(24) Leave your offering there before the altar
and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and
then come and present your offering
(Matt 5: 23-24).

Be reconciled to God, and all in which he stands
for. Are you connected, I mean truly sold out to
Christ? GOD BRINGS US BACK TO HIMSELF
(Reconciles Us ) BY BLOTTING OUT OUR
SINS AND MAKING US RIGHTEOUS.
Because we have been reconciled to God, we have
the privilege of encouraging others to do the same,
and thus we are those who have the " Word Of
Reconciliation". If someone says " I love God,"
and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one
who does not love his brother when he has
seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.

Reconciliation means reestablishing relationship.
Christ has reconciled us to God and to others. Many
barriers come between people-race, social status, sex,
personality differences-but Christ can break down
these barriers. Jesus Christ can transform our most
hopeless relationships into deep and loving friendships.

We should be receptive to those who want to make
peace with us. When God's influence in our lives
attract people-even enemies-we must take the
opportunity to reach out to them with God's love.
Always be open to Reconciliation.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" AMEN "

Some of us are preparing for Hurricane Irene, and
others felt the wrath of an earthquake of 5.8 magnitude.
I'm sure that the Lord has allowed mother-Nature, ha,ha,
ha, to have her way around the globe. Know matter what
we're facing in life we must Trust God...Amen.

Today's subject is the word " AMEN ". My Bible says:
so be it, a Hebrew adverb meaning " Truly " a title for
Christ as the true one. How often do you say Amen
meaning that you agree with what is being said or
done. The very last verse in the bible says: " The grace of
the Lord Jesus be with (all) Amen. (or with God's
people) (In other words grace be with the saints).
Now once again when we say Amen we're saying
that we agree. In my humble opinion a man needs
to be very careful what he agrees with.

" Come, Lord Jesus." In a world of problems, persecutions,
evil, and immorality, the Father calls us to endure in our faith.
God is in control, we don't know the day or the hour, but
Jesus is coming soon and unexpectedly. This is good news to
those of us who trust him, but a terrible message for those
have rejected him and stand under judgment. Quickly
means at any moment, and we must be ready for him,
always prepared for his return. Don't let Jesus' sudden
return catch you off guard. Christ invites anyone to come and
drink of the water of life. Amen

" Amen " at the end of prayers to affirm or express approval.
(I agree with) Amen is a word used to re enforce a statement.
AND ALL THE PEOPLE SHALL SAY, 'AMEN.'

The true secret of joy and peace-imitating Christ and
serving others. By focusing our minds on Christ we will
learn unity, humility, joy, and peace. We will also be
motivated to live for him. As a Christian I know that I
can live in an assured manner, having conviction for
him because I/we have " The grace of the Lord Jesus
Christ " with us.

LAST POINT: The path to deeper spiritual life
is not through religious duties, special knowledge,
or secrets; it is only through a clear connection with
our Lord Jesus Christ. We must never let anything
come between us and our Savior...Amen.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" RELAXATION "

Thanks so much for stopping by, I'm so very pleased
that you've taken the time to come see about me.
Today's subject is " Relaxation " so kick your shoes off
and navigate yourself to the must comfortable chair
that you own and relax.

" Relaxation " is the act of relaxing or the state of
being relaxed: Lessening of Tension. OK, let's not
take rest and relaxation for granted. While it's true
that money, fame, and belongings can't be taken with
us from this life, God's people can produce fruit that
survives even death. God will remember our Love,
Kindness, and Faithfulness, and those who accept
Christ through our witness. be sure that your values
are in line with God's values, and decide today to
produce fruit that last forever.

This is the time of year when most of us look too
rest by going on vacation. I'm confident that you have
already gone somewhere or you're in the planning stage.
We work all year long and we look for that special time
when we get to let our hair down. Finally spending
quality time with those we love is vital as we all must
have R/R. Even Joshua reminded the people that our
Lord God will give you rest. We must not allow the
things of life to overwhelm us. One may be carrying
life changing burdens such as (1) Sin in our lives,
(2) an overabundance of demands from puritanical
like leaders (Matt 23:4; Acts 15:10). (3) In some
parts of this big world oppression and yes persecution,
or (4) weariness in the search for God. Listen, Jesus
frees people from all these burdens. Now, the rest
that Jesus promises is Love, Healing, and Peace with
God, not the end of all labor. A relationship with God
changes meaningless, wearisome toil into spiritual
productivity and purpose.

" Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for
Him (Psalm 37:7).

Jesus had to get up very early just to get some
time alone. This is what I also do, and I suggest
that you do the same. If Jesus needed solitude
for prayer and refreshment, how much more is
that true for us? Now, don't become so busy that
life turns into a flurry of activity leaving no room
for quiet fellowship alone with God. No matter
how much you have to do, you should always have
time for prayer.

If during your day you are keeping appointments
with business and family members, why not make
and keep your first hours open for Jesus.
" And so after waiting patiently, Abraham
received what was promised " (Heb. 6:15).

Until Next Time...

Jim

" STUMBLING BLOCKS IN LIFE "

No problem in life is too intricate for the Father if you are willing to allow Him to assist you. God has already demonstrated His ability to work in all things for good.

Question: " Is anything too difficult for the Lord? "

Now, with that being said; at times, God must discipline us to help us. This is similar to a loving parent's disciplining his child. As we all know receiving discipline is not always easy nor enjoyable to the child, but is essential to teach him/her right from wrong. The Word of God says that " All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful to the child, but it is essential to teach him/her right from wrong. The Bible says that all discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness" (Heb. 12:11). When you feel God's hand of correction, accept it as proof of his love. Realize that God is urging you to follow his paths instead of stubbornly going your own way.

Running away from our problems rarely solves them. It is wise to return to our problems, face them squarely, accept God's promise of help, correct our attitudes, and act as we should. Please understand that sometimes we just simply have to wait. When we ask God for something and have to wait, it is a temptation to take matters into our own hands and interfere with God's plans.

Last Point: Many people believe that Christianity should offer a problem - free life. Consequently, as life gets tough, they draw back disappointed. Instead they should determine to prevail with God through life's storm. Problems and difficulties are painful but inevitable; you might as well see them as opportunities for growth. You can prevail with God unless you have troubles to prevail over.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" Worldliness "

My Very Best,

Well here we are again another week has come an gone. How are you making it, are you starting to feel somewhat worthless? Please practice looking up and calling on the name of Jesus in all circumstances. It's vital that we stay connected.

Being worldly is loving the things of the world more than the things of God. Some people think that worldliness is limited to eternal behavior-the people we associate with the places we go, the activities we enjoy. Worldliness is also internal because it begins in the heart and is characterized by three attitudes: (1) The lust of the
flesh - preoccupation with gratifying physical desires (2) The lust of the eyes - craving and accumulating things, bowing to the god of materialism; and (3) The boastful pride of life - obsession with one's status or importance. When the serpent tempted Eve (Genesis 3:6), he tempted her in these areas. Also, when the devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness, these were his three areas of attack. Please take heed if the devil had the nerve to tempt Jesus Christ the Son Of God, he will continue to come after us. By contrast, God values self - control, a spirit of generosity, and a commitment to humble service. It is possible to give the impression of avoiding worldly pleasure while still harboring worldly attitudes in one's heart. It is possible, like Jesus, to Love sinners and spend time with them while maintaining a commitment to the values of God's kingdom. What value are most important to you? Do your actions reflect the world's values or God's values?

Now, we are to avoid worldly chatter. In critical areas of christian teaching, we must carefully work through disagreements. but when we bicker long hours over words and theories that are not central to the christian faith and life, we only provoke anger and hurt feelings. Even if " Empty Chatter " reaches a resolution, it gains little ground they keep believers constantly focusing on false doctrine or unhelpful trivialities. Don't let anything keep you from work and service to God.

Last Point: The Word of God teaches us to say " NO " to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self - controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. It is not enough to renounce sin and evil desires; we must also live actively for God. To fight ungodliness and worldly desires we must say no to temptation, but we must also say yes to active service for Christ.