When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. 2 Thessalonians 1:10
I thought this was a really neat verse. The word admired is a very sweet word and to think of all of the believers admiring our amazing Savior is so precious! He deserves all admiration yet so often he gets none from us. I am so thankful that HE keeps loving me even when I drift away once again from dwelling on His greatness. I want Him to have all of my admiration.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Right now I am reading the book "Preparing to be a Help Meet" by Debi Pearl and it has really been good! I am very much enjoying it. I am also enjoying harp. I can play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Hot Cross Buns" :) Just an update on me:)
I am reading through Psalms and it is just so wonderful to see God's Word rightly divided in Paul's writings. In Psalms they were under the law and yet the love that David had for the law was emence. We have God's awesome grace, do we truly love it as David loved the law? Do we talk of it, glory in it, and praise Him for it??? I am so thankful that God made the gospel so simple!
To have peace knowing that I am saved only by believing that Christ died, was buried, and rose again for me!!! No works should be added because HE completed the work!!! Many think these things need to be done for salvation or "just to make sure": Praying a prayer, being baptized, walking the isle, believing Jesus Christ is Lord...none of these things will save you. Yes Jesus Christ is Lord but believing that will not save you. HE has made it SO simple and we, corrupt man, pervert his perfect gift. We add our own two cents worth, and adding these things takes glory away from Jesus Christ. HE DOESN"T NEED ANY HELP FROM US!!!! He IS PERFECT! May we glory in grace!
I am reading through Psalms and it is just so wonderful to see God's Word rightly divided in Paul's writings. In Psalms they were under the law and yet the love that David had for the law was emence. We have God's awesome grace, do we truly love it as David loved the law? Do we talk of it, glory in it, and praise Him for it??? I am so thankful that God made the gospel so simple!
To have peace knowing that I am saved only by believing that Christ died, was buried, and rose again for me!!! No works should be added because HE completed the work!!! Many think these things need to be done for salvation or "just to make sure": Praying a prayer, being baptized, walking the isle, believing Jesus Christ is Lord...none of these things will save you. Yes Jesus Christ is Lord but believing that will not save you. HE has made it SO simple and we, corrupt man, pervert his perfect gift. We add our own two cents worth, and adding these things takes glory away from Jesus Christ. HE DOESN"T NEED ANY HELP FROM US!!!! He IS PERFECT! May we glory in grace!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
1 Corinthians 16:14
Let all your things be done with charity.
I thought that was a really neat verse. LET ALL your things...not just when we feel like giving charity but at ALL times. And as we know we can't wake up one morning and say "okay I am going to be more loving today" because we will fail. The Bible says LET and God says that because love is a fruit of the Spirit and we simply have to get out of the way and let the Spirit lead in every thing we do and if we do that ALL of our things will be done with charity. Anytime the Spirit is leading, love will be flowing.
Let all your things be done with charity.
I thought that was a really neat verse. LET ALL your things...not just when we feel like giving charity but at ALL times. And as we know we can't wake up one morning and say "okay I am going to be more loving today" because we will fail. The Bible says LET and God says that because love is a fruit of the Spirit and we simply have to get out of the way and let the Spirit lead in every thing we do and if we do that ALL of our things will be done with charity. Anytime the Spirit is leading, love will be flowing.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Philippians 2:21
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.
This verse was one that I had always read over but when I read it today it really impacted me. I thought it was amazing to think about! Most of the time I am seeking what will make me happy and comfortable not things that are Jesus'. My prayer is that I would grow more and more into seeking the things which are Jesus Christ's. The things that will last in eternity. Things that bring glory to my precious Lord! Joy really does come from completely surrendering to Him and letting the Spirit lead in situations. May we all strive to seek the things which are Jesus Christ's not the things of this world!
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.
This verse was one that I had always read over but when I read it today it really impacted me. I thought it was amazing to think about! Most of the time I am seeking what will make me happy and comfortable not things that are Jesus'. My prayer is that I would grow more and more into seeking the things which are Jesus Christ's. The things that will last in eternity. Things that bring glory to my precious Lord! Joy really does come from completely surrendering to Him and letting the Spirit lead in situations. May we all strive to seek the things which are Jesus Christ's not the things of this world!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ:" Philippians 1:27a.
I read this today and thought of how refreshing it is to be around fellow believers and to spend our time rejoicing in all that Christ has done for us! To talk of His amazing grace and unconditional love! That is why I made this blog. I want this to be a place that we can each share what we learning, reading, or seeing in God's Word. To share our experiences as believers and to talk of our amazing Savior!
I am so thankful that God's grace stands true and that He has forgiven me already for all of my sins. I have failed in this area of waiting faithfully especially in thoughts which seems to be the hardest thing to conquer. I have recently seen that it isn't about trying not to think thoughts that would dishonor God it is about making God my LIFE! If my mind is dwelling on Him there is no room for unwanted things to be present in my mind. Not to say that I don't still fail in the area of thoughts but I know that it is not ME that has to control them. It is letting the Spirit lead in every area of my life and what will follow is love, joy, peace, longsuffering...the fruit of the Spirit. May we as Christians give up our wants, desires, and even needs to God and trust Him. Trust His descisions because He really does know what is best for us, because He sees the big picture!
In Christ, Hannah
I read this today and thought of how refreshing it is to be around fellow believers and to spend our time rejoicing in all that Christ has done for us! To talk of His amazing grace and unconditional love! That is why I made this blog. I want this to be a place that we can each share what we learning, reading, or seeing in God's Word. To share our experiences as believers and to talk of our amazing Savior!
I am so thankful that God's grace stands true and that He has forgiven me already for all of my sins. I have failed in this area of waiting faithfully especially in thoughts which seems to be the hardest thing to conquer. I have recently seen that it isn't about trying not to think thoughts that would dishonor God it is about making God my LIFE! If my mind is dwelling on Him there is no room for unwanted things to be present in my mind. Not to say that I don't still fail in the area of thoughts but I know that it is not ME that has to control them. It is letting the Spirit lead in every area of my life and what will follow is love, joy, peace, longsuffering...the fruit of the Spirit. May we as Christians give up our wants, desires, and even needs to God and trust Him. Trust His descisions because He really does know what is best for us, because He sees the big picture!
In Christ, Hannah
Saturday, September 4, 2010
This morning I read through Ephesians 5 which is an amazing chapter!!! I love verses 19-20..."Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;"...that is such a good reminder for me because so often I get so caught up in the things happening around me that can get me down that I forget to thank God for ALL of the things He has given me. I am seated in the heavenlies, given all spiritual blessings, part of the body of Christ...the list could go on and on. May we strive to think on the things God has done for us and "give thanks always"!!!
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