Monday Morning Message

Monday, December 8, 2014

The reaSON, the seaSON, the perSON! 12-8-14

A Miracle unnoticed, or unrecognized is no less impressive than one celebrated!

This brings us to the topic of Today's message...."CELEBRATE" Is the miracle in the celebration or the celebration in the miracle? Its both!

Many people seem to have this cloud looming over, during the Holidays, melancholy, depression, lack of excitement! All for many reasons, who lost a child, who lost a parent, who is sick, who lost their job, and well frankly, the list is as wide and varied as life is.

I am no different than anyone else, having had my share of life events and in times past, yes Its effected my joy because I allowed it BUT that is no longer. One thing my dearly departed parents would cringe at, is the knowledge that all they did to make the holidays special for myself and my siblings would be hampered, hindered or halted by their absence. Even when they were alive, what fun would it have been on Christmas morning for all of us kids to wake up and find two people grumbling & complaining about all the hardships they faced, decorating, shopping, wrapping and all the 'fixins' that went into making it what it was?! No, they never said a word! The main message we received out of all of it was "enjoy"! Their main intention was to cause us to have JOY and then enjoy having us experience that joy!

The Lord showed me something so interesting. This is exactly how it is for us, here and now, right where we are. He wants us to recognize and appreciate the things that are worth focusing on. There are miracles every day; eyesight, hearing, sunrises, sunsets, conception, birth. In these miracles I have listed, we also have a picture of the GREATEST MIRACLE for which we could ever celebrate. To see Salvation, to hear the Good News, The rising of the Son- Jesus Christ, whom set the the Stars and the planets in their orbit, the conception of God as Man in the womb or Mary and His humble birth into the very fabric of humanity which He himself wove and spun!

This is the REAL celebration, this is the real JOY! The miracle is Christ and the celebration needs to go on. In little ways, in big ways, in the every day! Do not let the enemy rob you of this joy! Recognize that life is for the living. Even if its only the memories of Christmas past that gentle pluck at your heart, embrace them. Find something worth celebrating and do it to the very best of your ability!

The best gift we can give the LORD, is to recognize His gift to us, to do our best to LOVE others and to help lighten their load, gifts of kindness mean more than gold. Gifts of friendship, time, laughter, harmony, these are the gifts that make the biggest impact! I hope you get and give gifts such as these, that is my wish!

Christmas isn't in the day, it's in the hearts and minds of those who celebrate Gods goodness. It's early enough still, you can celebrate all the miraculous & wondrous things all around you. Start today!

Psalm 118:24

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 145:7

They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.

“Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy. Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon” Philippians 4:4-5

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field” – Matthew 13:44

To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen – Jude 1:2-5

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you? – 1 Thessalonians 3:9

For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord. Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. – Psalm 27:5-7

Hate evil, you lovers of the Eternal. He protects the souls of those who follow Him; He rescues them from the devices of the wicked. Light is sown in the just; as it grows, it brings joy to the pure of heart. Celebrate the Eternal God, all you who are faithful; offer thanks to His holy name. – Psalm 97:10-12

“Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.” – Luke 6:22-23

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3

Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. – Psalm 126:2-3

Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. - Psalm 4:6-8

And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. – Psalm 27:6

Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. – Psalm 47:1-3

My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered. – Psalm 71:23

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Reserve your blessings by serving others 12/1/14

We all know we should give more, who hasn't had an inspiration to do this or that, here or there, especially at the holidays! The real spark is when you are so inspired and just give into it, with no hesitations! No matter where you are on the abundance scale, there is always something you can do, give or offer. Sometimes, you just have to be creative. After all, its the thought that counts, the intent and the follow through!

There are certain laws, which God orchestrated for our experiences here, such as gravity, attraction and gratitude. Gravity keeps you from floating off into space, a good thing in my opinion, but it can certainly be harmful, if not understood or misused; I remember my brother learning about it, when he received a gift for Christmas one year called 'Kirbangers' (shortly there after they were pulled from the market) LOL

If you are a blessing to others, YOU will also, likewise, be blessed! Those blessings are innumerable, because like a pebble thrown into a brook, the ripples just spread! Far and wide, it creates an effect and sets in motion a vibration of openness, thankfulness and gratitude!

If you're needing some inspiration or suggestions, allow me...

1. Food for the Poor....they are reputable and they do marvelous things for the poorest of the poor.
----> http://www.foodforthepoor.org/

2. http://fhlkidsranch.com an orphanage in the Phillipines that cares for 40+ children, housing, feeding, clothing and education them, with LOVE!

3. Send a simple card, a thank you, some newspaper clippings, some comics, a crossword puzzle, anything. Our Heroes deserve to know they are appreciated!
http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/holiday-mail-for-heroes

The main point here is that it doesn't have to be some over the top gesture, and you would be surprised what you can do or come up with when you are inspired enough and open to giving!

The REAL gift is in the GIVING. Its my prayer that you will discover this JOY for yourself!

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Have a BLESSED week!

Deuteronomy 15:10

Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.

Deuteronomy 16:17

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.

1 Chronicles 29:9

Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the Lord with a whole heart, and King David also rejoiced greatly.

Proverbs 3:27

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

Proverbs 11:24-25

There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered.

Proverbs 21:26

…the righteous gives and does not hold back.

Proverbs 22:9

He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will never want, but he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

Malachi 3:10

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.

Matthew 6:3-4

But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

Mark 12:41-44

And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.”

Luke 3:11

And he would answer and say to them, “The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do likewise.”

Luke 6:30

Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him wouldn’t perish, but would have eternal life.

Acts 20:35

In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Romans 12:8

…Or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.

2 Corinthians 9:10

Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness;

Philippians 4:15-17

And you yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; for even in Thessalonica you send a gift more than once for my needs. Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.

James 2:15-16

If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?

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Monday, November 24, 2014

GOoD Hugs! 11/24/14

I have two cats, one is very affectionate and would let me do just about anything I wanted, he just loves and trusts me that much! The other one, well, she desires to be close, to have attention, but she shrugs at being held. In fact she often resists, and meows as if she is being tortured. She must not like being flipped over on her back or being constrained!? Oh well, sometimes, she earns her keep by allowing me a quick hug and a kiss on her fuzzy little head! Even after I set her down, after all her whining and wriggling, she swings back around to rub against my leg, secretly she likes it, she feels my love, I just know it!

This reminded me of something. I watched in a video the other day, God carries us, and holds us close because He too is just so fond of us. He is concerned, loving and ever vigilant over what may come upon us. We can rest assured that even when we feel the most alone, confused, hurt or dismayed; He is right there, witnessing, encouraging, shadowing our every movement, every moment of the ordeal! He is also there for every accomplishment, every victory and happy event, smiling from ear to ear like a proud parent!

Many of us will get to spend time with friends and family over these next few weeks. Many people will also not be able to be with the ones they love, for various reasons, illness, death or locational displacement, especially our Service men & women. Lets hold them up in prayer during this Holiday season.

We know that God works through people. We know that we all need and enjoy a good hug once in a while. Would you consider giving every person you come across during this Holiday a warm and gracious hug. Allow the love of the Lord to flow through you unto them! Instead of the usual handshake, or quick kiss on the cheek, give them a warm and meaningful embrace! It really does Make such a difference!

Life would be very bland if we didn't have the contrast of what doesn't feel good to appreciate what DOES feel good. So, the best way to deal with things that may arise that don't fit into the "feel good" category, is to acknowledge them and then turn your attention to the contrasting opposite. It works every time, I promise! Its based on the mindset of, "if you know you're heading the wrong way, don't keep traveling down that wrong turn", start from where you are and head toward where you want to be!

I pray that when you're dreaming or driving or just sitting with yourself, in a quiet moment, that you will be able to feel Gods embrace, so tangibly distinguishable. Where every fear is squashed, every worry vanishes, comfort overtakes you physically and you feel so alive, so valuable, so loved! Because you are!

"Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms." Psalm 68:19

Deut 33:27
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

Isaiah 40:11
"11 He tends his flock like a shepherd:
He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart;
he gently leads those that have young."

Listen to this great song and video: "Walk with me", by Jesus Culture!