The Daily Blueprint
for 4/26/10
Find The Rest
Jeremiah 6:16b
You will find rest for your souls!
Do you want to find rest?
It seems in the day and age in which we live in - few people get enough rest -few Bible believing God Fearing Jesus loving people spend enough time resting at Jesus' feet -
This includes those of us who do daily devotionals online - I cannot count how many times I have rushed to my keyboard to just type it out - leaving only to find I didn't spend that much time with God - now what I don't want to do is get legalistic and make my relationship with Christ a by rules thing - and I don't want to get to the point of measuring how much time I spend with and how much time I don't spend with God - that could get to be splitting hairs - I say all this to say - that we need rest - we need real honest to goodness rest - rest for our souls - they do get weiry - this world can throw a lot at us - on many levels we are all worn out - we have too much - we do too much - we watch too much -eat too much - spend too much - and yet we rest little!
We must find rest for our souls - and where we look does matter - we must look for this rest in no other place but GOD alone - I have to admit I have been woundering a round a little these days - and what I am finding is that there is no one like JESUS - the world who claims to want us - cannot care for us like our Savior - no one else can do to us what JESUS can do to us - HE can take our broken heart and make it brand new - He can take our sins away never to return! HE can change the course of our lives -
but do this we need HIM and in HIM we find our rest - and without rest we become brittle and dry up - we become lifeless - make sure the life in you is not your own!
The life we live by faith must in lived out in CHRIST!
Tired? Has it been a busy day? Do you catch yourself coming and going?
Well go to CHRIST now and lay it all down -
may we contiune to follow our LORD where ever and when ever He leads us -
and we will find rest - real lasting much needed rest!
Word to the wise:If you are lonely, lost and confused - reach out to JESUS
HE WILL PULL YOU THROUGH!
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BECAUSE OF CHRIST we find rest!!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/26/10
ONCE YOU HAVE JESUS - YOU HAVE THE BEST REST!
4/27/2010
4/26/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 4/6/10
When HE died
Romans 5:8
God demonstrates HIS own love for us in this:
While we were still sinners CHRIST died for us!
Life is not easy - to some this is an understatement - many in my circle of life are suffering - some have been healed - some rejoice - but many I am afraid have allowed this world to let them down - the cirumstances of life cause them to become down cast - sadly I am fitting into the group lately - it's been a season of questioning - but in the midst of that - JESUS is still LORD! The good news is we don't have to get it right - we just need to know CHRIST! The good news is GOD sent HIS SON not when we were cleaned off - not when we were wroth saving - HE saved us in our current condition - HE came knowing full well all the sins we would commit - HE came knowing that at times we would deny Him - turn against Him and run the other way -
the WORD says that while we were yet sinners - When we were our most far away from God - HE Sent HIS SON - remarkable - it's been a tough life lately - but this does not dimish how good GOD is - HE IS GOOD - HE KNOWS WHAT'S BEST!
HE DIED WHEN WE REJECTED HIM - we were in the crowd - we were in those who drove the nails - our sins put JESUS there - HE became sin for oursakes and took on God's wrath HIMSELF - all while we were lost in our sins - not when we got right with HIM - not when we came to HIM - HE did this because of HIS great love for us!
When HE died - it was for you and for me - when HE died it was to end once and for all - all the questions of who JESUS was - When HE rose from the dead -
those questions were answered - and the answer is JESUS is GOD!
In today's world that seems far-fetched - in the world of today it's become popular to reject God - it's become popular to deny who CHRIST really is - despite this JESUS still died for us - it could be said all our sins brought HIM here to die - but HE never turned back - but followed HIS FATHER to the CROSS and Beyound -
Remember the redeemson story is all about the SON!
WHEN HE DIED - WE WERE SAVED!
Word to the wise: I am so thankful JESUS died for us -
That HE came when HE Did - and endured the CROSS to save us!
" IT IS FINISHED!!!" amen!
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BECAUSE OF CHRIST we can face tomorrow without guilt!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/6/10
JESUS WAS BORN TO DIE - HE LIVED TO DIE - AND WE LIVE BECAUSE HE DIED!
for 4/6/10
When HE died
Romans 5:8
God demonstrates HIS own love for us in this:
While we were still sinners CHRIST died for us!
Life is not easy - to some this is an understatement - many in my circle of life are suffering - some have been healed - some rejoice - but many I am afraid have allowed this world to let them down - the cirumstances of life cause them to become down cast - sadly I am fitting into the group lately - it's been a season of questioning - but in the midst of that - JESUS is still LORD! The good news is we don't have to get it right - we just need to know CHRIST! The good news is GOD sent HIS SON not when we were cleaned off - not when we were wroth saving - HE saved us in our current condition - HE came knowing full well all the sins we would commit - HE came knowing that at times we would deny Him - turn against Him and run the other way -
the WORD says that while we were yet sinners - When we were our most far away from God - HE Sent HIS SON - remarkable - it's been a tough life lately - but this does not dimish how good GOD is - HE IS GOOD - HE KNOWS WHAT'S BEST!
HE DIED WHEN WE REJECTED HIM - we were in the crowd - we were in those who drove the nails - our sins put JESUS there - HE became sin for oursakes and took on God's wrath HIMSELF - all while we were lost in our sins - not when we got right with HIM - not when we came to HIM - HE did this because of HIS great love for us!
When HE died - it was for you and for me - when HE died it was to end once and for all - all the questions of who JESUS was - When HE rose from the dead -
those questions were answered - and the answer is JESUS is GOD!
In today's world that seems far-fetched - in the world of today it's become popular to reject God - it's become popular to deny who CHRIST really is - despite this JESUS still died for us - it could be said all our sins brought HIM here to die - but HE never turned back - but followed HIS FATHER to the CROSS and Beyound -
Remember the redeemson story is all about the SON!
WHEN HE DIED - WE WERE SAVED!
Word to the wise: I am so thankful JESUS died for us -
That HE came when HE Did - and endured the CROSS to save us!
" IT IS FINISHED!!!" amen!
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BECAUSE OF CHRIST we can face tomorrow without guilt!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/6/10
JESUS WAS BORN TO DIE - HE LIVED TO DIE - AND WE LIVE BECAUSE HE DIED!
The Daily Blueprint
for 4/5/10
Fulfilled
LUKE 24:44
And HE said unto them, These are My words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you , that all these things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning Me!
Today is the first day of the rest of our lives-
the pinnacle of our faith was remembered yesterday - let's stop and pause a moment to remember what took place - Jesus the perfect Son of God - came to this world as a baby - He grew into a man - and His whole life He never sinned - He called 12 men to follow Him for three years - then HE died for our sins - put in the tomb and rose again the third day! All for us He did this - He fullfilled what was written about Himself 100 of years before He was even on this planet - remarkable - but not for God!
We are to now move on in our lives with this promise that when our lives are over - what JESUS did for us - will bring us into HIS Kingdom forever - He paid for it in His blood - never let the enemy make you doubt this - it is all we have - it's all we need -
Jesus fulfilled all that was ask of Him by God - He did exactly what HE was called to do - He got it done! He died for our sins - the sinless for the sinfull - He came from Heaven on a rescue misson to save us - His mission is now complete - and is repeated every time someone comes to Christ and takes HIM as their Savior -
What JESUS did for us is priceless - in this we have hope!
Hope is what we need today - many are living empty lives without meaning - many are throwing away their lives - the life God gave them - many are living it up now - only to lose their very souls - Let JESUS fulfill in you what HE did through His Life - Death and Resurection - JESUS LIVES and we now live as well -
there is no life outside of Christ - no life worth living - CHRIST is to be our all in our -
HE is the only way to the Father - HE is our only hope -
so if you are feeling hopeless today - empty - without hope -
turn to the ONE who has given HIS very life to bring us life!
The very ONE who laid HIS life down - the very ONE who
loves us in a way we cannot understand - Go to HIM today-
and leave behind the empty lives - and be fulfilled!
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Word to the wise: If you feel hopeless - maybe you don't have the ONE who brings us hope! Really seek HIM - do you know HIM? Is HE In your mind but not your heart? Ask HIM!
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BECAUSE OF CHRIST we live & we don't die!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/5/10
LIFE APART FROM CHRIST IS NOT LIFE AT ALL!
for 4/5/10
Fulfilled
LUKE 24:44
And HE said unto them, These are My words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you , that all these things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning Me!
Today is the first day of the rest of our lives-
the pinnacle of our faith was remembered yesterday - let's stop and pause a moment to remember what took place - Jesus the perfect Son of God - came to this world as a baby - He grew into a man - and His whole life He never sinned - He called 12 men to follow Him for three years - then HE died for our sins - put in the tomb and rose again the third day! All for us He did this - He fullfilled what was written about Himself 100 of years before He was even on this planet - remarkable - but not for God!
We are to now move on in our lives with this promise that when our lives are over - what JESUS did for us - will bring us into HIS Kingdom forever - He paid for it in His blood - never let the enemy make you doubt this - it is all we have - it's all we need -
Jesus fulfilled all that was ask of Him by God - He did exactly what HE was called to do - He got it done! He died for our sins - the sinless for the sinfull - He came from Heaven on a rescue misson to save us - His mission is now complete - and is repeated every time someone comes to Christ and takes HIM as their Savior -
What JESUS did for us is priceless - in this we have hope!
Hope is what we need today - many are living empty lives without meaning - many are throwing away their lives - the life God gave them - many are living it up now - only to lose their very souls - Let JESUS fulfill in you what HE did through His Life - Death and Resurection - JESUS LIVES and we now live as well -
there is no life outside of Christ - no life worth living - CHRIST is to be our all in our -
HE is the only way to the Father - HE is our only hope -
so if you are feeling hopeless today - empty - without hope -
turn to the ONE who has given HIS very life to bring us life!
The very ONE who laid HIS life down - the very ONE who
loves us in a way we cannot understand - Go to HIM today-
and leave behind the empty lives - and be fulfilled!
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Word to the wise: If you feel hopeless - maybe you don't have the ONE who brings us hope! Really seek HIM - do you know HIM? Is HE In your mind but not your heart? Ask HIM!
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BECAUSE OF CHRIST we live & we don't die!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/5/10
LIFE APART FROM CHRIST IS NOT LIFE AT ALL!
The Daily Blueprint
for 4/2/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010
• The Cross - GOOD FRIDAY
Luke 23:33-34a
And when they had come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left..Then JESUS said" FATHER forgive them for they know not what they do!"
It all lead up to this place - Gogotha - or the place of the skull - also called the place of death - the hill we know as Calvary - this was God's goal for His Son - to die for the sins of man-
Jesus came to this world willingly
- He endured the trial without even speaking one word - He held His peace like no one before Him or after Him would!
Jesus willingly endured this for us - He paid the price in full for our sins- "It's finished" was one cry for the cross - another cry was "Father forgive them for they know not what they do!" Imagine Jesus in dire pain - suffering - and still worried about those who did it to Him - He asked God to forgive them - remarkable - Jesus did all this because He deemed us worth saving - The Romans came up with this ugly execution designed for maximum suffering - and to stand as a sign for anyone else who dared crossed the Government or Religious leaders - This involved nailing the victim down to two wooden boards - nailed together - in which they hung for hours or even days -
Jesus knew what He was going to endure for us -
He knew all the suffering, and all the pain He would suffer - but He didn't turn back - in the face of such pain - He stayed the course - He did what was needed for you and for me -
The cost of the cross was great - JESUS the LORD endured it for you and for me - He breathed HIS Last and died - but before He did - He said - "It Is Finished" another words - Nothing is left to pay - what JESUS came to accomplish - He did - He did it all for you and for me! The Cross was the final deed that was needed - the Cross is where our sins were placed on JESUS - if you don't have a personal relationship with CHRIST - why not take this GOOD FRIDAY and give your life to HIM - why not allow HIM to change you - He will cover your sin - your old nasty dirty sin - HE has nailed it to the cross - Surrender and repent today and make it a Good Friday!
Follow JESUS from the cross to the grave -
Soon the Son of God will be buried in a borrowed tomb -- all hope seemed lost -- join me tomorrow as we talk about the grave of JESUS our LORD - thankfully He stayed in there only three days!!!!!!
JESUS Endured the cross for you and for me -
HE took our sins -- our sickness -- and allowed the nails to pierce His hands and feet - Death was the goal - but it was not the end of the story- stay tuned for Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday!
Coming Tomorrow -
Holy Saturday -
• The Grave & Livin In Prayer!
Coming Easter Sunday -
• The Resurrection!!!!!
Stay tuned!
EASTER NOTES:
JESUS Suffered and died - HE paid the price - His blood was poured out for our sins - Our sins put HIM there- but HIS love for us kept HIM there - let it be known that JESUS could have come down from the cross and 10,000 angels could have rescued HIM but we would all have been lost - JESUS said NO! And HE laid down HIS Life for us!!! Amen! Praise GOD!
l scripture from the King James Version of the Bible (c) 1976 (Thomas Nelson, INC.) Nashville,Tn
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©2010 BUILDING ON THE WORD MINISTRIES
GOD'S Word is the blueprint for a life lived for CHRIST
for 4/2/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010
• The Cross - GOOD FRIDAY
Luke 23:33-34a
And when they had come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left..Then JESUS said" FATHER forgive them for they know not what they do!"
It all lead up to this place - Gogotha - or the place of the skull - also called the place of death - the hill we know as Calvary - this was God's goal for His Son - to die for the sins of man-
Jesus came to this world willingly
- He endured the trial without even speaking one word - He held His peace like no one before Him or after Him would!
Jesus willingly endured this for us - He paid the price in full for our sins- "It's finished" was one cry for the cross - another cry was "Father forgive them for they know not what they do!" Imagine Jesus in dire pain - suffering - and still worried about those who did it to Him - He asked God to forgive them - remarkable - Jesus did all this because He deemed us worth saving - The Romans came up with this ugly execution designed for maximum suffering - and to stand as a sign for anyone else who dared crossed the Government or Religious leaders - This involved nailing the victim down to two wooden boards - nailed together - in which they hung for hours or even days -
Jesus knew what He was going to endure for us -
He knew all the suffering, and all the pain He would suffer - but He didn't turn back - in the face of such pain - He stayed the course - He did what was needed for you and for me -
The cost of the cross was great - JESUS the LORD endured it for you and for me - He breathed HIS Last and died - but before He did - He said - "It Is Finished" another words - Nothing is left to pay - what JESUS came to accomplish - He did - He did it all for you and for me! The Cross was the final deed that was needed - the Cross is where our sins were placed on JESUS - if you don't have a personal relationship with CHRIST - why not take this GOOD FRIDAY and give your life to HIM - why not allow HIM to change you - He will cover your sin - your old nasty dirty sin - HE has nailed it to the cross - Surrender and repent today and make it a Good Friday!
Follow JESUS from the cross to the grave -
Soon the Son of God will be buried in a borrowed tomb -- all hope seemed lost -- join me tomorrow as we talk about the grave of JESUS our LORD - thankfully He stayed in there only three days!!!!!!
JESUS Endured the cross for you and for me -
HE took our sins -- our sickness -- and allowed the nails to pierce His hands and feet - Death was the goal - but it was not the end of the story- stay tuned for Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday!
Coming Tomorrow -
Holy Saturday -
• The Grave & Livin In Prayer!
Coming Easter Sunday -
• The Resurrection!!!!!
Stay tuned!
EASTER NOTES:
JESUS Suffered and died - HE paid the price - His blood was poured out for our sins - Our sins put HIM there- but HIS love for us kept HIM there - let it be known that JESUS could have come down from the cross and 10,000 angels could have rescued HIM but we would all have been lost - JESUS said NO! And HE laid down HIS Life for us!!! Amen! Praise GOD!
l scripture from the King James Version of the Bible (c) 1976 (Thomas Nelson, INC.) Nashville,Tn
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GOD'S Word is the blueprint for a life lived for CHRIST
4/14/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 4/4/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010
• EASTER SUNDAY - THE RESURECTION!
Matthew 28:6
HE IS NOT HERE! FOR HE IS RISEN, AS HE SAID. Come and see where the LORD laid....
HE IS RISEN!
The greatest words ever spoken - HE IS RISEN!
Friday was all about the darkness of our sin and the awesome grace of an awesome God - Saturday was about the tomb - Jesus was laid to rest and it seemed all hope was gone - then that early Morning - they found an empty tomb!
And because the TOMB was empty - our lives now are full!
HE IS NOT HERE - for our sakes HE died - for our sakes HE rose again - all for us! JESUS was slain to give to us life - HIS life - we should never forget that empty tomb - the stone has been rolled away - the SON though slain on FRIDAY is alive today - all HE spoke was true!
Let's not forgive we serve a living Savior - not one who is gone - but lives now in us! JESUS rose again - He put an explanation point on that - HE ROSE AGAIN! HE took the sting from death - Rejoice! Rejoice!
The Darkness of FRIDAY has given away to the light of EASTER - HE LIVES - HE LIVES - HE LIVES!
Happy Resurrection Day!!!!!!!
Luke 24:5 & 6
And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth they (the angels) said unto them, "Why seek you the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!!!!
OUR LORD LIVES!
It's just like us to look in the wrong place - those seeking the body of JESUS didn't find HIS body alone - they found HIM!
The angels asked why seek the living among the dead?
Jesus endured the cross - but that was not the end -
for in three days HE would rise again-
Today is the day we celebrate what was done through the Son! Though He was murdered on Calvary - He rose again from the tomb and was seen by 500 witnesses -
Oh to see the Savior alive again - Oh to see HIS face-
why look for the living among the dead? Our Savior lives!
HE LIVES FOREVER! Rejoice dear family and friends - this is what it's all about - nothing else matters - just JESUS and what HE did for us - HE WON! WE WIN IN HIM!!!
No matter your circumstances today - rejoice in the risen LORD! For HE is no longer in the tomb, no longer on the cross but instead now lives in our hearts!!!!!!
JESUS DIED
JESUS WAS BURRIED
JESUS ROSE
Three Nails brought us the victory -
THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB POURED OUT
THE GRAVE EMPTY
500 saw HIM
Never the same - Living not among the dead
HE IS ALIVE!
REJOICE!
THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR LOVE FOR US - FOR DYING FOR US - BUT ALSO RISING FOR US! WE HAVE VICTORY IN YOU!
Thanks family and friends for your support doing this very hard time in my life - today I rejoice with you-
FOR CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY!
in THE RISEN ONE!
Daniel<><
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all scripture from the King James Version of the Bible (c) 1976 (Thomas Nelson, INC.) Nashville,Tn
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GOD'S Word is the blueprint for a life lived for CHRIST
for 4/4/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010
• EASTER SUNDAY - THE RESURECTION!
Matthew 28:6
HE IS NOT HERE! FOR HE IS RISEN, AS HE SAID. Come and see where the LORD laid....
HE IS RISEN!
The greatest words ever spoken - HE IS RISEN!
Friday was all about the darkness of our sin and the awesome grace of an awesome God - Saturday was about the tomb - Jesus was laid to rest and it seemed all hope was gone - then that early Morning - they found an empty tomb!
And because the TOMB was empty - our lives now are full!
HE IS NOT HERE - for our sakes HE died - for our sakes HE rose again - all for us! JESUS was slain to give to us life - HIS life - we should never forget that empty tomb - the stone has been rolled away - the SON though slain on FRIDAY is alive today - all HE spoke was true!
Let's not forgive we serve a living Savior - not one who is gone - but lives now in us! JESUS rose again - He put an explanation point on that - HE ROSE AGAIN! HE took the sting from death - Rejoice! Rejoice!
The Darkness of FRIDAY has given away to the light of EASTER - HE LIVES - HE LIVES - HE LIVES!
Happy Resurrection Day!!!!!!!
Luke 24:5 & 6
And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth they (the angels) said unto them, "Why seek you the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!!!!
OUR LORD LIVES!
It's just like us to look in the wrong place - those seeking the body of JESUS didn't find HIS body alone - they found HIM!
The angels asked why seek the living among the dead?
Jesus endured the cross - but that was not the end -
for in three days HE would rise again-
Today is the day we celebrate what was done through the Son! Though He was murdered on Calvary - He rose again from the tomb and was seen by 500 witnesses -
Oh to see the Savior alive again - Oh to see HIS face-
why look for the living among the dead? Our Savior lives!
HE LIVES FOREVER! Rejoice dear family and friends - this is what it's all about - nothing else matters - just JESUS and what HE did for us - HE WON! WE WIN IN HIM!!!
No matter your circumstances today - rejoice in the risen LORD! For HE is no longer in the tomb, no longer on the cross but instead now lives in our hearts!!!!!!
JESUS DIED
JESUS WAS BURRIED
JESUS ROSE
Three Nails brought us the victory -
THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB POURED OUT
THE GRAVE EMPTY
500 saw HIM
Never the same - Living not among the dead
HE IS ALIVE!
REJOICE!
THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR LOVE FOR US - FOR DYING FOR US - BUT ALSO RISING FOR US! WE HAVE VICTORY IN YOU!
Thanks family and friends for your support doing this very hard time in my life - today I rejoice with you-
FOR CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY!
in THE RISEN ONE!
Daniel<><
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all scripture from the King James Version of the Bible (c) 1976 (Thomas Nelson, INC.) Nashville,Tn
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GOD'S Word is the blueprint for a life lived for CHRIST
The Daily Blueprint
for 4/3/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010• The Grave - Holy Saturday
Matthew 27:57-61
When the evening had come, there came a rich man of Arimathea named Joseph, who also himself was a Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate and begged for the body of JESUS. Then Pilate commanded that the body be delivered. And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre and departed. And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
Joseph was a rich man - and also a follower of JESUS , he gave his new tomb to JESUS for he loved him - this was the least he could do he must have figured - Joseph placed a large rock at the door - and guards were placed there to be sure that Jesus' followers were not going to take His body away in the night - funny how they didn't count on the fact that JESUS would rise again just one day later -
Today we remember the grave - JESUS just breathed His last and Joseph had requested His body to burry it - I find it interesting that the two Marys are mentioned in this series of verses - it shows their great love for JESUS! Jesus was placed in a tomb - and was sealed in - no getting in or out for anyone but JESUS as you well know! Jesus went to the tomb having paid the price for our sins - having given to us salvation - having done all that was needed to save us! Jesus went to the tomb like we will go into our tombs - but unlike us - He would rise up again by His own power -proving once and for all that HE is KING of Kings and LORD of lords - HE would just spend three short days in this tomb - it must be noted that during this time the days began at sundown- not at dawn - our mind set is so much different then at this time -
Join me as we wait for JESUS to rise again - come Sunday all the horror of Friday will be behind HIM - HE will come out of the tomb - a tomb that was not even HIS - He would surpise about 500 people -and HiS followers will change the world-
Friday HE was on the cross - Saturday HE was in the grave -
SUNDAY HE WILL RISE AGAIN!!!!
JESUS DIED FOR YOU AND ME - OUR SINS PLACED HIM THERE BUT HIS LOVE FOR US KEPT HIM THERE! HE WILL RISE TOMORROW - LETS REMEMBER THE TOMB TODAY!
Coming Easter Sunday -
• The Resurrection!!!!!
Stay tuned!
EASTER NOTES:
JESUS was placed in a borrowed tomb - even in death HE had no place to lay HIS head - this place had to be given to HIM -
JESUS left heaven - HE didn't use HIS power to avoid the cross - but endured it for us - today we remember that JESUS died - and was burried in a borrowed tomb -
THE KING OF KINGS in a tomb - you can still hear the gasp from the angels!
l scripture from the King James Version of the Bible (c) 1976 (Thomas Nelson, INC.)
Nashville,Tn
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AND NOW A TIME OF PRAYER......
LIVIN IN PRAYER
The Prayer Ministry of Building On The Word Ministries
4/3/10
GOOD FRIDAY IS BEHIND US - HOLY SATURDAY IS AMONG US -
EASTER IS COMING - LET'S PRAY!
GOD IS GOOD AND FAITHFUL TO ANSWER OUR PRAYERS!!!!
Yours
In CHRISTDaniel<><
The Daily Blueprint
for 3/31/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010• The Last Super - Wednesday
Luke 22:15 & 16
...and He said unto them: "With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say unto you, I will not any more eat of thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of GOD!"
Today we are visiting the last supper of JESUS and HIS followers - Jesus said that He desired to have dinner with them before He was to suffer - the suffering would come a few hours after this dinner - Jesus knew this was the last time He would eat until He returned from the dead - He knew His time was short - He had his 11 find a place to hold this Last Supper - they did as He told them and it was set - the date with destiny was set - Jesus would eat with them one more time until He rose again and met them on the shore to eat fish - right now Jesus was talking to His followers and having a heart to heart - His time was short - it was during this dinner that Judas - filled with hate and evil - went into the night to sell Jesus to the religous leaders - Jesus' friend and follower had turned away and did the unthinkable - Judas sealed the deal - Jesus would be on the cross soon -
Judas only cared for himself - in the end - he ended his own life - Jesus washed the feet of the 12 - but one left - this dinner was His last - until He rose again - those who remained after Judas left - would soon suffer as well -
thier Savior would be taken away - and be charged like a common crimial except without sin - this dinner was very important - it was the last time JESUS would eat with His followers like this - in the future things would be different -
Jesus was showing them what it means to follow God - it means laying down your life - and giving yourself to others -
Jesus knew the cross was coming - He knew the pain He would endure - and He deemed us worth it!
Jesus is walking closer and closer to the cross - it's just up the hill - after prayer in the garden and arrest - Jesus would be lifted up - JESUS would die for our sins - and rise again....
Let's remember this last supper and when we celebrate it - remember what JESUS did for us - His great sacrifice is enough - it's all we need -
Let's sit at the table and recieve what GOD has for us -
let's worship JESUS and LORD and SAVIOR - not just over Holy Week -but over our whole lives..
Tomorrow we go to the garden - the place Jesus was when they took Him away to die - let's walk the path from the donkey ride to the open grave!
JESUS loves us so much that He willingly laid down HIS life - no one could take it from HIM - He laid it down! That's love!
Coming Tomorrow -
• The Garden
Coming Good Friday -• The Cross
Coming Holy Saturday -• The Grave
Coming Easter Sunday -
• The Resurrection & Livin In Prayer!
Stay tuned!
EASTER NOTES:
JESUS knew the cost HE would pay at the Cross - and yet HE Did not turn back - let's not turn back on our faith - but follow even when the way is not clear - JESUS did this for us!!!!
The Daily Blueprint
for 3/30/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010• Final Instructions - Tuesday
John 17:26
Jesus speaking to the Father:
...and I have declared unto them Your name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith You have loved me may be in them ,and I in them....
Just moments before Jesus was going to be arrested - tried and found guilty of crimes (sins) He never commited - HE still had some teaching to do - some basic instructions before leaving Earth for His now 11 followers - that was to remember that while JESUS and the FATHER are one - we as HIS children should be one - these often bickering men often tried to see who was the greatest - were not being told that they must be one - it's all about putting our agenda aside for God's - this is a tough thing for us and it was tough for them - but Jesus asked of the Father for this to come to pass - in the midst of the looming cross - Jesus was more concerned for those left behind - it's all about Jesus putting His followers before Himself - He was willing to lay down HIS life for us - we don't deserve what JESUS did, in the story of Holy Week -we are heading toward the cross - it's in view now - soon they will come and capture Jesus by force -but before that we must go to the garden - the last place Jesus and the Disciples will be together as they have been - Jesus would soon suffer and die - and be burried - but right now - Jesus is still teaching - still showing those He loved what it means to be one - that's His goal - that we all be one - in unity - this does not mean that we must be like the world - it's not a compermise - it's all about God's kingdom coming before this world's kingdom - it's about Jesus willingly paying our sin debt off in HIS blood - today Jesus is walking toward the cross - His goal is coming to pass even today!
Let's follow Jesus to the garden - to the last supper - and to the cross itself - this journey takes us on a hard walk but it's good to look back and see Jesus as He did this for us!
Jesus asked the Father that we would be as close as Him and HIS Father - that's the kind of Love JESUS ask for - a love with no bounds - a love without limits - beloved - let's celebrate the fact that JESUS died for us - for our sins - and that He has covered all of them - there are none left - they have taken as far as the East is from the West - celebrate freedom today - remember JESUS and what HE said - get into HIS word - and let's follow....
JESUS LOVED US SO MUCH - HE PRAYED FOR US -
SOON HIS PRAYER WILL BE SO DEEP HE WILL SWEAT BLOOD -
LET THE FATHER'S LOVE SHOW YOU JESUS' LOVE
The Daily Blueprint
for 3/12/10
A Good Name
Proverbs 21:1
A good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, and loving favor rather then silver and gold.
What's in a name - Shakespear said a rose by any other name would smell just a sweet - when we have children - we often try to come up with a good name for them -
today I want to tell you about an even better name - it's the name GOD has given us HIS children - and the name HE gave HIS SON is the greatest name of them all!
In biblical times - the names given often was a reflection of the childs personality -
another thing I heard about names is this - some cultures don't name their children until they reach a certain age so they can be sure that the child will live -
this is sad but true - many areas of the world have many children who die from disease and maulntition - pray for them - back to the devo - Today's verse talks about a name being better then great riches - this is the truth - When God calls your name and you respond - He gets praise - and you get to know Him - He knows your name -
and your name if you know Him will be written in the Lamb's book of life -
one day GOD will call your name and you will go home - much can be said about our names - often we have no idea what their meaning is - but in a funny twist - often our names stick to us - and we begin to fullfill what our name means - I know my name means God is my Judge - that means only HE can judge me - or anyone else for that matter - let's remember that GOD has given us a name - and that name is who we are -
First and foremost we are His children - second we are the children of our parents -
we have identy in Christ and in this world - but knowing Christ and walking with HIM Is most important - so past by worldly riches and still with a good name!
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Word to the wise: Remember GOD knows your name!
BECAUSE OF CHRIST we have a good name, Christian!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/12/10
JESUS MEANS SAVIOR - THE ANNOITED ONE!
for 3/12/10
A Good Name
Proverbs 21:1
A good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, and loving favor rather then silver and gold.
What's in a name - Shakespear said a rose by any other name would smell just a sweet - when we have children - we often try to come up with a good name for them -
today I want to tell you about an even better name - it's the name GOD has given us HIS children - and the name HE gave HIS SON is the greatest name of them all!
In biblical times - the names given often was a reflection of the childs personality -
another thing I heard about names is this - some cultures don't name their children until they reach a certain age so they can be sure that the child will live -
this is sad but true - many areas of the world have many children who die from disease and maulntition - pray for them - back to the devo - Today's verse talks about a name being better then great riches - this is the truth - When God calls your name and you respond - He gets praise - and you get to know Him - He knows your name -
and your name if you know Him will be written in the Lamb's book of life -
one day GOD will call your name and you will go home - much can be said about our names - often we have no idea what their meaning is - but in a funny twist - often our names stick to us - and we begin to fullfill what our name means - I know my name means God is my Judge - that means only HE can judge me - or anyone else for that matter - let's remember that GOD has given us a name - and that name is who we are -
First and foremost we are His children - second we are the children of our parents -
we have identy in Christ and in this world - but knowing Christ and walking with HIM Is most important - so past by worldly riches and still with a good name!
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Word to the wise: Remember GOD knows your name!
BECAUSE OF CHRIST we have a good name, Christian!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/12/10
JESUS MEANS SAVIOR - THE ANNOITED ONE!
3/30/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 3/22/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010
• The Praise (Psalm Sunday) - Monday
Mark 11:9-10a
...and they that went on before, and they followed, cried, saying, Hosanna: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD: (10)Hosanna in the Highest.
Today we begin the Holy Week series -
I appoligize for not doing a devo yesterday for Palm Sunday - however I will just cover that today....
Palm Sunday is the day in which our Lord Jesus came into the city of Jerselam - with the sole mission of dying for our sins a week later - Jesus came into the city riding on a donkey - this was what all kings did - but in HIS case - HE is King of Kings and Lord of Lords - He is GOD in the flesh - on this day it was like a parade - many worshiped JESUS this day - only to want HIM dead a week later - it's human nature - many want to follow the newest thing only to drop it a few days later -
JESUS came into the city as prophesy has dicated - Those who saw HIM got more of message then we do today - because we live in a different time - things that are written don't impact us like they did when it happened - we must get that back - today is a day of rejoicing for JESUS has come!
It's a day to celebrate the KING coming to the city to die -
HIS whole mission on Earth was to die for us and give us grace - JESUS has paid the price for us - it's not earned -
we must daily remember that - it's all about HIS grace -
let's walk with JESUS as He gets closer to the goal -
right now let's just worship HIM - like those spreading out their garments and palm branches - let's put our lives down at HIS feet and allow HIM to live in us -
Welcome to Holy Week -
Let's take some time this week to just seek God's face-
let's make sure to thank HIM for HIS SON - and for
HIS accoplishment of the goal set before HIM!
Let's praise the LORD - HOSANNA in the HIGHTEST!
BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!
HOSAAN IN THE HIGHEST-
JESUS ENTERED THE CITY SO HE COULD DIE FOR OUR SINS!
Coming tomorrow-
Final Instructions of JESUS to HIS now 11 followers...
Stay tuned!
for 3/22/10
The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010
• The Praise (Psalm Sunday) - Monday
Mark 11:9-10a
...and they that went on before, and they followed, cried, saying, Hosanna: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD: (10)Hosanna in the Highest.
Today we begin the Holy Week series -
I appoligize for not doing a devo yesterday for Palm Sunday - however I will just cover that today....
Palm Sunday is the day in which our Lord Jesus came into the city of Jerselam - with the sole mission of dying for our sins a week later - Jesus came into the city riding on a donkey - this was what all kings did - but in HIS case - HE is King of Kings and Lord of Lords - He is GOD in the flesh - on this day it was like a parade - many worshiped JESUS this day - only to want HIM dead a week later - it's human nature - many want to follow the newest thing only to drop it a few days later -
JESUS came into the city as prophesy has dicated - Those who saw HIM got more of message then we do today - because we live in a different time - things that are written don't impact us like they did when it happened - we must get that back - today is a day of rejoicing for JESUS has come!
It's a day to celebrate the KING coming to the city to die -
HIS whole mission on Earth was to die for us and give us grace - JESUS has paid the price for us - it's not earned -
we must daily remember that - it's all about HIS grace -
let's walk with JESUS as He gets closer to the goal -
right now let's just worship HIM - like those spreading out their garments and palm branches - let's put our lives down at HIS feet and allow HIM to live in us -
Welcome to Holy Week -
Let's take some time this week to just seek God's face-
let's make sure to thank HIM for HIS SON - and for
HIS accoplishment of the goal set before HIM!
Let's praise the LORD - HOSANNA in the HIGHTEST!
BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!
HOSAAN IN THE HIGHEST-
JESUS ENTERED THE CITY SO HE COULD DIE FOR OUR SINS!
Coming tomorrow-
Final Instructions of JESUS to HIS now 11 followers...
Stay tuned!
3/11/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 3/9/10
Man's Own Way
Proverbs 20:24
A man's goings are of the LORD; How can a man then understand his own way?
There are two ways in which we can live this life - for GOD or for self -
either way - you serve someone - much of the time our human nature wants to make it all about ourselves - we love to talk about oursleves more then we like to listen what other people are doing -we are all selfish in that way - God is showing me more and more how I fall short - this is one area I struggle with - letting good and allow GOD to take control of my life - the flesh fights against such things constantly - we won't win this battle because it's a spiritual battle - only GOD can win it for us - often we think our way is the best way - but that's not true - God's way is always the best way -
He will never ever lead us in the wrong direction - however we ourselves will -
we will end up trying to please self over God - and that's a dead-end life - there is no life in that - it's empty and hopeless - but if we would allow GOD to show us the way in which we should go - and then follow HIM in that way - our lives would bring HIM more glory! We must be willing to set aside our wants - our desires and our needs - and not be self-centered - but instead Christ-centered - believe me - this is not easy - it's a dying to self that must take place - on our own - we will mess up - we will miss the mark -we will go the wrong way - let's pay attention to what GOD says - in HIS word - through others - and though prayer - without this -we cannot know HIM -
we must be willing to set aside what we want for HIS purpose - we must die to self inorder that CHRIST can live in us - and move though us - it's not an easy life - but it's the best life of all! Let's follow our LORD and SAVIOR to the ends of the earth -
and let's not fall prey to our own way!
Word to the wise: if we put self first - CHRIST has to take a back seat -
I want HIM in the front seat - in the drivers seat! How about you>?
BECAUSE OF CHRIST our selfish flesh will be crucified and killed!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/9/10
IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW JESUS YOU HAVE TO DIE
for 3/9/10
Man's Own Way
Proverbs 20:24
A man's goings are of the LORD; How can a man then understand his own way?
There are two ways in which we can live this life - for GOD or for self -
either way - you serve someone - much of the time our human nature wants to make it all about ourselves - we love to talk about oursleves more then we like to listen what other people are doing -we are all selfish in that way - God is showing me more and more how I fall short - this is one area I struggle with - letting good and allow GOD to take control of my life - the flesh fights against such things constantly - we won't win this battle because it's a spiritual battle - only GOD can win it for us - often we think our way is the best way - but that's not true - God's way is always the best way -
He will never ever lead us in the wrong direction - however we ourselves will -
we will end up trying to please self over God - and that's a dead-end life - there is no life in that - it's empty and hopeless - but if we would allow GOD to show us the way in which we should go - and then follow HIM in that way - our lives would bring HIM more glory! We must be willing to set aside our wants - our desires and our needs - and not be self-centered - but instead Christ-centered - believe me - this is not easy - it's a dying to self that must take place - on our own - we will mess up - we will miss the mark -we will go the wrong way - let's pay attention to what GOD says - in HIS word - through others - and though prayer - without this -we cannot know HIM -
we must be willing to set aside what we want for HIS purpose - we must die to self inorder that CHRIST can live in us - and move though us - it's not an easy life - but it's the best life of all! Let's follow our LORD and SAVIOR to the ends of the earth -
and let's not fall prey to our own way!
Word to the wise: if we put self first - CHRIST has to take a back seat -
I want HIM in the front seat - in the drivers seat! How about you>?
BECAUSE OF CHRIST our selfish flesh will be crucified and killed!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/9/10
IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW JESUS YOU HAVE TO DIE
3/08/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 3/3/10
Even a Child
Proverbs 20:11
Every child is know by his doings, whether is work is pure, and whether it be right.
What are we doing with our lives? I find it a daily struggle to get it all done!
I heard it said one time that GOD will give us enough time to do what we need to do each day - if we don't have time to do what we are doing - then many He didn't call us to do what we are doing - something has to give- we each get 24 hours - how do we spend that time? This verse today says that a child is know by what they do - we are the same - the world will see how we spend our time - often we waist much time - it's hard to believe in a single day how much time we have let slip through our hands - and before we know it's gone - we must take this with us when we go into our daily lives - every moment counts - let's remember what we do says a lot about who we are - let's not live with regrets when this life is over - let's not waste any more time!
Today's verse talks about a child - that even a child is judged by what he does -
we are as well - God looks at our lives and sees what we do with our time - HE sees what we do with HIS SON - He knows all even before it happens! He wants us to spend our time on what HE wants us to do - instead of concentrating on oursleves - our focus should be - GOD and then others - we must do what GOD tells us to do so we can be a good and wise witness to this world around us -
Keep in mind that we like children belong to someone - GOD in this case -
He made us and He paid a price for us through JESUS on the Cross!
We must spend our lives in such a way that praises our Father in Heaven -
HE should be our daily focus -
Even a child knows he belongs to someone - Who do you belong to?
Word to the wise: We do what we do because we are who we are!
BECAUSE OF CHRIST we can do GOD'S will!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/3/10
TIME KEEPS ON SLIPPING INTO THE FUTURE...
for 3/3/10
Even a Child
Proverbs 20:11
Every child is know by his doings, whether is work is pure, and whether it be right.
What are we doing with our lives? I find it a daily struggle to get it all done!
I heard it said one time that GOD will give us enough time to do what we need to do each day - if we don't have time to do what we are doing - then many He didn't call us to do what we are doing - something has to give- we each get 24 hours - how do we spend that time? This verse today says that a child is know by what they do - we are the same - the world will see how we spend our time - often we waist much time - it's hard to believe in a single day how much time we have let slip through our hands - and before we know it's gone - we must take this with us when we go into our daily lives - every moment counts - let's remember what we do says a lot about who we are - let's not live with regrets when this life is over - let's not waste any more time!
Today's verse talks about a child - that even a child is judged by what he does -
we are as well - God looks at our lives and sees what we do with our time - HE sees what we do with HIS SON - He knows all even before it happens! He wants us to spend our time on what HE wants us to do - instead of concentrating on oursleves - our focus should be - GOD and then others - we must do what GOD tells us to do so we can be a good and wise witness to this world around us -
Keep in mind that we like children belong to someone - GOD in this case -
He made us and He paid a price for us through JESUS on the Cross!
We must spend our lives in such a way that praises our Father in Heaven -
HE should be our daily focus -
Even a child knows he belongs to someone - Who do you belong to?
Word to the wise: We do what we do because we are who we are!
BECAUSE OF CHRIST we can do GOD'S will!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/3/10
TIME KEEPS ON SLIPPING INTO THE FUTURE...
3/02/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 2/25/10
The Right Fear
Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisifed; he shall not be visited with evil.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom says the Book of Proverbs - this is the truth - when our relationship with Christ is correct - all else will fall into line! We must fear the LORD for HE alone is worthy of our fear - often we waste our greatest fears on this passing away world - often we fear what man can do to us - instead of fearing what GOD can do to us - thankfully HE sent JESUS to pay the price for our sin - or else we would alone have to face HIS wrath - HE gave us all we needed in HIS SON - "it's finished" cried JESUS from the cross - HE paid it all in full - how foolish it is to think we can some how earn it - we never ever could - none of us have lived perfect lives and that's what GOD demands - perfection - and only HIS SON could provide profection and nail it to the cross to take our sins away! Amen!
We must have the right fear in our hearts - we must put GOD in first place in our lives - this will mean we must give up anything that competes with our GOD in our lives - We must place all aside and run to JESUS with all we have! We must have the right fear - God should always have first place in our lives - we must fear HIM!
This is the beginning of knowledge - the good thing is right now - were ever you are - you can come to HIM and ask HIM to change your life by living in you - there is no waiting period for you to "Get your act together" There is no better time then right now - maybe you have walked with GOD for years - but that umph you used to have for Christ has faded - you can have it back today - right now!Just ask JESUS to come into your life - ask HIM to forgive all your sins -
HE alone can do it - fear HIM And it all work out - the problem is we often get cocky thinking we can do it without HIM - this is the biggest mistake we could ever make!HE ALONE IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE! Thank you JESUS!
Word to the wise: if would fear GOD like we should - all else will fall into it's right place.
BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE SEE THE MERCY OF THE GOD WE FEAR!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/25/10
GOD'S MERCY WAS WRAPPED IN THE FLESH OF THE SON!
for 2/25/10
The Right Fear
Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisifed; he shall not be visited with evil.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom says the Book of Proverbs - this is the truth - when our relationship with Christ is correct - all else will fall into line! We must fear the LORD for HE alone is worthy of our fear - often we waste our greatest fears on this passing away world - often we fear what man can do to us - instead of fearing what GOD can do to us - thankfully HE sent JESUS to pay the price for our sin - or else we would alone have to face HIS wrath - HE gave us all we needed in HIS SON - "it's finished" cried JESUS from the cross - HE paid it all in full - how foolish it is to think we can some how earn it - we never ever could - none of us have lived perfect lives and that's what GOD demands - perfection - and only HIS SON could provide profection and nail it to the cross to take our sins away! Amen!
We must have the right fear in our hearts - we must put GOD in first place in our lives - this will mean we must give up anything that competes with our GOD in our lives - We must place all aside and run to JESUS with all we have! We must have the right fear - God should always have first place in our lives - we must fear HIM!
This is the beginning of knowledge - the good thing is right now - were ever you are - you can come to HIM and ask HIM to change your life by living in you - there is no waiting period for you to "Get your act together" There is no better time then right now - maybe you have walked with GOD for years - but that umph you used to have for Christ has faded - you can have it back today - right now!Just ask JESUS to come into your life - ask HIM to forgive all your sins -
HE alone can do it - fear HIM And it all work out - the problem is we often get cocky thinking we can do it without HIM - this is the biggest mistake we could ever make!HE ALONE IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE! Thank you JESUS!
Word to the wise: if would fear GOD like we should - all else will fall into it's right place.
BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE SEE THE MERCY OF THE GOD WE FEAR!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/25/10
GOD'S MERCY WAS WRAPPED IN THE FLESH OF THE SON!
2/24/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 2/24/10
Heart Condition
Proverbs 19:3
The foolishness of man preverts his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
To God anything done in our selfish human nature is otter foolishness - we think often we know better then GOD and this will prevert our way - with that said - it's clear we all have a heart condition - our flesh wants it's way - while the spirit wants what God wants - it's a constant battle - our unredeemed flesh is gonna die - but our spirit will live on forever - when our heart is not on the Lord - we will be frettful - we won't find any joy and we will be miserable if we have HIS SPIRIT within us - HIS SPIRIT won't allow us to enjoy sin any more - we can try it - and there is pleasure for a time but soon it's over and it was not worth it - it all boils down to our heart condition -
I have a phyiscal heart condition that limits me now - but even with it - my heart is still functioning - however it's not as strong as normal heart - in the same way our spiritual heart condition can do the very same thing - if our heart is not stayed on GOD then we will fail - we will fall - without GOD we can do nothing (John 15:5) We must be willing to daily and moment by moment - lay it all down - we must to try and take control - we must not try to make things go our way - we simply have to trust - only GOD can fix our heart condition - only GOD knows what we need - as I type these words I wonder why I contiune to worry - I contiune to doubt what GOD has said - I say this not to make myself look bad (I do that easy enough without any help! =-) It's to show the world that I don't have it all down pat - I don't always trust GOD like I should - I just want to confess that to you - remember as I type these words - I struggle too - the flesh some days gets the best of me - I want those days to be less and less -
So how is your heart condition today? Why not let GOD test your heart today - be fully open to HIM and allow HIM to do some surgery if needed to bring your heart back up to speed - Trust in the LORD and HE will guide your heart and your life!
Word to the wise: Our phyiscal heart beats to keep us alive - Our spiritual heart keeps our soul alive and ready for any command JESUS gives it!
BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE HAVE A NEW HEART - bump bump bump
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/24/10
WHAT IS IN YOUR HEART TODAY? IS JESUS THERE?
for 2/24/10
Heart Condition
Proverbs 19:3
The foolishness of man preverts his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
To God anything done in our selfish human nature is otter foolishness - we think often we know better then GOD and this will prevert our way - with that said - it's clear we all have a heart condition - our flesh wants it's way - while the spirit wants what God wants - it's a constant battle - our unredeemed flesh is gonna die - but our spirit will live on forever - when our heart is not on the Lord - we will be frettful - we won't find any joy and we will be miserable if we have HIS SPIRIT within us - HIS SPIRIT won't allow us to enjoy sin any more - we can try it - and there is pleasure for a time but soon it's over and it was not worth it - it all boils down to our heart condition -
I have a phyiscal heart condition that limits me now - but even with it - my heart is still functioning - however it's not as strong as normal heart - in the same way our spiritual heart condition can do the very same thing - if our heart is not stayed on GOD then we will fail - we will fall - without GOD we can do nothing (John 15:5) We must be willing to daily and moment by moment - lay it all down - we must to try and take control - we must not try to make things go our way - we simply have to trust - only GOD can fix our heart condition - only GOD knows what we need - as I type these words I wonder why I contiune to worry - I contiune to doubt what GOD has said - I say this not to make myself look bad (I do that easy enough without any help! =-) It's to show the world that I don't have it all down pat - I don't always trust GOD like I should - I just want to confess that to you - remember as I type these words - I struggle too - the flesh some days gets the best of me - I want those days to be less and less -
So how is your heart condition today? Why not let GOD test your heart today - be fully open to HIM and allow HIM to do some surgery if needed to bring your heart back up to speed - Trust in the LORD and HE will guide your heart and your life!
Word to the wise: Our phyiscal heart beats to keep us alive - Our spiritual heart keeps our soul alive and ready for any command JESUS gives it!
BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE HAVE A NEW HEART - bump bump bump
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/24/10
WHAT IS IN YOUR HEART TODAY? IS JESUS THERE?
2/23/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 2/18/10
Friendly
Proverbs 18:24
A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer then a brother.
Friends are an important part of our lives - and if we have friends - we have had to be friendly - this verse shows us that we must love others if we expect to be loved - I have been amazed at the love I have seen from those GOD has placed in my life -
last night a child who is in my Awana class told me hi and before I knew it - she gave me a big ol hug - I didn't ask for a hug - but I sure did need it - children seem to know how to pick up on our needs - I had something odd happen to be that is not so good as well - a good friend I have via AOL said I did something I really didn't do - they got mad and now will not talk to me - in the vain of yesterday's email about winning back someone offended - how do you appolgize for something you didn't do - I tried my best to say I was sorry and that what I was accused was not true - it shows how easy it is to lose a friend - this world in which we live in is not our home - I am reminded of this daily - we gain friends and we lose friends - but GOD is in total and complete control - I have to admit I am not very happy right now - I am hurt and hurting -trying to be as real as I can with those who recieve this daily - I guess the bottom line is friends are important - but GOD is more important - if staying with a friend means you turn your back on GOD don't do it - GOD loves us without condition this verse talks about a friend that sticks closer then a brother -that's JESUS HIMSELF!
Please be friendly with those around you - show them the love of CHRIST no matter what - remember JESUS Loved those who put HIM to death - lets remember HIS example - I am not sure if this makes sense tonight since I feel i've lost a friend -
but GOD is a friend who will never ever leave us!
Word to the wise: If you want good friends - be a good friend!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/18/10
THE BEST FRIEND IN THE WORLD IS JESUS!
for 2/18/10
Friendly
Proverbs 18:24
A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer then a brother.
Friends are an important part of our lives - and if we have friends - we have had to be friendly - this verse shows us that we must love others if we expect to be loved - I have been amazed at the love I have seen from those GOD has placed in my life -
last night a child who is in my Awana class told me hi and before I knew it - she gave me a big ol hug - I didn't ask for a hug - but I sure did need it - children seem to know how to pick up on our needs - I had something odd happen to be that is not so good as well - a good friend I have via AOL said I did something I really didn't do - they got mad and now will not talk to me - in the vain of yesterday's email about winning back someone offended - how do you appolgize for something you didn't do - I tried my best to say I was sorry and that what I was accused was not true - it shows how easy it is to lose a friend - this world in which we live in is not our home - I am reminded of this daily - we gain friends and we lose friends - but GOD is in total and complete control - I have to admit I am not very happy right now - I am hurt and hurting -trying to be as real as I can with those who recieve this daily - I guess the bottom line is friends are important - but GOD is more important - if staying with a friend means you turn your back on GOD don't do it - GOD loves us without condition this verse talks about a friend that sticks closer then a brother -that's JESUS HIMSELF!
Please be friendly with those around you - show them the love of CHRIST no matter what - remember JESUS Loved those who put HIM to death - lets remember HIS example - I am not sure if this makes sense tonight since I feel i've lost a friend -
but GOD is a friend who will never ever leave us!
Word to the wise: If you want good friends - be a good friend!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/18/10
THE BEST FRIEND IN THE WORLD IS JESUS!
2/17/2010
The Daily Blueprint
for 2/17/10
Harder To Be Won
Proverbs 18:19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Today's verse talks about a brother offended - this is a harsh reality in today's world - many are offended - many are seeking the truth but not really finding it in the lives of those called by Jesus' name - its the sad state of afiars of this world in which we live - where there seems to be very little difference between those in the Church and those outside of the church - the lines have blurred - and it should not be this way!
If we offend our brother - it will be so very hard to win them back - you can be forgiven an offense - but the consquences are long reaching - many have left the church for this very reason - they didn't find the acceptance they were promiced - this is not God's fault but ours! When someone leaves because of an offence - it's so hard to get them back into the fold - the enemy wants this to happen - many leave the church looking for acceptance and it seems the world is ready to taken them in -
so sad - the state of the world today - but God has a better way - He wants us to love each other and in this the world will see what real love looks like -
Are you loving your brothers and sisters in the LORD? We must start there before we can go outside the four walls of our church to love the lost and dying world around us - if we cannot love those inside the church - how can we love those outside the church?
This brings to mind a project I worked on years ago called Preach to the Streets -
maybe it's time to get that back into the light? We are called to preach the gospel - and sometimes this is to be done without words - with action - we can tell others we love them - but can we show them? Remember an offended person is hard to win back - but it's not impossiable - maybe GOD is calling you to help bring a brother or sister back into the fold? Why not answer this call - the Church needs you!
Word to the wise: Let's love one another so the world can see real true lasting love!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/17/10
IF WE SAY WE KNOW CHRIST - WE SHOULD BE ALL ABOUT LOVE!
2/16/2010
The Daily Blueprint
2/16/10
Let my words be few
Proverbs 17:27
He that has wisdom spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Has your mouth ever gotten you into trouble? I know mine has - and the trouble with the mouth - is it can speak both praises to GOD and curses to man - it's tough to tame the tongue - matter of fact - God's Word says that no one but GOD can do it!
We must let our words be few - in prayer GOD says not to use vain repetitions thinking that would make HIM hear us better - Proverbs says that a man who has wisdom will spare his words - another words - he won't run off at the mouth but will think before he speaks - we must place whatever we say before the LORD - we must be careful what we say and how we say it - what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart -- this is true - just try this some day - try not to say anything negative - it will be hard if you are used to saying negative things - it almost because natural or second nature - often we don't even realize what we say or how it effects others - we need to watch our mouths!
God has given us two ears and one mouth for a reason - we should listen twice as much as we speak - often in conversation we are so concerned with saying what we want to say - we don't even hear the other person - how selfish we can be - but if we would allow GOD to change our hearts - our speech would improve - in our own power it's hopeless - let's be slow to speak and quick to listen - let's do what GOD says -
Let our words be few - we don't have to speak much to show our love for GOD - we just need to follow Him - let our actions speak!
Word to the wise: What we say says a lot about who we are!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/16/10
Nothing said can be unsaid!
2/16/10
Let my words be few
Proverbs 17:27
He that has wisdom spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Has your mouth ever gotten you into trouble? I know mine has - and the trouble with the mouth - is it can speak both praises to GOD and curses to man - it's tough to tame the tongue - matter of fact - God's Word says that no one but GOD can do it!
We must let our words be few - in prayer GOD says not to use vain repetitions thinking that would make HIM hear us better - Proverbs says that a man who has wisdom will spare his words - another words - he won't run off at the mouth but will think before he speaks - we must place whatever we say before the LORD - we must be careful what we say and how we say it - what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart -- this is true - just try this some day - try not to say anything negative - it will be hard if you are used to saying negative things - it almost because natural or second nature - often we don't even realize what we say or how it effects others - we need to watch our mouths!
God has given us two ears and one mouth for a reason - we should listen twice as much as we speak - often in conversation we are so concerned with saying what we want to say - we don't even hear the other person - how selfish we can be - but if we would allow GOD to change our hearts - our speech would improve - in our own power it's hopeless - let's be slow to speak and quick to listen - let's do what GOD says -
Let our words be few - we don't have to speak much to show our love for GOD - we just need to follow Him - let our actions speak!
Word to the wise: What we say says a lot about who we are!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/16/10
Nothing said can be unsaid!
2/15/2010
The Daily Blueprint
2/11/10
Real Strength
Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty: and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city!
Anger is something that will destroy - it comes from not getting our way most of the time - it's a very selfish emotion - but can be used for good - God can be angry - and it's ok - we can be angry but it must be over something that is right - not a selfish whim - God says in HIS word to be angry but sin not - Jesus got angry and threw out those selling in His Father's House - anger in itself is not sin - it's what we do with - it's what gets us angry and how quickly - it must be noted that JESUS saw these people selling in His temple days before He ever went in and ran them out - He held His anger - He showed what it means to have real strength - most of us if we are honest would say our fuse is generally short - it does not take much to cause an explosion - this is not good - it's a weakness - not a strength as the world sees it - the world says to be strong - you must be angry - you must be mean - and you must get your way - Holy anger is good because it's against something that God hates - but selfish anger is not good - how are you at holding your anger at bay? Do you find yourself exploding often? Well there is a solution - we must allow GOD to have control of our anger - we must give it over to Him - in this we will find real true strength - the Word says that if we hold our anger - we are stronger then one who takes an entire city! Think about that today - our anger does not produce righteousness - our anger is all about us - we must release it to JESUS and let HIM have control! If you struggle with holding your anger - it's time to give up - we are weak in and of ourselves but not in HIS power! Give your anger over to GOD!
Word to the wise: How long is your fuse? In Christ it can be lengthened!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/11/10
"Be Angry but Sin Not" - GOD
2/11/10
Real Strength
Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty: and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city!
Anger is something that will destroy - it comes from not getting our way most of the time - it's a very selfish emotion - but can be used for good - God can be angry - and it's ok - we can be angry but it must be over something that is right - not a selfish whim - God says in HIS word to be angry but sin not - Jesus got angry and threw out those selling in His Father's House - anger in itself is not sin - it's what we do with - it's what gets us angry and how quickly - it must be noted that JESUS saw these people selling in His temple days before He ever went in and ran them out - He held His anger - He showed what it means to have real strength - most of us if we are honest would say our fuse is generally short - it does not take much to cause an explosion - this is not good - it's a weakness - not a strength as the world sees it - the world says to be strong - you must be angry - you must be mean - and you must get your way - Holy anger is good because it's against something that God hates - but selfish anger is not good - how are you at holding your anger at bay? Do you find yourself exploding often? Well there is a solution - we must allow GOD to have control of our anger - we must give it over to Him - in this we will find real true strength - the Word says that if we hold our anger - we are stronger then one who takes an entire city! Think about that today - our anger does not produce righteousness - our anger is all about us - we must release it to JESUS and let HIM have control! If you struggle with holding your anger - it's time to give up - we are weak in and of ourselves but not in HIS power! Give your anger over to GOD!
Word to the wise: How long is your fuse? In Christ it can be lengthened!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/11/10
"Be Angry but Sin Not" - GOD
2/10/2010
The Daily Blueprint
2/9/10
Do You Know?
Proverbs 27:1
Boast not yourself of tomorrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth!
Tonight when I opend the Word of God the pages opened to this verse - it caught my eye - how many times do we often boast of what we will do tomorrow or even next week for that matter - let me start off by saying there is nothing at all wrong with making plans -God's word says that we are foolish if we don't plan for tomorrow -but the point must be is that we cannot live in tomorrow any more then we can live in yesterday - once those 24 hours are spent - they are gone - and you cannot get them back - no matter what you do - if we spend all of our time in yesterday and tomorrow - we won't live in today! We have no idea what's coming tomorrow any more then the next guy - but the GOD we serve knows what tomorrow will bring! We often make boast of what we know nothing about - we are all human and all fall short - the truth of the matter is that we cannot clearly see tomorrow - it's too far away and our prespective of tomorrow is not as clear as we think it is - sure we can remember our past - and it's good to look back - but again we must live in today - today is all we have - and there are not any guarentees we will even see tomorrow - at least in the here and now - we will have victory one day in CHRIST! Days will come and go in this life but GOD remains - the same - unchanging - HE is all we need! Let's live one day at a time and not try to live the rest of our days in fear and worry - I need these words today -
let worry go - anxiety can take a hike - let's live in the peace of GOD that HE gives us -Yesterday is gone - tomorrow not yet here - right now is the present because it's a gift from GOD!
Love ya all -
in CHRIST
Daniel
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Word to the wise: Why worry about tomorrow ,
it's not here yet - why worry about yesterday? It's gone!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/9/10
Looking back is ok - looking forward is nice - but we cannot live in either one!
2/9/10
Do You Know?
Proverbs 27:1
Boast not yourself of tomorrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth!
Tonight when I opend the Word of God the pages opened to this verse - it caught my eye - how many times do we often boast of what we will do tomorrow or even next week for that matter - let me start off by saying there is nothing at all wrong with making plans -God's word says that we are foolish if we don't plan for tomorrow -but the point must be is that we cannot live in tomorrow any more then we can live in yesterday - once those 24 hours are spent - they are gone - and you cannot get them back - no matter what you do - if we spend all of our time in yesterday and tomorrow - we won't live in today! We have no idea what's coming tomorrow any more then the next guy - but the GOD we serve knows what tomorrow will bring! We often make boast of what we know nothing about - we are all human and all fall short - the truth of the matter is that we cannot clearly see tomorrow - it's too far away and our prespective of tomorrow is not as clear as we think it is - sure we can remember our past - and it's good to look back - but again we must live in today - today is all we have - and there are not any guarentees we will even see tomorrow - at least in the here and now - we will have victory one day in CHRIST! Days will come and go in this life but GOD remains - the same - unchanging - HE is all we need! Let's live one day at a time and not try to live the rest of our days in fear and worry - I need these words today -
let worry go - anxiety can take a hike - let's live in the peace of GOD that HE gives us -Yesterday is gone - tomorrow not yet here - right now is the present because it's a gift from GOD!
Love ya all -
in CHRIST
Daniel
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Word to the wise: Why worry about tomorrow ,
it's not here yet - why worry about yesterday? It's gone!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/9/10
Looking back is ok - looking forward is nice - but we cannot live in either one!
2/08/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/28/10
Happy?
Proverbs 16:20
He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whosoever trusts in the LORD , happy is he!
Today's verse steps on my toes big time! I have to admit some hard things right here and now - I am not happy as I should be - I am really down most of the time these days - I wish I had better news for everyone - but this life can become very tough and often these trials can cause us to get our eyes off God and what HE can do - HE can do anything - HE can fix any problem - HE can save anyone - we just have to believe HE can - when the trials of this life seem to be bigger then God we have a major problem - if we lack faith we will not be happy - now saying all that - even when you obey God there is no guarantee things will always go smooth - and you could actually say the more your trust HIM the tougher this world gets - that's because the enemy of our souls does not want us to have the joy that passes all understanding - it's about what we think about - it's about where our hearts are - Today's verse says those that trust in the LORD , happy are they! My question to ask of each of you is this . Are you happy?
Or are there things in your life you believe need to change - if so - join me in this little prayer - LORD JESUS - we confess that often we have failed to see just how big YOU and how really small we are and our problems - we seek YOUR face - we pray that YOU will change our hearts - challange us LORD to follow YOU no matter what - This life You have given us is a blessing - please forgive us through the blood of JESUS for complaining about our circumstances! Make us more aware that YOU are always there - we commit this life to YOU LORD JESUS!
In YOUR name - amen!
I hope you could pray that prayer in confidence that GOD is indeed in control and HE will bring to pass what is needed in each of our lives - our goal each day should be to please GOD above all else - I believe if we would strive to do that - we would be happier - and have the JOY that GOD give us through HIS SON JESUS!
Thanks for hearing me today - pray for me as I pray for you!
I love you and praise GOD for each one of you -
Keeping the faith - but not by my strength !
Daniel
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Word to the wise: If you want to be happy - give up!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/28/10
OUR CHOICE IS TO PLEASE GOD OR OURSELVES
ONE BRINGS JOY -THE OTHER SORROW!
1/28/10
Happy?
Proverbs 16:20
He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whosoever trusts in the LORD , happy is he!
Today's verse steps on my toes big time! I have to admit some hard things right here and now - I am not happy as I should be - I am really down most of the time these days - I wish I had better news for everyone - but this life can become very tough and often these trials can cause us to get our eyes off God and what HE can do - HE can do anything - HE can fix any problem - HE can save anyone - we just have to believe HE can - when the trials of this life seem to be bigger then God we have a major problem - if we lack faith we will not be happy - now saying all that - even when you obey God there is no guarantee things will always go smooth - and you could actually say the more your trust HIM the tougher this world gets - that's because the enemy of our souls does not want us to have the joy that passes all understanding - it's about what we think about - it's about where our hearts are - Today's verse says those that trust in the LORD , happy are they! My question to ask of each of you is this . Are you happy?
Or are there things in your life you believe need to change - if so - join me in this little prayer - LORD JESUS - we confess that often we have failed to see just how big YOU and how really small we are and our problems - we seek YOUR face - we pray that YOU will change our hearts - challange us LORD to follow YOU no matter what - This life You have given us is a blessing - please forgive us through the blood of JESUS for complaining about our circumstances! Make us more aware that YOU are always there - we commit this life to YOU LORD JESUS!
In YOUR name - amen!
I hope you could pray that prayer in confidence that GOD is indeed in control and HE will bring to pass what is needed in each of our lives - our goal each day should be to please GOD above all else - I believe if we would strive to do that - we would be happier - and have the JOY that GOD give us through HIS SON JESUS!
Thanks for hearing me today - pray for me as I pray for you!
I love you and praise GOD for each one of you -
Keeping the faith - but not by my strength !
Daniel
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Word to the wise: If you want to be happy - give up!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/28/10
OUR CHOICE IS TO PLEASE GOD OR OURSELVES
ONE BRINGS JOY -THE OTHER SORROW!
1/27/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/26/10
Brought Down
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
How many of us if we were honest have allowed Pride to destroy us?
Pride can destory a friendship - a marriage - a life - Pride is at the root of all sin - sin is just pride - it's wanting what we want instead of what God wants - when we put ourselves first - we allow pride to take us away from God - this is a crime - pride is what caused Adam and Eve to sin in the first place - and it's what brought the enemy of our souls to destruction - it will do the same to us if we allow it to - pride can kill - pride can cause a good person to do the most hanous things - pride goes before a fall - the probelm with pride is that it is often subtle - it's not always in your face but often hidden - we can give into our pride and this will cause us to fall - and the landing is never soft - whenever we begin to think we know more then others and more then God we are in trouble - often times God will allow us to go down the road of pride - because He knows it's for our own good to see the root of the problem that all of us - often pride is in the form of feeling more spiritual then others - often this pride seems good - but it's not -
God loves us all - and none of us have arrived yet -we all have thoughts that are not quite right - only JESUS is the common denomiator - and only HE can save us from our pride - let's give up and surrender to JESUS and admit we have allowed Pride to consume our lives - maybe you feel you have no pride - it's time to check yourself - pride comes in many shapes and forms - sometimes we have no idea we are being full or pride - from our perspective everything may look fine - but not from God's -
I will say that JESUS took the pentalty for our sins and we are not condemned by our actions once we surrender to JESUS - we will begin to not want to sin against God - we will begin to hate our sin more and more - pray that we reach that point were we follow after GOD no matter and we allow HIM to take our pride -
I have seen pride bring many people down - we all have pride in one way or another- do something before it destorys something near and dear to you!
LORD crucifiy our flesh - make us more like YOU and less like we are now -
take our Pride away - THANK YOU LORD!
1/26/10
Brought Down
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
How many of us if we were honest have allowed Pride to destroy us?
Pride can destory a friendship - a marriage - a life - Pride is at the root of all sin - sin is just pride - it's wanting what we want instead of what God wants - when we put ourselves first - we allow pride to take us away from God - this is a crime - pride is what caused Adam and Eve to sin in the first place - and it's what brought the enemy of our souls to destruction - it will do the same to us if we allow it to - pride can kill - pride can cause a good person to do the most hanous things - pride goes before a fall - the probelm with pride is that it is often subtle - it's not always in your face but often hidden - we can give into our pride and this will cause us to fall - and the landing is never soft - whenever we begin to think we know more then others and more then God we are in trouble - often times God will allow us to go down the road of pride - because He knows it's for our own good to see the root of the problem that all of us - often pride is in the form of feeling more spiritual then others - often this pride seems good - but it's not -
God loves us all - and none of us have arrived yet -we all have thoughts that are not quite right - only JESUS is the common denomiator - and only HE can save us from our pride - let's give up and surrender to JESUS and admit we have allowed Pride to consume our lives - maybe you feel you have no pride - it's time to check yourself - pride comes in many shapes and forms - sometimes we have no idea we are being full or pride - from our perspective everything may look fine - but not from God's -
I will say that JESUS took the pentalty for our sins and we are not condemned by our actions once we surrender to JESUS - we will begin to not want to sin against God - we will begin to hate our sin more and more - pray that we reach that point were we follow after GOD no matter and we allow HIM to take our pride -
I have seen pride bring many people down - we all have pride in one way or another- do something before it destorys something near and dear to you!
LORD crucifiy our flesh - make us more like YOU and less like we are now -
take our Pride away - THANK YOU LORD!
Word to the wise: Pride can take even the strongest person down
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/26/10
PRIDE KILLS - PRIDE STEALS - PRIDE DESTORYS
1/25/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/25/10
The Highway
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserves his soul.
Today's verse talks about the highway of the upright - these are those who follow JESUS where ever He leads them - this is the high way - those who do evil are taking the low road - the world in which we now live has taken a new low - what once was bad is now not considered "that bad" I have to say right here that God's view of sin has not changed! Sin is still sin in His book - we cannot make excuses for our sin with God - however if you have placed your trust in JESUS and have saving faith in HIM your sins are forgiven - and not only forgiven but forgotten -when God sees His own - He sees His Son - this is a hard concept - but it's true - I had a family memember speak to me the other day and they were totally honest about this very thing - about the fact that we cannot do anything to be right with God apart from His Son and His Death on the cross - we cannot be "Good enough" and we cannot do enough Good to outweight our sins -
it just does not work that way - sin must be taken to the cross - daily - we all fall short - today's verse talks about two roads - one of the righteous -and one of the wicked - they both lead some place - but note that's it's not our deeds that make us either righteous of unrighteous - it's what JESUS did by taking our sins and dying for them - we who know HIM are now free - this does mean that we sin just because we are forgiven - but that when we fall short and fall into sin - HE will forgive us on HIS merit alone -
we have nothing to do with it - so which road are you on?
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Word to the wise: Following Jesus means following no one else!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/25/10
WHEN JESUS LEADS US - WE ALWAYS GO THE RIGHT WAY
1/25/10
The Highway
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserves his soul.
Today's verse talks about the highway of the upright - these are those who follow JESUS where ever He leads them - this is the high way - those who do evil are taking the low road - the world in which we now live has taken a new low - what once was bad is now not considered "that bad" I have to say right here that God's view of sin has not changed! Sin is still sin in His book - we cannot make excuses for our sin with God - however if you have placed your trust in JESUS and have saving faith in HIM your sins are forgiven - and not only forgiven but forgotten -when God sees His own - He sees His Son - this is a hard concept - but it's true - I had a family memember speak to me the other day and they were totally honest about this very thing - about the fact that we cannot do anything to be right with God apart from His Son and His Death on the cross - we cannot be "Good enough" and we cannot do enough Good to outweight our sins -
it just does not work that way - sin must be taken to the cross - daily - we all fall short - today's verse talks about two roads - one of the righteous -and one of the wicked - they both lead some place - but note that's it's not our deeds that make us either righteous of unrighteous - it's what JESUS did by taking our sins and dying for them - we who know HIM are now free - this does mean that we sin just because we are forgiven - but that when we fall short and fall into sin - HE will forgive us on HIS merit alone -
we have nothing to do with it - so which road are you on?
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Word to the wise: Following Jesus means following no one else!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/25/10
WHEN JESUS LEADS US - WE ALWAYS GO THE RIGHT WAY
1/24/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/21/10
Wrong Riches
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness then great revenues without right.
This world it has been said is upside down - it looks like those with great riches are better off then those without - but things are not always what they seem - often times in God's word we see people who gain much wealth leave behind God to follow the lesser gods of this world - it's a sad truth - but many times the more you get - the more you have - the less you think you need God - this is nothing more then an idol - money has taken many away from God - but it's not always the case - there are those God has chosen to bless who can handle having much - because they don't live for the stuff but instead live for God! There are many in this world right now that have very little - but if they have faith in JESUS then they are the most rich of all! Those in Haiti who are suffering who have faith are better off then those with great riches and no hope -
often this world blinds us of what is really important - the ads on tv tell us to get more and more as if having more means more security - but if our security is in things and riches of this world - we miss the boat - we miss have JESUS as our ROCK!
Today's verse says it's better to have little and live in righteousness - then to have much and walk away from God - I know it's easy to get caught up in having more and more things - but let's not have those things if it's at the expense of a relationship with JESUS CHRIST and our families - the riches of this world will pass away - but GOD never will-
Where are you putting your trust today? JESUS or this world?
Where our treasure is our heart will follow - it's time to check our hearts!
Let's not trust in the wrong riches!
Word to the wise: The riches of this world are worthless!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/21/10
LET'S USE THINGS AND LOVE PEOPLE
not the other way around!
1/21/10
Wrong Riches
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness then great revenues without right.
This world it has been said is upside down - it looks like those with great riches are better off then those without - but things are not always what they seem - often times in God's word we see people who gain much wealth leave behind God to follow the lesser gods of this world - it's a sad truth - but many times the more you get - the more you have - the less you think you need God - this is nothing more then an idol - money has taken many away from God - but it's not always the case - there are those God has chosen to bless who can handle having much - because they don't live for the stuff but instead live for God! There are many in this world right now that have very little - but if they have faith in JESUS then they are the most rich of all! Those in Haiti who are suffering who have faith are better off then those with great riches and no hope -
often this world blinds us of what is really important - the ads on tv tell us to get more and more as if having more means more security - but if our security is in things and riches of this world - we miss the boat - we miss have JESUS as our ROCK!
Today's verse says it's better to have little and live in righteousness - then to have much and walk away from God - I know it's easy to get caught up in having more and more things - but let's not have those things if it's at the expense of a relationship with JESUS CHRIST and our families - the riches of this world will pass away - but GOD never will-
Where are you putting your trust today? JESUS or this world?
Where our treasure is our heart will follow - it's time to check our hearts!
Let's not trust in the wrong riches!
Word to the wise: The riches of this world are worthless!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/21/10
LET'S USE THINGS AND LOVE PEOPLE
not the other way around!
1/20/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/19/10
Depart
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:
And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
It's through mercy that we are forgiven - none of us deserve what JESUS did for us - we all have fallen short - we all have gone astray - I know it's hard to admit this - I went through a time when I thought I was doing just fine on my own - but now I see that I am nothing apart from the LORD - without HIM we all die in our sins - without HIS sacrifice - there would be no salvation - let that sink in.
Jesus said HE was the truth - the only truth worth knowing - and it's through this truth we come to know HIM as Savior and Lord - it's through Mercy and Truth that we can come before Him - because in our sins we cannot even approach the KING -
we must have the blood of JESUS poured out over our lives -
When these two things happen - Mercy and Truth - we can then learn to fear the LORD - and in doing so -we will want to only please Him - but before you think this will be easy - you need to remember the flesh will rise up often and try and take control - when this happens we must go back to God and surrender once again -and sometimes this will happen many times in a single day - We must fear God! We must depart from evil - when we give our lives over to CHRIST - HE will begin to change our heart - but we must allow this world or circumstances to come between us and God - or else sin may begin to rule in our lives again - many may feel they are rock solid in their faith - but faith that has been be tested is not really faith at all - it's easy to believe when things are going smoothly - but what about when the bottom breaks out - this is personal for me - for I feel in some ways the bottom has broken out and I wonder if I am leaning on JESUS like I say I should - HE is our only hope - going through trials is never a fun thing - but in it - we may begin to fear the LORD and then we will want to walk in obedience - and we will want to please HIM!
I'm not there yet - what about you?
God bless you all - Daniel
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Word to the wise: Daily we must depart from our fleshly desires and please GOD!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/20/10
PAUL SAID THAT ANYTHING THAT HINDERED HIS FAITH IN CHRIST MUST BE CAST OFF! LET'S ADOPT THIS CREDO!
1/19/10
Depart
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:
And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
It's through mercy that we are forgiven - none of us deserve what JESUS did for us - we all have fallen short - we all have gone astray - I know it's hard to admit this - I went through a time when I thought I was doing just fine on my own - but now I see that I am nothing apart from the LORD - without HIM we all die in our sins - without HIS sacrifice - there would be no salvation - let that sink in.
Jesus said HE was the truth - the only truth worth knowing - and it's through this truth we come to know HIM as Savior and Lord - it's through Mercy and Truth that we can come before Him - because in our sins we cannot even approach the KING -
we must have the blood of JESUS poured out over our lives -
When these two things happen - Mercy and Truth - we can then learn to fear the LORD - and in doing so -we will want to only please Him - but before you think this will be easy - you need to remember the flesh will rise up often and try and take control - when this happens we must go back to God and surrender once again -and sometimes this will happen many times in a single day - We must fear God! We must depart from evil - when we give our lives over to CHRIST - HE will begin to change our heart - but we must allow this world or circumstances to come between us and God - or else sin may begin to rule in our lives again - many may feel they are rock solid in their faith - but faith that has been be tested is not really faith at all - it's easy to believe when things are going smoothly - but what about when the bottom breaks out - this is personal for me - for I feel in some ways the bottom has broken out and I wonder if I am leaning on JESUS like I say I should - HE is our only hope - going through trials is never a fun thing - but in it - we may begin to fear the LORD and then we will want to walk in obedience - and we will want to please HIM!
I'm not there yet - what about you?
God bless you all - Daniel
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Word to the wise: Daily we must depart from our fleshly desires and please GOD!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/20/10
PAUL SAID THAT ANYTHING THAT HINDERED HIS FAITH IN CHRIST MUST BE CAST OFF! LET'S ADOPT THIS CREDO!
1/19/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/19/10
Our Thoughts
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.
Today's verse speaks about our thoughts - what do we think about on a daily basis?
We often get caught into the same thinking day by day - and often it's not healthy - we have a jobs and families to think about - and often we get consumed by the problems around us - it's hard not to in this day and age -much is going on in the world - from the disaster in Haiti - to our currently economic crisis worldwide - this is another reminder this is no our home - imagine if this was our home! I am so thankful we are just passing through - our thoughts should reflect this attitude - but sadly we often think about ourselves and our needs, wants and desires - and there is nothing wrong per-say to that - but when we become so self-focused - we often miss what God is trying to say to us - and then we end up not obeying Him because we have not gotten to a place were we can hear what HE says - often this world takes precedence over the Spirit - that's so sad - because this world is passing away - slowly by surely - this place is dying - it's not going to last forever -we are leaving one day - what do our thoughts say about this - often we choose not to think about the pain of this life - many deaden this pain with drugs of choice - rather it be food - actually drugs or sex - to power - to making ourselves the king of our destiny - any number of these take us away from God -
Let's watch our thoughts - because they reflect our heart - where our heart is - our thoughts often follow - do you need a heart check? I know I do - as I type this worlds - I feel the harsh reality that we all struggle with this from time to time - in the end God gets HIS say - and nothing else matters - let's think of those things God has for us - let's think ahead - let's think about heaven and about the Lord's great love for us!
Praise GOD and listen to HIS voice - and let HIM rule your thought life!
Word to the wise: What are you thinking about today?
1/19/10
Our Thoughts
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.
Today's verse speaks about our thoughts - what do we think about on a daily basis?
We often get caught into the same thinking day by day - and often it's not healthy - we have a jobs and families to think about - and often we get consumed by the problems around us - it's hard not to in this day and age -much is going on in the world - from the disaster in Haiti - to our currently economic crisis worldwide - this is another reminder this is no our home - imagine if this was our home! I am so thankful we are just passing through - our thoughts should reflect this attitude - but sadly we often think about ourselves and our needs, wants and desires - and there is nothing wrong per-say to that - but when we become so self-focused - we often miss what God is trying to say to us - and then we end up not obeying Him because we have not gotten to a place were we can hear what HE says - often this world takes precedence over the Spirit - that's so sad - because this world is passing away - slowly by surely - this place is dying - it's not going to last forever -we are leaving one day - what do our thoughts say about this - often we choose not to think about the pain of this life - many deaden this pain with drugs of choice - rather it be food - actually drugs or sex - to power - to making ourselves the king of our destiny - any number of these take us away from God -
Let's watch our thoughts - because they reflect our heart - where our heart is - our thoughts often follow - do you need a heart check? I know I do - as I type this worlds - I feel the harsh reality that we all struggle with this from time to time - in the end God gets HIS say - and nothing else matters - let's think of those things God has for us - let's think ahead - let's think about heaven and about the Lord's great love for us!
Praise GOD and listen to HIS voice - and let HIM rule your thought life!
Word to the wise: What are you thinking about today?
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/19/10
WHAT'S IN OUR HEARTS COMES OUT OF OUR MOUTHS
1/18/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/15/10
A Soft Answer
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Today's verse is one to take to heart - in our day to day lives - we often have to deal with people we would rather not have to deal with - at our jobs - in the line at the store or at our local church - many times we get impatient and cause much problems with those we have to deal with - today's verse suggests a soft answer - often we can get short with people - we get in a rush - we get focused on ourselves and we forget that this world does not revolve around us - we have a choice when we face people we would rather not deal with - that's with a soft answer - even to those who wish us harm- those who just want to argue with us - we must not give into anger - anger never brings about the righteousness of God - true at times there is a time to be angry - but God says in His Word not to sin at such times - we must give a kind answer - we are to be different from the world around us - how are you handling these people who rub you the wrong way? I can say that often I give the world's response and that is not right -
let's remember we ware the name of Christ everywhere we go -
Let's not give into anger but instead show love to the unlovable around us -
after all God loves us - we should love one another!
Word to the wise: When we speak to someone - we should speak as if speaking to ourselves!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/15/10
WHAT WE SAY MATTERS - WHAT WE DO MATTERS MORE
1/15/10
A Soft Answer
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Today's verse is one to take to heart - in our day to day lives - we often have to deal with people we would rather not have to deal with - at our jobs - in the line at the store or at our local church - many times we get impatient and cause much problems with those we have to deal with - today's verse suggests a soft answer - often we can get short with people - we get in a rush - we get focused on ourselves and we forget that this world does not revolve around us - we have a choice when we face people we would rather not deal with - that's with a soft answer - even to those who wish us harm- those who just want to argue with us - we must not give into anger - anger never brings about the righteousness of God - true at times there is a time to be angry - but God says in His Word not to sin at such times - we must give a kind answer - we are to be different from the world around us - how are you handling these people who rub you the wrong way? I can say that often I give the world's response and that is not right -
let's remember we ware the name of Christ everywhere we go -
Let's not give into anger but instead show love to the unlovable around us -
after all God loves us - we should love one another!
Word to the wise: When we speak to someone - we should speak as if speaking to ourselves!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/15/10
WHAT WE SAY MATTERS - WHAT WE DO MATTERS MORE
The Daily Blueprint
1/18/10
He Had a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Romans 8:24
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?
Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I know many of you are off from work - and schools around the country are closed - it's to be a day of reflection - a day of rememberance for a man who had a dream - his dream was on of peace and that is what his hope was - he was bold in what he believed and died for it - today we remember his dream - today's verse talks about hope - Martin had hope for a peaceful tomorrow - we have made a lot of progress in race relations in this county but there is still so much further we could go - peace is obtainable if we would do what God says - peace would reign - but unfotunetly our selfish human nature does not want this to happen - it's a daily fight - and this is what we must do - we must fight against the enemy - the one who does not want peace at all - we must trust in the ONE who died for our sins - JESUS - He had a dream too - and HIS dream came true - HE would die for creation and it happened - in the same way - Martin's dream will one day come to pass - there will be peace one day - when JESUS returns peace will return - but today we can do our part - we can love all our neighbors no matter where they are from and what they believe -we can break down these walls and show them the love of our Savior - is that your dream? That we all live in harmony - please note this does not mean we have to compromise our faith - we must be bold in what we believe and never let go of it -
Today let's reflect on the dream of peace - let's love each other as Christ has loved us - do unto others as you would have them to unto you - this is to be our credo - at all times - we must let love rule first and foremost - I know money is tight these days - but let us never be poor of love for each other - God says this - we must love HIM With all our heart - mind and soul and love others as we love ourselves - keep that and you will please God - and the love you show others will spread - let's live the dream of peace today - I give you all my love - God bless you! Dr. Martin Luther King Dir, we salute you!
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Remember Dr. Martin Luther King and his dream today and every day - let's live in peace with everyone as best we can - this is a salute to freedom!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/18/10
WE ALL NEED A DREAM!
1/18/10
He Had a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Romans 8:24
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?
Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I know many of you are off from work - and schools around the country are closed - it's to be a day of reflection - a day of rememberance for a man who had a dream - his dream was on of peace and that is what his hope was - he was bold in what he believed and died for it - today we remember his dream - today's verse talks about hope - Martin had hope for a peaceful tomorrow - we have made a lot of progress in race relations in this county but there is still so much further we could go - peace is obtainable if we would do what God says - peace would reign - but unfotunetly our selfish human nature does not want this to happen - it's a daily fight - and this is what we must do - we must fight against the enemy - the one who does not want peace at all - we must trust in the ONE who died for our sins - JESUS - He had a dream too - and HIS dream came true - HE would die for creation and it happened - in the same way - Martin's dream will one day come to pass - there will be peace one day - when JESUS returns peace will return - but today we can do our part - we can love all our neighbors no matter where they are from and what they believe -we can break down these walls and show them the love of our Savior - is that your dream? That we all live in harmony - please note this does not mean we have to compromise our faith - we must be bold in what we believe and never let go of it -
Today let's reflect on the dream of peace - let's love each other as Christ has loved us - do unto others as you would have them to unto you - this is to be our credo - at all times - we must let love rule first and foremost - I know money is tight these days - but let us never be poor of love for each other - God says this - we must love HIM With all our heart - mind and soul and love others as we love ourselves - keep that and you will please God - and the love you show others will spread - let's live the dream of peace today - I give you all my love - God bless you! Dr. Martin Luther King Dir, we salute you!
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Remember Dr. Martin Luther King and his dream today and every day - let's live in peace with everyone as best we can - this is a salute to freedom!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/18/10
WE ALL NEED A DREAM!
1/14/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/14/10
The House
Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish,
The disaster in Haiti that took place yesterday should speak loudly to all of us - just 700 miles south of Florida - a major earthquake destroyed much of the city of Port-A-Prince -this destruction happened in a matter of minutes - all our worldly riches can be gone in seconds - if our trust is in the things of this world - we will be empty and life will become meaningless - but if we would trust in the LORD with all our heart - then and only then will the peace come that passes all understanding - today's verse talks about two houses - one is the house of the wicked - the other of the righteous in Christ -
the wicked home, while seeming thriving now, will one day be brought to ruin - however the house of the righteous in Christ is being built up - even if it looks like it's falling apart - in the end - the righteous of Christ will stand while those who reject Christ and His grace will be left with nothing at all - which life would you rather have - let's cleave to Christ - He is our only hope - no matter what happens this side of heaven - God has a plan - and His plan is always the best plan! Let's build our house on the Rock and not the lose sand of this fallen world - sometimes we become blind by the things of the world and the voice of the enemy - we must acknowledge this - and move on past it - ask Jesus to open our eyes to what really is in our heart of hearts - does this world drive you or does God's Holy Spirit? Upon what have you built your house upon?
Let's allow Christ to rebuild our lives - sometimes this requires our lives to be broken down for Christ to build it back on the sure and true foundation of Jesus Christ!
1/14/10
The House
Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish,
The disaster in Haiti that took place yesterday should speak loudly to all of us - just 700 miles south of Florida - a major earthquake destroyed much of the city of Port-A-Prince -this destruction happened in a matter of minutes - all our worldly riches can be gone in seconds - if our trust is in the things of this world - we will be empty and life will become meaningless - but if we would trust in the LORD with all our heart - then and only then will the peace come that passes all understanding - today's verse talks about two houses - one is the house of the wicked - the other of the righteous in Christ -
the wicked home, while seeming thriving now, will one day be brought to ruin - however the house of the righteous in Christ is being built up - even if it looks like it's falling apart - in the end - the righteous of Christ will stand while those who reject Christ and His grace will be left with nothing at all - which life would you rather have - let's cleave to Christ - He is our only hope - no matter what happens this side of heaven - God has a plan - and His plan is always the best plan! Let's build our house on the Rock and not the lose sand of this fallen world - sometimes we become blind by the things of the world and the voice of the enemy - we must acknowledge this - and move on past it - ask Jesus to open our eyes to what really is in our heart of hearts - does this world drive you or does God's Holy Spirit? Upon what have you built your house upon?
Let's allow Christ to rebuild our lives - sometimes this requires our lives to be broken down for Christ to build it back on the sure and true foundation of Jesus Christ!
Word to the wise: What matters more to you? This world or the next?
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/14/10
WHERE IS YOUR HEART TODAY?
ON THIS PASSING AWAY WORLD OR THE ONE YET TO COME?
The Daily Blueprint
1/14/10
The House
Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish,
The disaster in Haiti that took place yesterday should speak loudly to all of us - just 700 miles south of Florida - a major earthquake destroyed much of the city of Port-A-Prince -this destruction happened in a matter of minutes - all our worldly riches can be gone in seconds - if our trust is in the things of this world - we will be empty and life will become meaningless - but if we would trust in the LORD with all our heart - then and only then will the peace come that passes all understanding - today's verse talks about two houses - one is the house of the wicked - the other of the righteous in Christ -
the wicked home, while seeming thriving now, will one day be brought to ruin - however the house of the righteous in Christ is being built up - even if it looks like it's falling apart - in the end - the righteous of Christ will stand while those who reject Christ and His grace will be left with nothing at all - which life would you rather have - let's cleave to Christ - He is our only hope - no matter what happens this side of heaven - God has a plan - and His plan is always the best plan! Let's build our house on the Rock and not the lose sand of this fallen world - sometimes we become blind by the things of the world and the voice of the enemy - we must acknowledge this - and move on past it - ask Jesus to open our eyes to what really is in our heart of hearts - does this world drive you or does God's Holy Spirit? Upon what have you built your house upon?
Let's allow Christ to rebuild our lives - sometimes this requires our lives to be broken down for Christ to build it back on the sure and true foundation of Jesus Christ!
1/14/10
The House
Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish,
The disaster in Haiti that took place yesterday should speak loudly to all of us - just 700 miles south of Florida - a major earthquake destroyed much of the city of Port-A-Prince -this destruction happened in a matter of minutes - all our worldly riches can be gone in seconds - if our trust is in the things of this world - we will be empty and life will become meaningless - but if we would trust in the LORD with all our heart - then and only then will the peace come that passes all understanding - today's verse talks about two houses - one is the house of the wicked - the other of the righteous in Christ -
the wicked home, while seeming thriving now, will one day be brought to ruin - however the house of the righteous in Christ is being built up - even if it looks like it's falling apart - in the end - the righteous of Christ will stand while those who reject Christ and His grace will be left with nothing at all - which life would you rather have - let's cleave to Christ - He is our only hope - no matter what happens this side of heaven - God has a plan - and His plan is always the best plan! Let's build our house on the Rock and not the lose sand of this fallen world - sometimes we become blind by the things of the world and the voice of the enemy - we must acknowledge this - and move on past it - ask Jesus to open our eyes to what really is in our heart of hearts - does this world drive you or does God's Holy Spirit? Upon what have you built your house upon?
Let's allow Christ to rebuild our lives - sometimes this requires our lives to be broken down for Christ to build it back on the sure and true foundation of Jesus Christ!
Word to the wise: What matters more to you? This world or the next?
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/14/10
WHERE IS YOUR HEART TODAY?
ON THIS PASSING AWAY WORLD OR THE ONE YET TO COME?
1/13/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/13/10
Watch Your Mouth
Proverbs 13:3
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life;
but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
What comes out of our mouths says a lot about what's in our hearts - what words do we speak each day - are the negative - then you will reap negativity in your heart - if they are vulgar -what's down deep in your heart is coming out - you can learn a lot about a person by just hearing them talk - I must confess I often speak negative things - and I don't like that about me - I ask the Holy Spirit to please change me - but it all starts with the heart - we need to get to the heart of the matter as to why we say what we say - often our words do hurt others -despite what the nursery rhyme says - word do hurt and the thing about words is you cannot really take them back - once something is said - it's out in the open - relationships end by words - we lose our way often times because we think the things we do and say the things we say - losing our way means to me not following Jesus like we should - what do we speak about JESUS? Do we defend Him when others are attacking - are we using our words to Praise Him? I am preaching to myself as well today - I need to watch my mouth - but it's not just our mouth - but our hearts must be checked daily - it's easy to fall into a line of thinking and before you know it your words have caused scars in those around us - what we say matters - the world is listening - let's use our mouths to only praise the LORD - let's love others with the words we say and use each day - what can you say? Let's praise and not curse -
Let's watch our mouths and allow the Holy Spirit to cleanse our hearts from all unrightousness! Speak all you speak with love!
1/13/10
Watch Your Mouth
Proverbs 13:3
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life;
but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
What comes out of our mouths says a lot about what's in our hearts - what words do we speak each day - are the negative - then you will reap negativity in your heart - if they are vulgar -what's down deep in your heart is coming out - you can learn a lot about a person by just hearing them talk - I must confess I often speak negative things - and I don't like that about me - I ask the Holy Spirit to please change me - but it all starts with the heart - we need to get to the heart of the matter as to why we say what we say - often our words do hurt others -despite what the nursery rhyme says - word do hurt and the thing about words is you cannot really take them back - once something is said - it's out in the open - relationships end by words - we lose our way often times because we think the things we do and say the things we say - losing our way means to me not following Jesus like we should - what do we speak about JESUS? Do we defend Him when others are attacking - are we using our words to Praise Him? I am preaching to myself as well today - I need to watch my mouth - but it's not just our mouth - but our hearts must be checked daily - it's easy to fall into a line of thinking and before you know it your words have caused scars in those around us - what we say matters - the world is listening - let's use our mouths to only praise the LORD - let's love others with the words we say and use each day - what can you say? Let's praise and not curse -
Let's watch our mouths and allow the Holy Spirit to cleanse our hearts from all unrightousness! Speak all you speak with love!
Word to the wise: What we say says a lot about who we are!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/13/10
Let's think before we speak - how will what we say effect others?
1/12/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/12/10
Coming Out of Trouble
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips;
but the just shall come out of trouble.
Today's verse reminds us that the wicked will be condemed by their own lips - they will speak lies and say things in vain - they won't mean what they say or say what they mean - they are double minded -they don't really serve God at all but really theirselves - The word says that they basically worship themselves - they don't heed the warnings of God at all and because of this - they will caught in all kinds of trouble - and they won't be able to get out - but those who live by faith -shall make it thourgh the trouble and come out better on the other side - let's face it - life can be tough - there is trouble around every corner - what matters most is how you get through it - if you try to get through trouble in your own power - you will fail - without Christ in you - there is no hope -
the wicked think they are doing fine - they think they know better then God - but in the end that's nothing more then a lie - We must be willing to acknowledge before God our sins and ask Him to cleanse us from all unrighteousness - do this and you will get through any trouble that comes your way! When you obey you will make it through the trouble - note that no where does the Word say we won't have trouble - actually Jesus says that we must be aware that we will face many trials in our lives -are we ready to put our full trust in CHRIST? We must if we expect to make it through to Glory!
It's only by the blood of the Lamb that we are saved - no one can take us away from JESUS once we belong to HIM! Praise GOD!
If you are in the midst of trouble today - know there is away out -
that way is JESUS and HIM alone!
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Word to the wise: There is always trouble around the next corner -
but that's ok if JESUS goes before us!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/12/10
If you breathe - you will have trouble - but the good news is GOD will bring us through it! Glory to God!
1/11/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/11/10
A false balance
Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is His delight!
Today's verse is the beginning of a series I want to do in the book of Proverbs - today's verse talks about a false weight - what first comes to mind to me is those who sold animals for sacricifce in the temple who would add weight to the animals without the buyers knowledge thus making it cost more -these people would make money off this falsely and God has some harsh words to say about them - however those who sold at a just weight are God's delight - I have heard it said that what you do when no one is looking says a lot about you - if you cheat others behind their back - you are no better then those who cheat them right in front of them - Those in the temple who did this brought God to open shame - not something He takes lightly - here at the one place set aside for worship, people came in to see if they could cheat others but ultimately stole from God - the same thing happens today - there are crooks everywhere - even in the church - those who pad their own pockets at someone else's loss - we cannot pay our way to heaven but when we are called to give - we must give as God calls us to give - no if someone comes along and steal what we give - it's not on us but the one who stole - we must be sure to give God all the glory at all times - let's live a life that is perfect balance - not a false one - we can claim many things with our mouths - but what does our life say - to me this steps on my toes and it should - let's give God our very best - He gave us His Son - let's give Him our live - your brother in Christ who is in this with you, Daniel
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Word to the wise: Cheating God is never a good idea! God knows all and sees all - there is no hiding anything from Him!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/11/10
Give to God what calls you to give - nothing more , nothing less
1/11/10
A false balance
Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is His delight!
Today's verse is the beginning of a series I want to do in the book of Proverbs - today's verse talks about a false weight - what first comes to mind to me is those who sold animals for sacricifce in the temple who would add weight to the animals without the buyers knowledge thus making it cost more -these people would make money off this falsely and God has some harsh words to say about them - however those who sold at a just weight are God's delight - I have heard it said that what you do when no one is looking says a lot about you - if you cheat others behind their back - you are no better then those who cheat them right in front of them - Those in the temple who did this brought God to open shame - not something He takes lightly - here at the one place set aside for worship, people came in to see if they could cheat others but ultimately stole from God - the same thing happens today - there are crooks everywhere - even in the church - those who pad their own pockets at someone else's loss - we cannot pay our way to heaven but when we are called to give - we must give as God calls us to give - no if someone comes along and steal what we give - it's not on us but the one who stole - we must be sure to give God all the glory at all times - let's live a life that is perfect balance - not a false one - we can claim many things with our mouths - but what does our life say - to me this steps on my toes and it should - let's give God our very best - He gave us His Son - let's give Him our live - your brother in Christ who is in this with you, Daniel
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Word to the wise: Cheating God is never a good idea! God knows all and sees all - there is no hiding anything from Him!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/11/10
Give to God what calls you to give - nothing more , nothing less
1/10/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/8/10
Love & Seek
Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love Me; and those that seek Me early shall find Me!
Once there was a suggestion to read a Proverb a day - since there is 31 of them -you can read one once a day - there is much wisdom in the Proverbs - in today's verse - God says He loves those who love Him - but also mentions that those who seek Him early shall find Him - how do you begin your day? I have to admit I struggle to get up and once I do - often I am in a rush - this does not put me in the best of circumstances to worship the Lord - I do pray every day on my way into work - often it's a quick prayer - I want to draw closer to God - I want to seek HIM early - but often it's later - but not to get caught on this point - but rather to understand what God requires - He is the one who saves us - He is the one He made us - and He is the one to be worshipped and praised! Let's make it a point to really seek the Lord - without distractions - we must set aside time daily to spend with Him - and Him alone - too much of the time we feel we must be doing something to be useful for God - Jesus once told two ladies - Mary and Martha - that seeking Him and being at His feet was more important than working - after all we can do nothing apart from the Lord - I am finding myself doing more and more things on my own - and this is not right - I must correct this - we are really powerless without God - let's remember that we must love and seek Him daily - let's not waste a minute getting closer to God - He is all we have and all we really need - the world around us is trying to vie for our attention - let's buck the trend of this world and separate ourselves for God's purpose - I admit this will be a challenge -we have jobs - kids to get to school and bills to pay - let's just stop and seek God during our days -
He is there waiting for us - what access we have to God - let's remember that we have so much to be thankful for - I am thankful for each of you - may God bless you as you seek to love Him and seek Him early! He is waiting for you!
1/8/10
Love & Seek
Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love Me; and those that seek Me early shall find Me!
Once there was a suggestion to read a Proverb a day - since there is 31 of them -you can read one once a day - there is much wisdom in the Proverbs - in today's verse - God says He loves those who love Him - but also mentions that those who seek Him early shall find Him - how do you begin your day? I have to admit I struggle to get up and once I do - often I am in a rush - this does not put me in the best of circumstances to worship the Lord - I do pray every day on my way into work - often it's a quick prayer - I want to draw closer to God - I want to seek HIM early - but often it's later - but not to get caught on this point - but rather to understand what God requires - He is the one who saves us - He is the one He made us - and He is the one to be worshipped and praised! Let's make it a point to really seek the Lord - without distractions - we must set aside time daily to spend with Him - and Him alone - too much of the time we feel we must be doing something to be useful for God - Jesus once told two ladies - Mary and Martha - that seeking Him and being at His feet was more important than working - after all we can do nothing apart from the Lord - I am finding myself doing more and more things on my own - and this is not right - I must correct this - we are really powerless without God - let's remember that we must love and seek Him daily - let's not waste a minute getting closer to God - He is all we have and all we really need - the world around us is trying to vie for our attention - let's buck the trend of this world and separate ourselves for God's purpose - I admit this will be a challenge -we have jobs - kids to get to school and bills to pay - let's just stop and seek God during our days -
He is there waiting for us - what access we have to God - let's remember that we have so much to be thankful for - I am thankful for each of you - may God bless you as you seek to love Him and seek Him early! He is waiting for you!
Word to the wise: When we wait for the LORD to act - we are living by faith!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/8/10
THE BEST SERVICE FOR GOD IS SEEKING AND LOVING HIM!
1/07/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/7/10
7 x 70
Matthew 18:21-22
Then came Peter to Him and said Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times?
JESUS said unto him. I say not unto you, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
During church last night I was caught by the fact that our sins are forgiven! I know as a Christ-follower this should be common knowledge , but at times the trials of life get in our way and the way respond to those trials says alot about where we are with Christ - I had to admit that I have been carrying around a lot of guilt for sins in the past - and even the ones I just commited - this struggle will contiune as long as we breathe the air of this earth - we will sin - it's just that we need to surrender more and more to JESUS and allow HIM to change us - we cannot do this on our own! When Peter asked Jesus how many times would he have to forgive those who sinned against him - I guess Peter thought there was limit to forgiveness - but Jesus says that's not the case - it's not that Jesus is approving sin - but it's the fact that His death paid for it all - and for those who put their trust in Him they are all forgiven - another thing that stuck me was that the Word says that all have fallen short - not just some - all - that means we all fit into that group- we all need forgiveness and it all comes from JESUS and since HE has forgiven us so much - we should be among those willing to forgive others -
how many times you may ask - JESUS said 7 x 70 - I know some of you are very smart and would just calculate that number and say that's enough - but that's not the point here - the point is we must be forgiving of others since we are forgiven - God didn't place a limit on it - allow the Holy Spirit to comform you into the likeness of the Son -
Remember that in CHRIST we are forgiven ALL our sins! Jesus paid it all -
Is there someone you need to forgive? Don't move past this day without giving them forgiveness - this is God's will for our lives - we must be like HIM and forgiveness must be central in our lives! Glory to God in the hightest - if it's sin 7 x 70 and more forgive them!
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Word to the wise: Forgiveness not only helps those who have been wronged but those who did the wronging!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/7/10
WE SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE FORGIVENESS IN OUR HEART
1/7/10
7 x 70
Matthew 18:21-22
Then came Peter to Him and said Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times?
JESUS said unto him. I say not unto you, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
During church last night I was caught by the fact that our sins are forgiven! I know as a Christ-follower this should be common knowledge , but at times the trials of life get in our way and the way respond to those trials says alot about where we are with Christ - I had to admit that I have been carrying around a lot of guilt for sins in the past - and even the ones I just commited - this struggle will contiune as long as we breathe the air of this earth - we will sin - it's just that we need to surrender more and more to JESUS and allow HIM to change us - we cannot do this on our own! When Peter asked Jesus how many times would he have to forgive those who sinned against him - I guess Peter thought there was limit to forgiveness - but Jesus says that's not the case - it's not that Jesus is approving sin - but it's the fact that His death paid for it all - and for those who put their trust in Him they are all forgiven - another thing that stuck me was that the Word says that all have fallen short - not just some - all - that means we all fit into that group- we all need forgiveness and it all comes from JESUS and since HE has forgiven us so much - we should be among those willing to forgive others -
how many times you may ask - JESUS said 7 x 70 - I know some of you are very smart and would just calculate that number and say that's enough - but that's not the point here - the point is we must be forgiving of others since we are forgiven - God didn't place a limit on it - allow the Holy Spirit to comform you into the likeness of the Son -
Remember that in CHRIST we are forgiven ALL our sins! Jesus paid it all -
Is there someone you need to forgive? Don't move past this day without giving them forgiveness - this is God's will for our lives - we must be like HIM and forgiveness must be central in our lives! Glory to God in the hightest - if it's sin 7 x 70 and more forgive them!
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Word to the wise: Forgiveness not only helps those who have been wronged but those who did the wronging!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/7/10
WE SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE FORGIVENESS IN OUR HEART
1/06/2010
The Daily Blueprint
1/6/10
See The Star - Follow The Son
Matthew 2:1&2
Now when JESUS was born in Bethlehem of Judaea, in the days of Harod the king, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East, and have come to worship Him!
Today is the day we celebrate the arrival of the Wise Men to Bethlehem -
These wise men came from a distant place and followed the Star - the Star God put into place to lead them to His Son! They followed this star and after a long trip - they finally had made it to see the Christ child - by this time Jesus had grown a little - he was no longer a baby in a manger but an infant that was beginning to grow and change - Mary must have been so proud to show off this baby - The wise men came to worship Jesus but King Harod had other ideas - he wanted to kill this child because his power was being threatened or so he thought - it got so bad that Harold wanted all boy babies under 2 years of age to be killed - these wise men knew from a dream not to go back to Harold - Their mission was to bring Christ gifts and riches of this world fit for a king -what would a child want to what they brought - to today's mind the gifts seem very odd - but in the time in which they were given - they were priceless in nature - when they laid their eyes upon Christ they bowed down and worshiped - what an odd scene - but it was the right way to approach this child - we have just finished celebrating CHRISTmas and a new year - now we must begin to focus on Christ as He grows from a baby to a man - we go from the cradle to the cross quickly with Easter being the grand celebration but until that can happen -we must approach Christ as the King HE is - we must come humbly before Him - we need to see the Star and then Follow HIM - JESUS alone is worthy of our praise - let's be like these wise men and seek Jesus with all our heart - all our resources and all our mind - let's see the star and follow the SON!
Today is also my Mother's Birthday - Elaine went home in 1993
Today I want to remember her life - pray for me and my family -
May GOD receive the glory for this ministry and for this celebration of the Wise Men meeting JESUS for the first time - many more wise men and women have followed Jesus - He must be the Star of our lives!
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Because the Star showed up - the wise men found JESUS - have you found JESUS and has HE found you? May you be lead to JESUS and believe in HIM!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/6/10
WITHOUT HIS BIRTH - ALL WOULD BE LOST!
1/6/10
See The Star - Follow The Son
Matthew 2:1&2
Now when JESUS was born in Bethlehem of Judaea, in the days of Harod the king, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East, and have come to worship Him!
Today is the day we celebrate the arrival of the Wise Men to Bethlehem -
These wise men came from a distant place and followed the Star - the Star God put into place to lead them to His Son! They followed this star and after a long trip - they finally had made it to see the Christ child - by this time Jesus had grown a little - he was no longer a baby in a manger but an infant that was beginning to grow and change - Mary must have been so proud to show off this baby - The wise men came to worship Jesus but King Harod had other ideas - he wanted to kill this child because his power was being threatened or so he thought - it got so bad that Harold wanted all boy babies under 2 years of age to be killed - these wise men knew from a dream not to go back to Harold - Their mission was to bring Christ gifts and riches of this world fit for a king -what would a child want to what they brought - to today's mind the gifts seem very odd - but in the time in which they were given - they were priceless in nature - when they laid their eyes upon Christ they bowed down and worshiped - what an odd scene - but it was the right way to approach this child - we have just finished celebrating CHRISTmas and a new year - now we must begin to focus on Christ as He grows from a baby to a man - we go from the cradle to the cross quickly with Easter being the grand celebration but until that can happen -we must approach Christ as the King HE is - we must come humbly before Him - we need to see the Star and then Follow HIM - JESUS alone is worthy of our praise - let's be like these wise men and seek Jesus with all our heart - all our resources and all our mind - let's see the star and follow the SON!
Today is also my Mother's Birthday - Elaine went home in 1993
Today I want to remember her life - pray for me and my family -
May GOD receive the glory for this ministry and for this celebration of the Wise Men meeting JESUS for the first time - many more wise men and women have followed Jesus - He must be the Star of our lives!
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Because the Star showed up - the wise men found JESUS - have you found JESUS and has HE found you? May you be lead to JESUS and believe in HIM!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/6/10
WITHOUT HIS BIRTH - ALL WOULD BE LOST!
1/05/2010
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT
New Year 2010 - Part Two
New Year - Same God!
Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; but Christ lives in me: and the life I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.
Today we begin not only a new year - but a new decade - 2009 was a very hard year around my household - from losing my Dad in June to being told I have an enlarged heart back in April - but through it all God remains faithful - no matter what - He is there - and HE must be our focus -sadly I have gotten my eyes of Jesus for a little while and have been consumed by my problems - but the good news is God will take us back - don't think you have ever gone to far away from Him for Him to take you back - He longs to have a personal intimate relationship with you - maybe 2010 can be the year that finally comes to pass in your life - I know how foolish it is to try and live this life apart from Christ - He has given us so much - His life was payment for our sins - He willingly laid down His life to save us - all of us - no one is to be left out - take some time right now and look at your life - do you know Christ? I have to ask myself that often - sometimes my actions make it seem like I am not following Him - we all fail - but we must get back up - and the great thing is HE will pick us up! Let's put Christ first this year - it's a fresh year - the calendar is blank -- let's give God our best this year - last year is gone - we cannot go back - let's leave the mistakes of our past in the past - today is a new day - maybe today you will come to know CHRIST! There is nothing better then that - please pray for me as I pray for you - pray that our faith will increase - pray that we will know HIM more and more each day - I love you in the name of JESUS! May 2010 be your best year yet - and as my friend Earl has said - whatever God wants for us in 2010 - that is just what will happen! Praise the LORD!
Happy New Year!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 1/1/10
GOD MAKES ALL THINGS NEW! Happy New Year 2010!
New Year Note: Today is a new day and a new year - what does God have planned for us this year? Let's ask Him!
Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
New Year 2010 - Part Two
New Year - Same God!
Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; but Christ lives in me: and the life I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.
Today we begin not only a new year - but a new decade - 2009 was a very hard year around my household - from losing my Dad in June to being told I have an enlarged heart back in April - but through it all God remains faithful - no matter what - He is there - and HE must be our focus -sadly I have gotten my eyes of Jesus for a little while and have been consumed by my problems - but the good news is God will take us back - don't think you have ever gone to far away from Him for Him to take you back - He longs to have a personal intimate relationship with you - maybe 2010 can be the year that finally comes to pass in your life - I know how foolish it is to try and live this life apart from Christ - He has given us so much - His life was payment for our sins - He willingly laid down His life to save us - all of us - no one is to be left out - take some time right now and look at your life - do you know Christ? I have to ask myself that often - sometimes my actions make it seem like I am not following Him - we all fail - but we must get back up - and the great thing is HE will pick us up! Let's put Christ first this year - it's a fresh year - the calendar is blank -- let's give God our best this year - last year is gone - we cannot go back - let's leave the mistakes of our past in the past - today is a new day - maybe today you will come to know CHRIST! There is nothing better then that - please pray for me as I pray for you - pray that our faith will increase - pray that we will know HIM more and more each day - I love you in the name of JESUS! May 2010 be your best year yet - and as my friend Earl has said - whatever God wants for us in 2010 - that is just what will happen! Praise the LORD!
Happy New Year!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 1/1/10
GOD MAKES ALL THINGS NEW! Happy New Year 2010!
New Year Note: Today is a new day and a new year - what does God have planned for us this year? Let's ask Him!
Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
12/31/2009
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT
New Year 2010 - Part One
New Year - Same God!
Revelation 1:8a
I AM the Alpha & the Omega, the beginning & the ending...
As we embark on a new year - let us take some time to look back - as I have said before 2009 has not been the best year in my life - but with that said - God is still on the Throne - He is still in control - no matter how I feel - I want to try and see the good in this year - I will do this in tomorrow's devotional - right now I want to express what today's verse means to me - God says that HE is the beginning and the ending - when we look back at one year ending and new one about to begin - we must take inventory and begin to see what God has planned for us in the next year - 2009 is one for the record books - but as this year passes into the new one - we must learn from what happened this year - God says that HE is the Alpha and the Omega - HE has always been - there was never a time when God was not there - HE is outside of time - HE sees it all at once - nothing surpises our God - He knows our thoughts and our intentions - looking forward to the new year - I want to be sure that my thoughts and intentions are brought more into subjection to God - it's been tough - I've been selfish - and God is teaching me much about myself - things I don't care to learn but I know it's for HIS glory - the same thing in your life - maybe God is putting His finger on something in your life - let Him have His way - that's my advise - because I have been struggling I have resisted what God has shown me - but now I know I must accept it and move on - and move closer to the ONE who made it all - the ONE who gave us HIS only SON - the ONE whom we should be living for every minute of every day - pray for me as I pray for you - and in the end may our lives glorify God - HE alone is worthy of our praise!
Happy New Year!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/31/09
GOD RULES NO MATTER THE YEAR!
New Year Note: Even though the calander is changing - GOD will never!
Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
New Year 2010 - Part One
New Year - Same God!
Revelation 1:8a
I AM the Alpha & the Omega, the beginning & the ending...
As we embark on a new year - let us take some time to look back - as I have said before 2009 has not been the best year in my life - but with that said - God is still on the Throne - He is still in control - no matter how I feel - I want to try and see the good in this year - I will do this in tomorrow's devotional - right now I want to express what today's verse means to me - God says that HE is the beginning and the ending - when we look back at one year ending and new one about to begin - we must take inventory and begin to see what God has planned for us in the next year - 2009 is one for the record books - but as this year passes into the new one - we must learn from what happened this year - God says that HE is the Alpha and the Omega - HE has always been - there was never a time when God was not there - HE is outside of time - HE sees it all at once - nothing surpises our God - He knows our thoughts and our intentions - looking forward to the new year - I want to be sure that my thoughts and intentions are brought more into subjection to God - it's been tough - I've been selfish - and God is teaching me much about myself - things I don't care to learn but I know it's for HIS glory - the same thing in your life - maybe God is putting His finger on something in your life - let Him have His way - that's my advise - because I have been struggling I have resisted what God has shown me - but now I know I must accept it and move on - and move closer to the ONE who made it all - the ONE who gave us HIS only SON - the ONE whom we should be living for every minute of every day - pray for me as I pray for you - and in the end may our lives glorify God - HE alone is worthy of our praise!
Happy New Year!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/31/09
GOD RULES NO MATTER THE YEAR!
New Year Note: Even though the calander is changing - GOD will never!
Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
12/30/2009
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT
12/25/09 - CHRISTmas Eve
Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!
LUKE 2:8-10
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Today is the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ - He came so that no man may die - His life made it possible for us to have eternal life - His life was given for us so that we could come back into a right relationship with God the Father - His life was lived for the Father's glory at all times! He came a babe in a manger but would grow into a man who would give HIS very life for our sakes - He took our sin upon HIMSELF and paid the whole price for us -This CHRISTmas day - think about this very fact - God loves you and HE proved it by sending HIS one and only Son to pay the price for our sins - His life brings us life - His death brought us eternal life - Jesus came so that we would know and see just how much God loves each one of us - 2009 has not been the best of years in my life - but God is still on the throne and HE still loves me and all of us - Jesus came to bring us life! This little baby in this out of place town is the greatest Gift that anyone could have given us - He came willingly from Heaven so HE could live like a human being - Jesus took our place - He lived a perfect life and no one else has done that - Let's worship the KING of KINGS - let's remember that HE is the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas - Rejoice for unto us this day is born a Savior who is CHRIST the LORD!
WE PRAISE YOU LORD JESUS FOR COMING TO OUR WORLD AND SHOWING US WHAT REAL LOVE IS ALL ABOUT!
REJOICE - PRAISE THE LORD!
Merry CHRISTmas one and all!
Please remember those who are alone this day -those without family - the homeless - remind them that JESUS came for everyone - Rejoce in the LORD today and forever more!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/25/09
THE FACT THAT JESUS WAS BORN SHOWS JUST HOW MUCH GOD LOVES US!
CHRISTmas Note: GOD GAVE THE BEST GIFT TO US THROUGH HIS SON!
Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a BLESSED CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year!
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT
12/24/09 - CHRISTmas Eve
Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!
Luke 2:6
And so it was, that while they (Mary & Joseph) were there (Bethlehem) the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Mary and Joseph sure had a hard time in the beginning - first Mary was told by an angel that she would give birth to a baby boy - but having not been with a man she didn't know how this could be - Joseph wanted to put her away so that the people would not accuse him of something - then they had to go miles away to be taxed - This was no easy time at all - but anything worth having is often hard to accomplish - Mary was really pregnant when they took this trip -- they made it to Bethlehem and the time had come - Mary was going to have this baby and soon -- but where would they have this baby? They tried the Inn - but sorry no room - so they had to settle on a stable - they had no other place to go - but it was all in God's great plan - the King of King would not be born in the luxgury suite of the Inn - now in the palace - but in a stable - Jesus came so far - from heaven above to this lowly stable - it must have been very smelly - not tidy like our manger scence - but the ladies will agree - when it's time for a baby to be born - they will be born - Inn or not! Jesus would be born - and we would be delivered - I love the song by 4HIM -what a strange way to save the world!
THIS WAS GOD'S PLAN - Let's rejoice in this birth - for the child that Mary had is the KING of KING and LORD of LORDS! AMEN!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/24/09
JESUS CAME FROM HEAVEN TO SAVE US FROM HELL
CHRISTmas Note: JESUS was born in a lowly manger and would die on a lowly cross
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Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a BLESSED CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year!
12/24/09 - CHRISTmas Eve
Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!
Luke 2:6
And so it was, that while they (Mary & Joseph) were there (Bethlehem) the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Mary and Joseph sure had a hard time in the beginning - first Mary was told by an angel that she would give birth to a baby boy - but having not been with a man she didn't know how this could be - Joseph wanted to put her away so that the people would not accuse him of something - then they had to go miles away to be taxed - This was no easy time at all - but anything worth having is often hard to accomplish - Mary was really pregnant when they took this trip -- they made it to Bethlehem and the time had come - Mary was going to have this baby and soon -- but where would they have this baby? They tried the Inn - but sorry no room - so they had to settle on a stable - they had no other place to go - but it was all in God's great plan - the King of King would not be born in the luxgury suite of the Inn - now in the palace - but in a stable - Jesus came so far - from heaven above to this lowly stable - it must have been very smelly - not tidy like our manger scence - but the ladies will agree - when it's time for a baby to be born - they will be born - Inn or not! Jesus would be born - and we would be delivered - I love the song by 4HIM -what a strange way to save the world!
THIS WAS GOD'S PLAN - Let's rejoice in this birth - for the child that Mary had is the KING of KING and LORD of LORDS! AMEN!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/24/09
JESUS CAME FROM HEAVEN TO SAVE US FROM HELL
CHRISTmas Note: JESUS was born in a lowly manger and would die on a lowly cross
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Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a BLESSED CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year!
12/22/2009
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT
12/22/09
Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!
Matthew 1:18
Now the birth of JESUS CHRIST was on this wise: When as His Mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with Child of the Holy Ghost.
To truly celebrate CHRISTmas - we must go back to the beginning -well the beginning of Jesus' earthly existance - to be sure JESUS has always been - He is the Alpha and the Omega - the Beginning and the End - He always has been and always will be - HE is LORD alone and shares this title with no one else!
We must go back to when Mary was visited by an angel and the angel told her she would give birth - Mary's first responce was that she has never been with a man - how could she give birth - but the angel made sure she understood that this Child would be like no other child - this Child would be King over all - this Child would be born in a manger - a feeding trought - Mary accepted what was given her and did what God had called her to do - what about us - do we do this? Is our focus on CHRIST or on gife giving - is it on food - and if it is - I must say that last night I witnessed a place that gives food to those in need -but not only that - they give Jesus to them and HIS love keeps this place going - the same is with us - Jesus is God's gift to us - Mary was just an insturment in this whole thing - many today worship her - but that's not right - JESUS alone is worthy of worship - we must keep HIM at the center of it all - Don't miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas! Mary did as GOD commanded her - what about us? Let's do the same! It's all about JESUS and HIM alone!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/22/09
THE BABY MARY GIVE BIRTH TO WOULD SOON DELIVER THE WORLD FROM SIN!
CHRISTmas Note: CHRIST came to show that GOD is love!
12/22/09
Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!
Matthew 1:18
Now the birth of JESUS CHRIST was on this wise: When as His Mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with Child of the Holy Ghost.
To truly celebrate CHRISTmas - we must go back to the beginning -well the beginning of Jesus' earthly existance - to be sure JESUS has always been - He is the Alpha and the Omega - the Beginning and the End - He always has been and always will be - HE is LORD alone and shares this title with no one else!
We must go back to when Mary was visited by an angel and the angel told her she would give birth - Mary's first responce was that she has never been with a man - how could she give birth - but the angel made sure she understood that this Child would be like no other child - this Child would be King over all - this Child would be born in a manger - a feeding trought - Mary accepted what was given her and did what God had called her to do - what about us - do we do this? Is our focus on CHRIST or on gife giving - is it on food - and if it is - I must say that last night I witnessed a place that gives food to those in need -but not only that - they give Jesus to them and HIS love keeps this place going - the same is with us - Jesus is God's gift to us - Mary was just an insturment in this whole thing - many today worship her - but that's not right - JESUS alone is worthy of worship - we must keep HIM at the center of it all - Don't miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas! Mary did as GOD commanded her - what about us? Let's do the same! It's all about JESUS and HIM alone!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/22/09
THE BABY MARY GIVE BIRTH TO WOULD SOON DELIVER THE WORLD FROM SIN!
CHRISTmas Note: CHRIST came to show that GOD is love!
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT
12/21/09
Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!
John 1:2&14
(1)In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD
was with GOD and the WORD was GOD...
(14) And the WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld HIS glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the FATHER,) full of grace & truth!!
Welcome to the CHRISTmas edition of Building on the WORD.....
This CHRISTmas we must make sure we don't miss CHRIST!
It's easy in the hurry of the season - in the shopping - in the doing -
we work hard to celebrate this time of year - it's good to be with family -
and there is nothing wrong with buying things -but if we are not careful the real meaning of this time of year will be lost - and we cannot go back and re-do it -
the world pressures us to buy this or that - to do this or that - we don't get to take the time and just reflect much - there is always something that wants our attention - it's in this that we often fail to see CHRIST in CHRISTmas -
we must be willing to slow down - to seek God's face - and find out that apart from JESUS we have no hope - it's in that - that GOD sent HIS only SON -
The WORD the Bible says - was made flesh - from the beginning the WORD was with GOD - the WORD is really JESUS - and JESUS created everything - how can we speed through this season without giving Him a second thought - it's HIS birthday you know - let's take some time this year to slow down and seek Christ and remember that HE is our only hope!
Let's make sure CHRIST has first place in our lives during CHRISTmas and the rest of the year long - tomorrow I want to go further - but right now I just want to introduce those thoughts to you - we must make sure we don't miss CHRIST in CHRISTmas -
Let's dwell in the fact that JESUS became flesh and dwelt among us!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/21/09
WITHOUT CHRIST - THERE WOULD BE NO CHRISTMAS!
CHRISTmas Note: BECAUSE JESUS WAS BORN - WE HAVE LIFE FOREVER IN HIM!
12/21/09
Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!
John 1:2&14
(1)In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD
was with GOD and the WORD was GOD...
(14) And the WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld HIS glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the FATHER,) full of grace & truth!!
Welcome to the CHRISTmas edition of Building on the WORD.....
This CHRISTmas we must make sure we don't miss CHRIST!
It's easy in the hurry of the season - in the shopping - in the doing -
we work hard to celebrate this time of year - it's good to be with family -
and there is nothing wrong with buying things -but if we are not careful the real meaning of this time of year will be lost - and we cannot go back and re-do it -
the world pressures us to buy this or that - to do this or that - we don't get to take the time and just reflect much - there is always something that wants our attention - it's in this that we often fail to see CHRIST in CHRISTmas -
we must be willing to slow down - to seek God's face - and find out that apart from JESUS we have no hope - it's in that - that GOD sent HIS only SON -
The WORD the Bible says - was made flesh - from the beginning the WORD was with GOD - the WORD is really JESUS - and JESUS created everything - how can we speed through this season without giving Him a second thought - it's HIS birthday you know - let's take some time this year to slow down and seek Christ and remember that HE is our only hope!
Let's make sure CHRIST has first place in our lives during CHRISTmas and the rest of the year long - tomorrow I want to go further - but right now I just want to introduce those thoughts to you - we must make sure we don't miss CHRIST in CHRISTmas -
Let's dwell in the fact that JESUS became flesh and dwelt among us!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/21/09
WITHOUT CHRIST - THERE WOULD BE NO CHRISTMAS!
CHRISTmas Note: BECAUSE JESUS WAS BORN - WE HAVE LIFE FOREVER IN HIM!
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