START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW HEART
New Years Eve
Part 1
LET'S WELCOME 2 0 0 7

2nd Corinthians 5:17
Therefore in any man be in CHRIST, he is a new creature: old things have passed away; behold all things have become new!

One turn of the calendar and its a new year -as we look back on this year and look forward to the next- we must remember that with GOD all things have become new - all the struggles we faced this year -should have brought us closer to Christ - each year has its share of problems- I am sure if we look back we can see what lessons we learned -we have seen the areas in which we need to improve - we can start this new year with a new heart -with a new gratitude for what CHRIST has done for us- HE has taken our sin filled and lost lives and saved us - HE has taken our sin -He has taken all those things that cause our relationship with Him to be strained - He has taken all the old things and now everything has become new once again- the relationship we had originally has been restored -no longer are we lifeless beings but now are new beings- maybe you have known Christ many years or maybe you are lost right now and don't know what its like to have all things new - to start this new year with a new heart you must trust JESUS - You must admit you are a sinner and put your trust in the Savior - He is waiting for you right now - you can place your trust in HIM for HE is trustworthy-HIS record is completely undefeated - in an uncertain world He is our certainty - He is our Savior and HE wants to make all things new in your life -why not start 2007 with the saving grace provided to us through JESUS-
We have just celebrated HIS Birth - today you can celebrate your rebirth in Him - you see if you live apart from Him you are dead in your sins - but if you trust Him - you will be dead to your sin! Let God make all things new today -and you will start the new year with a new heart!
JESUS is the way - Trust in HIM today -
He will make a way
where there was once none-
HE is the way to God
He is the way to know
THE LOVE - THE JOY and the PEACE only JESUS can bring!God bless you and happy new year!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR SUNDAY 12-31-06
THE OLD IS GONE - BEHOLD ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW AGAIN!

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THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12-29-06

SAVED FROM THE PIT

GENESIS 37:23-24
And it came to pass when Joseph had come to his brothers, that they stripped Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colors that was on him; and they took him and cast him into a pit. . .


Some days when I sit down to pray and then do the devotional for the next day -often I have no idea what I am going to write about or what verse I am to use - but yesterday was different - as I was going through my day minding my own business and working - God came to me with this subject matter -you see like all of us - I've been a bit blue for some time - not sure just why - but like Joseph I've been in a pit - not that I am in despair or anything -its just been a trying time in my life of faith - but I've come out of it with this message- praise God - you see going through bad times is never easy - it takes it toll on us - but if we would just wait on the Lord, He would see us through - I have to say that sometimes I am still caught in that pit - but God is the one who saves me from it - this can be said on many levels - God sent His Son to save us from the pit (hell in this case) and Joseph the main character of today's verse also was saved by God from a pit - the thing that gets me the most about this passage and this story is that all the good things that followed His pitiful (sorry!) experience had to come after being tossed in a pit - what would you do if your brothers tossed you into a pit and left you for dead? Many would give us - I would pout -and then complain and finally give up hope - that's when I focus on my strength and not God's strength - He will pull you out of the pit if you are in one - and He will lift us up to new life in Him - Joseph was thrown in the pit and this was the beginning of something great- Joseph would one day rule over his brothers just as he had said - when you are down and out and there seems to be no hope - turn to God - He will never leave us in the pit longer then we need to be in the pit - this whole experience has taught me that we really do need to trust in JESUS and not in our power - we must trust God to deliver us - He will do it in HIS time-
This message was on my heart -I hope it has spoken to you -
God wants you to know you are in HIS hands!
Praise GOD!


A side note: The first thing we have to do when trown in a pit is to look up!
There is where our help will come! Keep on looking up!

Because of CHRIST we are saved from the pit of despair!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR FRIDAY 12-29-06
IN THIS LIFE THERE WILL BE MANY HILLS AND VALLEYS!
Remember VALLEYS FILL FIRST -special thanks to Ceadman's Call!

LIVIN IN THE WORD PRESENTS:
See The SON this CHRISTmas!
12/25/06
part 5
CHRISTmas DAY

Make sure you see JESUS this CHRISTmas season!

LUKE 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is CHRIST the LORD!

The journey for Mary and Joseph has come to pass and JESUS has been born - THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD has been born- and everything has changed for everyone - JESUS came to this world as a baby - a helpless baby that had to be raised by earthly parents -these parents where to raise God - wow - can you imagine that - since JESUS was GOD with skin on -HE had every right to judge how they raised Him - but God knew what HE was doing when HE came to Mary and told her though the Angel she would give birth to HIS SON! We have been walking toward this day all year -this is the day of days -the day in which GOD brought HIS SON into the world so that all would be saved through HIM - We can now see the SON in CHRISTmas - for without the Son we have no hope and our faith is in vain - we must see the Son in all we do and say - HE must be in our hearts and on our lips - Mary has gone through a tough time but in the end JESUS came forth - and She was blessed - this baby was like no other but yet just like any - Jesus was helpless and had to rely on HIS parents -the GOD who made all came not as ruling king - but as an infant - a child of all things - when GOD does something - HE goes all the way - JESUS had be this way to save us - He had to live like us but without sin - HE had to come this way -but when HE returns He will come the way HE deserves and every knee will bow on that day - right now let us Celebrate this day CHRIST THE LORD - lets see the SON in our lives today -and lets show others -The ultimate action of love of all times is God sending HIS SON to this world- with the single mission to die to save us - His mission was accomplished - Mary has given birth to the LORD - and Joseph will show JESUS many thins and JESUS will work with Him to build - JESUS our LORD is born - lets PRAISE THE LORD!! JESUS IS OUR SAVIOR!

why not give JESUS a gift today on HIS BIRTHDAY?
the only thing HE wants is you - HE wants you to KNOW THE WAY TO THE FATHER - JESUS CAME TO DIE - HE WAS BORN TO DIE - HE CAME TO DIE - HE CAME TO SET THE WRONG RIGHT AND TO BRING US INTO A RIGHT STANDING RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD! THE GREATEST GIFT YOU COULD RECIEVE IS SLAVATION THAT ONLY CHRIST JESUS CAN BRING - just look at HIM - the SAVIOR is born- that little baby who was born in a stable will end up on a cross -this was HIS Mission - if you want to know HIM today - please ask HIM into your heart and we will all celebrate with you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!
MERRY CHRISTmas to all and to all a great a blessed day-
LETS CELEBRATE JESUS
THE LORD HAS BEEN BORN
REJOICE FOR THE LORD HAS COME
DAYSPRING ON HIGH HAS COME DOWN
THE WORD BECAME FLESH AND DWELLED AMONG US!
WE CAN SEE THE SON THIS CHRISTmas!
PRAISE THE LORD!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORD JESUS!!!!

Let's see the SON in all we do this CHRISTmas!
Livin In The Word for CHRISTmas day 12-25-06
JESUS WAS BORN TO DIE - SO WE WOULD NOT HAVE TO!

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Dear Children,It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking my name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of your predecessors who decided to celebrate my birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival; although I do appreciate being remembered anytime. How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate my birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Now, having said that let me go on. If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting my birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santas and snowmen, and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all my followers did that, there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town. Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can, and may remember me any time you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that once in a teaching explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks were. If you have forgot that one, look up John 15: 1 - 8. If you want to give me a present in remembrance of my birth, here is my wish list. Choose something from it. 1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way my birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell me all the time. 2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them. 3. Instead of writing George complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up with, "It will be nice hearing from you again." 4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of my birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them. 5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile -- it could make the difference. Also, you might consider supporting the local Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.7. Instead of nit-picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas," that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day, they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families. 8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary, especially one who takes my love and good news to those who have never heard my name. You may already know someone like that.9. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them (and I suspect you don't), buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the Marines, the Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in me and they will make the delivery for you.10. Finally if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in my presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine.P.S Don't forget:I am God and can take care of myself. Just love me and do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work -- time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember, I LOVE YOU, Jesus

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12-18-06

DEEP SEEKERS

ISAIAH 29:15
Woe to them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the Lord, and their works are in the dark, and they say -who sees us? and who knows us?


Today's verse speaks of those people who try and hide their deeds from others - including God - they believe they can do what they want and not have to answer to anyone -this is the premise of many who refuse to believe there is a God - because to them if their is a God they must answer to Him - many act like they live in a vacuum and they are not to be held accountable at all - these people seek deep dark places - places they feel they are not being watched - I have to tell you - that God is everywhere -you cannot hide from God - He knows our deeds - not only those we have done - but even those we have not done yet - He looks past what man sees and drives right into the heart of the matter- HE knows more then all of creation put together times 1,000,000! God is God - and lets remember there are no hidden deeds -The Word says that every idle word will be revealed in the end -this should wake us up - even those words we did not say - where thought and God sees even our thoughts - lets not try and hide our deeds- rather lets start off doing only what pleases our Father God - then there will be nothing to hide -and when you fall (and we all do) just go right back to Him and admit it and move on - God will forgive you if your trust your life to Christ-
lets not be deep seekers -but instead lets be God pleasers!

A side note: God knows the beginning and end of everthing - He was before we were born -and HE will be even after we leave this place - HE IS THE GREAT I AM - not the great I was! amen!

Because of CHRIST nothing is hidden from God's view!


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THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12-15-06

WHERE YOU LOOK

PSALM 123:2
Behold, as the eyes of the servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto them hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that HE have mercy upon us!


Where trouble comes -where do you look for help? If you are like most of us - the first place we usually look is to ourselves- then if we cannot obtain the answer on our own -we then go to God - this my friends is not the way God longs for us to deal with the trials of life - He wants us to look to Him - many of our problems stem from how we deal with the trials of life -if we try to solve them all on our own we leave God out of the picture - it should be noted here that God is not a vending machine - He is not some genie we can go to with any request and HE has to give us what we want when we want it - rather God is our Father in Heaven and HE wants to give us good gifts - He knows what we have need of before we even ask Him - He has it covered - When we look to HIM and not ourselves or others- HE is honored and praised!

Since getting married 2 and half years ago - ive learned that I can over do things - I can do too much and not allow my wife to pitch in - this is the same way with God - HE does not want self-sufficient people who can get along without Him - He wants people who know their place is at HIS feet- people who know they need HIM-
I have admit there are times I feel fine on my own, there are days when I do not cry out to God for help - those are missed opportunities that could have been used to bring glory to God - we are all in the same boat- lets trust the LORD with everything - HE made it all and owns it all - Lets be careful of where we look for help- it should be in CHRIST ALONE! amen!

A side note: WHEN TROUBLE COMES - AND IT WILL - LETS BE SURE TO LOOK TO THE LORD FOR OUR HELP! HE IS OUR ONLY HOPE! WE ALL NEED HIM - WE CANNOT DO ANYTHING APART FROM HIM! <><

Because of CHRIST we have constant help in life's storms!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR FRIDAY 12-15-06
LOOK TO JESUS - THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12/14/06

HEBREWS WALK #57

HEBREWS 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly before the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace in time of need!

JESUS has done many things for us HIS children! First of all He came and lived a sin-free life as an example for us - secondly He came to die- His whole purpose in being born in the lowly manger was so He could die on the old rugged cross - Third - Jesus brought us salvation through that cross - by His blood - Fourth - HE has given us the ability to live a victorious life here and now - finally Jesus has given us the open door with the Father - We can now at any time and any where approach the throne of Grace!
God longs to hear from His children - the line of communication that was cut off since the garden was now fully open for all to come and seek Him - He wants all to come to know Him - how many times have your approached the throne of grace? Have you had a conversation with God today? Our lives are not to be lived in silence - God wants us to ask anything according to HIS will so He can answer our prayers- most people who know JESUS seem to forget the privilege we have to be able to approach HIS throne - no more can only the priest come into HIS presence - but everyone who bears HIS name! Lets go to the throne - but not just leisurely - but Boldly as Paul has said - we need that kind of faith!
Faith that is real and can move mountains!

A side note: JESUS takes our imperfect prayers and brings them to the Father for HIM to answer - JESUS pleads our case before the Father every moment - The throne room is now open to those who have been saved by HIS wonderful grace - its time to go to the throne -and go boldly!
THANK THE LORD!

In CHRIST the door to the throne room remains open!

We have reached the end of Chapter 4- I am going to be taking a break from Hebrews until sometime in 2007 - pray for direction and guidance for this ministry -thank you! I hope to cover Romans soon! Also would love to do more on the Psalms - God bless you!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR THURSDAY 12-14-06
THE DOOR IS OPEN FOR OUR PRAYERS TO GET TO GOD!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12-13-06

WHERE DO YOU STAND?

PSALM 130:3
If You, Lord, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who shall stand?

Where we stand now will determine what our future holds - If we stand alone apart from Christ -we will die in our sins and be forever separated from God the Father - but if we make our stand in CHRIST - our sins will be forgiven -every one of them - and we will have eternity with God - the choice is ours! If we do not have Christ in our hearts by faith -we will be held accountable for every sin we have committed -we will be called to stand before God on our merit alone - and that is not a good thing -we cannot make it to heaven apart from Christ - He is the only way in - where we stand today will determine our standing with God tomorrow and forever more - What Jesus did for us is the most amazing thing - the Word says that HE became sin for us and died a horrific death on the cross -to take our punishment -to pay the price in full - and not only that - God says HE will not even remember our sins - they will be cast as far as the East is from the West- Many feel that if they live a good moral life God has to let them into HIS kingdom - this is not biblical at all - some feel if we have more good deeds then bad deeds that God is required to take notice and allow us enteral life -the main problem with this is we are eternal of earning our way into the kingdom - its not by what we do -its by what JESUS did -
So ask yourself this question today -where do you stand?
Do you know where you will end up when this life is over? Do you have reservations for Heaven? If you do not know JESUS as LORD then there is only one option -eternal separation from God - lets seek the Lord and know that we belong to Him -if there is any doubt - then ask Him into your heart right now- its simple -there is no magic formula or just the right words -HE wants you to confess HIM as Lord - so do that now - ask JESUS to come into your heart by faith and HE will do that and HE will save you - your standing with God will be forever changed!Where do you stand? Forgiven or condemned?


A side note: Make a stand today - Follow CHRIST!

Because of CHRIST our standing with GOD is good!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR WEDNESDAY 12-13-06
WE START BY STANDING - THEN WALKING IN FAITH

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12/12/06

HEBREWS WALK #56

HEBREWS 4:15
For we have not a High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted
Like as we are, yet without sin!


Jesus Christ is our High Priest- He can relate to us - for one reason because He created us - and if that was not enough - He also lived among us - He knows how it is to be a man - He knows what its like to be tempted - yet Jesus never once sinned - we however can sin given the right set of circumstances - our Great High priest can relate to our pain - He went through so much doing His time on Earth - Jesus was also sent into the wilderness - not by satan -but by God Himself to be tempted - Jesus had many opportunities to do as He pleased - but He had one central goal in mind - to please the Father - Our Great High Priest came to earth as a mere babe in a manger -and He faced everything every normal child faced -and while nothing is written from the time JESUS was born until He is 12 years - I know that JESUS was a normal child - He had to grow- He had to teethe - He had to cry and seek the help of His parents - but that's where the similarity stopped - JESUS was GOD'S SON and HIS mission was to die for mankind - this is the great HIGH PRIEST in which we serve - He knows what its like to walk a mile in our shoes - He can relate to us and we can relate to HIM -
Lets worship our Great High Priest -JESUS CHRIST!
He was tempted but never once gave in - and when we come to know HIM that same Spirit lives inside of us -to guide us and show us the way!

A side note: JESUS CAME NEAR - SO HE COULD BECOME A MAN - HE LIVED - HE GREW - AND HE WAS KILLED - HE LIVED LIKE WE DO BUT WITHOUT SIN -OUR HIGH PRIEST CAN RELATE TO US BECAUSE HE BECAME LIKE US BUT WITHOUT SIN! PRAISE GOD FOR OUR HIGH PRIEST!

In CHRIST we have a High Priest that knows us!

Livin In The Word * Tuesday * 12-12-06
JESUS HAS STOOD UPON THE EARTH - HE HAS SEEN WHAT WE NOW SEE!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12-11-06

WHO SHALL STAND?

MALACHI 3:2
But who shall abide the day of HIS coming? And who shall stand when He appears? For He is like a refiners fire, and the cleaner's soap.

On my way home from Church last night - I was praying and this thought consumed me - I felt God was saying that one day every knee will bow - and every tongue shall confess HE is LORD - I know its a scripture but not the address - the main thought was this -that when Jesus comes back - all will bow before Him -some will have to forced to do this -while others will just do it because they want to worship Him - one way is by force- the other will be by humbleness- which group are you in? This was a powerful thought -because there is coming a day people of God -that Jesus will come and all will bow down before Him - not just those who believe and are saved - but all -there is no one left out - even satan will bow in total defeat one day - his day is coming - this should not bring fear to us - but awe - this should cause us to want to go out into the world and preach the truth to reach the lost -so that on that day CHRIST returns - they will now be among those who willingly submit and bow to JESUS!
That day will be like no other day- when Christ returns - He will come as HE deserves to come and He alone deserves our worship!

A side note: When JESUS comes back -we will be found like HIM in that very instant - Jesus asked a pointed question - would He find faith when HE returns? If you are among the saved - then there will be faith!
BY HIS GRACE THE ANSWER IS YES!

Because of CHRIST the end is our beginning!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR MONDAY 12-11-06
WE KNOW JESUS IS COMING BACK - BUT ARE WE READY?

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12/9/06

HEBREWS WALK #55

HEBREWS 4:14
Seeing then that we have a Great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the son of God, let us hold fast to our profession!


In Old Testament times Priests had to be used to offer the sacrifice to God for the atonement of sins - this was the foreshadowing of JESUS CHRIST the GREAT HIGH PRIEST - He paid the debt in full -and unlike the animal sacrifices of the past -It was a one time deal -and once was just enough to save the entire human race - the offer is available to everyone -and there is no age limit at all - rather you have come to know JESUS CHRIST as a young child or during the 11th hour on your death bed -one drop of blood from the Great High Priest was all it took to save us! God is good and faithful- He sent HIS SON to this world to save us -this is the whole reason we celebrate CHRISTmas - its not for the gifts or the family visits - and while that is all good and has it place -that should never be the cental reason- we must celebrate JESUS during HIS birthday - while not a command - its just should be the goal of us HIS children during this CHRISTmas season - JESUS is no longer with us in body but is always with us in Spirit- HE has passed into the heavens - He is and always will be our great High Priest -one that can understand what its like to be a man - JESUS the SON of GOD has come to save us - won't you allow HIM to save you today? HE is waiting for you - HE longs for you to come to come to HIM - do you know JESUS? If you do -great- love HIM - follow HIM and obey HIM in all that you do - this is the only priest that is to be worshipped -JESUS the SON of GOD!
Lets hold tightly to our profession - we believe JESUS is God's only SON and live our lives in such a way to show the world this fact!
Our GREAT HIGH PRIEST has come to save all that is lost!

A side note: Jesus was 100% GOD and 100% Man - He was born just like we were - but HIS mother was a virgin! He came into this world and dwelled among us- and then died for us - HE is our forever Great High Priest! HE DESIRES OUR WORSHIP! amen!

In CHRIST our profession stands strong!
Livin In The Word * Saturday * 12-9-06
JESUS CAME AS A BABY - LIVED AS A MAN - AND DIED AS OUR SAVIOR!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12-7-06

LIFT YOUR EYES

PSALM 121:1/123:1
121:1- I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence comes my help. 123:1- Unto You do I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the Heavens!

This life has problems in it - God has warned us time and time again that it can get really hard- I was thinking about the fact that all by one of JESUS closest followers suffered a martyrs death - God has promised eternal life - but never an easy life down here - While many ask God for blessings only - In the pain is where we seem to learn the most - and when problems come -and they will - its how we deal with them that counts- do we run to God or away when times get hard? Do we lift our eyes to God or just view our problems face to face while God is looking down from Heaven and wanting to help us - but we refuse His help and He won't force Himself on us - God wants us to be mature in our faith and HE will do whatever it takes in our lives to make that happen! We must lift our eyes to our Father God when times are both good and bad - He seeks a personal relationship with His children - He wants our constant contact - He wants us to turn to HIM when the trouble comes - In our human flesh- we try and solve the problems without HIS help- We want to be in control of our own lives and we do not want any help- all the while God is waiting to us to look to HIM!
Where do you lift your eyes when trouble comes?
JESUS is the best place to look - He alone is our life and our peace!
HE IS LORD - Trust HIM today! Amen!

A side note: our reactions to problems say a lot about our faith - if our faith is stong in the LORD - our eyes always look to HIM first- if not - we try and solve problems without HIS help and miss that close realtionship He desires to have with us - HIS children.

Because of CHRIST we have peace in the storms!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR THURSDAY 12-7-06
WE HAVE TWO CHOICES - TRUST OR DOUBT!

COMING DECEMBER 21st thru 28th- THE CHRISTmas Devotionals---
See the SON this CHRISTmas!

Coming New Years eve and Day-START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW HEART - LETS WELCOME 2007

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12/6/06

HEBREWS WALK #54

HEBREWS 4:13
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight; but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him
with whom we have to do.

There is something I am learning about in my weekly bible study - its about how God is in full and complete control - well maybe this is not something new - its something ive known since God revealed it - we can have confidence in God that HE is in control- He sees all - He knows all - and there is nothing hidden from His view - Everything is naked before Him - while we can try and hide things from other people -we cannot do this with God - HE already knows what we are going to do before we even do it - get your mind around that - HE must now - HE has to know - He saw into the future and knows when our lives here will be over- its already set in time -we just have not reached it yet -God sees everything and He is everywhere - nothing takes our God by surprise- He is not ringing His hands in worry - HE is on the throne - HE is the strong tower - Our Protector - if we would trust in HIM - He would see us through - no matter what is gonna happen - God already knows about it!Lets worship our GOD who knows and sees everything! HE can see right past our exterior and into our hearts - what will He see in us today?

A side note: God already knows our tomorrows and our yesterdays - HE knew man was gonna fall before He even placed us in the garden - but HE still created us because HE knew HE would love us - and the rest is HIS STORY! GOD IS IN CONTROL!

In CHRIST our future is secure!

Livin In The Word * Wednesday * 12-6-06
Today - Tomorrow and Yesterday are the same to GOD who never changes!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12-5-06

PRESERVE ME!
PSALM 16:1
Preserve me , O God: for in You do I put my trust.

As I read today's verse for some reason I thought of jelly - mostly the Strawberry preserves - this reminded me of a great country breakfast in which many come to enjoy your company and your food - its good to feed others both their physical needs and spiritual needs - we must be a preserve to those around us - In this verse the Psalmist asks God to preserve Him - because he has placed his trust in Him and Him alone - many people trust in many things -but we trust in God - even though the world seems to be going completely the opposite way - God will preserve us - He will be our ever present help in time of need - and He will be our strong tower when times get hard and the enemy is after us - even when many times we should have parished - God has preserved us - and will continue to do so until our work here is done - We must seek God moment by moment- for we are much to weak to make it on our own - most of us have tried to do it all ourselves and have found it wares us out - we were not designed to handle it on our own - we all need JESUS and HIS preservation in our lives - lets trust JESUS and HIM alone - He alone is worthy of our praise and trust! amen!

A side note: TRUSTING JESUS IS MUCH MORE THEN JUST SAYING YOU TRUST HIM - ITS IN OUR ACTIONS -ARE WE DOING IT OR IS GOD DOING IT? WHERE OUR TRUST IS PLACED DETRMINES WHERE OUR HEART WILL BE ALSO -LETS TRUST JESUS AND HIM ALONE FOR EVERYTHING!

Because of CHRIST we are preserved!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR TUESDAY 12-5-06
IF WE TRY AND LIVE OUR LIVES APART FROM CHRIST - WE WILL PARISH - FOR WE ARE TOO WEAK BY OURSLEVES!

COMING DECEMBER 21st thru 28th- THE CHRISTmas Devotionals---
See the SON this CHRISTmas!

Coming New Years eve and Day-START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW HEART - LETS WELCOME 2007

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 12/4/06

HEBREWS WALK #53

HEBREWS 4:12
For the WORD of GOD is quick, and powerful, and sharper then any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart!

Today's verse is one of my favorites - for in it - is what the WORD of GOD Is all about - its to show that we need JESUS - all throughout the Good Book- JESUS is the thread that keeps it all together! The Word is powerful - when it gets in your heart it changes you - it always points to JESUS - and though many will say it contradicts itself- its perfect- its complete - not lacking anything - through it and in it we can know God in a personal way - His Spirit also reveals the truth of HIS mighty word- It can divide friends and family - it can be misused and misquoted - it can also be used to show the lost they way to JESUS CHRIST! The WORD is GOD'S written truth - for all to see and read - this ministry is all about JESUS as HE is revealed in HIS WORD- the WORD also can show us that our hearts intentions are not good and pure like we may think - it always leads us right back to JESUS - we must daily meditate on the Word- we must actually consume it like we do food - we cannot go long without food - we are the same way with the WORD!
Lets live in the WORD and see GOD in each and every page!
THE WORD IS POWERFUL! amen!

A side note: a song by the group MercyMe is called Word of God speak - if we would stop and listen -we could actually hear GOD Speak in HIS mighty word- but few of us take the time to actually read it - lets just do it!

In CHRIST the WORD is alive!

Livin In The Word * Monday * 12-4-06
TO KNOW GOD - WE MUST KNOW HIS WORD!~

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 11-30-06

THIS WILL PLEASE HIM

PSALM 69:30-32
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.
This shall also please the Lord better than an ox or bull that has horns and hoofs.
The humble shall see this, and be glad; and your hearts shall live that seek God!


God wants us to Praise Him - He created us and in Him we have our meaning -without God what kind of world would this be -there would be no hope at all - but we all know there is a God who has been revealed to us through the Word and through Jesus the Son - And since this is true - our goal in life should be to praise HIS mighty name! This pleases the Lord - He does not ask that we be perfect to seek His face- but that we be humble and faithful- He wants us to be mature in Him - He desires our praise - Imagine that the God of all creation wants us to Praise HIM - in Heaven I believe we will praise HIM forever- now I do not know what that will be like - but unlike now -there will be nothing in our way - no flesh - no distractions!
I find it also interesting that the Psalmist has said the humble will see this - note that they do not say everyone will see it - we must come before God with a humble heart of thanksgiving - I have to admit just the other morning when I was running late and many things happened to contribute to this - I had one of my times of prayer that is not praiseworthy - but honest- I just told God who I felt -(He already knew it) but I told Him and it was not pretty- but it was prayer time - I know we should always honor Him - and I feel I did - but I was frustrated and wish I had spent more time praising HIM and less time being demanding -He wants us to be humble- this is going to be a life-long struggle for me - but God is calling us to do just that - humble ourselves - HIS love is not pushy and neither should we HIS children be! Worship is to be our lifestyle - lets have a humble heart of thanksgiving while we praise the LORD - This will please HIM more then anything!
Praise GOD!

A side note: I love the new song by Chris Tomlin- its called WE WERE MADE TO WORSHIP - and its so true -GOD made us to worship HIM -this should be our purpose in all we do!

With CHRIST , we are to live lives of Worship!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR THURSDAY 11-30-06
TO PRAISE THE LORD SHOULD BE OUR CHIEF GOAL OF LIFE

COMING NEXT MONTH - THE CHRISTmas Devotionals---
See the SON this CHRISTmas!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 11-29-06

HEBREWS WALK #52

HEBREWS 4:10&11
For he who is entered into His rest, he has also ceased from his own works, as God did from His! Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.


God has rest for His Children - but we must believe Him when He says this - I know our physical bodies which now live but one day will die - must work - God commanded work before the fall of man when He asked Adam to tend the garden- work in itself is not evil -but many today have taken work and made it an idol - it consumes all the time and seems to be the most important thing to them - when they earn money - they want to earn more money and getting ahead seems to be at any cost - it does not seem to matter how you get to your success so long as you do get there -this is not the way God wants us to live -Work is a necessity - we need to earn a living to support our families -but when it goes beyond that -we have problems and we will lack rest- I am very tired - its been a long hard day - and tomorrow looks to be about the same - but praise GOD I have entered into His rest when HE saved me - our rest comes even on the busiest of days - our rest remains the same -day after day - no matter how many problems or task we have -or how our day is going -we have a rest that is timeless - we can be at rest when we are moving on out - God's rest is like that - we must labor for that rest- we should remember that we are HIS children and no matter what job we do -we need to do it for His glory not our own! His rest is the best rest of all - My lovely wife has been struggling with sickness the past couple weeks and she has really been in much pain -its been tough to watch her - I want her to have rest and JESUS provides the rest we need - Balance is important - if our bodies do not get rest -they begin to ware down - our souls are the same - we must strive to walk with our LORD at all times - because others are watching - Allow GOD to give you HIS rest today - you will still have problems but you will now have peace that passes all understanding -let's Rest in GOD!

A side note: While the world around us can be in chaos - we can be calm in CHRIST! Rest in JESUS!

With CHRIST we can rest completely!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR WEDNESDAY 11-29-06
THERE IS NOTHING IN THE WORLD LIKE THE REST GOD GIVES US!

today's devotional is the 100th posting on the blog site-

we thank GOD for this - please join in the celebration!

Daniel<><

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 11-28-06

HIS ROOTS

ISAIAH 11:1&2
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of His roots! And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might - the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord!


As we move from the Thanksgiving season unto the Christmas season -the LORD JESUS should come more into view as we celebrate His birth - Jesus had humble beginnings- born to parents that had to travel right up to the time in which He was to be born and finding no room in the inn -Jesus our Lord was born in little more then a barn on the edge of town - The angels proclaimed this good news not to everyone but to the shepherds out in the field -the first to see the Lord after His birth - He did not grow up in a palace but in a small town where everyone knew everyone - Jesus did not have a formal education but was a worker - He was a carpenter by trade and had to earn a living -imagine the LORD GOD having to work on the earth He made! Its amazing that God would stoop so low as to became a man - it was all because HE loved us so much HE was willing to give all to save us! The genealogy of Jesus is not less amazing - in His linage He had prostitutes and other people that would not seem to be a good blood line at all - but God knew all this before hand and what God can do with scraps is amazing -He did wonders with just two fish and some bread - Jesus Christ our Lord came from Jesse - and HIS root is still growing today -in the hearts of every believer - if we look at our lives -we can see that we too have humble beginnings - we come to JESUS on our knees all of us - no matter what your name is or how much money you have - its level ground -Jesus lived a meager life - some passed Him by as nothing more then a carpenter in a small village- people like that don't become much of anything - but now look -JESUS is LORD of all - He laid HIS Life down to save us - HIS roots are deep - and we are apart of the Vine now that HE has saved us - lets grow in CHRIST -by remembering HIS roots!

A side note: Where we come from is not as important as Whos we are!
We belong to JESUS since HE purchased us! Amen!

With CHRIST , our roots grow deep into God!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR TUESDAY 11-28-06
WE ARE TO GROW IN CHRIST DAILY - FEED ON HIS WORD AND LET HIS SPIRIT NURISH YOU!

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THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 11-27-06

HEBREWS WALK #51

HEBREWS 4:8&9
For if Jesus had given them rest, then would He not afterward have spoken of another day? There remains a rest for the people of God.

When JESUS came into our hearts and saved us - He brought us so much more then just salvation - He brought us true peace- and hope for tomorrow- He brought us joy and grace -that sees us through each day after we are His - once we belong to Him -He will give to us HIS rest- this is not like the world's idea of rest is at all - the world thinks that means you can do as you please -but when you come to know JESUS - you will only want to please Him - sure our human side will show its face -but most of the time we want His will to be done -there is rest in this - when you rest -you cannot worry -you cannot pick up what God has in His hands - rest means we must stop and be still - we must wait upon the Lord -and HE will renew our strength! He gives us rest- both now and forever more - the world that we now know is one in which we must work - God says in HIS word that if you don't work - you don't eat -but this must be taken with the words of JESUS when HE said that He will provide for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field -so why not for us? God gives us everything we have - and the remarkable thing is He gives to those who do not know Him yet- we all were in that same boat -when we try it on our own apart from God there is no rest -there may be some breaks - but never a rest! Lets find rest in JESUS - true rest- a rest that restores us to the Father - in fills our hearts with thanksgiving!
The LORD wants to give us rest - lets stop whatever we are doing and just worship HIM - then and only then will we have rest!
amen!

A side note: Many of us go and go never stopping much and yet the WORD of GOD says to be still and know that HE is God - how can we when we are always on the go - God wants us to stop and smell the roses - this life is short -He wants us to live it for HIM! amen! Lets take the time this week to get to know God a little more! Then we will have rest!

With CHRIST we have rest!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR MONDAY 11-27-06
FOLLOW GOD - BUT THE REST IS UP TO HIM!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 11/24/06

OUR SORROW

2nd Corinthians 7:10
For godly sorrow works repentance unto salvation not to be repented of; but the sorrow of the world works death!

We celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday and we all do have so much to be thankful for - being truly thankful means being thankful even when there seems nothing to be thankful for -the evil one wants us to think that all there is is sorrow - but the truth is there is joy for the follower of Jesus - this joy is not dependent on circumstances - but on the love affair we have with JESUS CHRIST!

Sorrow is a fact of life - live long enough and you will go through it - Sorrow is in many a heart - and while sorrow is not good in itself - through God it can be good - our sorrow is not like the world's that have no hope - we have hope always in JESUS - even in the valley - God is still good and on the throne! Life may be going badly - but Jesus is always with us and will never leave us! Our sorrow is different from those who have no hope - whatever it is we went through we know God is in control and has allowed it so His purpose may be done - we have hope - maybe you have lost a loved one - if they trusted in Christ and you trust in Christ - you will see them again! This makes me think of a song by the group Mercy Me - they sing about being homesick - missing those they lost and wanting to be with them in Heaven -our day is coming beloved! One day we will be with those we grieve for -Or sorrow should not take over our lives - but Jesus should - I will be praying for you today - that you will know that JESUS HIMSELF will be with you - our sorrow lasts but a lifetime - but eternity awaits - pray for those who don't have this peace and those who sorrow only brings death!

In CHRIST even our sorrow is good!
It seemed fitting that this run today - in light of the bus accident and the sorrow many have felt- God is good and in full control! Daniel
PRAYERS-PRAISES-&-PREVIEWS:

SEE THE SON THIS CHRISTmas!
more to come on this soon! CHRISTmas 2006!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR FRIDAY 11-24-06
TODAY IS A GIFT - LETS REMEMBER THAT WHEN WE ARE BUYING GIFTS!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 11-23-06

T H A N K S F O R G I V I N G!

COLOSSIANS 3:17
And whatever you do in word and deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him!

Today we celebrate the day of Thanksgiving!
And each year God has blessed us so we should never ever tire of giving thanks to Him - each year I look forward to this email of worship and praise - I love to hear what others are thankful for - I call it thanks for giving - because first of all I think about what God has given us in HIS SON - who died for all of us - to save us from sin - its an awesome thought that God do such a thing for the likes of us - Thanks for Giving is a celebration of the goodness of God - who has given all us so much to be thankful for -family - friends - and the hope of eternality with HIM - this year has been particularly tough for the residents of Huntsville, Alabama- The town of which ive lived many many years- many of you have heard of the events of last Monday - a bus carrying 44 people was cut off and dove of an overpass - so far 4 young people have lost their lives -but their parents are rejoicing that they are now with the Father -forever- no more tears or worries- and the fact is all of us are going there - one day -our lives here will end -so while we are here - lets live thankful lives of praise!
Thanks for giving!
Thanks for giving to me - each one of you who pray for me - who lift me up to God the Father- you all play a vital role in this ministry - for without your prayers and your words of encouragement -this could not go on - but it does because of your faithfulness- thanks for giving to me!

And now without further adieu - here is what some of wrote me that they are thankful for!THANKS FOR GIVING! Now lets give back to God each day!!
I have to be thankful to God for having given me not one but two wonderful families............one gave me 3 children, one of whom died at 23 in an accident. Both girls have done well and are healthy, each has a beautiful granddaughter.

After a painful divorce God put a wonderful Christian man into my life and his 3 wonderful children.............his son has become my #1 son, known as Daniel, who puts this daily devotional out. He and his sisters have given me much happiness, joy and love in the years I have been blessed with them........

We just spent a week in Houston with my siblings, their children, grandchildren, my daughter and her daughter, and a personal friend...........being 20 of us in all who talked and ate and laughed our way through a week of wonderful togetherness.......once more letting me see my blessings personified.............even a former son-in-law called me while there.............

My heart goes out to those estranged from their families, who have none, etc. I have to be one of God's chosen in order to be so blessed and just want to publicly thank HIM. Sande M<><
I am thankful for God's Love, my family, and my friends all the time, but on this day we set aside to be thankful, I have so many, many things to be thankful for that I seem to take for granted: Freedom, my husband & 4 children, my Mom & extended family, good health, a warm home, food in the fridge and cabinets, a car to drive, and too many other things to list.

Hope you take time to think about all the blessings you have, too, and take a moment to pray for those who are less fortunate, and lend a helping hand this holiday season. Becki M.<><

With CHRIST , we can be thankful!!!!!!!!
now a word from Dr David Jeremiah!:Thanking by GivingYou will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 NIVThis is the month when Americans pause to give thanks for their blessings. While we normally think of Christmas as the holiday for giving, perhaps Thanksgiving is a time to give as well. In fact, at the first "Thanksgiving" feast held by the Plymouth colony in 1621, the members expressed their thanks by inviting the native Wampanoag people who had helped them survive their first brutal winter.Giving to others is a good way to express thanks to God. Paul told the Macedonian Christians as much when he wrote that God's blessing to them would allow them to be generous to others, which would result in "thanksgiving to God." In Romans 15:28, Paul called the Macedonians' financial gifts "fruit," meaning it was a result of their relationship to Jesus Christ (John 15:1-8). When they gave to others, it was because of what God, through Christ, had given to them. This Thanksgiving might be a good opportunity to join the Plymouth and Macedonian Christians by sharing with others.Look around who do you see with a need you could meet? Or who could you bless with an unexpected gift?No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.St. Ambrose
Happy Thanksgiving

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