The Daily Blueprint / Tuesday / 7-8-08

Psalms & Proverbs - Day 3

Psalm 1:3
...He shall be a like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; His leaf shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.

Today's Psalm reading contiunes on the same theme about a man who follows God - if we are firmly planted in God - then our lives will produce good fruit- its where we get our source of life from that counts - and like the roots of a tree -what we are made of is not always seen on the surface but if you go deep - you will see where our roots are getting thier life from - apart from God we can do nothing - this is why God calls Himself the vine in John 15:5 - this is the truth - if our lives flow from the living water Jesus give us - we will produce life -however if our roots are into the sand of this world - we will only produce death (sin)
lets be sure our roots go deep into Jesus and that we allow His Living Water to flow through us!

Proverbs 1:4
...to give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowlege and discretion.

Its obvious to me that the man mentioned in Psalm Chapter 1 followed the advice that comes from the book of Proverbs - a man with knowledge and discretion will go far in life - however a man without either is lost without hope and heading in all kinds of directions - the man of God follows after God - that's what his life is all about - there is where true lasting wisdom is found - and just like today's Psalm - this proverbs backs us what Psalm 1:3 has said - we get all we need from Jesus - if we look any where else we will be incomplete - oh you can try and live your life apart from God but it is never ever wise -

footnote: Where are your roots? How deep into God do they go?
CHRIST is our life source!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
I forgot to write this yesterday in Livin in Prayer
PRAISE THE LORD
My Friend Alan and his Wife Heather celebrated 1 year together yesterday!
GOD IS GOOD!
daniel
It's time once again for the traveling church signs-
send in yours today and happy travels!

God is what is right- we are what is wrong-
-Huntsville Alabama
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IN CHRIST OUR ROOTS MUST DIG

The Daily Blueprint / Thursday / 7-3-08

Psalms & Proverbs - Day 2

Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law does he meditate day and night.

Yesterday I began this series talking about a man who is fully rooted in the Word of God -today I continue with this same man - what delights this man of God? Its not worldly riches - its not the food he eats - its not the house he lives in - and its not whether or not he has the latest fashions - but its in the law of the Lord - while the world around us does it best to obtain possessions - the people of God should be focusing on pleasing God not pleasing themselves- this to me is the bottom line - do we delight in the law of the Lord like we should?
Pounder that question as I move on to today's Proverb verse.......

Proverbs 1:3
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equality...

The book of Proverbs is rich in wisdom - and its awesome that it has 31 chapters - makes it a good book to read each day of the month - today's verse talks again about the purpose of the book -
the instruction contained in this book brings us wisdom and shows us justice and how we all come to God on equal ground - Jesus came to save us all - lets be careful to read one chapter a day from Proverbs and Psalms and see if you don't have a better grasp on what God is like and what He expects from us - His children - Proverbs and Psalms together will bring about a clearer understanding of God's plan for our lives and of those around us - listen to what God's word has to say!

footnote: Loving God's Word is very important to getting to know the Author! We must take in the Word each day to know God better!

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CHRIST gave HIS life and gave us HIS word!
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Praises, Prayers & Previews:
July 4th - F R E E D O M - special edition devotional coming tomorrow!

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Livin in Prayer will be on Sunday this week -please send in your Praises & Requests!

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Continue to pray for the family that lost their only Son on Sunday during a freak wind gust that blew over a tent at the Airshow here in Huntsville - the child who was in ICU - age 7 - is now in a regular room - he has been upgraded to serious condition - thanks.

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Drink deeply the WORD OF GOD

The Daily Blueprint / Wednesday / 7-2-08

Psalms & Proverbs - Day 1

Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.

If you want to be blessed - what should you do?
Talk a walk with Jesus and never walk away from Him!
Today I am beginning a new series - the Psalm & Proverb series - I will feature a verse from each book for each day of this month -
taking breaks here and there - but I believe this will be a rich source for us all to read and heed - so without further adieu - here it is!

There is much in the life we live for Christ that talks about walking -we are to walk in HIS ways not in the way of sinners - as the world around us contiunes to make its trek further and further from the truth of God's word - we must ground ourselves in it - after seeing how other people of this world live last week and seeing their love and their joy -one thing I noticed is their love for God's word - I often wonder why we sometimes neglict God's Word- we are often just too busy to read it - too busy to add just one more thing to our lives- but without the Word we will starve to death spirutally - Ive seen it time and time again in my life- my closesness to God sometimes is stifled because I am doing what I think is more important things -if you want to walk with JESUS you must know HIS words - for without them -we are empty! His WORD is life! Feed on it - dwell on it - and walk with JESUS!

Proverbs 1:2
...To know wisdom and instruction; to precieve the words of understanding...

The mission of the book of Proverbs is to show us what is good and what is bad - its simple but oh so complex - many times we read the Word and hear some good advise but when it comes time to actually apply it - we seem to forget what we just read - we must allow God's Spirit to reveal the truth in the Word - there is a theme here that we must be willing to actually consume the word each day -it is literaly our daily bread - we gain much wisdom from the book of Proverbs - little nuggets of wisdom each day - we must be willing to listen to God's instruction and also apply it to our lives - our mission - be like JESUS
the way it happens - through prayer - through the Word and through God's Spirit!

footnote: Palms & Proverbs - one a day keeps sin away! Amen!
CHRIST reveals Himself through the Word of God
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
July 4th - F R E E D O M - speical edtion devotional coming Friday!
Livin in Prayer will be on Sunday this week -please send in your Praises & Requests!
Contiune to pray for the family that lost their only Son on Sunday during a freak wind gust that blew over a tent at the Airshow here in Huntsville - the child who was in ICU - age 7 - is now in a regular room - he has been upgraded to serious condition - thanks.
It's time once again for the traveling church signs-
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The Daily Blueprint / Thursday / 6-10-08

Be Still

Psalm 46:10
Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the Earth!

Each day I try and pray on my way to work and from work -some days are easier then others- the days I am distracted are the hardest - There is always so much to do - always rushing around -it seems like we never have enough time - many forgo prayer because of lack of time - God's Word says for us to redeem the time - to use what we have - I make it a habit to pray during my commute - I also play music - this helps me get ready for the day - during this prayer time I can hear God speak - its amazing - its not audible - but sometimes when I get still enough I can hear Him - many times its not what I expected - on the way home yesterday evening - I struggled to enter into my prayer time - it was hard - I had a long day at work and had been out shopping - it seems I cannot ever stay caught up - and I know I am not alone in this feeling - I just felt God saying that we have far too many distractions in our lives- not that they are bad in themselves -we must care for our family and we must pay our bills - we must do our civic duty (i.e. mow the yard!) sometimes we go and go never slowing down enough to hear from God - Jesus is our example - He got away from it all and prayed - He never allowed distractions to mess up His time with the Father - all the loudness of our business must stop at times so we can focus or in many cases refocus our attention on our Father God.
Lets make it a habit to be still - no matter how much the world around us wants us to move -its time to be still and know the HE is GOD!

footnote: sometimes the best thing is to do is nothing....be still...and know...that's all.....
CHRIST moves in our lives to in order to cause us to be still.
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Livin in The Word will take a 2 week beginning on June 16th--the last week of this month (June 21-28) will be spent on a Mission Trip to Baja Mexico - pray for me and all the others who are going. Next Saturday's (June 14th) Livin in Prayer will be the last one until July5th.. Thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!

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God's Voice Should Always Drown Out All Other Voices!

The Daily Blueprint / Tuesday / 6-10-08

PURPOSE

1st CORINTHIANS 9:26-27
I therefore so run, not as uncertainty; so I fight, not as one who beats the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

Paul offers words of warning to those who preach the gospel of Christ - those in such a position must be careful not to only preach the truth but to live the truth was well - if we spend all our time just telling others about Jesus and not working on our relationship with Him we may end up a castaway - I don't say this to say that we can lose what Jesus paid for - but to say that if we are not careful - we can neglect our relationship with Christ in our call to preach the gospel - that's one reason that lately when I feel God say to take a break - I take a break - I don't resist it like I used too - I know that He is always right and right on time - I don't want to be a castaway - one that tells others about Jesus but who is not close to Him - those of you who have not been called to preaching the Gospel - actually have to concentrate on this as well - because all of us whom Jesus saved have been called to minister to those around us - I will say that this can take many forms - some of you show Jesus by just loving others -by being the hands and feet of Jesus - others through the gift of song - still other's by building things for those in need -some its watching children so their parents can be feed by the Word- the point is to do what God asks you to do - and do it with all you have - but in the same way - work on your relationship with Christ just as hard - note its not us doing it - but us depending on the Holy Spirit that opens the door to God's purpose for our lives- now let go out and live it - loudly for HIS glory!

footnote: We are Christ on display everyday!
CHRIST Lives in us so He can live through us!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Livin in The Word will take a 2 week beginning on June 16th--the last week of this month (June 21-28) will be spent on a Mission Trip to Baja Mexico - pray for me and all the others who are going. Next Saturday's (June 14th) Livin in Prayer will be the last one until July5th.. Thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!

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WHATEVER YOU DO - DO IT FOR GOD'S GLORY

The Daily Blueprint / Monday / 6-9-08

DON'T TURN AWAY!

2nd Chronicals 7:19-20
...But if you turn away, and forsake My statues, a& My commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods & worship them; Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of My land which I have given them: and this house which I have sanctified for My name, will I cast out of My sight, and will make it a proverb & a byword among all nations.

In today's passage God has some strong words about those who turn away from Him- those who leave their first love, Jesus Christ and follow after the other false gods of this world - God does not make it easy to get by with what we want to get by with - without having to answer to Him - but praise HIM that HE sent JESUS to save our souls -the point being is that apart from the shed Blood we would have no hope- we cannot on our own keep His commandments - Jesus did perfectly - never failed even once -praise HIS mighty name! These words where written before Christ came to save the lost - but these words still have meaning today - in the New Testament Jesus says over and over that if we love HIM we would obey Him and keep His commandments - do we really love JESUS enough to follow Him wherever He leads us - sometimes it will be the smooth roads that we follow Him down - but often times its the hard word - the rough roads - the back roads that He takes us down for His purpose - God wants us to follow Him not turn away from Him - because God knows we really have no where to go - the problem is we think we do - many have gone astray because they refuse to submit to God and obey - lets not be among those who praise God with our lips but deny Him with our actions!
Please don't turn away!

footnote: To every season -turn turn turn -
while the seasons change God never does-
so we need not turn away from HIM!
CHRIST holds us in HIS hands!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Livin in The Word will take a 2 week beginning on June 16th--the last week of this month (June 21-28) will be spent on a Mission Trip to Baja Mexico - pray for me and all the others who are going. Next Saturday's(June 14th) Livin in Prayer will be the last one until July5th.. Thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!

Learn from the mistakes of others so that you won't make the same mistake!
Huntsville, AL

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He's Got The Whole World In His Hands -this includes you!

The Daily Blueprint / Thursday / 6-5-08

WHAT GOD HAS PREPARED

1st Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written, Eye has not seen nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love Him.

You have heard the statement that God goes before us - what an awesome thought! God is already working all things our for His glory - He is in control and is never worried about what tomorrow will be like - He has already seen it - and He is preparing something for His children in advance -many people think those circumstances we fall into are out of God's control -but that's absurd! Some people feel that God has missed their circumstance -that if God were a loving God He would never had allowed (you can place your own example here: ________) - and yet He is in control -nothing that happens to us is an accident -sure God has given us a free will and He does not violate it - but still knows what the end result will be - He did not make us robots so we always have a choice to obey Him or disobey Him - with all that said - God is in the preparation business - He has a plan and He will complete it - we are all works in progress who need guidance from the Holy Spirit and through prayer as well as those God places in our lives- meeting the people you meet - working with those you work with - evening attending church with those you attend with is no accident -God has a plan that involves so much more then we can see - the only thing He ask of us is to believe Him and take Him at His word - He is making arrangements for our lives right now - He sees the end and knows the best way to get there - praise the GOD who is in complete and total control! We cannot fathom what God has planned for us!

footnote: Only GOD can see tomorrow!
CHRIST has brought us back from the dead!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Livin in Prayer is coming on Saturday-
Livin in The Word will take a 2 week beginning
on June 16th--the last week of this month (June 21-28) will be spent on a Mission Trip to Baja Mexico - pray for me and all the others who are going.
Next Saturday's(June 14th) Livin in Prayer will be the last one until July5th..
Thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
Send in yours today!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 6/5/08 -
WE SHOULD LIVE LIFE BACKWARDS! LETS BELIEVE GOD BEFORE HE DOES ANYTHING AT ALL - LETS BELIEVE FIRST!

The Daily Blueprint / Wednesday / 6-4-08

SORROW & MOURNING, FLEE!

ISAIAH 51:11
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion: and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain galdness and joy; and sorrow and mouring shall flee away!

As a Christian -our lives should contain a certain amount of joy - now I am not saying that living life here on Earth is easy - but what I am saying is that with God we can and will make it though just fine- while joy is constant - happiness is not always so - and many get them mixed up - many times happiness depends on us -on what we want - while joy says no matter what - I will be gald..we must have this attuidue because life is hard -and just when you think its smooth sailing -something comes along and takes your feet out from under you -which is actually a good thing - because God can begin to work in our lives if we quit trying to stand on our own two feet wihtout His help - He wants us to be depant apon Him. He wants us to have real lasting joy - but Jesus warned His followers countless times that in this life we will have trouble - notice Jesus never said we may or might have troubles- He said it like it was -and went all the way and said we will have troubles - but God's focus was not so much on the trial itself but more on our reaction to the trial - many times we must go through the valley to get to the mountaintop- we cannot have one without the other - and since we know we are in for some trouble - its good to know that Jesus shares in our sufferings- HE knows what it is like to suffer -to be betrayed - He knows that we sometimes end up feeling the sorrow and the mourning that comes with the trials - as long as we live and breathe on this planet -we will have trouble - but praise God that in the end we get to go home and leave the sorrow and mourning behind - becuase we cannot dance for joy if we have feet stuck in the mud of depression - Sorrow and Mourning will one day flee! Praise GOD!

footnote: The problems of this world won't last forever!
CHRIST takes us through our trials not around them.
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Pray for Karen R - she is still suffering from cancer - pray for her family -
her daughter. Samantha is to be married soon -thank you.
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
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SORROW MANY LAST FOR THE NIGHT - BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING! DANCE FEET DANCE - REJOICE IN THE LORD OUR GOD!

The Daily Blueprint / Tuesday / 6-3-08

SHOWERS

Zechariah 10:1
Ask you of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.

In God's Mighty Word there are many places where we are told to ask to receive - Jesus Himself said many times we have not because we have asked not - God knows what we have need of even before we do - but He still wants us to ask Him - its like our parents - many times we just assume so much and don't take to ask for what we really need- many times we will subsitiute what we really need to what will be given us. In this Old Testament passage -we are told to ask of GOD who will provide showers on the grass of the field - our help is from God alone - He does provide many ways of help - I have learned through the trial I am facing -that God is faithful in that He has placed an incredible support group - He has placed people around me who love the Lord and show that love to me - Ask God and He will provide - He knows us better then anyone - He gives us what we need - so we need to worry if He will keep His promise to us - He cannot and will not lie, ever!
We can ask of God and He will provide what we need - we must see our complete dependence on Him at all times -many times the times of trial which are like the dry desert is actually what makes us long for the green pastures of God - many times when we are not in a trial - we fail to see that God has us in His hands - in much the same way when we feel like He is not really there holding us up - the truth be known that none of us would even be here if it were not for God. He ordained us to be right here right now - so ask God whatever you want - and He will do what is needed! Many times though His answers are much different then ours...but keep on asking any way! May God pour His showers of Love on your and your family today!

footnote: God wants to pour His Spirit on us like the rain from the clouds - Pour on us LORD!
CHRIST brings us the rain of HIS SPIRIT when we dry out and cannot see His face any longer.
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Pray for those who have lost loved ones in recent natural disasters
CORRECTION - yesterday's verse had a major mistake - one key word was missing -
Not was left out - sorry I missed that - God bless you - and Live in God's Word!
Isaiah 50:7
For the Lord God will help me: therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have set my face as flint, and I know I shall be NOT ashamed!
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
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Once Jesus Brings You Water- you will never thirst again......

The Daily Blueprint / Monday / 6-2-08

Help Is Near

Isaiah 50:7
For the Lord God will help me: therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have set my face as flint, and I know I shall not be ashamed!

Lets face it - this world is a tough place to live- it seems like everything is in Chaos and it all seems totally out of control - sometimes it seems like God has just walked away and is no longer taking our prayer requests - but that just could not be so - for HIS is an Awesome God! He can do all things - nothing is too hard for our Lord! We all need help from time to time and we cannot live this life apart from Christ -for its from His Spirit that we live the life -its not about keeping some set of rules - or doing more good then bad so God would accept you - Help is near - God is only a prayer away - many times we try and solve our problems - do the best we can - but in the end its much better to fully surrender to Christ and allow Him to help you with whatever you may be facing - God is there and God cares - the world around us seems to be falling apart - the truth is it is - sin has a price - it has a toll on us here and now - anyone caught in sin has lost all hope - they cannot seem to get out of their sin - only God can bring them out - that's why we all need HIM always - without Him- life would be meaningless -although many have made the choice to leave Jesus and never look back -its so very sad when you see a faithful person walk away from the faith - if they had just called on the name of JESUS then things would have been much different - lets remember that help is near - God has a plan and He wants to see it come to pass -let God use you today!

footnote: Need Help? Call on JESUS - no charge per minute - all of His grace rolls over to us - Jesus never hangs up on you -and He is always available -thank you for calling! God blesses you!
CHRIST is all we need!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
I had a wonderful time helping rebuild in Perlington, Mississippi two weeks ago
This is about 30 miles Northeast of New Orleans and recieved severe damange from Hurricane Katrina 3 years ago- for more info on how you can help
VISIT: www.perlingtonms.com
Livin in Prayer will move to Sunday this week in conjunction with Compassion Sunday -
I will rerun last years devotional - please send in your prayer needs & praises!
update:
Early Reports are that Two Children have recieved sponcers! Praise the LORD most HIGH! GOD IS SOOO GOOD! Amen! Daniel
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We were not made to live this life apart from God!
We need HIM -His help is always close by! Amen!

the daily blueprint for Saturday 5-31-08

Try & Hide

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

There is much truth to today's verse- somewhere in the New Testament there is a verse that says what is done in the darkness will one day see the light - we all fall short of God's glory - and the best way to see this is to hold our lives up to the Light and see where the shadows fall -we are not to compare ourselves to others but instead to God - by this measurement we all fall so very short and we cannot make up the lost ground - enter Jesus Christ- He came to take our place - to take those deeds we have done and cast them as far as the East is from the West - its His blood - its His sacrifice that makes us right with God the Father- that's it - with that in mind -we need to know that we all are in the same boat - all caught under sin - all susceptible to falling into sin at any time - we all can fall into temptation - this is scary - but its the truth -we are all capable of sin - all of us - no one who is born is able to live sin free - only JESUS could - we must depend on HIS grace to see us through -not our needs - the evil around us will one day end - and those who try and hide from God will be found out - believe me - God sees all and knows all - no deed will go on without His knowledge -what a thought! God sees the beginning and the end - He knows all and no one can hide anything from Him - He is in total control! So just go try and hide - and you will be found out -
That's how awesome our GOD is! He knows you - know HIM today!

footnote: Whatever we do -say - think - GOD already knows about it!
CHRIST brought Life out of death & put sin to death
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
I had a wonderful time helping rebuild in Perlington, Mississippi last weekend -
This is about 30 miles Northeast of New Orleans and recieved severe damange from Hurricane Katrina 3 years ago- for more info on how you can help
VISIT: www.perlingtonms.com
Livin in Prayer will move to Sunday this week in conjunction with Compassion Sunday -
I will rerun last years devotional - please send in your prayer needs & praises!
THANKS!
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
Send in yours today!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/31/08 -
GOD KNOWS, PERIOD

the daily blueprint for thursday 5-29-08

Strength

Psalm 28:8
The LORD is their strength, and
He is the saving strength of His anointed!

I am continuing on the theme of God's mission for our lives - My life was changed this past weekend with a simple trip to a place in need - I saw the love of Jesus on display - and it was awesome - I am seeing that the power to do good comes directly from God -we cannot and will not do it on our own -we can sure try - but when we let go and allow God to use us in HIS way and not our way - things happen- lives are changed - the trials of this life can be overcome - I have seen the hand of God move in the lives of those who helped rebuild not only buildings but lives - and none of us will ever be the same - you might be asking how in the world we did what we did - how could we sacrifice what we did for others we don't even know - the simple answer is we cannot do it ourselves - it comes from God Himself stirring in the hearts of His followers - the bottom line is the LORD is our strength - HE is the strength of those in far off lands who not only suffer for their faith in Christ -but many lose their lives and all that they have - but in the end - the strength that allowed them to stand fast in their faith is the same strength we have as the Body of Christ -its all about our focus - apart from Christ we cannot do anything -we are simply vessels God works through - This is where strength begins - with a simple faith that says God is enough for us to get through this life - this day - this hour.
In our weakness He is strong! Always!

footnote: We need JESUS to live HIS life in us!
CHRIST Brings us strength for today and hope for tomorrow!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
I had a wonderful time helping rebuild in Perlington, Mississippi last weekend -
This is about 30 miles Northeast of New Orleans and recieved severe damange from Hurricane Katrina 3 years ago- for more info on how you can help
VISIT: www.perlingtonms.com Daniel
I should have some video/pictures of our trip soon - stay tuned!
Special Edition of Livin in Prayer will run this Saturday-
I will enclude a devo about Compassion Sunday which is June 1st at our church-
pray for me that God would use me to bring many children to the blessing of sponcership! Thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
Send in yours today!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/29/08 -
TRUE POWER & STRENGTH COME FROM GOD ALONE

the daily blueprint for wednesday 5-28-08

In Advance...

Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus
unto good works, which God had before
ordained that we should walk in them.

I learned a lot this past weekend - as I have been saying - I got to go down to Southern Mississippi and help with the relief effort taking place down there - I was amazed at what a difference just 2 and half days can make in the life of someone in need- this has changed my view of those who suffer - the man we helped was named Lester - he said some amazing things about how Katrina has brought much good out of what was so bad - just the look in his face was worth the trip - God is showing me that its not about me - its all about Him - was it easy to go and work those long hours in the hot sun? no - but it was worthwhile and it also changed my life - I say all this to say that God has a plan for each of our lives - sometimes we follow Him closely and do what He wants us to do right then and there -but other times we are far behind Him and cannot really see or hear what He wants from us - in those times we are not yet ready for the mission He has set before us - the main point is God has given us works to do in advance- what an amazing concept to know that God already has a plan for our lives- we can either live it His way or our way - I have learned if we choice the latter we end up missing some great blessings on the way - Because of God's work in my life at this time - I can now see that He does in fact have a plan for me - its not easy going and doing something we are not comfortable with - but I feel that God's desire is not that we would be comfortable - but instead He just wants us to be willing to follow Him wherever He leads - the work God is calling us to do has been prepared before hand and is custom made for our lives - lets all be willing to follow the GOD who does things in advance!

footnote: Before all this - GOD had a plan!
By the blood of CHRIST we are able to do good works!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
I had a wonderful time helping rebuild in Perlington, Mississippi last weekend -
This is about 30 miles Northeast of New Orleans and recieved severe damange from Hurricane Katrina 3 years ago- for more info on how you can help
VISIT: www.perlingtonms.com Daniel

I should have some video/pictures of our trip soon - stay tuned!
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
Send in yours today!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/28/08 -
GOD HAS IT ALL WORKED OUT - ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS FOLLOW HIM

the daily blueprint for wednesday 5-28-08

In Advance...

Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus
unto good works, which God had before
ordained that we should walk in them.

I learned a lot this past weekend - as I have been saying - I got to go down to Southern Mississippi and help with the relief effort taking place down there - I was amazed at what a difference just 2 and half days can make in the life of someone in need- this has changed my view of those who suffer - the man we helped was named Lester - he said some amazing things about how Katrina has brought much good out of what was so bad - just the look in his face was worth the trip - God is showing me that its not about me - its all about Him - was it easy to go and work those long hours in the hot sun? no - but it was worthwhile and it also changed my life - I say all this to say that God has a plan for each of our lives - sometimes we follow Him closely and do what He wants us to do right then and there -but other times we are far behind Him and cannot really see or hear what He wants from us - in those times we are not yet ready for the mission He has set before us - the main point is God has given us works to do in advance- what an amazing concept to know that God already has a plan for our lives- we can either live it His way or our way - I have learned if we choice the latter we end up missing some great blessings on the way - Because of God's work in my life at this time - I can now see that He does in fact have a plan for me - its not easy going and doing something we are not comfortable with - but I feel that God's desire is not that we would be comfortable - but instead He just wants us to be willing to follow Him wherever He leads - the work God is calling us to do has been prepared before hand and is custom made for our lives - lets all be willing to follow the GOD who does things in advance!

footnote: Before all this - GOD had a plan!
By the blood of CHRIST we are able to do good works!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
I had a wonderful time helping rebuild in Perlington, Mississippi last weekend -
This is about 30 miles Northeast of New Orleans and recieved severe damange from Hurricane Katrina 3 years ago- for more info on how you can help
VISIT: www.perlingtonms.com Daniel

I should have some video/pictures of our trip soon - stay tuned!
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
Send in yours today!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/28/08 -
GOD HAS IT ALL WORKED OUT - ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS FOLLOW HIM

the daily blueprint for thursday 5-22-08

I AM part 5

Song of Solomon 6:3I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine..

Today is the end of this series on the Great I AM -there are many more verses that I could use so I will do this again Lord willing - Today I am using a book of the bible I have not used much - many people see the romantic overtones to this book - and that is not by accident - for God created love - He created passion and you will find that all in this book - makes you want to go out and read this - if you want to know what true romance is - just read this book to your wife or husband! Amen!
To sum it all up in a WORD - GOD IS LOVE! Amen!
I heard a song by the group 10 Ave North called My beloved In this song they sing about a finance' and his to be bride - but taken deeper - it shows a picture of God's love for us - We the Church are the Bride of Christ -this is a hard concept to us who are male - but this is the biblical truth - the Church is the Bride and Jesus is the groom! He has brought us love through sacrifice - HE has given us a future and a hope with Him forever- He has pledged His life to us - we are united in Him and HE in us - the marriage ceremony is a picture of the God and His Bride -the Church - We are His beloved! HE has taken claim to us - He is the Great I AM - and He wants an unspotted bride - not one that has to be cleaned up - JESUS CHRIST came to take our sins away and "clean us up" so that we could have a part in His eternal kingdom - Marriage is a bond between two people - male and female - and its meant to be forever -but sadly many make this commitment and they cannot follow through and this results in broken relationships -but God can even heal that! Lets focus on the Groom and prepare ourselves as the Bride CHRIST is soon coming back for ....HE IS - THE GREAT I AM!

footnote: As the Bride are we ready for CHRIST to return?
By the blood of CHRIST makes us pure and unspotted!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Livin in Prayer will run tomorrow - Livin in the Word won't run Sat-Mon.
I am going on a mission trip to Southern Mississippi over Memorial Day weekend-
pray for the 8 of us that are going -thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
Send in yours today!

Not sure where I saw this one...but it stuck with me!
THE CH RCH IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT U
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/22/08 -
TWO BECOME ONE...THIS IS A MYSTERY

the daily blueprint for wednesday 5-21-08

I AM part 4

ISAIAH 48:12
Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called;
I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.

In this ongoing theme of the Great I AM - God again reminds us that HE is the first and the last -HE has always been - and always will be - He is eternal but also everywhere all at once -He sees all at once - while we see just today or maybe tomorrow- and its a chance we see down the road a few months - we have the plans drawn out - the time taken off - and we want things to work out our way many times- but God often has other ideas - His plans are grander then our plans - HE has seen the end of all things - He has also been there in the beginning - and He was even there before the beginning ever took place - He stands outside of time and yet came into time as Jesus Christ and laid His life down -
He reminds us that HE simply IS -that is enough for me! He is so much more then mere words could express. He is that great! Our minds are too small - our view to limited to see just how great HE really is - all we have is the WORD and HIS SPIRIT and believe that is enough -that's where faith plays a role - God has chosen not to reveal it all to us just yet - there is still much mystery with God and as ive said before once you think you have HIM understood - He moves! But at the same time He is the same today - as He was yesterday as He will be tomorrow and forever more after that - You can count on GOD & you can take HIM at HIS word always. He is the great I AM!
Amen!

footnote: The Alpha and Omega - the Beginning and the end -
all in JESUS our LORD!
By the blood of CHRIST opened up heaven to us!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Livin in Prayer will run Friday this week- Livin in the Word won't run Sat-Mon.
I am going on a mission trip to Southern Mississippi over Memorial Day weekend-
pray for the 8 of us that are going -thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
Send in yours today!

Not sure where I saw this one...but it stuck with me!
THE CH RCH IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT U
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/21/08 -
THE GREAT I AM IS WITHIN OUR HEARTS!

the daily blueprint for tuesday 5-20-08

I AM part 3

Leviticus 19:4
Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods:
I am the LORD your God.

Today we shift gears a little, God has told Moses that HE is the Great I AM and that the words Moses speaks will be His words not Moses's! Today God tells His people just who He is - He is the I AM - the only GOD - He says not to turn to false idols that will only bring you death - but turn to HIM the true and living God - there is none like Him! Sometimes we have idols in our lives without even knowing it -and the scary thing is that it can disguise itself as something good - perfect church attendance is fine but when you brag about it and look down on those who miss -its wrong - if you think that being in church every time the lights are on makes you a better Christian than those down the street who don't attend as much - in God's eyes it makes you no better then them - going to church will help you with your walk and its a good thing to do - but used wrong it can become an idol - work is one idol America struggles with - many people are married to their jobs - what they do for a living is their whole life -now its not wrong to give your jobs all you have and its not wrong to be successful but the line must be drawn - I had a conversation with God as I put some mulch in my garden I am working on - I felt like HE was saying -its great you want your garden to look nice -but what about the gospel - what about the business of saving souls - I got out of this conversation that we put other things ahead of God and that's an idol- its scary to think about it - but right then and there I asked God to show me where I need to draw closer - at first I said help me to see this - but then I remembered that its what HE sees that is important - now is having a nice yard a bad thing? No its not - but when it becomes all you do and all you focus on - you will miss what God has for you - we must be about God's business of bring the truth to the lost around us - if we lose focus we end up doing what matters to us instead of what matters to God -
Remember HE is the GREAT I AM - He made us and brought us with a price - We now belong to Him - its no longer our lives but His!

footnote: what does your life mean?
By the blood of CHRIST we regain on the focus on why we are here!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Livin in Prayer will run Friday this week- Livin in the Word won't run Sat-Mon.
I am going on a mission trip to Southern Mississippi over Memorial Day weekend-
pray for the 8 of us that are going -thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
Send in yours today!

Not sure where I saw this one...but it stuck with me!
THE CH RCH IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT U
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/20/08 -
DO WHAT GOD SAYS TO DO - ONLY LISTEN TO HIM!

the daily blueprint for monday 5-19-08

I AM part 2

Exodus 3:14
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and HE said, Thus shall you say unto the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you.

Today's verse is the first place I know of that God says that HE is the I AM - note that God does not say He is the I was - or I will be - no its I AM! When Moses asked God what to say to the people of Israel - God simply said - tell them I AM sent you - God has always been and always will be - He has no beginning and He will have no end - we who are called by God will also have no end - while one day our physical bodies will die but our spirit will live on forever - just think about - forever is a long time - its so long our minds cannot comprehend it! God says He is the GREAT I AM - and HE is - and will always be! Our minds do not understand how God could have no beginning - well to me its like the vast universe that stretches on and on forever - God made that and God is even bigger then that - we don't serve a small weak god - we serve the ALMIGHTY GOD - the ONE who calls HIMSELF - I AM!
Do you know the I AM? Do you have a personal relationship with JESUS CHRIST? If you do - then walk with Him all the days of your life - if you don't - well come to know HIM right now - just give your life over to Him -admit you are a sinner without hope without Him and just surrender to Him - He came to save you - His shed blood will cover all your sins!
I have not asked this question enough and just felt since I saw someone at church saved yesterday - that is was high time to ask this question - please pray over this question -pray for those who are lost -that JESUS would save them today! Amen!

footnote: THE GREAT I AM LOVE US!
By the blood of CHRIST......we come to know the GREAT I AM!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Our church can now occupy the new building! Praise the LORD!Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
send in yours today!

church sign at a Madison, AL Church:
As long as there are final exams there will be prayer in schools.
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/19/08 -
HE IS THE GREAT I AM! WHOSE ARE YOU?

the daily blueprint for friday 5-16-08

I AM part 1

JOHN 11:25
Jesus said unto her " I AM the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in Me, thought he were dead, yet shall he live!"

Today I begin a new series - this series will highlight the fact that Jesus is the Great I AM - I will go through God's word and find the verses that show that JESUS is I AM!

Today's verse is in response to Mary and Martha at the loss of their brother Lazerus - you know the story - Jesus knew that His friend was sick and near death and yet He didn't come to his rescue when they thought He should have - Jesus delayed to bring Glory to Himself! He knew with just one word Lazerus would live again- that's all it took - Jesus was not worried at all - while Mary and Martha questioned what we all do - Does Jesus really care? In the boat that was about to capsize - The disciples found Jesus asleep -they asked Him if He cared - but we all know the answer - JESUS cares so much for us He was willing to die for us -to take our sins upon Himself - to make a way for us back to our Father God! He cares - He simply has a plan that sometimes seems to make no sense to us human beings - we don't have enough wisdom to even understand if He were to explain it all to us - we just simply need to trust HIM and take HIM at HIS word! He is the resurrection and the life - He is the only ONE that can Save you or anyone else for that matter -HE is the Great I AM!
Worship HIM today! HE alone is worthy!

footnote: GOD IS and that's enough!
By the blood of CHRIST......shows us the Love of God the Father!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Update on my Mom2 - she is doing very well- she is so thankful that this heart problem was found and corrected before she had a heart-attack - Pray for her total recovery! Thank you! Daniel
Tomorrow is Prayer Day - please send in your praises & requests! Thanks!
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
send in yours today!

PUT YOUR CHURCH SIGN HERE!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/16/08 -
JESUS: THE RESURRECTION & THE LIFE

the daily blueprint for thursday 5-15-08

Excluded

Romans 4:26-27
To declare I say, at this time His righteousness: that He might be just, and the justifier of him which believes in Jesus. Where is boasting then? it is excluded. By what law? Of works? Nay! but by the law of faith!

I was watching a dvd last night by the music group DcTalk - it was in with their Free at Last 10 year anniversary edition CD - one thing I picked up from this dvd was that these three men that make up this group -struggle with fame and being in the public eye - They want to be sure to keep the main thing the main thing and keep their focus on their Lord Jesus! We all face that same thing day by day - we all at times can get caught up in self pride - in thinking we have earned our way - but the truth is - none us has nor can earn their way - Jesus had to laid down His life to save us - that is all we should boast in - nothing more and nothing less - we all are human and when someone pays us a compliment - its very hard for it not to go to our head - and when we get puffed up- God can no longer use us - its a battle we must face every day - we must be willing to take up our cross and follow JESUS wherever He goes -and many times it will be in a direction that we don't want to go in - but let HIS will be done - lets live lives that only boast about JESUS and what HE has done -when people want to say good things about us - lets always be willing to point to the true source that causes us to live lives that bring Him glory! We all are being watched and we must present our lives as a reflection of HE who lives in us - Paul says that boasting is now excluded - its not need - for God Himself has done all to save us and redeem us through HIS SON!
If you must boast - Boast in CHRIST!

footnote: Who do you give the credit too?
By the blood of CHRIST......shows us what we should boast about!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
PRAISE THE LORD!
My Step Mom took her first steps following her surgery and is doing well - she has begun to eat solid food once again- we rejoice that this heart problem was found and corrected- thank you for your prayers! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
send in yours today!

"God is the only One with the perspective to look down on anyone!"
Henager, Alabama
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/15/08 -
IF YOU BOAST ABOUT YOURSELF
YOU LEAVE JESUS OUT OF THE EQUATION!

the daily blueprint for wednesday 5-14-08

Anger: Put it away

Ephesians 4:31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Today's verse by Paul proclaims what we should do as born again children of God above -we need to get rid of things in our lives - or better let - allow GOD to take them out of our lives- when we truely follow our Lord Jesus - our lives cannot help but change - Paul says we need not have bitterness , wrath or anger in our lives- to be like Christ however means we do get angery sometimes - but here lies the point - if we get angry like Jesus did - we would be righteous in our anger - Jesus was no push over- He drove out those selling in His Father's House - The Word says for us to be angry but not to sin - it also says we should never let the sun go down on our wrath - we don't need to hold grudges - we don't need to be mad because we don't get our way - but we do need to be angry about the injustice in the world - the sin that consumes the world - when we are angry in the right way - we can be used mightly by God - however - misplaced anger can ruin our witness for Christ -if we are angry all the time and have no joy in our lives -why would anyone want to be around us - much less follow Christ? I know these are harsh words - I am hearing what is being witten and have to acknowledge my failure in this area - I often get angry about things that matter very little - I tend to make a moutian from what is actually a mole hill - now anger has its place in our lives but should not be the only thing people see - God is Love proclaims His Mighty Word -let this be true of our lives- when people see us - do they see the love of CHRIST or just an angry person? Lets allow God to rid our lives of those things that hinder our walk and witness for Christ!

footnote: God says for us to be angry but sin not....this is the key!
By the blood of CHRIST......we can demonstrate real love!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
PRAISE THE LORD!
Sande (my Mom2) did wonderfully today - she had to have a triple by-pass (they had only planned a single) - the Dr said her heart is in good shape - she is recoverying - pray for a speedy recovery -thanks! Daniel
it's time once again for CHURCH SIGNS!
send in yours today!

"God is the only One with the perspective to look down on anyone!"
Henager, Alabama
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/14/08 -
IF YOUR ANGER IS SELFISH - ITS NOT OF GOD!

the daily blueprint for Tuesday 5-13-08

WORRY WON'T ADD...

Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.


Today I used a different version of God's Word- when I looked up worry in the King James (since I don't have my bible with me - I am using bible.com) and worry would not come up - I needed to talk today on this subject - in part because my step mom Sande is going to have major surgery this morning - and I have to admit I do worry about this as does my Dad - but we all know she is in God's hands now - He can and is able to heal her on the spot - her survival does not depend on me or my dad nor the doctors but on God alone - but yet in our flesh we worry - but worry won't add a thing - it won't help at all - believe me - I am a world-class worrier I come by it honestly - and I do it so well -so naturally - I don't even have to think about worrying - it just happens - but I know its futile to worry - I don't want to lack faith in God at all - at any time but that is exactly what worry is - we cannot do anything about the outcome - all we can do is trust God and take HIM at HIS word - He alone is faithful! Trust in Him today and don't worry!

footnote: worry is nothing more then wasted time better spent trusting JESUS!
By the blood of CHRIST......we need not worry ever again!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
My Step Mom is scheduled for surgery around 7am (Eastern) pray for a successful surgery and for a quick recovery - I will be traveling home after she is out of surgery. thanks for your prayers! God bless you - Daniel
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/13/08 -
WORRY IS WASTEFUL WHILE FAITH IS SECURE!

the daily blueprint for monday 5-12-08

SERVE WITH FEAR

Psalm 2:11
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Many times in the Gospels - Jesus proclaims to us not to fear - many times people did fear the very sight of God in man! Jesus came as God but had flesh on - I believe He did this for our benefit - many times we fear what we see - if we cannot see it - most times we don't fear it - today's verse is about fear - but this time we are told to fear - we need to remember who God is - He knows everything there is to know about everyone -that should strike fear in most hearts - the very fact that we cannot hide anything from God should cause us to take a better look at our lives -and allow Him to show us places that need improvement - we must fear the Lord - for Proverbs proclaims that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom - one problem most of us have is we don't fear the Lord enough -we don't take HIM at his word enough - and We fail to remain obedient to Him when we know we should -
If you want to serve the Lord -remember to do it in fear and rejoice in trembling -we must always be respectful of our God and what power He has - we need not forget that our God is are strong tower and our refuge of protection - lets only fear GOD and all else will just fall into place! Fear and Trembling - is that how you serve the LORD?

footnote: Perfect love casts out fear - we must love the LORD our GOD with are WHOLE heart! Amen!
By the blood of CHRIST......causes us to love and tremble!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
My Step Mom, Sande needs your prayers- she is going to have open heart surgery tomorrow morning - pray that the recovery is quick and easy - thank you! Daniel
Pray for those who lost loved ones in this past weekend's severe weather - there we are least 45 tornadoes and the death tole was 22 - pray for those and those recoverying from injuries and those who lost their homes. thanks
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/12/08 -
HOW DO YOU SEE THE LORD?

this is my 400th post!!!!!!

the daily blueprint for thurday 5-8-08

James Chapter 2 part 15

James 2:26
For as the body without the spirit is dead,
so faith without works is dead.

Today we come to the last verse of Chapter 2 of James - just like last time I am going to walk to another book and skip around as God so leads me - I pray that you have enjoyed this Chapter and pray for me as I go other places in God's Word!

Today's verse is the end cap of the subject of works Vs faith - James does not mean to stir up a debate - but does mean to make a point - as I read this final verse of chapter 2 - I was stuck with a fact - when you believe on Christ and He comes into your life and you become a new creation its not forced - but rather it comes from the inside out - religion however tries to make the change via the outside instead of the inside -and that is why we have so many who don't know Christ but think they do -this is again why we must look at the fruit - as Jesus said about the trees and their fruit production - we must be careful that we are sure we see what we see - this year in my Bsf class - I learned how Jesus came upon a Fig tree that was fully leafed out - He walked up expecting figs but when He found none - He cursed the tree - I never understood that until now - from a distance we can look the part of a saved person - but upon close inspection - if we don't see Jesus Christ and His life shining out from our lives- we must question rather we are really walking with Jesus - James says that faith without works is dead just like a body without the Spirit - believe me- I have seen the dead walk - I have seen people who seem to have it all together but really are nothing more then dead man bones - I say this not to judge but to warn - many times we think we agree with someone until we go a little further - God wants us to be wise - and He does not want us to fall for anything and everything - His truth is secure and it lasts forever - It never changes - however the ways of the world are nothing more then winds of change- where you place your trust? If its any where but CHRIST JESUS -we must revaluate our lives- amen!

footnote: Only those who really know Jesus
can really work the works of faith.
By the blood of CHRIST......our faith has works!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Pray for John R(of Ga) - he needs healing from cancer - thank you-
Livin in the Word will take a day off tomorrow and there will not be a devotional on Friday - on Saturday we will have Livin In Prayer -send in your praises & prayers!
Thank you - A speical edtion of Livin in the Word will run on Sunday for Mother's day! Contiune to live in God's Word!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/8/08 -
ITS NOT OUR WORK THAT MATTERS BUT THE WORK JESUS DID!

the daily blueprint for wednesday 5-7-08

James Chapter 2 part 14

James 2:24-25
You see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Likewise also was not Rehab the harlot justified by
works, when she had received the massagers, and
had sent them out another way?

These verses have really caused controversy in the church - some say that no work you can do can save you -while other's say that you must work out your own salvation with fear and trembling and the funny thing about this - both groups wrote the Bible! So which side do you side with - the funny answer is both - for what we have is two groups looking at the same thing from a different perspective -those who say works cannot save you - look on to JESUS when He laid down His life for our sins - its His Sacrifice - His Death and His Resurrection that in fact paid for our salvation - but the other group see the same thing from the other side - they say we have been saved for good works - and without such good works -the proof of salvation would not be there -after all its Jesus Himself who said we should look at the fruit being produced - He also said that only bad (lost) trees can produce bad fruit - while good (saved)trees cannot produce bad fruit - only good - with in these two examples there are some who are in fact saved but don't act like it - only God knows the deadlevel truth of someone salvation - many make claims to know Christ and yet live lives that simply make that hard to believe -while others do they profession with the actions and not their words - that's the group I want to be in - we have sat around long enough saying stuff -its time to do stuff - I think that is what James is calling us to do - while these verses are debated throughout time -we need to remember that JESUS came to save -and once He saves us - we belong to Him and in such - we should begin to produce good works of worship - of praise to our King - many thing producing fruit it optional - but I don't believe we have any such option -we all need to read the Word and pray and seek God's face -these are some of the most complicated verses I have ever written on - I pray that God's Spirit has brought clarity to these words!

footnote: Salvation should bring change. if not - look at the source!
By the blood of CHRIST......we become new creations!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Pray for my brother-in-law Michael -unspoken request.
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/7/08 -
SAVED PEOPLE PRODUCE FRUIT PERIOD

the daily blueprint for monday 5-5-08

James Chapter 2 part 13

James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled which said, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God...

Believe it or not -but we are all in the same position that Abraham was in - now some of you would say that Abraham was a Spiritual Giant and we cannot be compared to him - but wait -its true - we all have the option to be filled with God's righteousness - its our faith that causes God to open the gates of heaven -but without Jesus and His sacrifice - even our faith alone would not be enough -we must believe God when He says we are now in Christ and we are new creations - we can believe all we want but unless we take hold of Jesus Christ and His death - all our good works warrant nothing at all - we can try and live a righteous life on our own - but we won't make it - we cannot keep the law in ourselves - only through Christ can we be righteous - its not what we do that saves us - its what Jesus already did that saves us - but once saved - we are now inhabited by the Holy Spirit of the living God - and now can do good works (not in our own power but in God's) but remember its not that works themselves that save us - but the blood of the Lamb - Abraham believed God (but please note he didn't always believe God - as he devised a plan to have an offspring in a way that God was not commanding him too) he was righteous through the blood - it was not Abraham's actions that saved him but God Himself - you see Jesus died and rose again not just for our sins - but for all sins! Abraham through he lived before Christ - also is included -in a word -amazing - lets see what else James has to say in tomorrow's verse-
Please read vs 24!

footnote: When God looks at us through His Son -there is no sins anymore! They have been washed away by the blood of the Lamb!
By the blood of CHRIST......we are righteous!!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Happy Birthday to my new sponsored child - "Leni" - she turns 13 today!
Pray for my brother-in-law Michael -unspoken request.
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 5/5/08 -
Being right with GOD means being right through HIS SON!

the daily blueprint for wednesday 4-30-08

James Chapter 2 part 12

James 2:21-22
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the Altar? Seeing that how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

Today's verse is very controversial - many use this verse to say that its the works we do that saves us - but they misunderstand what is said here - to me the best way I can see it is to say that while it was grace that saved Abraham - without the works we would have a much different picture of Abraham - what if when we were saved we went on living just like we did when we were lost -if there is no change -maybe a change didn't take place! We who have been reborn from above view our world differently then we did when were lost - our whole world view changes and what do should change as well - of course there are cases of those who do in fact know Christ and yet show no works at all - many have backslidden into the old lifestyle and there are works that do not line up with God's perfect will - they go against the truth -so there is no fruit to be given at all - we must be plugged into Christ so that we do the works of Christ -we cannot do it apart from Him - we must live genuine lives of faith and then our works will line up with our faith - allow the Holy Spirit to transform you and not your self effort-
Christ must be in the midst of our works - or they will be worthless.
let CHRIST live in your life today - the world around us is watching!

footnote: John 15:5 - .....apart from ME you can do nothing....
because of CHRIST......we have good works!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Coming Thursday - the National Day Of Prayer- Livin In Prayer will run Tomorrow this week so we can add to the prayers of this great day - send in your praise or prayer request today!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/30/08 -
THE ONLY GOOD WE CAN DO IS WHEN WE LET GOD DO IT!

the daily blueprint for monday 4-28-08

James Chapter 2 part 11

James 2:20
But will you know, Oh vain man, that faith without works is dead?

Yesterday morning in Sunday School as we read through Ephesians - we came to a verse that said we are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works... To me this means God made us to be like Himself - He made us for good works- not that these works would ever or could ever save us - but once who know Christ- He expects to be present in our lives and He does not want to share us with anyone else- God has a plan for each of our lives - and He wants us to do good things- again not to earn a place in His kingdom but because we have a place in His kingdom -sealed by the blood of Christ the Lord. Our lives after conversion should be filled with good works- anything we do for Christ will turn out good - its not about being better then our fellowman - its about bringing God glory - James again reiterates that faith without works is dead - its dead faith - of little worth - we must be outside our walls of our churches to really serve Christ- yes we can serve Him in the church but God does not want to limit our workplace there -HE wants us to go out through the world and show them Christ in us - He is the hope of Glory - He is the hope that every man -woman and child needs - We have the truth living inside of us - and many of us want to sit on the sidelines and let the new in the faith doe all the work - thinking we have earned our rest - lets be like Paul as he said he must complete the race set before and to finish strong should be our goal - our lives belong to Christ now -let work for the Lord! Let your works show your faith is alive and well today and you will bring glory to God!

footnote: Apart from Christ we cannot do any good works at all!
because of CHRIST......we live and breathe good works!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Coming Thursday - the National Day Of Prayer- Livin In Prayer will run Thursday this week so we can add to the prayers of this great day - send in your praise or prayer request today!
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/28/08 -
Whatever we do - lets do it unto the Lord!

the daily blueprint for friday 4-25-08

James Chapter 2 part 10

James 2:19
You believe that there is one God; you do well; the devils also believe, and tremble....

Today's verse is one of the most famous from the book of James- in this passage - James says its good that we believe in God - but also cautions that even the devils and evil ones know God is real - they are rebellious against God so they have to believe in Him to be rebellious to Him - you have heard it said there are no atheists in foxholes -but the truth of the matter there is - there are many who don't believe in God at all -they seem to think we are some kind of cosmic accident - with no purpose and no designer - we who have been saved and sanctified by the blood of JESUS know there is a God and we trust HIS SON with our salvation - HE came from Heaven to Earth to save that which was lost - its not enough to just believe with your head -its got to get into your heart - its good to believe in God - but that does not save us - its the blood from Jesus that accomplishes that - we cannot have it any other way - many do good deeds in hope that it will outweigh the bad they have done - while its good to good things - its not the end all -there must be a reason for the hope we have - there must be a reason why those who follow Christ are willing to lay down their lives instead of denying Him - Its good that we believe in God - but without the shed blood of JESUS - we are the most hopeless of all - what do you believe?

footnote: the enemy knows there is a God -that's why he hates HIM!

because of CHRIST......we are saved and set free forever!

- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/25/08 -
DO WE LIVE WHAT WE BELIEVE?

the daily blueprint for tuesday 4-23-08

James Chapter 2 part 9

James 2:18
Yea, a man may say, you have faith, and I have works: show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

James ends his talk about helping others by serving out our faith out loud for the world to see. Many say they have faith and yet do nothing to show of it - they don't live a life that brings glory to God and yet they may say they have faith - many have no idea what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ -its not about good works -its not about earning your way -its about serving others in Jesus Name! He saved us not to sit on the sidelines - He saved us to get involved in the lives of others -this goes against the grain of how many of us where raised and it flies in the face of those who say that living a good life is the key to salvation - its the other way around -without salvation you cannot live a good life that is pleasing to God - during our prayer meeting last night -someone prayed for someone going through a hard time with someone doing some awful things to them - the lady who prayed for them said that this person was not going against them but against God! This is so very true - how can we get past the words of Jesus when HE said when you help the least of these you help Him!? How can we say we believe in Christ and yet do nothing to produce fruit - I know I have gotten too lazy for my own good - for my service to God - its not about earning our way - but praising the Lord with our lives - so that others will see the truth in our lives - that we get to a point where our words and actions met! This steps on my toes often - I sometimes fail to do the right thing simply because I am too fearful or not trusting enough in the power of Almighty God - we are all in this together - James declares that faith without works is dead - or like Rich Mullins sung -its about a useless as a screen door on a submarine. Lets show the world our faith by the good works we do in the name of JESUS - again its not to earn God's favor -that was done long ago on the cross - its to serve God boldly and love Him because HE first loved us!

footnote: Words don't do much without action behind them.

because of CHRIST......we serve others in HIS name!

- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/23/08 -
HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO SHOW THE WORLD YOU KNOW CHRIST?

the daily blueprint for tuesday 4-22-08

James Chapter 2 part 8

James 2:15-17
If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, depart in peace, be warmed and filled; notwithstanding you give them not those things which are needed for the body; what does it profit? Even so faith, if it has not works it is dead, being alone...

In Today's verses - James contiunes on the thought about the works of our faith - his example is when seeing those in need - simply saying hello or be blessed is not enough -its without profit - how many times have we missed oppurunties to minister in the name of Jesus to those we met each day - there are real people with real needs - you can see them each and every day - often we don't do anything because of fear or just the fact we don't know what to do - or what to believe about those in need- as gas prices climb and job layoffs become more and more common - there will be even more people in need - how many times have we just passed them by for reasons like being too busy and even not seeing the need or even wanting to help at all -we live in a sin-sick world and its hard to trust -its hard to put yourself out - but our life is not our own - it belongs now to Christ -for He paid for us! Amen!
One reason I am involved with Compassion is that this ministy feeds those without food - and without Christ - it clothes the naked and feeds the hungry and also brings to light Christ to them! We have a mission field around us each day - James says faith without works is dead - being alone - if we simply talk the talk and don't walk the walk -we will lose our witness to the lost around us - people are in need around us - do we even notice them or are we so focused on our needs - the needs of others just fall through the cracks!? Lets serve others in the Name of Christ - that way our faith has power behind the words we speak!
because of CHRIST......our faith is alive and well!

- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/22/08 -
FAITH IS AN ACTION WORD

the daily blueprint for monday 4-21-08

James Chapter 2 part 7

James 2:14
What does it profit, my brethren, though a man say he has faith, and have not works? Can that faith save him?

God placed a vision on my heart about 2 years ago - I felt lead to help others one Saturday a month - I did this a couple of weeks but it did not keep on - its been 2 years but now God is finally bringing it to pass - I am learning how to focus on others - many times we just want to sit back and enjoy the grace God has given us - and say we have faith -and if we do that's good - but what's better then that? When we actually reach out to others in the name of Christ - I have to admit I could do so much more - but our works DO NOT SAVE US right!?
They don't save us at all -only the blood of JESUS does - but faith without works is dead faith - its not of much worth - and when we stay to ourselves we miss out on helping those in need- God has a plan and a place for each of us - He wants you to work right were you are sometimes -other times He will cause you to move great distances - but what matters is that we demonstrate our faith day to day - there are so many needs around us - I have to admit ive spent a great deal of time worrying about myself and my needs while missing out on the blessing that comes from helping others - lets not sit on our pews while the world around us in need -sometimes the rules need to be broken so we can serve Christ completely -there is too much division among us - it should not be so - we all need to work together - in the name of Christ -no matter what our church is called - we are Christ follows first and then church members - sometimes we spend too much time in the four walls of the church -we must as God put on my heart years ago -Preach to the Streets -God wants to use you today - why not check out way to help others -not to earn grace ( you cannot do that anyway!) But because CHRIST Loved us first -out of worship to our Savior and King!
Lets have faith that is alive - not dead!

footnote: Real faith is faith in action....
because of CHRIST......we serve others!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Pray for Earl's Mom - she has been having some problems lately. thank you.
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/21/08 -
JESUS SAID WHAT YOU DO TO THE LEAST OF ALL YOU DO UNTO HIM!

the daily blueprint for thursday 4-12-08

James Chapter 2 part 6

James 2:10
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point is guilty of all...

The stance God takes toward sin is much different then ours is - we feel if we just tell a while lie we are ok - but God calls us a sinner if we do just that - and James says we become guilty of the whole law - we want to get by with as much as we can so long as its not really sin we are ok right? This is not how God views it - He sees all sin the same -all of it is destructive to His children - He is not some killjoy with a list of rules and regulations to end our pleasure - but He does put His law in our hearts and has a line that He does not want us to cross for our own good - God loves us and made us in His image and wants us to have sweet fellowship with Him - without Christ this cannot happen because of sin - but Christ came and laid down His life for us - for our sins - He took our sins and died for them - we now can enjoy fellowship with God - but in that - we will no longer want to disobey Him -we will want to please Him - He has the law but we are now under grace but this does not mean do what you want and then ask for forgiveness -this cheapens His grace -He wants our lives to reflect HIS glory but if we are living a life full of sin -that cannot happen - yes we can be forgiven of all the sins we have committed and will ever commit - by way live a life displeasing to God -the God who came as Jesus to die for our sins!?
Lets let HIS SPIRIT rule us always - HE knows always what is best-
No sin you commit is unforgivable - save for blasphemy of the Holy Spirit which is unbelief! Seek God - ask for forgiveness and live for HIM always! Praise HIS Name!

footnote: When CHRIST comes in -sin should go out!
because of CHRIST......our sins are forgiven - AMEN!
LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/12/08 -
EVERY SIN WAS PLACED ON CHRIST FOR YOU

the daily blueprint for thursday 4-10-08

James Chapter 2 part 4

James 2:6-7
...But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by which you are called?

Motives - Focus - Purpose
all these worlds add up to our what our life is all about - many times we error in the judgments we make - often we think its the rich that can do good things for us - and we don't look to those who are poor to help us at all - I go back to my sponsored Child Ruben - he is poor and yet is rich in wisdom and love - and yet here we are with too much stuff - yes we all have too much - and we have others with not enough -there is something wrong with this picture - and yet we will spend a hard earned money on entertainment and wanting to met the famous - the stars that society has made - the world lifts up those who have riches and fame but ignores the needed -these things should not be so - our hearts need to be more focused on serving Christ not on worldly things - again we must live in the world but we don't and should not be of the world- there is a line and its sometimes hard to see - God is telling us that its not the rich we need to focus on but the poor - as much as we think they need us -in reality we need them -we can learn much from them - they know what its like to be hungry and how to do without - many of us have never been hungry in such a way before - the United States is blessed and its inhabitants are some of the richest in the world- and I am talking about you - and me - we all are in the upper 9% of the worlds wealth - compared to the world - we have too much and the rest of the world is in serious need -now there are those right in our back yards that don't have anything - they need our help - we are not to be living for ourselves but for Jesus who bought us at a great price!
To be greatest of all -you must be a servant to all!

footnote: Whatever you do -do it for God's glory! Not your own!
because of CHRIST......we praise!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
NEXT WEEK LIVIN IN THE WORD WILL TAKE A ONE WEEK BREAK-
THERE WILL BE NO LIVIN IN PRAYER NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 19th
THANKS!
Also pray for Angus and Samantha as they minister in Haiti the next two weeks. thanks-
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/10/08 -
SINCE WE BELONG TO GOD - OUR LIVES BELONG TO HIM AS WELL

the daily blueprint for wednesday 4-9-08

James Chapter 2 part 3

James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to them that love Him?

Today I begin with a simple question with not such a simple answer -What are you living for? For some this question will be easy to answer - for others the answer is there but its not really worth saying - I believe that God is saying this to me right now -that we have lost our focus and are living for other things then for God and His glory - some believe we are here to get comfortable - we feel we put in 8 hours in the office and come home without doing anything all that bad - we may watch a little tv - but who isn't? We may not spend all our money on ourselves but has our focus changed - when we begin our relationship with Christ many of us are fired up and go out to save the world for Jesus but then slowly but surely we go back to "Normal" whatever that is - God has been convicting me that my focus is not as sharp as it needs to be -
We must be willing to do whatever God calls us to do -and its not going to be easy- if you want an easy life -then don't follow Christ- being His disciple is not for the weak of heart -its for those willing to risk it all for Christ and His glory - I want to be in that place - but I am not there yet- where is the focus of our lives? If its anything but living for Christ -our priorities are way off... James talks about those poor in the world but rich in faith - I have a personal story to share - a child that I sponcer named Ruben has been praying for me and my wife and the struggles we are facing - Ruben's simple faith in God caused me to cry out in praise to God! Ruben said that God never leaves His children - what faith - and this is a 9 year old little boy -just think that he has it figured out and us older folks are still trying too - we need to return to child-like faith if we are ever to follow our Savior all the way home! He has great plans for us -just trust in Him - He is the father of the fatherless-
HE is faithful - He looks at our hearts - not our earthly riches-
where is your focus? Keep your eyes on JESUS!

footnote: The only life worth living is for JESUS CHRIST!
because of CHRIST......we have a clear view of who God is!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Pray for my cat Johnnie - he has been having seizures and they are getting worse -thanks!
I PRAISE THE LORD - yesterday the vet told me he had no seizures and is on some meds-
thanks for your prayers!
Also pray for Angus and Samantha as they minister in Haiti the next two weeks. thanks-
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/9/08 -
Follow God or Follow the World-
we can only go in one direction!

the daily blueprint for tuesday 4-8-08

James Chapter 2 part 2

James 2:2-4
For if there comes a man into your assembly with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile garment; and you have respect to him that wares the goodly clothing, and say to him, Sit here in a good place; and then say to the poor, you stand there, or sit here under my footstool: Are you not then patial in yourselves, and have become judges of evil thoughts?

As human beings in an imperfect world -we do end up treating people differntly- just try this sometime -if you see someone who is famous - what do you do? If you a normal person- you treat them differntley - or if you see a poor begger on the street- you will do whatever you can to avoid them - this is harsh reality - and its not pretty -but its so true of our fallen human nature- in another place we treat our bosses differnt then we do our fellow co-workers - this is life in the corperate world - its a good place to be of the world and not in the world - Its sad but we do make judgments of those around us simply by the way they look - God says this should not be so - and it has no place in the church -it is sure to divide us and allow satan to get a foothold on us - lets love like Jesus loves and show no partiality -afterall God made everyone!
footnote: Is there anyone that does not belong to God? He made every man and every woman - they all count to Him!
because of CHRIST......we learn to love the different!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Pray for my cat Johnnie - he has been having serizers and they are getting worse -thanks!
Also pray for Angus and Samantha as they minister in Haiti the next two weeks. thanks-
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/8/08 -
LET LOVE WORLD AND HATE WILL DISAPPEAR!

the daily blueprint for tuesday 4-7-08

James Chapter 2 part 1

James 2:1
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

Right off the bat James tackles a big issue even in today's church- the problem when you have people gather together is the presence of clicks or groups of people who only hang out with those of their group- without including anyone else in their little group -much of the time this happens without any intent for it to happen - but people seem to only want to deal with certain people - James says our faith should not be in respect of persons - another words - our focus must remain on Christ and His saving work - and that fact that God can and does save anyone He wants too - no one is too far from the cross to be saved - we may give up on people but God never will -we need to remember the greatest commandment is to love God and others - this must remain in this order- anything else will cause major problems- we must keep the main thing the main thing -often we get distracted by our friends - and try to impress them and often compromising our faith -we must keep our focus on God and not ourselves - many times we turn in and look inside us - and try to gain approval with those around us- sadly we try to do the same thing with our relationship with Christ -we need to live out of the fact that HE is our Lord and He calls us out of the world to join His ranks - lets live like James says today and always - God loves all and made all - We all belong to His Creation - no one is better then anyone else- amen!
footnote: We all are the same in God's eyes!
because of CHRIST......we all can share in His kingdom if we surrender to Him!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Pray for my cat Johnnie - he has been having serizers and they are getting worse -thanks!
Also pray for Angus and Samantha as they minister in Haiti the next two weeks. thanks-
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/7/08 -
GOD LOVES EVERYONE INCLUDING YOU

the daily blueprint for tuesday 4-2-08

Daniel 2:20-21
And Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are His: And He changes the times and the seasons: He removes kings, and sets up kings: He gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding!

Wisdom is something that is not gained overnight -but over a life time - we all learn at various rates - in some areas people excel while in others they do not - God says that to gain wisdom you must be wise - interesting statement - considering the fact that even if we are wise -all of us have done very dumb things- even the brightest of the brightest has off days, the point however is that God has both wisdom and might -together they are a powerful combination- one issue we all have in common is trials - they come in various shapes and sizes - and its not so much what we go through as how we go through it -if we lean on God's wisdom and might instead of our weak flesh -then we will end up pleasing Him and showing others just who HE is to us - the wisdom that comes from God is at first pure - and it will always line up with what HE has revealed to us in HIS word - if it goes against what is written -then be careful - it is not from God at all -the enemy of our souls wants to take us down -he does not want us to have godly wisdom - because once we do - he loses ground - lets remember the God we serve is full of wisdom and might - He is our strong tower - our ever present help in times of trouble and He holds us in His mighty arms of love-
Do you have wisdom that comes from God? Or are you relying on what your finite human mind can understand? His ways are not our ways!

footnote: If we seek to be wise - we must trust in God!
because of CHRIST......we get real life changing wisdom!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/2/08 -
GOD IS ALWAYS RIGHT AND ALWAYS POWERFUL!

HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS

ISAIAH 58:10-11
...and if you spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will raise in the darkness, and your night will become like noonday. The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail...

Once our lives are given over to God and we surrender to His will- things begin to change -or at least they should begin to change -there are however many who never mature at all -they stay in a rout and they cannot seem to get out - these day's the focus is on self -that is what the world lifts up - the world says its all about us- its about our needs and if what you currently have does not satisfy you - go out and get another- this is one reason so many marriages fail - this is one reason many so many seem to fall out of their faith - it just did not work for them or so they thought -they have been blinded by the enemy of our souls - with that said - when we mature in Christ the focus must change or we cannot and will not grow - we must begin to look outside the four walls of our lives- we should begin to see the needs of others around us -and begin to realize this life is not about us but about HIM! Jesus give us the example -when HE laid down His life for us- He died not for any sin He committed - no way - He never sinned -He did it for us - He was not focused on His needs but on the needs of others - As Christ begins to clean out our lives -He puts HIS Spirit in us and this changes everything - now we can quench the Spirit by ignoring Him and He has given us a free will to do just that -but if you would just listen to His still small voice -your focus will begin to change- there is a whole world of hurting people around us - many need just a smile or word of encouragement - sure God could fix it without any effort -but He has chosen instead to use HIS people - many times we are lazy and don't want to do the work that this involves to help others - but when we listen we give hope to the hopeless -we put Love in a place where hate was - we put light in the darkness and we end up pleasing God!
Let's be willing to go -when and where GOD calls us to!

- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 4/1/08 -
Because we know CHRIST those we see in need are our business!

CARRIED AWAY - 3-31-08

LUKE 24:51
And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them, and carried up into heaven...

Today's verse is the very end of Jesus' earthly ministry - He was taken to heaven - HE did not die but was carried up to heaven - He was going back to where HE had come from -His mission was complete - it was all done - He blessed them and then in a flash He was gone - the same thing will happen to each of us one day -we will be taken up into the sky and finally be home - just the thought of going home makes me excited - but at the same time I fear the unknown of it all -that's human to fear what we don't know - but however we end up home is the best way - God has our last day planned out already - but He has not shared that info with any of us - some may claim to know when they will die - but that's not from God at all - we can all guess at it - but God knew it best not to tell us when our last breath will be - We will all go some place -the question is -where is your final destination!? Were are your reservations made? The truth is only JESUS can bring us to God- both forgiving us of our sins and making a way for us to access to the Kingdom -the facts are the longer we live - the more people we know will be going home -its hard to deal with - but its reality - God has a plan that is much better then ours - HE knows when its time for us to come home - in the meantime we must live each day -each moment as if it was our last -what would you do if you knew you had 1 day to live -I bet all of us would do things differently - I know I would - but lets not worry about when we are going to go home and live for JESUS know -
Lets allow HIM to carry us away and not get carried away by this world!
footnote: If I could save time in a bottle - id spend every moment with you! (This is from a 1970's song but I forget who wrote it!)
because of CHRIST......our lives will never really end!
Praises, Prayers & Previews:
Please pray for the family of Eva S.
this is my brother-in-law's Mother -
she went home to be with Jesus early Sunday morning-
thanks for your prayerful support- Daniel

- LIVIN IN THE WORD - 3/31/08 -
Each day is one day closer to our homecoming.