The Daily Blueprint
for 3/22/10

The Walk of Jesus : Holy Week 2010
• The Praise (Psalm Sunday) - Monday

Mark 11:9-10a
...and they that went on before, and they followed, cried, saying, Hosanna: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD: (10)Hosanna in the Highest.

Today we begin the Holy Week series -
I appoligize for not doing a devo yesterday for Palm Sunday - however I will just cover that today....

Palm Sunday is the day in which our Lord Jesus came into the city of Jerselam - with the sole mission of dying for our sins a week later - Jesus came into the city riding on a donkey - this was what all kings did - but in HIS case - HE is King of Kings and Lord of Lords - He is GOD in the flesh - on this day it was like a parade - many worshiped JESUS this day - only to want HIM dead a week later - it's human nature - many want to follow the newest thing only to drop it a few days later -
JESUS came into the city as prophesy has dicated - Those who saw HIM got more of message then we do today - because we live in a different time - things that are written don't impact us like they did when it happened - we must get that back - today is a day of rejoicing for JESUS has come!
It's a day to celebrate the KING coming to the city to die -
HIS whole mission on Earth was to die for us and give us grace - JESUS has paid the price for us - it's not earned -
we must daily remember that - it's all about HIS grace -
let's walk with JESUS as He gets closer to the goal -
right now let's just worship HIM - like those spreading out their garments and palm branches - let's put our lives down at HIS feet and allow HIM to live in us -
Welcome to Holy Week -
Let's take some time this week to just seek God's face-
let's make sure to thank HIM for HIS SON - and for
HIS accoplishment of the goal set before HIM!
Let's praise the LORD - HOSANNA in the HIGHTEST!
BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!
HOSAAN IN THE HIGHEST-

JESUS ENTERED THE CITY SO HE COULD DIE FOR OUR SINS!

Coming tomorrow-
Final Instructions of JESUS to HIS now 11 followers...
Stay tuned!

The Daily Blueprint
for 3/9/10

Man's Own Way

Proverbs 20:24
A man's goings are of the LORD; How can a man then understand his own way?

There are two ways in which we can live this life - for GOD or for self -
either way - you serve someone - much of the time our human nature wants to make it all about ourselves - we love to talk about oursleves more then we like to listen what other people are doing -we are all selfish in that way - God is showing me more and more how I fall short - this is one area I struggle with - letting good and allow GOD to take control of my life - the flesh fights against such things constantly - we won't win this battle because it's a spiritual battle - only GOD can win it for us - often we think our way is the best way - but that's not true - God's way is always the best way -
He will never ever lead us in the wrong direction - however we ourselves will -
we will end up trying to please self over God - and that's a dead-end life - there is no life in that - it's empty and hopeless - but if we would allow GOD to show us the way in which we should go - and then follow HIM in that way - our lives would bring HIM more glory! We must be willing to set aside our wants - our desires and our needs - and not be self-centered - but instead Christ-centered - believe me - this is not easy - it's a dying to self that must take place - on our own - we will mess up - we will miss the mark -we will go the wrong way - let's pay attention to what GOD says - in HIS word - through others - and though prayer - without this -we cannot know HIM -
we must be willing to set aside what we want for HIS purpose - we must die to self inorder that CHRIST can live in us - and move though us - it's not an easy life - but it's the best life of all! Let's follow our LORD and SAVIOR to the ends of the earth -
and let's not fall prey to our own way!
Word to the wise: if we put self first - CHRIST has to take a back seat -
I want HIM in the front seat - in the drivers seat! How about you>?

BECAUSE OF CHRIST our selfish flesh will be crucified and killed!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/9/10
IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW JESUS YOU HAVE TO DIE

The Daily Blueprint
for 3/3/10

Even a Child

Proverbs 20:11
Every child is know by his doings, whether is work is pure, and whether it be right.

What are we doing with our lives? I find it a daily struggle to get it all done!
I heard it said one time that GOD will give us enough time to do what we need to do each day - if we don't have time to do what we are doing - then many He didn't call us to do what we are doing - something has to give- we each get 24 hours - how do we spend that time? This verse today says that a child is know by what they do - we are the same - the world will see how we spend our time - often we waist much time - it's hard to believe in a single day how much time we have let slip through our hands - and before we know it's gone - we must take this with us when we go into our daily lives - every moment counts - let's remember what we do says a lot about who we are - let's not live with regrets when this life is over - let's not waste any more time!

Today's verse talks about a child - that even a child is judged by what he does -
we are as well - God looks at our lives and sees what we do with our time - HE sees what we do with HIS SON - He knows all even before it happens! He wants us to spend our time on what HE wants us to do - instead of concentrating on oursleves - our focus should be - GOD and then others - we must do what GOD tells us to do so we can be a good and wise witness to this world around us -

Keep in mind that we like children belong to someone - GOD in this case -
He made us and He paid a price for us through JESUS on the Cross!
We must spend our lives in such a way that praises our Father in Heaven -
HE should be our daily focus -

Even a child knows he belongs to someone - Who do you belong to?
Word to the wise: We do what we do because we are who we are!

BECAUSE OF CHRIST we can do GOD'S will!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/3/10
TIME KEEPS ON SLIPPING INTO THE FUTURE...

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for 2/25/10

The Right Fear

Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisifed; he shall not be visited with evil.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom says the Book of Proverbs - this is the truth - when our relationship with Christ is correct - all else will fall into line! We must fear the LORD for HE alone is worthy of our fear - often we waste our greatest fears on this passing away world - often we fear what man can do to us - instead of fearing what GOD can do to us - thankfully HE sent JESUS to pay the price for our sin - or else we would alone have to face HIS wrath - HE gave us all we needed in HIS SON - "it's finished" cried JESUS from the cross - HE paid it all in full - how foolish it is to think we can some how earn it - we never ever could - none of us have lived perfect lives and that's what GOD demands - perfection - and only HIS SON could provide profection and nail it to the cross to take our sins away! Amen!
We must have the right fear in our hearts - we must put GOD in first place in our lives - this will mean we must give up anything that competes with our GOD in our lives - We must place all aside and run to JESUS with all we have! We must have the right fear - God should always have first place in our lives - we must fear HIM!
This is the beginning of knowledge - the good thing is right now - were ever you are - you can come to HIM and ask HIM to change your life by living in you - there is no waiting period for you to "Get your act together" There is no better time then right now - maybe you have walked with GOD for years - but that umph you used to have for Christ has faded - you can have it back today - right now!Just ask JESUS to come into your life - ask HIM to forgive all your sins -
HE alone can do it - fear HIM And it all work out - the problem is we often get cocky thinking we can do it without HIM - this is the biggest mistake we could ever make!HE ALONE IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE! Thank you JESUS!
Word to the wise: if would fear GOD like we should - all else will fall into it's right place.

BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE SEE THE MERCY OF THE GOD WE FEAR!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/25/10
GOD'S MERCY WAS WRAPPED IN THE FLESH OF THE SON!

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for 2/24/10

Heart Condition

Proverbs 19:3
The foolishness of man preverts his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.

To God anything done in our selfish human nature is otter foolishness - we think often we know better then GOD and this will prevert our way - with that said - it's clear we all have a heart condition - our flesh wants it's way - while the spirit wants what God wants - it's a constant battle - our unredeemed flesh is gonna die - but our spirit will live on forever - when our heart is not on the Lord - we will be frettful - we won't find any joy and we will be miserable if we have HIS SPIRIT within us - HIS SPIRIT won't allow us to enjoy sin any more - we can try it - and there is pleasure for a time but soon it's over and it was not worth it - it all boils down to our heart condition -
I have a phyiscal heart condition that limits me now - but even with it - my heart is still functioning - however it's not as strong as normal heart - in the same way our spiritual heart condition can do the very same thing - if our heart is not stayed on GOD then we will fail - we will fall - without GOD we can do nothing (John 15:5) We must be willing to daily and moment by moment - lay it all down - we must to try and take control - we must not try to make things go our way - we simply have to trust - only GOD can fix our heart condition - only GOD knows what we need - as I type these words I wonder why I contiune to worry - I contiune to doubt what GOD has said - I say this not to make myself look bad (I do that easy enough without any help! =-) It's to show the world that I don't have it all down pat - I don't always trust GOD like I should - I just want to confess that to you - remember as I type these words - I struggle too - the flesh some days gets the best of me - I want those days to be less and less -
So how is your heart condition today? Why not let GOD test your heart today - be fully open to HIM and allow HIM to do some surgery if needed to bring your heart back up to speed - Trust in the LORD and HE will guide your heart and your life!
Word to the wise: Our phyiscal heart beats to keep us alive - Our spiritual heart keeps our soul alive and ready for any command JESUS gives it!

BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE HAVE A NEW HEART - bump bump bump
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/24/10
WHAT IS IN YOUR HEART TODAY? IS JESUS THERE?

The Daily Blueprint
for 2/18/10

Friendly

Proverbs 18:24
A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer then a brother.

Friends are an important part of our lives - and if we have friends - we have had to be friendly - this verse shows us that we must love others if we expect to be loved - I have been amazed at the love I have seen from those GOD has placed in my life -
last night a child who is in my Awana class told me hi and before I knew it - she gave me a big ol hug - I didn't ask for a hug - but I sure did need it - children seem to know how to pick up on our needs - I had something odd happen to be that is not so good as well - a good friend I have via AOL said I did something I really didn't do - they got mad and now will not talk to me - in the vain of yesterday's email about winning back someone offended - how do you appolgize for something you didn't do - I tried my best to say I was sorry and that what I was accused was not true - it shows how easy it is to lose a friend - this world in which we live in is not our home - I am reminded of this daily - we gain friends and we lose friends - but GOD is in total and complete control - I have to admit I am not very happy right now - I am hurt and hurting -trying to be as real as I can with those who recieve this daily - I guess the bottom line is friends are important - but GOD is more important - if staying with a friend means you turn your back on GOD don't do it - GOD loves us without condition this verse talks about a friend that sticks closer then a brother -that's JESUS HIMSELF!

Please be friendly with those around you - show them the love of CHRIST no matter what - remember JESUS Loved those who put HIM to death - lets remember HIS example - I am not sure if this makes sense tonight since I feel i've lost a friend -
but GOD is a friend who will never ever leave us!
Word to the wise: If you want good friends - be a good friend!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/18/10
THE BEST FRIEND IN THE WORLD IS JESUS!

The Daily Blueprint
for 2/17/10

Harder To Be Won

Proverbs 18:19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Today's verse talks about a brother offended - this is a harsh reality in today's world - many are offended - many are seeking the truth but not really finding it in the lives of those called by Jesus' name - its the sad state of afiars of this world in which we live - where there seems to be very little difference between those in the Church and those outside of the church - the lines have blurred - and it should not be this way!
If we offend our brother - it will be so very hard to win them back - you can be forgiven an offense - but the consquences are long reaching - many have left the church for this very reason - they didn't find the acceptance they were promiced - this is not God's fault but ours! When someone leaves because of an offence - it's so hard to get them back into the fold - the enemy wants this to happen - many leave the church looking for acceptance and it seems the world is ready to taken them in -
so sad - the state of the world today - but God has a better way - He wants us to love each other and in this the world will see what real love looks like -
Are you loving your brothers and sisters in the LORD? We must start there before we can go outside the four walls of our church to love the lost and dying world around us - if we cannot love those inside the church - how can we love those outside the church?
This brings to mind a project I worked on years ago called Preach to the Streets -
maybe it's time to get that back into the light? We are called to preach the gospel - and sometimes this is to be done without words - with action - we can tell others we love them - but can we show them? Remember an offended person is hard to win back - but it's not impossiable - maybe GOD is calling you to help bring a brother or sister back into the fold? Why not answer this call - the Church needs you!
Word to the wise: Let's love one another so the world can see real true lasting love!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/17/10
IF WE SAY WE KNOW CHRIST - WE SHOULD BE ALL ABOUT LOVE!

The Daily Blueprint
2/16/10

Let my words be few

Proverbs 17:27
He that has wisdom spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Has your mouth ever gotten you into trouble? I know mine has - and the trouble with the mouth - is it can speak both praises to GOD and curses to man - it's tough to tame the tongue - matter of fact - God's Word says that no one but GOD can do it!
We must let our words be few - in prayer GOD says not to use vain repetitions thinking that would make HIM hear us better - Proverbs says that a man who has wisdom will spare his words - another words - he won't run off at the mouth but will think before he speaks - we must place whatever we say before the LORD - we must be careful what we say and how we say it - what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart -- this is true - just try this some day - try not to say anything negative - it will be hard if you are used to saying negative things - it almost because natural or second nature - often we don't even realize what we say or how it effects others - we need to watch our mouths!

God has given us two ears and one mouth for a reason - we should listen twice as much as we speak - often in conversation we are so concerned with saying what we want to say - we don't even hear the other person - how selfish we can be - but if we would allow GOD to change our hearts - our speech would improve - in our own power it's hopeless - let's be slow to speak and quick to listen - let's do what GOD says -
Let our words be few - we don't have to speak much to show our love for GOD - we just need to follow Him - let our actions speak!
Word to the wise: What we say says a lot about who we are!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/16/10
Nothing said can be unsaid!

The Daily Blueprint
2/11/10

Real Strength

Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty: and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city!

Anger is something that will destroy - it comes from not getting our way most of the time - it's a very selfish emotion - but can be used for good - God can be angry - and it's ok - we can be angry but it must be over something that is right - not a selfish whim - God says in HIS word to be angry but sin not - Jesus got angry and threw out those selling in His Father's House - anger in itself is not sin - it's what we do with - it's what gets us angry and how quickly - it must be noted that JESUS saw these people selling in His temple days before He ever went in and ran them out - He held His anger - He showed what it means to have real strength - most of us if we are honest would say our fuse is generally short - it does not take much to cause an explosion - this is not good - it's a weakness - not a strength as the world sees it - the world says to be strong - you must be angry - you must be mean - and you must get your way - Holy anger is good because it's against something that God hates - but selfish anger is not good - how are you at holding your anger at bay? Do you find yourself exploding often? Well there is a solution - we must allow GOD to have control of our anger - we must give it over to Him - in this we will find real true strength - the Word says that if we hold our anger - we are stronger then one who takes an entire city! Think about that today - our anger does not produce righteousness - our anger is all about us - we must release it to JESUS and let HIM have control! If you struggle with holding your anger - it's time to give up - we are weak in and of ourselves but not in HIS power! Give your anger over to GOD!
Word to the wise: How long is your fuse? In Christ it can be lengthened!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/11/10
"Be Angry but Sin Not" - GOD

The Daily Blueprint
2/9/10

Do You Know?

Proverbs 27:1
Boast not yourself of tomorrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth!

Tonight when I opend the Word of God the pages opened to this verse - it caught my eye - how many times do we often boast of what we will do tomorrow or even next week for that matter - let me start off by saying there is nothing at all wrong with making plans -God's word says that we are foolish if we don't plan for tomorrow -but the point must be is that we cannot live in tomorrow any more then we can live in yesterday - once those 24 hours are spent - they are gone - and you cannot get them back - no matter what you do - if we spend all of our time in yesterday and tomorrow - we won't live in today! We have no idea what's coming tomorrow any more then the next guy - but the GOD we serve knows what tomorrow will bring! We often make boast of what we know nothing about - we are all human and all fall short - the truth of the matter is that we cannot clearly see tomorrow - it's too far away and our prespective of tomorrow is not as clear as we think it is - sure we can remember our past - and it's good to look back - but again we must live in today - today is all we have - and there are not any guarentees we will even see tomorrow - at least in the here and now - we will have victory one day in CHRIST! Days will come and go in this life but GOD remains - the same - unchanging - HE is all we need! Let's live one day at a time and not try to live the rest of our days in fear and worry - I need these words today -
let worry go - anxiety can take a hike - let's live in the peace of GOD that HE gives us -Yesterday is gone - tomorrow not yet here - right now is the present because it's a gift from GOD!

Love ya all -
in CHRIST
Daniel

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Word to the wise: Why worry about tomorrow ,
it's not here yet - why worry about yesterday? It's gone!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/9/10
Looking back is ok - looking forward is nice - but we cannot live in either one!

The Daily Blueprint
1/28/10

Happy?

Proverbs 16:20
He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whosoever trusts in the LORD , happy is he!

Today's verse steps on my toes big time! I have to admit some hard things right here and now - I am not happy as I should be - I am really down most of the time these days - I wish I had better news for everyone - but this life can become very tough and often these trials can cause us to get our eyes off God and what HE can do - HE can do anything - HE can fix any problem - HE can save anyone - we just have to believe HE can - when the trials of this life seem to be bigger then God we have a major problem - if we lack faith we will not be happy - now saying all that - even when you obey God there is no guarantee things will always go smooth - and you could actually say the more your trust HIM the tougher this world gets - that's because the enemy of our souls does not want us to have the joy that passes all understanding - it's about what we think about - it's about where our hearts are - Today's verse says those that trust in the LORD , happy are they! My question to ask of each of you is this . Are you happy?
Or are there things in your life you believe need to change - if so - join me in this little prayer - LORD JESUS - we confess that often we have failed to see just how big YOU and how really small we are and our problems - we seek YOUR face - we pray that YOU will change our hearts - challange us LORD to follow YOU no matter what - This life You have given us is a blessing - please forgive us through the blood of JESUS for complaining about our circumstances! Make us more aware that YOU are always there - we commit this life to YOU LORD JESUS!
In YOUR name - amen!

I hope you could pray that prayer in confidence that GOD is indeed in control and HE will bring to pass what is needed in each of our lives - our goal each day should be to please GOD above all else - I believe if we would strive to do that - we would be happier - and have the JOY that GOD give us through HIS SON JESUS!

Thanks for hearing me today - pray for me as I pray for you!

I love you and praise GOD for each one of you -
Keeping the faith - but not by my strength !
Daniel

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Word to the wise: If you want to be happy - give up!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/28/10
OUR CHOICE IS TO PLEASE GOD OR OURSELVES
ONE BRINGS JOY -THE OTHER SORROW!

The Daily Blueprint
1/26/10

Brought Down

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

How many of us if we were honest have allowed Pride to destroy us?
Pride can destory a friendship - a marriage - a life - Pride is at the root of all sin - sin is just pride - it's wanting what we want instead of what God wants - when we put ourselves first - we allow pride to take us away from God - this is a crime - pride is what caused Adam and Eve to sin in the first place - and it's what brought the enemy of our souls to destruction - it will do the same to us if we allow it to - pride can kill - pride can cause a good person to do the most hanous things - pride goes before a fall - the probelm with pride is that it is often subtle - it's not always in your face but often hidden - we can give into our pride and this will cause us to fall - and the landing is never soft - whenever we begin to think we know more then others and more then God we are in trouble - often times God will allow us to go down the road of pride - because He knows it's for our own good to see the root of the problem that all of us - often pride is in the form of feeling more spiritual then others - often this pride seems good - but it's not -
God loves us all - and none of us have arrived yet -we all have thoughts that are not quite right - only JESUS is the common denomiator - and only HE can save us from our pride - let's give up and surrender to JESUS and admit we have allowed Pride to consume our lives - maybe you feel you have no pride - it's time to check yourself - pride comes in many shapes and forms - sometimes we have no idea we are being full or pride - from our perspective everything may look fine - but not from God's -
I will say that JESUS took the pentalty for our sins and we are not condemned by our actions once we surrender to JESUS - we will begin to not want to sin against God - we will begin to hate our sin more and more - pray that we reach that point were we follow after GOD no matter and we allow HIM to take our pride -
I have seen pride bring many people down - we all have pride in one way or another- do something before it destorys something near and dear to you!

LORD crucifiy our flesh - make us more like YOU and less like we are now -
take our Pride away - THANK YOU LORD!

Word to the wise: Pride can take even the strongest person down

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/26/10
PRIDE KILLS - PRIDE STEALS - PRIDE DESTORYS

The Daily Blueprint
1/25/10

The Highway

Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserves his soul.

Today's verse talks about the highway of the upright - these are those who follow JESUS where ever He leads them - this is the high way - those who do evil are taking the low road - the world in which we now live has taken a new low - what once was bad is now not considered "that bad" I have to say right here that God's view of sin has not changed! Sin is still sin in His book - we cannot make excuses for our sin with God - however if you have placed your trust in JESUS and have saving faith in HIM your sins are forgiven - and not only forgiven but forgotten -when God sees His own - He sees His Son - this is a hard concept - but it's true - I had a family memember speak to me the other day and they were totally honest about this very thing - about the fact that we cannot do anything to be right with God apart from His Son and His Death on the cross - we cannot be "Good enough" and we cannot do enough Good to outweight our sins -
it just does not work that way - sin must be taken to the cross - daily - we all fall short - today's verse talks about two roads - one of the righteous -and one of the wicked - they both lead some place - but note that's it's not our deeds that make us either righteous of unrighteous - it's what JESUS did by taking our sins and dying for them - we who know HIM are now free - this does mean that we sin just because we are forgiven - but that when we fall short and fall into sin - HE will forgive us on HIS merit alone -
we have nothing to do with it - so which road are you on?

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Word to the wise: Following Jesus means following no one else!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/25/10
WHEN JESUS LEADS US - WE ALWAYS GO THE RIGHT WAY

The Daily Blueprint
1/21/10

Wrong Riches

Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness then great revenues without right.

This world it has been said is upside down - it looks like those with great riches are better off then those without - but things are not always what they seem - often times in God's word we see people who gain much wealth leave behind God to follow the lesser gods of this world - it's a sad truth - but many times the more you get - the more you have - the less you think you need God - this is nothing more then an idol - money has taken many away from God - but it's not always the case - there are those God has chosen to bless who can handle having much - because they don't live for the stuff but instead live for God! There are many in this world right now that have very little - but if they have faith in JESUS then they are the most rich of all! Those in Haiti who are suffering who have faith are better off then those with great riches and no hope -
often this world blinds us of what is really important - the ads on tv tell us to get more and more as if having more means more security - but if our security is in things and riches of this world - we miss the boat - we miss have JESUS as our ROCK!
Today's verse says it's better to have little and live in righteousness - then to have much and walk away from God - I know it's easy to get caught up in having more and more things - but let's not have those things if it's at the expense of a relationship with JESUS CHRIST and our families - the riches of this world will pass away - but GOD never will-
Where are you putting your trust today? JESUS or this world?
Where our treasure is our heart will follow - it's time to check our hearts!
Let's not trust in the wrong riches!
Word to the wise: The riches of this world are worthless!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/21/10
LET'S USE THINGS AND LOVE PEOPLE
not the other way around!

The Daily Blueprint
1/19/10

Depart

Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:
And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

It's through mercy that we are forgiven - none of us deserve what JESUS did for us - we all have fallen short - we all have gone astray - I know it's hard to admit this - I went through a time when I thought I was doing just fine on my own - but now I see that I am nothing apart from the LORD - without HIM we all die in our sins - without HIS sacrifice - there would be no salvation - let that sink in.

Jesus said HE was the truth - the only truth worth knowing - and it's through this truth we come to know HIM as Savior and Lord - it's through Mercy and Truth that we can come before Him - because in our sins we cannot even approach the KING -
we must have the blood of JESUS poured out over our lives -

When these two things happen - Mercy and Truth - we can then learn to fear the LORD - and in doing so -we will want to only please Him - but before you think this will be easy - you need to remember the flesh will rise up often and try and take control - when this happens we must go back to God and surrender once again -and sometimes this will happen many times in a single day - We must fear God! We must depart from evil - when we give our lives over to CHRIST - HE will begin to change our heart - but we must allow this world or circumstances to come between us and God - or else sin may begin to rule in our lives again - many may feel they are rock solid in their faith - but faith that has been be tested is not really faith at all - it's easy to believe when things are going smoothly - but what about when the bottom breaks out - this is personal for me - for I feel in some ways the bottom has broken out and I wonder if I am leaning on JESUS like I say I should - HE is our only hope - going through trials is never a fun thing - but in it - we may begin to fear the LORD and then we will want to walk in obedience - and we will want to please HIM!
I'm not there yet - what about you?
God bless you all - Daniel


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Word to the wise: Daily we must depart from our fleshly desires and please GOD!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/20/10
PAUL SAID THAT ANYTHING THAT HINDERED HIS FAITH IN CHRIST MUST BE CAST OFF! LET'S ADOPT THIS CREDO!

The Daily Blueprint
1/19/10

Our Thoughts

Proverbs 16:3
Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.

Today's verse speaks about our thoughts - what do we think about on a daily basis?
We often get caught into the same thinking day by day - and often it's not healthy - we have a jobs and families to think about - and often we get consumed by the problems around us - it's hard not to in this day and age -much is going on in the world - from the disaster in Haiti - to our currently economic crisis worldwide - this is another reminder this is no our home - imagine if this was our home! I am so thankful we are just passing through - our thoughts should reflect this attitude - but sadly we often think about ourselves and our needs, wants and desires - and there is nothing wrong per-say to that - but when we become so self-focused - we often miss what God is trying to say to us - and then we end up not obeying Him because we have not gotten to a place were we can hear what HE says - often this world takes precedence over the Spirit - that's so sad - because this world is passing away - slowly by surely - this place is dying - it's not going to last forever -we are leaving one day - what do our thoughts say about this - often we choose not to think about the pain of this life - many deaden this pain with drugs of choice - rather it be food - actually drugs or sex - to power - to making ourselves the king of our destiny - any number of these take us away from God -
Let's watch our thoughts - because they reflect our heart - where our heart is - our thoughts often follow - do you need a heart check? I know I do - as I type this worlds - I feel the harsh reality that we all struggle with this from time to time - in the end God gets HIS say - and nothing else matters - let's think of those things God has for us - let's think ahead - let's think about heaven and about the Lord's great love for us!
Praise GOD and listen to HIS voice - and let HIM rule your thought life!
Word to the wise: What are you thinking about today?

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/19/10
WHAT'S IN OUR HEARTS COMES OUT OF OUR MOUTHS

The Daily Blueprint
1/15/10

A Soft Answer

Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Today's verse is one to take to heart - in our day to day lives - we often have to deal with people we would rather not have to deal with - at our jobs - in the line at the store or at our local church - many times we get impatient and cause much problems with those we have to deal with - today's verse suggests a soft answer - often we can get short with people - we get in a rush - we get focused on ourselves and we forget that this world does not revolve around us - we have a choice when we face people we would rather not deal with - that's with a soft answer - even to those who wish us harm- those who just want to argue with us - we must not give into anger - anger never brings about the righteousness of God - true at times there is a time to be angry - but God says in His Word not to sin at such times - we must give a kind answer - we are to be different from the world around us - how are you handling these people who rub you the wrong way? I can say that often I give the world's response and that is not right -
let's remember we ware the name of Christ everywhere we go -
Let's not give into anger but instead show love to the unlovable around us -
after all God loves us - we should love one another!
Word to the wise: When we speak to someone - we should speak as if speaking to ourselves!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/15/10
WHAT WE SAY MATTERS - WHAT WE DO MATTERS MORE

The Daily Blueprint
1/18/10

He Had a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Romans 8:24
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?

Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I know many of you are off from work - and schools around the country are closed - it's to be a day of reflection - a day of rememberance for a man who had a dream - his dream was on of peace and that is what his hope was - he was bold in what he believed and died for it - today we remember his dream - today's verse talks about hope - Martin had hope for a peaceful tomorrow - we have made a lot of progress in race relations in this county but there is still so much further we could go - peace is obtainable if we would do what God says - peace would reign - but unfotunetly our selfish human nature does not want this to happen - it's a daily fight - and this is what we must do - we must fight against the enemy - the one who does not want peace at all - we must trust in the ONE who died for our sins - JESUS - He had a dream too - and HIS dream came true - HE would die for creation and it happened - in the same way - Martin's dream will one day come to pass - there will be peace one day - when JESUS returns peace will return - but today we can do our part - we can love all our neighbors no matter where they are from and what they believe -we can break down these walls and show them the love of our Savior - is that your dream? That we all live in harmony - please note this does not mean we have to compromise our faith - we must be bold in what we believe and never let go of it -
Today let's reflect on the dream of peace - let's love each other as Christ has loved us - do unto others as you would have them to unto you - this is to be our credo - at all times - we must let love rule first and foremost - I know money is tight these days - but let us never be poor of love for each other - God says this - we must love HIM With all our heart - mind and soul and love others as we love ourselves - keep that and you will please God - and the love you show others will spread - let's live the dream of peace today - I give you all my love - God bless you! Dr. Martin Luther King Dir, we salute you!

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Remember Dr. Martin Luther King and his dream today and every day - let's live in peace with everyone as best we can - this is a salute to freedom!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/18/10
WE ALL NEED A DREAM!

The Daily Blueprint
1/14/10

The House

Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish,

The disaster in Haiti that took place yesterday should speak loudly to all of us - just 700 miles south of Florida - a major earthquake destroyed much of the city of Port-A-Prince -this destruction happened in a matter of minutes - all our worldly riches can be gone in seconds - if our trust is in the things of this world - we will be empty and life will become meaningless - but if we would trust in the LORD with all our heart - then and only then will the peace come that passes all understanding - today's verse talks about two houses - one is the house of the wicked - the other of the righteous in Christ -
the wicked home, while seeming thriving now, will one day be brought to ruin - however the house of the righteous in Christ is being built up - even if it looks like it's falling apart - in the end - the righteous of Christ will stand while those who reject Christ and His grace will be left with nothing at all - which life would you rather have - let's cleave to Christ - He is our only hope - no matter what happens this side of heaven - God has a plan - and His plan is always the best plan! Let's build our house on the Rock and not the lose sand of this fallen world - sometimes we become blind by the things of the world and the voice of the enemy - we must acknowledge this - and move on past it - ask Jesus to open our eyes to what really is in our heart of hearts - does this world drive you or does God's Holy Spirit? Upon what have you built your house upon?
Let's allow Christ to rebuild our lives - sometimes this requires our lives to be broken down for Christ to build it back on the sure and true foundation of Jesus Christ!

Word to the wise: What matters more to you? This world or the next?

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/14/10
WHERE IS YOUR HEART TODAY?
ON THIS PASSING AWAY WORLD OR THE ONE YET TO COME?

The Daily Blueprint
1/14/10

The House

Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish,

The disaster in Haiti that took place yesterday should speak loudly to all of us - just 700 miles south of Florida - a major earthquake destroyed much of the city of Port-A-Prince -this destruction happened in a matter of minutes - all our worldly riches can be gone in seconds - if our trust is in the things of this world - we will be empty and life will become meaningless - but if we would trust in the LORD with all our heart - then and only then will the peace come that passes all understanding - today's verse talks about two houses - one is the house of the wicked - the other of the righteous in Christ -
the wicked home, while seeming thriving now, will one day be brought to ruin - however the house of the righteous in Christ is being built up - even if it looks like it's falling apart - in the end - the righteous of Christ will stand while those who reject Christ and His grace will be left with nothing at all - which life would you rather have - let's cleave to Christ - He is our only hope - no matter what happens this side of heaven - God has a plan - and His plan is always the best plan! Let's build our house on the Rock and not the lose sand of this fallen world - sometimes we become blind by the things of the world and the voice of the enemy - we must acknowledge this - and move on past it - ask Jesus to open our eyes to what really is in our heart of hearts - does this world drive you or does God's Holy Spirit? Upon what have you built your house upon?
Let's allow Christ to rebuild our lives - sometimes this requires our lives to be broken down for Christ to build it back on the sure and true foundation of Jesus Christ!

Word to the wise: What matters more to you? This world or the next?

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/14/10
WHERE IS YOUR HEART TODAY?
ON THIS PASSING AWAY WORLD OR THE ONE YET TO COME?