Tonight as I'm at work, I have the song, "I've got that joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, ... where?!, .. down in my heart!, ... where?!, .. down in my heart, ...I've got that joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart......down in my heart to sttaaayyy, .. and I'm so happy, so very happy, I've got the love of Jesus in my heart!, .. and I'm so happy, so very happy!, I've got the love of Jesus in my heart!" Man, what a great and fun song!
Another childhood song I love to have in my head is, .... "He's still working on me, to make me what I ought to be.... It took Him just a week to make the moon and the stars, the sun and the Earth and Jupiter and Mars... How lovely and patient He must be, ...He's still workin' on me". So TRUE! Talk about patience. Whenever I complain about my timeline not lining up with God's, he's by far patient with my spats and complaints and if only I were more faithful and patient, I'd realize just how perfect His timing always is :)
"Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus, Oh for grace to trust Him more..."
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Love God, Love Others, Serving the World
The title to today's blog is one that holds dear to my heart. "Love God, Love Others, Serving the World." This is the mission statement to the church I attended while in Fort Worth, Texas, Hallmark Baptist Church.
This is what they have to say about this phrase, ...
1. Love God
"Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind'
Matthew 22:37
2. Love Others
'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
Matthew 22:39
3. Serve the World
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
Matthew 28:19-20
Above all else, each day I wake, I pray I am able to show my love to others through my love for the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Without the Trinity, there is no life as Paul says it in Philippians 1:21.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Prayer:To not be hindered by the things around me but to press on running with endurance to what God has set before me in order to love him more each day through both word/praise and deed/service.
"Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you."
~Psalm 63:3
Amen.
This is what they have to say about this phrase, ...
1. Love God
"Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind'
Matthew 22:37
2. Love Others
'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
Matthew 22:39
3. Serve the World
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
Matthew 28:19-20
Above all else, each day I wake, I pray I am able to show my love to others through my love for the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Without the Trinity, there is no life as Paul says it in Philippians 1:21.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Prayer:To not be hindered by the things around me but to press on running with endurance to what God has set before me in order to love him more each day through both word/praise and deed/service.
"Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you."
~Psalm 63:3
Amen.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
This is the day the Lord has made... I will rejoice.. and be GLAD in it!! :)
What a beautiful day it is... Fall is by far my favorite time of year. The leaves changing, falling,...what's not to love?! The warm crisp air that preps you for the cooler weather. Sunday the youth and "young at heart" went to Julian Price Park. It was a great time of fellowship with hotdogs, chips, cupcakes and good ol' SUNDROP.. which I still have a hard time realizing I went without in Texas.
In of my earlier blogs I mentioned my struggle with control. Well, God definitely has a sense of humor to say the least. Recently He has shown me that when I feel the most out of control, he is the most in control and at work. What a wonderful feeling! My small perception and view of life is nothing in comparison to God's awesome power and work. My prayer is to continue giving God all power and control over every part of my life so he can rock my world into His. :) He is so amazing!
Praise Him today!!
Heather
In of my earlier blogs I mentioned my struggle with control. Well, God definitely has a sense of humor to say the least. Recently He has shown me that when I feel the most out of control, he is the most in control and at work. What a wonderful feeling! My small perception and view of life is nothing in comparison to God's awesome power and work. My prayer is to continue giving God all power and control over every part of my life so he can rock my world into His. :) He is so amazing!
Praise Him today!!
Heather
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Humbly I bow
Humbly I bow, to the one who knows me inside out.
"Open my wounds and walk in them with me Lord."
Amen.
"Open my wounds and walk in them with me Lord."
Amen.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Time in L-Town
Tonight a friend of mine from CharlotteONE came to visit me in my hometown. It doesn't much compare to the big city of Charlotte so not many people are ever much interested in seeing where I call home, not for my friend, Cathy though :). Cathy drove about an hour away to come spend the evening with me, just because. We met at a local bakery/coffee shop downtown, went for a walk and dilly-dallied through shops along the square. After all that, we headed to the famous "Bar-B-Q-King" restaurant in town. We both got the half plate of bbq which came with NC BBQ, fries, hushpuppies, and cole slaw. We made sure to also grab a nice cold sweet tea to go with our meals:) Having her come to my town, was a neat treat . I love the big cities don't get me wrong but I also love having connections with people in a small town. Investing time into people brings me happiness. Throughout our short-lived events along the night, there was someone at almost every stop I knew. I'm serious. The cashier at the bakery attended my church, the cashier at a local shop downtown was my elementary school art teacher, another couple at the restaurant I saw attended my church and on my way home my dad honked at me while he passed by, haha. Gotta love a small town. I didn't always like it and still at times don't but over the years, I've learned more how much I appreciate seeing familiar, friendly faces. Oh, and before I met up with her, the cashier at CVS asked me how my mom was.
All in all, it was nice having a friend of mine from CharlotteONE come to visit my small town roots and actually enjoy it.
She even liked swinging on my front porch swing at my house:) If only the main road weren't so close, it'd be close to perfect.
Well, just wanted to share the fun-filled night with my friend, Cathy.
Take time to count the small blessings in your life whether it's a friend who drove to see you, a familiar face or a hot meal. They're all great gifts from God :)
Be blessed.
All in all, it was nice having a friend of mine from CharlotteONE come to visit my small town roots and actually enjoy it.
She even liked swinging on my front porch swing at my house:) If only the main road weren't so close, it'd be close to perfect.
Well, just wanted to share the fun-filled night with my friend, Cathy.
Take time to count the small blessings in your life whether it's a friend who drove to see you, a familiar face or a hot meal. They're all great gifts from God :)
Be blessed.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Pslam 34
My heart is broken knowing my Savior,the Creator of the Universe, is jealous for me. He wants my attention, not just in the easy times, the convienent times or hard times, but 24/7, God wants my attention. The more I seek Him, the filthier I realize I am. I'm filthy.
My heart longs for His touch. He shows me daily how much He loves me. He does!:) Through the sunshine, through people I encounter, through food on my plate and a warm shower I get to take. He loves me so much!
I'm broken just tasting His love. (Psalm 34:) It's more than I can bare just to have a taste!
One of my favorite chapters below reminds me of my spirit's longing to know Father more.
Psalm 63:1-11~
"O God, You are my God ; I shall seek You earnestly ; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live ; I will lift up my hands in Your name. My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches, For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. But those who seek my life to destroy it, Will go into the depths of the earth. They will be delivered over to the power of the sword ; They will be a prey for foxes. But the king will rejoice in God ; Everyone who swears by Him will glory, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped."
I'm blessed to get to read His word daily! I am restored by his grace and mercy.
Again as I look around me I see so much of God's outpouring of love.
Through my friend, Shanda who is doing missions overseas indefinitley!
Through my brothers and sisters in Christ who secretly pray before their almighty Father for others who so often go unnoticed.
To my brother who seeks the Lord in so many ways. I love seeing God at work molding this clay pot of His :)
Give God a chance to love you like no other.. HE already does, He's just waiting on you to TASTE HIS LOVE :)
Be filled!,
My heart longs for His touch. He shows me daily how much He loves me. He does!:) Through the sunshine, through people I encounter, through food on my plate and a warm shower I get to take. He loves me so much!
I'm broken just tasting His love. (Psalm 34:) It's more than I can bare just to have a taste!
One of my favorite chapters below reminds me of my spirit's longing to know Father more.
Psalm 63:1-11~
"O God, You are my God ; I shall seek You earnestly ; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live ; I will lift up my hands in Your name. My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches, For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. But those who seek my life to destroy it, Will go into the depths of the earth. They will be delivered over to the power of the sword ; They will be a prey for foxes. But the king will rejoice in God ; Everyone who swears by Him will glory, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped."
I'm blessed to get to read His word daily! I am restored by his grace and mercy.
Again as I look around me I see so much of God's outpouring of love.
Through my friend, Shanda who is doing missions overseas indefinitley!
Through my brothers and sisters in Christ who secretly pray before their almighty Father for others who so often go unnoticed.
To my brother who seeks the Lord in so many ways. I love seeing God at work molding this clay pot of His :)
Give God a chance to love you like no other.. HE already does, He's just waiting on you to TASTE HIS LOVE :)
Be filled!,
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