Been a Bit May 6, 2008
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Yep, it has been a bit since I last posted. Right off the bat, I’m going to give thanks and praise to God for providing His protection against severe weather last week. A severe storm (immediate area was under a tornado warning) with a possible tornado was heading toward my area (possibly within 2 miles of me). As the storm approached, and got very near to me, it decreased in intensity, etc. All I received was a bit of heavy rain. I encourage all to pray for protection against severe weather. To be honest, I can’t 100% explain why tornadoes did hit in the areas they did, and resulted in loss of life. But then again, I don’t know all the “circumstances”. But, I do know that on several occasions, severe weather heading my way, has decreased in intensity, changed paths, etc. as it approached.
Still attending one of my church’s Life Groups. Meeting two times per month. We have begun discussing the content of the “Honor’s Reward by John Bevere. It addresses “How to attract God’s favor and blessing”. Have read the first couple of chapters. We are going through about one chapter per Life Group meeting, so will take several weeks to complete the book. I’ll comment more, after we get deeper into the book, but so far, I am very pleased with the book. Why and how to honor God, and what to expect from doing or not doing so.
Protection From Storms April 26, 2008
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I touched on this back in October 2007. Whenever the possibility of severe weather is forecast for my area, I do pray for protection. Not only for myself, but a list of others as well. I do believe God has protected us from the severe weather that has passed through the area.
I have a radar program on my computer, which can zoom in to street level, and I have seen severe thunderstorm cells make their way toward the area, and then split apart and/or decrease in intensity, etc. I do believe this is nothing short of my prayers being answered.
Several years ago, (before I started praying), a severe storm came through. It blew down a large tree in the front yard. It fell the only place it could have fallen without damaging anything. In fact it fell between my vehicle and a neighbor’s vehicle. Also, had the tree fallen probably less than 45 degrees to the right, it would have crashed into my living room, and more than likely I would have been killed or badly injured. Looking back on this… perhaps it was God telling me something.
A Few Thoughts April 11, 2008
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Here are a few thoughts I have recently come across or have come to mind. Thought I’d pass them along.
Most people spend more time checking messages each day than in “quality time” with God.
We can only deny our sins so long before they catch up with us.
We may have knowledge about God, but need to truly know Him.
We may not receive all we want. He’ll give us everything that’s necessary to fulfill His purpose for us.
Relying on God April 2, 2008
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Great Scripture here.
Psalms 25:1-5 (NKJV)
A Psalm of David. To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me.
Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.
Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.
Celebrate Easter Daily March 25, 2008
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I hope everyone had a great Easter. Mine was truly blessed. Attended Easter services at church, and was also able to spend some time with family.
The message at church, was that we should celebrate Easter each week, and not just once a year. Pastor also presented the similarities between God’s creation of earth, etc. and the NEW CREATION with the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Earlier in the week, I attended the “Passion Experience” at church, which was an outdoor presentation of the life, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus. It was presented for five nights during the week leading up to Easter weekend. It was great!. From what I understand, about 4,000+ people attended the free performance.
Yes we should really celebrate Easter more than once a year. Easter and what we celebrate is too important to only recognize what Jesus has done for us only once yearly. We should do so daily. I know I need to greatly improve in this area.
Signs of God’s Working March 20, 2008
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Hello all. Has been a bit longer than usual since my last post. Things are going very well, despite a few bumps on the road here and there. About a week and a half ago, I began having a recurrence of the heath problem I wrote about last November. Not nearly as serious this time, and prayerfully it is under control. God is working on this for me. I can feel it.
God is also working on me, regarding Life Groups at church too. I am still attending the Life Group that I mentioned in my March 02 post. Twenty-three (23) people attended our last meeting. Most of those attending are couples, but there are a few of us single folks.
My great niece was Baptized two Sundays ago. What a great moment that was.
I did not attend the church sponsored Men’s Encounter Retreat, and therefore am not enrolled in the next phase of the Growth Track program at church. I do believe Satan was taking advantage of this, and causing me to have more negative feelings, etc. But now, things are improving in this area too.
And I even began having some computer issues late last night, which continued into this morning. I prayed about it, and within the last half hour, all things are running smoothly again.
These are just a few of the signs of God working in my life. The thing about it… is that I know He is doing so many things I am not even aware of. I do hope I can become more aware of these.
What Our Minds Can Do to Us March 10, 2008
Posted by Bob in Christianity, Church, Faith, God, Jesus.Tags: negative thoughts, worry
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Each day, as a lot of people do, I receive some daily Scripture, Devotions, etc. via email. One of them this morning hit me first thing. It addressed how amazing it is what we can let our minds do to us.
Unfortunately, I allow my mind to do this to me considerably more than I need to. If something with a great deal or even less degree of negativity at times has entered my life, or if I think it will, I allow my mind to race from one thing to another…. blowing things out of proportion in one way or another. Sometimes, where my mind ends up, is totally unrelated to where my thought process began. This results in me getting upset and angry, etc.
When I do this, I am learning more to get my mind off things, and focus more on God, and good pleasant thoughts then fill my mind. The good and pleasant thoughts that God places in my mind are so much better than the negativity and anger.
I must remember that it does no good to worry about things, especially those that have not and maybe never will happen. The Bible tells us to not worry, and that it does no good to do so. God will take care of everything.
Growth Track and Life Group March 2, 2008
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Well, the Growth Track at church resumed, and without me. I did receive a mailing from the church reminding me to sign up for the “next phase” But, since I knew for certain I have not attended an encounter retreat, which is supposedly required before entering the “next phase”, I didn’t sign up nor did I just show up. I have to work nights of the class, but I probably could have gone to work after class.
I did start attending one of the church’s Life Group (small groups) meetings again. I attended a different one regularly months ago, before I began to work the nights it was held, and had to stop attending. About 20 people attended tonight, and most were couples. I had a very good time, and do plan to continue attending.
Growth Track… without me? February 21, 2008
Posted by Bob in Church, Faith, God, Jesus.Tags: Christian Living, Christian service
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The Growth Track program resumes at church next week. I thought I was ready to continue on, but before I can enter the next phase, it looks like I must attend an encounter retreat. The retreats ( a couple of times a year) are held on a Fri, Sat, and Sun, and my work schedule includes me working on Saturday. So, it looks like I won’t be attending an encounter retreat anytime soon, thus I won’t be attending the next phase of the Growth Track.
In an another area, I offered my services (all volunteer) in a particular area at church. But, I have not been contacted about it, so I’m kind of down about it. Devil is in my head, telling me I should quit the volunteer service I am doing now.
Will continue to pray about these things and others.
Isn’t It Funny… February 14, 2008
Posted by Bob in Faith, God, Jesus, Relationships.Tags: good intentions, intentions
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Heard something like this the other day.
“Isn’t it funny that even with the best of intentions, I still do the wrong things.”
I know I usually have the best (uh well, good intentions at least) and seems a lot of what I say and/or do turns out wrong. Sometimes it makes me feel like I shouldn’t do anything nor say anything. Sometimes I say that on my tombstone, I will have “No Longer Misunderstood”.
Isn’t it funny? Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
