Showing posts with label Cross of Christ. Show all posts
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Monday, December 26, 2016
Creencias no carismáticas versus carismáticas con respecto a la Bibliamientras que se marina en su Palabra
temiendo el señor puede hacer un montón para usted. tener miedo a la gente es muy diferente de tener el respeto a Dios, que es exactamente lo que quiero decir aquí. hace una hora, yo estaba teniendo una discusión acerca de la Fe. yo personalmente no creen en charismatics que mucho, así como solía cuando yo estaba bautizados en un carismático la creencia de la Iglesia Bautista años atrás. ahora, estoy de vuelta, donde yo debería: en un no carismático creer Iglesia llamado la línea de Costa. me encanta mi conducir Pastor que no es carismático y es la Biblia creer y cuchara-la alimentación de mí como un padre. nunca he tenido no carismático padre-figura que es un Pastor que lleva su Congregación en dulce el crecimiento y el culto a nuestro Rey! me dijeron que algo puede ocurrir en popa éxitos el ventilador y todo el infierno rompe suelto en la línea de Costa y que las cosas como que hacer pasar a las Iglesias. así, no aquí! no en la línea de Costa comunidad Iglesia! este es mi casa donde yo espiritualmente pertenecen y quedarse y marinar en la palabra de Dios y la comunión con los creyentes. aquí es un devocional hice hace unos días que puedan cumplir y corbata en lo que estoy tratando de decir: 1. temiendo el señor puede cambiar esta perspectiva recordando mí que se ve se engaña de acuerdo con la Biblia. 2. sirvió otros por levantarse durante la noche y mientras que todos los demás dormía, preparada de alimentos para su familia y siervos. 3. su familia, vecinos y amigos fueron los más tocado porque mantuvo su enfoque en su Salvador y nada más. yo subestimar este poder pretendiendo como he hasta mañana cuando no. debo utilizar cada día con prudencia y no la capa superior mis días aquí en la tierra. mañana no es prometido, Hola! Salmo 139: 1-24 nvi [1] usted ha buscado mí, señor, y me conoces. [2] usted sabe cuando me sentarse y cuando me lugar; percibe mis pensamientos de lejos. [3] usted discernir mi salir y mi acostado, que está familiarizado con todo mi maneras. [4] antes de una palabra está en mi lengua que usted, señor, lo saben por completo. [5] usted dobladillo mí en detrás y antes, y que estaba a su mano a mí. [6] tal conocimiento es demasiado maravilloso para mí, demasiado elevada para mí para alcanzar. [7] ¿dónde puedo ir a partir de su espíritu? ¿dónde puedo huir a partir de su presencia? [8] si voy a los cielos, que está allí; si hago mi cama en las profundidades, que está allí. [9] si yo aumento en las alas de la madrugada, si me asentarse en el momento lado del mar, [10], incluso hay su mano guiará a mí, a su mano derecha se Abrázame rápido. [11] si digo, "sin duda la oscuridad se ocultar mí y la luz de convertirse en la noche en torno a mí," [12], incluso la oscuridad no será oscuro a usted, la noche brillará como el día de la oscuridad es como la luz a usted. [13] para usted creado mi inmost ser; te del knit me juntos en mi madre de la matriz. [14] alabo porque estoy temor y maravillosamente hecho; sus obras son maravillosos, sé que muy bien. [15] mi marco no estaba oculto de que cuando se hizo en el lugar secreto, cuando yo estaba tejida juntos en las profundidades de la tierra. [16] los ojos vio mi unformed cuerpo; todos los días ordenado para mí fueron escritas en su libro antes de uno de ellos llegaron a ser. [17] cómo precioso para mí son tus pensamientos, Dios! cómo vasta es la suma de ellos! [18] se me contar ellos, que se superan los granos de arena --- cuando me despierto, sigo con usted. [19] si sólo tú, Dios, que matar a los impíos! lejos de mí, que usted que están sanguinarios! [20] hablan de ustedes con mal intención; sus adversarios uso indebido su nombre. [21] qué debo hacer para no odio los que te odio, señor, y aborrecen aquellos que están en rebelión contra ti? [22] tengo nada más que el odio por ellos; yo contarlos mis enemigos. [23] búsqueda de mí, Dios, y saber mi corazón, prueba de mí y saber mi ansioso pensamientos. [24] ver si hay cualquier ofensivo manera en mí, y condúceme en la forma en la eternidad. romanos 12: 1-12 nvi [1] por lo tanto, insto a ti, hermanos y hermanas, en vista de la misericordia de Dios, para ofrecer sus cuerpos como sacrificio vivo, Santo y agradable a Dios --- esta es tu verdadero y adecuada adoración. [2] no se ajustan al patrón de este mundo, pero ser transformado por la renovación de su mente. entonces usted será capaz de prueba y aprobar lo que la voluntad de Dios es --- su buena, agradable y perfecto voluntad. [3] por la gracia me ha dado digo a cada uno de ustedes: no pensar en sí mismo más alta de lo que debería, sino que pensar en sí mismo con sobrio juicio, de acuerdo con la Fe que Dios ha distribuido a cada uno de ustedes. [4] para al igual que cada uno de nosotros tiene un cuerpo con muchos miembros, y estos miembros no tienen la misma función, [5] así que en Cristo, aunque muchos, forma de un cuerpo, y cada miembro pertenece a todos los otros. [6] tenemos diferentes regalos, de acuerdo con la gracia dado a cada uno de nosotros. si su regalo es profetizando, a continuación profetiza de acuerdo con su Fe; [7] si es que sirve, a continuación, servir, si se trata de la enseñanza, a continuación, enseñar; [8] si es fomentar, a continuación, dar aliento, si se trata de dar, a continuación, dar con generosidad, si es para llevar, hazlo con diligencia, si es para mostrar la misericordia, hacerlo alegremente. [9] amor debe ser sincero. odio lo que está mal; aferran a lo que es bueno. [10] se dedica a unos a otros en el amor. honor entre sí por encima de sí mismos. [11] nunca faltar en celo, pero mantener su espiritual fervor, servir al señor. [12] ser Alegre en esperanza, paciente en aflicción, fiel en la oración. Gálatas 6: 9-10 nvi [9] vamos a no ser cansados en haciendo bien, porque en el momento adecuado vamos a cosechar una cosecha si no renunciar. [10] por lo tanto, como hemos oportunidad, vamos a hacer un buen a todas las personas, especialmente para aquellos que pertenecen a la familia de los creyentes. 1 Pedro 3: 1-6 nvi [1] esposas, de la misma manera presentar a sí mismos a su propio maridos de modo que, si cualquiera de ellos no cree que la palabra, que puede ser ganó más sin palabras por el comportamiento de sus esposas, [2] cuando ven la pureza y el respeto de sus vidas. [3] su belleza no debe venir desde hacia el exterior adorno, tales como la elaboración de los peinados y el uso de joyas de oro o bien la ropa. [4] en lugar, debe ser la de su interior, la unfading belleza de una suave y tranquila espíritu, que es de gran valor en la vista de Dios. [5] para esta es la forma en la Santa las mujeres del pasado que poner su esperanza en Dios usa para adornar sí mismos. presentaron a sí mismos a sus propios maridos, [6] como Sarah, que obedecido Abraham y lo llamó su señor. usted es su hijas si usted hacer lo correcto y no dar forma de miedo. proverbios 31: 1-31 nvi [1] los refranes del Rey Lemuel --- un inspirado enunciado su madre le enseñó. [2] escuchar, hijo mío! escuchar, hijo de mi vientre! escuchar, hijo mío, la respuesta a mis oraciones! [3] no gastar su fuerza sobre la mujer, su vigor en los que la ruina Reyes. [4] no es para Reyes, Lemuel --- no es para Reyes beber vino, no para los gobernantes que anhelan cerveza, [5] no sea que beben y olvidar lo que se ha decretado, y privar a todos los oprimidos de sus derechos. [6] deje que la cerveza ser para aquellos que se pierden, vino para aquellos que están en la angustia! [7] hacerles beber y olvidar su pobreza y recordar su miseria no más. [8] hablar para aquellos que no puede hablar por sí mismos, para los derechos de todos los que están destituidos. [9] hablar y juez bastante; defender los derechos de los pobres y necesitados. [10] una esposa de noble el carácter que se puede encontrar? ella vale mucho más de rubíes. [11] su marido tiene plena confianza en ella y le falta nada de valor. [12] ella le trae buena, no daño, todos los días de su vida. [13] se selecciona de lana y Lino y trabaja con ganas manos. [14] ella es como los barcos mercantes, traerla alimentos desde lejos. [15] ella se mientras sigue siendo la noche, que proporciona la alimentación para su familia y de las porciones de su mujer siervos. [16] se considera un campo y compra que, fuera de sus ingresos que las plantas de un viñedo. [17] se ajusta acerca de su trabajo con vigor; los brazos son fuertes para sus tareas. [18] se ve que su Comercio es rentable, y su lámpara no salir por la noche. [19] en la mano que sostiene la rueca y agarra el husillo con los dedos. [20] abre los brazos a los pobres y se extiende sus manos a la necesitados. [21] cuando Nieva, ella no tiene miedo de su hogar; para todos ellos se vistió en escarlata. [22] ella hace revestimientos para su cama; ella se vistió en Lino fino y púrpura. [23] su marido es respetado en la puerta de la ciudad, donde él toma su asiento entre los ancianos de la tierra. [24] ella hace ropa de prendas de vestir y vende, y materiales de los comerciantes con fajas. [25] está revestido con fuerza y la dignidad; se puede reírse de los próximos días. [26] habla con sabiduría, y fiel instrucción está en su lengua. [27] ella relojes en los asuntos de su hogar y no comer el PAN de ocio. [28] sus hijos surgir y llamarla bendecido; su marido también, y alabanzas ella: [29] "muchas mujeres hacer noble cosas, pero que superar a todos." [30] encanto es engañoso, y la belleza es fugaz, pero una mujer que teme el señor se va a elogiado. [31] el honor de ella para todos los que sus manos se han hecho, y deje que su obras traer su alabanza a la puerta de la ciudad. proverbios 31:25 nvi [25] está revestido con fuerza y la dignidad; se puede reírse de los próximos días. 2 Corintios 5:17 nvi [17] por lo tanto, si alguien se encuentra en Cristo, la nueva creación ha llegado: el antiguo ha ido, el nuevo está aquí! https://iluvbingjcsbride.blogspot.com/2016/05/charisma-news-and-being-extra-careful.html debe darle un toque en lo que estoy tratando de señalar aquí. Pastor Kevin declaró una vez que la sensación incómodo cuando usted deja su Iglesia y que es cierto. ¿por qué? porque muchas veces he gritó durante sus sermones debido a que el espíritu Santo me tocó! (es decir que se toman de él, no me.) espero y orar que entender lo que quiero decir con respecto a charismatics versus Real Iglesia cosas que es enseñado. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su5dg8pqmb8 espero demasiado que este enlace a iluminar su futuro con Cristo. pienses! bendiciones!
Non-Charismatic versus Charismatic Beliefs Regarding the Bible While Marinating in His Word
Fearing the Lord can do a LOT for you. Having fear of people is much different from having respect for God which is exactly what I mean here.
An hour ago, I was having a discussion about faith. I personally don't believe in Charismatics that much as well as I used to when I was baptized into a Charismatic believing baptist church years ago.
Now, I am back where I should be: in a non Charismatic believing church called Shoreline. I love my Lead Pastor who is non Charismatic and is bible believing and spoon-feeding me like a father would. I never had a non Charismatic father-figure who is a pastor who leads his Congregation in sweet growth and worship to our King! I was told that something may happen where poop hits the fan and all hell breaks loose at Shoreline and that things like that DO happen at churches.
Well, not here! Not at Shoreline Community Church! This is my home where I spiritually belong and linger and marinate in God's word and fellowship with believers.
Here is a devotional I did a few days ago that may comply and tie into what I am trying to say:
1. Fearing the Lord can change this perspective by reminding me that looks are deceiving according to the bible.
2. She served others by getting up during the night and while everyone else was sleeping, prepared food for her family and servants.
3. Her family, neighbors and friends were the most touched because she kept her focus on her Savior and nothing more. I underestimate this power by pretending like I have until tomorrow when I do not. I need to use each day wisely and not skim my days here on earth. Tomorrow is NOT promised, hello!
Psalm 139:1-24 NIV
[1] You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. [2] You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. [3] You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. [4] Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. [5] You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. [6] Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. [7] Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? [8] If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. [9] If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, [10] even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. [11] If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me," [12] even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. [13] For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. [14] I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. [15] My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. [16] Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. [17] How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! [18] Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand---when I awake, I am still with you. [19] If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! [20] They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. [21] Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? [22] I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. [23] Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. [24] See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Romans 12:1-12 NIV
[1] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God---this is your true and proper worship. [2] Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is---his good, pleasing and perfect will. [3] For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. [4] For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, [5] so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. [6] We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; [7] if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; [8] if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. [9] Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. [10] Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. [11] Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. [12] Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Galatians 6:9-10 NIV
[9] Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. [10] Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
1 Peter 3:1-6 NIV
[1] Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, [2] when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. [3] Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. [4] Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. [5] For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands, [6] like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
Proverbs 31:1-31 NIV
[1] The sayings of King Lemuel---an inspired utterance his mother taught him. [2] Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers! [3] Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. [4] It is not for kings, Lemuel---it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, [5] lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. [6] Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish! [7] Let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. [8] Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. [9] Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. [10] A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. [11] Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. [12] She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. [13] She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. [14] She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. [15] She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. [16] She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. [17] She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. [18] She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. [19] In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. [20] She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. [21] When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. [22] She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. [23] Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. [24] She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. [25] She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. [26] She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. [27] She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. [28] Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: [29] "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." [30] Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. [31] Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Proverbs 31:25 NIV
[25] She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
[17] Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
https://iluvbingjcsbride.blogspot.com/2016/05/charisma-news-and-being-extra-careful.html should give you a hint on what I am trying to point out here.
Pastor Kevin stated once that feeling uncomfortable when you leave your church and that is true. Why? Because many times I have cried during his sermons because the Holy Spirit touched me! (Words that are taken from him, not me.)
I hope and pray that you understand what I mean regarding Charismatics versus Real Church stuff that is taught.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su5DG8pQMB8 I hope too that this link will brighten up your future with Christ.
Think about it!
Blessings!
An hour ago, I was having a discussion about faith. I personally don't believe in Charismatics that much as well as I used to when I was baptized into a Charismatic believing baptist church years ago.
Now, I am back where I should be: in a non Charismatic believing church called Shoreline. I love my Lead Pastor who is non Charismatic and is bible believing and spoon-feeding me like a father would. I never had a non Charismatic father-figure who is a pastor who leads his Congregation in sweet growth and worship to our King! I was told that something may happen where poop hits the fan and all hell breaks loose at Shoreline and that things like that DO happen at churches.
Well, not here! Not at Shoreline Community Church! This is my home where I spiritually belong and linger and marinate in God's word and fellowship with believers.
Here is a devotional I did a few days ago that may comply and tie into what I am trying to say:
1. Fearing the Lord can change this perspective by reminding me that looks are deceiving according to the bible.
2. She served others by getting up during the night and while everyone else was sleeping, prepared food for her family and servants.
3. Her family, neighbors and friends were the most touched because she kept her focus on her Savior and nothing more. I underestimate this power by pretending like I have until tomorrow when I do not. I need to use each day wisely and not skim my days here on earth. Tomorrow is NOT promised, hello!
Psalm 139:1-24 NIV
[1] You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. [2] You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. [3] You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. [4] Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. [5] You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. [6] Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. [7] Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? [8] If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. [9] If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, [10] even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. [11] If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me," [12] even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. [13] For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. [14] I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. [15] My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. [16] Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. [17] How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! [18] Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand---when I awake, I am still with you. [19] If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! [20] They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. [21] Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? [22] I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. [23] Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. [24] See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Romans 12:1-12 NIV
[1] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God---this is your true and proper worship. [2] Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is---his good, pleasing and perfect will. [3] For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. [4] For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, [5] so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. [6] We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; [7] if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; [8] if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. [9] Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. [10] Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. [11] Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. [12] Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Galatians 6:9-10 NIV
[9] Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. [10] Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
1 Peter 3:1-6 NIV
[1] Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, [2] when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. [3] Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. [4] Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. [5] For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands, [6] like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
Proverbs 31:1-31 NIV
[1] The sayings of King Lemuel---an inspired utterance his mother taught him. [2] Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers! [3] Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. [4] It is not for kings, Lemuel---it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, [5] lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. [6] Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish! [7] Let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. [8] Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. [9] Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. [10] A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. [11] Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. [12] She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. [13] She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. [14] She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. [15] She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. [16] She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. [17] She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. [18] She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. [19] In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. [20] She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. [21] When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. [22] She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. [23] Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. [24] She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. [25] She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. [26] She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. [27] She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. [28] Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: [29] "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." [30] Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. [31] Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Proverbs 31:25 NIV
[25] She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
[17] Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
https://iluvbingjcsbride.blogspot.com/2016/05/charisma-news-and-being-extra-careful.html should give you a hint on what I am trying to point out here.
Pastor Kevin stated once that feeling uncomfortable when you leave your church and that is true. Why? Because many times I have cried during his sermons because the Holy Spirit touched me! (Words that are taken from him, not me.)
I hope and pray that you understand what I mean regarding Charismatics versus Real Church stuff that is taught.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su5DG8pQMB8 I hope too that this link will brighten up your future with Christ.
Think about it!
Blessings!
Friday, September 9, 2016
Veinte segundos a convertirse orgullosos de la manera correcta o incorrecta, usted decide
Seamos realistas, todos hemos estado allí. ¿Dónde? La Biblia nos da una pista a continuación:
1. Las cosas que me enorgullezco de mis capacidades y son gente que me rodea. Sí tengo problemas para creer que puedo hacer una diferencia en mi comunidad porque yo estoy creyendo una mentira que yo pueda llegar a todos en el mundo.
2. He llegado a más de ocho mil personas con mis blogs y estoy haciendo un impacto en todos los que leen los blogs.
3. Estoy menos orgullosos por el trabajo de Dios en sabiendo que sólo Él está usando yo y nadie más está usando mi. Me siento más humilde de darse cuenta de que Él es el Dios que se va a seguir para ser glorificado a través de este ministerio!
Salmo 10: 4-18 NVI
[4] En su orgullo del impío no le buscan; en todos sus pensamientos que no hay lugar para Dios. [5] Sus caminos son torcidos en todo; sus leyes son rechazados por él; que se burla de todos sus enemigos. [6] Se dice a sí mismo: "Nada volverá a sacudirme." Jura, [7] Su boca está llena de mentiras y amenazas "Nadie va a hacerme daño."; problemas y el mal están bajo su lengua. [8] Se pone al acecho cerca de las aldeas; de emboscada mata al inocente. Sus ojos miran a escondidas de sus víctimas; [9] como un león en la cubierta se encuentra a la espera. Se encuentra a la espera de atrapar al indefenso; atrapa a los indefensos y los arrastra fuera de su red. [10] Sus víctimas se trituran, se colapsan; caen bajo su fuerza. [11] Se dice a sí mismo: "Dios nunca se dará cuenta; se tapa la cara y nunca se ve ". [12] Levántate, Señor! Alza tu mano, oh Dios. No olvides de los pobres. [13] ¿Por qué desprecia el malo a Dios? ¿Por qué dice a sí mismo: "No me va a pedir cuentas"? [14] Sin embargo, Dios, ve el problema de los afligidos; se tiene en cuenta su dolor y llevarlo en la mano. Las víctimas se comprometen a usted; eres el amparo del huérfano. [15] Romper el brazo del impío; llamar al malhechor para dar cuenta de su maldad que de otro modo no ser descubierto. [16] El Señor es Rey eternamente y para siempre; las naciones serán borrados de su tierra. [17] Tú, Señor, escucha el deseo de los humildes; que los anima, y escucha su clamor, [18] defender al huérfano y al oprimido, para que los simples mortales terrenales nunca volverán a sembrar el terror.
Proverbios 16: 18-20 NVI
[18] El orgullo va antes de la destrucción, la altivez de espíritu antes de la caída. [19] Es mejor ser humilde de espíritu, junto con los oprimidos que compartir el botín con los soberbios. [20] El que atiende a la prospera, y bendito es el hombre que confía en el Señor.
Proverbios 22: 4 NVI
[4] La humildad es el temor del Señor; sus salarios son riquezas y el honor y la vida.
Santiago 3: 13-16 NVI
[13] ¿Quién es sabio y entendido entre vosotros? Que la muestren por su buena conducta, mediante obras hechas con la humildad que proviene de la sabiduría. [14] Pero si tenéis celos amargos y ambición personal en vuestro corazón, dejen de presumir y de faltar a la verdad. [15] Esta "sabiduría" no se baja del cielo, sino que es terrenal, animal, diabólica. [16] Porque donde hay celos y contención, allí hay perturbación y toda obra perversa.
2 Corintios 10:17 NVI
[17] Sin embargo, "El que se gloríe en el Señor."
Luchando con la duda y el orgullo nos puede llevar a depender de Dios! El orgullo en realidad nos puede meter en problemas si no se utiliza para la gloria de Dios.
El orgullo puede ser bueno y ser malo! Tu elección....
El amor, en el Señor,
Tatiana
1. Las cosas que me enorgullezco de mis capacidades y son gente que me rodea. Sí tengo problemas para creer que puedo hacer una diferencia en mi comunidad porque yo estoy creyendo una mentira que yo pueda llegar a todos en el mundo.
2. He llegado a más de ocho mil personas con mis blogs y estoy haciendo un impacto en todos los que leen los blogs.
3. Estoy menos orgullosos por el trabajo de Dios en sabiendo que sólo Él está usando yo y nadie más está usando mi. Me siento más humilde de darse cuenta de que Él es el Dios que se va a seguir para ser glorificado a través de este ministerio!
Salmo 10: 4-18 NVI
[4] En su orgullo del impío no le buscan; en todos sus pensamientos que no hay lugar para Dios. [5] Sus caminos son torcidos en todo; sus leyes son rechazados por él; que se burla de todos sus enemigos. [6] Se dice a sí mismo: "Nada volverá a sacudirme." Jura, [7] Su boca está llena de mentiras y amenazas "Nadie va a hacerme daño."; problemas y el mal están bajo su lengua. [8] Se pone al acecho cerca de las aldeas; de emboscada mata al inocente. Sus ojos miran a escondidas de sus víctimas; [9] como un león en la cubierta se encuentra a la espera. Se encuentra a la espera de atrapar al indefenso; atrapa a los indefensos y los arrastra fuera de su red. [10] Sus víctimas se trituran, se colapsan; caen bajo su fuerza. [11] Se dice a sí mismo: "Dios nunca se dará cuenta; se tapa la cara y nunca se ve ". [12] Levántate, Señor! Alza tu mano, oh Dios. No olvides de los pobres. [13] ¿Por qué desprecia el malo a Dios? ¿Por qué dice a sí mismo: "No me va a pedir cuentas"? [14] Sin embargo, Dios, ve el problema de los afligidos; se tiene en cuenta su dolor y llevarlo en la mano. Las víctimas se comprometen a usted; eres el amparo del huérfano. [15] Romper el brazo del impío; llamar al malhechor para dar cuenta de su maldad que de otro modo no ser descubierto. [16] El Señor es Rey eternamente y para siempre; las naciones serán borrados de su tierra. [17] Tú, Señor, escucha el deseo de los humildes; que los anima, y escucha su clamor, [18] defender al huérfano y al oprimido, para que los simples mortales terrenales nunca volverán a sembrar el terror.
Proverbios 16: 18-20 NVI
[18] El orgullo va antes de la destrucción, la altivez de espíritu antes de la caída. [19] Es mejor ser humilde de espíritu, junto con los oprimidos que compartir el botín con los soberbios. [20] El que atiende a la prospera, y bendito es el hombre que confía en el Señor.
Proverbios 22: 4 NVI
[4] La humildad es el temor del Señor; sus salarios son riquezas y el honor y la vida.
Santiago 3: 13-16 NVI
[13] ¿Quién es sabio y entendido entre vosotros? Que la muestren por su buena conducta, mediante obras hechas con la humildad que proviene de la sabiduría. [14] Pero si tenéis celos amargos y ambición personal en vuestro corazón, dejen de presumir y de faltar a la verdad. [15] Esta "sabiduría" no se baja del cielo, sino que es terrenal, animal, diabólica. [16] Porque donde hay celos y contención, allí hay perturbación y toda obra perversa.
2 Corintios 10:17 NVI
[17] Sin embargo, "El que se gloríe en el Señor."
Luchando con la duda y el orgullo nos puede llevar a depender de Dios! El orgullo en realidad nos puede meter en problemas si no se utiliza para la gloria de Dios.
El orgullo puede ser bueno y ser malo! Tu elección....
El amor, en el Señor,
Tatiana
Twenty seconds to become proud the wrong or right way, you decide
Let's face it, we've all been there. Where? The bible gives us a clue below:
1. The things I take pride in are my abilities and people around me. Yes I have trouble believing that I can make a difference in my community because I am believing a lie that I can reach everyone in the world.
2. I have reached over eight thousand people with my blogs and I am making an impact on everyone who reads those blogs.
3. I am less proud through God's work in knowing that only He is using me and nobody else is using me. I feel more humble in realizing that He is the Godhead that is going to continue to be glorified through this ministry!
Psalm 10:4-18 NIV
[4] In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. [5] His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies. [6] He says to himself, "Nothing will ever shake me." He swears, "No one will ever do me harm." [7] His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue. [8] He lies in wait near the villages; from ambush he murders the innocent. His eyes watch in secret for his victims; [9] like a lion in cover he lies in wait. He lies in wait to catch the helpless; he catches the helpless and drags them off in his net. [10] His victims are crushed, they collapse; they fall under his strength. [11] He says to himself, "God will never notice; he covers his face and never sees." [12] Arise, Lord! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless. [13] Why does the wicked man revile God? Why does he say to himself, "He won't call me to account"? [14] But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless. [15] Break the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found out. [16] The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land. [17] You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, [18] defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror.
Proverbs 16:18-20 NIV
[18] Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. [19] Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. [20] Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 22:4 NIV
[4] Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.
James 3:13-16 NIV
[13] Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. [14] But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. [15] Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. [16] For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
2 Corinthians 10:17 NIV
[17] But, "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord."
1. The things I take pride in are my abilities and people around me. Yes I have trouble believing that I can make a difference in my community because I am believing a lie that I can reach everyone in the world.
2. I have reached over eight thousand people with my blogs and I am making an impact on everyone who reads those blogs.
3. I am less proud through God's work in knowing that only He is using me and nobody else is using me. I feel more humble in realizing that He is the Godhead that is going to continue to be glorified through this ministry!
Psalm 10:4-18 NIV
[4] In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. [5] His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies. [6] He says to himself, "Nothing will ever shake me." He swears, "No one will ever do me harm." [7] His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue. [8] He lies in wait near the villages; from ambush he murders the innocent. His eyes watch in secret for his victims; [9] like a lion in cover he lies in wait. He lies in wait to catch the helpless; he catches the helpless and drags them off in his net. [10] His victims are crushed, they collapse; they fall under his strength. [11] He says to himself, "God will never notice; he covers his face and never sees." [12] Arise, Lord! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless. [13] Why does the wicked man revile God? Why does he say to himself, "He won't call me to account"? [14] But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless. [15] Break the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found out. [16] The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land. [17] You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, [18] defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror.
Proverbs 16:18-20 NIV
[18] Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. [19] Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. [20] Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 22:4 NIV
[4] Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.
James 3:13-16 NIV
[13] Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. [14] But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. [15] Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. [16] For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
2 Corinthians 10:17 NIV
[17] But, "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord."
Struggling with doubt and pride can lead us to depend on God! Pride can actually get us in trouble if not used for the glory of God.
Pride can be good and be bad! Your choice....
Love, in the Lord,
Tatiana
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Los diamantes y la belleza de ser conformada en uno de cada polvo
Él está haciendo diamantes de nosotros! Los diamantes son bellas cuando están hechas de personas en términos de dejarnos ser refinado por amor como dice la canción.
Aquí es un devocional que podría estar relacionado con el tema:
1. La muerte ha tocado mi vida a través de mí llorando en la iglesia al escuchar el sermón de un domingo por la mañana. Me acordé de la muerte de mi padre a través de mensaje de pastor de Kevin y lloraba en voz alta.
2. Dios ha hecho esto por mí recordando el hecho de que voy a ser resucitado de un día desde la muerte en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.
3. Puedo ayudar a mi amigo Kenza hablando comodidad en su vida y que le recordaba de Cristo y su amor por primera vez.
Jeremías 29: 11-14 NVI
[11] Porque yo sé los planes que tengo para ustedes, "declara el Señor," planes de bienestar y no de calamidad, a fin de darles esperanza y un futuro. [12] Entonces me llamarán y vendrán a suplicarme, y yo le escuche. [13] Me buscarán y me encontrarán, cuando me busquen de todo corazón. [14] Y seré hallado por vosotros, "declara el Señor," y le hará volver de su cautiverio. Yo os recogeré de todas las naciones y lugares donde os expulsé, "declara el Señor," y haré volver al lugar de donde os envié al destierro. "
Romanos 6: 4-10 NVI
[4] Porque somos sepultados juntamente con él para muerte por el bautismo, a fin de que, así como Cristo fue resucitado de entre los muertos por la gloria del Padre, así también nosotros andemos en vida nueva. [5] En efecto, si hemos estado unidos con él en una muerte como la suya, sin duda también estaremos unidos con él en su resurrección. [6] Porque sabemos que nuestro viejo hombre fue crucificado juntamente con él, para que el cuerpo gobernado por pecado sea destruido, a fin de que ya no seamos esclavos del pecado --- [7] Porque el que ha muerto, ha sido establecido libre de pecado. [8] Ahora bien, si hemos muerto con Cristo, creemos que también viviremos con él. [9] Porque sabemos que Cristo, habiendo resucitado de entre los muertos, ya no muere; la muerte ya no tiene dominio sobre él. [10] Porque en cuanto murió, al pecado murió una vez por todas; pero en cuanto vive, vive para Dios.
Filipenses 3: 7-14 NVI
[7] Pero lo eran para mí ganancia, las he estimado como pérdida por amor de Cristo. [8] Lo que es más, todo lo considero una pérdida debido a la excelencia del conocimiento de Cristo Jesús, mi Señor, por amor del cual lo he perdido todo. Los considero basura, para ganar a Cristo [9] y ser hallado en él, no teniendo mi propia justicia, que es por la ley, sino la que es por la fe en Cristo --- la justicia que es de Dios por la base de la fe. [10] Quiero conocer a Cristo --- sí, para conocer el poder de su resurrección y la participación en sus padecimientos, llegando a ser semejante a él en su muerte, [11] y por lo tanto, de alguna manera, alcanzar la resurrección de entre los muertos. [12] No es que ya lo haya conseguido todo, o que ya haya llegado a mi meta, pero sigo adelante esperando alcanzar aquello para lo cual Cristo Jesús me alcanzó a mí. [13] Los hermanos y hermanas, no considero yo mismo lo haya logrado ya. Pero una cosa hago: olvidando ciertamente lo que queda atrás, y extendiéndome a lo que está delante, [14] sigo avanzando hacia la meta para ganar el premio que Dios ofrece mediante su llamamiento celestial en Cristo Jesús.
1 Pedro 1: 3-7 NVI
[3] Bendito sea el Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo! En su gran misericordia, nos ha hecho nacer de nuevo para una esperanza viva, por la resurrección de Jesucristo de entre los muertos, [4] y una herencia que nunca se pierda, Tal herencia. Esta herencia está reservada en los cielos para vosotros, [5] que por la fe son guardados por el poder de Dios hasta la llegada de la salvación que está preparada para ser manifestada en el tiempo postrero. [6] En todo esto vosotros os alegráis, aunque ahora por un poco de tiempo es posible que haya que ser afligidos en diversas pruebas. [7] Estos han llegado de manera que la autenticidad probada de vuestra fe ---, mucho más preciosa que el oro, el cual aunque perecedero por el fuego --- puede resultar en alabanza, gloria y honor cuando Jesucristo se revele.
Los diamantes son para siempre hermosa y costosa. Para que un anillo de diamantes, por ejemplo, para ser hecho, tiene que ser aplastado y quemado en el fuego!
¡Qué bella imagen de nosotros, como cristianos, formándose como los diamantes de cada polvo! Esperamos y rezamos para que se sienta de esta manera hacia todas las situaciones de la vida.
Bendiciones!
Aquí es un devocional que podría estar relacionado con el tema:
1. La muerte ha tocado mi vida a través de mí llorando en la iglesia al escuchar el sermón de un domingo por la mañana. Me acordé de la muerte de mi padre a través de mensaje de pastor de Kevin y lloraba en voz alta.
2. Dios ha hecho esto por mí recordando el hecho de que voy a ser resucitado de un día desde la muerte en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.
3. Puedo ayudar a mi amigo Kenza hablando comodidad en su vida y que le recordaba de Cristo y su amor por primera vez.
Jeremías 29: 11-14 NVI
[11] Porque yo sé los planes que tengo para ustedes, "declara el Señor," planes de bienestar y no de calamidad, a fin de darles esperanza y un futuro. [12] Entonces me llamarán y vendrán a suplicarme, y yo le escuche. [13] Me buscarán y me encontrarán, cuando me busquen de todo corazón. [14] Y seré hallado por vosotros, "declara el Señor," y le hará volver de su cautiverio. Yo os recogeré de todas las naciones y lugares donde os expulsé, "declara el Señor," y haré volver al lugar de donde os envié al destierro. "
Romanos 6: 4-10 NVI
[4] Porque somos sepultados juntamente con él para muerte por el bautismo, a fin de que, así como Cristo fue resucitado de entre los muertos por la gloria del Padre, así también nosotros andemos en vida nueva. [5] En efecto, si hemos estado unidos con él en una muerte como la suya, sin duda también estaremos unidos con él en su resurrección. [6] Porque sabemos que nuestro viejo hombre fue crucificado juntamente con él, para que el cuerpo gobernado por pecado sea destruido, a fin de que ya no seamos esclavos del pecado --- [7] Porque el que ha muerto, ha sido establecido libre de pecado. [8] Ahora bien, si hemos muerto con Cristo, creemos que también viviremos con él. [9] Porque sabemos que Cristo, habiendo resucitado de entre los muertos, ya no muere; la muerte ya no tiene dominio sobre él. [10] Porque en cuanto murió, al pecado murió una vez por todas; pero en cuanto vive, vive para Dios.
Filipenses 3: 7-14 NVI
[7] Pero lo eran para mí ganancia, las he estimado como pérdida por amor de Cristo. [8] Lo que es más, todo lo considero una pérdida debido a la excelencia del conocimiento de Cristo Jesús, mi Señor, por amor del cual lo he perdido todo. Los considero basura, para ganar a Cristo [9] y ser hallado en él, no teniendo mi propia justicia, que es por la ley, sino la que es por la fe en Cristo --- la justicia que es de Dios por la base de la fe. [10] Quiero conocer a Cristo --- sí, para conocer el poder de su resurrección y la participación en sus padecimientos, llegando a ser semejante a él en su muerte, [11] y por lo tanto, de alguna manera, alcanzar la resurrección de entre los muertos. [12] No es que ya lo haya conseguido todo, o que ya haya llegado a mi meta, pero sigo adelante esperando alcanzar aquello para lo cual Cristo Jesús me alcanzó a mí. [13] Los hermanos y hermanas, no considero yo mismo lo haya logrado ya. Pero una cosa hago: olvidando ciertamente lo que queda atrás, y extendiéndome a lo que está delante, [14] sigo avanzando hacia la meta para ganar el premio que Dios ofrece mediante su llamamiento celestial en Cristo Jesús.
1 Pedro 1: 3-7 NVI
[3] Bendito sea el Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo! En su gran misericordia, nos ha hecho nacer de nuevo para una esperanza viva, por la resurrección de Jesucristo de entre los muertos, [4] y una herencia que nunca se pierda, Tal herencia. Esta herencia está reservada en los cielos para vosotros, [5] que por la fe son guardados por el poder de Dios hasta la llegada de la salvación que está preparada para ser manifestada en el tiempo postrero. [6] En todo esto vosotros os alegráis, aunque ahora por un poco de tiempo es posible que haya que ser afligidos en diversas pruebas. [7] Estos han llegado de manera que la autenticidad probada de vuestra fe ---, mucho más preciosa que el oro, el cual aunque perecedero por el fuego --- puede resultar en alabanza, gloria y honor cuando Jesucristo se revele.
Los diamantes son para siempre hermosa y costosa. Para que un anillo de diamantes, por ejemplo, para ser hecho, tiene que ser aplastado y quemado en el fuego!
¡Qué bella imagen de nosotros, como cristianos, formándose como los diamantes de cada polvo! Esperamos y rezamos para que se sienta de esta manera hacia todas las situaciones de la vida.
Bendiciones!
Diamonds and the beauty of being formed into one out of dust
He is making diamonds out of us! Diamonds are beautiful when they are made out of people in terms of letting us be refined out of love like the song says.
Here is a devotional that might relate to that subject:
1. Death has touched my life through me crying in church as I listened to the sermon one Sunday morning. I was reminded of my father's death through pastor Kevin's message and cried aloud.
2. God has done this by reminding me of the fact that I will one day be resurrected from death in the blink of an eye.
3. I can help my friend Kenza by speaking comfort into her life and reminding her of Christ and his love for the first time.
Jeremiah 29:11-14 NIV
[11] For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. [12] Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. [13] You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. [14] I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile."
Romans 6:4-10 NIV
[4] We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. [5] For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. [6] For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin--- [7] because anyone who has died has been set free from sin. [8] Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. [9] For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. [10] The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.
Philippians 3:7-14 NIV
[7] But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. [8] What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ [9] and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ---the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. [10] I want to know Christ---yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, [11] and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. [12] Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. [13] Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, [14] I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:3-7 NIV
[3] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, [4] and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, [5] who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. [6] In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. [7] These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith---of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire---may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Here is a devotional that might relate to that subject:
1. Death has touched my life through me crying in church as I listened to the sermon one Sunday morning. I was reminded of my father's death through pastor Kevin's message and cried aloud.
2. God has done this by reminding me of the fact that I will one day be resurrected from death in the blink of an eye.
3. I can help my friend Kenza by speaking comfort into her life and reminding her of Christ and his love for the first time.
Jeremiah 29:11-14 NIV
[11] For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. [12] Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. [13] You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. [14] I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile."
Romans 6:4-10 NIV
[4] We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. [5] For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. [6] For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin--- [7] because anyone who has died has been set free from sin. [8] Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. [9] For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. [10] The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.
Philippians 3:7-14 NIV
[7] But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. [8] What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ [9] and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ---the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. [10] I want to know Christ---yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, [11] and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. [12] Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. [13] Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, [14] I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:3-7 NIV
[3] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, [4] and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, [5] who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. [6] In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. [7] These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith---of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire---may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Diamonds are forever beautiful and costly. In order for a diamond ring for instance to be made, it has to be crushed and burned in the fire!
Wow what a beautiful picture of us as Christians being formed as diamonds out of dust! Hope and pray you feel this way towards every situation in life.
Blessings!
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