Just as the Jews thought that they were the chosen people. They had the right to the promise Land yet even after Moses pleaded to save there life God eventually let them die anyway. The Israelites shortly after every miracle were discontent and wanting more. (Exodus 17: 1-16, Number 21: 4-9) God spent all his energy to try too show them that if they would truly trust in him then the kingdom would be open to them. The spirit of Caleb as the bible called it. No matter how great the miracle, they were never content because of there selfish nature.
Fast forward to the Disciples they would end up fighting amongst each other about who would set at the hand of Jesus. ( Luke 22: 24-30) Even in the presents of the fully God, fully man they still fell into the trap of selfish nature. Now after he would leave could they only realize the request they ask for was far more than they could ever receive.
Welcome to modern day when was the last moment you were blessed only to turn around and ask again for another blessing. God wants you to know that no matter how great a miracle he provides. It will never fill the void of a relationship with Father. So lets go back to the title, if we are going to learn to be in a full blown relationship with father. We must first learn to be content in our own selfish nature. Then and only then will God be able to work on those things that concern your heart. For he may fill the void that you have now allowed to become vacant.
" MAY WE SERVE GOD BEYOND OUR HEARTS THEN AND ONLY THEN WILL HE BE ABLE TO BE OUR STRENGTH OUR HEART BEAT"
Monday, March 21, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Sad end to what will be the end
Today Mike Starr of Alice in Chains died from a drug overdose he was 44 years old. I am 41 yet while we travelled in the same circles we had 2 dermatically different outcomes. His was a battle with addiction to drugs which ultimatley cost him his life. Mine was to find peace in a savior who for no reason at all let me know he loves me more than anything in this world. I wish after all the help Dr. Drew gave him someone would of shared with him how special he is in Fathers eyes and how if he could just spare a moment Father would show him just how great his love is for him. Dr. Drew did prove one thing that no matter how hard we try or care. The end result layes soaley in the hand of our own decision.
My heart breaks as I write this because it is the same scene that is repeated over and over again. All the anger, all the sadness, all the hate, all the hurt, all the pride, very simply just missing a place where God is allowed to enter.
As paul so put it 1 Timothy 1:15-16, This was my truth, that Father had a place for me in his Kingdom. All the messages back and forth between Christians and Non-Christians really makes me sad neither grasp the fact Jesus did not come to heal the healthy nor did he come to judge John 3:17.
He came to fill the gap that was broken by Adam and Eve to be the bridge that leads us home to Father. His tears he cried where all for you and just like Mike Jesus heart hurts for one of his beloved is gone.
I am in no way saying he is in Heaven or Hell. I am saying with Gods great love this tragedy could of been avoided it was for me. I speak only through personal experience. A tear is shed tonight and I pray so hard for Mikes Family and friends sadly he will be missed. I pray in those last moments Him and Jesus got to know each other and Mike found the peace that he avoided for so long. We will miss you Mike Good night
My heart breaks as I write this because it is the same scene that is repeated over and over again. All the anger, all the sadness, all the hate, all the hurt, all the pride, very simply just missing a place where God is allowed to enter.
As paul so put it 1 Timothy 1:15-16, This was my truth, that Father had a place for me in his Kingdom. All the messages back and forth between Christians and Non-Christians really makes me sad neither grasp the fact Jesus did not come to heal the healthy nor did he come to judge John 3:17.
He came to fill the gap that was broken by Adam and Eve to be the bridge that leads us home to Father. His tears he cried where all for you and just like Mike Jesus heart hurts for one of his beloved is gone.
I am in no way saying he is in Heaven or Hell. I am saying with Gods great love this tragedy could of been avoided it was for me. I speak only through personal experience. A tear is shed tonight and I pray so hard for Mikes Family and friends sadly he will be missed. I pray in those last moments Him and Jesus got to know each other and Mike found the peace that he avoided for so long. We will miss you Mike Good night
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The First or of a Last at Last
As I write tonight I am reminded of the prodigy I am. Most if ask would say that they didn't start lying until later in life and that if ask it was their first sin.
So let me start by saying this was not my first. I had done something wrong and had to lie to cover it up. How amazing it is that when I spoke to my son about this very subject he could see clearly where it was going before I could even finish my story. Since that day I have lied to my parents, my friends, complete strangers, and even lied about stories I've told just because the truth inside my head didn't sound as exciting as the lie. On this point the truth was actually much more exciting than the lie, funny huh.
The oddist part about lying isn't the lye itself but the barrier it puts between us and father. It is a space that is filled in our hearts that Father can not enter.
So first I must ask bareing this in mind, what could have been so terribly important to seperate God from my heart? The fact is nothing, generally we play the justifying game ie. I don't want to hurt their feelings or they wouldn't understand or best of all it won't hurt anyone this one is my favorite.
Remember we are not Christ, we are followers of Christ who are called to be like Christ. Then we are brought back to the original Question. Was the first the last or was it of the last. When Christ put himself upon the Cross he took the weight of our sin upon himself in a very literal since. So could it be God knew our sinful nature before we where ever born? Yes all to clearly and he still sent his son to bridge the gap between us and him. So remember you are forgiven if you will just humble your heart before the Lord and ask for his forgiveness.
Sorry side tracked by his love. No matter what sin you have commited it is not above his forgiveness and really not worth lying. The biggest lie you can tell is when you think you can lie to God or tell a half truth. He sees your heart and knows your every breath so don't waste your time with lying its just a speed bump in the way of Gods love through you to others.
Start your day in prayer and ask God for the strength to no matter what the circumstance you will choose the truth over a temperary fix. Lying never fixes anything. Great love and God speed for your Journey remembering He is with you NOT against you.
So let me start by saying this was not my first. I had done something wrong and had to lie to cover it up. How amazing it is that when I spoke to my son about this very subject he could see clearly where it was going before I could even finish my story. Since that day I have lied to my parents, my friends, complete strangers, and even lied about stories I've told just because the truth inside my head didn't sound as exciting as the lie. On this point the truth was actually much more exciting than the lie, funny huh.
The oddist part about lying isn't the lye itself but the barrier it puts between us and father. It is a space that is filled in our hearts that Father can not enter.
So first I must ask bareing this in mind, what could have been so terribly important to seperate God from my heart? The fact is nothing, generally we play the justifying game ie. I don't want to hurt their feelings or they wouldn't understand or best of all it won't hurt anyone this one is my favorite.
Remember we are not Christ, we are followers of Christ who are called to be like Christ. Then we are brought back to the original Question. Was the first the last or was it of the last. When Christ put himself upon the Cross he took the weight of our sin upon himself in a very literal since. So could it be God knew our sinful nature before we where ever born? Yes all to clearly and he still sent his son to bridge the gap between us and him. So remember you are forgiven if you will just humble your heart before the Lord and ask for his forgiveness.
Sorry side tracked by his love. No matter what sin you have commited it is not above his forgiveness and really not worth lying. The biggest lie you can tell is when you think you can lie to God or tell a half truth. He sees your heart and knows your every breath so don't waste your time with lying its just a speed bump in the way of Gods love through you to others.
Start your day in prayer and ask God for the strength to no matter what the circumstance you will choose the truth over a temperary fix. Lying never fixes anything. Great love and God speed for your Journey remembering He is with you NOT against you.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Setting out on the journey
I started this with only one goal, to share the things that God is revealing to me. Over and over again he keeps stressing to me, relationship its me they should seek not a building, not a miracle, not riches, not my power...
I understand very well we all need miracles in our life but all to often just like the Israelites shortly after a miracle Exodus 16:8. We forget and desire another one. After all it is our nature. But it is not an excuse, the only way you will ever be truly fulfilled and at peace is when your relationship with your heavenly father is more important than anything of this world. God will provide for you. I am in no way saying you will not suffer or all your desires will be granted or all your questions will be answered. What I am saying is the life you experience on earth will be greatly enhanced just knowing father has you in his hands.
No, God does not just exist in a Church the Holy Spirit is with you all through your days your choice to hear him or not relys totally upon you. God has provided many types of vehicles in which you may come to know him better the choice has always been yours on weather or not you will follow him and form a relationship that will see you through eternity. Gods love for you is unconditional. Sadly to often we think we have done something so wrong that we can not be forgiven I call this the Judas Trap. God loves you right where you are right now hes waiting for you call out to him I pray. If my words mean nothing to you understand I love you all to greatly so much that it hurts my heart for you not to know father the way I have come to know him. He is the original I AM.
Let me say I am far from perfect but having a father that is sure makes your day much better Great love always Justin
I understand very well we all need miracles in our life but all to often just like the Israelites shortly after a miracle Exodus 16:8. We forget and desire another one. After all it is our nature. But it is not an excuse, the only way you will ever be truly fulfilled and at peace is when your relationship with your heavenly father is more important than anything of this world. God will provide for you. I am in no way saying you will not suffer or all your desires will be granted or all your questions will be answered. What I am saying is the life you experience on earth will be greatly enhanced just knowing father has you in his hands.
No, God does not just exist in a Church the Holy Spirit is with you all through your days your choice to hear him or not relys totally upon you. God has provided many types of vehicles in which you may come to know him better the choice has always been yours on weather or not you will follow him and form a relationship that will see you through eternity. Gods love for you is unconditional. Sadly to often we think we have done something so wrong that we can not be forgiven I call this the Judas Trap. God loves you right where you are right now hes waiting for you call out to him I pray. If my words mean nothing to you understand I love you all to greatly so much that it hurts my heart for you not to know father the way I have come to know him. He is the original I AM.
Let me say I am far from perfect but having a father that is sure makes your day much better Great love always Justin
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