Do You Love the Lord? Part 4

Do you love the Lord? Lord willing a part 4 is coming. God wants our hearts.  God desires our obedience.  We have free will and a free choice to obey or not to obey Him.  He is absolutely so worthy of our praise!  There is no sin too big and no sin too far gone that can't be forgiven by Jesus.  The gift of God's love is a free gift, and John 6:37 says that Jesus will in no way reject (cast out or cast away) any who come to Him.  (Go read it for yourself).

It is very important for us to rightly divide the word of truth.  If we have tasted of the Lord's goodness but then rejected Him, we put ourselves onto a road that is dangerous and despairing.  Let the hand of Jesus extend be seen and give your yes in your heart to Jesus Christ of Nazareth today.

We all deserve wrath and judgment for our sin; for our bad behavior towards God, towards others, and towards ourselves.  That is exactly why we need a Saviour!  Let the words of Christ and the word of God wash over you afresh and anew today.  One of my college friend's mom used to have on her answering machine message, "Remember Jesus loves you and He came to set you free!"  I can't tell you how many times I would call my friend's home, and hear her mom's sweet voice saying those words; so that now, I can recite them by memory.

The enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy.  Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.  If we confess and renounce our sins, that is, tell Jesus the wrongs we have done, and then we stop doing them, we will find mercy, compassion and grace.  Let's hear the voice of the Good Shepherd saying to our hearts, "Monica (or insert your name here), go and sin no more."

Let's remember 1 John 1:9 when we do sin (unintentionally) and confess our sins to the One who is Faithful and Just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness; amen. Let's remember that we ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP, created in Christ Jesus FOR GOOD WORKS (Ephesians 2:10) and let's go out and do them (being a do-er of the Word as in James).  What good works are you doing today?  For me, I randomly pass out gospel tracts (sowing seed).  Truthfully, I could (probably) be doing more for Christ and His Kingdom.  (((Dear Jesus, please help me!)))

Now is time "for the things of this world", such as my job, taking a shower, eating, going to the gym, taking a nap, and going to my second job, for example.  These are all what I call "things of this world" but they are things that I do need to attend to (and the Lord knows we have responsibilities to take care of).  (((Help me dear Lord Jesus Christ to live a life worthy of Your calling, I ask and pray in Jesus Christ's name; amen.)))

Thank you for reading my blog post today.  May Jesus Christ richly bless you as you seek first always the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).  Amen.  Hallelujah, praise the Lord Jesus Christ always!

Do You Love the Lord? Part 3

For the eyes of Yahweh roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong for those whose hearts are completely His. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.”  2 Chronicles 16:9  (HCSB)

I love those that love me; and those who diligently seek me will find me.  Proverbs 8:17 (ASV)

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 NKJV

"No one can serve two masters at the same time. Matthew 6:24 NIRV

You will hate one of them and love the other.  Matthew 6:24 NIRV

Or you will be faithful to one and dislike the other. Matthew 6:24 NIRV

You can't serve God and money at the same time.  Matthew 6:24 NIRV

You shall love the Lord Your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Exodus 20 ?

So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, lovest thou Me more than these?” He said unto Him, “Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee.” He said unto him, “Feed My lambs.”  John 21:15 (KJ21)

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33

Do You Love the Lord? Part 2

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.  John 14:6 New International Version (NIV)

Do You Love the Lord? Part 1

Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.  1 Samuel 30:6 New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995)

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.  Proverbs 28:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.  Ephesians 2:10 King James Version (KJV)

We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne!  Hebrews 12:2 Contemporary English Version (CEV)

Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”  Luke 7:47 Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

Checking in

Good morning family and friends, loved ones near and far, people I know in real life and also to ones I've met online,

How are you and how have you been?  I hope and pray this blog post finds you well!  I hope and pray that the Holy Spirit (also called by some the Rue Ok Ha Ko Desh) is filling you and blessing you and leading and guiding your life in all areas; for me as well!!

This morning, Sunday morning, makes (or marks) a highlightable moment for me.  Last week I made a decision to intentionally set aside 30 minutes (or more) a week, first thing in the morning, for prayer and worship with my God.  Let me tell you this, I've been having a blast doing so!  I continually "met with God" every morning from Monday this past week even until today (Sunday).  I cannot tell you how happy I am to do this.  Yes, I love placing a little sticker in my day planner to "check off" (or acknowledge) that I did this.  (But, the joy of spending time with my Creator is just wonderful and empowering).  

How about you?  I know we all have busy lives and different lots in life at the moment; some of you are way more advanced than me and you have every moment of the day in communion with God.  Yaye you!  Maybe some of you are desiring to spend time with God the Creator of the universe; well, let me encourage you today to do so, go spend time with God for it will be the most important thing you could ever do.

That was my introduction to what I was hoping to share today.  In my morning time today, a song came that I would like to share with you.  Then, hopefully share a scripture of where it comes from.  I'm not sure after that of what I'll write about.  I hope you enjoy this post and The Creator.

///Search my heart...look deep within my soul...see if there be...anything at all...that might keep me from loving You...keep me from hearing You...keep me from loving You, dear Lord///

Way back in the late 80s I heard this song sung in one of the worship church services.  I have no idea if it was ever "published" or not?  I have no idea who sung it, who wrote it, and so on.  But, the melody and the words stuck with me even 40 years later! (That's why I like to say they can not take away the songs and melodies we have learned from youth; hallelujah praise the Lord Jesus Christ always!)

The song writer is asking the Lord for help to be in right standing before Him; if there is any sin in our lives, known or unknown, we should confess it before Him, for He wants us to live holy and righteous lives before Him.  We cooperate with the Lord to confess our sin of the pride of life, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eye (as written in the New Testament).

I found a beautiful version of this in God's word here:  

Psalm 139:23-24

1599 Geneva Bible

23 Try me, O God, and know mine heart: prove me and know my thoughts,

24 And consider if there be any [a]way of wickedness in me, and lead me in the [b]way forever.

Do you know 1 John 1:9 my friend? If we confess our sin He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and lead us into all righteousness.  Is that not a glorious promise from God? 

What does Hebrews 12:1-2 say?  Does the author not remind us to put off everything that hinders and so easily entangles, and to run our race of faith with freedom?  Our freedom is found in none other than in Christ himself.  See if the Son sets you free then you are free indeed.

Thank you for reading this blog; I hope you were blessed.  Continue your relationship with the Creator God, the One True God of the universe, the Father of Lights and the Light of the world.  I agape love you in Jesus Christ (of Nazareth).  Keep the faith.  Never ever ever ever ever EVER give up!

Where to Get a Free (or Cheaply Priced) Bible

 Do you need a Bible?  Would you like a Bible?  Where can you find an affordable Bible?

Here's a list of places where you might be able to find a Bible for low-cost:

• The Dollar Tree store 
• look for a sale at bible store online
• generous donors (I've seen generous donors who give away Bibles both online and in-person)
• pray and ask the Lord to lead you to his Word!
• go to bible gateway dot com or bible hub dot com and print a book at a time or 10 pages at a time; here at the public libraries you can print for 15 cents a page
• ask and you shall receive seek and ye shall find; ask the Lord where to find and read his Word for he will lead you and he will guide you!

Sing:

///Oh how I love Je-sus...oh, how I love Je-sus, oh how I love Je-sus, because he first loved me!///

///This is the day that the Lord has made...we will rejoice and be glad in it...this is the day, this is the Day that the Lord has made!///

///I love You Lord...and I lift my voice...to worship You...oh my soul, re-joice...take JOY my King...in what You hear...let it be a SWEET SWEET sound-in Your ear///

"Songs used for educational purposes only.  I do not own rights to songs."

If you do need a Bible, let me know on social media, and I will pray the Lord sends a Bible to you.  Blessings and shalom to you and anyone reading this now. May the blood of Jesus Christ cover you, me, and any and all true believers in Messiah Yeshua Messiah Jesus Christ of Nazareth.  I love him so much!!  We must love Jesus Christ, the One True God of the universe.  Hallelujah; praise the Lord Jesus Christ always.

Giving a Gospel Tract to the Gardener Today

Guess what I got to do today?

The gardener came to cut the grass, mow the lawn at my mom's house.  Suddenly, I got the idea to give him a water bottle and a gospel tract.  So, I grabbed two tracts, two water bottles, and two rubber bands, and wrapped them up!  Then, I prayed that he would still be there so I could give them to him.  And, I opened the front door, and there was the gardener!  I was so happy to give him the water bottles, and more importantly, the gospel tracts in comic book form, and in his heart language (Spanish).  I hope God will bless that man, and may he come to Christ soon.  Oh and we chatted for a bit too; I found out his name, and he asked about how my mom is doing, so we chatted about that a little bit also.  I was a little bit nervous, to talk about Christ with him, but I am glad that I could give him gospel tracts and water bottle.  Just wanted to share that with you real quick.  

Blessings and shalom to anyone reading this now.