Some worship thoughts for followers of Jesus Christ!

Month: March 2011

Do Something!

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21

Paul makes this statement which presents to Him and every Christian a perplexing dilemma. The whole purpose of our life is to bear fruit in the building of God’s Kingdom. And yet, the summation of all our hope is to be with Christ. Other than being here when He returns, the only way for us to realize the hope of our faith is to die.

Though our time in this world is like vapor, the legacy of God’s love through our lives will echo in eternity. Our children and immediate family are the main recipients of our love, but I know God meant for us to stretch love beyond the boundaries of blood relations to evolve into His love; a love that impacts eternity. “To love one another as you love yourself” doesn’t mean just family, it means everyone.

In this world suffering happens everyday. (Remember, Satan has authority in this world.) Sometimes in very obvious ways, other times suffering presents itself as the result of a long, hard journey taken due to bad choices. Suffering originates from sin. Many innocent are claimed in wake of pride, greed, and selfishness. Praise the Father! Jesus conquered this world and made a way for us. He has called us to be His representatives on Earth until He returns. We are the light and salt of the earth. We are his hands and feet. We seek the lost. We free the captive. We heal the hurting. God’s love sees the need, realizes the pain, and does something to help.

Pure Love

Pure love can not exist with sin. It came down from Heaven. It revealed itself in amazing ways. It demonstrated its awesome power. It was humiliated and destroyed by pride and jealousy, selfishness and greed, hypocrisy and hate. But even death decreed by sin could not restrain pure love. Pure love’s eternal beauty was unveiled in its presentation of “Grace.”

A Life Lost! A Life Saved!

O Lord!
May the passion of my life’s breath serve You.
May each day be an investment gained by giving something valuable away.
May the work and creativity of my hands – everyday, sing a new song to You.
May my existence and presence be a constant reminder of who You are.
I delight in Your commandments.
I will declare Your Word with joy and song to all generations.
Because of You, I will rejoice and sing in the valleys of despair and I will mourn on the mountain tops of victory. For I know that while I live in this world, I am away from my true home – with You.

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