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Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 355
November 28, 2017///

Last week we entered the official holiday shopping and celebration season. December is a time for celebrating family, friends and most of all the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

However, December is also a time of great disappointments and missing those who have left this world or who are in a different location in this world. They may be in the military or missionaries or just living far away.

The amount of lonely and depressed people seems to multiply greatly during this holiday season. Changes in our lives cause traditions to be replaced with new traditions and things are just different.

Stress is rampant, and irritation is readily available, and we just want to get it all done. What should be joyous celebrations turn into stressful situations.

Why?? I believe it is because we are approaching the season without taking the time to consider what we are celebrating. We forget we give gifts because God gave the greatest gift when Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

In Luke’s recording of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, he gives us an incredible statement that we can use as our guide as we enter the frantic month of December.

A young maiden, named Mary had a visit from an angel who told her she was chosen to bear the Savior of the world. All of Israel knew that the Messiah would come and be born of a virgin. This angel even told her what to name the child.

Luke 1:30-33 (KJV)
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Mary’s reaction was one of surprise and astonishment, asking how this would be!

34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

The angel then explained that this child would be conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:35 (KJV)
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

In verse 38 Mary makes a statement that we should take special note of:

Luke 1: 38 (KJV)
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.

Notice that Mary did not try to figure out everything, she just simply trusted.

I believe if we will take Mary’s words as our guide for this season it can be one of Peace and Calmness. If we can trust the Lord with our plans and decisions for this December and commit everything into His hands, we can enjoy celebrating the Birth of the Savior of the World.

Can you say with me today: Lord, be it unto me according to you word in every situation in my life! Guide me in being a Blessing and encouragement to others as I fulfill my busy schedule.

When we understand that the reason Jesus came was for people, that each individual person mattered to Him, we can live our lives celebrating people and reaching out to them.

What is your focus as we enter this celebration month?

I challenge you to release every decision and every situation to the Lord Ship of Jesus Christ and say with Mary:
Lord, be it unto me as you say!

Rest in the knowledge that in an imperfect world and through imperfections in our plans, Jesus is real, and Jesus is the reason for the season.

Show Love and the Peace of God to those around you by committing all to Him!

Lord, be it unto me as you say!
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Father, how amazing your Love for your creation is. You sent the very best. I release to you this Holiday Season and embrace the knowledge that you will guide me to walk in you Peace. Let my Joy and Peace spread to those around me as I understand your Love and your desire for us to Love one Another. Touch each person who reads this and fill them with the Joy that a Savior was born. All other parts of this Celebration Month fade as we receive that truth. JESUS, MY SAVIOR, I CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTH. Amen.

I love you dearly, keep Joy in this season.
Me-Maw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 354
November 21, 2017///

During this week of Thanksgiving I want to flash back to last Thanksgiving week. I feel that last years Me-Maw Thoughts are worth repeating and I pray that you are Blessed and Encouraged by them. I pray that this will be the best Thanksgiving ever.

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I want you to think this morning about your feelings regarding the holiday season that is just beginning.

Are you Scrooge and want nothing to do with the holidays or are you the Grinch and not only do not want anything to do with the holidays but want to take away the Joy and Peace others have?

Or….Maybe you are like Dorothy and have been chasing your own “Wizard of Oz”, that you believe is the answer to your problems, only to find out the Wizard has no power.

Or…Are you feeling like George Bailey in the Christmas Classic “It’s A Wonderful Life”? George felt that his life was a failure because he never left Bedford Falls and never did anything great. If you’re feeling that way may I tell you that George found out that his life (just like yours) had touched so many people that the entire direction of the town was changed because of him.

I recently read a story of three women washing clothes. A passerby asked each one what they were doing.

The first answered: “Washing Clothes.”

The second replied: “A bit of household drudgery.”

The third said with great confidence: “I’m mothering three young children who someday will fill important and useful spheres in life, and wash day is a part of my grand task in caring for these souls who shall live forever.”

Wow…the difference is all in the attitude and how you look at what the world terms normal and ordinary.

Scrooge and the Grinch had a heart change. Scrooge began to give and the Grinch brought back all the gifts he had stolen and began to celebrate.

Dorothy found that she longed for the ordinary of Kansas and George Bailey realized how very blessed he was.

May I tell you today that God is in everything and the difference in the ordinary and the extraordinary is our attitude!

Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Everyday should be filled with an ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE!

Hebrews 13:15 (KJV)
15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 

2 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV)
14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV)
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 100:4 (KJV)
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm 136:1 (KJV)
1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

May I encourage you to begin to face each day of this season with an ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE. I guarantee that you cannot Praise the Lord God almighty and stay in a place of worry, concern or depression.

Praise and gratitude will lift you from the ordinary to the extraordinary without your situation changing. However in the midst of your Praise the Lord God Almighty may just step in and change the course of your life.

The ordinary is actually extraordinary when you add the extra of an ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE!

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Father thank you that you are in every ordinary day and task. Thank you that everything we do affects others and when we do it all for you it becomes extraordinary. May each person who reads this commit their day and their way to your Lordship. Thank you for your Blessings that are chasing us and running us down. Fill each of us with a Grateful heart, mind and attitude. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!
Love, Me-Maw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 353
November 14, 2017////

Psalm 16:11 (KJV)
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

When I was in elementary and high school my Mom had a job outside the home. Since my Dad’s job was at night I had some time at home alone until Mom got home. I can remember like it was yesterday the way the atmosphere of our house changed when Mom walked in.

It went from nothing feeling right to suddenly everything seemed right and the house was filled with warmth and love.

What made the difference? It was my Mother’s presence! May I tell you that in the presence of the Lord God Almighty is Joy and Peace.
The scripture above tells us that in His presence is fulness of Joy. Fulness means that there is no lack of Joy. Joy comes from within and is the feeling that all is right with your world.

When things are in turmoil all around you; when the doctor’s report is not good; when your dearest friend on earth has passed away; when you just lost your job; or in a million other situations………in His presences is fulness of Joy.

We used to sing a song that said: “It is Joy unspeakable and full of Glory and the half has never yet been told!”

How can you explain in human words the kind of Joy that continues in the face of adversity? This kind of Joy is completely opposite to societies handling of adversity!

The more important question is how can we have that kind of Joy?

STAY IN HIS PRESENCE!!!

If you feel the gloom and doom of the world and your situation, just snuggle up to the Lord God Almighty and everything will right itself. How??????

Psalm 100:4 (KJV)
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Just begin to thank Him for breath, for life, for salvation, for water, for food, for anything that comes to mind. Psalm 100:4 tells us when we give Him thanks and praise we enter His presence. And in His presence, is whatever we need.

We come into His presence and snuggle up to Him in our innermost being and then we understand that He is taking care of all situations.

We can just share our fears and concerns and know that He is taking care of us.

The more we allow the Spirit of Almighty God to dwell in us, the more we understand that IN HIS PRESENCE is fulness of Joy.

May I encourage you today to enter His gates with thanksgiving for what you have and then praise for who He is, and you will find that in HIS PRESENCE is pleasure forever and in all circumstances.

Nehemiah said: The Joy of the Lord is my Strength!

In His presence is Joy and Joy is your Strength: Pleasure and all we need is in His presence.

Psalm 91:1-2 (KJV)
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I thank you for life, and breath and my family. I praise you that you are a loving Heavenly Father who wants to fill me with Joy. I snuggle up to you today and let you hug the hurt away. I praise you that you are filling me with wisdom for every decision and every situation I will encounter. Thank you for the fulness of Joy! Amen

Just walk is the presence of the Lord God Almighty!!
Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 352
November 7, 2017////

Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

As I wept at the carnage evil left in a church in a little Texas town Sunday, the scripture above invaded my mind and spirit.

Evil is everywhere but the real battle is not with flesh and blood but with the forces of hell that promote evil and work to destroy through people who will allow the lies and deceit and unimaginable thinking take over.

The enemy of all that is good did not start this evil deed in Texas just this past Sunday. This unseen enemy starts small and when an individual buys his lies, increases the deception until it explodes in unspeakable horrors.

Forgive me if this freaks you out but there is a spirit world all around us and a battle going on in the atmosphere that we cannot see. Angels and Demonic Spirits are in a battle of proportions we can only imagine.

Those who have received the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior represent the enemy to those who have not received Jesus as their Savior.

When evil reacts with hate and murder and unspeakable horror against the people around them, they are rising up against the good in this world and its people.

So as children of the Almighty God should we run and hide in fear and trembling because we know there is an enemy of all that is good out there.

NO!! a thousand times NO!!

We need to rise as a mighty army of the Creator of the Universe and fight in the real battle ground: The Spirit. PRAY>>>>>>PRAY against the forces of the devil who are trying to ruin our lives, our children, our cities, towns and neighborhoods.

May I call your attention today to the book of Genesis. Where it all began.

Genesis 1:26-28 (KJV)
26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Synonyms of dominion:
POWER, AUTHORITY, JURISDICTION, CONTROL, COMMAND, SWAY

Just look at these words. God has given mankind dominion over all the earth. When sin took place in the garden, evil entered the picture and there has been a spiritual battle going on since.

Who has the answer? The child of God does! The answer is Jesus! Through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the authority over evil has been given back to Gods Creations.

I encourage you today to shake off complacency, and rise up as a son and daughter of the most high God and let your prayers shake the heavens with their power.

I truly believe at this time in history the most powerful thing we can do to derail evil is pray. Changing laws will not change people: only the Spirit of the Living God can do that.

We have authority and dominion and we cower in the face of the enemy like scared babies, wrought with fear and confusion.

Let us rise up as the might army of good that God intended us to be and take our place (as I shared last week, wearing the whole armor of God) as the representatives of the Lord God Almighty!!

Yes: Greater is He that is in me than He that is in the world.

I say again……Pray…Pray for your family, your friends, your church, your State, your Country and its leaders. The battle must begin on our knees and then we can walk forth in the power and authority that we have been given and slay the giants in our world.
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Father God, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and I decree and declare that each person reading this will cast off a spirit of complacency, and understand the authority they have as your representative on this earth. I decree and declare in the name of Jesus that we are loosed from fear and bound to the knowledge of who we are in you. Bless and empower your sons and daughters with the understanding of who we are in you. Amen

Pray: There is Power in Prayer!!
Love Me-Maw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 351
October 31, 2017///

What Costume are you wearing?

Today is what we call Halloween. I ask again what costume are you wearing?

Some today will be dressed as princesses, pumpkins, M & M’s, ketchup, mustard, witches, goblins, bumblebees, honey pots, super heroes and the list goes on and on.

Do you ever wonder if the costume reflects the person wearing it? I would say that it mostly does not. Now the one wearing the princess costume may feel like a princess inside and the one in the super hero costume may feel like a super hero, but for the most part these are just outside adornments that are not a true reflection of who the person really is.

I ask you today what person are you reflecting in your daily life and does it really reveal the real inner you?

Are your actions and attitudes geared to what others expect? As a child of the Almighty God do you blend in with the world around you because you don’t want to be different?

At the office do you laugh at the ugly jokes just to fit in. Do you watch the same movies as those who do not claim to be Christians even though the language and the scenes may offend you?

What about the way you treat others. Are you letting the love of Jesus flow through you or are you acting the way your peers expect you to?

Or…let’s flip the coin: are you wearing a Christian fake outfit on the outside just to impress the people you go to church with or those you are pretending to be an example to?

Do you portray yourself as all holy and inside you are full of dead men’s bones? Have you allowed the Spirit of the Living God full access to your innermost being? Does that love of God truly flow from the inside out or are you trying to show something on the outside that you are not on the inside.

The world around us needs to see the Real Jesus reflected in the love we show and the care we show to those around us.

Do those who look at you see something different or do they see a carbon copy of all those around them.

Speaking Christian words is not nearly as effective as walking it out in truth and love.

1 Peter 2:21 (KJV)
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

John 13:15 (KJV)
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Ephesians 3:17 (KJV)
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

Those around us need to see our Faith in Jesus and Love that moves mountains.

May I now tell you the costume you should put on? It should reflect the truth that is in your heart: “The amour of God, the true Hero!”

Ephesians 6:14-17 (KJV)

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

In this passage of scripture, we are given 6 pieces of armor to put on to reflect the Christ living in us, and to enable us to live victorious in this world.

If we will understand that SALVATION is ours and the TRUTH of the word enables us to walk in RIGHTEOUSNESS; if we will walk with the attitude of PEACE and increase our FAITH by using the SWORD WHICH IS THE WORD OF GOD; we can truly be dressed in the costume of heaven.

I ask you one more time: “What Costume are you wearing?”

Let the outward man and woman be a true reflection of the inner man. Let the inner man or women be changed and healed and made whole by the power of almighty God.
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Father, In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I ask you to touch each person who reads this. May each of us understand that when we are a true reflection of your Spirit Living in us, we will affect our area of influence for you. Thank you for loving and caring for each of us. Amen

Wear the Love of Jesus and the armor of God!
Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 350
October 24, 2017

Psalm 72:19 (KJV)
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

Glory:
a: praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent: RENOWN
b: worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving
c: something that secures praise or renown
d: a distinguished quality or asset

What a different world we would be living in if the whole earth were filled with the Glory of the Lord God Almighty! Look at the definition above: there would be praise, and honor and worship and the quality of every one’s life would be like the Father intended it to be.

Do you ever pray: “THE WHOLE EARTH BE FILLED WITH YOUR GLORY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!”

We are to be filled with His Glory and pray the earth is filled with His Glory and we can see amazing changes all around us and to the far-reaching ends of the earth.

Psalm 19:1 (KJV)
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Yes, the stars, moon, galaxies, display God’s Glory and yet we His people have allowed the darkness to push back His Glory. Jesus is the answer to the problems of the world, but He uses His people, filled with His Glory to bring His Kingdom to earth.

Isaiah 60:1 (KJV)
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.

The orphans in Africa need His Glory: The deceived in Iraq need His Glory: The families in the slums of New York and Atlanta Ga. Need His Glory. Our inner cities and the North Koreans all need His Glory.

The lonely seniors need His Glory: The abandon and abused need His Glory: The single mom or dad need His Glory: The miserable rich in their palaces need His Glory: The hard-working family men and women need His Glory.

We, God’s redeemed, must understand it is through us that the Glory will cover the earth. We must allow His Glory to fill us to overflowing and then it will spill over to all who are around us.

2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Then we must pray for all the nations and oceans and islands of the earth the God’s Glory would fill it. Our prayers are not bound by space: we can send the Glory of God to ever corner of the earth. It is His Glory that will bring change: fill needs and change leaders.

We are to give Him Glory, forever and ever!

Galatians 1:5 (KJV)
To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I challenge you to pray every day and as many times a day as it crosses your mind that: “THE WHOLE EARTH IS FILLED WITH GOD’S GLORY!”

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Father, In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I come to you. I ask you to stir up within each person who reads this the desire to be filled with your Glory. May we understand that it is your will for us to be your representatives on this earth. Father, I decree and declare in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth the Your Glory is covering this earth. From ocean to ocean and nation to nation your Glory is there. May we be your lips and pray down your Glory! Amen

As Amy Carmichael said: “God Bless you and utterly satisfy your heart….with Himself!”

Let His Glory fill you!!
Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 349
October 10, 2017////

Part of Luke 12:48 says:
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required

In the message Bible part of Luke 12:48 (MSG) says:
Great gifts mean great responsibilities; greater gifts, greater responsibilities!

In Exodus, God told Moses:
Exodus 4:2 (KJV)
And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand?

God has given each of us different abilities and blessings. However, if we do not use what He has given us how can He Bless it.

What has God given you that you can use to make this world a better place:
 If we have much Love we must give much Love.
 If we have much compassion, we must give much compassion.
 If we have much forgiveness, we must share much forgiveness.
 If we have much money we must give much money.
 If we have much Joy and Peace, we must give much Joy and Peace.

What do you have that you can give. Is it a smile, a word of encouragement or some of the things listed above? What do you think you have little of that in the hand of the Father God can multiply into much?

Because the other part of this is that no matter how little of anything you think you have, if you use it to help others it will multiply.

In Matthew 25 is the story about the distribution of talents to three individuals. When the master returned he found the one that only had one talent had done nothing with it. He took it and gave it to the one who had done the most with what he had.

 If you have a little Love, give it and it will grow.
 If you have a little compassion, give it and it will grow.
 If you have a little money, give it and it will grow.

My point being: use what you should bring the Love of Jesus to others.

No truer statement has ever been said than:
“PEOPLE WILL NOT CARE WHAT YOU SAY, UNTIL THEY SEE HOW MUCH YOU CARE!

There are so many ways to touch the lives around us every single day.

We should not think that it is the big revivals and the mega churches only that are making a difference. They are doing their part and we should plug into the life of a church and be planted there.

But…..

It is in the ordinary days and the normal course of life that we can touch the struggling, the hurting, the successful, the untouchable, the creations of the Lord God Almighty.

There is so much power in showing the Love of Jesus Christ to the world by our daily walk and example.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

The kingdom of God is within you. Share that kingdom, which is Joy, Love and Power in the Holy Spirit, with others.

When God asked Moses what he had in his hand the answer was a staff. God demonstrated His Power to Moses by turning the staff into a serpent and then back into a staff. This is the same staff that Moses stretched out over the Red Sea and it rolled back.

When we release our self and what is in our hand to the Lord God Almighty, that small thing can become the thing of miracles.

What God Touches changes everything.

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Father thank you that as we committee all that we are and all that we have into your Loving hands, you will show your Power. Use each of us in ways we cannot even imagine and direct each of our ordinary days to be extraordinary days. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

Have an Awesome week!
Love, MeMaw

 

 

 

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 348
October 3, 2017//////

As most of you are, this morning I’m thinking about the people in Las Vegas Nevada.

The enormity of this massacre is more than most of our minds can comprehend.

However, for the Christian we know that as………..

Romans 5:20 (KJV) says in part:
But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

Romans 5:20 (MSG) says in part:
But sin didn’t, and doesn’t, have a chance in competition with the aggressive forgiveness we call grace. When it’s sin versus grace, grace wins hands down.

In the aftermath of this tragedy, there is emerging stories of hero’s standing strong in the middle of the action. People covering others, Law enforcement running into the area as others were fleeing, people transporting hurting to hospitals in their personal vehicles. On and on the stories go.

Then as the dawn came ordinary citizens began to give blood and do what they can to help. Organization such as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association began sending their “Rapid Response Team of Chaplains” into the area to help the local churches pray and minister to the hurt and hurting.

Even as we saw evil acted out in the worse way, we saw the love of God and humanity come forth in a mighty wave.

As we all ponder what was going through this man head that would do such a horrible act of violence, we all should also be asking ourselves what we can do!

As Christians we know we can and will pray for all of those involved and that is the major thing those of us that are not in the area can do.

But what about going forward, what actions can we take to spread love, not hate in a world filled with turmoil. I’m reminded of the scriptures that tell us what we are supposed to be in this world.

Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV)
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Light dispels darkness. Even a small light dispels darkness but the brighter the light the more darkness is dispelled.

We as children of the Creator God should determine that we will allow the Love of God to fill us up so that our light shines so bright the darkness of evil becomes less and less.

We who know the truth cannot walk in fear but in the Power of Almighty God and our influence can stop evil.

1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

May I encourage you today to pray and even weep for the victims of this senseless tragedy but do not despair and do not lose hope.

We have the answer: Jesus Christ! He can bring Love from Hate, triumph from tragedy, and calmness from chaos. Let us as God’s children demonstrate His Love.

May we declare what the Apostle Paul declared in Acts 20:24 and be moved without fear to show more Love and the Light of Jesus to the World.

Acts 20:24 (KJV)
24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

I leave you with this blessing:

Philemon 1:3 (KJV)
3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Father, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I come to you with a heart full of gratefulness that in the midst of sorrow we can walk in peace. I lift up to you today all those involved in the Las Vegas shooting. Those hurt, the families of those killed and those who were in the middle of it all need your comfort and your strength. I decree and declare in the name of Jesus that you are sending angels to comfort and cause them to encounter those who can give the hope from your word. The enemy slings his evil around but we can dispel evil with your light. Give us opportunities to lift you up as the light of the world. Amen

Show Love, Shine your Light, Dispel evil.
Love, MeMaw

 

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 347
September 26, 2017

My mind is on foundations today!  Webster gives the following definitions!!

FOUNDATION:
1)a basis upon which something stands or is supported
2)an underlying base or support; especially :the whole masonry substructure of a building
3)a body or ground upon which something is built up or overlaid

Our country is founded on the foundation of freedom, our Faith is founded on the Lord Jesus, and our buildings and structures are should be founded on solid connections to the ground.

A building can be an amazing structure with windows and beauty abounding, but if the foundation was not laid correctly it will sag and crumble with time or it will buckle under the storm.

It is not what you see that makes it strong.

The trees that bend and do not break in the storms and the wind are the ones whose roots go way down. I started to research the trees with the deepest roots and the information is unending. Suffice it to say trees with good roots stand the test of time.

The Word of God tells us that it is our Spiritual Foundation that makes us strong and able to stand the test of time. Our Spiritual Foundation allows us to go through the storms and still be standing at the end.

Luke 6:47-49 (KJV)
47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

When we hear with our ears about a Savior who died in our place, it sounds good and may give us a good feeling but until it gets deep down into our very Spirit it is only good sounding words.

We must receive and believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God and then we must study the instruction book (the Bible) and follow it for our foundation to be solid and able to weather the storm.

If we stop and believing and receiving and never grow in the knowledge of the instructions and promises of the Lord God Almighty we will not be strong when life throws us a curve and problems are pounding on every side. We will crumble because our life is built on shallow ground.

1 Corinthians 3:11 (KJV)
11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:19 (KJV)
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

I ask you today: what foundation is your life built on? The foundations of the world systems will crumble but the foundation of Jesus Christ is sure and will never fail.

If you have a security system in your house, it may fail, but the Foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ is the Security that will never fail.

I encourage you today, build your Life Foundation on that which is eternal.
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Father, my heart is so grateful that we can trust in you and your foundation will never fail. We are your workmanship and we are created to serve you and allow your love to flow through all that we do. Anoint each of us with the wisdom to build our lives on the true foundation. Let us walk with confidence and peace in this life filled with turmoil. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen

Build your life on the sure foundation!
Love, MeMaw

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 346
September 19, 2017

Have you ever noticed the big beautiful houses and yards that you pass? As we were driving to a funeral this past Sunday, I began to notice some of the houses and landscapes we past.

There were amazing looking houses sitting back in manicured lawns. Some had fields of grass around and lots of acres. The houses that were most attractive were built with a balanced architecture.

As I was thinking about how beautiful they were I also began to think of how much work it would take to keep up a huge house and yard. As one passing by I saw how attractive it looked but it would take a lot of effort to keep it that way.

The more of the earths goods you have the more care they take either from yourself or hiring someone to do some of it.

It reminded me of part of a verse of scripture in Luke 12:48:
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required:

So, let’s look at this in the Christian walk. Many of you have dreams and desires from the Lord God Almighty. When these dreams and desires begin to come into being we must understand that it will take the Word and the Power of the Holy Spirit to maintain the ministries and opportunities that come your way.

Before you encounter the opportunities that are coming your way, you must maintain your Spiritual walk and continue to grow and be the hands and feet of Jesus where you are. Live A balanced life that will attract others.

Then as opportunities open up you must understand that you need to devote even more time and effort to growing in the Spirit man and spending time in His presences and in His Word.

If the enemy of your soul cannot get you discouraged or to stop, he will get you so busy you find yourself going through each day and approaching each task in your own strength. You will find yourself putting off the time in the presences of the Lord God Almighty.

The enemy is probing for a place to cause you to stumble or fall and when we try to do life in our own power we give him openings to pierce our amour.

Now let’s look back at the houses I was referring to. We also passed some smaller houses that were attractive and the yards well maintained. I would venture to guess that if the owner of one of those were given a very large house and many acres the person would know how to take care of the gift.

You see our God is looking for people who are faithful where they are. People who will take care of their relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. And who understand that they must reach out to others no matter whether it is one person or a crowd.

In the analogy of the houses we also saw both large and small houses that were rundown and needed some serious attention. How did they get in such bad shape? The people responsible had been too busy to take care of them or did not care, or maybe they did not have the funds or health to do what needed to be done.

What does your Spiritual house look like? Are you spending the time with the Lord Jesus and time in His Word to be attractive to the world? You see in our Spiritual walk, when we come to Jesus there will always be enough of whatever you need to maintain your Spiritual house.

We are responsible to take care of our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. When that relationship is maintained, we can represent Jesus the way we were created to.

One more analogy: Just as you may need to have help to maintain a house or property of any size, you need to have Godly people pour into your Spiritual house. Receive the ministries of others into you Spirit so that you can be built up and established more firmly in your calling.

Colossians 2:6-7 (KJV)
6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
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Father, in Jesus name I come to you. I decree and declare that each person who reads this will be faithful to maintain their relationship with you. We are your people, a royal group of sons and daughters and we must understand that we are responsible to take care of our Spiritual House. Anoint each of us with wisdom, understanding, and the knowledge that you are a good, good, Father: and will be all we need as we come to you. Amen

Take care of your Spiritual House!!
Love, MeMaw