Mark 16:15 - And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.
Don't you just love it when you see a man or woman on the street busking, and just as you're about to feel sorry for them standing there in the pooring rain you realise they have no money pot. They are praising Jesus and preaching the Gospel to the bystanders and people walking past! Doesn't it just put a smile on your face?! Well I'll tell you now, I saw such a man today, and do you know what I did? I simply smiled, walked by... and JOINED IN SINGING!
Wednesday 26 August 2009
Saturday 22 August 2009
Some of Romans 12 God wants you to know :)
It's a little long-winded but bear with me and please have a read!
2) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Let God bear the burdens and choices you have to make, He will change the way you think so that you can be a new, stronger person. It says you will be pleased about this and it will be perfect and that you will learn to know God's will for you - which is always a bonus!
4-5) Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.
God has a different plan for all of us as individuals, yet never think that this plan is only for you. We were created not to live alone but to work together. So read on and have a look at some of the job descriptions God has offered you:
6-8) In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.
So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.
If your gift is serving others, serve them well.
If you are a teacher, teach well.
If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging.
If it is giving, give generously.
If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.
And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
What would you like to do? Or what does God want you to do that will please you. too like it reads in verse 2?! You see, once you learn to know God's will for you it's simple!
9-12) Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection [Greek - brotherly love], and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. [but serve the Lord with a zealous spirit; or but let the Spirit excite you as you serve the Lord.] Rejoice in our confident hope.
Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
This is extremely important. Jesus' first command was to love Him. His second was to love others. Get to know each other and use your new "job" to help those you learn to love! Don't forget, also Jesus said when you give you will also receive! Make an effort and praise the Lord for what He's done for you and never be afraid to ask for more... our God is a generous God! Be filled with the joy of the Lord! Always P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens)! God will answer - even if it takes time - with a "yes", "no" or "wait". Be patient and see what God has in His plan for you!
God bless, Emma :)
2) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Let God bear the burdens and choices you have to make, He will change the way you think so that you can be a new, stronger person. It says you will be pleased about this and it will be perfect and that you will learn to know God's will for you - which is always a bonus!
4-5) Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.
God has a different plan for all of us as individuals, yet never think that this plan is only for you. We were created not to live alone but to work together. So read on and have a look at some of the job descriptions God has offered you:
6-8) In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.
So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.
If your gift is serving others, serve them well.
If you are a teacher, teach well.
If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging.
If it is giving, give generously.
If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.
And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
What would you like to do? Or what does God want you to do that will please you. too like it reads in verse 2?! You see, once you learn to know God's will for you it's simple!
9-12) Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection [Greek - brotherly love], and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. [but serve the Lord with a zealous spirit; or but let the Spirit excite you as you serve the Lord.] Rejoice in our confident hope.
Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
This is extremely important. Jesus' first command was to love Him. His second was to love others. Get to know each other and use your new "job" to help those you learn to love! Don't forget, also Jesus said when you give you will also receive! Make an effort and praise the Lord for what He's done for you and never be afraid to ask for more... our God is a generous God! Be filled with the joy of the Lord! Always P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens)! God will answer - even if it takes time - with a "yes", "no" or "wait". Be patient and see what God has in His plan for you!
God bless, Emma :)
Thursday 20 August 2009
Talk to God :)
1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
When we pray, we are talking to God, and sometimes we need to be reminded it is not a joke and focus. Imagine if you are talking to your child and they are distracted by something, but you really desire to talk to them as you maybe haven't even talked to them today, or for a while. It would be upsetting, or just a little rude.
God wants to talk to you. He delights at hearing your voice and loves a chat. God has a sense of humour too!
So have joy talking to God today and tell him how your day's been or have a general chat, ask for something... anything! :)
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Putting the "us" in Jesus
I've set up this blog in the hope that you will be encouraged or even able to question yourself about what God's word is saying to you in your life today.
God Bless, Emma :)
God Bless, Emma :)
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