Christian @ MindSay

Beautiful things. The precious things. The good things.

 

Take a moment and listen to this song. It's long, but VERY worth it. I recall driving down the road ..and this song came on years ago, and I had to pull over and listen again and again...just lost in the song and the call of my Creator.

 

....I have felt the wind blow, whispering Your name....

...I have seen your tears fall, when I watch the rain...

How could I say there is No God, when all around creation calls

a singing bird, mighty tree, the vast expanse of open sea...

 

I believe........

 

I used to be moved to tears when I would be at church and see people ministered to and touched by the move of the Holy Spirit. When people would hear a message and be moved to go forward for prayer, and to see how the HS moved on them...not that I look for signs and wonders and miracles...but it does say in the word that signs and miracles will follow those that believe...but in fact, my heart would swell with love and AWE at how God touches and heals. Watching the power of God move in someone's life is one of the most precious things to see and experience.

 

When someone decides to take Jesus as their Lord and Savior is another moment that would make my heart rejoice and tears flow. Do you know that they actually throw a party in heaven when someone accepts Jesus? Thats pretty hot if you ask me. Angels singing and hoopin' it up cause I turn to Jesus? ( Luke 15:7   American King James Version I say to you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.)

 

Sunday, after a long period of not feeling that heart, of feeling a wee bit numb, shell shocked from all that has occurred over the last few years... I felt that heart swell, I felt the heart of God, how just a portion of how He must feel when He is allowed to minister to his people... without pomp and circumstance, without the 'band' striking up the crescendo of music to 'stir' up the people.

 

Just the Holy Spirit.

 

Oh.. how I am so grateful that even when I was 'numb' I kept seeking Him. Pressing thru. I encourage you, if you are in dry place today, don't let that stop you-push thru-He loves you.

 

Love and Laughter,

Dawn

 

 

 

 

Grandma and Grandpa are due to move on Wednesday.  YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

 

 

Sorry

 

 

Another thing that I want to mention on here.   Some people (and I am not mentioning names) have been coming onto my friend's blog and saying rude things to her about her beliefs.   I'm afraid that I don't like that at all.  She has EVERY RIGHT to post her beliefs on HER blog.  You want to know something? I support her beliefs 100%.  I do NOT believe that homosexuality is moral.  In fact, I think it's a sin.  It says in the Bible that homosexuality is a perversion of nature.  (If that doesn't say it clearer that it's a sin then, you need to get a better education.)  God doesn't sugar-coat anything.  Nor does He want a fairweather friend.  Marriage is supposed to be between a man and a woman; The Bible states that clearly as well. 

 

If you guys have a problem with what she or me says and if you don't like us then DON'T COME TO MY BLOG OR HERS.  It's THAT simple. 

 

 

Back to football.  Something interesting:  Paul Ernster, who USED to be the punter for the Broncos is now the holder and kick off person for the Steelers.  Another thing I want to make official:  I'm a New England Patriots fan.  Because Lynch is now the Defensive End for them.  I hope that Brady's foot heals before regular season.....if not they'll suck. 

 

Peyton Manning's got an infection in his knee after he had surgery on it.  He's expected to play regular season.  And of course, they're lost without him.  As are the Patriots.

 

 

Tonight: San Diego versus Seattle.  GO SEATTLE!!!!

 

~*Another Day in the Life of Rebekah*~*316*~

 

 

 

Would you rather that Jesus not have suffered and died for your sins? But if so, then would you be willing to nail him to the cross, yourself?

Oh, and another: Is a law moral because God says it, or does God say it because it's already moral?

Are sperm and ovum alive? And if so, are they a part of human life?

I know it is very difficult to not be lured into conversations here on  Mindsay that as believers we should not be a part of especially if we are there for the wrong reasons. I catch myself as well. To befriend a non-believer as with any faith, is how we introduce others to our beliefs and they introduce us to theirs. Nothing wrong with that of course. But we/I very often take it too far, comforting when we should be correcting, we console when we know the behavior is wrong, we easily forget "Who's" we are and try too hard to make sure everyone knows WHO WE ARE. We place ourselves before God in His place and that can be dangerous when communicating with anyone here or anywhere.

 

The Bible says, "We are like Christ here in this world." (1 John 4:17)

 

"Anyone who says he is a Christian should live as Christ did."  1 John 2:6

 

   The Christian life is one of sacrifice.  Jesus said:  "If anyone desires to be My disciple, let him deny himself [disregard, lose sight of, and forget himself and his own interests] and take up his cross and follow Me [cleave steadfastly to Me, conform wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying, also]." (Matthew 16:24)  The Savior tells us plainly that following Him wholeheartedly will involve self-denial.  There will be times when we'll be asked to give up certain relationships, jobs, and entertainment.  And what is our reward?  The kingdom of God--which includes "righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." (Romans 14:17) 

 

I was almost 50 years old before I surrendered my life to the Lord for real, so I know how empty and meaningless living our own way can be.  My "worst" day with Jesus has been infinitely better than my "best" day without Him.  I have never for a minute regretted living my life for Christ. 

 

The Christian life is one of dependence.  Jesus said:  "I am able to do nothing from Myself [independently, of My own accord--but only as I am taught by God and as I get His orders].  I do not seek or consult My own will [I have no desire to do what is pleasing to Myself, My own aim, My own purpose] but only the will and pleasure of the Father Who sent Me." (John 5:30) 

 

Jesus perfectly modeled a life dependent upon the Father, so that we could do the same thing.  We were not designed to live independently from God especially when we can have such an impact here on Mindsay.  When we try that kind of strategy, we end up frustrated, aggravated, and miserable. 

 

Here's God's divine plan for all of us in every situation:  "Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:5) 

 

Think about that--"HE will bring it to pass."  In other words, when we do our part--living according to God's "will and pleasure," as Jesus did--He will do His part--bringing to pass our divine destiny and victory in every matter that concerns us. 

 

The Christian life is one of faith, sacrifice, and dependence.  The Lord is calling all of us to come up higher in all of these areas today.  God can and will use us here on Mindsay if we keep our mind on Him first and above all else.

 

How will you answer Him?

 

Chaps