Thursday, 22 May 2008

I have been reading Mathew 6 and Psalm 62

A quote from Wesley’s notes is sticking with me, Mathew 6:33 “Seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness – Singly aim at this, that God, reigning in your heart, may fill it with the righteousness above described. And indeed whosoever seeks this first, will soon come to seek this only. “

If I really give my life to the Lord, I think this is His primary concern, then I must give the details to Him also.  This means relinquishing the right to worry about things.  Worry is not compatible with giving the details over to the creator of all things.  I must “find rest in God; only He gives me hope” Psalm 62:5.  How can I accomplish this level of trust and surrender?  If seeking God first leads to seeking God only then this is a good place to start.

 Now I start more actively seeking God first in all things.

Lord, Thank you for the provision you make for Kevin, his family, and all of us each day.  Thank You for the promise of meeting all our needs if we only seek your kingdom first. 

Monday, 19 May 2008

From Mathew 6:33 Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well.

Wesley note:  33 Seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness – Singly aim at this, that God, reigning in your heart, may fill it with the righteousness above described. And indeed whosoever seeks this first, will soon come to seek this only.

 

Lord, May I seek you only.

Sunday, 13 April 2008

Today I read Psalm 104 and some from John 9.

Today I am torn between feeling the need for an intense day of prayer and a day of carefree relaxing.  There is a so much going on in the church and with my friends and family that I do not feel like there is time or energy in the day for adequate intersession.  At the same time I have been tired and feel the need for mental and emotional rest.  These two needs are pulling at me.  What is the meaning (God’s command) for the sabbath.

As I ask God what to do I think I am hearing “both”.  Maybee God is trying to tell me that prayer should be more like a conversation with a good friend or a grandparent than a highly emotional pleading with the supreem being.  I will try today to talk with Abba Father.

you know what we all need.  i love and trust you.  can we just sit together today?

Friday, 04 April 2008

Today I read Psalm 101 aloud and from “Organic Church”

I am not always brave and bold.  I profess to believe in the Godhead and His power, but I do not act like it a lot of the time.  Cole tells a story of a drug addict that can not stay off drugs even after becoming a christian.  His suggestion to the addict was to share Jesus with his dealer.  That is bold.  That is trust in the power of Jesus.

Lord forgive me for being a coward.

Jim, you are an inspiration to me the way you keep getting up when satan steals your bracelet.  God give you peace.

Thursday, 20 Mar 2008

I read Psalms 85-86 aloud and “Upper Room”

We are on the road to Nashville again this morning.  Thank you for your prayers.  I ask the Lord to speak and work through the doctor.  I will try to be humble in trust and praise God for his plan what however it may play.

I will praise the Lord.  I can do no better.  I can do no other

Jim congrads on five days. That rocks!  Can you see any changes other than lack of negative thoughts that you might contribute to your modified behavior?  I guess what I am wondering if you are seeing and internal changes?

All the time, Kevin, it is so exciting and terrifing awaiting the arrival of the first.  Health and peace to your wife and your self.  It is huge to feel God is blessing your work this week.  I praise God for your awareness.

Lord,  Bless and keep Calvin and Jay.

Psalm 85:12,13 “The Lord will give His goodness and the land will give its crops.  Goodness will go before God and prepare the way for him”

Lord, I beg for your goodness to be sent into each heart today that a way might be prepared for Your return in Jesus.