EXTRAVAGANT LOVE

WHAT'S IN YOUR TREASURY?

Let's Talk about - Mary's Extravagant Love! 

There are things that we keep, save and treasure holding for a special moment or event. 
Mary had something.. Joanna Weaver puts it this way.. "Mary couldn't get it over the counter at Walmart or perhaps not at Saks Fifth Avenue." It was expensive and many knew its worth. 

Mary broke her alabaster box and poured over Jesus what is believed to be worth almost a year's saving. She knew her savior deserved not only the best but something that mattered most to her. Would she be willing to sacrifice it for her Master?

Jesus Deserves the Best!!

Sometimes we struggle to give up something that we have saved for a special event or maybe even for a specific purpose.  Example:  monies... put away for college for children, purchase a home or car, future retirement security, health; extra food for the month; clothes and other goods; doing a deed that may take you out of your comfort zone etc..

What if Jesus came your way (note that he does not visit us personally but in various forms) and ask us to give up something or doing something which may require much sacrifice.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  A LOOK INTO YOUR TREASURY

What are you holding in your treasury that's priceless that your Master is requiring today?

• Would it be a struggle for you to give it up?  Why or Why not

May you be encouraged as you give up that one thing just for your Lord!

God Bless

Virtuous Jewel

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

September 22, 2012

Notice......

This week we will not have Mary Heart in a Martha World blogs.  We are usually off on the fourth week of the month.  We will resume next week God's willing.  We apologize to our daily followers. However, we celebrate the blessings of God and the process and journey of the past year.  If you are in our area, we ask that you celebrate with us on... Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM

TWIGS MINISTRY, INC. & WORSHIP CENTER OF THE CHURCH OF GOD 7TH DAY  celebrates our first (1st) anniversary as an independent ministry. 

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Please let us know how our ministry have blessed you through the past months since we have been ministering to you.  We pray that God will continue to allow us to minister and empower you for many more anniversaries.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  IT SHALL BRING FORTH!  

Based on the theme of our weekend celebration we ask...

• What has God told you to bring forth? 

• Are there any setbacks hindering you to do so?  What or Who are they?

• What changes or adjustment must be made to bring forth fully?

Don't let anyone or anything hinder you to birth that which God has given and entrusted to you.  

God Bless as we look forward to celebrate with you!

KEEP THE FAITH!

Virtuous Jewel  

CHAPTER 10 - MARY'S EXTRAVAGANT LOVE

A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE

Jesus travels takes Him back to Mary and Martha's house. 

This time it would be His final visit to His friends.  

Jesus had told the disciples what awaited Him as He made His journey to Jerusalem.  They knew He would be crucified because He shared that with them.

JESUS WAS A WANTED MAN!

He had performed so many miracles and raising Lazarus from the dead made quite a stir among the religious and Jewish folks.  Everyone was beginning to be concerned and perhaps beginning to believe that He was indeed the messiah.

He was feeding the people, performing miracles of healing, giving sight to the blind, lame walking... and THE DEAD RAISED.  This was way too much for them to handle.  They were concerned if He raised the dead the living would present more threat.  

There were much concerns among the chief priests and some of the pharisees what will become of their position, power and influence.  Jesus was getting too much attention. Perhaps all the attention and that disturbed them.

Caiaphas made a prophetic statement in John 11:49-50 that he did not understand.. that it is better than one man die than all the people perish.  

Indeed Jesus would die for the entire world...

TODAY'S FOCUS:  Are you wanted for being a follower of Jesus?

• If you were to be arrested for being a child of God would there be enough evidence to convict you that you have been with Jesus?

• What have been your experience with others? (Government official, church, family etc..) as you perform and do the work of the Lord?

• Is anyone threatened by your life or feel because of you they have lost friends, position, power or influence?

Woe!  Watch out Now.... Please share, you can remain anonymous or just be bold like Jesus!

Remember as a servant and follower of Jesus you must bear in mind that people will become uneasy with your authority and anointing.    

God Bless - Keep The Faith

Precious Jewel

THE BUTTERFLY

TRANSFORMATION

Beside the metamorphosis meaning, physic and mathematic meaning, linguistics and biological process, transformation means..
A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.

I would like to use this statement of the Butterfly section of our study...
"Jesus didn't come to make bad people better. He came to transform us into something entirely new."

This statement really brought me to looking at myself.  The story (again you must get the book) has a message so strong that only those who are hardened and willful will not melt at the narrative and descriptive story.  Wow GOD!!!

TODAY'S FOCUS - SHEDDING THE OLD - "Old lives for New"

You see a caterpillar cannot be a better or improved caterpillar - It must changed into a butterfly.
As I began to meditate on that process I saw me born into this world, growing up as a child, teenager, adult and reflected on what has changed about me especially in my spiritual life.  Am I still in my caterpillar skin or have I transformed totally to that of a butterfly, soft velvety, glowing, tender, teachable ready to fly butterfly..? THIS is deep!

Think about this.....
Have you had a thorough dramatic change in form and appearance or are you still struggling in the skins of your chrysalises, (hard outer shell or preparation of transition) of your lower nature? 

Ask... What am I going to do about it?

Ask...  Am I willing to be teachable?

Ask... How am I going to transform?

Jesus offers...
Warm hearts for cold
Robes of Righteousness for sin
Love for hate 
And so much more....

Trade up today and be transformed.  Remember Jesus came to make all things new not better...

God Bless - Keep the Faith!
 

RECEIVING REBUKE

 LEVELS OF DISCIPLINES

Proverbs 3:12 tell us whom the Lord loveth, he rebukes and chastens even as a father does to the child he delights in.  

Isn't it nice to know that it is because we are sons and not bastards God takes the time to discipline us?

The question is are we teachable to receive the disciplines? 

In our studies Martha was rebuked but she accepted the disciplines because she was teachable.  

We see the results on Jesus second visit to their hometown after the death of Lazarus.

No discipline is pleasant at the time it is being applied.  It is sometimes painful, but afterwards it produces great rewards and harvest of righteousness and change to those who have accepted it.  

A person who is teachable also looks and anticipates chastening.... Wow! 

We reflect on the story of little Josh who when ask the question by his dad, "Josh do you need a spanking?"

To which Josh replied, "yes, daddy, I do."  The dad pulled over and Josh got his spanking. Josh embraced his spanking.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  CAN WE EMBRACE OUR DISCIPLINE?

Psalm 94:12-13 KJV states.. "Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy law; that thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.

A HOLY MAKEOVER

There's no doubt that disciplines brings change and gives us a "makeover".   

DO YOU HAVE A TEACHABLE HEART?  Le'ts talk.... 

Think about the disciplines you have had in the past, whether from a parent, teacher, other adult, or from the Lord and express what result you have gained or benefit as a result of it...

For example... Joanna stated that she would not steal because of her mother marching her to return something she took from a store, she wouldn't curse because of her ivory soap experience.. What's yours?  

What discipline has made you better from your teachable heart?

As you let go, let God make you over and commit to be transformed so the jewels of the fires of the process can come through and bless.  

May you have a teachable day by laying down you - and let God make it all new and transform you into.... A brand new man!

GOD BLESS - Keep the faith!

Virtuous Jewel

DOING WHAT JESUS SAYS

ARE YOU AN ANTICHRIST?

Our section start off today by saying, "God's transforming power in our lives is unleashed when we not only listen but also act on what we've heard."

The sad fact is, we can grow so accustomed to god's voice that it no longer moves us. Look at the people spoken of in the following verses.

Ezekiel 33:31-32 states....
And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; for they hear thy words, but they do them not.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  OBEDIENCE

"All God's revelations are sealed until they are opened to us by obedience...
Obey God in the thing He shows you, and instantly the next thing is opened up..
God will never reveal more truth about Himself until you have obeyed what you know already. 

Let's Discus this....
EYE OPENING - MIND ENGANGED - HEART SEARCHING QUESTION

Think on the definition of the word antichrist, (Against Christ) answer the following:
Are you acting as Antichrist if you are:

• Disobedient to God's commandments?

• Hear the gospel or a word from God and do not do or carry out it's message?

• Do not exercise qualities of Christ i.e..... love, forgiveness, compassion etc...?

• Knowingly living and walking in sin and unrighteousness?

• Refusing Christ?

What do you think of  Kathleen Norris statement,..
" Each of us acts as an Antichrist, whenever we hear the gospel and do not do it"

Jesus says, if we love Him we will do what He commands.

James says in James 1:22
Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

God bless you as you search your hearts today.

Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel

 

 

 

 

TEACHABLE MOMENTS

A CHOICE TO LEARN OR NOT TO LEARN

In Luke 10:38-42 and John 11,12 we see two different Martha's.
One before she opened her heart and the other after her teachable heart was taught a few lessons. 
Although she had some of her same characteristics, she was a little more tender because she had a new kind of intimacy with Jesus after she applied His corrections.

This time she left the guest inside and ran outside to meet Jesus. 

What was different this time?  Her faith in her master made the difference.  It was because of this Jesus was able to reveal Himself to her as the Resurrection and the Life.   She was able to respond also by saying, "I believe that you are the Christ, the son of God Who was to come into the world."  John 11:27. 

We can get a new heart like Martha once we make the choice to be teachable. 

TODAY'S FOCUS:  Do You Have Ears?

God still speaks today and will reveal Himself to us through our circumstances in our hearts, by His Spirit or through the word and scriptures.  But...

Are you willing to "shema" (hear)?

Are you conveniently letting God's voice be drowned out by your daily busyness?

Are you deliberately refusing to listen?

Are you afraid to face what He has to say?

Regardless of your answers or reason, if you refuse to listen to the Lord you shut Him out.  You are telling Him you don't want to shema.  

Today we ask....

• Have you been willing to listen to God by taking time out to hear His voice? 

• How does God speak to you?

 

• Has God spoken to you about something in your life?

• How have you responded to His disciplines?

I pray today that you will make it a matter of interest to frequently listen to His voice even when you pray you must stop and listen to what He has to say. 
It is a good practice to do it at the start of the day.  Listen to His instructions and directives for the day.  Listen to His urging and nudging throughout the day, and listen to His message at the end of your day. 

HE THAT HAVE EARS TO HEAR LET HIM HEAR!

God Bless and remember to ...... KEEP THE FAITH!

Virtuous Jewel

MARTHA'S TEACHABLE HEART - Chapter 9

A TEACHABLE HEART

God loves children because they learn easily.  Their minds are not loaded and they don't have preconceived ideas that keep them from learning something new and receiving it.

God chose men without resumes, education and no evangelistically work experience because they had teachable hearts. 

Martha had a teachable heart.  she accepted and heard what he had to say about her attitude even when His words crossed her will.

TODAY'S FOCUS:  Are You Teachable? (Chart from Mary Heart in a Martha World)

Consider the following statements to give you an idea of your teachability quotient. 
Answer (U) for Usually; (S) for Sometimes; and (R) for Rarely. 

	U	S	R
I feel comfortable asking for advice.   I easily admit when I’m wrong.   I enjoy reading for information rather than escape.   I’m able to receive criticism without being hurt.   I enjoy listening to other peoples’ thoughts and opinions without feeling the need to express my own.   When I read something in the Bible, I automatically think of ways to apply it.   I enjoy church and Bible classes and usually take notes.   I’m able to disagree with someone without feeling like I have to debate the issue.   I’m willing to look at all sides of a situation before I form an opinion.   I’d rather be righteous than always have to be “right.”

Give yourself 3 points for each U answer, 2 points for each S, and 0 points for every R.  Then add the numbers.  If you scored 24-30 points, you are well on your way to a teachable heart.  If you scored 15-23, keep at it!  You are definitely trainable.  If you scored 0-14, you may need to make your teachability quotient a matter of prayer, because you'll find a teachable heart is one of life's greatest treasures. 

God wants to teach us but we must spend a little more time in the Living Room instead of being busy in the kitchen.  Martha learned that - what about you?

May you be encouraged - God bless you!

Keep The Faith

Virtuous Jewel

JESUS UNDERSTANDS

JESUS WEEPS WITH US

 John 11:35 - Jesus Wept
It's nice to know that we have someone who can understand what we are going through because he has also suffered like us.  He understands:

• Death and Sorrow
• Pain and hurt
• Temptation
• Poverty
• Frustration
• Weariness
• Disappointment
• Rejection
• Ridicule
• Loneliness

Because of this we can trust Him with our situation (s); Not only does he have first hand knowledge, but He is acquainted with it personally. 

TODAY'S FOCUS:  Exercise - Search, Meditate and Apply the Word

Today maybe a little different but sometimes it takes a little work on your part to show your determination and faith. 

Looking at the above, list the area (s) that reflect your present situation, take the time to find scriptures in your concordance that shows where Jesus or someone in the bible shared that same experience.  Read it aloud to yourself at least twice and let it sink in your spirit.  Know that you are not alone and that God weeps with you, feels your pain, is always ready to hear and answer your cry for help and give you hope. 

Be encouraged and know that someday in the sweet by and by the Savior who weeps with you will wipe away every tear from your eye. 

GOD BLESS YOU and always remember to...... KEEP THE FAITH!

Precious Jewel

DEVELOPING FAITH

A CALL OF SURRENDER

Mourning was an important and sacred duty for the people of the Jewish faith.  It was so important that if the deceased did not have enough friends and family to mourn, wailers would be hired to ensure the dead was sent off properly.  It was said that the louder the mourning the better.

Mary and Martha did not need to hire any because Lazarus was well loved.  Family and friends came from near and far to support and be with the sisters in their time of grief.  Again we see a replay of a houseful of company when Jesus was coming into Bethany.

BUT THIS TIME IT WAS DIFFERENT! What made it so different?
When someone brought the news that Jesus was near notice... Martha ran out to meet Him. 
This time the guest, duties and all other distractions had to come second because she understood that Jesus was and is THE BETTER PART!

When Jesus met her she was remarkably different, her conversation was different to the Martha He met the first time.  She was not trying to manipulate or make excuses about her sister, this time Martha was the one searching and surrendering to the Lord.  She was truly experiencing Having a Mary's Heart in a Martha's world.  This time where was Mary?

GOD'S PLAN IS RELEASED WHEN WE BELIEVE AND OBEY

That's what Martha did.  She believed God even when the things He asked seem impractical. 

We see that in her statement when Jesus asked to removed the stone.  She said to him after four days he stinketh.  But when he spoke to her he told her if she could believe she would see the glory of God.  They responded by removing the stone.  Glory to God and the resurrection power of Jesus went down in history so today we can have Hope.  HALLELUJAH!

I wrote in detail today so you can know...
The "end" is never the end; it is only the beginning.

TODAY'S FOCUS:  THE THREE DAY PATTERN

As you focus on the following, see it as a template for your suffering, trials or challenges

• TRADGEDY

• DARKNESS

• TRIUMPH

Look at a past situation and apply the template as in the story of Lazarus, Joseph and Job.  Their tragedy, the journey of darkness where God seemed far away and then the victory of their triumph. 
Then consider what you are presently facing and use the template to outline your outcome.

God is faithful.  Know that though tragedy may come followed by a period of darkness, triumph is waiting for there's victory ahead.

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God Bless you - KEEP THE FAITH!

Precious Jewel

GOD'S GRAMMAR LESSONS

GOD'S DELAYS ARE NOT DENIALS

A delay in an answer to your request is not a sign of God not hearing you but it is a sign of His love.  The timing may not be the right timing or He may just want you and others to see His goodness. 

RULE #1:  Never put a period where God puts a comma

The word states that God's ways are not our ways, and his thoughts are not our thoughts.  His timing and answers very rarely coincides with ours.  It is stated...
"While God is never late, He's rarely." early."

RULE #2: Don't put a comma where God puts a period

When He says it over - It's done! When God ends the chapter and says goodbye to a thing we must accept it.  He knows what is best for us

TODAY'S FOCUS:  Search your lives and consider the following:

• What has God put a comma on in your life? Are you believing Him to bring it to pass?

• What has God put a period on?  Are you still trying to retrieve it or bring it back to life?

Remember as your reflect, His commas may not be our commas, and His periods may not be ours so let's make sure that we seek His directions to answer and respond so our grammar lessons can be accurate.

God bless you and always remember to KEEP THE FAITH!

Precious Jewel

 

GOD'S LOVE TARRIES

God's Love Sometimes Tarries

When the news of Lazarus reached Jesus He stayed where He was for two more days.
We know the end of the story that He tarried on purpose and saw the end result. 

Many religious teachers and others develop the principle that "there is no death without sin, and there is no suffering without iniquity."  It is believed where there is affliction there is sin.

In those days the question was asked, who did sin?
Was it the man or his parents or....?
The religious elite and the common folks were big on cause and effect.

Trusting God's Character

Q5 "We only trust people we know.  If you're struggling to trust God, it may be because you don't really know God."  We come to know God better through His Word.  What do the following verses reveal about our heavenly Father?

• Psalm 27:1     "The Lord is ___________________________________
• Psalm 34:18   "The Lord is ___________________________________
• Psalm 100:5  " The Lord is ___________________________________
• Psalm 145:8  "The Lord is ____________________________________

TODAY'S FOCUS: 

Are you going through an experience that you feel is a result of cause and effect of something that you have done?  Why do you feel that way?

Let God's love and the words used to the man in question speak to your heart today

Neither this man nor his parents sinned.  John 3:2

Remember you are cherished, blessed, highly favored and loved!
Read Luke 12:6-7

God Bless You and Keep the Faith!!

Precious Jewel

LESSONS FROM LAZARUS

A PUZZLING PLOT

After Jesus visited the sisters there was a new peace, a new joy and new love in Martha and Mary's home. 

The plot seem to take a turn for the worse when Lazarus got sick.  It appears that Lazarus and Jesus were very close from the message that was sent to Jesus.
Lord, Behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. John 11:3.
When the news came to Jesus, He told them that the sickness was not unto death but for the glory of God.  That gave them much hope, but then Lazarus died. 

GOD HAD OTHER PLANS....  A GREATER GLORY!

God's will does not always proceed in a straight line, and  we will not always see the connection from one point to another.  We will not always understand His plans.  But they will always work together for our good according to Romans 8:28

FOCUS:  What's Your Story?

Satan does his best to mess things up in the natural even after we have received word from God whether in dreams, a word or even a message from God Himself.  But God will allow our bad circumstances to be transformed to our best good. 

Reflecting on the death of Lazarus, the life of Joseph after he was given the dream of the moon and stars bowing down to him and his journey when life took a different turn, and the story of Daniel when he was thrown in the lion's den we see that God had a plan for the circumstances they faced. 

Lazarus - For the glory of God so men can believe that He was sent and see the power of God

Joseph - To save his family and known world from starvation

Daniel - To serve as a catalyst for the conversion of a nation.

God's plan is for His glory.  It may not always flow with our thinking or logic, but it always works out for our good, our promotion and positioning etc.. in His perfect will.

Do you have an experience that seemed like God was taking you a different route that made no sense to what you know to be His plan for your life?  Maybe you had a vision or given a word that something good was going to happen or come to pass and things took on a different turn?  Perhaps you got a disappointment that affected your life, grieved you and you didn't understand at first the purpose for the experience, but afterwards you realized that God had to discomfort you to take you to your next level and fulfill His plan for your life. 

Your story matters to Jesus - Please share so others can be encouraged.
(State the experience, the turn in journey and the end result)

GOD BLESS - Keep the Faith!


Precious Jewel

A STABLE CENTER

GYROSCOPE

One dictionary meaning states that a gyroscope is a device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis that is itself free to alter in direction.  The orientation of the axis is not affected by tilting of the mounting; so gyroscopes can be used to provide stability or maintain a reference direction in navigation systems, automatic pilots and stabilizers. 

As defined, gyroscopes are stabilizers.  They are used to stabilize planes in turbulent weather, steady ships that are sailing through raging seas and guide them automatically by their compasses.

TODAY'S FOCUS - WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GYROSCOPE?

• Who is your center?

• What's Holding you up from the turbulence of life and from raging storms?

• Are you ready to spin, steady and make your hoops dance?

Let's do an exercise.

Get out of the kitchen and go into the living room so you can have intimacy
You can choose to light a fragrance candle or soft music or do one of your creativity
Close your eyes and allow God's presence to inhabit your mind and place
Ask Him to center Himself steady in the center
Think about all of your hula hoops (circumstances, chaotic and turbulence of life)
Begin one by one to surrender them to the Lord
Watch how he takes them and makes them dance
Watch how He turns the spinning into a steady, stable gyroscope and guides by the compass of His eternal love.

You may elect to write a short story of your hula loops, place Jesus in the center and state how you will allow Him to steady and spin them around. Be creative.

Today, I ask that you allow the Lord Jesus Christ to be the center of your life by choosing the Better Part. 

Remember you don't need to master the hula loops - You need the MASTER Himself.

God bless you and have a wonderful weekend!

Keep the Faith!

Precious Jewel

THREE LITTLE KEYS TO THE BETTER PART

CONSISTENCY - CREATIVITY - CONVERSATION

These little keys are three simple truths that can make all the difference to enjoy the better part and powerful to open stubborn and willful doors.  They will help you keep your center.

CONSISTENCE PRACTICE

Most great performers became great men after much intense and consistent practice.  The term, "practice makes perfect" holds much truth.  One definition for the word practice means:
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.  Whether it is to acquire or maintain expertise in an area of skill one must practice.  Ask a basketball player or an athlete.  No matter how great you are to remain active you must  practice to keep yourself fit or sharpen your skills

Consistency does not necessary mean perfection but going at it and refusing to give up.  When you do this it will become a part of your lifestyle and will build and or strengthen relationship. 

CREATIVE STRATEGIES

Put creativity into your daily time with God so it does not become a routine, boring or a ritual. 
Use variety of methods, means... i.e... versions of the bible, format of study,  resources, systems.

A LITTLE CONVERSATION

Conversation is between more than one.  It involves dialogue and communication that is two way. Speaking and then listening.  It is recommended to read and open up your heart to hear.  It is so important to the conversation TO LISTEN so you don't miss opportunities or the real message. 

These Three Cs' will enable you to be filled with the full measure of God and allow you to establish your center in Christ. 

TODAY'S FOCUS: 

•  A reflection of Daniel, David and Jesus, How consistent are you in taking time out for the better part?

• What are your suggestions (besides what's in our bible studies) would you recommend as creative ideas for spending time with God?

• What format do you use in your conversation?

Get back on track with your quiet times.  It may require a little creativity in your spiritual diet, but conversing with God in prayer, journaling or opening up your spirit to Him you will be able to enjoy the better part.


God Bless - Keep the Faith

Julie Rhymer

 

THERE'S GOT TO BE MORE!

Are you Soaking WET or DRY?

I too can relate to Joanna Weaver's story of being spiritually dry - "DRY-bone DRY!!!
Those hula hoops keeps us preoccupied even in our prayer time.  As J. Sidlow Baxter describes his battle to reestablish his regular devotional time, I saw myself revealed. 

We struggle with our will and the will to spend time with God, but consistency and pressing despite our emotions will allow us to come together. 

IT MUST BE AN ACT OF THE WILL.  God will not force himself on us, he wants us to come willingly and freely to be taught and nurtured by Him. 

THERE'S GOT TO BE MORE! - DO YOU WANT MORE? 

How hungry you are for God will determine how much time you will put into spending time with Him.  If you are hungry you will do anything and everything to be filled.  There is also the assurance of the word that says, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled. 

Today's Focus:  Make a plan to set aside time for God!

• Get yourself a note book and a pen
• Find a quiet place where you can have your thoughts all to yourself without distraction
• Write out your daily routine and activities 
• Deliberately mark out time with God first thing in the morning
• Map out some spots of alone/quiet time throughout your schedule
• Spend some uninterrupted evening time with Him

I know this is going to be difficult at first, but you are not alone.  I still struggle with correcting and adjusting my time with Him.  I  have started again and I am really enjoying it.  I still have dry periods but I remain consistent, and I see the blessings and fruits of being faithful.

Please let me know how this has helped you by commenting on this page. 
I love you and want you to join me on this journey to become more intimate in our relationship with God and enjoy a more abundant life. 

God bless - Keep the Faith!

Precious Jewel
 

THE BETTER PART

First Things First

If we take the time and put God first everything else will fall into place.
The saying.... If we take care of His business He will take care of ours is powerfully true.  Read Matthew 6:33 -  It's a proven guarantee. 


We were created for the fullness of God. 

It is sad that most people want enough of God to make them happy, but not enough of Him to make them change. 

Today's focus: Are we too full for comfort?

As we go through our day we can be cumbered and filled with the busyness of life, our crowded schedules, lack of enthusiasm for worship and bible reading, procrastination or laziness. 

Martha's excuse was duty what's your excuse?
Which of these keeps you from spending regular time with God?
(Please list the things you have to do under the category that affects your intimacy with God.) 

• Duties as a woman?

 

• Children and family activity

 

• Laziness

 Please remember that anything that keeps you from spending regular time with God is sin!
He needs first place or else we will not be able to accomplish the tasks of a busy life. 

It's a choice to make Him the "CENTER" and FIRST in our lives - It takes time and effort!

God Bless - Keep the faith
 
Precious Jewel.