Happy Monday, as I sit from behind the glass watching rain drops dance off the pane, watching the wind howl down through the canyon and watching the birds trying to eat as much as they can before it gets to windy and they have to seek shelter I sat and lifted prayer for them, for the flowers and plants on my porch and for all who will have to be out in this weather today! I sat for a very long time being so thankful for all who come and share in my blog with me, for all who come and lift me in prayer and who come and pray with me for the ones who are so desperately in need. It is a great joy to me to know that there are so many who give time and time again when the call to prayer is made....
Today I have to touch on a subject that really caught my attention yesterday, I sat and watched "general conference" an LDS meeting that takes place 2 times a year where leaders of the different areas of the church speak to the masses, it is broadcast all over the world and is one of the high points of the church every year. As I sat listening to President Monson speak I could feel the spirit all around me in my little box apartment, several things he spoke on seemed as if he were speaking directly to me, I thought...Heavenly Father you are really needing me to understand this aren't you....the topic was OBEDIENCE....yes obedience in all facets of life, being reverent to the LORD in all things and at all times, not just when you need something....
I love what it means...
So many times we get so caught up in our needs, what we are without, what are we going to do, how are we going to make it, what, when, how?????? that we forget about all the times we have made it, that we forget about the what, how, whens that plagued us in the past!!! Let me ask you how did we get through the mania then, how did we overcome the stress and worry then, what took place for you to make it out of the treacherous waters and back on dry land? Do we get so caught up in our lives that when things are going good it is what it is but when things begin to go south we get in a panic, begin to have anxiety, stress, cry, worry????? Yes I do this and I am sure many of you do as well...I have to learn to be obedient in trusting God every single day, I have to be obedient and believe that his plan is the best plan and that he will bring me through whatever is taking place...I have to appreciate him daily and I have to quit being a worry wart! I am going to start today in being obedient in all ways of my life so that he will be pleased with me and the way I am living.
Another thing that really gets to me is people who talk the talk but do not walk the walk...you know what I am talking about....In the mormon world these people are referred to as "mile or more" mormons....this meaning they live their lives worthily as long as they are within a mile of their ward house....but as soon as they are a mile or more away all stops are off and they pretty much do whatever they want to do....Do they really think God's vision is only a mile? I think his vision is never ending, in fact I am sure of it....People that are only real on Sunday and at church are mocking God and I do not think he is very happy with that! When it comes down to it...you are only kidding yourself!!! I read a quote once that said.....
do you get what I am saying...If you are just playing the game wishing for others to think you are something you are not....get with the program and get with getting real today...
It is never to late to get back on track, it is never to late to become the person you are pretending to be, it is never to late in God's eyes, not even when you are on your death bed making ready for your journey...IT IS NOT TO LATE...
The first step is to honestly and sincerely take Christ as your Savior...pray with me if you will
Dear Lord,
I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that don’t please you. I have lived my life for myself. I am sorry and I repent. I ask you to forgive me. I believe that you died on the cross for me, to save me. You did what I could not do for myself. I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life, I give it to you. Help me to live every day in a way that pleases you. I love you, Lord, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you.
Amen.
Look at the areas in your life that need repair and begin by making changes today, no matter if you are the drinker who loses sight when you drink, no matter if you are selling yourself for money, no matter if you are hiding in the closet taking drugs, no matter if you are flirting with the devil, no matter what you have done in your life, no matter what...GOD LOVES YOU, and he wants so badly for you to fall on your knees with faith, trust, and belief in him. He will forgive you of anything you have done, he will LOVE you unconditionally and all he asks is that you honor his name and that you love him back...
If you are swimming in an ocean of dispair, if the waves are crashing all about you, if the undertow is trying to sweep you away...LOOK UP, LOOK UP, and take the hand of GOD. Let him bring you safely to the shore! He will, every single time, but you must do your part....you must learn from your mistakes and you must change the way you do things...
If any of you need help with this I am here for you, I will help you to overcome and to see the LOVE that is there for you...YES YOU...you are a child of GOD and you deserve all of the blessings he has to give you! I once was lost, so lost that I never in my wildest dreams thought he would forgive me, I once was sinking in quick sand, I was "shame" not just ashamed...but "shame" itself, there is nothing you can tell me that will shock me, there is nothing that is unforgivable with the exception of denying Christ. When I found my footing and I reached up to HIM was the day I began to live....I do not pretend that my life is all roses and herbal tea...I don't even pretend that it is dandelions and old coffee, but it is my life, it is filled with LOVE for Christ and it is filled with hope and faith...I dare to think what would have become of me had I not felt the promptings of our LORD, I dare to think what would have become of me....I don't love my life at this very moment, but I love the fact that I have GOD, JESUS CHRIST, and the HOLY SPIRIT, with me to carry me through the rough patches...I am sure each of you has read this but I want to post it today in the hopes that if you are feeling alone you will realize that you will never walk alone when you have CHRIST in your heart. let him love you today, accept his love and have a constant companion...
"One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
by Margaret Fishback Powers
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