Where are you at?

“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
- Col. 1:17 (NIV)

Where are you at today? Is it a good day? Is it a bad one? Is it one where you found it incredibly hard to get out of bed? Did you wake up this morning glad that today had finally come? Where are you today?

Now, where’s your heart today? Is it burdened by the cares of this day? Is it singing and dancing for sheer joy? Is it hurt and wondering how to go on? Is it tired and just wants to rest or stop or get off this crazy track you’re on?

Where’s your God today? Is he relegated to some small space, tucked away until you arrive at church? Or your small group? Was he left at home? Or was he your first thought this morning? Is he perhaps front and center? Does he feel near to you or far away?

Spiritual Vitamins A to Z

Remember to take your vitamins every day!

Anxious? Take Vitamin A. “All things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

Blue? Take Vitamin B. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” (Psalm 103:1)

Crushed? Take Vitamin C. “Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

Depressed? Take Vitamin D. “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)

Empty? Take Vitamin E. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.” (Psalm 100:4)

Fearful? Take Vitamin F. “Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God.” (Isaiah 41:10)

Who He Is

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be…
Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!

He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!

The world can’t understand him,
The armies can’t defeat Him,
The schools can’t explain Him,
and The leaders can’t ignore Him.

Herod couldn’t kill Him,
The Pharisees couldn’t confuse Him,
and The people couldn’t hold Him!

Nero couldn’t crush Him,
Hitler couldn’t silence Him,
The New Age can’t replace Him,
and Donahue can’t explain Him away!

Reaching Out With Care

“You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being `care-full,’ you’ll find yourselves cared for.” – [esvignore]Matthew 5:7[/esvignore] (The Message)

What does it mean to live on this side of the Resurrection? It means to care for others and their needs. To be “care-full,” to be filled with care, one must first make room. Jesus calls us to care for others as we care for ourselves. I believe there are two reasons why we fail to make room in our hearts and minds for others.

Sometimes we fail to make room to be “care-full,” because we are centered on self. We get so concerned with our own needs, that we simply don’t have room to take on the needs of others. We tend to see our needs as the greatest and most urgent. Theologians call this “hubris” or excessive pride.

Paid In Full

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry.

He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. But he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door and, instead of asking for a meal, he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”

“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.”

He said….. “Then I thank you from my heart.”

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically,but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

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