"and in Him you have been made complete." Col. 2: 10
I get so excited when God speaks directly to my heart. A few days ago I set out to pick myself a bouquet of flowers out of my zinnia bed. A precious friend had given me a very colorful teapot for my birthday and that teapot was the vase for my bouquet. I needed just the right color yellow, orange and pink blossoms for a perfect bouquet. As I was picking on one side of the bed I spotted a beautiful yellow blossom on the other side so I go over to pick that special one. As I got close to it I dicovered that a few of the petals were missing and I said to that blossom," Oh, you are not as pretty as I thought", and then just left that blossom and went on to another one. Along the way I cut off a few dead blossoms and threw them away!!! (you know where I am going with this, don't you?)
Yes, God spoke directly to my heart. "My Princess, you always look complete to Me and I will never throw you away. I see you complete in My Son. You are always beautiful in my sight."
My precious blog friends, He sees you the same way...go ahead and smile...it's OK!!!
"Father, I thank you for loving and cherishing me the way you do. Make your love real to each person reading this post today. In Jesus complete Name, I pray."Amen
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Happy 4th of July
God Bless America!!!
Have a Happy 4th of July holiday....enjoy Jesus as you enjoy your family, friends and food. All are God's gift to us.
Father, you truly will bless America as your children humble ourselves and pray and turn from our wicked ways. Make your presence known in a special way to our troops serving their country both at home and on foreign soil. In Jesus Name, I pray." Amen
Have a Happy 4th of July holiday....enjoy Jesus as you enjoy your family, friends and food. All are God's gift to us.
Father, you truly will bless America as your children humble ourselves and pray and turn from our wicked ways. Make your presence known in a special way to our troops serving their country both at home and on foreign soil. In Jesus Name, I pray." Amen
Friday, June 3, 2011
Tuesdays with Tiz
Joy or Happiness
"Rejoice in the Lord Always and again I say rejoice!" Phillipians 4:4
What is Joy? Can I always experience Joy as God instructs me to do?
Joy is a fruit of the Spirit so every believer in Jesus Christ has Joy. We have the kind of Joy that convinces unbelievers that Christ can make a difference in the life of a believer. Joy is not a good feeling or comfortable surroundings. Joy is a Person...Joy is Jesus!!!
"Joy is the flag flown over the castle of our heart announcing the King is in residence."1 That statement makes me all happy inside!!! Is the flag of Joy flying over the castle of my heart?? Yes, because the King is in residence!!! Yes, I have typed myself into the Glory Zone again!!
Happiness is dependent on happenings so even as believers we are not always "happy" but we can know Joy in the midst of unhappy circumstances. Do I hear a Praise?
"Father, I praise you as the Joy of my heart. I thank you that You are my Joy. I pray that each person reading this post today will experience You as their Joy today no matter what is going on in their life. In Jesus Joyous Name, I pray." Amen
1. Chuck Swindoll, "Laugh Again, a study of Phillipians"
"Rejoice in the Lord Always and again I say rejoice!" Phillipians 4:4
What is Joy? Can I always experience Joy as God instructs me to do?
Joy is a fruit of the Spirit so every believer in Jesus Christ has Joy. We have the kind of Joy that convinces unbelievers that Christ can make a difference in the life of a believer. Joy is not a good feeling or comfortable surroundings. Joy is a Person...Joy is Jesus!!!
"Joy is the flag flown over the castle of our heart announcing the King is in residence."1 That statement makes me all happy inside!!! Is the flag of Joy flying over the castle of my heart?? Yes, because the King is in residence!!! Yes, I have typed myself into the Glory Zone again!!
Happiness is dependent on happenings so even as believers we are not always "happy" but we can know Joy in the midst of unhappy circumstances. Do I hear a Praise?
"Father, I praise you as the Joy of my heart. I thank you that You are my Joy. I pray that each person reading this post today will experience You as their Joy today no matter what is going on in their life. In Jesus Joyous Name, I pray." Amen
1. Chuck Swindoll, "Laugh Again, a study of Phillipians"
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday with Tiz
Heaven and Hell
My church has been in a Sunday through Wednesday revival this week.
Tuesday night our speaker spoke on Heaven. Oh, friends, the description was so vivid you could just bask in the beauty of Heaven. I could taste the heavenly food and smell the heavenly flowers. Heaven, a real place where there is no pain or suffering of any kind.
And then Wednesday night he spoke on Hell!!! Friends, the description was so vivid you could smell the smoke and hear the cries of the occupants. Hell, a real place where there is nothing but pain and suffering of all kinds.
As I have thought about those two sermons, I ask myself the question, "Did I receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior so I could go to Heaven or so I could avoid Hell?" My answer is "No". If there was not a Heaven to go to or a Hell to stay out of, I would still want to be a Believer in Jesus Christ. He is my life!!!. Heaven will be my future glorious home, meanwhile, I will walk the Victorious Grace Walk with Him day by day!!!! Do I hear a praise?
"Father, I praise You for who You are. I thank you that as a Believer in Jesus Christ, I have the assurance of Heaven as my final destination, plus, I have You as my Life today. I pray that everyone reading this post today will have the same assurance. I also pray that they will experience YOU in their daily walk. In Jesus precious Name, I pray. Amen"
My church has been in a Sunday through Wednesday revival this week.
Tuesday night our speaker spoke on Heaven. Oh, friends, the description was so vivid you could just bask in the beauty of Heaven. I could taste the heavenly food and smell the heavenly flowers. Heaven, a real place where there is no pain or suffering of any kind.
And then Wednesday night he spoke on Hell!!! Friends, the description was so vivid you could smell the smoke and hear the cries of the occupants. Hell, a real place where there is nothing but pain and suffering of all kinds.
As I have thought about those two sermons, I ask myself the question, "Did I receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior so I could go to Heaven or so I could avoid Hell?" My answer is "No". If there was not a Heaven to go to or a Hell to stay out of, I would still want to be a Believer in Jesus Christ. He is my life!!!. Heaven will be my future glorious home, meanwhile, I will walk the Victorious Grace Walk with Him day by day!!!! Do I hear a praise?
"Father, I praise You for who You are. I thank you that as a Believer in Jesus Christ, I have the assurance of Heaven as my final destination, plus, I have You as my Life today. I pray that everyone reading this post today will have the same assurance. I also pray that they will experience YOU in their daily walk. In Jesus precious Name, I pray. Amen"
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tuesdays with Tiz
He is Risen
"He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said." Matthew 28:6a
The words of a great old hymn, which we sang in church at Easter time, have gone round and round in my head today..."I serve a risen Savior"
The chorus goes like this:
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
(if you know this song, stop and sing it...you can google it...music and all)
Praise God, we serve a RISEN Savior. This risen Savior is ALIVE...This risen Savior has given us His Life...This risen Savior is all we need to experience the abundant, victorious life He purchased for us. Glory!!!
Enjoy Easter...Enjoy Jesus because He enjoys you!!!
"Father, I praise you for giving us a Risen Savior. I pray that each person reading this post today will enjoy and rest in you as they celebrate Easter. I thank you for the blessing of celebrating the death, burial and resurrection of your Son. In The Name of our Risen Savior, I pray." Amen
"He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said." Matthew 28:6a
The words of a great old hymn, which we sang in church at Easter time, have gone round and round in my head today..."I serve a risen Savior"
The chorus goes like this:
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
(if you know this song, stop and sing it...you can google it...music and all)
Praise God, we serve a RISEN Savior. This risen Savior is ALIVE...This risen Savior has given us His Life...This risen Savior is all we need to experience the abundant, victorious life He purchased for us. Glory!!!
Enjoy Easter...Enjoy Jesus because He enjoys you!!!
"Father, I praise you for giving us a Risen Savior. I pray that each person reading this post today will enjoy and rest in you as they celebrate Easter. I thank you for the blessing of celebrating the death, burial and resurrection of your Son. In The Name of our Risen Savior, I pray." Amen
Monday, April 4, 2011
Tuesdays with Tiz
Enjoy the Sonshine
"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid." Psalms 27:1
A few mornings ago I was driving to work and the fog was really bad. I could only see two car lengths ahead of me so I was driving very slow. Even though I could only see a short distance in front of me I could see on both sides of the road. The grass was very green, red bud bushes, wisteria and dogwood blossoms....very pretty. In just a short while the fog lifted and the sun lit up the whole area. And then a short time and the fog was very thick again. Finally the fog lifted and the sun shined the rest of the way and I enjoyed the beautiful summer flowers until I got to work. For a while there I had a hard time believing this earth was ever cursed!!!
Have you ever felt that your life was so fogged up that you could not see your way clearly? I am so thankful that life does not stay fogged up...the SON shines through and I can see the beauty of life again. Oh, the fog may return but the Son never fails to come through and light my way. I have typed myself into the Glory Zone again!!!
"Father, I praise You as the Light of my life. Thanks for your faithfullness to lift the fogs of my life. I ask you to bless each one reading this post today with the warmth of your light and your presence in their life. In Jesus Name, I pray." Amen
"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid." Psalms 27:1
A few mornings ago I was driving to work and the fog was really bad. I could only see two car lengths ahead of me so I was driving very slow. Even though I could only see a short distance in front of me I could see on both sides of the road. The grass was very green, red bud bushes, wisteria and dogwood blossoms....very pretty. In just a short while the fog lifted and the sun lit up the whole area. And then a short time and the fog was very thick again. Finally the fog lifted and the sun shined the rest of the way and I enjoyed the beautiful summer flowers until I got to work. For a while there I had a hard time believing this earth was ever cursed!!!
Have you ever felt that your life was so fogged up that you could not see your way clearly? I am so thankful that life does not stay fogged up...the SON shines through and I can see the beauty of life again. Oh, the fog may return but the Son never fails to come through and light my way. I have typed myself into the Glory Zone again!!!
"Father, I praise You as the Light of my life. Thanks for your faithfullness to lift the fogs of my life. I ask you to bless each one reading this post today with the warmth of your light and your presence in their life. In Jesus Name, I pray." Amen
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesdays with Tiz
How can a Woman not Love the Lord
. He is a gentleman
. He is confident
. He is a provider and protector
. He is rich and powerful
. He owns everything
. There is nothing He would not do for me
. He perfects all things concerning me
. He anticipates my wants and needs
. Every day He tells me and shows me how much He loves me
. I don't have to perform in order to earn His love.
. He keeps all of His promises
. No one can influence His opinion of me
. He is the ultimate intimate partner
. He can't "disown" me because I am a part of Him
. He prepares a table before ME
. He covers me and doen't expose me
. He wrote His loving words down for me.
NOW THAT'S LOVE!!!
Any man, who wants pointers on how to love a woman, should study GOD!!!
. He is a gentleman
. He is confident
. He is a provider and protector
. He is rich and powerful
. He owns everything
. There is nothing He would not do for me
. He perfects all things concerning me
. He anticipates my wants and needs
. Every day He tells me and shows me how much He loves me
. I don't have to perform in order to earn His love.
. He keeps all of His promises
. No one can influence His opinion of me
. He is the ultimate intimate partner
. He can't "disown" me because I am a part of Him
. He prepares a table before ME
. He covers me and doen't expose me
. He wrote His loving words down for me.
NOW THAT'S LOVE!!!
Any man, who wants pointers on how to love a woman, should study GOD!!!
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