Hello everyone:) I'm sorry for not updating you on the latest and greatest happenings in my life.
Life has been full of surprises and interesting situations. Let's just say that I need lots and lots of prayer.
Specifically:
1. Pray that I'll find a job. I've been searching since I got laid off last September and I've been rejected due to: Bad Credit (Unable to pay credit cards since I don't have a steady income), Overqualified, Bad Fit
2. Pray for my financial situation. I owe more than $50000.00 in credit card bills, I'm behind on Child Support payments and Ex-Wife payments, any kind of payment. I'm behind and it is going to take God to get me out of this jam.
3. Pray for my court appearance. I was served with papers to execute a lien against me for "child support arrears".
Now for the Praises:
1. JESUS IS LORD!
2. JESUS IS LORD!
3. JESUS IS LORD!
As Job said at the end of chapter 2, "...the LORD gives and the LORD takes away. Blessed be the name of the LORD."
I will be heading down to Frisco, North Carolina, to help out my brother Bob McBride and crew with finishing the Indoor Skatepark and Worship Complex they started there almost a year ago.
Even in the midst of my chaotic life, I will not stop serving the LORD through serving others. I find comfort in focusing on others. It takes my "fretting factor" away.
When you get the chance, check out one of my friend's blogs:
http://dandybopeep.blogspot.com
Her name is Danielle and she is a really neat person and a sister in the LORD Jesus Christ. She's living in Kiwiland (New Zealand), and exploring the many wonders of God's Creation down there. She makes me laugh with her perspective on life and the Jesus that I see in her, makes me smile:) It is a beautiful thing to see the Love Light of Jesus shining in other believers. Because when Jesus' Love shines, so many people see it. That is what the LORD wants us to do. Share His Love for us through the relationships that we develop through love. Then God opens up a door to share the Love of Jesus (The Gospel) with them.
God Bless You All and remember...
The LORD God Almighty, He Reigns!
Maranatha!
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Lent
What is Lent?
Here's Webster's cut on Lent -
Middle English lente springtime, Lent, from Old English lencten; akin to Old High German lenzin spring
Date: 13th century
: the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter observed by the Roman Catholic, Eastern, and some Protestant churches as a period of penitence and fasting
Lent reminds me about sacrifice. Putting myself below others, in humble servitude.
In today's culture, everything is about "ME." Esteeming others above myself is viewed as uncommon and doesn't make sense.
Here's what Jesus says about Esteeming others above oneself -
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’[f] 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
Matthew 5: 38-42 NKJV
Pretty radical thinking and living wouldn't you say.
My first reaction to someone who wants something from me is "Get your own...this is my stuff..." I am naturally a child of wrath. Anger, envy, covetousness, lust, pride, deceit come so easily to me. It is part of my make-up.
Since Jesus has taken over my life, I am a new creation in Him. He has paid my price for all of my sins past, present and future. He encourages me to live a Holy life, not a perfect life. As Paul wrote, "...strive to live a life of perfection through our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ..."
So with Lent upon us, I ask myself "What can I do? What can I bring as an offering to you LORD?"
I will bring myself, warts and all, and ask the LORD to change me, break me, rearrange me into the willing open vessel that He wants me to be.
God Bless You,
Alex
Here's Webster's cut on Lent -
Middle English lente springtime, Lent, from Old English lencten; akin to Old High German lenzin spring
Date: 13th century
: the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter observed by the Roman Catholic, Eastern, and some Protestant churches as a period of penitence and fasting
Lent reminds me about sacrifice. Putting myself below others, in humble servitude.
In today's culture, everything is about "ME." Esteeming others above myself is viewed as uncommon and doesn't make sense.
Here's what Jesus says about Esteeming others above oneself -
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’[f] 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
Matthew 5: 38-42 NKJV
Pretty radical thinking and living wouldn't you say.
My first reaction to someone who wants something from me is "Get your own...this is my stuff..." I am naturally a child of wrath. Anger, envy, covetousness, lust, pride, deceit come so easily to me. It is part of my make-up.
Since Jesus has taken over my life, I am a new creation in Him. He has paid my price for all of my sins past, present and future. He encourages me to live a Holy life, not a perfect life. As Paul wrote, "...strive to live a life of perfection through our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ..."
So with Lent upon us, I ask myself "What can I do? What can I bring as an offering to you LORD?"
I will bring myself, warts and all, and ask the LORD to change me, break me, rearrange me into the willing open vessel that He wants me to be.
God Bless You,
Alex
Friday, January 04, 2008
Happy Belated New Year!
As I ushered in the New Year with my church family, I took time to reflect upon what God was showing me in the present moment. I relished the truth from His word that says to "number our days". He has already numbered my days and He knows what is going to happen to me, since He wrote out the perfect plan for my life.
So, what was the LORD showing me?
To dig deeper in this relationship that I have with Him. He removed people out of my life, so that my total focus would be upon Him and Him alone. The natural man in me, wanted a woman to heal the pain of a divorce, the loneliness that I felt as well as the insecurities that would bombard me daily.
The LORD had other plans for me. He took what I thought I needed, out of my life, because He is a God who meets needs, and He knows what my needs are better than me. The LORD knew that I needed Him, not a woman, more money or prestige.
As He takes my hand, it is a daily battle to not want to jerk my hand out of His and "go my own way." I thank Him daily for His Word, fellowship with brothers and sisters in the body of Jesus Christ, and time spent in fellowship with Him. These are the components that help me stay anchored in Him, and keep my hand firmly planted in His.
Today is the day that the LORD has made, and I am glad and rejoicing in it!
In His Love,
Alex
So, what was the LORD showing me?
To dig deeper in this relationship that I have with Him. He removed people out of my life, so that my total focus would be upon Him and Him alone. The natural man in me, wanted a woman to heal the pain of a divorce, the loneliness that I felt as well as the insecurities that would bombard me daily.
The LORD had other plans for me. He took what I thought I needed, out of my life, because He is a God who meets needs, and He knows what my needs are better than me. The LORD knew that I needed Him, not a woman, more money or prestige.
As He takes my hand, it is a daily battle to not want to jerk my hand out of His and "go my own way." I thank Him daily for His Word, fellowship with brothers and sisters in the body of Jesus Christ, and time spent in fellowship with Him. These are the components that help me stay anchored in Him, and keep my hand firmly planted in His.
Today is the day that the LORD has made, and I am glad and rejoicing in it!
In His Love,
Alex
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