So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” God
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God’s Eyes
Posted in 5 senses, encouraging verse, God, words, tagged Bible, eyes of the Lord, God on February 9, 2012| 1 Comment »
For the eyes of the Lord range
throughout the earth to strengthen those
whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
2 Chronicles 16:9
When we are fully committed, the gaze of God finds us and strengthens us. When we are not fully committed, we miss the extra strength that could be ours. One way I believe this strengthening occurs is by God sending his words to us.
Our part is making ourselves available to receive God’s words by listening and by purifying ourselves. Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God (2 Corinthians 7:1). May He strengthen our hearts so that we will be blameless and holy in the presence of God our Father (1 Thessalonians 3:13).
I love you, O Lord, my strength.
Strengthen me according to your word.
Psalm 18:1 and 119:28
eat with joy
Posted in 5 senses, encouraging verse, friendship, Hope, tagged fast, food, God on January 28, 2011| 2 Comments »
Go eat your food with joy ….
Ecclesiastes 9:7
I found this verse last year, on the last day of my fast. I wrote it in my journal along with these words: “God wants us to enjoy our food and appreciate it. Not eating for a while certainly makes you appreciate food!” I know that sounds simple, but fasting helps put food in its proper place in life — something to be enjoyed in a healthy way. Our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, and taking a break from eating (or eating certain foods) causes you to notice how you are caring for your body.
Eating can be very complicated for some people. I have one dear friend who is struggling with an eating disorder and another one who is trying to lose weight. For them, food is not a source of joy, as God desires. Thankfully, there is hope for all who struggle with food issues. Embracing hope is one of the first steps to discovering how eating can be a joy.
You still the hunger of those you cherish. Psalm 17:14
Fast
Book recommendation: The Allure of Hope, Jan Meyers
Disclaimer: I am not recommending that anyone with an eating disorder fast or that fasting be used as a weight loss strategy. I am only recommending fasting as a spiritual discipline for healthy adults.
Taste and See
Posted in 5 senses, tagged Cindy, Jill, Lord, Psalm 34:8 on January 17, 2009| 1 Comment »
Taste and See
that the
Lord is Good
Psalm 34:8
For the past 30 years my friend Jill and I have called each other on our birthdays. We have been friends since we were 6 years old. When I was 10 my family moved from Searcy, Arkansas to Boston, Massachusetts. Sad to leave each other we started a tradition of birthday phone calls. We have never missed a year.
In our conversation today, Jill shared how she recently spoke to a group of girls about Jesus and the five senses.
What did Jesus hear?
What did Jesus see?
What did Jesus smell like?
(Think “the aroma of Christ” 2 Corinthians 2:15)
What did Jesus taste?
Who did Jesus touch?
Please share your thoughts and verses that answer these questions.