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apureheart
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Today shared in communion in a way I had never before. Took a piece of bread and dipped it in the wine. Thought of how Jesus said one of those present doing this would betray Him. And they began to each ask, "Is it I?"
I realized that if I asked myself this question honestly I would have to answer, "Yes, it is me." I have been a hireling and not a shepherd. I have dozed and slept instead of watched and prayed. The only victories in my christian life have been received not achieved. It is only by grace and GOD's great patience that I can even identify myself as a christian.
Am I alone?
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Mar-Jay...Hiz-Way
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COULD YOU NOT TARRY ONE HOUR?
Have we not all betrayed the Lord
In maybe one way or another
Snoozing and doozing . . . Wasting time
When we should have been helping our fellow brother
Did we rob from the Lord
Stealing maybe some Glory HE was due
When we should have been watching
Doing what He instructed us to do
Oh I may not have been a hireling
Seeking a little dough for my work
But every now and then
I might have been caught acting like a jerk
My friend none of us are perfect
We are all a work in progress
Look at all of Jesus disciples
Most of them . . . Well they failed the test
Oh yeah . . . While Jesus was out there praying
All His homies were somewhere sleep
My friend . . . So don't you be discouraged
If after taking communion . . . You had to weep
If not but for His GRACE
Where would any of His children be
Oh yes . . . We're all working out our soul salvation
So that when He returns . . . He will surely see
A Church without a spot or wrinkle
A Church that has made it through the pain
A Church that has overcome obstacles
So that eternal life . . . We all may gain
You are NOT alone.........
Matthew 26:40-45
40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
44And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
45Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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It takes but just a moment to hear what He will say . . .
So take the time to listen!
Psalms 25:14 - The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him; And He will shew them His covenant.
Psalms 34:8-9 - O taste and see that the Lord is good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.
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Prophetjay
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Proverbs 27:6; Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Stay where you are Judas; don’t bother to come near;
I know what you’re up to, you smile with a sneer
You rush towards me surrounded by a biosterous band
With puckered lips an olive branch and a dagger in hand
Psalm 41:9; Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
Back up now Judas, don’t come any closer. I said halt
You've come for me, let these others free, they're not at fault
Put that sword down Peter, this is not a battle you can't win
The high priest's servant's ear can never cover your sin
Now flee my disciples for my time is at hand
So Judas with a kiss do you betray your friend?
For 30 pieces of silver, for the price of a slave
What a legacy my friend to carry to your grave.
Matthew 26:20-23; Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
Matthew 26:24, 25; The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
Once you kiss me and wipe my taste from your mouth,
Plunge that dagger in deep. Then pull it back out
Now run my dear friend you have a date with a rope
Pull it tight around your neck you've lost all hope
2 Peter 2:12-22; But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet. These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
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apureheart
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Quietly we whisper hoping not to be discovered
Our last hiding place cannot be uncovered
Others like me gather in an Upper Room
Except for a miracle facing certain doom
Surrounded by failure on every side
We have no where else left to hide
We had been so certain that we were right
The storm of adversity left us cold in the night
Confused we don't how or what to pray
And then we return again the next day
Arrogance gone we desperately need each other
There isn't an unimportant sister or brother
Brokenness and humility fill every heart
When we are finished GOD can start
.....peace.....
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apureheart
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I am perfect in the eyes of GOD
As on a narrow path I trod
Failing to live up to expectation
Leaving behind my reputation
Forsaking all that matters to me
Blinded eyes finally can see
Where I saw fault now I see need
Once deaf ears hear captives plead
Pharisee's words are condescending
Into Death Valley I am descending
Man sees failure but GOD sees success
It is not measured by what you possess
Riches bestowed freely given away
New mercies spring up every day
Empty hands are the greatest prize
I am perfect in my Father's eyes
.....peace.....
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Mar-Jay...Hiz-Way
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WE SHALL BE PERFECT . . . WHEN MY JESUS COMES!
Be ye perfect . . . Therefore as I am perfect
Oh yeah . . . That IS what the scripture said
But in all our weaknesses . . . And yes . . . In all our pains
We must work on maturity . . . Yes work until we're dead
Oh I thank you Jesus . . . For your Precious Blood
That you shed for me . . . On Calvary
Oh Glory Hallelujah . . . For the Holy Ghost
That opens our eyes . . . So that we all may see
That the Holy ONE of Israel . . .
He's the ONLY Begotton Son of God
And when we get our Glorified bodies
Well . . . walking in perfection THEN . . . Oh no . . . It won't be hard
For when Jesus appears . . . Then His children . . . We shall be like Him
In every way . . . In every shape . . . And form
But until He gets here . . . We strive to simply OBEY
Keeping His Commandments . . . And letting our minds transform
Oh yes . . . Change into the image of the very Son of God
Who came to do . . . And OBEY . . . His Fathers will
Oh yes . . . He worked and worked . . . And fulfilled all of *His* call
And every prophecy . . . Oh yeah . . . He did fulfill
But now all of OUR Righteousness . . . Is as but filthy rags
It's only through Christ . . . That we can shine as gold
So until my Jesus comes . . . And comes to gather His Bride
I'm gonna let Him . . . Just continue to mold . . .
Me into HIS IMAGE....
In His Eternal Love & Service,
God's Handmaiden
1 John 3
1Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
3And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
Psalm 119
172My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
Isaiah 48
17Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.
18O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:
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« Last Edit: July 12, 2010, 09:58:06 AM by Mar-Jay...Hiz-Way »
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It takes but just a moment to hear what He will say . . .
So take the time to listen!
Psalms 25:14 - The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him; And He will shew them His covenant.
Psalms 34:8-9 - O taste and see that the Lord is good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.
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apureheart
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From the imagination of the heart a blueprint is made
Carefully carving an image it is elaborately engraved
Flawless is this monument to holy perfection
Those who worship here can see their reflection
But outside the gate beyond the shadow of the steeple
A stranger moves quietly among the common people
Each clinging to their own image disfigured and marred
These unfinished works now brittle and hard
But the words of the stranger stir something within
Thirsty hearts are softened a new work begins
Drinking in hope, forgiveness and light
A glimmer of day pierces the darkest night
The stranger is gone but the miracle lives on
Abundant the harvest from truth that was sown
.....peace.....
Perfection is achieved when others see Jesus not me. Yesterday, a friend saw Jesus.
.....peace.....
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catherinehowell
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Hi Big Brother,
I found this poem that I had written for you. You stood in the gap for me when I was being attacked. You were kind and compassionate. In this life, sometimes we are our own worst enemies. I don't think you realize how close I was to crumbling...
We've never met, face to face, but I know that we are related, in Christ, and I'll never forget the kindness and compassion you showed to me when I was at my lowest.
So, when you think you have not made a difference, think about me.
God Bless you, Brother!!
catherine
"For Gordon"
like a soft whisper
this one came,
full of love,
and grace,
having seen his Father’s face,
knowing love
and being loved,
and not treating anyone differently,
but loving all the same,
sharing in love,
and no pushy bullying
was written in his words,
protecting the weak,
and defending the downtrodden.
Surely, Gordon,
Your reward will be great,
And I only hope I can witness
The way you will shine
As you meet the one that loved you,
From the beginning.
catherine m howell 2010
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Waiting For His Appearing!
Cathy
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apureheart
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Perfect in the eyes of GOD but not the eyes of man
What I can't do in my strength in GOD's strength I can
Faith that is real is received not achieved
No longer by the works of my hands deceived
The grace of God Restores And Cleanses Entirely
From the yoke of flawlessness finally set free
Acknowledging my sin "inner ickities" I do not hide
Fully realizing just how poor I am inside
Grieving my past comfort in the scornful seat
Pride that refused to wash the unworthy's feet
Uncompromising I fought to keep my piece of heaven
Refusing the inheritance of the weak (and meek's) leaven
Feasting until I'm full yet nothing satisfies
Unnoticed a sparrow with a crumb flies
I only gave mercy when it was convenient
Always expecting the offender to repent
Great things about GOD I saw that others did not see
When others looked they did not see GOD but they saw me
I worked so hard to make peace among the brethren
Yet unable to quiet the conflict that dwelled within
Rejected by builders as a stone unfit to build
Like a seed that is dropped at the edge of a field
Stepped on so often it disappears from sight
Alone the seed dies before ever seeing light
After the harvest the poor come to glean
Another miracle of a godly life unseen
Perfect in the eyes of GOD but not the eyes of man
What I can't do in my strength in GOD's strength I can
.....peace.....
John 12:24 (NIV) I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
.....peace.....
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apureheart
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Her Journey
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2010, 01:17:58 PM » |
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In the early morning hours before the break of dawn
A fragile little one steps onto a manicured lawn
Drawn from the darkness by the warmth of a light
The home she had been searching for finally in sight
Her journey to get here had been far too long
She's finally at the place where she belongs
Her peace is shattered when she hears wolves howl
On each side of the house angry guard dogs growl
Frightened she turns back to where she had been
Briars and thorns tear away once tender skin
Blindly she runs as the sound of barking nears
Overwhelmed and consumed by her greatest fears
In a crevice she finds a place to hide
In the cold hard rock nothing gets inside
Knowing her wounds and sensing her weakness
The pack waits expectantly for their breakfast
Knowing from experience to be steal
When she comes out move in for the kill
Block from her refuge then all hope's destroyed
In these final moments her emotions toyed
Biting accusations dignity stripped away
She is unable to resist the words they say
Surrounded by darkness far from the light
She hears someone praying for her in the night
One by one tormenters disappear into the dark
Joining the fight I hear wolves growl and dogs bark
There was silence as the sun begins to rise
All around the voice of truth were defeated lies
Then this little one came and covered my shame
There was no hint of condemnation or blame
I tried to say thanks but he looked over my shoulder
I turned and saw Jesus standing on a boulder
Underneath it the crevice where I had hid
Once again saved by what Jesus had did
Seeing the blood that covered His staff and rod
I realized two that night had been saved by GOD
I turned to see my new friend limping away
Somehow understanding that he could not stay
In the light of the day I spotted the others
Much about them was like my new brother
In this secret place I have finally found rest
Giving up on my dream I "settle" for GOD's best
.....peace.....
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