Appreciation Day

Remember the day you got married.  The butterflies you felt in your stomach all morning.  Being overwhelm with joy as you watched your bride comes towards you.  Your heart melting as you look upon your gorgeous groom, thanking God you finally found "the one."  It's your anniversary, a day set aside to reflect on your journey of love.

Today, I reflect on my journey of love with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Oh, how I remember that life changing event as if it was yesterday.  The year was 1983, right in my parent's kitchen is where I got saved.  I came before Him full of worry, and arose full of His glorious peace.  I remember feeling the butterflies in my stomach, the heavy burden lifted, and such joy unspeakable introduced to my heart.

Throughout this journey, He has been my Jehovah Shalom.  He has been my Jehovah Jireh.  He has been my Jehovah Nissi.  He has been my Jehovah Rapha.  He has been my Jehovah Gibbor, and the best psychologist you could ever go to!!  He has shown His unconditional love, a love I yet can comprehend.  He has been faithful, even though I have not.  His word is truth, power, and life. Jesus literally changed my life!

I love my family, some friends, and have an awesome husband; but there is no greater love than God's love. He is the only one that can fill the empty void.  He is the only one that can make a person full.  So today, I smell the roses with my God.  It's a day of reflection, a day of appreciation.

Do you remember the day you started your love journey with Him?

The Bible: Just Another Book

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14

I can understand a sinner thinking the Bible is just a book, as they are spiritual dead.  Yet a saint??  Why would a child of the most High ever think the Bible is just a book?  Come, let's explore:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John 1:4

Did you catch that, the Word is God, life is in him!  Therefore the Bible is life to a saint.  It is our sword over the enemy.  Still not sure...let's explore some more:

I'm feeling weak, had a long day at work and I just need some restoration. Should I go take a pill to uplift me as a sinner, or is there something in God's word that I can relate to...oh:

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Psalms 28:7-  El Gibbor

Wasn't expecting the problem I encountered today.  I'm feeling vexed.  Should I go to the liquor store and buy a false sense of peace, or is there something in God's word that I can relate to...oh:

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 - Jehovah Shalom

Good grief I have all these bills to pay.  We all have those "If I was only Oprah" moments.  Is it possible I can even call on God with money issues?  Sure can:

Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. Psalms 118:25- Jehovah Jireh

So my dear brothers and sisters, since God is the word and there's life in Him, our Bible is not just a book.  It is life:   life to our spirit man, life to our everyday issues, and our sword against the enemy.  I don't know about you but when I pray God's word, I feel and see the results!  Don't allow satan to have you believe this lie straight from the pit.  I dare you to get into this word and watch how it will change your life for the better!