Psalms 27:2-4 NKJV
"When the wicked came against me To eat up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. One thing I have desired of the Lord , That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord , And to inquire in His temple."
Its amazing to me how David was able to praise God ALL THE TIME! I mean through out psalms a series of events were occurring, and when we read, more bad then good... Yet in every situation He remembers the Lord and the good He has shown him before! David had a strong loving heart for God. He knew God's heart in such a special way that it makes me somewhat jealous!
David was devoted to God. He was never lazy to praise Him, to pray to Him... Which obviously is the key! And l looking at David, makes me put my jealousy aside, and instead has me trying to strive for the same longing and devotion!
Abba help me!
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Friendship With The World🌏
"Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." James 4:4 (NKJV)
This is such a powerful verse! Any good relationship we have with the world causes us to be enemies with God. So trying to blend in counts as that? Wow... What about fashion? Or the way we speak, the way we act... It should all be different then the world; so distinctly apart from them, or else we may become enemies or God.
How does fitting in make us enemies? Well the world is fighting against Our Abba. Our job is to be different then them that anyone passing by could automatically tell which side we are on. Even a little compromise is betrayal. May God give me strength to always be apart, for this is so hard, and strength is MUCH needed! Amen.
This is such a powerful verse! Any good relationship we have with the world causes us to be enemies with God. So trying to blend in counts as that? Wow... What about fashion? Or the way we speak, the way we act... It should all be different then the world; so distinctly apart from them, or else we may become enemies or God.
How does fitting in make us enemies? Well the world is fighting against Our Abba. Our job is to be different then them that anyone passing by could automatically tell which side we are on. Even a little compromise is betrayal. May God give me strength to always be apart, for this is so hard, and strength is MUCH needed! Amen.
-Abbas Daughter,
Arina D.
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Always Something to Pray For
I Timothy 2:1-3 NKJV
"Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,"
I had a revelation about these verses a while back, and its nice to re read them and receive that revelation again! Many times we think that we have run out things to pray about. We come on our knees and get up minutes later because we don't know what else to pray about. Here it names many things to stand in prayer with. Prayer is a privledge yes, but it also work! Since we now know that there are hours worth of prayer, now all that's left is the to actually pray. And since these verses ask to prayer for ruler, again we are shown that prayer is powerful! And it is also our key to "a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
"Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,"
I had a revelation about these verses a while back, and its nice to re read them and receive that revelation again! Many times we think that we have run out things to pray about. We come on our knees and get up minutes later because we don't know what else to pray about. Here it names many things to stand in prayer with. Prayer is a privledge yes, but it also work! Since we now know that there are hours worth of prayer, now all that's left is the to actually pray. And since these verses ask to prayer for ruler, again we are shown that prayer is powerful! And it is also our key to "a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
-Abbas Daughter,
Arina D.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Your Prayer Has Been Heard
Luke 1:13 NKJV
"But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John."
Its interesting that the angel came and said "your prayer has been heard". Zacharias was old, so was his wife... So I'm sure they had lost both faith and hope of ever having a child, meaning that they probably stopped praying about having one. The angel said it as if the payer has happened recently! Maybe God was hearing his past prayers?? I mean I know God hear all our prayers and takes them in account. All recorded!... But it's just cool to think Zacharias' past prayers were still being heard! And then finally answered! Gives me reassurance about my unanswered prayers; it's nice to be reminded that He still hears the prayers we've already prayed and will eventually answer in His good time.
"But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John."
Its interesting that the angel came and said "your prayer has been heard". Zacharias was old, so was his wife... So I'm sure they had lost both faith and hope of ever having a child, meaning that they probably stopped praying about having one. The angel said it as if the payer has happened recently! Maybe God was hearing his past prayers?? I mean I know God hear all our prayers and takes them in account. All recorded!... But it's just cool to think Zacharias' past prayers were still being heard! And then finally answered! Gives me reassurance about my unanswered prayers; it's nice to be reminded that He still hears the prayers we've already prayed and will eventually answer in His good time.
-Abbas Daughter,
Arina D.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Prayer
Matthew 6:6-7 NKJV
"But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words."
It crazy how much we have complicated prayer when it's meant to be so simple! Some times I feel like I need to pray; that's its just something that I have to do, like a chore. But Christ says not to ramble. Why? Well because prayer is a time to be intimate with my Father, my King, my maker... A time to rejoice in His presence, and He in mine.
Abba help me not take prayer for granted, and show me the true worth of the worship on my knees!
"But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words."
It crazy how much we have complicated prayer when it's meant to be so simple! Some times I feel like I need to pray; that's its just something that I have to do, like a chore. But Christ says not to ramble. Why? Well because prayer is a time to be intimate with my Father, my King, my maker... A time to rejoice in His presence, and He in mine.
Abba help me not take prayer for granted, and show me the true worth of the worship on my knees!
-Abbas Daughter,
Arina D.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Was Blind but Now I See
John 9:1-41 (Whole Chapter)
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So much food here!
1st- who sinned? Him or his parents? And what was Jesus' answer?: "neither, but so the glory of God be shown through him.
So many times we wonder what was the cause of us falling in a certain situation, or why. But Jesus says its no ones fault, not our own or anyone else's... It only to have the Glory of God shown, that His love and light would be able to shine for all so see. Amazing how he chooses our situations to make something beautiful!
2nd- they way the man get healed... Christ smeared spit and dirt and rubbed it onto the guys eyes. Jesus didn't even lead the man to the pool to wash it off. I'm sure part of the reason was to test the man faith. I mean if he had healed him on the spot, the man probably would have been like the 10 lepors who got healed and didn't even come back. But instead the guy had to stand up to his faith. He has to stand against his neighbors, parents, and Pharisees. Through this, his faith in Christ grew! Even though he didn't know how, or who healed him! So when Jesus showed himself to him, imagine the mans joy!
3rd- Jesus' last phrase, where he mentions that if the pharisees were blind, then they would be without sin. The Pharisees knew everything about God, and how to be pure and holy. And then there was this blind man... In the end the blind man got the blessing! If it wasn't for his blindness being healed by christ, the guy may never have believed... Just like the pharisees never did.
So Abba, help me trust You, and the situations You put me in. In the end, I may end up with a bigger blessing due to being disabled, then if I were what the world saw as " healthy" or " normal". Amen
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Christ Handeling His Anger
Mark 3:5 NABRE
"Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, he said to the man, 'Stretch out your hand.' He stretched it out and his hand was restored."
Its amazing how even when Jesus was angry and frustrated, He was still able to do good; to show love towards people!
He was angry at all the people, yet he still managed to serve them!
I know when I'm really mad/angry its hard for me to do any good, especially to the person who set me off!
He was angry at all the people, yet he still managed to serve them!
I know when I'm really mad/angry its hard for me to do any good, especially to the person who set me off!
Christ was a human just like us... So it is possible for us to also reach this ultimate good attitude in anger. If we depict Christ's character in this moment, He was:
-humble (as always)
-full of love and compassion
-he knew nothing would result if he wouldnt have kept serving the people
-mercyful
Christ also knew his mission here on earth, and though a human character he was still able to follow through! This also shows -self control... I guess you could say that Jesus always had the Fruits of The Spirit with Him! Even in anger!
-humble (as always)
-full of love and compassion
-he knew nothing would result if he wouldnt have kept serving the people
-mercyful
Christ also knew his mission here on earth, and though a human character he was still able to follow through! This also shows -self control... I guess you could say that Jesus always had the Fruits of The Spirit with Him! Even in anger!
-Abbas Daughter,
Arina D.
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