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For The Moment…108

All thanks and praise belong to God.

He is worthy to be praised from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same.

When we are in health and have good times before us, and things are going smoothly, it is easy to praise the Lord.

When things are going badly. When the medical report is poor. When there is no money to pay all the bills. When the boss hates you. When everything at work is wrong, it is hard to sing praise.

But Job said, “Although he slay me yet will I trust him.”

To come to this realization is a big step of faith. But  like Job can we take that step?

It is all a matter of trust. It’s a matter of turning your eyes upon Jesus and to look in his face and not at the problem.

Yes, humanly speaking, it is hard, but if we dig deep and think about what lies before us, the choice is easy.

Remember, he is God.

Praying to the Lord

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

I have a simple life.

Simple is good. There are no complications when you believe that He rewards those who passionately seek Him.

When I wake up before dawn, even before my world awakes, I get to pray, talk with  the Lord, and thank him for another day of life.

I have so much, yet there are others who have more, but that does not bother me. I do not envy them when I look at my life. Today, my heart is full, and I thank my Lord because he has done so much for me.

It’s so simple just to talk with my Lord. It brings a smile to my face.

For The Moment…107

Sometimes, our minds grow stale, and we get tired. Not that we do not love the Lord, but we truly do.

Routine can be mundane, unevenly, and, at times, boring.

We need revival in our spirits. We need to zip up our hearts and feel that love and commitment surging through our veins again.

The only way we can get that is through prayer. Our deeds are not enough, but our hearts need to be engaged with the Lord. In close contact with praying and diving into his word is the way.  A special shout out to the Lord who doesn’t hold anything from us.

Revive us, oh Lord.

So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name. Psalm 80 verse 18.

My body speaks to me

How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?

When the computer screen starts to swim and my eyes begin to shut down, it is time to unplug.

I usually set an alarm on my fitbit to tell me to start packing up and get ready for bed.

If not I just put a timer on the cell, and when it goes off, I get ready for bed.

It is good to listen to your body, especially your eyes. You have a pair, and they do not grow back. It’s best to take time out. It will be in the end more productive because you will not end up taking forced stress or medical leave.

Nothing is worth it.

Health is wealth.

Trustworthiness.

What quality do you value most in a friend?

It is hard for me to trust people. Frankly, I am not a people person because I don’t trust easily. I’ve been burnt several times.

I know people have a lot impacting their life, and life at best is brief, but if I give that person my attention, my time, my thoughts, my deeds, I expect something in return.

When I spill my feelings or even confide something somewhat trivel, I don’t expect a friend to make light of it, repeat it , or dismiss it as if it was not worth of a second thought.

I listen, and I evaluate, and mostly, I try to be there. I even try to see things through their eyes.

I expect the same.

If I don’t get it I know I am not important and I come to the conclusion that this person is a fair weather friend if I friend at all.

Don’t break my trust.

Friendship is a two-way street. I travel on my side, making the right stops. A good friend travels on their side doing the same. We connect many times, and we turn and go the other way without crashing into each other.

I work? Really?

What jobs have you had?

Yes, I do.

I can’t complain about my past employment. One boss said to me you will have a few jobs in your work life and will take away some skills that will be beneficial in the future.

True? Let me see.

One summer, I stuffed envelopes. That could be an invaluable skill.

Right?

No. I practice Christ.

Do you practice religion?

Some will say that is the same like religion, but it isn’t.

Yes, I believe in Jesus and that he is the son of God. I try to live a life pleasing to God.

I talk to him.

I trust Him.

I listen to his voice from the Holy Scriptures.

I am a born-again believer who has been washed in the blood of the Lamb. And my name is in the Book of Life.

I have a normal life with normal habits, but my life is fuelled by my trust in the Lord.

I am not perfect. I bleed. I cry. I get angry when driving, but I trust my Lord as I walk through this life with all the ups and downs.

Do I practice religion?

I live a life pleasing to the Lord. I walk and talk with him like I would someone I care about but with all respect and reverence due to him because he is God. Yet, he is my friend.

Do I have a belief?

Yes, I believe in God. I believe in Christ Jesus, who is the son of God.

Is this religious?

Call it whatever you like. I will still believe.

For The Moment…106

So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks forever; we will shew forth thy praise to all generations. Psalm 79 verse 13.

We have a privilege to call on the name of the Lord at all times, not just to make requests but also to praise him and to give thanks.

Thanks giving is forgotten when we have needs. We look to him for help so easily, and yet to thank him, we have to have a reference point.

How selfish are we to put our needs forward everytimewe approach him.

For a moment, take time to give the Lord a word of praise and thank him not just for what he has done but because he is God and worthy to be praised.

The internet is convenient but not the end all.

Do you remember life before the internet?

I do remember going to the library  to gather information was truly active. I had to get there. I had to search the databases and then go physically to the stacks to get whatever I needed. There are some things I still need to go and physically search for, and I must admit that when I do that, it is so much fun. I feel like a treasure hunter.

I like libraries. I love books, old scripts, and pages. The internet is great and convenient,  but touching paper and turning a page beats out the internet, hands down. 

For The Moment…105

Ask, and it shall be given you, seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matt 7 verse 7

We can approach the throne of grace with all boldness.

We can call on the name of the Lord.

We can come before God and ask anything in the name of his son, Jesus Christ, and it will be given unto us.