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Hislady
on 3/5/11 6:01 am - Vancouver, WA

I agree the rapture is a hard concept to realize. I think what helped me understand the whole book of Revalation was reading the Left Behind series. Granted it's their idea of the rapture but it is so well written. There are like 11 or 12 books in the series but if you get a chance to read them they are awesome and pretty biblically correct. Yep sci-fi is a pretty good description, hard to imagine it actually happening!

Patricia R.
on 3/4/11 5:02 pm - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Topic: RE: Saturday's Blessing

I have to admit, I have not spent much time lately meditating. I go through periods of devoting time to meditating, and I benefit greatly with my diet and peace of mind. Then, I get distracted, and don't do it, and suffer for it. I have yet to go one month totally meditating each day.

I won't give up. I will keep trying to get that discipline down once and for all.

Hugs,
Trish

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer 96179

Patricia R.
on 3/4/11 4:52 pm - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Topic: RE: Anticipation

I remember as a little girl, getting so excited as Christmas approached. Even as an adult, I can get excited when I anticipate seeing my children or grandchildren, as they live far away. Unfortunately, I have not given the return of the Lord that same excitement. It could be that I get so wrapped up in my life in the here and now, that I don't give it much thought. It could be that the concept of His return is still very abstract to me, because I can't really imagine it, or the rapture. It seems almost like a Sci-Fi movie in some respects, yet it will be a very real experience when it happens.

I don't think I have ever shared this stuff with anyone before.

Have a good day.

Hugs,
Trish

Patricia R.
on 3/4/11 4:44 pm - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Topic: Saturday's Blessing

March 5/6

The Moments that Sustain Us

Psalm 145:1-5

When life falls apart, how do you cope? All of us face cir****tances that challenge our peace—and some of these situations are very painful and prolonged. Unless we have purposeful focus, joy fades and hope seems unattainable.

King David experienced extreme hardships, including the profound grief of losing a child and a best friend. And King Saul, for selfish reasons, pursued him in an attempt to take his life. Later, David’s own son led a rebellion against him. As drastic as these trials are, they were just four of the many difficulties he endured. Yet even in times of deep suffering, David found hope and peace in God.

How was his soul sustained when others in similar situations would have drowned in despair? David knew how to meditate. He focused his mind and spirit on God—His character, ways, and will—in order to know the Lord better and to obey Him.

We should be following David’s example. Our role during difficulty is to set our eyes on our heavenly Father and meditate on His Word. The Psalms document the depth and passion for which the shepherd and soon-to-be king delighted himself in God. By continually pondering the attributes and ways of the Lord, he found solace in the midst of turmoil.

What subjects consume your thoughts during the day? Do you have time set aside to dwell solely on the Lord? Perhaps you can remind yourself periodically to bring your attention back to your Creator—one way is to read several of the Psalms and notice how the author refocuses on the almighty God.

Hislady
on 3/4/11 8:53 am - Vancouver, WA

Lap Band on 10/19/07

Topic: Anticipation

Remember that song from the 70's? They also played it for a ketchup commercial at one time. Anticipation can drive ya crazy especially when you are anticipating something good. Something like the return of Christ! Have you ever just really thought about what that day will be like? Can you imagine cars running off the road, people just dissappearing left and right. Then that glorious feeling being swept up with Jesus Himself! God has promised it so you know you can continue to anticipate it because God never lies. Oh what a day it will be, gives a whole new meaning to anticipation! God bless! Karen

Patricia R.
on 3/4/11 12:42 am - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Topic: RE: Like the disciples

This is good for me. I need to remember that I really don't fully understand God, or His strength, to which I have access.

When I first started going to AA, 21 years ago, I thought I had God wrapped up and did not need the people or the program of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. YET, I could not stop drinking, or acting out, and there were people there who could and did. I thought I had God figured out and fully at my disposal.

In AA, we talk about real humility, vs. humiliation. When we first get sober, we feel humiliated. Then, we are told we need humility to have a relationship with God. In my understanding, true humility is knowing that God is the one who gives me the strength to get and stay sober, and that I can't do anything in my own strength. Also, it is acknowledging that I am not capable of doing that without His strength.

Thanks for the topic.

Trish

Patricia R.
on 3/4/11 12:36 am - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Topic: Friday's Blessing

March 4

Carry the Light

Psalm 96:2-3

In the New Testament, the word lightis identified with goodness and holiness. Darkness, on the other hand, is frequently associated with unrighteousness or evil.

Jesus described Himself as “the Light of the world" (John 9:5). He invited the people to put their trust in Him so that they mightbecome sons of light (John 12:36). The apostle John called Jesus “the true Light," who gives illumination to all (John 1:9). Our enemy Satan, who masquerades as an angel of light, has blinded the eyes of many so they do not recognize the truth of the gospel message. As a result, they fail to believe (2 Cor. 4:4).

The word lighthas significance for believers too. At salvation, we were transferred from the domain of darkness into the kingdom of light (Col. 1:12-13 niv). Freed from slavery to sin, we were adopted by our heavenly Father and given a future home in heaven as well as a new family now—our brothers and sisters in Christ. We are no longer in darkness; instead, we walk in the illumination of the Holy Spirit.

Now we are “children of light" (Eph. 5:8), and our calling is to carry the truth about salvation and eternal life to an unbelieving world. Jesus has commissioned us to share the gospel message and to live it out in our daily life.

The apostle Paul understood what it meant to carry the light of the gospel to others. He dedicated himself to sharing the good news with those who did not believe and to nurturing the faith of other Christians. Like Paul, we are called to be light bearers to those around us.

March 4 Carry the Light Psalm 96:2-3 In the New Testament, the word lightis identified with goodness and holiness. Darkness, on the other hand, is frequently associated with unrighteousness or evil. Jesus described Himself as “the Light of the world" (John 9:5). He invited the people to put their trust in Him so that they mightbecome sons of light (John 12:36). The apostle John called Jesus “the true Light," who gives illumination to all (John 1:9). Our enemy Satan, who masquerades as an angel of light, has blinded the eyes of many so they do not recognize the truth of the gospel message. As a result, they fail to believe (2 Cor. 4:4). The word lighthas significance for believers too. At salvation, we were transferred from the domain of darkness into the kingdom of light (Col. 1:12-13 niv). Freed from slavery to sin, we were adopted by our heavenly Father and given a future home in heaven as well as a new family now—our brothers and sisters in Christ. We are no longer in darkness; instead, we walk in the illumination of the Holy Spirit. Now we are “children of light" (Eph. 5:8), and our calling is to carry the truth about salvation and eternal life to an unbelieving world. Jesus has commissioned us to share the gospel message and to live it out in our daily life. The apostle Paul understood what it meant to carry the light of the gospel to others. He dedicated himself to sharing the good news with those who did not believe and to nurturing the faith of other Christians. Like Paul, we are called to be light bearers to those around us.

Hislady
on 3/3/11 11:28 am - Vancouver, WA

Lap Band on 10/19/07

Topic: Like the disciples

We may be centuries apart but we are still much like the disciples in that we think we understand Jesus, but do we? Oh we try as hard as we are able but we are limited because we are human. At best we "get" some of the ideas but we will probably not fully understand who Jesus is until we meet with Him in heaven. Satan tempts us to see Jesus as a power that we can obtain yet Christ tells us the meek inherit the earth. Realize that meek doesn't mean weak, as Christians we need to be strong thru God's strength because life here is indeed a challenge, even for Christians. So keep trying to do your best until your time to meet up personally with our Lord. God bless! Karen

Patricia R.
on 3/3/11 7:29 am - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Topic: RE: All to the glory of God

Hi Karen,
I was thinking about this concept when I was on my trip to Florida. Satan tried to get me to complain throughout the trip, because of the long delays. Instead, I kept a cheerful disposition, till 1;30 in the morning when sheer exhaustion took over and I passed out in my plane seat. I had opportunity to praise the Lord over and over the entire weekend. I got to Florida, when many flights from Philly were being cancelled. I got to see the woman who disciples me, who had moved to Ocala eleven years ago. She still guides me via e-mail and phone. I got to swim outdoors, in a pool, with the sun shining through the palm trees. I got to walk on the beach and get my feet wet, and take pictures of the sunset on the Gulf. I got to park really close to the finish line of the half-marathon my son raced, and then stand at the finish line to take his picture crossing it. That was all God's doing. My son gave me the trip for Christmas, and the fact that this son wants me in his life at all is a miracle, because of the type of mother I was when he was a child. God changed me, and healed him. God gave me an awesome weekend with my son, and my friend, oh, and I got to see my Philadelphia Phillies beat the Yankees in the first Spring Training game. All because God heals and mends relationships, and gave me a new heart.

Sorry for the tangent.

Hugs,
Trish

Hislady
on 3/2/11 1:07 pm - Vancouver, WA

Lap Band on 10/19/07

Topic: RE: Wednesday's Blessing

You're certainly not alone on that one! I do the same thing "Oh please guide me Lord! Ummm later after I eat this piece of candy! I realized tho that some if not alot of my eating is comfort eating because I'm hurting so much lately my fibro is flaring and this cold weather isn't helping my poor arthritic toes either. So now that I'm aware of it I'm trying to do better but that blasted sugar keeps whispering my name.

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