Tag: Lamborghini

Every Day Bless Him!

Today’s message comes to us from Psalm 34; written by King David. David sure knows how to stir himself up int he LORD, doesn’t he? That’s one of the reasons Psalms is my favorite book in the Old Testament. The very first verse of the psalm ties right in with Friday’s message: Every day, bless the LORD! Every day, Praise the LORD! Every day rejoice in the LORD! (Remember how David danced before the LORD when He was bringing home the Ark of the Covenant?) When we fix our heart, or affix our heart to the LORD and His heart, life becomes a dance. “Maybe God doesn’t want me to have it.” NOT TRUE! “whatever you ask in my Name will be done for you.” (John 16:23) *I know that Lamborghini is on its way! LOL When doubt tries to creep in, we need to oust it by speaking The Word, which is the Truth. David recites a long list of blessings (God’s goodness toward us)

Verse 21 of the psalm not only empowers my faith, but it also sobers me a little bit. “Affliction will slay the wicked and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.” (ESV) Do you suppose this is the very reason we’re to pray for our enemies and bless them? It’s not God’s will that any should perish. That causes Jesus’ words to echo so loudly in my heart. “Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)

I think this song is appropriate here. Thank you Carrie Underwood! Such a beautiful rendition.

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Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, March 18, 11:13 a.m.

Money, Honey

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that we are not to value money the way the world does.  We are to seek first, last, and always, the Kingdom of Heaven.  “…and all these things will be added unto you,” the scripture says.

The message bids us us to get away from money values altogether.  I think a better way to put it would be to say: Get away from valuing money altogether.  When I read that statement, I think of guys and their power tools, their cars, and stuff like that.  They almost worship them, don’t they?  Yeah, women do too.  I still drool every time I see a Lamborghini Countach.  We have to be careful not to let money rule over our senses and good judgment.  Money isn’t to be our master or god.

Unfortunately, money does answer everything, doesn’t it?  Yes, it pays the rent and bills, living expenses, etc.  But money, unless it is used according to God’s will and purposes, and for the sake of God’s glory, is actually just stuff under our feet that trips us up.  By that, I mean that it’s like rocks, pot-holes, brambles, etc.  Rocks get in your shoes and make your feet sore.  I hit a pot hole once, and thought I’d ripped the oil pan right off the car.  Brambles and burrs stick to your clothes and scratch your legs up.  See the hassles?

But when we use money according to God’s purposes-which are pavement, provisions, preparations, and presents…oh, the places we can go, the things we can do, the peace, power, and pleasantness of life we can provide.  Handling our money responsibly is part of God’s plan.  It’s part of good stewardship.  Good stewardship includes tithing and benevolence, planning for the future -we are to leave an inheritance for even our children’s children, and advancing the Kingdom of Heaven-making sure the Gospel is preached in all the corners of the Earth.

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Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, September 11, 2019, 2:51 p.m.