Last night I saw a Wal-Mart commercial. The catch phrase was, “Easter costs less at Wal-Mart” I could not get that phrase out of my mind. It just bothered me. Now, do not misunderstand, I love to buy Easter candy – the girls baskets, ruffle socks, and dresses are already purchased! But it was the phrase. Easter costs less.
Easter represents the greatest cost, the greatest sacrifice, the greatest love we will ever know. Easter cost the perfect Son of God His life. If Easter cost less, we would not be able to have an everlasting life in eternity with our Savior. Rejoice in great praise that the ultimate cost was paid for us…
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
why wait
I got to talk to a lady at the gym the other day. She started talking about why she was working out. She told me that she was going on vacation in two weeks and wanted to be is great shape. Then she said, I may have waited a little too long!
I thought about her comment while I was running. I do the same thing spiritually. I wait until the very last minute to consult God on my life. I wait until the week before I make a huge decision, then start praying about it. I wait until I am sick, then I pray for healing. I wait until the money is tight before I ask for provision and guidance where my finances are concerned. Why do we do this? What would happen if we consulted God the moment we had a thought…the second an opportunity arose, what if He was the first person we told about it? Why not live our lives in such a way that HE is our constant go to instead of our last resort…
I thought about her comment while I was running. I do the same thing spiritually. I wait until the very last minute to consult God on my life. I wait until the week before I make a huge decision, then start praying about it. I wait until I am sick, then I pray for healing. I wait until the money is tight before I ask for provision and guidance where my finances are concerned. Why do we do this? What would happen if we consulted God the moment we had a thought…the second an opportunity arose, what if He was the first person we told about it? Why not live our lives in such a way that HE is our constant go to instead of our last resort…
Monday, March 29, 2010
investment
Sunday at church I spoke to a new couple that was visiting. I invited them to our SS class. The young lady said, “we are moving in a month and we don’t want to invest in a SS class and then move away.”
I didn’t know if I was more disappointed in her answer, or more disappointed that I understood her answer. Why do we do that? Why do we not take time to invest? Because we are afraid? Because we have been hurt too much in the past? Because we are lazy?
What is God calling you to invest in that you keep putting off? I challenge you today to let go of whatever your reasons are for staying away...for staying guarded…invest in God’s love today…the return will be worth the risk.
I didn’t know if I was more disappointed in her answer, or more disappointed that I understood her answer. Why do we do that? Why do we not take time to invest? Because we are afraid? Because we have been hurt too much in the past? Because we are lazy?
What is God calling you to invest in that you keep putting off? I challenge you today to let go of whatever your reasons are for staying away...for staying guarded…invest in God’s love today…the return will be worth the risk.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
i forget
This morning, I got off the treadmill and walked over to get the sanitizer spray stuff. I walked back to where I was and began to clean. Well, I walked back to where I thought I was. The guy next to me had left, so I just guessed. The only reason I knew I was cleaning a random unused treadmill is that the lady behind me started giggling. it was funny! So I just cleaned a few of them for good measure!
The odd part was that it took me all of 23 seconds to forget which treadmill I had been on. I mean really? How could i forget so quickly? Hmmm...
James 1:22 "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."
I am quick not only to forget my treadmill spot, but also to forget my Father's Word. Today, do not merely listen to the word, Live the Word.
The odd part was that it took me all of 23 seconds to forget which treadmill I had been on. I mean really? How could i forget so quickly? Hmmm...
James 1:22 "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."
I am quick not only to forget my treadmill spot, but also to forget my Father's Word. Today, do not merely listen to the word, Live the Word.
Monday, March 22, 2010
before and after
Today, I was talking to my health mentor. I have finally reached all the goals we had set. She asked me to send before and after pictures. My first response was "puh-huh" the more I thought about it, the more I wondered if people can tell a difference in my life before and after Jesus. Can they tell that all my sin has been washed away? Can they tell that I am secure in my eternal salvation and that I worship the One King of Kings? Do I live my life in such a way that someone could see that my after is much better than my before?
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
the book
The other day, a friend of mine loaned me a book. It had been read many times over. When I held this book in my hands, I could tell it was treasured. As I looked at the book a question came to my heart…
If someone asked to borrow my bible, could they tell I treasured it? Could they tell that it has been read…or would the pages still be crisp because it is only opened on Sunday mornings…if at all? Why is it that we can read books time and time again, but the one book that is our guide, God’s Word…remains unopened? If someone asked to borrow your bible right this moment, would they have to wipe off the dust?
If someone asked to borrow my bible, could they tell I treasured it? Could they tell that it has been read…or would the pages still be crisp because it is only opened on Sunday mornings…if at all? Why is it that we can read books time and time again, but the one book that is our guide, God’s Word…remains unopened? If someone asked to borrow your bible right this moment, would they have to wipe off the dust?
Monday, March 15, 2010
to please...
Yesterday, the girls and I were getting ready to come home from OKC. Lily said something about how excited she was to come home. My mom hugged her and said, “Don’t you want to stay at GG’s?” My mom said this to her out of love and in a joking manner, but Lily’s immediate response was, “I want to stay here…” In an instant, I saw my tiny daughter in a different light. Her heart is so beautiful. She has such a precious recognition of others feelings. Already at age 3, she aims to please.
Why do we strive so greatly to please other people in our lives, and please Jesus only when it suits us. Galatians 1:10 “Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Our lives should be lived in reckless abandon to our Savior. Pleasing Him through our worship of Him.
Why do we strive so greatly to please other people in our lives, and please Jesus only when it suits us. Galatians 1:10 “Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Our lives should be lived in reckless abandon to our Savior. Pleasing Him through our worship of Him.
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