Just a reminder...you can sing along if you wish
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
"Friend"
Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and so many more social sites. We all want to be connected to someone.Even the most introverted person wants some sort of human connection. We long to be "in touch". We crave a sense of comradery.
When someone you haven't heard from in years suddenly finds you and "friends" you or you find them in a search, your heart fills with this sense of gladness and a big smile comes across your face. A long lost "pal" has been found. A friendship reunited.
Some of us connect with relatives we haven't seen in years. Some of us even connect with relatives we have never met. It is great to see how our families have changed, kids have been added, cousins have grown up....I realize how spread out we all our from each other. A sense of belonging fills my heart. I belong to these relatives as a family.
My mind begins to wander...if Jesus were on a social site...would it be easier to correspond with Him? It is simple to look over your site and drop a line or two to a friend. If Jesus were on a social site, would He feel more of a part of my life as I post my little thought for the day. Do I take the time now to communicate with Him in meaningful ways? Talking with him doesn't always have to be a long conversation. I enjoy little "bursts" of conversation with Jesus.
The thing about Jesus is that He is never a "long lost".....He is always easily there...to talk with...any time of day or night. Jesus is the Dearest One you could "Friend".
When someone you haven't heard from in years suddenly finds you and "friends" you or you find them in a search, your heart fills with this sense of gladness and a big smile comes across your face. A long lost "pal" has been found. A friendship reunited.
Some of us connect with relatives we haven't seen in years. Some of us even connect with relatives we have never met. It is great to see how our families have changed, kids have been added, cousins have grown up....I realize how spread out we all our from each other. A sense of belonging fills my heart. I belong to these relatives as a family.
My mind begins to wander...if Jesus were on a social site...would it be easier to correspond with Him? It is simple to look over your site and drop a line or two to a friend. If Jesus were on a social site, would He feel more of a part of my life as I post my little thought for the day. Do I take the time now to communicate with Him in meaningful ways? Talking with him doesn't always have to be a long conversation. I enjoy little "bursts" of conversation with Jesus.
The thing about Jesus is that He is never a "long lost".....He is always easily there...to talk with...any time of day or night. Jesus is the Dearest One you could "Friend".
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Hope
This Friday we label as "Good Friday" because we know that Sunday (Easter) is coming! Jesus served and saved us. He was crucified...took on all of our sins...took on all of our pain...and died. If it ended there...life would have no reason...no hope.
There is an Eric Clapton song, "Tears in Heaven". Some lyrics:
"Would you know my name, If I saw you in Heaven, Would it be the same, If I saw you in Heaven. I must be strong, And carry on, Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven"
How hopeless...desperate. Because of Jesus we CAN have hope and we CAN belong in Heaven. Accepting Jesus...Believing in Him....Confessing our sins...totally turning from them to have a relationship with Jesus will give us our hope of "Someday" being with Jesus...BECAUSE of Easter...Because He lives...we can face tomorrow. We have hope.
"Someday" is posted in this blog as a favorite song of mine. Some of the lyrics are:
"You're my life and salvation, you're the Strength in me, you're my Inspiration, you're the Light that shines on me, Although I cannot see you, I know I've always felt you, So I will follow you and believe....Someday I know you're coming back for me, the one who loves you, Someday I know my heart and soul will be free, from the pain it holds onto....In times of desperation, I'm gonna cling to you, I'll find hope and protection, in the love that I've found in you...So I will follow you and believe..."
Jesus came that we may have life and hope abundantly! Praise the Lord!!!
There is an Eric Clapton song, "Tears in Heaven". Some lyrics:
"Would you know my name, If I saw you in Heaven, Would it be the same, If I saw you in Heaven. I must be strong, And carry on, Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven"
How hopeless...desperate. Because of Jesus we CAN have hope and we CAN belong in Heaven. Accepting Jesus...Believing in Him....Confessing our sins...totally turning from them to have a relationship with Jesus will give us our hope of "Someday" being with Jesus...BECAUSE of Easter...Because He lives...we can face tomorrow. We have hope.
"Someday" is posted in this blog as a favorite song of mine. Some of the lyrics are:
"You're my life and salvation, you're the Strength in me, you're my Inspiration, you're the Light that shines on me, Although I cannot see you, I know I've always felt you, So I will follow you and believe....Someday I know you're coming back for me, the one who loves you, Someday I know my heart and soul will be free, from the pain it holds onto....In times of desperation, I'm gonna cling to you, I'll find hope and protection, in the love that I've found in you...So I will follow you and believe..."
Jesus came that we may have life and hope abundantly! Praise the Lord!!!
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