When teens are told they cannot do something, at times the response has been, “You don’t let me have any fun.” Rules are often seen as unwanted limitations and a rule setter may be viewed as a “kill joy”. However, being allowed to do whatever we feel like doing, does that always bring joy? Is it not true that lack of joy is … [Read more...] about A FILL JOY!
Joy
SERVING HIM!
In one of Jesus’ parables relating to the judgment to come, we read. . . “(37) Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? (38) And when did we … [Read more...] about SERVING HIM!
GOD’S WILL FOR US! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, understanding God’s Divine Will has our utmost benefit in mind, are we remaining open to seeking His Will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven? (Matthew 6:10) Are we desiring for His Will to be done in and through our own life? Then, even in the challenging moments of life, are we … [Read more...] about GOD’S WILL FOR US! (Part 2 of 2)
HEART FOR! (Part 4 of 4)
Over the last few days we have noted, the heart not fully for God nor in tune with God and the difference of a heart that is. That is the heart which can sustain a song for God wherever we might be. This is because that with which we are filled is what will flow from our life. Even as the psalmist David wrote in … [Read more...] about HEART FOR! (Part 4 of 4)
HEART FOR! (Part 2 of 4)
Yesterday we noted the request for one of the beautiful songs of Zion while exiles were in Babylon. Even when the message of a song is not taken to heart, the singing can still be considered beautiful and pleasant. In this sense the song can become a performance even without any higher purpose. However, has life … [Read more...] about HEART FOR! (Part 2 of 4)
