"if you will bow down and worship me."

Matthew 4:9 "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me."

10 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”

Do you receive Him... or do you receive him? If it not one, its the other- thats just the cold hard truth, knowing or not knowing.

This world has its ways is drawing people to its lies... but the main focus is whom is telling those lies to you. Who is tickling your ears to encourage you to live in your pride and self-righteousness? Are you indeed bowing down to the anti-christ? He has been given limited authority in all that has been given to him (satan), he is the prince of the earth.

John 12:31 Now there is a judging of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.

We as a people, sin in every way and turn a blind eye as society has so accepted it. We drink and smoke, steal, want everything. Thats not to say that we shouldn't desire to do our best in our lives, its saying that sometimes we get out of control in our way of living and satan is here to ensure that we hold that course, bowing down and worshiping the things of this earth.

Well, this isn't our home. We are merely sojourners... on temporary assignment- if you will. We are given free will to do as we please. I still want to enjoy life. To golf, play hockey, watch hockey, watch baseball, play with my kids and family, fish, etc. But, in doing so, worshipping God and spending time with Him.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...... the things of this world and only that of which the good shepherd provides. He knows our needs, our thoughts, our pain. He is there, waiting for us to call out to Him as a daughter cries out to her daddy- even then I point my daughters to Christ.

Its okay to have possessions- computers, trucks, 4-wheelers... what-have-you. I just encourage you not to get captivated in the way that this... world-order provides. Have some respect for our creator- just because society has accepted sin... its still wrong before God.

(I don't want to come off as cracking the whip on you- because I am a sinner. But that doesn't mean that we shouldn't try and do our best before God. I have been down the road of many people in the bible, through the same trials. Perhaps you may be going through something tough yourself. I am here to bear your burdens and to exhort your efforts in achieving victory in you life- thats whom God has intended for me to be used for.)

Why do you labor in vain?

I have been struggling recently. I have many desires and problems that I have been nourishing. I didn't see it, but I knew it.

Jesus was tempted in the same way. Desires of having the entire land that was given to satan. Tempted to be King of all the people in the land. In all ways we are tempted, He has been tempted.

It is natural for us to be in want... how ever, The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want........ the things of this world that I do not have.

iPhone
Truck and trailer
Boat
Golf clubs
Fishing gear
Etc.

The Lord has given many things for me to enjoy, shouldn't I be rejoicing in that of which He has given... and that of which He will provide?

I have been taken to lunches- many times.
I have been taken to Blue Man Group.
I have been given opportunities to work and rewarded bountifully.
I have a home, clothing and food- which I have not paid for directly.

I have been given many things... but I still want more??? Well, I renounce those desires in the name of Jesus. He is my provider. He is my Author. He is the one that has been given ALL things... He paid the price for it.

I am very thankful for what has happened, the good and the bad. I rejoice in Him who directs me in the path He has set before me. I fully depend on Him and will serve Him. I cannot let the things that belong to this world effect the great plans He has for my life. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT.


Its... kinda like a Railroad engineer. The engineer... at least in the old days, shoveled coal into the engine to feed the fire. It was pretty dirty work and very labor intensive. But he was driven to keep the fire burning intensely. But the Lord told me that I do not have to feed the fires before me... and to relax and enjoy the fire that He has put in me. When people attack me verbally (its more... wrongful misperception on my part) or being impatient before everyone... I am the one feeding the fire of my desires unrighteously. I give into the hatred that I love so much... and we all know how things turn out- it just hurts people.

So, why do I labor in vain- why am I picking up a shovel and feeding the fire into an intense fur-no? Why not rest in roast up a few cosy marshmallows and kick my feet up. Do not be hasty in the way that you carry your day. Respond lovingly- no one likes to be talked to in hatred! Be patient as God is with us- He is slow to anger... we should be too.

When a fire arises before you, do not feed it. Apologize if you have upset someone- you were the one that did it, whether directly or indirectly. Respond in Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, in the Gospel, by Faith and by His word. Be humble. Ask for His help to change you. To strengthen you. To teach you. To guide you. All you are doing is acknowledging your ways before Him so He can make you path straight. He wants you to rely on Him in all aspects of your life- not to be thrown in the corner and ignored. He calls you friend and wants to be your best friend. He is Lord. He speaks to us EVERYDAY, do you give an ear to Him... do you check in with Him to see what He wants to share with you? This is the day the Lord has made, find out what His glory means to you this day.

Lord, forgive me for giving into the desires of my heart. For looking for what I cannot have, rather seeking what You will provide. I have nothing and am nothing, but that of which you give. It is no long I who live, but You who live in me. I renounce covets of my heart. Help me to return your Love for the evil. I thank and praise You for this teaching and pray to share this to those whom You bring across my path. In Jesus name I ask Father, Amen.

Dancing in the rain

Though I cannot see the sun today, I know its there. The world is a 'lil darker today and not as warm. But I am well equipped and prepared to face this days path with proper attire. I look forward to the light when it comes as it always does. I know the clouds will dissipate and be no more if I wait long enough. I go to bed and await for it the next day and do not partake in the darkness of night. I live in the light witch promotes growth to many things, without it many things parish. I know I certainly cannot live without it. The more I get of it, the more I want of it. But, I fully understand there is a cycle of how things work- its not always perfect weather. In fact, as the trees have begun to bud and produce leaves, I welcome the rain- as it is good despite all the complaints to the weather person.

Are you prepared for the storms of this life? Do you have to put a string to latch down the window from the winds. Maybe you gotta fix that leaky roof. Regardless, sometimes the elements find their ways to penetrate our homes. I encourage you to take Shelter in the storms that comes across our path... even when the rains comes, you'll find me dancing in the streets.