Ready For Take Off

Do you remember the old tune by John Denver; “l’m Leaving on a Jet Plane”? It was a big hit for him back in the day.

I must admit I can’t help but think about that song every time I fly. As I’m flying to New York City today. It’s an exciting trip for me as I have never been to New York City. It’s also exciting, because we will be meeting Tiffany and Jeremy and two of our precious Grands; Ava and Landon. As an avid Historian, it’s exciting, because there is so much history there. So you could say I am definitely ready for takeoff today. My expectations are high for this trip. Now of course we went online and we bought tickets. We boarded the plane and even now are in the air flying to New York.

Speaking of flying...I am reminded of another song that I love by the Christian artist Chris Tomlin entitled “Heaven”. Just read some of the descriptions he writes about Heaven in this song. 

This world is not what it was meant to be

All this pain, all this suffering

There's a better place waiting for me

In Heaven

Every tear will be wiped away

Every sorrow and sin erased

We'll dance on seas of amazing grace

In Heaven, In Heaven

As you can see there are several reasons to be excited about my trip to Heaven. You could say my expectations are very high for that trip! As before, I’m sure you will understand...I’m very very excited about Heaven because I’ve never been there before...I will indeed be reunited with family members gone on before me (like my mom). Another reason for my joy is the Biblical descriptions of Heaven and the incredible discoveries I will make while I am there.

Jesus talked about Heaven in John 14: 1-6

"Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

And you know the way to where I am going." Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

There it is...did you catch it? You wanna take the ultimate flight...you wanna go to heaven...get in the Bible, punch your ticket by choosing Jesus to be your Way, your Truth and your Life! Rest in John 3:16 for a while, learn it, accept it, believe and you will truly then be ready for takeoff! And all God’s children said, Amen

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Just Show Up...

So much of life is just showing up! A recent quote I read by Christian Artist TobyMac reads like this...”You’ll have good days, bad days, overwhelming days, too tired days, I can’t go on days. And every day, you’ll still show up, you will get through it...”

What do you think? True or false? I believe it’s true! It is my experience that life is a calculation. Rise up and make an attempt and experience life. I love the song that TobyMac sings/raps called “Move (Keep Walkin’)”

Another heartbreak day, Feels like you’re miles away

Don’t even need no shade, When your sun don’t shine, shine

Too many passin’ dreams, Roll by like limousines

It’s hard to keep believin’, When they pass you by and by

I know your heart been broke again, I know your prayers ain’t been answered yet

I know you’re feeling like you got nothing left,

Well, lift your head, it ain’t over yet, ain’t over yet so

Move, keep walkin’ soldier keep movin’ on,

Move, keep walkin’ until the mornin’ comes

Move, keep walkin’ soldier keep movin’ on

And lift your head, it ain’t over yet, ain’t over yet...

I think it may be in our nature or my nature to feel worn out...defeated...depressed... lost...in the tentacles of life and we are then paralyzed. We’re frozen in the cement of chaos and seem to be stuck. It is also our nature, I believe...to be released from said shackles. We have to find a way to push through...to start somewhere...to shake loose of these heavy chains...and to regain our journey. May, I suggest something as simple as a pen and paper. Lol...yes indeed...here is your answer....are you ready...make...a...list! Create a plan...move...move...move!!! At the top of that list is:

1.            Talk to God

2.            Read the Bible

3.            Walk/Run/Crawl...move!

4.            You get the ideal...

The Great Commission of Christ begins with word “Go” Matt. 28:19, 20

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

I heard a long time ago from my dear friend Noel Hill...”if you fail to plan...you plan to fail” So let’s make a plan to win...to change the world...to “Go”...it requires a move on your part...and mine! Move and win...move and find happiness...move and live life more abundantly...and all God’s children said, Amen.

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It occurs to me...President Trump

It occurs to me that this man, as much as I know, is a sinner saved by grace. Lest we forget, yes, so are we. Imperfect, yet usable by God.

It occurs to me, that the scripture I read and study, is full of imperfect men and women, whom God used...in spite of their sin...past and present...that’s right, past and present.

It occurs to me that today many Christians understand, the power of God...to make a man like Donald Trump “President of the United States of America”.

It occurs to me that today many Christians do not understand the former. For some reason they remain in judgement of anyone who ascends to power, claims Christ as their savior, and has sin in their life...

It occurs to me that too many of us (Christians), feel like it is our duty to publicly decry President Trump...every time he makes a mistake or even mistakes he made years ago...

It occurs to me...to judge the man...is a slap in the face of God. Why?

A. He was created by God

B. Because he is a brother.

Oh, don’t give me that excuse....read your bible my friend...

It occurs to me that we must denounce sin...period...that is more on point than to try and destroy someone.

It occurs to me that we all need a refresher course in the truth of God’s word as to who our enemy is...read Eph. 6:10-12 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

It occurs to me that we need to pray for President Trump! We need to repent and unify behind the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

It occurs to me the world...yes, not just America, is starving for less criticism and more “Good News”

It occurs to me that most people in the world understand the difference between right and wrong. So does Donald J. Trump...doesn’t always mean they choose the right way.

It occurs to me all of Christendom needs to embrace the teachings of Christ...less judgement...more Compassion! Less hate...more Love! Less division...more Unity!

It occurs to me that...in and with Christ...and with each other... we can make the world a better place...a more positive place.

It occurs to me that...we can change the world...and all God’s Children said Amen!

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Fear is A Liar

Zach Williams is truly one of my favorite Christian artist. One of his songs that haunts me is “Fear is a Liar” For over a decade in my life, I sat on the sidelines afraid that God would never be able to use me. Yes, there was sin in my life. I lived in the fear of judgement. I lived in the fear of weakness. I was convinced I was not good enough...not worthy...I was too dirty to be used by Him. The lyrics to the song go like this...

When he told you you're not good enough

When he told you you're not right

When he told you you're not strong enough

To put up a good fight

When he told you you're not worthy

When he told you you're not loved

When he told you you're not beautiful

That you'll never be enough

Fear, he is a liar

He will take your breath

Stop you in your steps

Fear he is a liar

He will rob your rest

Steal your happiness

Cast your fear in the fire

'Cause fear he is a liar

As it turned out, I was living out of the will of God. You may be going thru the same thing because of past personal failures. I am here to testify today. I was wrong and so are you.

I am reminded of the scripture in 1st John 4 and verse 18 “There is no fear in Love, but perfect Love casts our fear!” I want you to notice how I capitalized Love. In my mind, my heart...that is a direct reference to God. You see if you stand up to that fear...that lie....and call upon the Lord...ask Him for truth, He will reveal to you that fear is a liar! The light casts out the darkness. Then you can be set free. You can live in peace! Notice the line...”He is a liar”. He...is the Devil! He wants you defeated and on the sidelines. I encourage you to resist “the fathers of lies” and get in the game. Let’s make a positive difference in this world today! You see the truth is God loves you...just like you are...and He wants us in the game of life to make a difference. You can be the difference someone needs today! Embrace the Truth and live!!!...and all God’s children said...Amen!

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