Innocent Idolatry

Entrust your loved ones to Me; release them into My protective care. They are much safer with Me than in your clinging hands. If you let a loved one become am idol in your heart, you endanger that one--as well as yourself. Remember the extreme measures I used with Abraham and Isaac. I took Isaac to the very point of death to free Abraham from son-worship. Both Abraham and Isaac suffered terribly because of the fathers undisciplined emotions. I detest idolatry, even in the form of parental love. When you release loved ones to Me, you are free to cling to My hand. As you entrust others into My care, I am free to shower blessings on them. My Presence will go with them wherever they go, and I will give them rest. This same Presence stays with you, as you relax and place your trust in Me. Watch to see what I will do.
~ Jesus Calling ~ by Sarah Young

How many of us innocently idolize the love ones in our lives? Husbands, wives, children, parents, grandparents.etc. I too am found guilty of this very thing. I completely understand how you could love someone so much, that God would consider it idolatry. Holding on so tight to the point no one can move or breath, let alone grow. Dear God, help us to let go this morning! God knows what's best. Know that His plan is to give you His very best, even when it feels like He's taking it.
Be Blessed!

HOW MANY WAYS

Today will be a day of reflection for you and for me. From the time we were formed in our mothers' womb, to the time we begin to read this blog, God has been there and HE has been good. With that in mind, there is no way you cannot begin to give Him whats due unto Him. Go ahead and praise Him. I will begin...Lord i thank you for protecting me in my youth, all of those times i ignorantly walked blindly into things that could have taken my life. Lord i thank you that we i decided to experiment with drugs and alcohol that i still to this day remain in my right mind. Lord i thank you that through my years of promiscuity that you didnt allow me to contract a deadly disease. Lord i thank you that when i lost my home you didnt allow my family to live homeless. Lord i thank you that when i lost my job you didnt allow my family to go without a meal. Lord i thank you that when i found myself in a mess you didnt allow my enemies to over take me. Lord i thank you that when my heart is hurt you wont allow depression and grief to consume me. Lord i thank you that when my child was sick you didnt allow death to be its end. Lord i thank you that when i turned my back on you, you didnt allow my end to be hell. Now, what about you? How many ways could you give God thanks and praise this morning? HE DESERVES IT ALL! He's been just that good!
Be blessed!

THEY OBVIOUSLY DID NOT READ THE ENDING

In Psalms 23, it speaks of how the world, how the wicked ones would love to cut off and get rid of all of Gods people/church so that they could feel free and comfortable doing whatever their lustful hearts desire. They dont want to hear the word and they dont want to see people doing right because it restrains them. They have devised plans and tell lies against Gods people. They are sneaky and wicked in all of their ways. In their hearts their is deceit. BUT they are fools because they do not realize that God has a hidden protection around all of His people, all of His children. What person in their right minds will enter in a battle against an almighty God, who has all power in His hands, who can blow them off the face of this earth in one breath?! Yes, they are fools. Blinded by their evil ways.
People of God...BE encouraged! SINCE GOD IS FOR YOU...WHAT,WHO...COULD BE ABLE TO STAND AGAINST YOU??? What plan can oversee Gods plan for your life? What weapon could tear down the barrier of protection that God has around you? Dont fret, dont fear, dont give up...because they obviously have NOT read the ending of this story!
Be Blessed...Be encouraged...BE!!

IF THERE IS SPACE..HE FILLS IT

Good Morning! And what a beauti-FULL morning it is!
When you think about air or oxygen, you may believe that its everywhere. Its needed to breath, so its in our lungs, its in our homes, outside, even if you take a jar and put a lid on it ...its still there in limited supply. Now, think about God.... He IS everywhere! He is in every area of our lives..IF we allow Him to be. And since He is always present, He fills up every space. Every lack we believe we have is just an illusion because He IS. He says He IS the great I AM. That means whatever you stand in need of..HE IS. He IS the space that fills the hole in your heart, He IS that missing piece to complete the puzzle, when you balance your check book and things dont add up to cover all your bills..He IS your surplus! He fills EVERY space, every nook, and cranny in our lives. He's everywhere, He's so wide you cant get around Him, He's so tall you cant get over Him, He's the past, present and the future...nothing surprises Him! Rest assure, exhale, stop your worrying, keep the faith and know that if there is ANY space in your life...HE CAN AND WILL FILL IT!