Oh my 2024 has almost gone! I would normally say "where has the time gone too" but this year some of my days have been long, other days, sweet and full of hope. All days I've surely felt the touch of the Master's Hand upon me. I am sorry that I have not been able to keep up with blogging but it just hasn't been in the plan. I am happy to say that I was able to RING THE BELL two days before Thanksgiving and what a blessing that was for me and my family. Oh the emotions was surely on a all time high that sweet day. I rang that bell loud and proud. I was so blessed to have so many of my family with me on that special occasion. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful strong support group with my family, friends and church family. My oldest granddaughter Raygen was given permission to come and play the piano after I rang the bell. She sang one of my favorite songs, "It is well with my soul". It was amazing at the patients, doctors and nurses that s...
Just a simple statement today: Lukewarm people tend to choose what is popular over what is right when are in conflict.
They desire to fit in both at church and outside the church; they care more about what people think of their actions (like church attendance and giving) than what God thinks of their hearts and lives.
"Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets." Luke 6:26
"I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead." Rev 3:1
"Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have all men call them "Rabbi". Matthew 23:5-7
They desire to fit in both at church and outside the church; they care more about what people think of their actions (like church attendance and giving) than what God thinks of their hearts and lives.
"Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets." Luke 6:26
"I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead." Rev 3:1
"Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have all men call them "Rabbi". Matthew 23:5-7
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Oh my that is powerful...and so true. Needing that this day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Connie
It is all about our relationship with Him. Thanks for this post.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are reading Crazy Love again Miss Cindy?
Selena Guest
Great reminder, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteI always want to follow hard after God!
I love that Revelation verse that sees past our facade to our heart. Thank God that He does that!
ReplyDeleteYour post brought to mind Galatians 1:10....Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved my girlfriends mother's sayin...If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susie
I'm so thankful God knows my heart.
ReplyDeleteYes and Amen! I just taught a lesson yesterday on persecution, including the passage, "all who will live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution."
ReplyDeleteWith all my heart, I want to love Him the way He deserves to be loved. That love is not, nor will it ever be, a tepid one.