Finding encouragement in the depth of God’s Love

Dear friends, know that God will never leave you so that you will be APART
Even those other may forsake you, God will never break your HEART
God created and loves you and knowing Him will be the START
Of a bright new future, one that goes beyond our DREAMS
Because on this world, things are not always what they SEEM

There have been those given free gifts, that come at a terrible PRICE
Like that ancient story about the Trojan horse, which at first seemed NICE
It’s hard to remain hopeful, when life lets you DOWN
It’s hard to stay positive, when challenging situations SURROUND

But as we remember God’s love, so perfect and TRUE
Know that God’s love shown through JESUS is what’ll get us THROUGH
When times are tough and hopeless, even those close have let you DOWN
Needing companion and assistance, but no one is AROUND

Put your faith in Jesus and give your heart to God ABOVE
In faith seek and pray to Him, to receive a revelation of His LOVE
We should not put our trust in horses, though they run faster than we CAN
As we interact with others, carefully consider their intentions and PLAN
Above else, know that God will never leave or forsake you, He’s the great I AM

So as we hope for true love, healing for our pain & our HEART
Know that God loves you, he’s everywhere and He will not DEPART
The lives of his believing children, the faithful of this EARTH
Though riches can buy, many things, actually quite a BIT
Compared other things even ‘real’ money is COUNTERFEIT

Think of an elderly millionaire, too stingy to SHARE
When they die, their money does not go with them, so it is better to CARE
About the feelings and thoughts of others so that they will KNOW
That your are a considerate, compassionate person so that good memories will FLOW

Money is useful, but I would rather have youthful HEALTH
And hard work is productive, but not if you are blinded by WEALTH
Not speaking against money, because it can be used for GOOD
But if you let it, or worry about it distract you then things aren’t going as they SHOULD

God can do all things, even heal your heartbreak, dry the tears that flow when no one’s AROUND
You can confide to God your secrets and fears, saying things with unique SOUNDS
What good is fancy food and wealth, if you become too sick to EAT IT
And what good is saving millions & billions if you don’t live to COMPLETE IT
The plans of people fade, only what is done with and for God will LAST
And I hope we all trust fully to God before our salvation chance will PASS

As I think about life on this world, I still see the potential for GOOD
Though I also realize that things don’t always turn out as they SHOULD
In the individual life, there is so much worry, heartache and PAIN
So let’s turn to God, He can help us be happy and smile AGAIN.

Live for God, trust Him and Spiritually LEARN

As we LIVE we have got to trust God & Spiritually LEARN
Before our life on this world ends & bridge to salvation has BURNED
Live for God, trust Him and Spiritually LEARN
Before our lives & bridge to salvation has BURNED

Did you know there is a purpose for our LIVES
And because of the sin of one, at least once we will all DIE
I know you may be tempted to ask the question WHY
I’ll continue this lesson as I reflect on what is in STORE
People’s experiences are different, some have to go through so much MORE
But in the end, those who are blessed, learn what life is FOR
And the purpose of our life is something that can not be IGNORED

As a human man, I am not the One to tell you how’s it’s got to BE
Dear brothers & sisters, I urge you to trust in God and BELIEVE
Living our lives, living for God, is the only way we’ll EVER truly SEE
So brothers & sisters, I urge you to trust in God and BELIEVE
Living our lives, lead by Holy Spirit, is the only way we’ll see SPIRITUALLY

God will wipe your tears AWAY, so put your trust in Him TODAY
God knows all, even when you are lonely and feel DESPAIR
Still if you seek Him, your will find Him, know that He truly does CARE
Even if other people leave you, even when no one else is THERE
As you speak to Him with a sincere heart, God does hear your every PRAYER

Concerning prayer, there are no specific words to SAY
Here is an example of what you might PRAY :
Dear God, please remind me that no matter what I do or fail to DO
There still is hope for me as long as I have faith in YOU
Let not my eyes be blinded by some folly I COMMIT
But help me regret & repent my wrong and if possible to make up for IT

Inspire me to put my fears upon a hidden SHELF
And in the future never to be sorry for MYSELF
Give me the restful sleep I need before another DAWN
And bless me in the morning with the courage to GO ON.

As we LIVE we have got to trust God & Spiritually LEARN
Before our life on this world ends & bridge to salvation has BURNED
Live for God, trust Him and Spiritually LEARN
Before our lives & bridge to salvation has BURNED

Spiritual encouragement to seek God everyday

My friends remember to take the time to study God’s word regularly.
Seek God and you will find Him.
Ask God for His presence and you will receive it.
Knock at God’s door and deepen your relationship with Him and He will answer you.
God can answer you in many ways …
• possibly with His Still Small Voice,
• possibly with signs, wonders, blessing, healing, spiritual gifts
• or through many other indescribable ways.

Remember that God is everywhere, and His arm is infinitely long …
He can do all things … including to reach out and touch YOU.
Be faithful in your life and seek God.
God is all-powerful & unlike some people  God at times acts like a gentleman, he does not force himself on us
He is there for you if you seek Him, if you do not seek Him, he may leave you alone.

As wonderful as it is to diligently and faithful study God’s word …
This alone will not be fully useful if we do not put God’s word into practice by understanding what He is saying through His Word and putting it into practice by keeping God’s commands in our lives.

As we develop our spiritual senses … we will through God’s blessing, love, mercy learn to hear God speaking to us increasingly in our lives.

If we believe in God and always remain open to receiving the greatest Spiritual blessing from God we will receive Holy Spirit. The power of Holy Spirit will help us develop our spiritual ears … so that we can hear what God is saying to us … and also … hear and share what God would like us to say to other people, through us.

My friends, I want you to be strong and courageous.
Do not trust excessively in other people, whether it be friends, associates or human leaders.
People, through their limited ability, variable emotions and unknown motives … may accidently or deliberately fail us and let us down.

As we love, live for, trust in and obey God … we will be blessed and receive a wonderful reward for our faith in God which will produce the final result of eternal life and blessing in accordance to our faith in God and our conduct in our lives. Know that on this world, even good people sometimes suffer and have bad things happen and people regardless of their conduct, faith and life have a few things in common … human beings are born and the vast majority of them will eventually die.

Between the extremes of life and death, good and bad …
Most of us face a variety of challenges, tests, tribulations and difficult situations in our lives.
Most of us have experienced emotional & physical pain, frustration and a variety of other feelings.

Do not let any situation, past, present or future … distract you from the surpassingly wonderful reality of God, knowing God, trusting God, believing in God and living our lives for God, in accordance to His will.

If we believe in God and the atoning, life-saving sacrifice of His Son Jesus that God made for us through His grace, mercy and unfailing love … and live faithfully in accordance to His will, we shall be saved.

I would like to remind you that human beings were Created by God, in His image.
As believers, we are also adopted into God’s family as His children.
As children of God, let us remember and rejoice that even in this world’s current, fallen state … God is still present and His glory is throughout all the earth and all creation. As Creator & Master of all of creation and the earth … God is able to provide for our needs. With God as our Father in Heaven, who can stand against us?
As we remember our relationship with God … we can see that He is our Provider … why should we worry?

There is no reason for us, as believing, children of God for us to worry about anything … so do not worry.
Instead, in all that you do … trust in God and live for God … as you remember that God, even cares about birds and plants … and if He being infinitely powerful, present, knowledgeable and great … cares about things so temporarily and small … we should be comforted to know that God also cares about us.

God loves you & in your own unique ways He has blessed you …
God loved & knew you before you were born.

I believe that God has set aside special blessings, spiritual gifts and future ability for you …
That are available to you as you begin and continue to live your life for Him and fall into the good plan …
The spiritual destiny, God had in mind when He created you.

My friend, know that God loves you, in spite of yourself …
That it … He knew of the mistakes you would make,
the ‘less-than perfect’ tendencies you (as we ALL in our own ways) have

As you learn to yield your doubts, your fears and walk with God …
As you put aside any things (or even people) that distract you from walking fully, walking faithfully with God …
You will receive and/or becoming increasingly led by the Spirit of God

On our own, we are not capable of believing God … or living lives that are righteous & faithful
With faith in God as we are led by Holy Spirit, we can overcome our human limitations
And live spiritually in love, faith, and faithfulness with thoughts, feelings, words and actions
That are increasingly pleasing to God
Through the Spirit of God, the Power of God, we can be more than conquerors
We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us.
This may mean many different things to different people but may often include …

Developing new skills & spiritual maturity may provide even great blessings and abilities
Overcoming bad habits, temptations and weakness
Increasing in courage & self-confidence
Greater love for God and passion in living in faithfulness to Him
Healing of physical, emotional and other pain
Positive and practical thoughts about the future
Decreased anxiety and stress about challenges in the present
Wisdom and insights instead of regrets from our experiences in the past

As we begin or continue to believe … led by God instead of trusting in our own abilities
Trusting God and allowing His Spirit, Holy Spirit to transform us into the children of God we were created to be
We can live in purity, in Spiritual power … as approach high levels of spiritual growth & fulfillment in your life

My friend, I encourage you to sow to the spirit … do things that will have a lasting & eternal benefit
Rather than focusing your energy in a futile and useless way … by devoting yourself only to things of this world.
This world is temporary, like human lives in our current, mortal & natural body …
This world in it’s present form will pass away.

As you learn and continue to be lead by the Spirit of God
At first day by day … then as you spiritually mature … learning to walk with God so faithfully …
That every moment of our lives will be lived in a pleasing way in accordance to God’s will …
Your life will continue to improve and you will increasingly learn to be content and happy in all situations …

Remember that life on earth has been both a blessing and a test …
As you life for God … you get nearer and nearer to returning home to be with Him forever.

Let us trust God in every SITUATION as we hope for blessing & INSPIRATION

Time marches on, how quickly we move through another day & another WEEK
My friends, I’d like to remind you that those who love God are spiritually COMPLETE
As the days pass by, then we move to another month and then another YEAR
It is good to trust in God and release our FEARS

Fear happens when the challenges of life exceed our HOPE
And we look at the situation, and think that our chances are REMOTE
In times of trouble other people may help you, sympathize, or doing nothing but STARE
For this reason, I appreciate help from people, but it is to God that I cast my CARES
Because sometimes even the best human effort may not be ENOUGH
To overcome some challenges, because on this world, life is often TOUGH

If we are distracted by the joys and pains of LIFE
We will not understand that it is God who saves & delivers us from STRIFE
Life has it’s ups & downs … fun & relaxing moments feel good, while challenges & pain, feel BAD
To avoid from being overwhelmed by life’s uncertainties, so that we do not stay feeling SAD
Look up, in spirit, beyond the SITUATION
Trust in God, the Creator of the world & every NATION
So praise God for the simple, beautiful & good things in our lives, things that make us feel GLAD
Pray to God for deliverance from troubles & our pain, in faith we can count on our heavenly DAD

There are stories and there are facts and knowledge continually INCREASES
Look how technology keeps advancing … what was amazing today, in the future is OBSOLETE
Still even though things come and go, some things remain the SAME
It is important focus on God even as we live our lives & overcome all STRAINS

God is real, God is living and God is TRUE
There’s much that we don’t understand, yet be comforted in God’s great love for YOU
God’s love is not conditional on us being perfect in every SITUATION
God’s love is best received in faith & trust in Him to help us through life’s COMPLICATIONS
I know it is tough to be positive when undergoing challenges and various STRESS
It’s even harder to think clearly when loved ones are lost & we face other heart-wrenching TESTS

In the end of our days, it is not what you have gathered on this world that matters MOST
It is our faith in God Almighty & belief in Jesus that believers will humbly BOAST
Those who trust in God and live for Him faithful will surely be REWARDED
And believers who remain true in God to the end, will live, even when physically DEAD

January … 2010 … New Decade … New Year

January 2010, this is a new DECADE and the start of a new YEAR
And it’s pleasure to take some time and to spiritually SHARE
The thoughts and inspirations that I RECEIVE
I am happy to testify as I continue to BELIEVE
Of GOODNESS, MERCY and LOVE of GOD shown to ME
God is wonderful, Living, True and REAL
Through all of creation His glory is REVEALED

My friends know that God is our HEALER
His power is unlimited and REAL
His enduring Love … something we can FEEL
Maybe through the embrace of loved ones a special TOUCH
Know that even more than family & friends, God loves you so MUCH
Because even family and friends sometimes … they FAIL
But the Presence, Power & Knowledge of God … over everything … PREVAILS

The love of God is so GREAT
That the time to love & serve Him is now … please don’t WAIT
We make mistakes … as people we fall SHORT
But we are His children … we can trust in Him & the fulfillment of his REPORT
Left us through His prophets … believers of times long AGO
Who led by His Spirit … recorded words of counsel so we can spiritually GROW

Salvation is there for all who BELIEVE
Let’s grow in GRACE and FAITHFULNESS so we can RECEIVE
The goodness of God promised in His WORD
His faithful children will receive their REWARD
We should WORSHIP God for Who He IS
And be thankful for everything that God so graciously GIVES
Including the atoning sacrifice of his only begotten SON
Who once and for all conquered death so that a new life can be BEGUN

Taking God’s love to HEART & know He will never DEPART

Friends – be strengthened, encouraged and take this to HEART.
As we give our lives for Him, drawing ever closer to Him, He will never DEPART
Always remember that no matter what you are going THROUGH
God is real, full of grace, mercy and deliverance and He loves YOU
Trust in Him. Learn more of Him through His WORD
For his faithful, believing children, serving God bring an eternal REWARD

Spend more time with Him in your lives through prayer and MEDITATION
As you think about and remember God’s goodness, glory and unfailing love you will have this REALIZATION
That God is real, living, all-powerful, all-knowing and TRUE.
God is also all-powerful and His faithfulness always comes THROUGH
He sees the steps when you WALK.
He hears the words when you TALK.
No matter what you say or DO.
As you walk with Him, God is also right there with YOU

Spiritual Advice & Praise in an Alphabetic Way

Alphabetical Praise and Advice (part 1)

APPROACH God with a sincere, humble heart as you turn away from non-spiritual living and human mistakes.
BELIEVE in God and faithfully keep his commands according to His Word through the transforming power of Holy Spirit.
CONFESS your faith in God & your acceptance and appreciation of the death & resurrection of Jesus that God provided to save us from our sins.
DELIVERANCE from our troubles comes from God to his children who love and serve Him.
EVERLASTING is God and the Word of God and the power of God and the love of God received by those who accept it.
FAITHFUL is our Creator in all His ways, actions, His word & His DECREES. He is all-knowing and is aware of our wants & NEEDS.
GRACIOUS is our God who looks past the faults and mistakes of his repentant & believing children. Quick to forgive & help us in time of NEED.
HOLY is the Almighty and His Law is TRUE. Keeping God’s commands is the right thing to DO.
INSIGHT, inspiration and wisdom from God is perfect and has no fault. Let us hide the WORD & PRECEPTS of God in your HEART.
JUSTICE from God is real & true. For the unrepentant, appropriate punishment. For those who repent & believe, forgiveness and eternal life.
KIND and compassionate is our Father in Heaven and our Messiah, His Anointed who will rule on earth as King.
LOVE is one of the many qualities of God Almighty, our Creator and Sovereign Lord. Hallelu-Yah!
MAGNIFICENT is God Almighty! All of creation testifies of God’s glory. Even without words, God’s power is proclaimed throughout the universe.
NEAR is the presence, power, peace & love of God. As we walk with Him, know that we are never alone and He will not leave or forsake us.
OMNIPOTENCE – God has all power, Omniscient – God knows everything, Omnipresent – God is everywhere.
PRAISE to God our Father in Heaven who reveals things to his faithful children. Hallelu-Yah!
QUICK to take action when the time is RIGHT, God is so wonderful His ways are beyond our full understanding.
RIGHTEOUS is God, so faithful and true – as we live according to His will, we will be guided into our eternal destiny.
SALVATION comes from God Almighty through the atoning sacrifice of His Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus for our sins.
TRUE, living, and real is God who rules over all creation. Though our eyes do not always SEE, God’s word lasts ETERNALLY.
UPLIFTING is the Word and Spirit of God. Those who trust in Him sow spiritually and in the end will reap a everlasting reward.
VICTORIOUS is God over all the principalities and spiritual forces of lawlessness and evil!
WONDERFUL is our God whose love is unfailing and whose mercy endures forever!
XCITEMENT is wonderful as you continue to walk with, love and serve God in a steady and daily basis
YEARN for the presence of God in our lives, crave God’s guidance, His Spirit and His Peace that surpasses our understanding.
ZEAL for righteousness, hunger for truth and a desire to do the will of our God and Heavenly Father is admirable for believers.

Walk With God everyday

How many people ever KNOW
How wonderful is Holy Spirit’s FLOW
As we walk with God, we will surely GROW
As along the narrow path of life we GO
David, though he wasn’t very TALL
Through the Spirit of God, he made a giant FALL
Abraham, trusted God enough to KNOW
It’s best to relocate & prosper because God said SO

Now our salvation as truly ARRIVED
And though death wants to claim, through Jesus we’ll SURVIVE
He came here over 2000 years AGO
Some people still doubt, those blessed truly KNOW

Even foreigners, with earthly wisdom … followed that STAR
How could we forget him, He is with his children … near or FAR
When Jesus was here he healed & taught & did so much GOOD
Through the power of Holy Spirit, performed miracles no one COULD
Yet through envy & evil He was put to DEATH
But Praise God, through His will … the full story has not YET
Been fully told because in God’s love He died so that we could LIVE
The cost of a soul is too costly for people, for eternal life … what can we GIVE
To repay our Father in Heaven who created us and gave us LIFE
So do not worry about anything … trust in God and avoid all STRIFE

Traditions, laws, policies … people then & now make all kinds of RULES
As we live, be spiritual and practical so things will stay COOL
Human-based wisdom & ideas seem special … but don’t be FOOLED
Keep God’s commands, believe and receive salvation and with sincerity PRAY.
Believe in & walk with God each & every DAY.

The Word, Love and guidance from God in our lives

God has given us his Word (contained in the Holy Bible) as spiritual food. We should feed on the Word regularly, make reading your Bible a natural part of your life like eating. Consider the Word of God as both spiritual weaponry  (our sword of the spirit) and as nourishment, to feed and satisfy the needs of righteousness for our hungry & thirsty souls. The wisdom it holds provides valuable instructions and guidance for our lives.

As we make the effort to love and serve God and treat other people with kindness, respect and compassion … we should share appropriate aspects of our lives with others -balancing wisdom and sincerity.

All of our actions should not be done from natural efforts  – if they are done in this way, our motives may be imperfect and the final results they will produce will be temporary and not stand the test of time. Instead what we do and what we say should be born of the Spirit. If you are spiritually reborn … continue faithfully walking with God. If you have not yet started believe in and trust God and accept the salvation that comes through confession and faith in Jesus and his sacrifice for our sins, I urge you to do so.

May the light of God shine on you so that your vision is clear.
May the Spirit of God, comfort, teach and transform you …
So you grow spiritually into the child of God you were created to be.
May God bless, guide and keep all of you. Hallelu-Yah.

Living our lives with spiritually led purpose

My friends, as we move deeper into this month and as time passes in our lives … I hope we all gradually, steadily yet quickly recognize the answers to the important questions of : what is the vision and what is the purpose of our lives.

• Our vision for our lives should be to learn of, and then do the will of God for our lives. 
• We have all been created by God for One purpose. This purpose is to love, serve and be devoted to God.

As we live our lives fulfilling our purpose (to love and serve God) we should also remember to do this … to love and help other people, in the way we would want to be loved & treated. God in his infinite power, wisdom, knowledge and love – has created us with various personalities, various skills, various talents and potential. The differences between people and the different responsibilities and skills various people have should not result in conflict, envy or produce separation among fellow believers.

Instead, by believing the Word of God, being led by the Spirit of God & following spiritual leadership that is in accordance with the will of God – these differences can be blessings that bring us closer together. In areas where one person is weak, God has blessed someone else to be strong so as a united group, a team of believers can use their God-given skills to perform all the tasks required to strengthen and expand the body of believers.