Romanss 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
I find it interesting how the bible makes such bold statements. "In all things God works" not in some things, but in all things. It's sometimes hard to think about, but something to take to heart.
"In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose"
God help us to trust you
God help us to listen and take to heart your promises
God help us to see your ways
God be with us and drawing us closer to you
Monday, January 27, 2014
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Dream
Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.
I had a dream a few weeks back where I was bowing before the record keeper in God's kingdom in complete shame. He was reading out my whole life for all to hear. And as he was reading he came to a spot where I had sinned and just as he was about to read that part, it appeared that all of heaven shouted out "covered by the blood of Jesus". He then skipped over this part and continued on. This happened many times. I started to wonder foolishly why none of the good things I had done meant anything. I quickly realized I was being self-righteous and that only Jesus can save us, and no one else.
But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.
Psalm 103:12
as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
I had a dream a few weeks back where I was bowing before the record keeper in God's kingdom in complete shame. He was reading out my whole life for all to hear. And as he was reading he came to a spot where I had sinned and just as he was about to read that part, it appeared that all of heaven shouted out "covered by the blood of Jesus". He then skipped over this part and continued on. This happened many times. I started to wonder foolishly why none of the good things I had done meant anything. I quickly realized I was being self-righteous and that only Jesus can save us, and no one else.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
W. Edwards Deming
I think business in North America has not fully understood the words of
W. Edwards Deming. Here are some comments that strike me.
“Management‘s overall aim should be to create a system in which everybody may take joy in his work.” Dr. W. Edwards Deming
or in other words "Pride in workmanship"
"Eliminate management by objective. Eliminate management by number and numerical goals. Instead substitute with leadership"
Because all numerical and objective goals can be hacked to help the individuals but not the whole company. How much of a managers day is spent on artificial numbers?
"Break down barriers between departments. People in research, design, sales, and production must work as a team, in order to foresee problems of production and usage that may be encountered with the product or service."
I believe not only foresee problems but also become innovative, fast reacting etc. as a team
“Management‘s overall aim should be to create a system in which everybody may take joy in his work.” Dr. W. Edwards Deming
or in other words "Pride in workmanship"
"Eliminate management by objective. Eliminate management by number and numerical goals. Instead substitute with leadership"
Because all numerical and objective goals can be hacked to help the individuals but not the whole company. How much of a managers day is spent on artificial numbers?
"Break down barriers between departments. People in research, design, sales, and production must work as a team, in order to foresee problems of production and usage that may be encountered with the product or service."
I believe not only foresee problems but also become innovative, fast reacting etc. as a team
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Lamentations 3:22-23
Lamentations 3:22-23
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
One thing that I find amazing about the Bible is the stories. These verses which has so much hope and so much optimism comes out of a very dark time for God's people. Their city had been conquered. The temple had been violated and destroyed and the people sold as slaves. Yet out of this we receive a truth about God.
God's mercies never come to an end.
His mercies are new every morning.
God help us to understand your love
God help us to trust you
God help us to through out the lies
God help us to listen to you!
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
One thing that I find amazing about the Bible is the stories. These verses which has so much hope and so much optimism comes out of a very dark time for God's people. Their city had been conquered. The temple had been violated and destroyed and the people sold as slaves. Yet out of this we receive a truth about God.
God's mercies never come to an end.
His mercies are new every morning.
God help us to understand your love
God help us to trust you
God help us to through out the lies
God help us to listen to you!
Monday, November 25, 2013
Trust God
James1:5-8 NIV
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
This I find to be one of the hardest things. Not to doubt. God makes it clear we should not doubt him. God is not a liar.
We had a speaker yesterday who emphasized the point that we need to believe by faith what God says. Satan tries every day to make us believe lies and sometimes he makes us believe/feel they are true. He emphasized that God loves us and has a plan for us, and we truly need to believe this. If we don't we find ourselves lacking strength, power ... because we try to do things ourselves.
We need to trust God and his word that he is not a liar, and trust him that he has a plan for us. Otherwise we will doubt and be like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. And maybe by being tossed by the wind we lose part of God's plan for us (so let us try to trust more and more each day). But let us remember God always takes us back if we ask for forgivness and will reinstate a new plan for us.
Lamentations3:22-23
God help us have faith,
God help us trust you,
God help us trust your promises to us
God help us to understand your truth
God lead us
God speak to us
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
This I find to be one of the hardest things. Not to doubt. God makes it clear we should not doubt him. God is not a liar.
We had a speaker yesterday who emphasized the point that we need to believe by faith what God says. Satan tries every day to make us believe lies and sometimes he makes us believe/feel they are true. He emphasized that God loves us and has a plan for us, and we truly need to believe this. If we don't we find ourselves lacking strength, power ... because we try to do things ourselves.
We need to trust God and his word that he is not a liar, and trust him that he has a plan for us. Otherwise we will doubt and be like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. And maybe by being tossed by the wind we lose part of God's plan for us (so let us try to trust more and more each day). But let us remember God always takes us back if we ask for forgivness and will reinstate a new plan for us.
Lamentations3:22-23
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
God help us have faith,
God help us trust you,
God help us trust your promises to us
God help us to understand your truth
God lead us
God speak to us
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Mag's the Singer
Please take a look at this upcoming artist. She has an amazing story of God's providing.
http://www.catholicregister.org/youth/ysn-news/item/16948-singer-turns-escape-from-dark-days-into-song
http://www.catholicregister.org/youth/ysn-news/item/16948-singer-turns-escape-from-dark-days-into-song
Friday, November 1, 2013
Radio
Something I heard on the radio this morning.
http://www.chvnradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4396&Itemid=248
http://demoss.com/newsrooms/aclj/background/backgrounder-pastor-saeed-abedini
God I pray for you helping hand, and your miracles
God I pray for your power to be known
God I pray for your peace
God lead us and guide us!
http://www.chvnradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4396&Itemid=248
http://demoss.com/newsrooms/aclj/background/backgrounder-pastor-saeed-abedini
God I pray for you helping hand, and your miracles
God I pray for your power to be known
God I pray for your peace
God lead us and guide us!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Titus 1:7
The Pastor at my church is retiring and so the elders were reading a church what the bible says about picking a new Pastor and one of the verses struck me.
Titus 1:7
Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.
Some versions translate the overbearing as "self willed" or "pushy"
Also It seems to me that God has been teaching me about his care and love for me. I used to pray that I would not forget how God has been there in my life ... thinking that at some future point God would not provide or that I would no longer need God's help. But I find as I should have that God is always providing, always helping even though I forget when and how.
Thank you God for your help
Thank you God for your provision
Thank you God for your amazing love
Help me to remember your amazingness
Help me to trust you
Help us to hear you
Help us to see you
Help us to follow you!
Titus 1:7
Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.
Some versions translate the overbearing as "self willed" or "pushy"
Also It seems to me that God has been teaching me about his care and love for me. I used to pray that I would not forget how God has been there in my life ... thinking that at some future point God would not provide or that I would no longer need God's help. But I find as I should have that God is always providing, always helping even though I forget when and how.
Thank you God for your help
Thank you God for your provision
Thank you God for your amazing love
Help me to remember your amazingness
Help me to trust you
Help us to hear you
Help us to see you
Help us to follow you!
Monday, September 30, 2013
God First
God help us trust you first, listen to you first, follow you first.
God help us remember you when we forget
God help us to leave everything at your feet
God give us wisdom when we are willingly selfish
God show us the areas where we are selfish
God teach us to surrender when we don't know how
God lead us in your ways even when we are lacking
God help us
God lead us
God speak to us
God help us remember you when we forget
God help us to leave everything at your feet
God give us wisdom when we are willingly selfish
God show us the areas where we are selfish
God teach us to surrender when we don't know how
God lead us in your ways even when we are lacking
God help us
God lead us
God speak to us
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Purpose Driven Life???
There are many books that try to help us find our purpose and they are valuable.
But I have to remeber that there is also a book in the bible that does the same thing. And the conclusion found is
But I have to remeber that there is also a book in the bible that does the same thing. And the conclusion found is
Ecclesiastes 12
13 Now all has been heard;
here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the duty of all mankind.
14 For God will bring every deed into judgment,
including every hidden thing,
whether it is good or evil.
here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the duty of all mankind.
14 For God will bring every deed into judgment,
including every hidden thing,
whether it is good or evil.
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