a letter to my beloved

2 John 1:1
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PS:Galatians 6:11

what i will have of what i have

For tears i will have everlasting joy
For war i will struggle with eternal peace
For hate i will have the healing power of love
For thirst i will drink the waters that never run dry
for hunger i will dine in the chambers of heaven
for handicap i will have the form that surpasses Adam in his glory
fr blindness i will have vision that sees beyond the milky way
for deafness i will hear the triumphant voice of my Redeemer calling me to the great city up yonder
for dumbness i will shout the songs of Moses and the Lamb
for all my unrighteousness i will have the righteousness of Jesus imputed through a life time of sanctification

only this can be mine if i'm made a saint tis the blood of Jesus and sanctified unto all righteousness

All things work together for good:The case of Daniel andhis friends (Posperity through the crucible of trial and hardship)

I recently discovered a secret from Daniel’s life that can help us view our difficulties differently. His experiences suggest that God is sometimes as actively “overcoming the world” through distressing circumstances as He is through good ones. In fact, Daniel’s meteoric rise in the Babylonian and Persian governments came as a direct result of providentially allowed ordeals.

We are undoubtedly familiar with the “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” verses of the Bible (John 16:33). I am sure we are pleased the world was overcome. (But we would not complain, of course, if more of the problems in our part of the world were overcome as well.)

To begin with, Daniel would never have been prime minister of Babylon had he not been taken captive and dragged off to Babylon. As the outline of Jerusalem faded from his sight and he wearily walked across the hot desert sands, he couldn’t have realized that these were the first steps of a God-ordained adventure that would lead him to prominence in his captor’s government.

Daniel arrived in Babylon and was quickly inducted into the king’s school, where he received special training and other advantages. Unfortunately for him, one of the advantages included being fed prohibited food. Daniel was no slouch and realized he might forfeit his chances of attending the special school if he didn’t eat the food everyone else ate. He was probably tempted to compromise temporarily. Daniel obviously didn’t compromise, though, and God used the test to bring him to the king’s attention. After the fact, Daniel was probably grateful for the test.

Some time later Daniel was informed by one of Nebuchadnezzar’s officers that he was to be executed with the wise men who had failed to answer the king’s questions regarding his dream. It was a rather scary time, but Daniel sought and obtained permission to seek an answer from his God, thereby bringing the wisdom of his God to the attention of Nebuchadnezzar. As a result of this difficulty, Daniel was promoted to a senior administrative position in Babylon. Daniel was probably thankful for this experience too.

Nebuchadnezzar must not have been thrilled with a vision suggesting other kingdoms would rise after his own. He determined to make a statement otherwise by setting up a golden image in the plains of Dura. Daniel, the one person who knew about the image in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, wasn’t around. His three friends and all the other leaders of the empire were, and they were ordered to bow to the image when they heard the music play. Daniel’s three friends were definitely on the fast track and might have been tempted to bow a little and therefore mollify the king. However, they didn’t even stoop when the music played, and Nebuchadnezzar lost his temper and had them thrown into a fiery furnace.

A Courageous Stand for Truth
The results were far better than they ever could have imagined. Their courageous stand for truth displayed the power of God to the king and all the leaders of the empire. The test also resulted in their personal promotion and a general decree that every citizen of the empire was to respect the God of the three Hebrews. I suspect any ongoing prayer meeting for their safety turned into a praise meeting.

Later, when Daniel was old and the Medo-Persians conquered Babylon, he found himself in difficult circumstances again. His enemies, frustrated with their inability to find a way to condemn him, set a trap that could not fail. The decree prohibited praying to any god for 30 days. Most of us in Daniel’s situation might have chosen to pray with our eyes open while going about our regular duties, or at the very least praying at the back of our rooms.

The Bible, however, says Daniel went to his upper room, where a window was open toward Jerusalem, and “prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days” (Dan. 6:10, NKJV). As a result of this trial, Daniel’s God became known to the new ruler, some troublesome wise men were fed to very hungry lions, and Daniel became firmly established as prime minister of the new empire.

All of these God-revealing, Daniel-promoting experiences began as sore trials that could have ended with loss and death. God used these situations, however, to accomplish results that could not have been attained otherwise. While Daniel might have begged for deliverance and resented his difficulties, his calm and grateful acceptance of God’s leading assured that heaven’s objectives were achieved.

Difficulties and Blessings
Do we sense God’s hands in the circumstances of our lives? Can we really believe that “all things work together for good to those that love God” (Rom. 8:28, NKJV)? Are we accustomed to thanking the Lord for our difficulties in anticipation of some further blessing?

Checking with friends, I have found that God often works through burdensome situations for the good of His children. Childhood difficulties can lead to greater sensitivity to the struggles of others in similar circumstances. Divorce, though painfully difficult and resulting in long-term scars, can be life-changing. Unanticipated financial burdens allow us to see countless miracles of God’s “just enough” financial keeping. God can use loneliness to attract us toward a deeply satisfying relationship with Him. In my own case, an unexplained job loss led to a new position that far exceeded my expectations in every way. In fact, reviewing my own life, many of God’s kindest blessings have come via the pathway of difficulty.

When Daniel faced the final test with the lions, I think he had experienced sufficient miracles to confidently thank God in anticipation of the good things that resulted. He was not disappointed.

God is still working today in exceeding and abundant ways on our behalf. While there may be moments of pain and loneliness during the holiday season, focusing on the miracles that have made and kept us thus far, believing that everything will have its beneficent purpose in the end, and looking forward to the good things God has in store for us will bring the peace that passes all understanding, and that hallows the most dire circumstances.

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Dan Augsburger writes from Berrien Springs, Michigan. (Adventist Review)

Corporate worship

Corporate worship is essential, for the Bible would not have endeared it upon us if it were not so, We use our senses, sight, speech and hearing a we see words, vocalize words and hear others reinforce our own words in song , this increases the impact of Gods word and impresses the word into the mind. As we enjoy corporate worship reading the word let us take cognizance of these the writer of the word, the audience to which the word was direct to and the circumstances the word was written this will help us get a more clearer vision of the intended meaning as we recreate a mental picture of the scripture message. (Adapted from the SDA Hymnal)

the pradox of the lives of Joseph and Moses

Moses (in a day his life was changed from the courts of Egypt as heir apparent of the mightiest kingdom of that time to the rugged valleys of a desert plain as leader of a nation with no kingdom)

Joseph (in a day his life was changed from the dungeons of Egypt to the courts of Egypt second in command to the mightiest kingdom of that time)


Conclusion:God is not limited by circumstances to bless you, wherever you are do the work of Christ and he will lead you, you might have a plan for your life but God has the grand and divine plan for your life.

possessing a blessing

before a blessing may be possessed gratitude should be expressed (Anon)

the fear of being forgotten

Humans fear to be forgotten and at the root of this fear is a realization of their mortality (good) and the lack of realizing (bad) of the immortality available in salvation through Jesus Christ (24/11/2007)

plan

Goals come before goals

Don’t be fooled by the spelling neither be so as much be fooled by the pronunciation

Goals come before goals

You win (the goals) after setting your sight on winning ( the goals) with purposeful action

13/12/2005

On your road to greatness

i VENTURE to say these words based on the basic assumption that yours truly is already on the road to some high and noble greatness and with these words it is my hope and prayer that you will be invigorated to pursue your destiny with vigor and renewed impetus..

There is no greatness with no discipline or training and steady working towards a goal. Goals take pain out of the torment of labor and preparation. Success will not happen by accident. Patiently nurture your desire as you prepare yourself for the fullness of time. Do not give up or despair. Just prepare relentlessly. Yours time is coming the time that you spend in preparation is an investment.

Prayer is an important key in fueling your desire. All of us can do many things but we are all limited, being human to go beyond our limitations. We need to put our trust and faith in the God who created the world. Prayer gives you strength to face challenges and mountains seem as small hills. Success that ignores God , does not have eternal horizon ignoring God is vanity of vanities say the wise psalmist.

David Livingstone is one of the greatest explores of his time and faced a lot of dangers and tribulations he got his strength to fulfill his desire through prayer. When he died it is said it took a while for his assistant to discover that he was dead all the while they thought he was just kneeling in prayer . There is a powerful link between prayer and desire. This link is distilled in Mark 11:24.

Perseverance is the womb of desire. Life is not a hundred meter sprint , it is a marathon . In the journey of success you will have some challenges along the way but keep on persevering. Turn whatever problems you meet into propellers. Keep focused on your desire for with greatness it is always too soon to quit. Remember that quitters never win and winners never quit.

Anybody who becomes an overnight success was not sleeping the whole night. How could they sleep with the force of desire throbbing in their hearts and minds.

The key to unleashing your greatness is to find your passion and then give it all you have got.

What actions do people admire you for.

What is it when you do people seem to marvel.

Do not look down on the things you do well . You are meant to achieve greatness when you create value for other people.

To your manifold greatness, led by the Great Ancient of Days

The Butcher and the Surgeon

The Butcher and the Surgeon

They all cut

They all shed blood

They all cause pain

They go about their job with the sharpest of knives

However, is that what it is all about?

The knife, the blood, the pain, the sharpness …………

They all cut

They all shed blood

They all cause pain

They go about their job with the sharpest of knives

The Butcher …………………………………. The Surgeon

Happiness and Sorrow

Sorrow and happiness

The Butcher …………………………………. The Surgeon

The Butcher cuts to kill

The Surgeon cuts to heal

Where there is killing there is sorrow

Where there is healing there is happiness

It is not the same after all

The Butcher

The Surgeon

The Butcher and the Surgeon

Well Friend I venture to say today, in the proximity of time that:
There is a Master Surgeon by name Jesus
I have received good service from him for the past 22 or so odd years
I recommend his services to your truly
But be sure to watch out, for there is a Butcher who goes by the name devil
Just be on your toes, but at least we have got a manual to guide us to the Surgeon, they call it the Bible. Read it and secure the services of Jesus a good and faithful Surgeon indeed

The Butcher and the Surgeon

lessons from nature

Spiritual Roots There are many lessons to be learned from the natural world. Take, for example, trees. According to the book "The Trees Around Us", trees are vital to much of the life on earth. Forests cover almost one third of the land area of our planet. They help protect, sustain and improve mankind's supplies of fresh water. They purify the air and convert carbon dioxide, water, minerals and sunlight into nutrients and oxygen. Many plants, insects, fungi, worms and other organisms are dependent upon the shade, moisture and leaf debris provided by trees. Additionally, the environment provided by trees supports a wide variety of reptiles, birds, and mammals. What life lessons can we, as humans, learn from trees? 1. Be flexible. The trees that bend a little to the harmless breeze will later grow to withstand the wild wind. Similarly, if we maintain a degree of flexibility in our attitudes and viewpoints we will not be broken in any storm of criticism or opposition. If its not a matter of principle but taste be flexible, but on matters of principle stand your ground. 2. Value the little things. Leaves, though they can be small, are vital to the life of a tree. Similarly, expressions of encouragement and appreciation, whether it be by spoken word or in the form of a simple "Thank You" card can go a long way to build the spirits of the receiver. If they are wholly restrained, the motivation of others to work with us and support common goals may die at the roots. 3. Do not be intimidated by small beginnings. Mighty oaks do indeed grow from little acorns. Efforts, when enriched with strong motivation and determination, will grow to fruition. Remember that the mighty oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground. 4. Do not be afraid of change. As David Zindell observed, an acorn is unafraid to destroy itself in growing into a tree. Invigorate your life by letting go of the past and pressing forward to something new. 5. Practice teamwork. In forests, individual trees support one another. Whereas even a giant Sequoia growing by itself could be blown over, by interlocking its roots with other trees around it, Sequoias are able to stand as a grove against any wind. How much support do you share with those around you? Teamwork can accomplish much more than the sum of individual efforts, often making the difference between success and failure. 6. Grow leadership. As noted above, trees provide an environment that supports the growth of many other life forms, including saplings, small replicas of itself. An important leadership characteristic is to provide an environment that empowers and enables others to take on greater responsibility so that they, too, can develop into full-grown leaders. 7. Develop a value-system. Trees have extensive root systems. Some trees, such as mesquites, grow taproots that are often larger than the trunk and that can extend down into the ground hundreds of feet to reach vital sources of water. How extensive is your root system? Is it solidly embedded in principles and values that provide valuable guidance when life-decisions need to be made? A value-system that will never change can be found in the BIBLE this is your best bet in life, you are dealing with something authenticate. Yes, as Joyce Kilmer expressed it: "I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree." ACTION: Learn from nature.

dream

some people are not afraid to pursue their dreams, but they do not achieve anyway. Its because they do not have any dreams
15/07/2006

if by good design you have dreams check to see what type of effort you are putting into achieving your dreams
(1)necessary effort-you will achieve your dreams
(2)more than necessary effort-you wont live long enough to enjoy the fruits of your success
(3)less than necessary effort-well it has to be said, u're on your way to an expected failure
o5/11/2005

The last kicks of a dying horse

When you pray and things start getting worse know things your prayers are about to be answered they are just the last kicks of a dying horse, very hard:yes, but start counting down.
Anon

i know couragewhen i see it

We cannot achieve victory through strength of arms.
Hold your ground, hold your ground!
Sons of Gondor, of Rohan, my brothers!
I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me.
A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day.
An hour of woes and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down!
But it is not this day!
This day we fight!
By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you *stand, Men of the West!*

TRUTH ABOUT JOE(mail two)

Attention: Human Resources

Joe Smith was reading over my shoulder while I wrote the report sent to you earlier today. Kindly read only the odd numbered lines (1, 3, 5, etc.) for my true assessment of his ability.

Regards

Project Leader

TRUTH ABOUT JOE(email one)

Attention: Human Resources

Joe Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found
hard at work in his cubicle. Joe works independently, without
wasting company time talking to colleagues. Joe never
thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always
finishes given assignments on time. Often Joe takes extended
measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping
coffee breaks. Joe is an individual who has absolutely no
vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound
knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Joe can be
classed as a high-calibre employee, the type which cannot be
dispensed with. Consequently, I duly recommend that Joe be
promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be
executed as soon as possible.

Regards

Project Leader

not all tear are an evil

Do not be sad
Don not weep
But if along the way of life
You weep and become sad
Always remember
Not all tears are an evil

how christ was treated

Christ was treated as we deserve, that we might be treated as He deserves. He was condemned for our sins, in which He had no share, that we might be justified by His righteousness, in which we had no share. He suffered the death which was ours, that we might receive the life which was His. With His stripes we are healed'

(Desire of Ages, p. 25).

music for the road

45 mph...........................God Will Take Care of You

55 mph........................Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

65 mph........................Nearer My God to Thee

75 mph........................Nearer Still Nearer

85 mph........................This World Is Not My Home

95 mph........................Lord, I'm Coming Home

and over 100 mph........................Precious Memories

As you drive along the road keep this song in mind

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