To obey is better than sacrifice
Jesus modeled obedience for us when
He paid the price
We will
Say yes to the Spirit’s call
Be willing to give Him our all
Humble ourselves lest we fall
We will
Hide God’s word inside
Through His grace we’ll thrive
As He teaches us to abide
We will follow Him
As His blood cleanses us from sin
His faith causes us to win
To obey is by far the better way
Monday, July 25, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Be Faithful
And the things you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:2
God is not impressed with our talents or giftedness. He does not admire individuals because they have charisma or because they have achieved great success. God looks for faithfulness. He is interested in our fidelity to Him. He wants to know that we are loyal to Him no matter what.
He does want us to be faithful with the gifts and talents He has given us. He also desires for us to develop our skills whatever they are. He wants us to use all that we have for the furtherance of His kingdom and for His glory.
God is looking for men, women, and children who will be faithful to Him. As we are faithful with little things, He will give us more to steward. Like an apprentice learning a new craft, let's apply ourselves to the things that the Lord has entrusted us with. After we are faithful for a time, he will promote us so that we are more useful to Him. Let's also remember to be faithful to one another. If we will journey down this path, one day we will hear Jesus say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Then all our hard work and sacrifice will be worth it.
2 Timothy 2:2
God is not impressed with our talents or giftedness. He does not admire individuals because they have charisma or because they have achieved great success. God looks for faithfulness. He is interested in our fidelity to Him. He wants to know that we are loyal to Him no matter what.
He does want us to be faithful with the gifts and talents He has given us. He also desires for us to develop our skills whatever they are. He wants us to use all that we have for the furtherance of His kingdom and for His glory.
God is looking for men, women, and children who will be faithful to Him. As we are faithful with little things, He will give us more to steward. Like an apprentice learning a new craft, let's apply ourselves to the things that the Lord has entrusted us with. After we are faithful for a time, he will promote us so that we are more useful to Him. Let's also remember to be faithful to one another. If we will journey down this path, one day we will hear Jesus say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Then all our hard work and sacrifice will be worth it.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Journal Entry, 7/9/11
Here is something that the Lord spoke to my heart today...
Dear Holy Spirit,
I love you. You are mine; I am yours. Lord, what would you say to me?
I have chosen you Tom, yes I have. Read my word Tom. It is the impetus for change. My word transforms and heals. It destroys and rebuilds. I desire to build within you a foundation of stone. It is my word that will fortify you. Surrender all to me. I am your strength and your song. I am your deliverer. Allow me to define your boundaries. Allow me to cause you to bear more fruit. I want to use you to bring in the harvest. There is much work to be done. Come and seek me. I will fill you with all that I am; I will enable you to bring in the harvest. I will increase your effectiveness as you come unto me. I love you and I will never forsake you. Come.
I hope this blessed you.
Tom
Dear Holy Spirit,
I love you. You are mine; I am yours. Lord, what would you say to me?
I have chosen you Tom, yes I have. Read my word Tom. It is the impetus for change. My word transforms and heals. It destroys and rebuilds. I desire to build within you a foundation of stone. It is my word that will fortify you. Surrender all to me. I am your strength and your song. I am your deliverer. Allow me to define your boundaries. Allow me to cause you to bear more fruit. I want to use you to bring in the harvest. There is much work to be done. Come and seek me. I will fill you with all that I am; I will enable you to bring in the harvest. I will increase your effectiveness as you come unto me. I love you and I will never forsake you. Come.
I hope this blessed you.
Tom
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
In Your Fire
Baptize me, Lord, in Your Fire
Enable me to reach higher
Spirit purify
Come and sanctify
Set me apart for Your glory
Help me to be for You holy
Teach me to run from the worldly
Live out Your will now through me
By Your grace let me love you
By Your grace let me serve you
Baptize me, Lord, in Your Fire
You are my ardent desire
Come and convict me
Of things I can see
Of things I don’t perceive
Help me to change
By Your grace
Let my heart be a flame
Let me seek to know Your ways
Baptize me, Lord in Your Fire
Enable me to reach higher
Spirit purify
Come and sanctify
Set me apart for Your glory
Help me to be for You holy
Teach me to run from the worldly
Live out Your will now through me
By Your grace let me love you
By Your grace let me serve you
Baptize me, Lord, in Your Fire
You are my ardent desire
Come and convict me
Of things I can see
Of things I don’t perceive
Help me to change
By Your grace
Let my heart be a flame
Let me seek to know Your ways
Baptize me, Lord in Your Fire
Friday, June 24, 2011
Help us to Love
Help us to love
As You love
Unselfishly
As You love
With all our hearts
As You love
Towards the unlovely
Even towards our enemies
Let love guide our hearts
Let it be the motive behind our actions
Let it spring from an understanding
Of Your love for us
Refine us in the fire
Let us prefer others
As better than ourselves
Let us live by the law of love
Help us to love as You love
Unreservedly as You love
Help us to love with abandon
Toward those You died for
Toward those You laid
Your life down for
So that all of us could have life
Lord, help us to love
As You love
Unselfishly
As You love
With all our hearts
As You love
Towards the unlovely
Even towards our enemies
Let love guide our hearts
Let it be the motive behind our actions
Let it spring from an understanding
Of Your love for us
Refine us in the fire
Let us prefer others
As better than ourselves
Let us live by the law of love
Help us to love as You love
Unreservedly as You love
Help us to love with abandon
Toward those You died for
Toward those You laid
Your life down for
So that all of us could have life
Lord, help us to love
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Devotional on christiandevotions.us website
When you have a chance, please read a devotional I have written entitled For Freedom. It is published today online at christiandevotions.us. I hope it is a blessing to you. Have a great day.
Tom
Tom
Friday, June 10, 2011
Praise and Adoration
Praise and adoration
To the King of every nation
To the Holy One upon the throne
We worship You alone
You rule and reign over every adversary
You stand triumphant inside of me
You help me see Your glory in the mundane
Give me grace when it’s hard to obey
You calm the storm within me
When I am sinking at sea
Thank you for your mercy
Your love sets me free
Worship the Sovereign Lord
Worthy of all fame
Praise Him in one accord
Give Him your every day
Praise and adoration
To the King of every nation
To the One upon the throne
We worship You alone
To the King of every nation
To the Holy One upon the throne
We worship You alone
You rule and reign over every adversary
You stand triumphant inside of me
You help me see Your glory in the mundane
Give me grace when it’s hard to obey
You calm the storm within me
When I am sinking at sea
Thank you for your mercy
Your love sets me free
Worship the Sovereign Lord
Worthy of all fame
Praise Him in one accord
Give Him your every day
Praise and adoration
To the King of every nation
To the One upon the throne
We worship You alone
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