Going Dark

You might have already noticed - I am going dark for a couple of weeks. I am away right now, and can't attend to my blog right now. - you can still come and access the various articles from the past couple of years.

7 Things - Appetites Of The Heart

Here are 7 appetites that need to grow in the heart of worshipers - for some reason, I was captivated by these beautiful pictures of flowers today, and just placed them with each of these heart attitudes:

—Wonder (Is. 6:1-5)

Don't ever lose the sense of wonder and expectancy in the presence of the Lord. Be amazed at His beauty and overwhelmed by His grace

—Passion (2Sam. 6:21-22)

Don't allow the fires of passion to grow dim in your heart. Do whatever it takes to root out apathy and stoke the fires of devotion for the Lord

—Endurance (Job 1:20-21; Hab. 3:17-18)

Don't be one that gives up all the time. Set yourself for the presence of God and for His glory - no matter what it takes. Don't allow yourself to wallow in discouragement. Praise will bring you to His presence, His presence will bring you to joy, joy will bring you to the finish line

—Brokenness (Ps. 51 – a repentant heart 2Chron. 17:6; 19:3)

Don't allow yourself to have a hard heart. Be like David who was always quick to repent. Remain tender-hearted before the Lord.

—Appetite to hear—prophetic (Song 2:14)

Don't become dull of hearing - as worshipers, we must be in tune to the voice of the Lord - we are gatekeepers of His presence

—Righteousness (2Chron. 17:6; 19:3; Ps. 24:4-6; 29:2; 2Tim. 2:22)

Don't allow sin to rule your heart. Those with clean hands and pure hearts will have entrance into His presence

—Excellence (Ex. 35:35; 1 Chron. 15:22; 25:7; 2 Chron. 2:7; 34:12)

Don't ever settle for 2nd best - always give your best to the Lord and to His people. Excellence is different from perfection - it is an attitude of the heart...a desire to one's very best in all that we do

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all! It is nearly over, but I wanted to shout out to all the wonderful Mums out there. For those of you who are hurting - just remember that the Lord is not only our Father - He also has a MOTHER'S HEART. He is full of comfort and compassion, and has made a place under His wings for us to hide and find peace - here are 7 things to expect from being under the wings of God - the place of His Mother Heart:

• He loves each one of us – we are the “apple of His eye” the part of the eye that is protected at all costs: "Keep me as the apple of your eye…hide me under the shadow of your wings.”  Psalm 17:8

• He has made a hiding place for us – perfectly hidden from all danger and trouble “…hide me under the shadow of your wings.”  Ps. 17:8

• He draws us close – close enough to be under the shadow Ps. 91:1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most HighShall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

• He has made a place of refuge for us – a shelter from every degree of storm. "For my soul takes refuge and finds shelter and confidence in you; yes in the shadow of your wings will I take refuge..."  Ps. 57:1; 61:4

• He gives us a new song and perfect joy in this place of safety under His wings. "Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings will I rejoice and sing."  Ps. 63:7.

• He brings miraculous provision and escape for us when we come under His wings. The Children of Israel were carried on His wings through the wilderness – these were days of supernatural provision and great miracles every day. Deut. 32:11

• He has healing in his wings – healing for our body, soul and spirit. "But unto you who revere and worshipfully fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings and His beams, and you shall go forth and gambol like calves released from the stall and leap for joy."  Mal. 4:2  (AMP)

Run under His wings and find shelter - this is a place you will easily in prayer.

God Is With Us No Matter What...

My meditations this morning...What a Faithful God we serve:

In times of trouble - Run to the presence of God (Ps. 9:9)

In times of distress - Hide in the secret places of God (Ps. 27:5)

In times of suffering - Cling to the comfort of God (2Cor. 1:3-8)

In times of grief - Trust in the nearness of God (Ps. 23; 34:18)

In times of pain - Look to the healing of God (Ps. 103:3)

In times of temptation - Cry out for the deliverance of God (2Pet. 2:9)

In times of failure - Reach for the hand of God (Ps. 37:23-24)

In times of darkness - Watch for the light of God (Ps. 18:28)

In times of mourning - Shift into the dance of God (Ps. 30:11)

In times of discouragement - Meditate on the victories of God (Heb. 12:1-3)

In times of loss - Hope in the restoration of God (Zech. 9:12)
In times of shame - Believe in the forgiveness of God (2Cor. 7:11)
In times of doubt - Ask for the faith of God (James 1:6)
In times of trial - Sing the songs of God (Acts 16:25)

The Lord is my strength and my shield;

My heart trusted in Him,

and I am helped;

Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,

And with my song I will praise Him.

Psalm 28:7

Let Everything Praise Him

Praise Him All Heavens And Earth

Ps. 148:3           Praise Him sun, moon and stars

Is. 49:13             Praise Him heavens (Ps. 69:34; Is. 44:23)

Ps. 148:4           Praise Him heaven of heavens

Ps. 148:4           Praise Him waters above the heavens

Ps. 69:34           Praise Him seas

Ps. 148:7           Praise Him sea creatures (Ps. 69:34)

Ps. 98:7             Praise Him seas and waves (1Chr. 16:32)

Is. 42:10             Praise Him coastlands (Is. 24:15)

Ps. 97:1             Praise Him Islands (Is. 42:10, 12)

Ps. 148:8           Praise Him fire, hail, snow, clouds and stormy winds

Ps. 14:9             Praise Him fruitful trees and all cedars

Ps. 148:10         Praise Him Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and flying fowl

Ps. 84:3             Praise Him birds (Ps. 104:12)

Is. 14:7               Praise Him all the earth (Ps. 66:4; 69:34)

Phil. 2:10            Praise Him on the earth

Is. 44:23             Praise Him lower parts of the earth

Phil. 2:10            Praise Him under the earth

Is. 48:20             Praise Him to the ends of the earth (Ps. 48:10)

Is. 49:13             Praise Him Mountains (Ps. 148:9)

Ps. 98:8             Praise Him hills

Ps. 98:8             Praise Him rivers

Is. 52:9               Praise Him waste places

Is. 55:12             Praise Him trees and forests (Is. 44:23)

Father with every thought and every breath I give you praise today! I will not let these beautiful places and creatures praise you more than me. “I join with all nature in manifold witness – to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love!”