Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Treasures in Heaven

When once we may have thought that our sorrows
were simply rags and ashes, we have discovered
that we were actually storing up our treasures in heaven!  

I have come to realize that all of my woes are gaining
me my crown in heavenly places.   Yeshua said, "Blessed
are the poor in spirit, for their's is the Kingdom of God."

There is not one wasted trauma in my life, because God
is turning it into an encouraging Word for someone else!  
I have laid down my life for the sake of others.

I live to encourage others and help carry them to the Father.
He is the only reason to live, it is for His Kingdom and His Glory.
"All things are passing away, but His Word remains forever!"

We need to look at the big picture.  It's never an isolated incident.
God has His reasons for allowing us to suffer much in this life.
We are gaining our victory day by day and will receive our crown in heaven.

A laid down life is what the Father is looking for.  A life of humility and honor.
A life of substance and compassion.  Mercy and Grace. Long-suffering and Joys.
Yeshua said to His disciples, "Take up your cross, deny yourself and follow me."


Wednesday, September 3, 2014

What is all this disappointment teaching us?  
How is it bettering us as people?
What is being refined in us?
How are we better able to serve others?
What is being shaped and formed within us?
How can we better understand others?
How has long-suffered developed our character?
How has deep pain enabled us to be compassionate?
Have we learned forgiveness in all of this?
Have we yet learned to love ourselves?
Do we know how to love others?
Are we healed enough to receive love?
What is our main priority in this life?
What or whom do we live for?
How can we make life better for others?
How can we be more merciful towards others?
What does love look like?
Are we willing to lay down our lives for others?
Do we love unconditionally?
Is our heart motivated by purity or evil intent?
Are we willing to put others first?
How low can we bow before the Master of the Universe?
What is true humility?
Who do you love the most?
Have you died to the things of this world?