Thursday, March 25, 2010

Not too late

I am going to put a really good and educational speech here for anyone interested. Let me first say there is some unfortunate uses of language here and there, but overall it is very helpful. I would not usually endorse anything with material I consider immoral or wrong, but really feel this is a very good speech, overall, for the purpose of informing us and giving us the "straight scoop". It comes from Hillsdale College which is a very conservative (not Christian) college. If you want to get charged up about the times we are in and how we can overcome them, listen. It is a little long (40 min) with a long intoduction. Worth listening to in my opinion.
Here it is:
http://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions/news/news_story.asp?iNewsID=1935
As I said, listen with the knowledge that there is some less than ideal language in a few places, but one can still learn a lot here!


I have been thinking a lot lately about out country and the fact that this "healthcare bill" has gone through.We are in some tremendously difficult times and I don't believe in sitting idly by and letting it run us over. I want to encourage us all to be informed and active. It is NOT too late as some would have us to believe. There is something for us all to do to make a difference! Whether it is praying (A very good idea/start!!) and getting out there and making a firm stand for truth. We all have a part. Please, young people, don't let anyone despise your youth, as the Bible says. You too can be useful to God's kingdom now! You were put here for such a time as this, don't waste it!
I can't say it enough, it is imperative that we, first and foremost, get on our knees and ask God's forgiveness for the sins of our land. The next thing is to ask God what he would have us to do in addition to prayer. Mother's and father's please be teaching your children, the next generation, the truth of God's word and the truth about the way our country was founded and all of our rich history. Please spend time daily in teaching, training and raising up Godly men and women, statesmen, leaders and those who will not walk in apathy and compromise. To love God with their whole heart, soul, mind and strength! To seek first His kingdom and righteousness; to do His holy will! Also, we must continue to pray for our leaders.
I am sorry. I will get off my soap box now.
We do have work to do. Pray for our America and for the lost. Keep His word always close to your heart and live in love with Him! Lets be those who are culture changers!

God Bless you.

Lydia

Monday, March 8, 2010

Quotes for your enjoyment

OK, I know, two posts in ONE DAY??? I guess I am just on a roll. Anyway, I post these for your edification and encouragement. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
I hope you also feel encouraged with the post right before this one.:)

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"When I think of God, my heart is so full of joy that the notes leap and dance as they leave my pen; and since God has given me a cheerful heart, I serve Him with a cheerful spirit."
Franz Joseph Haydn


"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8: 38-39

"For nourishment, comfort, exhilaration, and refreshment, no wine can rival the love of Jesus. Drink deeply."
Charles Spurgeon

"I run the first half of the race as fast as I can, and then with God's help, I run the second half even faster."
Eric Liddell

"Attitude is all-important. Let the soul take a quiet attitude of faith and love toward God, and from there on the responsibility is God's. He will make good on His commitments."
A.W. Tozer

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
From: The Declaration Of Independence

"I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve."
Jeremiah 17:10

"If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit."
Galatians 5:25

"I want a principle within
Of watchful, Godly fear,
A sensibility of sin, A pain to feel it near.
Help me the first approach to feel
Of pride or wrong desire,
To catch the wand'ring of my will
And quench the kindling fire."
Charles Wesley

"My goal is God himself, not joy nor peace, nor even blessing, but Himself, my God."
Oswald Chambers

"You can do more than pray, after you have prayed. But you can not do more than pray until you have prayed."
S.D. Gordon

Hope you enjoyed thinking on these!
Love in Christ,
Lydia

Our God Reigns!

Hello precious people of God!

I have been thinking about the push by our president to get this government controlled healthcare system through, despite the fact that 75% of the American people are against it. You know what I say? GOD IS ON THE THRONE!!!! I say we need to pray, and pray, and pray! He hears us and He cares about our condition! 2 Chronicles is applicable right now. We must, as a nation, turn from our wicked ways and seek Him, He will, and does, hear from heaven and I believe, He will heal our land. Sometimes He allows such things for the purpose of getting us on our knees. Either way, and no matter what happens, HE reigns on high! I just want to encourage you people of God to trust Him and pray, and then know He is in total control. Nothing takes Him by surprise! Isn't that the most comforting and secure thought? We need not worry.Praise Him!!!! Sing your songs of love to Him and rest in HIM!!!!
What an awesome privilege to know Him, serve Him, and commune with Him. He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is THE FAITHFUL ONE! Stay close to our great and Mighty God!
Take heart and fear not. Put your whole trust and hope in HIM and pray fervently with everything in you!

God Bless you!
Lydia

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Our Great God and King

Family in Christ:
He is so good, He never fails, Jesus is my light, I praise Him now, I thank Him more, He is my all in all, my everything.Oh how He gives, His very life, He gave for you and me! So praise Him now, give back to Him , your whole life through, your songs of love.Bless His holy name, He is right here, He cares for you and me. His light does shine, so bright and true, how I wish for the world to know! He is our God and King, everlasting Father, Majestic One. Sing out His name, His glory too! He deserves all that we can give.Mirth and gladness prove, our life, though short, is His forever, if we serve Him true! Glorify His name and enjoy Him fully, we know He is faithful until the end.Live for Him alone, serve others too, by doing so, we bless Him so! Our comforter, our Advocate. He reigns on High, and lifts us up.If we Bow down low, in prayer and humility, He will pick us up, and take us through! Our Savior knows our hearts and still, He loves us so. His amazing love and grace untold, shows us how, He will never lose this battle ground.All for Him, to Him we owe, our lives and sacred honor guard, for He alone is worthy of, all that we can show. For Him, live strong, until the end, when at deaths door, we'll enter in.He is the one we owe our all in all, He is the ONE TRUE KING and ransom's still. Once captives of, our sin and doom, our God came in and gave His life for ours. Deserving not, He gave it all, we shout out "Glory!" to Him alone!