April 29, 2007
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11But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.
13but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.
23If the Lord delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; 24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
27Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever. 28For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones.
34 Wait for the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
39The salvation of the righteous come from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. 40 The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him. Psalms 37: 11, 13, 23-24, 27, 34, 39-40 (NIV)
In the New Testament as I study I learn I'm suppose to love my enemies and pray for them. I'm to love and forgive as Jesus did as an example for us all. How many other examples does the Bible give of this with people's lives? Jesus Christ is the same as He was then and is as real in our lives. As I read some verses these days memories come to me how God prove himself faithful to his Word in my life. It is hard just to put a few verses in this blog when so many are coming alive. Abraham was promised land and so much more as he was being blessed by God. When we confess our sins before the Lord and accept Him as Savior and Lord of our life as we follow His commands in our life God's promises apply to us.
With the New Testament we pray for our enemies to come to Jesus as Savior as we love them despite what they can do. Tares and goats are to be prayed for so they can become wheat and sheep. We are known by our fruits/deeds as they show who we are or who we are living for. Yet, at one time we ourselves did not know Jesus as our personal Savior as others prayed for us to know Jesus as our Savior and Lord of our life. Others loved us!
Dear Lord, let your Words be reality in my life with my actions and in my active thought life as I chose to love and forgive instead of harbor frustration or anything else that is not glorifying to you in my mind, heart, and actions in living. Don't let me live as a cliche but with actions matching my words that I speak and study in the Word. Praise You Lord who is in me as You are far greater than he who is in the world! In Jesus name, Amen.
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Mom always said the best revenge is being nice to and praying for the people in our lives that we find most difficult. Praying for them is much easier than being nice at times and truly loving them is even harder.
Psalm 37:34 ~ "Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it." There are many times when we cannot see what lies ahead, but God does. We do not understand the whys...but, God knows why. We are to WAIT and in His timing, He will exalt us if we remain humble before Him. Just like Joseph. Our trials come to make us stronger. I love your prayer and take it for myself also: "Dear Lord, let your Words be reality in my life with my actions and in my active thought life as I choose to love and forgive instead of harbor frustration or anything else that is not glorifying to you in my mind, heart, and actions in living. Don't let me live as a cliche but with actions matching my words that I speak and study in the Word. Praise You Lord who is in me as You are far greater than he who is in the world! In Jesus name, Amen." Blessings and Love ~Carolyn
BTW ~ That was a beautiful story you left in my comments this morning. What a testimony that little lady was. I think I got what I posted today in an e-mail quite awhile ago. I saved it, because that is exactly what I would do -- I know it!! I'd be so excited. Our last breath here is our first breath in Heaven. Someday - someday!!!
excellent post!
She even applied it to we sisters in our relations. I guess that was another way in encouraging us in the way we should act. It may have cut down with her having to deal with us in ways. Or, ....a reason for the air near your space.
i' back from my much needed vacation in a beach..glad to be back...appreciate your comments. bless you, will read your post in a while...bless you
alvin
On my way to Bible Study Fellowship. Will return - that's a promise. ~Carolyn
It is important to forgive and love, when we do that it frees God up to give accurate justice, it does not absolve the person from what they did. Forgiveness frees us, and frees blessings from God.
Heather
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