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December 2009 Blog Posts (150)

TAKE METO THE WINE CELLAR...

Your affections are like a flask of the strongest wine, it intoxicates me as I drink of your love. Your presence is heady, like the aroma of myrrh and spices, take me away with you my lover, take me into your chambers and let us take our fill of love till the morning light! Let the King ravish his own, with Kisses of Passion that fill the heart with fire unquenchable. Let this heart “burn” with such a heated passion it threatens to be consume me to ashes and dust, till there is nothing left but… Continue

Added by yvonne smiddy on December 3, 2009 at 9:48pm — 1 Comment

Daily Warfare

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all,… Continue

Added by Open Hands Ministries on December 3, 2009 at 7:09pm — No Comments

No man has ever seen, heard or even imagined the wonderful things God has in store for those who love the Lord (I Corinthians 2:9)

No matter where you are in life right now, God has much more in store for you. God wants to take you to new levels in every area of your life. He wants to give you more wisdom so you can make better decisions. He wants to give you a stronger anointing so you can have greater influence. He wants to bless you financially so you can be a blessing to others. Don't get stuck in the same old rut - there is so much more to life! God has new frontiers for you to explore and higher mountains to climb! I… Continue

Added by Sathish Kumar ( Dan) on December 3, 2009 at 10:31am — 2 Comments

Christmas gift ~ for your consideration

CHRISTMAS GIFT for your consideration. 12.3.09

Good Day~

Today it feels like winter outside—at least as winter-y as Southern California gets.

The calendar page has been flipped from November to December; my tree has already been up a week, covered in beautiful white lights, and Sarah Machlachlan is crooning “What Child is This?” on my kitchen CD player. ‘Love this time of year. Last week or so, I mentioned giving a gift to the Christ Child, contemplating what that… Continue

Added by Christine on December 3, 2009 at 6:26am — 2 Comments

What about Jesus

I was just reading someones blog this morning and their story inspired and really got me thinking we are all going through something,we may think is rough but the good news is we know Christ we know where our future holds.But how many take time out to pray daily on the daily basis for those that don't know Christ?I pray sometimes but really How much is needed?What if our prayer today for the Lost could save someones life?What if someone was dying right now without the father an your prayer… Continue

Added by Shauna Farmer on December 3, 2009 at 3:09am — No Comments

The Freedom to Enjoy God

Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.

Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4

The gospel writers spoke about children coming to Jesus, giving the impression that the young were very comfortable around Him (Matthew 18:2-3). Some probably climbed onto His lap, while others perhaps sat at His feet. We can picture them asking Him lots of questions,… Continue

Added by Open Hands Ministries on December 3, 2009 at 3:06am — No Comments

What did you learn? 1 Thessalonians 5.23-28

WHAT DID YOU LEARN?

1 Thessalonians 5.23-28

“May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.

Beloved, pray for us.

Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.

I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all of them.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with… Continue

Added by Christine on December 2, 2009 at 9:25pm — 1 Comment

Jesus, please be with Me Always

Hello once more, my dear brothers and sisters in my Lord Jesus Christ. I have posted before that I do suffer from depression and OCD, both give me hollow feelings and plague me with intrusive thoughts and excessive worries, especially about God and Jesus, and my connection with them....

There has been one word that has kept popping into my mind, and has caused me much stress and to pray over and over for forgiveness for that.... That word would be "no". I have feared it meant like… Continue

Added by Cheyenne on December 2, 2009 at 8:30am — 8 Comments

The Canopy of God's Love

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

When we're in pain, we may question whether God cares or even knows what we're going through. Our difficult circumstances can give us a wrong view of Him. Scripture teaches that our three-in-one God is omniscient and omnipresent. In other words, He knows all things and is everywhere. No actions or persons are hidden from His sight. The past, present, and future are all laid… Continue

Added by Open Hands Ministries on December 2, 2009 at 4:23am — 1 Comment

Lessons for Living ~ 1 Thessalonians 5.12-22

LESSONS FOR LIVING~ a summary ~ 1 Thessalonians 5.12-22

Good Day!

Paul is wrapping up his letter to the Thessalonians, and he summarizes proper behavior, which can almost be divided into areas of responsible living. (In the following, the Scripture will be underlined, and the explanation will follow it.)

Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love… Continue

Added by Christine on December 1, 2009 at 10:15pm — No Comments