PRAYER: Lord, Let Not My Heart Be Barren Land!

Oh, Father

Help Me To Bury

The Good Seed Of Your Holy Word

In The Prepared Ready And Waiting

Ground Of My Heart!

Oh, How I Pray

That My Ground

Is Not Barren Land

But

Good And Fertile Soil

Hungry

To Accept The Abundant Water

Of The Holy Spirit

And

That I May Be In A Place Where

The Holy, Healing, Healthful, Son-Light

Will Abundantly Cause

Your Precious Seed In Me

To Germinate

And Grow

And Leaf

And

- Constantly Watered -

By That Gracious Spirit

To Bear Precious Fruit

- And In Abundance -

All Suitable

For The Welcome

And

Banqueting Table Of My Lord!

Father,

I Look With Faith's Longing Eyes

And

Hope's Yearning Heart

To That Glorious Day Of Rejoicing

In The Beautiful Land

Of

Peace And Rest!

What A Day That Will Be!

My Eyes Have Not Seen!

My Ears Have Not Heard

But

My Belief And My Love

And

My Precious Faith

In The Surpassing, Unfailing

Faith And Righteousness Of My Lord Christ

Paints The Scenic And Lofty Panorama

Without Height

Without Depth

Without Width

Without Distance

Outside Of Time

Devoid Of Scope

And

Reveals Our Achieved Hope

And Points

Ever Points To More

In The Realm Of Eternity!

Let My Faith Become Sight!

I Desire To See My Savior

The Lord

My Forever Friend!

I Desire To Live With Him

In The Peaceful Land

Where Decay

Cannot Offend!

I Desire To Hear From His Lips

The Real Story Of My Salvation

The Story That Shows

All

That I Could Not Know

But Which Was Wrought

For My Good

And God's Glory -

I Want To Bless My Faithful Lord's 

All-Hearing Ears

With The Song 

Of

My Then-Forever-Clean Heart!

In The Meanwhile, Lord

In This Realm That Hosts Night

Please 

Prepare My Heart

Tune My Voice

Embolden My Spirit

Ever

Always

To Sing Your Glorious Praise!

Help Me To Keep

A Song Of Zion In Heart

A Word Of Truth In My Head

A Healing Balm In Hand

A Soft Word On My Tongue

Heavens Light In My Eye

And

My Foot Permanently Placed

On The Path To Paradise

Praying

Ever Praying The Promises

And

Trusting In Him

Who Gives The Beyond Understanding

Peace!

I Love You, Lord!

AMEN.

I Met God

One day, I met God - The Creator

I said: "Hello!"

And walked on ...

Then I met God - The Preacher

I said: "How ...?"

And walked on ...

Then I met God - The Teacher

I said: "Why ...?"

And walked on ...

Then ...

I Met GOD

The Creator

The Savior

The Redeemer

The Friend

The Faithful

The Helper

The Healer

The Comforter

The Carrier

The Provider

The Sustainer

The Heart's Desire

My Soul's Salvation

My Master

My Lord

My God

My Beginning

My End

The Truth

My Light

My Way

To Life

And further

The Father

My Father

I said: "Thank YOU!"

He said: "BLESS YOU!"

And WE, now together - FOREVER - Walk On ...

Choose Jesus

Choose Jesus

I decided to follow Jesus

No one made that decision for me

I understood quite well what it was that I was doing

And I look forward in faith to eternity

I knew that there would be problems

With friends, family and associates

Who wondered aloud about whatever was the big deal

About having wings and sitting all day on a cloud

They said that Christianity was just a panacea

For the old, the young, and the very strange

And asked me a question, oh quite directly

If I was sure I was getting deranged?

I tried not to be offended since

I knew they had all been misinformed

Misdirected, and even lied to

So I decided to try to repair the brand

Jesus loves all the little children

Sinners, the blind, the halt and even the deaf

He heals and comforts, and He gently restores them

And invites all to spend Eternity with Him by and by

Jesus gave each, and every body, a free will

To their own path and way to choose

Whatever decision you decide to make is yours, friend

But there is Heaven to gain should you so choose

There will be Peace in that Valley of Promise

But the Vale of Tears, thank God, will be no more

We'll meet the Righteous, and the Heroes of all the ages

And live in harmony first a millennium in the sky

Oh, how I long to talk with my Creator

And ask Him questions that only He the answers know

To rest, and to speak to all of the sages

Whose inspired wisdom He caused to overflow

I choose Jesus to love, to obey and honor

For His yoke is easy, and even His burden it is very light

Trust Him, reach out, and hold even to death on to Him

You'll see Him face to face, forever, by and by

Love Him, and keep His commandments to prove it

Endeavor to live a life of purity – He will aid

Cast aside the idols and fleshly lusts that ensnare you

He'll soon be here at the unfolding of the sky

Give Him your heart, your will and your way, friend

He died to prove that you're important to Him

Trust no one else to guide, protect and to shield you

Jesus Christ will call you His very own elect

Very soon, King Jesus and the entourage of Heaven

Will all appear in that bright eastern sky

The Dead-in-Christ will rise, and the Living Faithful will join them

Together they'll meet King Jesus, with the angels, in the sky

Won't you please join me and choose King Jesus

To love, to worship, and, yes, we must Him adore

He, alone, is faithful, He's not a man that He'd have to lie

He proved His love for you – He was scourged, He bled and then He died!

He has inscribed our names in the palms of His hands

So, please, don't fear the enemy of our souls

Christ covered us believers in His blood's sacrifice

So come plod on, the end is drawing nigh

Lord, strengthen us, for the battle that is coming

Give us Grace to stand, and comfort You our souls

We hold the Promise – Eternal Life! Yes! Forever more!

For our God sits down upon The Great White Throne!

Let's hold the fort for we know that He is coming

Let's labor on whilst it is yet the day

The night is coming where no man can labor

So let's join in prayer for God's everlasting day!

Father: We love You, we praise You, and we worship You.

Have mercy on us even as we pray. AMEN

Choosing to Follow

Jesus

Comes With a Cost!

Because He Lives

Because He Lives

I was enjoying singing a favorite song of mine, Because He Lives, when the following thought came to me. I used the testimony of verse one, and the chorus, of Because He Lives to write my inspiration. Please take a moment to think on it! BJ

God sent His Son

He didn't have to come!

They called Him Jesus

The miracle-worker!

He came to love, heal and forgive

He did it all for love for free!

He bled and died

That was HIS decision!

To buy my pardon

I can't pay Him back!

An empty grave is there to prove

He said it couldn't hold him!

My Savior lives!

He kept His promise to rise again!

I Serve A Risen Savior, so

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow

Blessed Assurance, Jesus IS Mine!

Because He lives, all fear is gone

Faith, Faith Is The Victory!

Because I know who holds the future

Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!

My life is worth the living just because He lives!

Jesus, My Lord, Will Love Me Forever!

AMEN

God DOESN'T Change

God DOESN'T Change

The Lord is still on His throne

And the Truth is still the Truth

Don't let the skeptics sway you now

For Jesus is soon coming down – the signs are around you!

Some people they would have you believe

That our God IS rolling with the times

Don't trust their word I pray you

For they're just trying to sway you – from the Truth!

Malachi 3 verse 6 clearly says

“For I am the Lord, I change not; …”

So when someone you trust is telling you otherwise

You'll know that they're among the unwise – don't trust them!

Yesterday, today, forever and ever

Our God is always the same

No fits or starts with commands to amend

On His Sure Word you can always depend – believe it!

It's only those with personal agendas

And remits from that Dragon so foul

Who whistle in the wind, spit up in the air

And put truth-seekers on three-legged chairs – unclean spirits!

I beseech, I'll plead, I'll even beg you if I need

To make sure of what it is you believe

Take down the old Bible from off the top shelf

And read the Word's Words for yourself – they're trustworthy!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Master warned us in Matthew 24:4 to ... “Take

heed that no man deceive you.” This was/is no idle warning as,

at this time of the end, many are changing, misinterpreting,

deleting, questioning, doubting and causing others to doubt

the Inspired Word, and even trying to force others

to deny the Lord Jesus Christ on penalty of death!

I implore you to know for your own self:

(1) in whom you believe;

(2) why you believe in this being;

(3) whether you can stand up and DEFEND your belief; and

(4) if you are willing to die for said belief!

We are living in perilous times, and soon we will all

have to face the “music” if we CHOOSE (and it is a choice)

to “STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS!”

I am asking each one of us to take the time to write

a sentence or paragraph or essay outlining

WHY we have our hope in Jesus Christ.

Are you able to say why?

YOU had better be sure for yourself because

neither the Bishop, Pastor, Preacher, Teacher, Guru,

Priest, Apostle, Guide, Companion,

nor the Prophet can answer for you!

Stand up for AND Hold on to King Jesus!

BJ

Do You Praise Him?

Do You Praise Him?

Don't sell your soul for earthly gain

That will not avail you much

Look to your God, Almighty He

He is The King!

Do you praise Him?

Don't sell your soul for man's applause

For laurels, medals, and honor

It's fleeting, friend

Avails you nothing, then

He IS The King!

Do you praise Him?

Jewels and crowns, suits, furs and gowns

They rust and decay

They get stolen away

What, then, will you say?

Jesus is the King!

Do you think to praise Him?

Don't let things cause you to play

To go out and stray –

You know you'll pay!

Please turn away from sin

Turn away and pray

Please come to Him today

Please don't delay

Don't be led astray

His love made the way

Come, now, and praise HIM! **BJC**

What Wondrous Love

What Wondrous Love

He loves me.

Why should I care?

I didn't ask Him!

Please go away!

He offers me gifts.

I don't want them!

I didn't ask Him!

Please go away!

He promises life –

No sorrow, no shame!

I didn't ask Him!

He wouldn't go away!

He pleaded!

He beseeched!

He loves me!

Oh, did He teach!

He was willing!

He died!

He went away!

I cried!

I MISS HIM!!

Three days later He arose

Glorified

Defeated the foe

Went to the Father up above

Oh, how I need HIM!

Heart opened now

I am in love

He sent His Spirit

Showed more love

Bless His name

He despised the shame

He will come again –

I really need HIM!

Oh, praise our God

Jesus bore all for love

Of you and me

He'll come again

'Tis very plain

To destroy the last

Vestige of sin's stain

And at last His Beloved Bride claim –

HE's coming for ME!

Praise to our God who

Time, and again

Redeeming Love

His Heart proclaimed

I love HIM

Oh, I love HIM so

Through Grace of God

I'm not letting go –

JESUS LOVES ME!! **BJC**

Have Faith in GOD!

Have Faith in GOD!

Have faith in God

He is your great Creator

Have faith in God

He made the earth, the seas

Have faith in God

His love for you is infinite

Have Faith, Dear Ones, in God!

Have faith in God

The Father – He is Holy!

Have faith in God

The Son – He is your Savior and Friend!

Have faith in God

The Holy Spirit – the Comforter!

Have faith, Dear Ones, in God!

Have faith in God

He made the Plan of Redemption

Have faith in God

His Son, our Sacrifice

He lived and died

And rose again to glory

Have faith in God

The King is coming soon!

Fret no yourself

O'er Satan's wily deceits, friend

Love you your Lord

His Precepts you must live

Offer your prayers and praise

Each passing day, friend

Reach out your hands

The Savior He will guide!

Give Him your burdens

You know that He can bear them

Live for His Kingdom coming very soon

To take us Home with Loved Ones gone before, friend

The battle's won!

And, yes, indeed, we know it!

Keep your faith, Dear Ones, in GOD! **BJC**

WE WIN!!

The Contrite Heart

The Contrite Heart

If only ...

I should have ...

I could have ...

Maybe if ...

Perhaps I ...

So Sorry for Self-inflicted Sorrow.

Useless!

Unchanging!

Unchangeable!                  It's ... Too late!

I CAN'T CHANGE IT!! 

But I Can … REPENT!

Joel 2: 13 – And rend your heart, and not your garments, and

turn unto the Lord your God: for He [is] gracious and

merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth

Him of the evil.

I Am FORGIVEN!

2 Timothy 2:15 – Study to show thyself approved unto God, a

workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the

word of truth.

The Hidden Meaning Behind the Word IMPOSSIBLE

The Hidden Meaning Behind the Word IMPOSSIBLE

Most days, minding my own business is easy for me but this particular day was not one of them. 

 I sat and openly listened to the conversation going on around me because the theme of it was how “impossible” this is to handle, how “impossible” that was to overcome, and how life was “impossible.” Everything in the conversation was impossible.

I was so intrigued by what I heard that my thoughts went off on a tangent of their own as I tried to figure out why we, humans, believe that impossible is a word worthy of use, and why we automatically default to impossibilities when faced with life’s challenges.

I started writing the various definitions for the word “Impossible” on my notepad and was astounded to notice that there was a pattern emerging:

The Hidden Meaning Behind the Word IMPOSSIBLE
The Light of Life	Parts of Impossible	The Dark Side
Inc(k) - to write what you know Congruous - things that fit In-Us - is the answer to everything (remember that you are the temple of God, and the Holy Spirit lives in you) 1 Corinthians 3:16	Incongruous	Con - I fooled you
Inc(k) - to write what you know Conceive - birth the concept Able - you can do it	Inconceivable	Con - I fooled you
Logic - let’s reason this out	Illogical	Ill - you’re going be sick before you finish
Uni - single mindedness Imagine - the possibilities Able - you can do it	Unimaginable	Un-Able - you can’t do it
Able - you can do it Desire - you must want it	Undesirable	Un-Able - you can’t even see it
Able - you can do it Suit - put on your armor to do battle Suitable - it’s good enough for you	Unsuitable	Un-Able - you can’t do it
Able - you can do it Ten - they’re 10 reasons why you can do it	Untenable	Un-Able - you can’t do it Ten - they’re 10 reasons why you can’t do it
Able - you can do it Think - that it’s possible and doable	Unthinkable	Un-able - you can’t do it Think - impossible
Able - it can be done Work - put your back and mental effort into it	Unworkable	Un-able - it can’t be done AND Un-able - you can’t do it
Probe - dig for deeper meaning Probable - it’s doable Able - you can do it	Improbable	Imp - I’m going to give trouble Bab(b)le - You’re talking nonsense
Proper - it’s all good Prop - lean on the Father Rope - wrap up with truth	Improper	Imp - I’m going to give trouble Rope - I’m going to tie you in knots
I’m Able - yes, I am! Practice - you’ve got to work at it Practicable - it can be done	Impracticable	Imp - I’m going to give you trouble
Able - you can do it Surmountable - you can overcome it Insure - look to your faith for insurance	Insurmountable	Un-Able - you can’t do it
Prep - you need to prepare yourself Poster - write down what you know	Preposterous	peter (out) - your strength will fail before you accomplish this

The more I looked at the word “Impossible” and all the things it means, I realized that there was mischief afoot.

That’s when I saw the “Imp” who freely ran around wreaking havoc whenever we uttered the word “Impossible” which was the Pandora’s box in which he dwelt — obviously, he was not alone.

When I considered the kinds of friends someone like this would keep company with, I realized that it was time to expose him for what he is — a liar and a cheat and a perjurer and a trickster. A demon.

He was carrying his friends, Ill, Unable, Peter, Babble, Con and Rope to confuse, confound, puzzle and perplex us and cause us to throw up our hands in defeat. This is how they do it:

The imp makes us feel ill and useless and the con tricks us into feeling as though our strength has petered so that rope can tie us up in so many knots so that our thoughts defy logic rendering us unable to think of 10 things to put on a poster to give us the will to suit up and mount an attack to work toward our goals. In so doing, we will throw up our hands in disgust and cry “Impossible” and give up the fight.

          Now, since we know how they lead us to failure and disillusionment, here’s how we can fight 

them:

Nothing is impossible with God! Acknowledge it, believe it and live 

it. We need to realize and accept that in each of us is the means to 

solving all our problems. We need to be single-minded in the pursuit 

of our goals, after saying “Thy will be done!.”

We must remember that we are indeed able and that we must suit up 

for our success – must look the part – and make preparations to 

succeed. We must acknowledge that we can’t do “it” by ourselves and 

that our back prop is the Father.

We should then write (ink) down on our poster the 10 things which we 

believe make this “thing” which we desire, possible, after we have 

ascertained that it is indeed good and proper for us to have it.

We must then probe for the truth of the thing we desire, and imagine 

that it is ours for the taking.

We are then required to put all things in perspective to make sure that 

these things match, or belong together.

We should then map out the logical steps to be taken to achieve this

goal, and then take out insurance from the Father against those 

naysayers who are purveyors of self-doubt and indecision.

Thereafter, with work, i.e., mental and physical effort, clear focus and 

faith that all things are possible, we will overcome.

Anything and Everything is now indeed possible! 

Impossible

Impossible is not a word

That I care to conceive

Because it makes a liar of

The King whom I believe!

And since the King whom I believe

Has never let me down

Impossible is not a word

Around me to be found!

For me, all things are possible

Impossible holds no dread

Believe God — He will deliver

And impossible will be dead! **BJC**