Tuesday-up, out of that bed, and get going... get out there and enjoy this great time of summer,, God gave us this time of the year to go out and inhale His garden of green, the multitude of flowers,, the enjoyment of each other, so smile, and enjoy, what are you waiting on?
LOOKING !
Which direction are you looking? Forward, or backward? The past is just that, the past! We all have one. You cannot change it,, but you can learn from it. You can look back,, but you can't go back. Lots of people do just that,,, they try to re-live the "time of their youth"... "the time of good times".. but they can talk, mock, write, draw , but it is still called present.. not back... So , go forward , be a constant, not stagnant on the past,, God gave you this life to enjoy,, and living in the past, is not enjoying it.. reflecting on the past ,,, and learning, and enjoying what "did " happen ,,, is enjoying... and if you are down trotten,, and want to change a past that is not good.. then call on the Lord,, for He will wrap His arms around you,, and guide you to and on the path of good ,, leaving good memories, and giving you a future... yes a future,, without Him ,, there is no future! Going forward with an outstretched hand,, and seeing His outstretched also,, then the grasp,, wow,, you just have to experience it,, and I guarantee you,,
FORWARD YOU WILL GO!!!!!
DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND IN THE PAST!
Lord, thank You for giving me your hand in this life,, giving me a present , future,, and be able to look at the past , and know that all the bad,, is now forgiven... and my future is with You , amen
John HIcks
I look forward with a smile, and if you look real good,, you might see who is holding my hand,, and causing that smile,, who is holding yours?
Thoughts for Today
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
PREACHERS!
Monday--Day off for most? Well , get out there and enjoy it to the fullest..God gave us this great country,, and He meant for us to enjoy it,, sooooo?
People who say it can't be done,,, should not interrupt those who are doing it!!!!
PREACHERS!
The hardest , job I know of. A preacher is out in front of the crowds, he is under the glass on the coffee table, he is in all of the conferences, he is in most of the conversations of the gatherings. Yes, if he parts his hair wrong,, someone will notice it!
I remember in the departments I have headed up,,, there were the ones,, and most , did not like the management harboring over them while they did their jobs.. they wanted to do it ,then be judged.. given an award, or a raise.
The poor preacher,, it is as if all are just waiting for him to stump his toe... then everyone else will want to stump on it too... wow,, how do they do it? How do they smile,, keep their chin up, keep on preaching, witnessing , praying, and being positive in this world ?
Well, they are hand picked by their employer,, and they have to be accountable every second to Him,, and they have to be dedicated,, more than the postman,,, rain, sleet, snow, sickness, bad health, good health, gossip proof, ears that can listen through the good ,, and separate the lies, the bad,, console the good,, help bring the bad to God.. stand in the pulpit of the church each week,,preaching His God,, as satan is their working hard also,, he must have enough faith to drive this satan, out,, and protect us with the word of God,,,
Then,, Sunday is over,, wow, now he has the whole week to be out of the church,,,, now he is in the pulpit of life out of the church,, and doing the same thing,, day in, day out, minute after minute,,Monday thru Saturday ,,, what a job,, what a job description, !
Now ,, you know, and probably like me, already knew how much these pastors go through each day, and each minute of their life,, and they do it with ease,, the ease of God holding on to them with the promise of rest and streets of gold in the end,,,,, and rest it will be for those hard working ,, soul saving pastors that love their jobs,, and consider it a pleasure, and that we all love so much, and support,, or
do we?
Thank You God for these pastors,,that You have called to tell us about You, and preach Your word, calling in your flock,, being a Shepherd to Your people.. bringing to You. May they continue to preach Your Name until You call us home.. amen
John HIcks
I applaud all of our preachers, and I thank God each day for ours,, for he is a true , God called Preacher
People who say it can't be done,,, should not interrupt those who are doing it!!!!
PREACHERS!
The hardest , job I know of. A preacher is out in front of the crowds, he is under the glass on the coffee table, he is in all of the conferences, he is in most of the conversations of the gatherings. Yes, if he parts his hair wrong,, someone will notice it!
I remember in the departments I have headed up,,, there were the ones,, and most , did not like the management harboring over them while they did their jobs.. they wanted to do it ,then be judged.. given an award, or a raise.
The poor preacher,, it is as if all are just waiting for him to stump his toe... then everyone else will want to stump on it too... wow,, how do they do it? How do they smile,, keep their chin up, keep on preaching, witnessing , praying, and being positive in this world ?
Well, they are hand picked by their employer,, and they have to be accountable every second to Him,, and they have to be dedicated,, more than the postman,,, rain, sleet, snow, sickness, bad health, good health, gossip proof, ears that can listen through the good ,, and separate the lies, the bad,, console the good,, help bring the bad to God.. stand in the pulpit of the church each week,,preaching His God,, as satan is their working hard also,, he must have enough faith to drive this satan, out,, and protect us with the word of God,,,
Then,, Sunday is over,, wow, now he has the whole week to be out of the church,,,, now he is in the pulpit of life out of the church,, and doing the same thing,, day in, day out, minute after minute,,Monday thru Saturday ,,, what a job,, what a job description, !
Now ,, you know, and probably like me, already knew how much these pastors go through each day, and each minute of their life,, and they do it with ease,, the ease of God holding on to them with the promise of rest and streets of gold in the end,,,,, and rest it will be for those hard working ,, soul saving pastors that love their jobs,, and consider it a pleasure, and that we all love so much, and support,, or
do we?
Thank You God for these pastors,,that You have called to tell us about You, and preach Your word, calling in your flock,, being a Shepherd to Your people.. bringing to You. May they continue to preach Your Name until You call us home.. amen
John HIcks
I applaud all of our preachers, and I thank God each day for ours,, for he is a true , God called Preacher
Sunday, July 4, 2010
INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Welcome to, "Independence Day!" ,God Has Blessed Us!
THE FOURTH OF JULY
This is the day our forefathers declared our Independence!!!!!! God was shinning on this country then and He is still shinning on it.
May we all realize just how important this day is. FREEDOM, in this UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, nothing else can come close to this feeling, other than that of the acceptance of Jesus Christ.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, AND ENJOY THIS FREEDOM TODAY, AND FOREVER. THIS IS MY PRAYER AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN
A NATION UNDER GOD!!!
Thank You , God , for our independence. amen
John HIcks
A Patriot, A Veteran, A Christian
THE FOURTH OF JULY
This is the day our forefathers declared our Independence!!!!!! God was shinning on this country then and He is still shinning on it.
May we all realize just how important this day is. FREEDOM, in this UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, nothing else can come close to this feeling, other than that of the acceptance of Jesus Christ.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, AND ENJOY THIS FREEDOM TODAY, AND FOREVER. THIS IS MY PRAYER AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN
A NATION UNDER GOD!!!
Thank You , God , for our independence. amen
John HIcks
A Patriot, A Veteran, A Christian
Saturday, July 3, 2010
SINCERE!
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Welcome, to Saturday,,,, another gift,,, from Him!!!
From My Alice: Life can change in just a second,, Take time to love all in your life!
Prayer Requests: The family of Carol Holland who lost her brother ,, Dale Wilson of Colorado, pray for comfort and healing of their hearts.
For the son of Lauras friend: Cade, who is 13 years old,, He has stage 4 prostate cancer.. pray for Gods' arms to wrap around him and take care of this young man.
"SINCERITY"
Are you sincere? A good question! You can be a Sincere Christian or a sincere actor. Which one are you? This is up to you! You have a big question to ask yourself as you walk down a road, talk to anyone, the way you present yourself and the way you live overall,, .... for there will be a day coming,, you will have to stand on that stage of accountability,, and be judged.. Now is the time to really be Sincere about your faith???? Sincere in Him???? Now, are you a
ACTOR CHRISTIAN
OR
REAL CHRISTIAN?
Thank you God for being here for us all, and my prayer today is ,,,yes we are real about you and put you first, and I pray that all who read this are real about this statement...amen
John HIcks
Simple , isn't it? Well?
Welcome, to Saturday,,,, another gift,,, from Him!!!
From My Alice: Life can change in just a second,, Take time to love all in your life!
Prayer Requests: The family of Carol Holland who lost her brother ,, Dale Wilson of Colorado, pray for comfort and healing of their hearts.
For the son of Lauras friend: Cade, who is 13 years old,, He has stage 4 prostate cancer.. pray for Gods' arms to wrap around him and take care of this young man.
"SINCERITY"
Are you sincere? A good question! You can be a Sincere Christian or a sincere actor. Which one are you? This is up to you! You have a big question to ask yourself as you walk down a road, talk to anyone, the way you present yourself and the way you live overall,, .... for there will be a day coming,, you will have to stand on that stage of accountability,, and be judged.. Now is the time to really be Sincere about your faith???? Sincere in Him???? Now, are you a
ACTOR CHRISTIAN
OR
REAL CHRISTIAN?
Thank you God for being here for us all, and my prayer today is ,,,yes we are real about you and put you first, and I pray that all who read this are real about this statement...amen
John HIcks
Simple , isn't it? Well?
Friday, July 2, 2010
STANDING FOR HIM
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Friday,,, and welcome to it,,, get up, and get out there somewhere, and enjoy the heck out of it!!!!
STANDING FOR HIM!
Now is the time to stand tall for Jesus,,, and the Father , our Living God,,, for it is said,, that this world will have to stand up to a monster greater than any of us can imagine,,,, and we will be persecuted,,, some killed in His name,,, but we must stand,,, and then as we stand ,,,With a roar, and a host of angels,, He will come out of the east,, Raise the dead who died with Him,, in them, and,,, then He will gather all of us who believe in Him, and have accepted Him,, then, as he stands before all of His sheep,,, the Sheppard will take the crook of his staff,,, encircle the monsters head ,,,cast it into chains,,,and with it,, all those who did not stand up for Him,,, never to let it or those loose again... protecting us all for an eternity,,,,Yes ,,, we need to stand up for Him,,, speak His word,, do His commandments,,, for as we stand up for Him,,,, and I pray that you always stand for Him,,, write this in your brain,,, and maybe in large capital letters ,,,, for one day,,you will be real glad to see , and you will see
HIM,,,
STANDING FOR YOU!!!
Lord,,, I stand for You,,, in front with You,,,,and I pray that this world will wake up,, be not ashamed,, and come forth before it is too late,,, not only in this nation,,, but the world,,, amen
John HIcks
Standing on His word,,, His blood,,, and His Resurrection,,,HIS PROMISES,,, and ready to die for Him,,, Join me in the stance against satan, and all sin......stand with Jesus, and stand public.....
Friday,,, and welcome to it,,, get up, and get out there somewhere, and enjoy the heck out of it!!!!
STANDING FOR HIM!
Now is the time to stand tall for Jesus,,, and the Father , our Living God,,, for it is said,, that this world will have to stand up to a monster greater than any of us can imagine,,,, and we will be persecuted,,, some killed in His name,,, but we must stand,,, and then as we stand ,,,With a roar, and a host of angels,, He will come out of the east,, Raise the dead who died with Him,, in them, and,,, then He will gather all of us who believe in Him, and have accepted Him,, then, as he stands before all of His sheep,,, the Sheppard will take the crook of his staff,,, encircle the monsters head ,,,cast it into chains,,,and with it,, all those who did not stand up for Him,,, never to let it or those loose again... protecting us all for an eternity,,,,Yes ,,, we need to stand up for Him,,, speak His word,, do His commandments,,, for as we stand up for Him,,,, and I pray that you always stand for Him,,, write this in your brain,,, and maybe in large capital letters ,,,, for one day,,you will be real glad to see , and you will see
HIM,,,
STANDING FOR YOU!!!
Lord,,, I stand for You,,, in front with You,,,,and I pray that this world will wake up,, be not ashamed,, and come forth before it is too late,,, not only in this nation,,, but the world,,, amen
John HIcks
Standing on His word,,, His blood,,, and His Resurrection,,,HIS PROMISES,,, and ready to die for Him,,, Join me in the stance against satan, and all sin......stand with Jesus, and stand public.....
LIFE
Thursday-07/01/10- Today is the first day of the rest of your life! When have you heard this saying that was so popular in our not to long ago past.. You heard it lots.. what has happen,, it still is,, every time you awake to another day,, it is the first day, of the rest of your life,, use it well,, use it wisely,, and use some of it, to stop and talk to your God.. O.K.?
LIFE
Remember, that "Life" is a gift from God.. He granted the conception of you,, the building of you, piece by piece, bringing you from life in the womb, to life on earth, eternal life through death by the belief and acceptance of Jesus Christ,, yes , once God started the making of you,, life was given at that instance , by Him and only Him, then life forever, and ever,, as in earthly life,, that forever is yours for the choosing,, so chose wisely,,,
IT IS FOREVER!
Lord, thank You for my life,, I choose You, I ask your Son to accept me and care for me as I accept Him, and I pray that all who is reading this will do the same,, and spread this word of You to all that they come in contact with,, and with the enthusiasm as great as they can have.. amen
John HIcks
Thankful for my life, for I know I am His , how about you,, are you His? or yours?
LIFE
Remember, that "Life" is a gift from God.. He granted the conception of you,, the building of you, piece by piece, bringing you from life in the womb, to life on earth, eternal life through death by the belief and acceptance of Jesus Christ,, yes , once God started the making of you,, life was given at that instance , by Him and only Him, then life forever, and ever,, as in earthly life,, that forever is yours for the choosing,, so chose wisely,,,
IT IS FOREVER!
Lord, thank You for my life,, I choose You, I ask your Son to accept me and care for me as I accept Him, and I pray that all who is reading this will do the same,, and spread this word of You to all that they come in contact with,, and with the enthusiasm as great as they can have.. amen
John HIcks
Thankful for my life, for I know I am His , how about you,, are you His? or yours?
WHO IS TO BLAME?
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Welcome to Wednesday,06/30/10-and may,,, as you enter into it, you will pause, thank Him for it, then resume to enjoy ,, just as He would love for you to do!
WHO IS TO BLAME?
We all have dis-agreements,, we all are a little jealous at times,, we are all guilty of judgment, we all are not perfect.
We all do one thing,, expertly,,, we throw out the "blame".. that is,,, we are fast to say,, you have done something wrong. I am as guilty as anyone can get.. but do I admit it.. no,, not out loud,, but we all keep this other little thing inside.. there is but one way to get rid of it,, and stop it form happening,, not letting it back in,, that is the acceptance of Jesus,,, the one who died by hands of those who were to blame for His death,, but who never pointed one finger at anyone during His life, not at the time of His agony of death to His murders,, no , JESUS never pointed nor did He ever utter the words,, "you are to blame".. so why can't we forgive, and forget,, it is called conscience,, self-ness within,, so join me today,, let's come out of this shell of "hey,, you are to blame",,,"It's your fault",, let's indeed put it where it should be , in the garbage pail,, with all the other garbage,, and let's turn that statement around,, and let's do what Jesus said,, "Father,, forgive them,, for they know not what they do".. to death, He still threw no blame,, "Let us say this,,"did what,, oh"! "Never mine that,, I just love you ,, and want to be around you,, and if anything is wrong,, it must be me , for if there should be any wrong,, I forgive you.". Don't wag your tongue in blame,, but stretch out your arms in love,, and be able to say those five little words,,,,,
NO ONE IS TO BLAME!
God, I ask for the strength to give forgiveness as Your Son gave ,, and not,, give out blame ,, ever.. amen
John HIcks
No matter what ,, God loves you ,,, His love is forever enduring,, and He is forgiving for any who calls out to Him.. at all times..... Can you do that ,, hold the blame,,, and give only love???
Welcome to Wednesday,06/30/10-and may,,, as you enter into it, you will pause, thank Him for it, then resume to enjoy ,, just as He would love for you to do!
WHO IS TO BLAME?
We all have dis-agreements,, we all are a little jealous at times,, we are all guilty of judgment, we all are not perfect.
We all do one thing,, expertly,,, we throw out the "blame".. that is,,, we are fast to say,, you have done something wrong. I am as guilty as anyone can get.. but do I admit it.. no,, not out loud,, but we all keep this other little thing inside.. there is but one way to get rid of it,, and stop it form happening,, not letting it back in,, that is the acceptance of Jesus,,, the one who died by hands of those who were to blame for His death,, but who never pointed one finger at anyone during His life, not at the time of His agony of death to His murders,, no , JESUS never pointed nor did He ever utter the words,, "you are to blame".. so why can't we forgive, and forget,, it is called conscience,, self-ness within,, so join me today,, let's come out of this shell of "hey,, you are to blame",,,"It's your fault",, let's indeed put it where it should be , in the garbage pail,, with all the other garbage,, and let's turn that statement around,, and let's do what Jesus said,, "Father,, forgive them,, for they know not what they do".. to death, He still threw no blame,, "Let us say this,,"did what,, oh"! "Never mine that,, I just love you ,, and want to be around you,, and if anything is wrong,, it must be me , for if there should be any wrong,, I forgive you.". Don't wag your tongue in blame,, but stretch out your arms in love,, and be able to say those five little words,,,,,
NO ONE IS TO BLAME!
God, I ask for the strength to give forgiveness as Your Son gave ,, and not,, give out blame ,, ever.. amen
John HIcks
No matter what ,, God loves you ,,, His love is forever enduring,, and He is forgiving for any who calls out to Him.. at all times..... Can you do that ,, hold the blame,,, and give only love???
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