Tuesday--Well , here we are heading for that slide,, and wishfully, already looking for the w/e.. STOP, enjoy the now! He did not want us to rush ,, but to enjoy it with Him as we walk through this gigantic land of His!
Prayer Request: Tommy Harbur who has pancreatic cancer, he is being treated in Houston, and holding his own.. been "floating" down the Flint River numerous times... pray for Tommy and that he will continue to have that "True Grit" and continue to improve.
AS I WALKED, and HITCHED A RIDE!
We all walk down a street,, or a road,, and we do not thank that much about the advancement of that road and the things that run up and down it.. I will give you a quick example of my long treks of walking in my youth, and how it "used" to be in country Alabama.
On a Sunday morning,, at the age of 6, my mother would pick me or my brother, Sam, to go to Vinemont and get the Sunday Paper, and the mail , if any.. the post office opened from 6 to 8 on Sunday morning and if you wanted your mail,, come and get it! With only a radio,, the paper was out standing on news and the "funny paper" (the comics) were even greater. for my mom would read them to us.. and we would laugh at some and heed the mystery of others... back to the roads..
I would ride that bike down that dirt road, and for that 3 1/2 miles,, I might see one, no more than 2 cars on it.. it might be just scraped and be smooth ,, or it may have ruts as deep as 10 to 12 inches,, and a car could still clear them and go down the road at a fast rate of 15 to 20 miles an hour, and if you were walking, you could hitch a ride on the running board,, if there were more than two of you, they might let you ride on the front fender , with your legs around the headlight.. Now, they are so low to the ground , look out for a bump in the road,, no running boards, and the lights are sunk into the fender.. wow, they took the good times of a ride, on a summer day , right out of the makings... and you know, I have hung onto a mirror on a running board in the winter,, almost frozen to the bone, but making those 3 1/2 miles quicker to the house and that "Warm-warmer Heater" burning hot with that coal.. no furnace bowling hot air, but from that heater, we had heat, even some in the bedrooms. ha.. I remember, and I can hold these things of old in my heart, but I do not want those "country conveniences" again.. but I do want the reverence, the belief, the support,, the testimonies, the life , of God, and with God,, and all started with God, from the morning blessing, to the start of school, the noon meal, the Supper meal, and the bedtime -time.. yes all was started with God, and we all carried Him with us everywhere we went, and WE DID NOT HIDE IT.. how about today? Well enough today, maybe too much.. for some,, but come join me as I still carry that old time , yes , that old, old time of religion,, as
I WALK DOWN THE ROAD,, AND
HITCH A RIDE WITH MY GOD!
God, thank You for the memories, and the work of a great Mother and Father , who taught me who to walk with, and who to grab a "hitch " with.. and the strength to still walk and ride with,,,, You.amen
John HIcks
I reminisce alot, why? For not only the memories, but for the guidance that my folks taught me,, the right and the wrong, and that there is but one God, and that He lives today, and forever.. How's your memories, are you reminiscing, or living them,, or both? Both. I pray!
Thoughts for Today
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
TIME WELL SPENT!
Monday-Well if you survived the week-end,, then you can surely make it through a little ole "Blue Monday"!
TIME WELL SPENT!
What time is that? The time you spend on your knees, talking to God. I hope everyone who reads this, needs knee pads,, and their knees are as calloused as the hardest ole time farmers' hands was. If we will spend more time on our knees,, we will be able to walk up-right , a lot better than most do... how about it? Will you promise to spend more time on those knees? Don't answer me,, answer to God... tell Him , that is if you are
ON YOUR KNEES!
God, thank You for giving us the forgiveness by prayer, and through Your Son , Jesus.. amen
John HIcks
Praying,, everyday,, how about you?
TIME WELL SPENT!
What time is that? The time you spend on your knees, talking to God. I hope everyone who reads this, needs knee pads,, and their knees are as calloused as the hardest ole time farmers' hands was. If we will spend more time on our knees,, we will be able to walk up-right , a lot better than most do... how about it? Will you promise to spend more time on those knees? Don't answer me,, answer to God... tell Him , that is if you are
ON YOUR KNEES!
God, thank You for giving us the forgiveness by prayer, and through Your Son , Jesus.. amen
John HIcks
Praying,, everyday,, how about you?
Sunday, July 11, 2010
HEART A FLUTTEER!
Sunday- Welcome to the day of rest for some,, for some , it's getting the ox out of the ditch,, more business' would be here in the USA today, if they had observed this and not been greedy! I know some who placed their faith, and are still going!!!!
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over,, if you just sit there..
HEARTS A FLUTTER!
Have you ever had that happen to you? We all have at some time or another. When someone jumps up from behind, or around a corner and scares you,. your heart jumps a beat, then runs like crazy, flutters , until you calm down. The same when you get mad,, going on a high roller coaster, bungee jumping, crazy things we do,,, puts the heart to racing,, or to a flutter. How about that first sight of "the " girl or boy... or how about just seeing that love one of many years turn a corner,,, walk into a room,, puts the heart to a real flutter!
I have had many "heart flutters" of all kinds in my life.. but they one most re-lived,, is the thoughts of walking down that aisle of the church , when I accepted Jesus as my personal savior,, 56 years ago,, and I still get a "flutter" thinking about it.. and when in church, after all the time of those 56 years,,and the invitation is given,,, that same heart ,, flutters,, for it is the joy of the knowledge that I (we) hold the Lord Gods heart also!
Have you had that experience? When I talk to or about my God, my heart starts to beat faster, and faster, and the excitement starts, and off to the races, the heart is wide open..to a wide open, racing "flutter"!
The heart,, one can't live without it! When you say you are giving your heart to God, it is a gesture of the biggest, the one life sustaining tool we have, to be able to stand up and say,,, here , here is my heart ,,, I love you that much, it puts our hearts to a flutter of almost bursting!,, and when we say that,,, God hears,, He responds,, He reaches out, grabs us,, He puts our name in His book of life,, HE ACCEPTS YOU WITH NO RESERVATIONS OF ANYTHING OR ANYONE! and, yes it puts a FLUTTER, in Gods heart also,, just as it does yours..
Try talking to Him,, if you have not accepted Him(Jesus),, then do so.. then close your eyes, and just feel,, oh yes ,, feel that
HEART A FLUTTERING !
Almighty God, thank You for setting our hearts a flutter with Your love, Your forgiveness, and giving us our redemption, Your son Jesus Christ. amen
John HIcks
Even in the darkest hours of my life, I have felt Jesus sitting next to me,, and when I felt Him, even in that darkness, my heart went a flutter,, and He has always carried me out, and into the light, He has never failed me,nor do I believe He will ,,,ever. Have you ever felt that flutter?, If not , call out to Him , then be prepared, for it is the greatest moment of your life, when He enters in, and takes hold.. your heart will start, it will race with a flutter you have never felt before,,try it , you will like it,, I guarantee it!!!
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over,, if you just sit there..
HEARTS A FLUTTER!
Have you ever had that happen to you? We all have at some time or another. When someone jumps up from behind, or around a corner and scares you,. your heart jumps a beat, then runs like crazy, flutters , until you calm down. The same when you get mad,, going on a high roller coaster, bungee jumping, crazy things we do,,, puts the heart to racing,, or to a flutter. How about that first sight of "the " girl or boy... or how about just seeing that love one of many years turn a corner,,, walk into a room,, puts the heart to a real flutter!
I have had many "heart flutters" of all kinds in my life.. but they one most re-lived,, is the thoughts of walking down that aisle of the church , when I accepted Jesus as my personal savior,, 56 years ago,, and I still get a "flutter" thinking about it.. and when in church, after all the time of those 56 years,,and the invitation is given,,, that same heart ,, flutters,, for it is the joy of the knowledge that I (we) hold the Lord Gods heart also!
Have you had that experience? When I talk to or about my God, my heart starts to beat faster, and faster, and the excitement starts, and off to the races, the heart is wide open..to a wide open, racing "flutter"!
The heart,, one can't live without it! When you say you are giving your heart to God, it is a gesture of the biggest, the one life sustaining tool we have, to be able to stand up and say,,, here , here is my heart ,,, I love you that much, it puts our hearts to a flutter of almost bursting!,, and when we say that,,, God hears,, He responds,, He reaches out, grabs us,, He puts our name in His book of life,, HE ACCEPTS YOU WITH NO RESERVATIONS OF ANYTHING OR ANYONE! and, yes it puts a FLUTTER, in Gods heart also,, just as it does yours..
Try talking to Him,, if you have not accepted Him(Jesus),, then do so.. then close your eyes, and just feel,, oh yes ,, feel that
HEART A FLUTTERING !
Almighty God, thank You for setting our hearts a flutter with Your love, Your forgiveness, and giving us our redemption, Your son Jesus Christ. amen
John HIcks
Even in the darkest hours of my life, I have felt Jesus sitting next to me,, and when I felt Him, even in that darkness, my heart went a flutter,, and He has always carried me out, and into the light, He has never failed me,nor do I believe He will ,,,ever. Have you ever felt that flutter?, If not , call out to Him , then be prepared, for it is the greatest moment of your life, when He enters in, and takes hold.. your heart will start, it will race with a flutter you have never felt before,,try it , you will like it,, I guarantee it!!!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
BINOCULARS!
Saturday-Welcome to it,, now the W/E is officially here.. and you made the slide with no splinters,, now get out there and enjoy it to the fullest.......God is waiting for you , to go on your walk , ride, play , or whatever,, He wants to go also! Going with or without?
Binoculars!
This is something we all need.. I have a pair,, I can see birds ,, squirrels,, things far away.. and see them up close. My brother has a pair,, & you can hone in on, and count the hairs on the back of a squirrel. The armed services uses them to look for the enemy, their advancement, their number, and where they are staged at. So , they are used for good,,, and used to stop the bad.. a good instrument to have.. if you see bad coming,, call the cops! Yea!
I see some of us kinda treat God like binoculars,,, We tend to want to look long range,,that is not right now,, then wait until we need Him, then adjust to "close up".
We want to go ahead and do as we please,, and what pleases others.. and keep God, and the laws He set forth, in the "out-reach". Yes , the "out-reach",, adjusted to far off,, then we reach out and grab, when "WE" need Him. Oh yes,,, we want instant reaction,, we want God to do whatever we want ,, right now! Then , after we get what we want,, bamn, back to!, You say , Oh, God? Yes He is there! You point to a distant , just far enough away, you have to really adjust the binoculars and far enough away so that you can drop that conscience and do what ever it is, that you don't want to do with God there. Make sense , on what is happening?
Well,, the "binoculars" is two way.. yes! God is looking back,, but He has a recorder on His, and it has audible, loud and clear,, close up of you at all times... nothing far away.. real close up... and misses nothing,, Now,, you had better adjust those binoculars to close up , then keep them there.. for if you don't , you are not going to like that picture show in the sky,, nor the popcorn at the theater you are going to...
The end of this story is,, how do you like your popcorn,,
Just Right,,
or Burned?
Lord, please let all adjust their binoculars(eyes) on You and You alone.. amen
John HIcks
Looking to the Lord,, who are you looking at?
Binoculars!
This is something we all need.. I have a pair,, I can see birds ,, squirrels,, things far away.. and see them up close. My brother has a pair,, & you can hone in on, and count the hairs on the back of a squirrel. The armed services uses them to look for the enemy, their advancement, their number, and where they are staged at. So , they are used for good,,, and used to stop the bad.. a good instrument to have.. if you see bad coming,, call the cops! Yea!
I see some of us kinda treat God like binoculars,,, We tend to want to look long range,,that is not right now,, then wait until we need Him, then adjust to "close up".
We want to go ahead and do as we please,, and what pleases others.. and keep God, and the laws He set forth, in the "out-reach". Yes , the "out-reach",, adjusted to far off,, then we reach out and grab, when "WE" need Him. Oh yes,,, we want instant reaction,, we want God to do whatever we want ,, right now! Then , after we get what we want,, bamn, back to!, You say , Oh, God? Yes He is there! You point to a distant , just far enough away, you have to really adjust the binoculars and far enough away so that you can drop that conscience and do what ever it is, that you don't want to do with God there. Make sense , on what is happening?
Well,, the "binoculars" is two way.. yes! God is looking back,, but He has a recorder on His, and it has audible, loud and clear,, close up of you at all times... nothing far away.. real close up... and misses nothing,, Now,, you had better adjust those binoculars to close up , then keep them there.. for if you don't , you are not going to like that picture show in the sky,, nor the popcorn at the theater you are going to...
The end of this story is,, how do you like your popcorn,,
Just Right,,
or Burned?
Lord, please let all adjust their binoculars(eyes) on You and You alone.. amen
John HIcks
Looking to the Lord,, who are you looking at?
Friday, July 9, 2010
RECALL NOTICE!
Friday--TGIF-- God has brought you this far,, why not continue on through the rest of your journey of life ,,,with Him ?
RECALL NOTICE!
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some of the symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.
The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!
P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail.
BECAUSE HE LIVES!
Thanks Lori for the thoughts today,,
Everyone have a great day, and please take God to work, play, or where ever you go.. makes the best companion of all I know!
Jophn Hicks
RECALL NOTICE!
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some of the symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.
The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!
P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail.
BECAUSE HE LIVES!
Thanks Lori for the thoughts today,,
Everyone have a great day, and please take God to work, play, or where ever you go.. makes the best companion of all I know!
Jophn Hicks
Thursday, July 8, 2010
TELL THE OLD, OLD STORY!
Thursday,,, one more to go,, then you are there,, the W/E. You can make it,, have faith? HE is with you, thru this day,, and all that remains,, so make the most out of this day! They are all so precious!
" TELL THE OLD, OLD STORY"
Has your child, other children, or even a "grown up" friend, ever ask you to tell them a story. Did you tell them a "story book" tale, or just make up something? We all have at some time, told a story to someone. We put a lot in it, and we try to convince the person we are telling to, how true, how great, and how exciting the story we are telling,, is.
Well, have any of you ever told the "old, old , story"? This is the stories out of the Bible, more than you can ever imagine,, love stories, mystery, combat, trips, family,, all kinds, lots of hero's"... Jesus being the top HERO! His coming, and His going, leaving us with a real way of forgiveness of our sins, for before Him, there was no real way to erase our sins. Did you know that? This makes us even more special, to have God send us His Son to take on all of the sins of this world, our way for forgiveness, our way to heaven and the Father. Sent Him, let Him die on a cross, rise from the grave,, live again,, all for us.. This should make us all want to go out there and testify , spread His word, His love, His FORGIVENESS!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!!!! How about it??? Are you out with friends, co-workers, and people you have just met, telling any of those
"OLD, OLD , STORIES"?
Lord, thank you for these old , old stories, and thank You for preserving the book where these stories are written,, Your Bible.. amen
John HIcks
When you get your e-mails that say,, you will receive luck,, receive money,,if you forward them on now,, more people the more you will receive,,,, do you send them on to all of your e-mail address' without any thought? Do you ever send anything like these thoughts to all of your e-mail address? Or are you afraid, they might reply in a negative way? What will be the answers,,, when we all meet with Him? Something to think about!!!!
" TELL THE OLD, OLD STORY"
Has your child, other children, or even a "grown up" friend, ever ask you to tell them a story. Did you tell them a "story book" tale, or just make up something? We all have at some time, told a story to someone. We put a lot in it, and we try to convince the person we are telling to, how true, how great, and how exciting the story we are telling,, is.
Well, have any of you ever told the "old, old , story"? This is the stories out of the Bible, more than you can ever imagine,, love stories, mystery, combat, trips, family,, all kinds, lots of hero's"... Jesus being the top HERO! His coming, and His going, leaving us with a real way of forgiveness of our sins, for before Him, there was no real way to erase our sins. Did you know that? This makes us even more special, to have God send us His Son to take on all of the sins of this world, our way for forgiveness, our way to heaven and the Father. Sent Him, let Him die on a cross, rise from the grave,, live again,, all for us.. This should make us all want to go out there and testify , spread His word, His love, His FORGIVENESS!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!!!! How about it??? Are you out with friends, co-workers, and people you have just met, telling any of those
"OLD, OLD , STORIES"?
Lord, thank you for these old , old stories, and thank You for preserving the book where these stories are written,, Your Bible.. amen
John HIcks
When you get your e-mails that say,, you will receive luck,, receive money,,if you forward them on now,, more people the more you will receive,,,, do you send them on to all of your e-mail address' without any thought? Do you ever send anything like these thoughts to all of your e-mail address? Or are you afraid, they might reply in a negative way? What will be the answers,,, when we all meet with Him? Something to think about!!!!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
ENTHUSIASM!
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Welcome to Wednesday! It is "hump" day! Time for the slide down to the W/E! Avoid the splinters of sliding by waxing your days with the word of God,, then the slide is smooth, and trouble free!
ENTHUSIASM!
As we go through life,, we tend to do so with a lot of enthusiasm. It is the way we are built, but we sometimes get the wrong enthusiasm. Webster defines as : intense feeling. We lean to the side of ourselves as we show this "intense feeling". We should watch out for ourselves,, but we should do as we have been instructed by our Lord,, we should keep others within our hearts, and we should be ready to help,, care, and surely lead others.. and especially to Him.. So as we rush through this life, grabbing all we can as we go ,,, we need to stop,, go slower,, and first, we need to grab hold of God,, and His Son, Jesus Christ,, spread the word,, by testimony with the greatest enthusiasm.. and then we need to grasp the feeling of others, and show them the way,, not only by testimonial.. but by example.
Do you have this feeling for God, Jesus, and others? If not,, then go to the one who can change you,, and that is by accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior.. then you will feel a renewed
ENTHUSIASM!
That "intense feeling" within!!!!!
Lord, please come into all us with the "enthusiasm" we seek within ourselves,,, send us out to do Your work, and pass out Your word.. amen
John HIcks
Trying to have more enthusiasm when it comes to God,, then have the enthusiasm of other things,,, what is your "intense feeling".
Welcome to Wednesday! It is "hump" day! Time for the slide down to the W/E! Avoid the splinters of sliding by waxing your days with the word of God,, then the slide is smooth, and trouble free!
ENTHUSIASM!
As we go through life,, we tend to do so with a lot of enthusiasm. It is the way we are built, but we sometimes get the wrong enthusiasm. Webster defines as : intense feeling. We lean to the side of ourselves as we show this "intense feeling". We should watch out for ourselves,, but we should do as we have been instructed by our Lord,, we should keep others within our hearts, and we should be ready to help,, care, and surely lead others.. and especially to Him.. So as we rush through this life, grabbing all we can as we go ,,, we need to stop,, go slower,, and first, we need to grab hold of God,, and His Son, Jesus Christ,, spread the word,, by testimony with the greatest enthusiasm.. and then we need to grasp the feeling of others, and show them the way,, not only by testimonial.. but by example.
Do you have this feeling for God, Jesus, and others? If not,, then go to the one who can change you,, and that is by accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior.. then you will feel a renewed
ENTHUSIASM!
That "intense feeling" within!!!!!
Lord, please come into all us with the "enthusiasm" we seek within ourselves,,, send us out to do Your work, and pass out Your word.. amen
John HIcks
Trying to have more enthusiasm when it comes to God,, then have the enthusiasm of other things,,, what is your "intense feeling".
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