Dream a little dream

Have you ever had a dream that you just can't shake?

I had this dream the other night and man oh man has the part I remember has been sitting heavy. 

Just a brief inside,  lately I've been just being. Sort of lost with myself and everything around me. 

So this dream.  The part that I remember is,  I was in this building.  Best way to describe it, is a high rise office building.  I was going floor to floor.  At first I didn't understand why I was going floor to floor.  Until finally I reach this one floor and out of the ceiling came a face of a man,  saying there you are and almost like he put down a rope for me to grab but it was more like tassels. I thought how is that going to be good enough and why am I not scared.  Then boom my alarm went off.  Then later I see the picture with the saying.  "I finally threw in the towel.  But God threw it back and said.  wipe your face girl, we are almost there".

Who else analyzes dreams like me? When does God speak to you?

Transformation

So today the word transformation came up.

1.a marked change in form, nature, or appearance.

synonyms:change, alteration, modification, variation, conversion, revision, amendment, metamorphosis, transfiguration, evolution, mutation, sea change; More

2. MATHEMATICS•LOGIC
a process by which one figure, expression, or function is converted into another one of similar value.

So here I agree with definition 1, because when we give our life to christ he completely transforms us when we truly let him in.  I like definition 2, because we are converted into to something new with the same outer shell. 

When I let Jesus in my life changed in the blink of an eye.  It is weird if I'm watching something that is border line.  I get this overwhelming feeling of guilt.  It took me a little bit to realize that was the holy spirit within me telling me you shouldn't be watching this.  Listening to that inner tug will only help in the long run.  Do I listen all the time? No but I am getting better at it. Nobody is perfect and nobody ever will be.

Listened below is 13 verses I found talking about transformation.  Enjoy

Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

2 Corinthians 3:18 - But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Acts 1:18 - Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Romans 5:1-21 - Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:   (Read More...)

1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Psalms 51:10-12 - Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.  (Read More...)

1 John 3:2-3 - Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.   (Read More...)

Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Galatians 5:19-26 - Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,  (Read More...)

Philippians 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ:

Romans 12:1 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.

JH

Remnant

Lately when reading the bible or watching a sermon. Random words stick out to me and I look the definition up and dig in.  Today the word remnant stuck out to me from a 1 minute video of Steve Furtik. 

remnant
noun

1. a part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.
"the bogs are an endangered remnant of a primeval landscape"
synonyms:remains, remainder, leftovers, leavings, residue, rest; More

2.CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
a small minority of people who will remain faithful to God and so be saved (in allusion to biblical prophecies concerning Israel).
"if any one ceases to be a witness, he ceases to be one of the remnant"

I found it interesting that definition 1 was about a quantity left over, then the 2nd was about Christian Theology.

Well both can apply to us,  a part or quantity left over can be about the Holy Spirit that lives in us. After all isn't the holy spirit the part of jesus that is left for us after he went to heaven?!

But the 2nd definition bugs me because it says a small minority.  That raises a concern to me because it is a small amount that actually stay faithful.  Many will say yes I believe but they do not stay faithful in the word.  As Christians we have work to do.  More than a small amount need to be faithful. 

Share your faith, remember there is no need to quote the bible to someone who wants to debate. Tell your jesus story,  this does not need to be about where you came from and how you got there today.  Yes that is important but your jesus story is about what jesus has done for your life.  This is all the little things he does for you daily.  So share when you can and love and respect everyone when you can't.

JH

Is it OK to be angry with God?

This morning while listening to a video.  The question came up is it ok to be angry with God?  One would think instantly NO way no how.  But the truth is the Bible does not prohibit us being angry with him.  Actually if you think about it having a conversation with him getting your anger out can make your relationship with God that much stronger.   Well Psalm 77 paints a bit of a different picture(see below).  So the next time you have doubts or anger against God think of the great things he has already done for you instead of focusing on the negative. 

Psalm 77[a]

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm.

1 I cried out to God for help;
    I cried out to God to hear me.
2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;
    at night I stretched out untiring hands,
    and I would not be comforted.

3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned;
    I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.[b]
4 You kept my eyes from closing;
    I was too troubled to speak.
5 I thought about the former days,
    the years of long ago;
6 I remembered my songs in the night.
    My heart meditated and my spirit asked:

7 “Will the Lord reject forever?
    Will he never show his favor again?
8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
    Has his promise failed for all time?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?
    Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”

10 Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:
    the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
12 I will consider all your works
    and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”

13 Your ways, God, are holy.
    What god is as great as our God?
14 You are the God who performs miracles;
    you display your power among the peoples.
15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,
    the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.

16 The waters saw you, God,
    the waters saw you and writhed;
    the very depths were convulsed.
17 The clouds poured down water,
    the heavens resounded with thunder;
    your arrows flashed back and forth.
18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,
    your lightning lit up the world;
    the earth trembled and quaked.
19 Your path led through the sea,
    your way through the mighty waters,
    though your footprints were not seen.

20 You led your people like a flock
    by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Styles of evangelism

As I get myself ready for tomorrow night.  I always thought well your either a confident evangelist or not.  I never imagined how many different styles there are.  I would think right away I was more of the testimonial style. But going into what each one is I could pick something out from each one.  Now to build my confidence up so I can actually step outside of my comfort zone and tell those in need about God.  With this whole course I am hoping this happens for many of us.  Even confident people pull back so you don’t know their weakness. But I will know when I get there in the situation The Holy Spirit will be with me.


Have a day with many blessing

Jocelyn

Sunday day of rest

Well Sunday is here and it is almost 6am and I am wide awake.  Why oh why can’t i sleep in?  Need to get my day started. Instead of having the tv on. I need to turn on school lectures as I am in two classes right now.  So today’s agenda shower, school lectures while I clean, church, start my crock pot meal for my lunch next week, then football Sunday.  I look forward to what church has in store for me today.  I do love my church family, every time I have doubts they prove to me why I love it so much. Here is to a wonderful week ahead.


Blessings to all

Jocelyn

5am

So here it is now 6am I have been awake since 5 on a Saturday. Either I am seriously eager to learn more Greek or I am obsessed. Either way I woke up feeling like I was dreaming about Greek.  I have a lot to do today but all I want to do is read and learn.  My agenda today is grocery store, Walmart, hair cut, and suppposed to go to a friends birthday party.  But I need to do laundry, dust, vacuum. Spending time with God and growing closer to him is not bad either.  I guess I have to turn my brain off and enjoy some of the weekend or I will blink and it will be over. But I am not the only one busy today.  My sister is taking a huge step hopefully to better herself and moving to San Jose.  I know this is not easy for anyone.  Please lord surround your angels around my sister that this is the right thing for her to do she accomplishes her dream of going back to school she finally can truly be happy with someone who has no baggage to bring unnecessary drama into her life.

Have a great Saturday
Jocelyn