Butterfly
Awakened, out of its bland cocoon,
Been held down, held in far too long.
Delicate in distinction, intricate in design,
Grace granted a passionate, free spirited heart.
Raring to move to its own unique groove,
Dance carefree amid the light of the sun,
Audaciously color the atmosphere,
A visual delight, mesmerizing in flight.
Stopping, now and then, to savor the sweet,
Then, suddenly, off to see other sights.
Enjoy the rousing vista while it’s in view.
The butterfly shall arise, fly away into the blue.
…For the butterfly people…
And God saw every thing that he had made,
And, behold, it was very good. Genesis 1:31
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/25/11
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Love, Life, God…
Love, Life, God…
Where there is love there is life,
Budding, beaming, beneficial—life…
Where there is life there is God,
Creative, caring, sharing—God…
Where there is God there is love,
Passionate, pure, persevering—love…
Rest your heart, your mind, your soul
—All that you are—in God’s care,
And then you will enjoy love and life…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/21/11
Where there is love there is life,
Budding, beaming, beneficial—life…
Where there is life there is God,
Creative, caring, sharing—God…
Where there is God there is love,
Passionate, pure, persevering—love…
Rest your heart, your mind, your soul
—All that you are—in God’s care,
And then you will enjoy love and life…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/21/11
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Why...
Why…
“Why?” I cry.
“Why this?” “Why now?”
“Why me?”
“Can somebody answer me—why?”
“What did I do that I must go through—this?”
“Where did I err that this had to occur?”
“Wherefore did I miss?”
“Whyyyyyyy?”
—Silent Reflection—
“But then—I digress...”
“I confess—I know why.”
“It’s called—life.”
“While living life, stuff happens...”
“And yes, sometimes it happens to me.”
“But the God of all grace beholds my place.”
“Lord, You know my pain, You train my aim.”
“These troubles, these trials will only last a while.”
“And ultimately, You cause them to work for my good”
For that I cry, “God, You are faithful, worthy of my praise!”
“Me and my why’s are all wrapped up in your loving arms.”
“Hallelujah!” “Thank You Jesus!” “Bye-bye—why.”
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why
art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in
God: for I shall yet praise him, Who is the
health of my countenance, and my God.
Psalms 42:11
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/18/11
Saturday, July 16, 2011
he Right Spot
The Right Spot
On the way to where I would,
God led me to where I should.
How marvelous is His grace?
Wondrously, fitting us into place.
Seeking a special spot to abide?
Let the blessed Lord be your guide.
He leads you to function fruitfully,
Puts you where you can be you, truly.
Since He knows what’s best for us,
Following His guidance is a must.
Being shepherded by the Master’s touch,
Shows He loves us oh, so very much.
Though He takes us where we would not,
He always places us in the right spot.
…He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name's sake… Psalm 23:3
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/15/11
On the way to where I would,
God led me to where I should.
How marvelous is His grace?
Wondrously, fitting us into place.
Seeking a special spot to abide?
Let the blessed Lord be your guide.
He leads you to function fruitfully,
Puts you where you can be you, truly.
Since He knows what’s best for us,
Following His guidance is a must.
Being shepherded by the Master’s touch,
Shows He loves us oh, so very much.
Though He takes us where we would not,
He always places us in the right spot.
…He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name's sake… Psalm 23:3
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/15/11
Thursday, July 14, 2011
God is Life...
What matters most about life is the matter of life---GOD…He produces it…He possesses it…He permeates it…He perfects it…He plans it…He prospers it…He preserves it…HE is LIFE…Got Jesus, got life…
If in this life U aint got nothin but God, U really got all you could ever need...If U got everything you could ever want in this life but aint got God, U really aint got nothing…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/14/11
If in this life U aint got nothin but God, U really got all you could ever need...If U got everything you could ever want in this life but aint got God, U really aint got nothing…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/14/11
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Go with God, HE will go with you…Grow in God, HE will grow in you…Go to God, HE will come to you…Go for God, for Jesus went for you…
Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee…Genesis 26:3
…I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say…Exodus4:12
…and will teach you what ye shall do…Exodus 4:15
… I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee…Joshua 1:5
14. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Psalms 91
Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee…Genesis 26:3
…I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say…Exodus4:12
…and will teach you what ye shall do…Exodus 4:15
… I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee…Joshua 1:5
14. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Psalms 91
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Take TIME OUT to put TIME IN…
Take TIME OUT to put TIME IN…
At times U get put on a TIME OUT, because you’re not putting enough quality TIME IN… Take time out to spend time in prayer, quiet communion with God… Take time out to spend time in reading, meditating on God’s word with God… Take time out to spend time in walking, enjoying nature with God… Take time out to spend time in serving, being a help to others with God…To power U up, God may power U down, to refocus U on HIM…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/5/11
At times U get put on a TIME OUT, because you’re not putting enough quality TIME IN… Take time out to spend time in prayer, quiet communion with God… Take time out to spend time in reading, meditating on God’s word with God… Take time out to spend time in walking, enjoying nature with God… Take time out to spend time in serving, being a help to others with God…To power U up, God may power U down, to refocus U on HIM…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/5/11
Let it go, move on…
Let it go, move on…He hurt me…He was wrong, but its time for you to be healed, Let it go, move on…She doin stuff for him, she didn’t do for me…She’s no longer your business, get you some new business…Let it go, move on…They’re talkin bout me…Let’em keep talkin, the best way to shut’em up, is you keep on walkin, Let it go, move on…My mama wasn’t…My daddy didn’t…That is tough, but you’re still here…Let it go, move on…
Learning to let go can be very difficult, but, for one who is determined, it is definitely doable…Some of us are missing out on opportunities today, because we are still living in yesterday…Jesus is the power, the way you need to overcome the obstacle that is yesterday, and if you allow Him to heal you, fill you with His purpose, satisfy you with His provision, He will cause you to prosper today and on into your future…
It’s time for you to say enough is enough…Give your unresolved hurt and pain to Him and ask Him for wisdom to help you deal—heal, forgive, and maneuver amidst the stuff that you have suffered—and power and grace to help you let it go and move on…
To move forward, you can’t keep living backwards…Persist in prayer, by the aid of the Spirit recondition your heart and mind through the reading and meditation and commitment to obey the word of God…You can do this…
Philippians 3:13. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/5/11
Learning to let go can be very difficult, but, for one who is determined, it is definitely doable…Some of us are missing out on opportunities today, because we are still living in yesterday…Jesus is the power, the way you need to overcome the obstacle that is yesterday, and if you allow Him to heal you, fill you with His purpose, satisfy you with His provision, He will cause you to prosper today and on into your future…
It’s time for you to say enough is enough…Give your unresolved hurt and pain to Him and ask Him for wisdom to help you deal—heal, forgive, and maneuver amidst the stuff that you have suffered—and power and grace to help you let it go and move on…
To move forward, you can’t keep living backwards…Persist in prayer, by the aid of the Spirit recondition your heart and mind through the reading and meditation and commitment to obey the word of God…You can do this…
Philippians 3:13. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/5/11
Re-ignite!!!
Re-ignite!!!
In a rut? Shake it up…Do inventory…Livin to HIS glory? If not, make change…Extend your range…Hands raised…Give GOD praise…Praise your way up, praise your way out…When U get to feelin real good, go ahead—shout! Crack that winnin smile…Remember, you’re GOD’s child…HE called U out of ordinary into extraordinary…Live it out…Everyday go hard for HIM, leavin no doubt…U got it goin on in CHRIST, HE’s your life.
Psalms 34: 1. I Will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. 6. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 8. O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/6/11
In a rut? Shake it up…Do inventory…Livin to HIS glory? If not, make change…Extend your range…Hands raised…Give GOD praise…Praise your way up, praise your way out…When U get to feelin real good, go ahead—shout! Crack that winnin smile…Remember, you’re GOD’s child…HE called U out of ordinary into extraordinary…Live it out…Everyday go hard for HIM, leavin no doubt…U got it goin on in CHRIST, HE’s your life.
Psalms 34: 1. I Will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. 6. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 8. O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/6/11
Do that thing, you do…
Do that thing, you do…
Do it real good, like you should…When you do that thing you do, you give someone reason, to persevere in a tough season…You don’t have to try to do it all strange like. Just be real, be consistent, be right…You’re helping somebody you see, though you may not know who it might be…You don’t always need to know, cause the big head will bring you low…Just do that thing you do, you helping somebody make it through…
God birthed and called you to it, don’t stop, do it, do it…Obedience is yours to do, the results are up to God…
Revelation 2:10 …be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
RevLDReed
I Owe Jesus
7/6/11
Do it real good, like you should…When you do that thing you do, you give someone reason, to persevere in a tough season…You don’t have to try to do it all strange like. Just be real, be consistent, be right…You’re helping somebody you see, though you may not know who it might be…You don’t always need to know, cause the big head will bring you low…Just do that thing you do, you helping somebody make it through…
God birthed and called you to it, don’t stop, do it, do it…Obedience is yours to do, the results are up to God…
Revelation 2:10 …be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
RevLDReed
I Owe Jesus
7/6/11
Saturday, July 2, 2011
A Beautiful Life
A life swathed with beautiful things does not truly signify a beautiful life…
A beautiful life springs from the core of a beautiful heart, apart from any external adornments…
If the Lord of Glory reigns within you, you have a beautiful life…
Where Christ resides, HE beautifies… Where HE takes over, HE makes over…
Honour and majesty are before Him: strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Ps96:6
Adorneth HE thy temple?
A beautiful life springs from the core of a beautiful heart, apart from any external adornments…
If the Lord of Glory reigns within you, you have a beautiful life…
Where Christ resides, HE beautifies… Where HE takes over, HE makes over…
Honour and majesty are before Him: strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Ps96:6
Adorneth HE thy temple?
Coming into View
Coming into View
There is more to you than the natural eye can see.
The world desires that you reflect what it designs you to be.
They don’t know all the ‘you’, God created you to be.
You were created to be deeper than your outer manifestation.
You were birthed to be a jewel of God’s exquisite imagination.
You were brought forth to worship God—love Him in veneration.
Decide to take the righteous path, despite what others say.
Define not your life by the vanity of the world’s way.
Determine in heart to cleave to God, let come what may.
You don’t know all of you, for, still to be told is your full story.
You are, yet, a work in progress in God’s grace observatory.
He is personally fitting you for your coronation in bright glory.
Despite the darkness of the past,
Regardless of the realities of the present,
In the face of the fog of the future,
You are now and, yet, still coming into view,
Becoming, by God’s grace, fully you…
We don't yet see things clearly. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!
1 Corinthians 13:12MSG
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/2/11
There is more to you than the natural eye can see.
The world desires that you reflect what it designs you to be.
They don’t know all the ‘you’, God created you to be.
You were created to be deeper than your outer manifestation.
You were birthed to be a jewel of God’s exquisite imagination.
You were brought forth to worship God—love Him in veneration.
Decide to take the righteous path, despite what others say.
Define not your life by the vanity of the world’s way.
Determine in heart to cleave to God, let come what may.
You don’t know all of you, for, still to be told is your full story.
You are, yet, a work in progress in God’s grace observatory.
He is personally fitting you for your coronation in bright glory.
Despite the darkness of the past,
Regardless of the realities of the present,
In the face of the fog of the future,
You are now and, yet, still coming into view,
Becoming, by God’s grace, fully you…
We don't yet see things clearly. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!
1 Corinthians 13:12MSG
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/2/11
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