Love Purposefully
Love with purpose.
Love actually.
Love factually.
Love with attitude.
Love with gratitude.
Love to heal.
Love to seal.
Love with desire.
Love to stoke their fire.
Love with elegance.
Love with intelligence.
Love with passion.
Love in action.
Love so they will kiss you.
Love so good, they’ll miss you.
Love to lift them.
Love as a gift to them.
Love the hell out of them.
Love until heaven is formed in them.
On purpose, love.
…love one another; as I have loved you…
John 13:34
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/27/11
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
As is...
As is…
As is…
Despite my sin and shame,
Unto HIMSELF, HE called my name.
Despite my sin warped dimensions,
And my life long list of failed good intentions,
As is, HE loves me.
As is…
Messed up, I came to HIM just as I was,
For love HE took up my lost soul’s cause.
As is, I came, but remained not as I was.
HIS love changed me; that’s just what HE does.
As is, HE loves me.
As is…
Come unto HIM, lost, alone, error prone, sad.
HE takes you as you are, then makes your soul glad.
Come, whether now happy and fancy free of strife,
For in Jesus is the only guarantee of everlasting life.
As is, HE loves you.
As is…
Though there be many,
That would pass you over, as is.
There is ONE who for love,
That would never pass you by, even as is.
As is, HE loves you.
As is…
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 - …him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/20/11
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
A broken heart can mend
A broken heart can mend…Has your heart been broken in pieces or has hurt left a grievous tear…Call your heart’s Maker and tell Him you need repair…If you don’t hear Him answer, leave Him a voice mail, “I need thee, oh, I need thee…Every hour, I need thee…Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.” I promise HE’ll bless you without fail. Be patient as He works, His does all things well. I’m a satisfied customer you see, when my heart was torn apart, Jesus fixed it for me…Hurt don’t hurt me like hurt used to do….For my Maker healed my heart through and through…Bring your broken heart to Him and put in HIS hands, HE’ll handle you with care for all your need, HE understands…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/13/11
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/13/11
How I have benefited from my pain…
How I have benefited from my pain…
I helped me mature…It provided the test to teach me how to endure…It humbled me…It helped me learn to focus on right priorities…It helped me learn discipline, to practice greater self-control…It trained me to depend on God, to seek Him first…It taught me compassion for others going through…It gave me experience so that I might be a better servant to God and humanity…It gave me a blessed opportunity to magnify my Lord and emulate Him who went through for me before I yet lived. To proclaim what God was going to do, even while I was going through… Though pain be much hated, through pain we can be educated and elevated…We must not simply desire to get out, God teaches us to learn through it…
Yes, there are benefits, even in pain…
Child of God, Prophecy to your trouble, “you aint gonna last always…” Inform your sickness, “by HIS stripes, I’m healed.” Notify your enemies, “No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper.” Enlighten your finances, “my God shall supply all my need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Tell the world about your future, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/13/11
Thank YOU, Jesus!
Jesus, I just wanna say ,”Thank YOU!”
I been through so much, I could have went over the deep end, but YOUR word gave me faith to depend…
My burdens should’ve broken my back…I bent a little, but YOUR Spirit enabled me to straighten right back…
I should’ve lost my mind by now, but YOUR peace in the midst of my storm keeps my sane and functioning anyhow…
My haters thought I’d disappear…They keep checking but finding–By YOUR grace, I’m standing strong and still here…
To tell the truth there were times I did doubt, but despite my frailty YOUR mercy wouldn’t cast me out…
I just want to thank YOU…YOU held me up...YOU held me close…YOU gave my heart a song and YOU encourage me through YOUR promises to hold on...
Through every valley, over every mountain, out of every storm, YOU keep on bringing me through.
Almost ready to let go? Hold on, Listen up—There is no secret what God can do, what HE done for others, HE can do the same for you…Through whatever you are going through trust HIM to see you through…
RevLDReedSr
I owe Jesus
12/13/11
I been through so much, I could have went over the deep end, but YOUR word gave me faith to depend…
My burdens should’ve broken my back…I bent a little, but YOUR Spirit enabled me to straighten right back…
I should’ve lost my mind by now, but YOUR peace in the midst of my storm keeps my sane and functioning anyhow…
My haters thought I’d disappear…They keep checking but finding–By YOUR grace, I’m standing strong and still here…
To tell the truth there were times I did doubt, but despite my frailty YOUR mercy wouldn’t cast me out…
I just want to thank YOU…YOU held me up...YOU held me close…YOU gave my heart a song and YOU encourage me through YOUR promises to hold on...
Through every valley, over every mountain, out of every storm, YOU keep on bringing me through.
Almost ready to let go? Hold on, Listen up—There is no secret what God can do, what HE done for others, HE can do the same for you…Through whatever you are going through trust HIM to see you through…
RevLDReedSr
I owe Jesus
12/13/11
If God be for me…
Though they remind you of what you ain’t and what you can’t,
That you wouldn’t be able to or what you shouldn’t even try to do,
You help them understand they are right and yet so very wrong…
God doesn't call the qualified—He QUALIFIES the Called…
HIS election of grace chose us… HIS mercy covers our flaws…
HIS Spirit propels us onward… HIS word directs our way…
HIS ability eclipses our inability…HIS power enables our strength…
HIS favor compasses us as a shield… HIS love keeps us lifted…
HIS presence gives us joy, peace, and hopeful expectation of victory…
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:28-31
RevLDReedSr
I owe Jesus
12/13/11
That you wouldn’t be able to or what you shouldn’t even try to do,
You help them understand they are right and yet so very wrong…
God doesn't call the qualified—He QUALIFIES the Called…
HIS election of grace chose us… HIS mercy covers our flaws…
HIS Spirit propels us onward… HIS word directs our way…
HIS ability eclipses our inability…HIS power enables our strength…
HIS favor compasses us as a shield… HIS love keeps us lifted…
HIS presence gives us joy, peace, and hopeful expectation of victory…
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:28-31
RevLDReedSr
I owe Jesus
12/13/11
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Then came, You….
Then came, You….
When I stepped out,
I stepped in, fell into sin.
When my heart called out,
I looked without, I looked within.
I tried to find my own solution,
To a problem I could not solve.
No matter my earnest resolution,
It was beyond my sincere resolve.
There I was, a broken man,
Rising, seemingly, just to fall.
Despite doing my best to stand,
It was as if I did nothing at all.
But just as is your surprising grace,
On a day, when I expected nothing new,
Your Good News put a smile on my face.
When I was down and out, then came, You.
Then came, You, with all that I needed—
Grace and mercy to pull me up and through.
One Christmas morn’ my need, you heeded.
When it appeared all hope was gone, then came, YOU.
…and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21
Thank YOU, Jesus. You are the REASON for the Season…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/8/11
When I stepped out,
I stepped in, fell into sin.
When my heart called out,
I looked without, I looked within.
I tried to find my own solution,
To a problem I could not solve.
No matter my earnest resolution,
It was beyond my sincere resolve.
There I was, a broken man,
Rising, seemingly, just to fall.
Despite doing my best to stand,
It was as if I did nothing at all.
But just as is your surprising grace,
On a day, when I expected nothing new,
Your Good News put a smile on my face.
When I was down and out, then came, You.
Then came, You, with all that I needed—
Grace and mercy to pull me up and through.
One Christmas morn’ my need, you heeded.
When it appeared all hope was gone, then came, YOU.
…and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21
Thank YOU, Jesus. You are the REASON for the Season…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/8/11
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
That’s LIFE…
That’s LIFE…
I’ve been let go, but I held on…
I’ve been doubted, but I believed…
I’ve been hated, but I loved…
I’ve been knocked down, but I got up…
I’ve been stepped on, but I soldiered on…
I’ve been hurt, but I healed…
I’ve cried, but I dried it up…
I’ve messed up and I’ve made good…
I’ve failed, but I learned…
I’ve been disappointed, but I got over it…
I’ve been hindered, but I haven’t quit…
I’ve done stupid, but I wised up…
I’ve hurt others, but I tried to make it right…
I’ve done my best and found it wasn’t good enough…
I’ve sinned, and come short,
But I confessed, repented, and HE forgave me…
I’ve died, and yet I live, for Christ lives in me…
His cross made it possible for my crown…
His death paved the way for me to enjoy eternal life…
That’s LIFE…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/5/11
I’ve been let go, but I held on…
I’ve been doubted, but I believed…
I’ve been hated, but I loved…
I’ve been knocked down, but I got up…
I’ve been stepped on, but I soldiered on…
I’ve been hurt, but I healed…
I’ve cried, but I dried it up…
I’ve messed up and I’ve made good…
I’ve failed, but I learned…
I’ve been disappointed, but I got over it…
I’ve been hindered, but I haven’t quit…
I’ve done stupid, but I wised up…
I’ve hurt others, but I tried to make it right…
I’ve done my best and found it wasn’t good enough…
I’ve sinned, and come short,
But I confessed, repented, and HE forgave me…
I’ve died, and yet I live, for Christ lives in me…
His cross made it possible for my crown…
His death paved the way for me to enjoy eternal life…
That’s LIFE…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/5/11
I’m reaching for the stars…
I’m reaching for the stars…
I’m reaching for the stars,
Striving hard to reach my fullest potential.
All the rigors are really, truly inconsequential.
I’m achieving, even if I gotta break through bars.
Stand back…man on a mission,
Please step aside, I’m coming through.
I’m on the right track got my goals in view.
I refuse to spend my life away, just a’wishin’,
Making the most of opportunity is my ambition.
I’m reaching…I’m reaching...I’m reaching for the stars,
Striving hard to reach my fullest potential.
All the rigors are really, truly inconsequential.
I’m achieving, even if I gotta break through bars.
Don’t hate me, frustrate me, underestimate me…
I ain’t tryin’ to beat you, just tryin’ to better me.
I’m honing my skills, aiming for proficiency.
I just wanna go farther than where I’m at, you see.
My desire is to be my best and bring my God the glory.
I’m reaching…I’m reaching...I’m reaching for the stars,
Striving hard to reach my fullest potential.
All the rigors are really, truly inconsequential.
I’m achieving, even if I gotta break through bars.
Brothers and sisters let us reach together.
If we work as one, we can achieve whatever.
We can make a difference if we just pull together.
Unified, we can be strong enough to endure stormy weather.
With God’s help we can bring change that can last forever.
I’m reaching…I’m reaching...I’m reaching for the stars,
Striving hard to reach my fullest potential.
All the rigors are really, truly inconsequential.
I’m achieving, even if I gotta break through bars.
I’m reaching…I’m reaching...I’m reaching for the stars…
You reaching?
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might… Eccl 9:10
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/6/11
I’m reaching for the stars,
Striving hard to reach my fullest potential.
All the rigors are really, truly inconsequential.
I’m achieving, even if I gotta break through bars.
Stand back…man on a mission,
Please step aside, I’m coming through.
I’m on the right track got my goals in view.
I refuse to spend my life away, just a’wishin’,
Making the most of opportunity is my ambition.
I’m reaching…I’m reaching...I’m reaching for the stars,
Striving hard to reach my fullest potential.
All the rigors are really, truly inconsequential.
I’m achieving, even if I gotta break through bars.
Don’t hate me, frustrate me, underestimate me…
I ain’t tryin’ to beat you, just tryin’ to better me.
I’m honing my skills, aiming for proficiency.
I just wanna go farther than where I’m at, you see.
My desire is to be my best and bring my God the glory.
I’m reaching…I’m reaching...I’m reaching for the stars,
Striving hard to reach my fullest potential.
All the rigors are really, truly inconsequential.
I’m achieving, even if I gotta break through bars.
Brothers and sisters let us reach together.
If we work as one, we can achieve whatever.
We can make a difference if we just pull together.
Unified, we can be strong enough to endure stormy weather.
With God’s help we can bring change that can last forever.
I’m reaching…I’m reaching...I’m reaching for the stars,
Striving hard to reach my fullest potential.
All the rigors are really, truly inconsequential.
I’m achieving, even if I gotta break through bars.
I’m reaching…I’m reaching...I’m reaching for the stars…
You reaching?
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might… Eccl 9:10
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/6/11
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