Rise and Shine, Beloved… Inhale, exhale, feel that? It’s called being alive. While you got it, ENJOY it! Praise God who makes it happen!!! Love HIM, live for HIM…
Major minors… Even in this age of the mega thrill seeking, super sensory overload, gotta go big for great joy to keep from being bored to death attitude of humanity, there are little things that have always and will always be of utmost important such as being there doing what it takes everyday, being faithful, caring, sharing, talking, walking together, face to face, cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, homework helping, being tender and tough when appropriate, hugging, kissing, waking up saying, “good morning.”, “I love you.”
Sometimes in our rush to go here, go yon, to this big event, that big happening, trying to buy, experience the latest hot thing, we run over, forget the little things that make life grand. There have not always been flavor of the second technologies that thrill the senses for a fleeting moment and yet seemingly ever dulling the mind at the same time and we still lived for thousands of years. But there were walks along the way, hand in hand, looking up at the stars at night, running, jumping, skipping, playing, loving…
We need to rethink where we are, where we’re going, we need to slow down, love more deeply, think more, talk less, listen up, enjoy the basics—me and you—us—enjoying each other, in touch, in tune, laboring, laughing, learning together, being family, being community…
In the folly of youth, that our lives may appreciate in value in our eyes, we upgrade the people and possessions that surround us that we may find happiness. But in the wisdom of age, we find true happiness is in valuing and appreciating the people and possessions that surround us for time, tears, trials, and understanding have helped us upgrade our perspective as to what matters most in life. You find that a new this or a new that just doesn’t compare with a true friend or loving family who just simply want to be wherever you’re at…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/25/12
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Begin, again...
Begin, again.
Faltering, flailing,
Stuck, not sailing.
Rundown? Run over?
No lucky rabbit’s foot,
Nor four leaf clover.
Seems like more against you,
Than there are for you.
Just about had enough,
The road seems too tough?
Many burdens are on your heart.
Can’t get ‘crunk’, need a jumpstart?
Stop—but not to quit.
You are far too legit.
Take a dramatic pause,
A time to restructure your cause.
Make this a turning point for you.
Rediscover your groove, do what you got to do.
It is time to turn this ship around.
Get up off of that ground!
Begin, again.
RevLDReedSr
1/21/12
Faltering, flailing,
Stuck, not sailing.
Rundown? Run over?
No lucky rabbit’s foot,
Nor four leaf clover.
Seems like more against you,
Than there are for you.
Just about had enough,
The road seems too tough?
Many burdens are on your heart.
Can’t get ‘crunk’, need a jumpstart?
Stop—but not to quit.
You are far too legit.
Take a dramatic pause,
A time to restructure your cause.
Make this a turning point for you.
Rediscover your groove, do what you got to do.
It is time to turn this ship around.
Get up off of that ground!
Begin, again.
RevLDReedSr
1/21/12
Monday, January 23, 2012
Rise and Shine, Beloved… Love somebody…
Love somebody…
Love brightens the face. There is a love that can never be replaced. Love can put a smile where there was a frown. Love can pick a person up when they are down. Love truly, tenderly, and let it be sweet, for love makes a real home complete. Everybody needs somebody to love. Everyone needs to know they are loved by the Father of heaven who daily showers us with love from HIS throne up above… Love now and love even more and better later. It is more blessed and rewarding to be a lover than a hater.
Love somebody…
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/23/12
Monday, January 16, 2012
Come, ye disconsolate
Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish,
Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel.
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Joy of the desolate, light of the straying,
Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!
Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying,
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot cure.”
Here see the Bread of Life, see waters flowing
Forth from the throne of God, pure from above.
Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing
Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove.
Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel.
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Joy of the desolate, light of the straying,
Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!
Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying,
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot cure.”
Here see the Bread of Life, see waters flowing
Forth from the throne of God, pure from above.
Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing
Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove.
The Measure of A Man
The Measure of a Man
The measure of a man is known by where, when, how, why, for who and for what he stands. When his moment arises, he rises. Despite past failures, he stands. Despite present flaws of character, with character, he stands. Despite the name and number of foes, he stands. Despite the burdens and demands of standing, he stands. A real man stands for what is right, fighting the good fight for a just vision he has in his sight, and going after it with all his might—that’s the measure of a man. Real men stand with and for Jesus—the MAN. HE set the measure for man.
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/16/12
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Medicinal Musings of a Meditative Mind…
HIS strength is perfect, especially when all your strength is gone…
If in your flight of life you are tired and beginning to flail, spread your wings as wide as you can and simply glide on the empowering wind of the Spirit… In the event you feel as though your strength is all gone, trustingly fall into the awaiting arms of your Heavenly Father who will catch, hold, comfort, and restore you that you may rise and fly again…
And HE said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
True Love matures and endures…
When your love is tried by fire, let it be found true. Love that only endures the good times is not fully formed. True love goes through hell and high water and though seemingly weakened by the trial is, in actuality, forced to grow within the trial and is thereby made even healthier, sweeter, and enduring. Of course this works best when the Lord Jesus, HIS word, and Spirit are in the midst as the true anchor and unifying agent. …a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12
A love that ain’t willing to go through nuthin, ain’t much of nuthin… Don’t let trials make you quickly quit and run away. Stick and stay, put up a good and noble fight to show that your love is real.
Right shines…
All that glitters is not gold and everything that lacks a glossy shine is not necessarily without significant worth… But be advised, a right shine is a bright shine, though unnoticed by men, God sees and values its true worth. You don’t have to put on a show to glow; you just have to have the right inner fire/inspiration /purpose…
Blessings to you, this day…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/12/12
If in your flight of life you are tired and beginning to flail, spread your wings as wide as you can and simply glide on the empowering wind of the Spirit… In the event you feel as though your strength is all gone, trustingly fall into the awaiting arms of your Heavenly Father who will catch, hold, comfort, and restore you that you may rise and fly again…
And HE said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
True Love matures and endures…
When your love is tried by fire, let it be found true. Love that only endures the good times is not fully formed. True love goes through hell and high water and though seemingly weakened by the trial is, in actuality, forced to grow within the trial and is thereby made even healthier, sweeter, and enduring. Of course this works best when the Lord Jesus, HIS word, and Spirit are in the midst as the true anchor and unifying agent. …a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12
A love that ain’t willing to go through nuthin, ain’t much of nuthin… Don’t let trials make you quickly quit and run away. Stick and stay, put up a good and noble fight to show that your love is real.
Right shines…
All that glitters is not gold and everything that lacks a glossy shine is not necessarily without significant worth… But be advised, a right shine is a bright shine, though unnoticed by men, God sees and values its true worth. You don’t have to put on a show to glow; you just have to have the right inner fire/inspiration /purpose…
Blessings to you, this day…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/12/12
Friday, January 6, 2012
It's My Turn
It’s My Turn
Sit back, relax, listen in
Hear what I been holding in
I been spurned, passed over
Burned and pushed over
But I learned, how to get over—it.
It hurt, but by faith, I’m healed.
I’m protected by the Father’s shield.
His favor is my force field.
I been down, folk thought I couldn’t rise
But I’m still here to many’ surprise
It’s my turn, got a mission, got a race to run
And I won’t stop, and I won’t quit ‘til I’m done
Tearing down walls, making room, building classes
Transformed, informed to reach the masses
I been gifted to help others get lifted
To be light, give love to folks that’s been sifted
The Father has anointed, appointed me
To go forth in His name and bring Him glory
While the devil be waiting on me to wilt,
God’s grace is holding me up on stilts
That I may preach Christ and Him crucified
Telling a dying world, to give life,
On the cross for our sin, Jesus died.
Building RAPport…
I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake… 1 Corinthians 9:22-23
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/6/12
Sit back, relax, listen in
Hear what I been holding in
I been spurned, passed over
Burned and pushed over
But I learned, how to get over—it.
It hurt, but by faith, I’m healed.
I’m protected by the Father’s shield.
His favor is my force field.
I been down, folk thought I couldn’t rise
But I’m still here to many’ surprise
It’s my turn, got a mission, got a race to run
And I won’t stop, and I won’t quit ‘til I’m done
Tearing down walls, making room, building classes
Transformed, informed to reach the masses
I been gifted to help others get lifted
To be light, give love to folks that’s been sifted
The Father has anointed, appointed me
To go forth in His name and bring Him glory
While the devil be waiting on me to wilt,
God’s grace is holding me up on stilts
That I may preach Christ and Him crucified
Telling a dying world, to give life,
On the cross for our sin, Jesus died.
Building RAPport…
I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake… 1 Corinthians 9:22-23
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/6/12
Lo, I AM with you.
Though long days or dark nights, whether things be well or nothing seems to go right. I AM HE, that friend til the end, the only ONE, upon whom, you can always depend. I won’t leave you, I won’t grieve you, never deceive you, but I’m ever there to relieve you. I’ll guide you, walk beside you, in trouble, I’ll hide you. Get with ME, get to know ME, you’ll like ME, love ME. I’ll take away your shame, remove all blame, and honor you by giving you a new name. I love you, always have and always will. No matter the tests of time, I’ll be loving you, still.
Lo, I AM with you, always…
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/6/12
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Random Thoughts
You need The RIGHT workout partner in the New Year for a new you – To truly walk with God, you must stop running with the devil… God tones you up, building you up righteously to everlasting life; the devil will turn you on, turn you out, and leave you alone, run down, and raggedy with no hope… The Lord God nurtures you to life, the devil drains you to death. I pray you will sign up with JESUS, HE will personally train you, change you, rearrange you, save you…I tried The MAN, and I found that HE’S alright! I am loving what HE’s done with me, in me, for me. HE gave His all that I might live.
The most potent weapon you could ever use on your opposition is your – L – O – V – E…
A GOOD SUBJECT… Keep my name in your mouth… Most of the time with us, it’s the opposite, right? Have you said in anger, “Keep my name outcha mouth!” Let it be cool for those who dislike you to talk about you. Why? THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT A GOOD SUBJECT…HELLO, somebody! While they are plotting your doom, the Father is planning your ZOOM^. When they work to tear you down, God is at work holding you up. While they are saying you ain’t never gonna be nuthin, they are already confirming that God has already made you SOMEBODY. While they have your name in their teeth, God has your name on HIS heart and mind…
They more they curse you, the more God will bless you, if you conduct yourself righteously… Therefore, Beloved, let’em talk… Pray for them for they know not what they do and YOU keep HIS NAME on your mind… I can’t hurt nobody wit my mind stayed on JESUS. I’m walkin and talking wit my mind, stayed on JESUS. I’m singin and prayin wit my mind, stayed on JESUS. Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah!
No weapon formed against you shall prosper…Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Psalms 37:
1. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
2. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
6. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
7. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
8. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
The most potent weapon you could ever use on your opposition is your – L – O – V – E…
A GOOD SUBJECT… Keep my name in your mouth… Most of the time with us, it’s the opposite, right? Have you said in anger, “Keep my name outcha mouth!” Let it be cool for those who dislike you to talk about you. Why? THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT A GOOD SUBJECT…HELLO, somebody! While they are plotting your doom, the Father is planning your ZOOM^. When they work to tear you down, God is at work holding you up. While they are saying you ain’t never gonna be nuthin, they are already confirming that God has already made you SOMEBODY. While they have your name in their teeth, God has your name on HIS heart and mind…
They more they curse you, the more God will bless you, if you conduct yourself righteously… Therefore, Beloved, let’em talk… Pray for them for they know not what they do and YOU keep HIS NAME on your mind… I can’t hurt nobody wit my mind stayed on JESUS. I’m walkin and talking wit my mind, stayed on JESUS. I’m singin and prayin wit my mind, stayed on JESUS. Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah!
No weapon formed against you shall prosper…Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Psalms 37:
1. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
2. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
6. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
7. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
8. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
Rise and Shine, Beloved...
Rise and Shine, Beloved…
Growth is awesome, invigorating, empowering, and cause for joy. The Father calls us to growth. Too many of us endeavor not, giving in for not wanting to put forth the effort, but you gotta grow—it’s God’s will. His command to be fruitful and multiply can only come through growth…
And no God is not gonna do everything. We need to make up our minds to submit to HIS leading. The only place HE leads is up to growth and prosperity, life and life more abundantly. When we follow HIM you cannot help but to grow.
But know the devil wants us to stay the same to rob us of the joy of growth, rob us of the motivation to grow, rob us of the blessedness of growth. The devil wants us repressed, distressed, and regressed.
Though the devil won’t cooperate with your plan to prosper and grow, to do better, be better..
Resist him being steadfast in the faith, be clear-headed, be vigilant. Gird yourself with the WORD. Pray in season and out of season…Make up your mind, you ain’t gonna quit until you get your breakthrough and when you get your breakthrough, be determined—I’m gonna grow some more!
Beloved, for Christ, with Christ, in Christ, let’s grow on.
2 Peter 3: 17. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen...
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/4/12
Growth is awesome, invigorating, empowering, and cause for joy. The Father calls us to growth. Too many of us endeavor not, giving in for not wanting to put forth the effort, but you gotta grow—it’s God’s will. His command to be fruitful and multiply can only come through growth…
And no God is not gonna do everything. We need to make up our minds to submit to HIS leading. The only place HE leads is up to growth and prosperity, life and life more abundantly. When we follow HIM you cannot help but to grow.
But know the devil wants us to stay the same to rob us of the joy of growth, rob us of the motivation to grow, rob us of the blessedness of growth. The devil wants us repressed, distressed, and regressed.
Though the devil won’t cooperate with your plan to prosper and grow, to do better, be better..
Resist him being steadfast in the faith, be clear-headed, be vigilant. Gird yourself with the WORD. Pray in season and out of season…Make up your mind, you ain’t gonna quit until you get your breakthrough and when you get your breakthrough, be determined—I’m gonna grow some more!
Beloved, for Christ, with Christ, in Christ, let’s grow on.
2 Peter 3: 17. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen...
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/4/12
Rise and Shine, Beloved...
Rise and Shine, Beloved…
Growth is awesome, invigorating, empowering, and cause for joy. The Father calls us to growth. Too many of us endeavor not, giving in for not wanting to put forth the effort, but you gotta grow—it’s God’s will. His command to be fruitful and multiply can only come through growth…
And no God is not gonna do everything. We need to make up our minds to submit to HIS leading. The only place HE leads is up to growth and prosperity, life and life more abundantly. When we follow HIM you cannot help but to grow.
But know the devil wants us to stay the same to rob us of the joy of growth, rob us of the motivation to grow, rob us of the blessedness of growth. The devil wants us repressed, distressed, and regressed.
Though the devil won’t cooperate with your plan to prosper and grow, to do better, be better..
Resist him being steadfast in the faith, be clear-headed, be vigilant. Gird yourself with the WORD. Pray in season and out of season…Make up your mind, you ain’t gonna quit until you get your breakthrough and when you get your breakthrough, be determined—I’m gonna grow some more!
Beloved, for Christ, with Christ, in Christ, let’s grow on.
2 Peter 3: 17. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen...
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/4/12
Growth is awesome, invigorating, empowering, and cause for joy. The Father calls us to growth. Too many of us endeavor not, giving in for not wanting to put forth the effort, but you gotta grow—it’s God’s will. His command to be fruitful and multiply can only come through growth…
And no God is not gonna do everything. We need to make up our minds to submit to HIS leading. The only place HE leads is up to growth and prosperity, life and life more abundantly. When we follow HIM you cannot help but to grow.
But know the devil wants us to stay the same to rob us of the joy of growth, rob us of the motivation to grow, rob us of the blessedness of growth. The devil wants us repressed, distressed, and regressed.
Though the devil won’t cooperate with your plan to prosper and grow, to do better, be better..
Resist him being steadfast in the faith, be clear-headed, be vigilant. Gird yourself with the WORD. Pray in season and out of season…Make up your mind, you ain’t gonna quit until you get your breakthrough and when you get your breakthrough, be determined—I’m gonna grow some more!
Beloved, for Christ, with Christ, in Christ, let’s grow on.
2 Peter 3: 17. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen...
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/4/12
Rise and Shine, Beloved...
Rise and Shine, Beloved…
Growth is awesome, invigorating, empowering, and cause for joy. The Father calls us to growth. Too many of us endeavor not, giving in for not wanting to put forth the effort, but you gotta grow—it’s God’s will. His command to be fruitful and multiply can only come through growth…
And no God is not gonna do everything. We need to make up our minds to submit to HIS leading. The only place HE leads is up to growth and prosperity, life and life more abundantly. When we follow HIM you cannot help but to grow.
But know the devil wants us to stay the same to rob us of the joy of growth, rob us of the motivation to grow, rob us of the blessedness of growth. The devil wants us repressed, distressed, and regressed.
Though the devil won’t cooperate with your plan to prosper and grow, to do better, be better..
Resist him being steadfast in the faith, be clear-headed, be vigilant. Gird yourself with the WORD. Pray in season and out of season…Make up your mind, you ain’t gonna quit until you get your breakthrough and when you get your breakthrough, be determined—I’m gonna grow some more!
Beloved, for Christ, with Christ, in Christ, let’s grow on.
2 Peter 3: 17. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen...
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/4/12
Growth is awesome, invigorating, empowering, and cause for joy. The Father calls us to growth. Too many of us endeavor not, giving in for not wanting to put forth the effort, but you gotta grow—it’s God’s will. His command to be fruitful and multiply can only come through growth…
And no God is not gonna do everything. We need to make up our minds to submit to HIS leading. The only place HE leads is up to growth and prosperity, life and life more abundantly. When we follow HIM you cannot help but to grow.
But know the devil wants us to stay the same to rob us of the joy of growth, rob us of the motivation to grow, rob us of the blessedness of growth. The devil wants us repressed, distressed, and regressed.
Though the devil won’t cooperate with your plan to prosper and grow, to do better, be better..
Resist him being steadfast in the faith, be clear-headed, be vigilant. Gird yourself with the WORD. Pray in season and out of season…Make up your mind, you ain’t gonna quit until you get your breakthrough and when you get your breakthrough, be determined—I’m gonna grow some more!
Beloved, for Christ, with Christ, in Christ, let’s grow on.
2 Peter 3: 17. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen...
RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/4/12
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