Gettin' Real...

Sometimes life forces you to divorce your fantasy that you may marry your reality. At times you must lose replica riches that you may gain real wealth. There will come a time when you must let go of the unnecessary and overwhelming pressure of living to keep up your reputation to be recognized by mere men that you may press your way into your God ordained purpose for which you were birthed. The day will come when your image will not be as important to you as your intention to please the God who imagined you in HIS heart, initiated you by HIS Spirit, and introduced you to the world by HIS hands. HE is calling you upward to a life that nothing else in the world can offer you. Let go of your idols and incline your being to HIM.

RevLDReed

I Owe Jesus

12/11/12

Pondering a paradise...

Men who would prefer to live in a paradise must be willing to perform the responsibilities for the preservation of that paradise—sacrifice, self control, serving not just for self but for the good of others, and adhering to righteous standards for all including being accountable, educating ourselves, and endeavoring to reach our potential.

We may pray to God to make for us a paradise and HE can and HE has. But, HE entrusts men to work together with and under HIM and with one another to dress and keep it. When we pray to HIM to do everything while we do as we please, we frustrate grace, our potential, and ourselves. Somebody oughta must become I will.

Rather than to talk of doing and hiding out in fear, we must get it in gear and walk the talk to make our communities all that they could be. Pointing fingers while doing nothing is unproductive. All peoples within the community must act together, pray, plan, perform, and be accountable and hold one another accountable to make positive change.

The real crime today is the crime of apathy, ignorance, self-centeredness, and the acceptance of declining morals.

Men who would prefer to live in a paradise must be willing to perform the responsibilities for the preservation of that paradise—Honoring God not just with words but in deeds toward HIM and one another.

And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. Genesis 2:15

I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? Ecclesiastes 8:2-4

A sovereign God may do as HE pleases, when HE pleases, how HE pleases, where HE pleases, to whom HE pleases. HE does not owe us an explanation. We cannot vote HIM in nor vote HIM out. We cannot impeach HIM. We cannot force HIM to do our will. HE is not intimidated by us. HE does not tremble at our collective measly might. HE is not confounded by our combined meager knowledge and limited understanding.

                                          

It is best for us to simply trust HIM. Submit fully to HIS will as we pray, “THY will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.” And even as HE allows things we understand not, let us not get beside ourselves and try to act as God, and impose our woeful will but just purely let HIM be God knowing HE’s still in control and all things are working together for our good to them that love HIM. And if HE’s still in control let us show that we know this by seeking and obeying HIS will for the lives HE has given us, knowing we have a day coming where we shall give an account to HIM of our actions, beliefs, and communication.

Rise and Shine, Beloved… Yes, God is real, real in my soul. Yes, God is real for HE has washed and made me whole. HIS love for me is like pure gold. Yes, God is real for I can feel HIM in my soul. Let everything that has breath praise HIM. A good Monday to you and yours, PEACE…

1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know HIM that is true, and we are in HIM that is true, even in HIS Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Ucan’tPleaseEverybody… It takes backbone to be able and willing to stand alone. Everybody doesn’t have to agree with you and neither do you have to agree with everybody. But I do pray that you agree with God and have the nerve to stand with HIM and for HIM even if you have to do it all by yourself. And there will come a time/s when you will have to do just that… And HE may not take your weight, your burden or test, but HE will strengthen and have your back… And if HE be for you…….

If you be too easily impressed, you will most likely be too easily deceived… All that glitters is not gold and neither is everything that simply sounds good. Satan attracts so he can distract and then subtract from you the most valuable thing he can get. Be discerning or the devil will leave you burning…

The Well...

The Well…

In the trying heat of the day,

Come be blessed at The Well.

You’ll find refreshing so powerful,

It delivers from thirst’s jail.

Come as you are to The Well,

Confessing your deepest need.

Immerse your whole being,

Be filled with nourishing love, indeed.

Come to The Well of glory.

Wash in the pure water of grace,

Cleansing sin from your soul,

Wiping shame from your face.

Gaze watchfully into The Well,

Behold light reflecting from your face.

Marvel at your glorious transformation,

By The Well’s wonder working grace.

Come boldly to The Well,

Despite pain of present or past.

Find inviting help for your hurt,

Merciful healing that will ever last.

Waters that saved, sanctified my soul,

I’ve drank at Emmanuel’s Well.

The Gospel story, now, I live to tell—

Jesus, God with us, HE is The Well.

The Well…

…whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14

RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

10/24/12

                                                                  

Is there an EAGLE in you?

Is there an EAGLE in you? Don't need a crowd to validate you... Got discernment of things earthly and heavenly... Watchful and attentive to the goings on of your surroundings...  Can see storms coming, but are not overly disturbed by them... Possess wisdom to use the power of the storm to elevate over it... Can spot opportunities for blessing from a distance and seize them... Can overcome, outwit, and outlast foes... Can endure catastrophe and be left standing when all else around has been destroyed, because you know when and how to take shelter... Can advance alone or when its good can partner up with another for sustenance and service... Loyal to the one you're in a relationship with, handling your responsibilities... Are an inspiration, a great example to others, just being you and doing the simple things with excellence that you do... Don't have to flail through life, but glide along on the wind of the Spirit, using just what the Father provided you. Bring forth beauty, dignity, and grace no matter the surroundings bringing glory to God, your Maker, Sustainer, your SALVATION... Is there an EAGLE in you?

The giant is in front of you so you that can manifest The GIANT that is inside of you... Don't fear, faith it forward, and claim your promise land...

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

Rise and Shine...

RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

…Her smile…

…Her smile…



Wow, look at that.

That’s where it’s at,

Keeps me coming back.

The seal of her approval—

I love her too much,

To tolerate its removal.

I’d go through storm and rain,

In a car, by bus, take a plane, ride a train,

And yes, I’d even walk many a mile,

Just to see her smile.



:) …Her smile… :)



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/7/12

I like me…

I like me…




I like me.

I thank YOU, Father.

YOU are my anchor, my author.

I am a work in your hands.

The twinkle in my eyes,

The dimples that surprise,

My intelligence, my elegance,

My tint, my tone, my hair, my flair,

My prance, my dance,

My smile, my profile,

My care, my dare,

My hopes, my dreams,

My attitude, my gratitude,

My creativity, my proclivity,

My date with destiny,

I am a work in your hands.

YOU are my anchor, my author.

I thank YOU, Father.

I like me.



I like me…



The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy,

O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Ps. 138:8



An encouragement for my

Baby girl—Lil’ Ms. Anna Grace—

Learning to overcome playground drama...



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/8/12

My Confession…

My Confession…




I ain’t right—But HE is!



I’m flawed, and still yet, I’m awed—HE still loves me!



I stumble and I’m altogether humbled—HE keeps on keeping me!



I oft mess stuff up, but I’m grateful—HE corrects me…



I ain’t all that—but Oh, HALLELUJAH—I’m all HIS!



Thank Ya, JESUS! OH, GLORY HALLELUJAH!!!



I ain’t right—But HE is!



O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. Romans 7:24-25 – There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8:1



Tell the truth—You ain’t right either without HIM…



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/18/12

Dig in a lil’ deeper…

Dig in a lil’ deeper…




Broken dreams, broken bonds marked my way,

With hurt so bad there were no words to say.

I did all I could to make it through the day.

Bitterness stained my complexion.

Silence was my best expression.

Paralysis robbed me of direction.

Life—the whole thing was blurred.

But, one day Your word, I heard.

That day, my spirit, You stirred.

I prayed and I prayed and I prayed.

I sought Your word in the decisions I made.

You made me strong, wouldn’t let me fade.

Your love prompts my spirit to rejoice.

In praise to You, I lift my voice.

Now, no matter what, You are my choice.

Though troubles and trials abound,

Though enemies, on all sides, surround,

I’m determined to stand my ground.

I’m going to dig in a lil’ deeper,

Clinging to the ROCK I’ve found.



Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. Luke 6:47:48



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/20/12

I thought we had more time…

I thought we had more time…




I had it all planned,

The details are, yet, etched in my mind.

We were going to do this and do that,

But, that dream has fallen flat.

All seemed to be going so well,

So I chose not to rush or make a fuss.

I just knew we had more time,

To live and to love as dear ones do.

To get together and do whatever,

Just as long as it was me with you.

But out of the blue, poof, you’re gone.

All I have left is a heart of regret,

And precious memories, I can never forget.

With your absence, my life’s rhythm—

Does not have the same rhyme.

Missing you, wishing you were here with me.

Yet, I know that just cannot be.

You had an appointment amid the stars,

Summoned into the presence of the God of glory.

It’s better for you to be where you are.



I just thought we had more time…



Beloved, let us be careful of saving for later,

For we never know when later might just be too late…



Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

4/29/12

That Happy Place

That Happy Place


Beloved, I pray you’ll find your happy place. That place where the smile on your heart is the spring for the smile upon your face. That place of peace, that place of grace, that place of wisdom, that place of power, that leaves a trail of good others can trace.

That place where your joy drowns out your sorrows and despite all the difficulty you’ve experienced, you still got great hope for tomorrow. That place where stress stretches your hand, reaching up to your Heavenly Father, trusting HIM to help you overcome all this world’s bother.

That place where sweet love, pure love finds and refines you. That place where you feel adored, all you do prospers, and where life is much too interesting for you to ever be bored. That place where you know, you’re never alone, because with JESUS, you’ve found a forever friend and a permanent home.

Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord. Ps144:15


RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
5/22/12