War...

War

War, strive, struggle, keep up the fight.
Armor up in the word, fight error to live right.
Recall, sin is your enemy; make it not a friend.
Wax strong, led of the Spirit, march ahead.
Acknowledge, to live, we must kill sin dead.
Rise up to die to the flesh, renew your mind.
Without Christ, with you, in you, fighting is futile.
Almighty is HE who is with HIS in every trial.
Redeemed are all those that believe.
Works of our own can never set us free.
Accept the blood shed at Calvary bringing liberty.
Righteousness becomes those living free in Jesus.

War

But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. -Romans 7:23

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
10/25/13

All...

All

All of me, YOUR desire of me.
All my flaws, YOU never tire of me.
All of YOU, YOU gave for me.
All for love, YOU died to save me.
All my sin, from it, help me refrain.
All, in YOUR ways, help me remain.
All YOUR want is for my best.
All YOUR plans end in my rest.
All my being, help me give.
All my days, for YOU, let me live.

All

Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. -1 Samuel 12:24

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
10/26/13

Sunken Treasure...

Sunken treasure... 

We were HIS created pleasure. HE loved us beyond measure, desiring we reign with HIM, share HIS name with HIM. But, we went our own way, fell from grace and seemingly down there to stay. Sunken hopes, sunken dreams, sunken plans, sunken man. But yet, HE knew from the start, HIM and us would not always be apart. HIS love runs so deep, no price to pay is ever too steep. Down came the Deliverer, a Royal voyager, a soul discoverer. HE came on a mission to reclaim, restore those gone missing. Into the abyss, darkened by sin, HE lovingly, sacrificially dove in. HE brought light to our dark plight, giving the blind back their sight. Giving us a new glimpse at glory in HIM that we once shared from HIM at the beginning of our story. To free us, HE had to become like us. But, without the corruption of sin, HIS purity and power is the power that cleanses us within. HIS life and love HE gave to save us. Those who accept HIS free gift are raised far above the power of sin, death, hell, and the grave. Raised from gory to glory. Our redemption, HIS pleasure... Blessed eternally beyond measure, no longer a sunken treasure.

RevLDReed

I Owe Jesus

9/24/13

The Struggle...

The Struggle...

Tis seemingly my lot to struggle.

Hard as it may be for me,

Each day I give what I've got,

Sometimes running on empty.

Though, I'm oft beset with trials,

Responsibilities, still also, I have.

Undertake them myself, I shall.

Going forth is my blessed salve. 

God gave me life, will, and wit.

Life is for living, despite how tough it gets.

Everyday I'm striving, though I struggle.

The Struggle...

Be alert, be aware, be accommodating. Not everyone is spry, svelte, and swift in running this race called life. The aged, the overwhelmed, the ability challenged have hurts and halts that oft hinder spiritually, emotionally, and physically. We oft see the struggle without discerning nor really concerning ourselves with the depth of their difficulty, nor the height of their desire to be and do for themselves despite everything against them. The little old man driving 30 in a 45 everyday is trying to live. The little old lady that keeps repeating herself incessantly is just trying to live. So many of us are in such a rush we're oft running over folk we should be running to, to help out. Oft not discerning, one day, and it may be sooner than we think-it could be me or it could be you in the struggle of our lives.

Mother's Day Meditation

Mother's Day Meditation

My life was lit from within your womb.

From then till now, for me, you made room.

I was your burden and your blessing,

A measure of your success, a cause for stressing.

You savored all of the joyous times of this life,

Yet, you endured, even when trials cut like a knife.

In the seasons of my being, you were my one constant.

No matter my problems, you were a faithful confidant.

You nursed and nurtured me, watched me grow.

Then stepped back, let me flex my wings, and let me go.

Even when time and circumstance had us apart,

I praise God you were keeping me on your heart. 

Though, I have made you smile, laugh, and even cry,

Your love is yet evident in the twinkle in your eye.

I am here because you have always been there.

You're my angel from God, a mother beyond compare.

Happy Mother's Day - To the Mama's

Her children arise up, and call her blessed... Proverbs 31:28

RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/10/13

Don't Employ Worry

Beloved, don't employ worry to help you through. 

Many have gave worry a try and found out that Worry won't work for you.  But, worry will sure work on you, wearing you out and wearing you down. Worry will work against you, warding off joy, wilting hope, and wresting from you peace and sweet rest. 

If I were you, I would fire worry and hire faith, fortitude, and firmness of purpose trusting the Father as I move forward to make me fruitful. HELLO, Somebody! Cut worry out, before worry do you in.

Folk that done had enough of worry approves this message...lol...

Footprints in the Sands of Time...

Footprints in the Sands of Time...

Envision, endeavor, embark.

Go forth, make your mark.

In the now, perform what lasts.

Knowing the now will too be past.

Whether with your crowd or alone,

Enjoy it, as you journey along.

Though tides of time come ashore,

Washing away memories of before.

That you do, do from your heart,

That your works endure after you part.

Though shifting sands of time oft erase,

The FATHER remembers your every trace. 

HE has been there caring for you with love.

Leading your way to heavenly shores above.

Footprints in the Sands of Time...

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. -1 Thessalonians 2:12

RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/10/13

Walk on by faith...

Everyday won't be full of sunshine colored with the beauty of a bed of roses. There will be dark days, lonely nights, sad seasons, unexpected occurrences, and painful periods. At times you'll feel like you're on top of the world and sometimes you'll feel like the world is on top of you. You'll meet folks you'll love dearly and some you may regret you ever met. There'll be times you're confident you're on the right track and times you'll wonder 'where in the world am I at?' Things will come together, stuff will fall apart, and there may be days where a plethora of emotions flood your heart. You'll hurt; you'll  heal. You'll laugh; you'll cry. There may be times when you're dazed and confused. There'll be moments when things seem so terribly bad and yet you'll be amused. That's life. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It's a journey. The joy in the journey is knowing the God who authored your story. Throughout the journey, HE's watching over you, watching out for you, watching you grow as HIS child through all the beginnings and endings, commas and periods, plot changes and twists, and all that it takes to make up your life story. Trust in HIM at ALL times that some kind of way, HE's working things out for your good. HE loves and has beautiful a life planned for you with a happily eternally after, as in with no ending. Walk on by faith, Beloved. Walk on by faith.

Trust in HIM through troublesome times...

Why? Why me? Why this? Why now? Why this long? What did I do wrong? You won't always understand and neither do you have to. But, you always MUST trust HIM, because of what you know about HIM and despite what you don't understand about the trials and seasons you may be going through. God is sovereign. God Loves you. God is faithful to you. God is true to you. God is good to you. God has a purpose for you. God has a plan for you. God is with you, if you are with HIM. God is in control. God is working things out for your good. So why not you?

So keep the faith, even in the midst of the unknowns, because of the God you know and who knows you and is concerned about all the things concerning you. Trust and obey.

Rise and Shine...

Some folks favorite spot for you is BENEATH them. But know you're already ABOVE their pettiness. So don't stoop DOWN to their level trying to prove what the Father has already revealed in and through you-equal and yet by favor and grace by the Father's own choosing, more honorable.

Your elevation causes them aggravation. The more you rise, the more they despise. In jealousy they talk about what you ain't and what you can't. Though you come in peace, they feel threatened. They have a bad case of pride yet intermingled with low self esteem. Their worth is derived upon their performance and the accolades they receive. They don't like nobody stealing their thunder. Your realness and rawness is of God. God is using you to set a new standard that is based upon the old landmark - you understand it's not about you, but it's all about God. They think you're trying to backdoor your way to influence. But God has already given you the key to the new locks HE's putting on the front door that you may have unhindered access and freedom to do HIS will. RISE and SHINE...

Psalm 18:46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. 47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. 48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. 49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

Due date nigh...

Due date nigh... The pain in your life is foreshadowing a birth. You're in labor for a blessing. The contractions are grievous but it's leading to something greater. The closer it gets to the delivery of what you've been waiting for the more difficult it will get, but breathe. Through the pain, speak into your spirit the promises God made you. Discipline yourself to endure the full process to get what you've got coming. Think about how good it's going to be, when this birthing process is finished and you're beholding and enjoying the manifestation of what you've waited so long for.

Due date nigh - Breathe - Believe...Recite...Envision...Affirm...Train...Hold on...Expect... 

If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: -Isaiah 1:19

I wasn't supposed to be the one...

I wasn't supposed to be the one... Too quiet to be heard... Too shy to speak... Too paralyzed to move... Too out of the loop to be in on what's up and what's going down... Too unenlightened to be a light... Too weak to be strong... Too poor to enrich... Too narrow minded to see the big picture... I wasn't supposed to be the one who would teach and tear down what Satan built up. I wasn't supposed to be the one who would preach and make heaven glad and hell mad. I wasn't supposed to be the one to inspire folk to see, seek, and serve the Almighty God. I wasn't supposed to be the one, BUT GOD! Hallelujah, JESUS! BUT GOD! Lord, Thank YOU!

But by the grace of God I am what I am... -1 Corinthians 15:10