Masterpiece in the making...

There may be a few missing pieces, a marred past, some mangled partnerships and yet some still no messed up places in my life. But I'm glad, HE loves me as I am and HE's making me what I should be. And you may love me or not...

Be STRONG

If you think you're weak - you are.

If you believe you're strong - you'll be.

...let the weak say, I am strong. -Joel 3:10

Just because...

Just because...

I love you, just because.

Not just because of of your lovely face,

Or your ladylike grace.

Not just because you give yourself to me,

And give of yourself for me.

Not just because you're a great mother,

Or my sweet and tender lover.

Not just because you waited till I matured.

Through the tough times, you endured.

Not just because you let me be me,

Even when you didn't always agree.

Not just because we've been together so long,

Or that you forgave my wrong.

Not just because you love the Lord,

The God who knotted us by love's cord.

Not just because of so many things I could say,

As to why I love you so this way.

I just love you, just because I do.

Just because...

Thinking 'bout my Baby...

2for6/8 - You, I appreciate.

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you... Philippians 1:3

RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

4/24/13

A Right to BE...

A Right to BE…

To the eye, there are many differences about us that are plain to see. But, because I am as you are, only human, you still should respect my right to be.

We may have come from different directions as we meet at the crossroads of destiny. But, because I am as you are, striving to make the most of the life I’ve been given, you still should respect my right to be.

In our thought and in our practice, there may be great disparity. But, because I am as you are, using the intellect and understanding that I have, you still should respect my right to be.

Our values, our voice, and our views may reflect our diversity. But, because I am as you are, living by the beliefs that I hold dear to me, you still should respect my right to be.

We all were made by the hand and in the image of the one true God of glory. And, if for no other reason than this, you still should respect my right to be.

A Right to BE…

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Luke 6:31

RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

1/21/13

HE came. HE saw. HE conquered.

HE came. HE saw. HE conquered.

HE CAME—as angels heralded, a star pointed the way,

To where baby Jesus, the newborn King lay.

HE SAW grown men come to give HIM glory,

For HE is the Author that would forever alter their story.

HE CONQUERED hearts even as a little child,

At HIS person, promise, men praised God, men smiled.

           

HE CAME, in answer to the soul of man’s cry,

To lift those who would believe up on high.

HE SAW, how Satan, sin, and shame,

Had rendered our very promise lame.

HE CONQUERED sin, death, hell, and the grave.

At the cross, HE gave HIS life for our soul, to save.

HE CAME as a gift of the Father’s grace,

To adopt us into the family to ever behold our Father’s face.

HE SAW us with HIM from the very start.

HIS love for us kept us always upon HIS heart.

HE CONQUERED everything that could keep us away.

JESUS’ presence is the best gift to enjoy on Christmas Day.

HE came. HE saw. HE conquered.

Merry Christmas to YOU and yours…

And ye know that HE was manifested to take away our sins…1 John 3:5 For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that HE might destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8

RevLDReedSr

I Owe JESUS

12/13/12

It AIN'T Over...

It AIN’T Over… DON’T get twisted regarding your story by listening to the wannabe authors to your life and DON’T be discouraged by the present “.” in your life…The Heavenly AUTHOR is still unveiling the WHOLE story—that is YOU. HE has already revealed because of your faith in HIM that HE AUTHORED for you peace and not evil, a glorious future and a living hope. Be patient and trusting as HE continues to reveal the BLOCKBUSTER reality show that is your life. Even the angels in Heaven look forward to seeing how your story ends UP. ;-) RevLDReed I Owe Jesus 12/11/12

From Nightmare to Dream...

A NIGHTMARE can give birth to a DREAM… If we can see beyond the UGLY that is now to the possibility of the BEAUTY that could be and then commit ourselves to labor despite the pain, the vision of waking up in and walking around in better, brighter, and more bountiful, beautiful, and blessed can come forth. Dare to dream and endeavor towards it despite the present seemingly nightmare... (in your relationships, career, physically, financially, or whatever else)

RevLDReed

I Owe Jesus

12/11/12

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