I. O. U.

I. O. U.

You’ve been there since day one.
Beaming over me, like the radiant sun.
In your arms tenderly cradling me,
For joy, you lovingly labeled me.
You comforted me, when I would weep.
Sweetly you sang, rocking me to sleep.
You left everyday to go forth, to strive,
To meet the needs that kept us alive.
You did well, I am healthy and grown.
When time won’t allow you be on your own,
Fear not being forsaken, left all alone.
It will be my turn to encourage and embrace,
My blessing to wipe tears from your face.
To care for your needs as you did for me,
To help you live with grace and dignity.
As a parent, you did for me the best you could.
May God help me do my best for you, as I should.

I. O. U.

Ps. 71:9. Cast me not off in the time of old age;
forsake me not when my strength faileth…

Eph. 6:2. Honour thy father and mother; (which is

the first commandment with promise;) 3.That it

may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long

on the earth.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
10/26/10

My Reason

My Reason

Jesus - the reason I live…
The reason I love…Jesus.
Jesus - the reason I preach…
The reason I evolve…Jesus.
Jesus - the reason I persist…
The reason I hope…Jesus.
Jesus - the reason I believe…

Jesus – My Voice, My Victor, My Victory…

1 Peter 3:15. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer to every man
that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with
meekness and fear…

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
10/25/10

Don’t Flirt with Disaster

Don’t Flirt with Disaster

Did you say “I do” at the altar stand?
Is your finger graced by a wedding band?
Your wedding vow, did you understand?
Then, flirt not with disaster.

Believe your spouse to be your one true love?
Believe your union to be a gift from above?
Believe you’re the one your spouse should be thinking of?
Then, flirt not with disaster.

Some say there is nothing wrong with being a flirt.
But a straying heart will in due course feel the hurt.
When your family is gone you’ll feel like dirt.
So, flirt not with disaster.

Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled…
Hebrews 13:4

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
10/20/10

Is it Love?

Is it Love?

Love can be rather precarious,
If one knows not what love is.
Are you in love or are you in lust?
One perseveres, the other goes bust.
Are you infatuated or just fascinated?
Know before your heart gets deflated.
Love is more than a mere emotion,
More about action, than a giddy notion.
A devoted love leaps into harm’s way.
Faithful love guards against going astray.
Real love is in it for the long haul,
Weathers life’s storms, big or small.
It looks past the worst to find the best.
It’s passionate, rewarding, and at rest.
Authentic, soul deep love matures.
When all else fails, true love endures.

Is it Love?

Love Never Fails…
1 Corinthians 13:8

Know love, show love…
Sow love, grow love…
If you have love, hold on to it...

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
10/20/10

One

One

The sun, moon, planets, and stars make one.
Let us be one.
The mind, the body, and the soul make one.
Let us be one.
A Father, a mother, a daughter, a son make one.
Let us be one.
Tiny communities, small towns, and big cities make one.
Let us be one.
Light, dark, or whatever our shade we were made from one.
Let us be one.
The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit all make one.
Let us be one.
The Son is one with the Father, the Father one with the Son.
Let us be one.
To be one with the Father, we must be one with the Son.
Let us be one.
To be one with each other, we must be one in the Son.
Let us be one.
With God and each other, united forever, let us be one…

One

Let us be one by Solidarity with the SAVIOR – Let us be one!

John 17:20-23 (The Message)
I'm praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in Me Because of them and their witness about Me. The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind—Just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, So they might be one heart and mind with Us. Then the world might believe that You, in fact, sent Me. The same glory You gave Me, I gave them, So they'll be as unified and together as We are— I in them and You in Me. Then they'll be mature in this oneness, And give the godless world evidence That You've sent Me and loved them In the same way You've loved Me.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
10/2/10

Expressions of Face

Expressions of Face

In your face, at times your biography is read,
The mood of your heart, thoughts in your head.

In your face, a sad countenance with tears
Exposes inner struggle, suffering, and fears.

In your face, as through a window pane,
A sunny view within, shall outwardly reign.

If upon your face, there be a smile,
If deceitful, it will last only a little while.

If upon your face, there be masking make-up,
Know that what lies beneath cannot always be covered up.

If upon your face, you accentuate your conceit,
Humiliation will in time teach you to be more discreet.

Written all over your face, is your Creator’s semblance.
Only let your heart mirror His to show a true resemblance.

Written all over your face, is the Lord’s wondrous grace.
Your distinctive features, His, own, hand did trace.

Written all over your face, is God’s personal touch,
Proving His intimate care, that He loves you very much.

Seek God’s face at the blessed onset of each new day.
Love Him, thank Him, ask Him to guide your way.

Seek God’s face when your soul is burdened down.
He is your shield, glory, and lifter when you are cast down.

Seek God’s face through Jesus, salvation’s door.
And with joy, you shall behold Him face to face forevermore.

Psalm 17:15 (Amplified Bible)As for me, I will continue beholding Your face in righteousness (rightness, justice, and right standing with You); I shall be fully satisfied, when I awake [to find myself] beholding Your form [and having sweet communion with You].

Beloved, I pray your face expresses the true joy of knowing and beholding
Christ, your Savior, as you await the promise of a glorious eternity, where frowns and sad countenances are banished forever for there will be no reason to frown nor be sad.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
9/10/10

Be Godly Wise

Grasp knowledge in a firm embrace.
Open your eyes, your mind, your heart...
Discover, distinguish, deliberate…
Learn understanding at your best pace.
Your expression will radiate grace.
Wisdom brightens the face.
Insight is best, however, with humility.
Skillfulness shackled with pride,
Earnestly, will lead to your disgrace.


Ecclesiastes 8:1 (NLT) How wonderful to be wise, to analyze and interpret things. Wisdom lights up a person’s face, softening its harshness.

1 Corinthians 8:1-2 (The Message) We sometimes tend to think we know all we need to know to answer these kinds of questions—but sometimes our humble hearts can help us more than our proud minds. We never really know enough until we recognize that God alone knows it all.

Proverbs 9:10, 12a. (The Message) Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-God, insight into life from knowing a Holy God. Live wisely and wisdom will permeate your life…

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
8/6/2010

Be

Be

Be attentive,
Loved ones value, need your interest.
Be brave.
A bolstered you, bolsters others.
Be creative.
You may have or be someone’s solution.
Be diligent.
Work hard, work smart, success ensues.
Be empathetic.
Compassion fosters caring relations.
Be forgiving.
Commonly, all err, including you.
Be genuine.
Genuineness brings about trust.
Be humble.
Arrogance repels, humility attracts.
Be impartial.
Hurtful prejudice promotes bitterness.
Be just.
Righteousness garners respect.
Be knowledgeable.
As you grow, others can grow with you.
Be loving.
One can never receive or give too much love.
Be mannerly.
Good manners can inspire hearty imitators.
Be nice.
The world has enough mean people in it.
Be open.
Respectfully consider the ideas or views of others.
Be prayerful.
More prayer equals more power for living.
Be quotable.
Let your words be fit, worth hearing, worth sharing.
Be responsible.
Own your actions, honor your obligations.
Be serene.
Be a person of a quiet spirit, an ambassador for peace.
Be teachable.
No one knows it all as a result all can learn.
Be understanding.
Show that you get it- be insightful, merciful, patient…
Be vigilant.
Evil ever lurks, be on your guard.
Be wise.
Discern the best pathway for life.
Be X…
An unknown quantity revealed to be the answer…
Be yourself.
There is no one better for you to be.
Be zealous.
Passionate in loving God, life, and humanity…

Be

Romans 12:2. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

RevLDReedSr
I owe Jesus
8/9/10

Do Your Thing

Do Your Thing

Do your thing,
That thing God birthed you to do.
That thing God birthed in you,
Do it without fail.
Do it well.
Do your thing.

Do your thing.
Do it right.
Do it with all your might.
Do it with humility,
With grace and civility.
Do your thing.

Do your thing,
Even if haters hate,
Even if no one celebrates,
Though enemies and obstacles be vast,
God’s purposes for you, in you will come to pass.
Do your thing.

Do your thing,
Though the unknown rouse your fears,
And before you be heartache and tears.
Though the peak you must climb be high.
The only failure is not to try.
Do your thing.

Do your thing.
Someone is looking for you,
To be a light to guide them through.
They are waiting for you to rise,
Fulfill your promise in brightening their dark skies.
Do your thing.

Do your thing.
Let no one state,
“He waited too late.”
Let it not be said,
“Her dream is dead.”
Do your thing.

Acts 20:24 (New Living Translation)
But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

Do Your Thing – God created you with purpose, faithfully fulfill it.
Do It Right – Seek God’s will, obey His word.
Persevere – No matter the tests and trials that will come, you stand!
Don’t Get Sidetracked – Let nothing or no one steer you astray.
Do It Together – Fulfill your role working in unity with the body of believers in Christ.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
8/8/2010

A Preacher

A Preacher

Father, I thank Thee for choosing mere me,
To go into the world to preach for Thee.
To tell a dying world of Thy beloved Son,
And the valiant victory over sin, He won.
May I ever preach in the power of Thy Spirit,
Rightly, declaring Thy truth, so all may hear it.
To preach Jesus, the living word of the holy text,
So liberty may come to weary souls sin-vexed.

Keep me from the evil snares of glitz and glam,
That my labor be not a perverse sham.
Help me bear my cross, live what I proclaim,
So I would bring honor to Thy name.
And as I suffer for Thy righteous cause,
May I never cease to preach, never pause;
But, endeavor ‘til my death, to wholly, faithful be,
Then rest from my toil in Thy midst for eternity.

Amen…
Anchored, Mentored, and Empowered by Jesus and
Needing Him more and more…

Galatians 1:15-16NLT …before I was born, God chose me and called me by His marvelous grace. Then it pleased Him to reveal His Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus…

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/15/2010

Today’s Agenda

Relax – God is in control today
Enjoy – God granted you the gift of today
Journal – Count your blessings one by one
Observe – God’s hand moving in and around you
Imagine – Dare to dream and achieve to God’s glory
Care – Someone needs a touch from you
Encourage – A weary soul could use some cheer
Inspire – Someone needs fuel to fly to new heights
Nurture – What you know can help others grow
Train – Keep your mind, body, and soul in shape
Help – Someone you know could use your gift or talent
Evolve – Endeavor to mature in all areas of your life
Love – Know it, sow it unconditionally, and reap it joyously
Order – Pray to Him, praise Him, and proceed by His word
Remember – Reflect on how good God has been to you
Declare – Reveal Christ by word and in your actions

Psalm 118:24. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Philippians 4:4. Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
6/25/2010

The Battle Is Not Yours

The Battle Is Not Yours

Sorrow not, because of your trials.
Tarry for the Lord, your God,
Anticipate His showing up.
Nigh, is your deliverer.
Draw close to Him.
Yield to His voice.
Exalt His holy name.
Shout with a voice of triumph.
Tell of His wondrous works.
Incline your heart to praise Him.
Lift up your voice,
Lift up your hands,
And bless your God.
Now is the time to rejoice.
Dominion and power is His.
Strong and mighty is He.
Everything is under His authority.
Everything is possible for Him.
Trust in His word.
His wisdom is unsearchable.
Every problem, He can solve.
Submit unto Him,
All of your burdens, your fears.
Look unto Jesus and be saved.
Victory, He secured.
All who trust Him are blessed.
This calamity will soon pass.
If He be for you, who can be against you?
Only, believe.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper.
Order your desire.
Fall on your knees, call on Him.
Trust your life to His care.
He loves you dearly.
Every enemy that opposes you will be disposed of.
Listen, He will be with you always.
Only, have faith in your God.
Rest with hope in the Lord.
Deliverance, He gives to His people.

2 Chronicles 20:15, 17. …Hearken ye…Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed…for the battle is not yours, but God's…Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord…

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
6/23/2010