One Polished Hand

I have a very loving and caring Mother who currently she lives in a Nursing Home.

A year ago Mom was not doing well and I transferred her closer to me. As a matter of fact I was preparing for her home going. I was preparing for her funeral.

It has been a slow healing process. She is not always able to verbalize her thought. I know that she is doing her best to express herself. Sometimes it is understandable and other times not so.

Upon one of my visits I had polished her nails. She like her nails to look nice. I had to go to the Nursing station to make a request and I left her for a few minutes. When I returned, she had taken the nail polish and was polishing her nails. I just smiled and told her that she was doing good.

I let her finish and I cleaned up after her with such joy. Then I gave her my hand and allowed her to polish me nails. It was very messy but I was so thankful for her efforts.

I went home with one hand which had polish on my skin and nails. It did not matter to me what it looked like. My hand represented a testimony and I was willing to share it.

As I looked at my hand it was a reminder, that last year I shed many tears due to her deteriorating condition. This year I am rejoicing for answered prayers.

A Journey through the Red Letters Matthew 4:5-7

Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: 'He shall give His angels charge over you,' and, 'In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.' Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.' "

When we are going through temptations it is important that we quote the word of God. Just as Jesus did.

How do we get to quote His word, we must study the word of God. We can hear the word of God via the computer, cassette tapes or Cd's. Reading the Bible and listening to teaching tapes. Bible study groups helps to reinforce the Word of God. Reading devotionals and being involved with the body of believers.

Each day take some time to take in the word of God. When the times comes you will be able to say It is written.

Our Breath

I was reading the 5th chapter in the book of Daniel. The following verse caught my attention.

Daniel 5:23 (NKJV)

And you have lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your lords, your wives and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which do not see or hear or know; and the God who holds your breath in His hand and owns all your ways, you have not glorified.

In the book of Genesis God breathed into man when He created him. In this verse God holds the breath of man in His hand. I often thank the Lord for every breath I take. I never thought of God holding my breath in His hand. Nor that He owns all my ways. That was a mind blowing revelation for me.

Motto

"I rather have the soreness of exercise, than the pain of inactivity" I can go about two weeks without exercise. If I wait any longer the body starts to have pain and the muscles get tight.

Are you experiencing something in life you can use to create a motto. Think about it.

Question about the Sabbath Day

Colossians 2:15-17 (NIV)
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Today in mid-week service Pastor was asked a question about the Sabbath Day. He referred to the above scriptures to answer the question.

As Christians we are not to let anyone judge us in what we eat, drink, religious festival, New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. Those things were a shadow of things to come.

Don't stop praying

Do not stop Praying

For the salvation of other

For healing

For the children

Your spouse

Your family

Employment

Co-Workers

Relationships

The Body of Christ

Our government

Businesses

Education System and employees

Our neighbors

Always praise the Lord for His goodness and mercy

Prayer

I pray you have a peaceful night.