A Taste of the Spirit

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

4-9-2009

Purposeful Living

For everything, absolutely everything above and below, visible and invisible…everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him.
Colossians 1:16 The Message

Sometimes we're reluctant to include God in our work or our special dreams. We may feel that those things are not a important to Him as our spiritual well being. The truth is that you were designed with a specific purpose and God knows what you need to achieve it. As a Creator, He fully understands the joy when seeing an idea come to light or accomplishing something new. He applauds you when you are determined to achieve your life's purpose.
Today, you can turn all of your intentions over to Him. Ask Him to walk with you and help you create those dreams according to His will and purpose for your life. God can make anything happen.

A Taste of Self-control
Lord, I know that I need to step back from my dreams and invite You to come into them and help me achieve them. I give all my dreams to You and ask You to guide me. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

5-9-2009

You Are so Wonderfully Made!

I praise You because of the wonderful way You created me. Everything You do us marvelous! Of this I have no doubt … You saw my body being formed. Even before I was born, you had written in your book everything I would do.
Psalm 139:14-16 CEV

Isn't it awesome that you are so well-known? God created every fiber of your being. Every thought, every joy and experience life brings is in His care.
Charles H.Spurgeon said, "He who counts the stars and calls them by their names, is in no danger of forgetting His own children. He knows your case as thoroughly as if you were the only creature He ever made, or the only saint He ever Loved."
As you consider your day today, reflect on what it means to be so fully known and loved. Consider and know that you are perfect in God's sight.
Your Creator created you for His glory in an awesome and unique way.

A Taste of Goodness
Lord, thank You for loving me so much and for blessing my life in so many ways. Give me joy in knowing You more fully today.Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

6-9-2009

All God's Children

He came into His own world, but His own nation did not welcome Him. Yet some people accepted Him. So He gave them the right to be the children of God.
John 1:11-12 CEV

Do you remember your childhood? Do you remember the things that made you feel happy and excited and that gave you a sense of security and safety? Do you remember how loved you felt in your home, surrounded by people who nurtured you and cared for you every day and at every moment?
If you can remember those things or some part of them, then you have a tiny glimpse of what it means to be a child of God. Your Father in heaven, His Son and the Holy Spirit loves you. You are continually and always loved and protected and cared for. This idea should make you feel giddy. What and amazing thing it truly is!
Take some time today to let this truth sink in. Let the idea of being God's child give you pure joy. Thank Him for being such a wonderful Father.

A Taste of Love
Lord, I do thank You for loving me so much and for providing so well for my life. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

7-9-2009

Do You Really Want It Your Way?

And this world is fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever.
1 John 2:17 NLT

Many of us have grown up in a world where we quickly learned that life is a competitive sport and we would either have to learn to play or sit on the sideline. In the struggle to come out on top, we are often determined that things should happen the way we want them to happen or not at all.
Every day we make a choice. We give God a passing nod on our way to work and say, "I'll check in with You at the end of the day or later in the week after the work is done." Or, we give the work to God and say, "Be with me and guide and direct my efforts according to Your will and purpose."

A Taste of Self-control
Lord, I am always trying to stay on top of things and take care of everything I'm responsible for. Please take all the things on my "To Do" list and help me understand which ones You most want me to do. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

8-9-2009

One Day at a Time

"So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."
Matthew 6:34 NLT

If you were trying to convince me that you're not a worrier, I'd probably have trouble believing you since few of us are free of worry.
Most of the things we run through the worry mill never happen. Worry can keep you up half the night or simply ruin your day. Mary C.Crowley put it in con**** for us when she said, "Every evening I turn my worries over to God. He's going to be up all night anyway."
Maybe we need to learn to turn our worries over to God, knowing that He cares about us and wants to help us live more full. Take it one day at a time. God will take care of everything for you.

A Taste of Self-control
Lord, I know that worry is a thing I can control if I just turn my troubles over to You. Help me believe that You will take care of even the small details of my life. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

9-9-2009

Believe It or Not!

How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!
Psalm 14:5 NLT

We try to understand our Supreme Creator in a way that helps us digest His will and strive to live according to His purpose. Wherever the quest leads is important because God Himself is leading us there.
Miguel de Unamuno tried to distinguish between a belief in the idea of God and a true belief in God Himself. He said, "Those who believe that they believe in God, but without passion in their hearts, without anguish in mind, without uncertainly, without doubt, without an element of despair even in their consolation, believe in the God idea, not God Himself"
In other words, your faith in God becomes more real as your passion for Him becomes more real. Believe it or not, your faith will strengthen you and answer your questions.

A Taste of Faithfulness
Lord, help me to trust You for Your guidance in every area of my life. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

10-9-2009

Hey, Why Are You Hiding?

Toward evening they heard the LORD God walking about in the garden, so they hid themselves among the trees. The LORD God called to Adam, "Where are you?"
Genesis 3:8-9 NLT

When we think or do something that we don't want to share with the Lord, we try to find a place to hide. We might think that because we're not in church or addressing God in prayer, that He is not paying attention to what we're doing. Just like Adam and Eve though, He knows exactly where we are all the time. We can't ever hide from Him.
Once we understand this, it's a little easier to realize that we may as well come clean with God and let Him know that we have done wrong and that we'd appreciate His help. We're not looking for a carte blanche so that we can do anything we want. We're looking for ways to invite Him into our lives and come out of hiding. He's waiting for you today.

A Taste of Self-control
Lord, I ask You to be with me in all that I do today and help me to make wise and loving choices according to Your will and purpose. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

11-9-2009

The Home Planet

But God made the earth by His power, and He preserves it by His wisdom. He has stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
Jeremiah 10:12NLT

Earth is your home. Every day and every night, it sustains you and nourishes you and provides for you. Whether you live in the city or the country, by oceans or in the deserts, you are a guest here. You are here at God's bidding and by His design and this home is not to be taken for granted.
Rebecca Harding Davis wrote, "We are all of us from birth to death guests at a table which we did not spread. The sun, the earth, love, friends, our very breath are parts of the banquet … Shall we think of the day as a chance to come nearer to our Host, and to find out something of Him who has fed us for so long?"
As you embrace the new day, thank God for providing such bounty for you.

A Taste of Goodness
Lord, You have provided so richly for me and I sometimes forget to thank You for Your goodness. I praise and thank You, Divine Creator, for knowing me so well. Amen

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رد: A Taste of the Spirit

ايه الحمد لله انا ما فهمت شي بس حلوين

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

هههههههههههه اهلا بمروك حنا...
هنن عنجد كتير حلوين... لان كل يوم بياخدو مقطع من الانجيل و بعدين بأسقطو عليه عبرة من الحياة اليومية... و بيشرحوا و بفصلوا بطريقة بترحيك و بتحللك مشكلة يلي صايرة معك..

كان بودي حنا اني ترجملك ياهون كلون... بس كتير صعب لان عندي شغل وما بلحق...

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

12-9-2009

Abundant Living

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again – rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Philippians 4:4-5 NLT

Have you ever stopped to think about what you are thinking? Most of us have minds that store so many unnecessary negative thoughts that it has become imperative for us to launch a clean-up operation. We need to rid our systems of grime on a daily basis.
When your thoughts are happy and positive and full of grace, you're a different person. You're more productive, more fun to be around and you provide for the needs of others without even thinking.
Learn to think better thoughts and you might learn to create better actions. The universe started as a thought, then God spoke it into existence. Your thoughts and your actions are powerful. Let joy be one of the best thoughts and responses to God today.

A Taste of Joy
Lord, I don’t thank You enough for the joys in my life. I will think about them today and praise Your name. Amen

[cloude]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

الله حيو الين الغالية شو هاد

[The D.I.S]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

فعلا شي حلو
مشكورة الين

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

الله حيو الين الغالية شو هاد

ميرسي لمرورك المميز كلود...

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

فعلا شي حلو


مشكورة الين

شكرا لمرورك الحلو عساف...

[روري]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

حلوة كتير ألون مرسي كتير لألك و لتعبك

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

حلوة كتير ألون مرسي كتير لألك و لتعبك

هلا بمرورك احلى روري... شكرا الك...

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

13-9-2009

A Matter of Grace

May the Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
2 Timothy 4:22 NLT

Living in God's grace is a comforting thought. It's amazing to know that somehow we can make mistakes and receive forgiveness. God continues to bear wit us, allowing us to learn and grow and become what He would like us to be. We appreciate the good things that sustain us and we marvel at being saved from those things that might do us harm.
That we don't deserve grace is a given. If we got what we truly deserved from God, we'd most likely not survive. Today, it would be good to not only rejoice in the grace that you receive, but to think about the grace that you extend to others.
Are you willing to give others the grace that God so lovingly gives to you? As you walk in His grace today, look for opportunities to extend His grace to those around you. You will know that the Lord is with your spirit as you do so.

A Taste of Kindness
Lord, I am grateful that Your grace sustains me. Help me to share the gift to grace with those around me today. Amen

[cloude]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

May the Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all

احلى الون

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رد: A Taste of the Spirit

احلى الون

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