tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28905388302315142242024-03-13T00:46:12.542-04:00Jesus is ZetaA blog for Christian Teens..SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-32343167893606151112011-12-20T19:59:00.009-05:002011-12-20T20:13:20.613-05:00Life is a Roller coaster and Faith is a Walk in the Park<a href="http://fudot.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/roller-coaster-of-life1.gif?w=200"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://fudot.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/roller-coaster-of-life1.gif?w=200" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Life can throw all types of things at you. Many times it feels like a roller coaster. Happy at one moment and sad the next. Stress can storm in one door today and you can slip into a room of peace tonight. However, throughout this ride of twists and turns, <font color=red>Faith</font> remains. <font color=red>Faith</font> is like a walk in the park, it should be taken step by step. Strengthen your faith one day at a time by building up trust in God. Ask him to help you when life flips you upside down. Live life day by day and always keep <font color=red>Faith</font> in the equation.<br /><br /><i>Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."<br />Luke 7:50</i><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a></br></br> </br> </br><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="JesusISzeta">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-87431521873370582102011-08-06T11:33:00.004-04:002011-08-06T11:54:27.309-04:00Soul Surfer (2011)<a href="http://cdn04.cdn.socialitelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/soul-surfer-premiere-03312011-34.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152.5px; height: 256px;" src="http://cdn04.cdn.socialitelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/soul-surfer-premiere-03312011-34.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I just recently watched the movie Soul Surfer after wanting to see it for a while. It was definitely worth the wait because it was amazing!!! I absolutely loved it.<br /><div>I must say that this movie truly glorifies God and HIS power. God used Bethany Hamilton's life for HIS purpose and then placed her on stage for all to see.</div><div>The shark could have easily swallowed her entirely, so this definitely demonstrates God's role in her life. </div><div><br /></div><div>It also spoke to my personal life and gave me hope that HIS will is the best for my life. I want to be used for God's purpose and also for my life to glorify HIM.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 19, 32); font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span">I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.</span></b></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 19, 32); font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Philippians 4:13</span></b></i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" count="horizontal" via="JesusISzeta">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-24180895427832267952011-06-30T13:38:00.007-04:002011-06-30T13:55:33.648-04:00What are you Worth?<a href="http://www.tampabaycriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/texting-while-driving2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 187.5px;" src="http://www.tampabaycriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/texting-while-driving2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span>"DROIIDDDD! "</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >"Oh, I just got a text. Let me check it." </span></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Is a simple text message more important than your life?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Many of us tend to value things that seem important and put them first in our lives. We get caught up in technology, people, events, and everything BUT GOD. Yes, it is easy to let these things* rule our lives, however it is far more rewarding to allow God to take over instead. Rather than wasting time posting thoughts on Twitter and Facebook, send prayers up to God. After all communication is the key to a prospering relationship. Value your life enough to offer it to God.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><i>Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><i>Psalm 119:37</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" count="horizontal" via="JesusISzeta">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-34875769820588130952011-06-20T19:09:00.007-04:002011-06-30T13:49:13.103-04:00Save Me From Myself<a href="http://bibleoutlines.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/self-centered.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 222px;" src="http://bibleoutlines.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/self-centered.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span">There are many addictions that people suffer from, but have you ever been addicted to yourself? Thinking that the world revolves around YOU, and that the sun doesn't shine until YOU wake up. Searching for the perfect swag and whatever else that will make YOU look good. Feeling that YOU accomplished everything on your own and that YOU must live to please YOU.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Well sounds like you are suffering from the ME-Factor and you must be redeemed from yourself.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">You must get over yourself in order to get onto God. Then and only then will you receive the key to God's door for whom HE has much in store.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span">James 4:10</span></i></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" count="horizontal" via="JesusISzeta">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-13888942784642051942011-06-16T19:07:00.001-04:002011-06-30T13:49:24.542-04:00Watching God<a href="http://brookspotteiger.com/photoblog/images/20100927200809_img_4935.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 157px;" src="http://brookspotteiger.com/photoblog/images/20100927200809_img_4935.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span">Our eyes make the world come alive. Colors, tremendous sights, and beauty attract our eyes and make them smile. However, when asked about you will someone say "their eyes were watching God?"<br /></span><div><div><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Watching God is more than going to church every Sunday or Wednesday. When you watch God, you truly believe in HIS power and depend on him for everything. You step out on faith and receive results. You make HIM the center of your life. I have just one question... Are you watching God?</span><br /></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.</i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Hebrews 12:2</span></i></span></p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border-top-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-color: initial !important; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" count="horizontal" via="JesusISzeta">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></p></div></div>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-80364344248317827122011-06-15T14:04:00.004-04:002011-06-15T14:26:32.896-04:00Twitter: Active<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Jesus is Zeta is now on Twitter!!!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Follow Now </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" href="http://twitter.com/#%21/JesusISzeta">@JesusISzeta</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">James 2:17</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-40275058957363156052011-06-12T15:10:00.010-04:002011-06-30T13:49:41.771-04:00He Wants it ALL<a href="http://subdivided_we_stand.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/27/doughnut.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 160px;" src="http://subdivided_we_stand.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/27/doughnut.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;">If you have a doughnut, are you just going to eat half and throw the rest away?</span><br /><div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;">God wants every part of us, not just a piece here and there. Additionally, you have to be willing to give God all of you. Use every single bit of you to obtain God's approval, for which you will be richly rewarded.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);" class="redheading"><br />Hebrews 10:35</span><br /><br /><br />Here's the awesome song that inspired this post<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">He Wants It All - Forever Jones</span><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.4shared.com/flash/player.swf?ver=9051" style="" id="ply" name="ply" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" wmode="opaque" flashvars="file=http://dc374.4shared.com/img/602610459/d8fbe623/dlink__2Fdownload_2F-eGdjmI5_3Ftsid_3D00000000-000000-00000000/preview.mp3&volume=50&" height="20" width="200"></embed><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" count="horizontal" via="JesusISzeta">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-48444114486404891632011-06-09T12:43:00.004-04:002011-06-30T13:49:52.447-04:00God Works<a href="http://ludix.com/moriarty/images/works.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 210px;" src="http://ludix.com/moriarty/images/works.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div>When you get something new, you pretty much expect it to work. I mean that's why you bought it right? Well, this applies with God. If you give your life to him (that's your payment), God can be counted on to work (and He doesn't need batteries lol). He only wants you to put your faith into action and depend on Him for all of your needs. Believe me, God truly works.<br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><span><span style="font-style: italic; ">In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.</span><br />-James 2:17</span><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" count="horizontal" via="JesusISzeta">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-87322833927185815742011-02-24T16:08:00.006-05:002011-06-30T13:50:02.989-04:00Faith<div><a href="http://richavady.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/faith.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 154px;" src="http://richavady.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/faith.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />True faith is when you can believe in God for something totally out of the ordinary. Many of us aren't afraid to ask God for the little things (today's test, or relief from today's stress). However, today I challenge you to believe in God for something way bigger than yourself. God wants to test your faith and bring you to places you couldn't even imagine. So just have a little faith, well A LOT!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Ephesians 3:20</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" count="horizontal" via="JesusISzeta">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-62300478917131989812011-02-21T12:00:00.001-05:002011-06-24T23:05:20.677-04:00Spiritual Growth<a href="http://1samoana.com/alamailounge/files/2010/01/elevator_buttons.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 187px;" src="http://1samoana.com/alamailounge/files/2010/01/elevator_buttons.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.anotheramazingidea.com/blog/wp-admin/images/elevator-button.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">We can't get stuck on the first floor with God. He wants to elevate us to beyond the highest level. No one is perfect, so we may fall to the floor below us, but that should just motivate us to do better. We shouldn't make the same mistakes over again, but learn from them. We must learn to persevere through the trials, the storm and the rain. Persevere through the loneliness, heartache, and pain. God will not let go of your hand and will remain with you every step of the way.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">2 Peter 3:18</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-83381727567850277492010-07-19T17:15:00.003-04:002010-07-19T18:00:44.796-04:00Make HIS name Great<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3423832039_5281d47bdf.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 271px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3423832039_5281d47bdf.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Are you quick to call the name of Jesus when something goes wrong? Does God enter your mind when you're having the best day? </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >God wants our thoughts, motives, and actions to be based on Him. Our lives should be based on His word. Do all you can to make HIS name Great.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to my name, because my name will be great among the nations," says the LORD Almighty.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Malachi 1:11</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-79401388666142438472010-07-18T20:45:00.004-04:002010-07-18T20:53:47.129-04:00Prayer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p87/johnnie51/the-praying-hands.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 336px; height: 252px;" src="http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p87/johnnie51/the-praying-hands.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Words are powerful. God's Word contains much power. Your prayers have power as well. A simple conversation with God can have a huge impact on your day. Pray multiple times a day. Share everything with God.<br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Luke 11:9</span><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-87333102678980990542010-05-26T18:27:00.006-04:002010-05-26T18:36:32.504-04:00Stress Relief<span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">School is wrapping up, so it seems many things are happening at once. This rush of events,emotions,and situations can create stress in our lives and turn us away from <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">God</span>. We must remember to seek <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">HIM </span>first in All things. Ask <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">God </span>to relieve your stress and he will do so if you obey <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">His </span>word. Your faith is being tested so be wise and choose God. Know that these problems are only for a season. Just trust <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">God </span>and reap the results.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);" class="reftext"></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);" class="reftext"></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">For my yoke is easy and my burden is light</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Matthew 11:28-30</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-83106531509545853712010-05-20T18:01:00.002-04:002011-06-14T22:36:57.407-04:00Phenomenal Devotions<div>Here's a link to some phenomenal devotions that I have been reading. They have really inspired me and I thought I'd share.<br /><a href="http://www.sloppynoodle.com/archives.php?catid=6&title=devotions%20-%20archives">Link to all</a><br />Few of my favorites:<br /><a href="http://www.sloppynoodle.com/wp/convinced-faith-defined/">Faith Defined</a><br /><a href="http://www.sloppynoodle.com/wp/stress-reducer/">Stress Reducer</a><a href="http://www.sloppynoodle.com/wp/whats-all-this-trouble-about/"><br />What's all this trouble about</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a></div>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-68830335893542077102010-03-28T18:49:00.000-04:002010-03-28T18:47:53.274-04:00Looking for Love?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/nfcervantes/GodWriter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 172px;" src="http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/nfcervantes/GodWriter.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Looking for love but can't seem to find it? Most likely you are looking for love in all the wrong places. The right place would be God. Did you know that God wrote your love story? He wrote it without any input from you, so don't try and dictate your story to Him. Allow him to reveal it to you instead. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Ephesians 3:20</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-53432420074335731672010-03-28T18:46:00.000-04:002010-03-28T18:47:25.515-04:00God's Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd37/pocketpal_ur_lov/icons/love.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 468px; height: 350px;" src="http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd37/pocketpal_ur_lov/icons/love.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">Unconditional, unlimited, complete, indescribable, amazing, unfailing, absolute. This is God's Love.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">When you think that you are walking in this world alone, be aware of God's love for you. Heartbreak, heartache, and headache have no affect on the power of God's love. Ask God to allow you to experience his great love.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-42649471989971438262010-03-10T20:44:00.000-05:002010-03-10T20:45:58.533-05:00This says it all..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/heydilynne/evenmorepics035.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 300px;" src="http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/heydilynne/evenmorepics035.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-67779007000090117262010-03-10T20:28:00.007-05:002010-03-10T20:44:06.763-05:00Distractions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn181/allykantucky007/PraiseGod.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn181/allykantucky007/PraiseGod.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">There can be so many things that seek our attention, such as school, friends, activities or things that we desire. It can be very easy to get distracted by these things, but we have to stay focused on God and His purpose for us. </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">God wants us to enjoy the things around us, however He must prevail over all of them. Put Him first always and commit everything you do to the Lord.</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Don't allow your distractions to be more powerful than God's presence in your life.</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Ask God to help you by including</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"> this scripture in your prayers.</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><br />Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Psalm 119:37</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-18356980573070014462010-03-05T21:51:00.004-05:002010-03-10T20:42:08.855-05:00Praise Him<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/rafaelsn/praise.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 47px;" src="http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/rafaelsn/praise.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><br />Everyone has that one song that no matter what time or place it comes on, you will dance or "jam out" to it. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >God wants us to praise Him; no matter the time or place. He wants us to direct the joy felt during song to Him. He wants us to sing a song dedicated to Him. Praise shows our reverence and gratitude towards Him. The book of Psalms is filled with songs of praise. I challenge you all to praise Him multiple times a day.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Psalms 147:1</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-62097276620509905832010-02-19T18:59:00.006-05:002010-02-19T19:29:04.839-05:00Purpose<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cybervicar.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/sunrise_09-61.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 304px;" src="http://cybervicar.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/sunrise_09-61.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">"As the sun begins to illuminate my thought,</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">My Vision sent from the Lord becomes clearer.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">All those dark nights spent alone were definitely worth it.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Gentle tears roll from my eyes as I thank the Lord.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Can you imagine?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Many days spent wandering around without purpose,</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">and now you realize why you're still alive."</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <p>Copyright SL 2009.</p></span><br /><br />God has a purpose for all of us. We just have to be patient until He reveals it to us.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Ephesians 1:11</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-34491474663269798692010-02-08T18:19:00.002-05:002010-02-08T18:22:48.884-05:00Oldie but GoodieFLAME- "Joyful Noise" Feat Lecrae & John Reilly<br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/MllhC0qyEjY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/MllhC0qyEjY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-66528563223358850262010-02-08T17:19:00.009-05:002010-02-08T17:37:48.777-05:00God..Why?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/blog/uploaded_images/why-773722.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 313px;" src="http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/blog/uploaded_images/why-773722.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;" >A lot of us have that one question that we want to ask God. The question is: Why? </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;" >"Why is this happening to me?" "Why do I have to deal with this?" "WHY?" </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;" >Many times, when we're in a tough situation, we want to throw that question at God. However we might focus too much on why we are going through things, and we end up missing our blessing. So whatever your situation, you can seek God's help. Stop worrying about why and just know that you can get through it, with God of course.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-9348605960356639982010-02-07T19:13:00.008-05:002010-05-26T18:39:17.318-04:00Trusting God<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://toughsledding.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/trust.jpg?w=233&h=185"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 186px;" src="http://toughsledding.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/trust.jpg?w=233&h=185" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:courier new;" >Trust by definition is to have confidence or faith in. But what does it mean to really trust God? A great way to start is by saying "Lord, I trust you." However we must do something to prove this trust, as James 2:17 says "in the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." My pastor says, "You can come in here and sit down without checking to see if all the screws are secure in your chair. So if you can trust that chair, you can trust God." Just believe and give Him complete control over your situation.</span><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-5394480730812846032010-02-03T16:40:00.010-05:002010-02-03T16:59:28.164-05:00Living Holy<a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/SUE/SUE108/FRCL0082.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 170px;" src="http://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/SUE/SUE108/FRCL0082.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">"How do you do it? How do you live a Godly life in today's world? It is impossible."</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">First of all, "Nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37)." However it is not easy living Godly in today's world. Sin is constantly everywhere. TV, movies, internet, friends, family..EVERYWHERE! You just have to stay focused on God and "keep your eye on the prize." Ask God to help you on your journey, He wont say no.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">2 Peter 1:3</span><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890538830231514224.post-61494363343760480282010-02-03T16:33:00.017-05:002010-02-03T16:59:10.478-05:00Be Satisfied<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2010/5/3/haiti-earthquake-pic-reuters-581841911.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 200px;" src="http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2010/5/3/haiti-earthquake-pic-reuters-581841911.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I want _________.<br />(fill in the blank)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">If only _________.<br /> (fill in the blank)</span><br /><br /><br />Life can be dominated by our "<span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I wants</span>" and "<span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">If onlys</span>". I have wanted certain things to happen in my life. However we must obey what God wants, or His will, for our lives. We can't focus on the things that we want to change about our lives or the things that we want. Instead we can be satisfied with what we have. The <a href="http://www.redcross.org/">tragedy in Haiti </a>is one example of how everything can be stripped from you in an instant.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Philippians 4:12</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/387/83A070133132F52ACA9D70814BC3E2BC.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>SLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01765476760910718633noreply@blogger.com0