IF
you want to live the best life you can live, THEN
REMAIN TEACHABLE by SEEKING GOD throughout
the day. APPLY HIS WORD
to every circumstance. Focus on the Family, Dr. Juli Slattery said, "We
need to have a heart that wants to
learn." Ask God to reveal
what He wants to teach and apply in your life today. Heavenly
Father, grant me a TEACHABLE
SPIRIT, that I may learn, grow, and serve as
You lead. Young people, place
yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders. Furthermore, all of
you must serve each other with humility, for God
opposes proud and arrogant people, but favors (gives grace to) the humble.” Be
humbled by God’s power so that when the right time comes he will honor you.
Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you. Keep your mind
clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring
lion as he looks for someone to devour. Be firm in the faith and resist him! 1Peter
5:5-9
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"Born To Serve"
Who or
what do you serve? Everyone on this earth serves somebody or something,
whether it's a human king, an organization, your work, a hobby, or the
God and Creator of the universe. Think about what matters to you more
than anything, then ask God if what matters most is in line with His
reason for creating you. This
biographical painting is a representation of Time
Well Spent. A child's earthly father will be their
first impression of what God the Father is like. A dedicated
parent teaches their children that the Bible is our
Instruction Manual for life. This father is teaching his son 3
Key Phrases;
What
Do You Do With The Word Of God?
1.
Learn It 2.
Love It 3.
Live It
“Born
to Serve” instills a message of hope and encouragement that every
child on earth is created to serve God. The Bible teaches
us that we are all created for God’s pleasure. Nothing is more
important to God than our TIME
with Him. The same goes for our children. The most valuable legacy we
can give them is the TIME we invest in their lives. No amount of money can buy
this kind of love. No matter whether our parents did their job
right, we are responsible to our children to do our job as God created
us to do. Christianity is not following religious rules and routines, but it’s
an intimate relationship with Christ. Children learn from watching these
good things naturally happen
when we allow Christ to live His life through us. God used every Bible
Story ever told by the father in this painting and every prayer ever prayed
to mold and mature this precious son into a faithful and much loved
pastor. This painting was inspired by
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"We
Stand Tallest and Strongest On Our Knees Before God" Dr.
Charles Stanley
"Yesterday, Today and
Forever... Momma's Little Girl"
TRUST IN THE LORD with
ALL your heart; don't depend on your own understanding (or trouble is
sure to follow). Seek His will in ALL you do, and He will show you which path to
take with every decision you make. (Proverbs 3
:
5-6) God always knows what's
best for us. He will show you which way to turn at a fork in the road if
you seek His will. Don't get impatient and get ahead of God. Wait until
you hear from Him to make decisions. Keep in mind that if your answer is not in line
(consistent) with scripture, it's not God's will.
MOM, Daughters are
a precious gift from Heaven entrusted into your care. Raise her up
in the ways of the LORD so she may discover her divine purpose.
Maybe you didn't start well. Then start today reflecting a righteous
and virtuous mother. What does this kind of woman look like? She is
a surrendered instrument for Jesus, raising her children according
to God's agenda instead of her own. Conscious of her influence on
her children, she glorifies God with every thought, word and deed.
Focusing on their potential, she speaks words of life and
encouragement. She's not afraid of
getting a little dirty from hard work. From her position as a “Princess
of the King” to her role as a "Spiritual
Carpenter”, she builds temples for Jesus in the heart of her
children. Her greatest desire for her children when they’re grown
is that they will accept their position as royalty in God's family,
choosing Christ to be the Lord of their lives. She
does not live for the praise of man (or woman) contrary to what the
world considers success. Every day she lives with eternity in mind,
aiming for the greatest title of all, a “Servant
of the Lord”. Proverbs31:10-31
Do you
think it's possible to bless the future of
our world? It is. You can start by
answering the call on your life to nurture your children's hopes and
dreams. They need your undivided
attention-quality TIME. They need memories of your love in action.
You'll never regret raising them up to glorify God at all times.
What
will be remembered about you when your children are grown, or when you
leave this world?
Keep you legacy in mind with all who you influence. Plan to come to the
end of your life's journey with no regrets.
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"Momma's Little Man"
Children learn from what they see,
not from what they are told. As a reminder
to remain on our knees throughout our lives, “Momma’s
Little Man” represents the Past
in
the picture over the bed where Mother and her baby are bonding for the
first time. The Present
time is where the little boy is saying his prayers with Mother. Look for
the Future
through the window as the young man is on his knee proposing to his
bride-to-be.
I have written letters to accompany each print; one is Mom's words; the
other is the son's. Either serve as testimony of your love and respect
for your relationship.
The letter can be signed to
make your gift more personal, or you may be encouraged to write your
own. Click
here to read or copy the letters.
Messages
to find: Crosses;
The words “Love Jesus”
in the boys pajamas; An unintentional Angel
is on the pillowcase; The airplane, fire truck, soldier holding the
flag, photo of soldier in uniform, and the clock set at 9:11 are all to
honor those who’ve served our country since 9/11/01.
Subtitle:
Deuteronomy: 6: 5-7 where Moses’ last instructions were to, “Love
the Lord with all your heart, soul, and might. Teach these commandments
to your children and talk about them when you are at home or out for a
walk; at bedtime and the first thing in the morning.”
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"My Little Sleeping Beauty"
The Past
(and Jesus’ name) is in the picture on the wall.
The golden star that she gazes on is also in the palm of the
Angel’s hand in the book, “Angels Watching over Me,” symbolic of
Angel’s watching over her.
The Present time is
the sleeping child in her bed.
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"Everlasting Promises"
Married
couples at any stage can see themselves in this time-line. The couple
in the forefront are reminiscing about their long and loving relationship. The bride and groom
are looking forward to growing old together. As they think about how
God put them together, their past is represented as children with
their families (to the left and
right). Marriage is like a triangle with the bride and groom at
the bottom corners, and God at the top. The closer we draw to God the
closer we draw to one another.
Choose to be wise, and don't resist righteous submission. If you trust
God and embrace His promises, He will bless your obedience.
Husbands and
wives, your ministry is
first to one another; then your children, and then to others.
Wives Resource Center
Ask
yourself these very important questions?
What
does my temple promote? Do I dress modestly? Do I carry my temple in
a way that reflects Christ? Or, do I dress provocatively and
seductively? Check out Nancy Leigh DeMoss' series on dressing in a way that brings honor
and glory to God: Does God Really Care What I
Wear?
As
a Follower of Christ, the door to
my temple (my heart) should be open for all to see Christ.
The
temple in this painting is a reminder that our bodies
are living
temples for Jesus to live in.
The
last
supper,
an image of Jesus,
and Jesus’
name are
the messages to find in a straight line leading to the
cross to
represent Christ as the center of all
things.
Subtitle:
The whole
building is joined together and becomes a constantly growing temple of
God. You, too, are being built together as a dwelling place for Jesus
to live in. (Ephesians 2:21)
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"Raising Faith"
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If
you lost a loved one September 11, 2001, I'm so sorry for your loss.
If you find "Raising Faith" to be encouraging and
would like a print as a gift to remember him or her, please let me
know. I'll be honored to send you a copy.
If
you are a volunteer or a family member of one, THANK YOU
Sir or Ma'am! May our actions be evident of our gratitude for your
service! May we not
take for granted the freedom and privileges we have as US citizens. May we remember those affected by 9-11-01, and cover our selfless volunteers and
their families in our prayers.
Nancy
Leigh DeMoss says no matter what’s going on in the world around
you, it’s possible to respond like this, “I
will not fear. Why? Because God is my refuge. He is my strength, and
He is an abundantly available help in time of trouble.”
GOD
BLESS AMERICA
is the message in the rubble. Jesus’ name
and a broken heart is
painted into the wings of the eagle. The
rubble under the Fire Fighter’s feet is symbolic of rising above
past sorrows while learning from experiences for better tomorrows. One of the Fire Fighters looks to
be Jesus, who is the Christian man reflecting Christ. In
the rubble is a hammer,
a crown of thorns,
and 3 nails. Crosses are atop the structures.
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I'm approaching my 3rd year of
transporting Marine, Air Force and Navy Recruits. Each volunteer is given a print of their
choice as a gift of appreciation and to encourage
them in their relationship with God, and with others. A small copy of
"A Soldier's Prayer" and "The Great Commission"
(below), a hand written note and a pocket-size military bible are
generally well received and travels along with them as they endeavor
their boot camp experience. I follow Jesus' example of telling stories
to teach kingdom principals. They're encouraged to STAY FOCUSED ON GOD
WHEN TRIALS COME with Daniel's story in the lions den; and David who
volunteered to fight the belligerent giant of the Philistine army and
who killed him with a single stone. David and Daniel's faith in God
never wavered because they trusted Him. They never took their spiritual
eyes off God, knowing He would fight their battle for them.
A
Soldier's
Prayer
Sovereign
Lord,
my
Commander
in
battle,
guide
my
steps as I serve my country and fellow troops.
Our
mighty
fortress
of power and strength. Keep
me safe
with
a hedge of
protection.
Life's
most important decision is
to know You, as
my personal Lord and
Savior.
Discernment
from Your Holy Spirit is what I rely on, to understand the
strategies of my enemy.
I
pray
for peace in the midst of
each storm, placing my
dependence on You, Oh Lord.
Equip
me
with
the
gift
of
forgiveness,
even when it's
beyond my own understanding.
Remind
me that I'm Your vessel, covered with Your armor, to be a
living
testament
to Your
faithfulness.
In Jesus'
name, Amen
"The Great Commission"
is another visual-aid to acknowledge and encourage our military families. The river displays a reflection of Jesus to
remind us to reflect Christ as we serve others. The
event on the left is an actual baptism that followed the salvation of
troops in Iraq. To the right is a salute to our fallen
heroes. Jesus' name can be found in
the mortar on the archway.
Ask yourself if you are spiritually
painting an everlasting picture of the Lord. “The
Great Commission”
reminds us that every believer in Christ is called to disciple others. What does a genuine disciple
look like? They're a soldier in the Lord's army, dedicated to the bone for
"careful" study and application of Scripture. To be
"careful" is to be watchful, not fearful, but guarding against
mistakes by paying strict and close attention to details. A disciple is a
reflection of Christ from a constant growth; a transformation of his or her heart, head and
habits.
Remember beloved, to
dress for spiritual success. Be
on guard (prepared) for every battle: Soldier, Stand your ground. Fight this spiritual battle with The
Whole Armor of God. Put on a sturdy belt of truth, the breastplate
of God’s righteousness, and shoes of peace that comes from the
Good News. Use faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed
at you by Satan. Put on salvation as your helmet. And take the sword
of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. (Ephesians 6: 11-19)
Jesus'
last words, "Go
and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you."
(Matthew 28:19-20) God equips every believer with supernatural
abilities to
fulfill the great commission. You don't have to go on a mission trip
or have a seminary degree to share the Good News of Christ. Grow
where you're planted. Spend time with the Lord in prayer and Bible
study each day and ask Him to use you to share the gospel at home, and with
others. Let His Will be your compass to find your way.
Are
You 100% Sure You’ll Spend Eternity in Heaven?
If Not:
1) READ
from the Bible the Romans Road
to Salvation: Romans
3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9-10 and John 3:16.
2) ASK
God how these scriptures apply to you.
3) CONFESS
your sins.
4) BELIEVE
in your heart that salvation is a free gift available for every sinner.
5) RECEIVE
the Holy Spirit of God to guide you (Romans 8).
6) SEEK
WISE COUNCIL
for encouragement (Proverbs 1:5, 12:15, 19:20 and 20:18).
7) GROW
where you’re planted (Jeremiah
17:7-8).
8) TELL
others what God has done for you (I
Timothy 1:12-16).
The Holy
Bible is the greatest love letter of all time. The BIBLE is your Basic
Instructions Before Leaving Earth. It
is God’s Word
written for personal instruction and application.
You don't have to go on a mission trip or have a seminary degree to share
the Gospel. Believers heart, head, and habits are transformed into the
likeness of Christ as they surrender their live daily to the leading of the Holy
Spirit. You are a
Little
Jesus in your little
corner of the world, so be mindful to spiritually paint an
everlasting picture of the love of Christ. Pray about it. Accountability with a
Christian friend will keep you from being deceived by Satan, “the master
of deception”. Now, go and
build a legacy with the potential God sees in you my friend!
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"Blessed
is the nation whose God is the LORD" (Psalm 33:12)
"Rise Up, Oh
Nation, and Follow Me"
Jesus’ name and the cross can be found around the rocks
“If
my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and
pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways:
THEN I will
hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their
land.”
(II
Chronicles 7:14)
This
powerful composition illustrates a message of hope and healing for
those who turn from a life of sin to pursue God. Jesus is represented in prayerful thought over our country. The
bleeding heart blossoms are symbolic of the sorrow felt by Christ.
The white horse waits to be called on by Jesus, which symbolizes His
return.
MOVE FROM
INSPIRATION to TRANSFORMATION
You
may contain a wealth of spiritual knowledge but what are you doing with it? Give
the following questions some serious thought;
1) Could our economical recession and emotional
depression be a result of our own rejection of God?
2) It's a different time and place, but are we not a picture
of the idol worshipping, rebellious Israelites who were delivered out
of Egyptian slavery to return to their Promised Land?
3) Is God withholding His blessings from us as we also
continue to mumble and complain and disobey Him?
4) Have you given the Holy Spirit full control in every room of your
temple?
Let's
challenge one another to MOVE from the deceit of self-satisfaction or a spirit
of fear or rejection. Let's see what happens when we readjust our FOCUS
by SEEKING, OBEYING and TRUSTING GOD. Let's activate
the knowledge of truth that is found in scripture.
Let's
humble ourselves and confess our sins. Let's submit to God and resist evil
(James 4:7): THEN God will forgive us. THEN He will heal broken hearts and
restore our land. Let's take an inventory in
prayer each morning. Ask God to reveal any sin
that needs to be uprooted. God wants to pardon us. He wants to
provide a victorious life, free from the consequence of sin. He
wants to have the two way line of communication open between Him and
us, but because He is a holy God, He can not (and will not) be in the
presence of sin. Repent and be restored. "Prove by the way you live (by your
fruit) that you have
repented of your sins and have turned to God." (Matthew 3:8)
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"Jesus Led the Way"
Here on earth, we can
rest in the arms of His embrace
Scripture
tells us that to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of
the Lord 2 Corinthians 5
6-10. Once you die, your eternal destiny is forever in place
and is based solely on your faith in Christ. No one is resurrected to
Glory
without faith in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 15:
3-8. Romans 14: 12 says, "Yes,
each of us will give a personal account to God."
Christ died for our sins and by faith we receive His payment which
eternally seals us in Him.
Eternity
in Heaven is a choice made by the individual while they are still
alive. Be sure of this truth, friend. There
are no second chances to accept the Lord once we die.
God
has given us this life to make that choice. Therefore; death ends
any opportunity to repent.
No
one can change our destiny for us.
If they could, Jesus would have given us instruction on praying for
our dead loved ones who might not have made it to heaven on their
own, but He did not. He made it very clear that we are responsible
for our own choices. "IF you
CONFESS with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and BELIEVE in your heart
that God raised him from the dead, (THEN) you will be saved. For it is by
believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is
by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. Everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord
will be saved.” (Romans 10:9-10, 13)
As you
read your bible, ask God if He's who He says He is. He will reveal Himself as
His Word promises. While you
are still alive, beloved, you must know the truth; If you die
rejecting Jesus, your destiny is eternal hell. (John
3:3-8)
“For
God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so
that everyone who BELIEVES in him will not perish but have eternal
life. God sent his Son into the world not
to judge the world, but to save the world through him." (John
3:16-17)
About
eternal security in heaven; Pastor
Greg Laurie's son is alive! As a Christian I believe in a literal
Heaven and Hell as taught by Jesus. As a follower of Christ,
my suffering will end
the moment my earthly body dies. The last breath I take on earth
will be the first breath I take in heaven. It is my prayer that your loved ones will have
no doubt that you are Safe in the Loving
Arms of Jesus
when you take your last breath.
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Look at yourself the way God sees you. Are
you loving Him supremely and others sacrificially?
"Love that reaches up is
adoration. Love that reaches out is affection. Love
that stoops down is grace." ( Chuck Swindoll)
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