Thoughts for another day
July 15, 2010
Today's verse: James 5:13. Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Sometimes Paul’s refrain on ‘God consciousness’ takes a new dimension in my life; things like, rejoice evermore, in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving make your requests known to God, give thanks to God always, etc. These are choices Words God gives us, indicating that when He is there, there can be no situation that can defeat us, rather, every situation works for our benefit when He adorns us with His munificent Grace. When I talk of the awesomeness of God, I can literally feel His power flow through my veins and suddenly whatever I’ve asked of Him is given. Time ensures I receive it, because it’s possible with Him, and He knows, though I cannot receive it at the time I ask - and He knows best - He gives it a little later.
But what’s important at any time is that we rejoice in God. To do this, I advocate a certain consciousness of Him which always reminds you of His presence with you. A consciousness like, you wake up in the night and your mouth just voices praises to Him. At another time you’re just sitting and suddenly, Hallelujahs resonate from your lips. It may happen in our talk with someone or when we watch television. If our consciousness has this awareness of God, then we see every situation of life as a vanguard of God’s plan for us and this world. This consciousness can only come with our constant communion with Him when we decide to spend time with Him.
When we reach such maturity in our walk with God, then what James says is bound to happen automatically. The moment we are struck with some malady, we’ll turn immediately to Him. I always tell Him, ‘Lord who else do I go to, who will help me but YOU!’ On another occasion when mirth surrounds me, I look up and whisper a thank You for I know, He’s granted me a great blessing and I can be happy. Friend, if this isn’t how you are attitudinally disposed, then you need to correct it. If you always are seeking and seeking rather than thanking and praising, there’s something wrong with your relationship with God. You need to correct it so you can inculcate James’ instruction in life which will make it worth living.
July 15, 2010
Today's verse: James 5:13. Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Sometimes Paul’s refrain on ‘God consciousness’ takes a new dimension in my life; things like, rejoice evermore, in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving make your requests known to God, give thanks to God always, etc. These are choices Words God gives us, indicating that when He is there, there can be no situation that can defeat us, rather, every situation works for our benefit when He adorns us with His munificent Grace. When I talk of the awesomeness of God, I can literally feel His power flow through my veins and suddenly whatever I’ve asked of Him is given. Time ensures I receive it, because it’s possible with Him, and He knows, though I cannot receive it at the time I ask - and He knows best - He gives it a little later.
But what’s important at any time is that we rejoice in God. To do this, I advocate a certain consciousness of Him which always reminds you of His presence with you. A consciousness like, you wake up in the night and your mouth just voices praises to Him. At another time you’re just sitting and suddenly, Hallelujahs resonate from your lips. It may happen in our talk with someone or when we watch television. If our consciousness has this awareness of God, then we see every situation of life as a vanguard of God’s plan for us and this world. This consciousness can only come with our constant communion with Him when we decide to spend time with Him.
When we reach such maturity in our walk with God, then what James says is bound to happen automatically. The moment we are struck with some malady, we’ll turn immediately to Him. I always tell Him, ‘Lord who else do I go to, who will help me but YOU!’ On another occasion when mirth surrounds me, I look up and whisper a thank You for I know, He’s granted me a great blessing and I can be happy. Friend, if this isn’t how you are attitudinally disposed, then you need to correct it. If you always are seeking and seeking rather than thanking and praising, there’s something wrong with your relationship with God. You need to correct it so you can inculcate James’ instruction in life which will make it worth living.
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