I attended Bible Study at my church tonight, and I tell you, I was glad I went. Minister Rice taught he Word tonight. It just feels so good as a student when you know what the teacher is teaching and you get that connection! You know, when you study, you can follow along with what is being taught. I find that as I get more and more into studying the Word, I get a new and better understanding of what God wants me to know and how He expects me to live, and what He wants me to do. It is just amazing! I get so energized that I do want to live my life in obedience to God. Sometimes, I guess it is okay to pat ourselves on the back, but I tell you, I have come a long way and it's all because of God's grace and mercy. Studying the Word enlightens me, it makes me happy and it gives me joy and peace within my heart.
You know I love the apostle Paul and I always hear his words of encouragement to Timothy and to us ringing in my ears. Paul encouraged us to study to show thyself approved unto God; make every effort to give yourself to God as the kind of person He will accept. Be a worker who is not ashamed and who uses the true teaching in the right way (2 Timothy 2:14-15).
Be good students of the Word, everything else will fall into place.
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
New Beginnings is what God has given me. I have a new beginning when I decided to be obedient to the will of God and start serving Him with all my heart, mind, and soul.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
To God Be The Glory
My friends, greetings!
God is worthy to be praise! God is showing me everyday how great and awesome He is. He always sends someone my way who needs word of encouragement; He always sends me to someone who has an encouraging word for me; but most importantly He always sends his angels to guide and protect me. What I love about God is that He is a forgiving Father, He is an on-time God, He is never late or a dollar short! I praise Him for this because I know He will be pouring out more and more blessings over my life as time goes by. I just have to keep pressing forward.
Oooo, those blessings that will come, I will not have enough room to receive them, but I can tell you, I will share them with those who are in need. Glory to God. I just thank God for all He is doing in my life and for all that He will continue to do in my life. I pray everyday that God uses me in the way He wants me to be used. I will continue serving the Lord with all gladness because as David tells me to depend on the Lord; trust Him, and He will take care of me (Psalm 37:4-5). God is worthy to be praise.
My friends, I encourage you to start believing in the goodness of the Lord; start having faith. Believe me, when you start depending and trusting God in all you say and do, you will begin to see God's goodness, His mercy and His grace in your life. Take it one day at a time, one step at a time, but start today for tomorrow is not promised.
(Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.)
Be blessed,
Therese from Belize
God is worthy to be praise! God is showing me everyday how great and awesome He is. He always sends someone my way who needs word of encouragement; He always sends me to someone who has an encouraging word for me; but most importantly He always sends his angels to guide and protect me. What I love about God is that He is a forgiving Father, He is an on-time God, He is never late or a dollar short! I praise Him for this because I know He will be pouring out more and more blessings over my life as time goes by. I just have to keep pressing forward.
Oooo, those blessings that will come, I will not have enough room to receive them, but I can tell you, I will share them with those who are in need. Glory to God. I just thank God for all He is doing in my life and for all that He will continue to do in my life. I pray everyday that God uses me in the way He wants me to be used. I will continue serving the Lord with all gladness because as David tells me to depend on the Lord; trust Him, and He will take care of me (Psalm 37:4-5). God is worthy to be praise.
My friends, I encourage you to start believing in the goodness of the Lord; start having faith. Believe me, when you start depending and trusting God in all you say and do, you will begin to see God's goodness, His mercy and His grace in your life. Take it one day at a time, one step at a time, but start today for tomorrow is not promised.
(Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.)
Be blessed,
Therese from Belize
Monday, September 28, 2009
Study God's Word
My friends, I tell you, God is amazing and I look forward to everyday to see what He has in store for me!
As a disciple, studying God's Word is very important. It is important because you have to know what the Word says for yourself and you need to know how to answer someone who has questions about your faith. That can make the difference between someone coming out of the dark and someone retreating back into darkness. As a student of the Word, I find that the Spirit leads me to Scriptures and as I read the verses, I get a whole new understanding. Studying God's Word gives me delight, it's like I would be reading and then I would stare off thinking about what it was like. I always think about my being a protege of Paul. I also wanted to be there when God visited with Mary and Martha after he learned of Lazarus' death. I imagine being in the crowd when Jesus was teaching. Studying the Word prepares us to deal with adversities that come our way, it helps us to be a blessing to others and it helps us to keep our eyes on God.
My friends, I urge you to read and meditate on the Word, you'll find that your life will become more satisfying and fulfilling. Pray, meditate and study God's Word.
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
As a disciple, studying God's Word is very important. It is important because you have to know what the Word says for yourself and you need to know how to answer someone who has questions about your faith. That can make the difference between someone coming out of the dark and someone retreating back into darkness. As a student of the Word, I find that the Spirit leads me to Scriptures and as I read the verses, I get a whole new understanding. Studying God's Word gives me delight, it's like I would be reading and then I would stare off thinking about what it was like. I always think about my being a protege of Paul. I also wanted to be there when God visited with Mary and Martha after he learned of Lazarus' death. I imagine being in the crowd when Jesus was teaching. Studying the Word prepares us to deal with adversities that come our way, it helps us to be a blessing to others and it helps us to keep our eyes on God.
My friends, I urge you to read and meditate on the Word, you'll find that your life will become more satisfying and fulfilling. Pray, meditate and study God's Word.
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
Sunday, September 27, 2009
In the Meantime, Serve God
God is worthy to be praise! I am blessed and pray that God blesses you too!
Serve God with with all your heart, mind and soul. When we serve God, we must do it with joy. We cannot profess to be disciples and followers of Jesus and not serve. Today, we had a guest preacher at our church, Rev. Slatter, and his message was that Christianity is NOT a spectator sport. I was like, 'yes, thank you Father for this confirmation.' I just get joy when God affirms and confirms what I have been saying to others, it makes me know that what I am saying and writing come from God.
My friends, if you are not involved in some ministry, please do so. Being involved does not necessarily mean you have to be at church everyday, your service to God can be just ministering to someone today, just talking to a co-worker about the goodness of God and how one can receive free salvation. Now is the time for us to serve God with all our hearts, minds and souls. I don' know about you, but when I serve others, I get a joy in me, I get a satisfaction that feels so good. Stop being selfish and serve others, serve God by serving others. I guarantee you, you will see a difference in your life. As Christian artist, John Waller sings, "While I am waiting, I will serve you Lord, while I am waiting, I will worship you Lord." That's exactly what we must do, while waiting on the Lord for His return, we must serve.
Get in service, be a blessing to others and you yourself will be blessed. Remember, while waiting, serve, just don't sit around and wait; serve, serve, serve with all your hearts, minds, and souls. If you are a pew warmer at your church, it is not too late for you to get up and serve. Do it today, because tomorrow is not promised.
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
Serve God with with all your heart, mind and soul. When we serve God, we must do it with joy. We cannot profess to be disciples and followers of Jesus and not serve. Today, we had a guest preacher at our church, Rev. Slatter, and his message was that Christianity is NOT a spectator sport. I was like, 'yes, thank you Father for this confirmation.' I just get joy when God affirms and confirms what I have been saying to others, it makes me know that what I am saying and writing come from God.
My friends, if you are not involved in some ministry, please do so. Being involved does not necessarily mean you have to be at church everyday, your service to God can be just ministering to someone today, just talking to a co-worker about the goodness of God and how one can receive free salvation. Now is the time for us to serve God with all our hearts, minds and souls. I don' know about you, but when I serve others, I get a joy in me, I get a satisfaction that feels so good. Stop being selfish and serve others, serve God by serving others. I guarantee you, you will see a difference in your life. As Christian artist, John Waller sings, "While I am waiting, I will serve you Lord, while I am waiting, I will worship you Lord." That's exactly what we must do, while waiting on the Lord for His return, we must serve.
Get in service, be a blessing to others and you yourself will be blessed. Remember, while waiting, serve, just don't sit around and wait; serve, serve, serve with all your hearts, minds, and souls. If you are a pew warmer at your church, it is not too late for you to get up and serve. Do it today, because tomorrow is not promised.
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Train Up A Child To Live Right
My friends:
I thank God for always guiding and protecting me and my household. I thank God for my parents and my upbringing. As the scripture says in Proverbs 22:6, "train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." When we were growing up, we didn't have money, we did not live in any big house, in fact, we grew up in a two-bedroom house, seven kids, mom and dad, wore second-hand and hand-me-down clothes for the most part, but I tell you right now, our household had love; love for God and love for family. That's what made us rich. We were a very happy family, and still to this day, we are a very close-knit family.
My parents instilled in us to love and serve God. Even though we didn't had the best of anything, my mother, especially, made sure that we prayed; she made sure that we attended church; we observed our parents reading their Bibles everyday; we saw them praying; we heard them testifying about the goodness of God how He opened doors for them. God answered my parents' prayers every time because not one day we went hungry, not one day we were homeless, we had joy and laughter in our home. My parents sent us to vacation Bible study, sent us to revivals, I mean we were poor financially, but spiritually, we were rich. I believe because of our spiritual richness, we were more blessed than the families who were financially well-off. For that, I thank God.
Even though I did my "thing" when I became a young adult, I had the good sense to turn right back to what I know, that is, God, because that's what my parents had instilled in me. No matter what, God loves me and He forgives my sins. I urge you to start instilling the love of Jesus Christ in your children. Begin now, do not wait until tomorrow, for it may be too late then. Don't let your circumstances stop you and your family from knowing God. My parents always told us, we will be successful, we will be loving people who will help others. They did not let their circumstances (no education, manual laborers, underprivileged) deter them from becoming loving parents and parents who love the Lord with all their hearts and souls. My upbringing has helped me to be that mother that God wants me to be and now I am training my children how to live right so that when they are old, they will not change.
I pray that you will be an example to your children by living a life that is pleasing to God. When you are obedient to God, your children will see the love of God shining in and through you and they will want to follow your steps. Be a good parent and train up your children how to live right, and when they are old, they will not depart from it. I am a living witness to that. I just thank God for my parents. I can tell you right now that over loving your children will not help them when they are older; putting your children before God will not help you or them to become the people God wants you to be. Train up your child to love and fear God, teach your children the ways of the Lord so that they when they become old, they will not depart from it. Put God first in your life and let Him be first in your children's lives. Without God, we are nothing.
And remember, God brings us into this world and He can take us out of this world. So, be careful how we live our lives and how we cherish our children first instead of God. Just a food for thought.
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
I thank God for always guiding and protecting me and my household. I thank God for my parents and my upbringing. As the scripture says in Proverbs 22:6, "train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." When we were growing up, we didn't have money, we did not live in any big house, in fact, we grew up in a two-bedroom house, seven kids, mom and dad, wore second-hand and hand-me-down clothes for the most part, but I tell you right now, our household had love; love for God and love for family. That's what made us rich. We were a very happy family, and still to this day, we are a very close-knit family.
My parents instilled in us to love and serve God. Even though we didn't had the best of anything, my mother, especially, made sure that we prayed; she made sure that we attended church; we observed our parents reading their Bibles everyday; we saw them praying; we heard them testifying about the goodness of God how He opened doors for them. God answered my parents' prayers every time because not one day we went hungry, not one day we were homeless, we had joy and laughter in our home. My parents sent us to vacation Bible study, sent us to revivals, I mean we were poor financially, but spiritually, we were rich. I believe because of our spiritual richness, we were more blessed than the families who were financially well-off. For that, I thank God.
Even though I did my "thing" when I became a young adult, I had the good sense to turn right back to what I know, that is, God, because that's what my parents had instilled in me. No matter what, God loves me and He forgives my sins. I urge you to start instilling the love of Jesus Christ in your children. Begin now, do not wait until tomorrow, for it may be too late then. Don't let your circumstances stop you and your family from knowing God. My parents always told us, we will be successful, we will be loving people who will help others. They did not let their circumstances (no education, manual laborers, underprivileged) deter them from becoming loving parents and parents who love the Lord with all their hearts and souls. My upbringing has helped me to be that mother that God wants me to be and now I am training my children how to live right so that when they are old, they will not change.
I pray that you will be an example to your children by living a life that is pleasing to God. When you are obedient to God, your children will see the love of God shining in and through you and they will want to follow your steps. Be a good parent and train up your children how to live right, and when they are old, they will not depart from it. I am a living witness to that. I just thank God for my parents. I can tell you right now that over loving your children will not help them when they are older; putting your children before God will not help you or them to become the people God wants you to be. Train up your child to love and fear God, teach your children the ways of the Lord so that they when they become old, they will not depart from it. Put God first in your life and let Him be first in your children's lives. Without God, we are nothing.
And remember, God brings us into this world and He can take us out of this world. So, be careful how we live our lives and how we cherish our children first instead of God. Just a food for thought.
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
Friday, September 25, 2009
Working Towards The Goal
My friends, greetings!
I am writing this blog with such joy because the Spirit led me to Philippians 3. I don't know about you, but as for me, I just enjoy studying Paul's letters. You noticed, I said studying not reading. I am finding that as I am becoming more mature in the Spirit, the Scriptures are understood more differently than before.
Paul in Philippians 3:12 wrote, "I do not mean that I am already as God wants me to be. I have not yet reached that goal, but I continue trying to reach it and to make it mine." I am telling you, the Spirit really directs our path. There is a reason why I was drawn to this Scripture. Paul is encouraging me to keep pressing on as I keep my eyes toward the prize, that is, to get to heaven. Paul reminded me that I must forget my past and strain toward what is ahead. That is just what I needed. It gives me confidence to keep pressing forward, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ and not worrying about what anyone has to say about me or what I have done in the past.
Paul tells me that as disciples, our goal is to become Christ-like, knowing in the end, that we will be going to our home in heaven. However, while preparing for that goal, there is much work that needs to be done. My friends, I just try to live one day at a time, living the best way I can hoping that someone would see God shining in and through me. You best believe that I will keep pressing on, I will keep moving forward, I will stay encouraged, I will hold on, I will declare that Jesus Christ is king. My friends, I will not give up on reaching that goal. I want to get to heaven. Oh what a day of rejoicing that will be, when we all see Jesus, we will sing and shout for victory! I don't know about you, but this is one goal I will keep working on until God calls me home or until Jesus comes to take me to heaven.
My friends, I encourage you to study the Scriptures, you'll find that you will understand God's message in a better way, you'll begin to feel enthusiastic and hopeful about your life. Try it; it's free!
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
I am writing this blog with such joy because the Spirit led me to Philippians 3. I don't know about you, but as for me, I just enjoy studying Paul's letters. You noticed, I said studying not reading. I am finding that as I am becoming more mature in the Spirit, the Scriptures are understood more differently than before.
Paul in Philippians 3:12 wrote, "I do not mean that I am already as God wants me to be. I have not yet reached that goal, but I continue trying to reach it and to make it mine." I am telling you, the Spirit really directs our path. There is a reason why I was drawn to this Scripture. Paul is encouraging me to keep pressing on as I keep my eyes toward the prize, that is, to get to heaven. Paul reminded me that I must forget my past and strain toward what is ahead. That is just what I needed. It gives me confidence to keep pressing forward, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ and not worrying about what anyone has to say about me or what I have done in the past.
Paul tells me that as disciples, our goal is to become Christ-like, knowing in the end, that we will be going to our home in heaven. However, while preparing for that goal, there is much work that needs to be done. My friends, I just try to live one day at a time, living the best way I can hoping that someone would see God shining in and through me. You best believe that I will keep pressing on, I will keep moving forward, I will stay encouraged, I will hold on, I will declare that Jesus Christ is king. My friends, I will not give up on reaching that goal. I want to get to heaven. Oh what a day of rejoicing that will be, when we all see Jesus, we will sing and shout for victory! I don't know about you, but this is one goal I will keep working on until God calls me home or until Jesus comes to take me to heaven.
My friends, I encourage you to study the Scriptures, you'll find that you will understand God's message in a better way, you'll begin to feel enthusiastic and hopeful about your life. Try it; it's free!
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lights On
Greetings to you, my friends:
My friends, isn't it wonderful when we live in the light? I mean, it's just marvelous, it is just an awesome feeling. When we live in the light, we are equipped to handle whatever challenges life throw our way. That's what's so great about living in the light. I can tell you, ever since I discovered the light, I have learned how to pray, praise, sing, clap, dance, laugh, I mean life is just sweet. Hey, don't get me wrong, the devil tries to get me now more than ever, but listen, I know my light is on, so I call on the name of Jesus. When our lights are on, we have God living in our hearts, God is always on our minds, so praise comes from our mouth. In Ephesians 4:19, Paul encourages us to "speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord."
I am telling you, the devil will try to shut you down, but like Rev. Williams always reminds us, the devil can never shut down our mouths and so we should just keep praising God. Lights on means that we are no longer living the way we used to when were following the ways of the world. Lights on bring a new living, people will see God's love in you and they will want to have some of what you have. God is worthy to be praise.
My friends, I pray that your lights will be on today and always. When your lights are on, people will be drawn to you and you will be able to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Stop living the way of the world and ask God to turn the lights on in your life.
Stay encouraged,
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
My friends, isn't it wonderful when we live in the light? I mean, it's just marvelous, it is just an awesome feeling. When we live in the light, we are equipped to handle whatever challenges life throw our way. That's what's so great about living in the light. I can tell you, ever since I discovered the light, I have learned how to pray, praise, sing, clap, dance, laugh, I mean life is just sweet. Hey, don't get me wrong, the devil tries to get me now more than ever, but listen, I know my light is on, so I call on the name of Jesus. When our lights are on, we have God living in our hearts, God is always on our minds, so praise comes from our mouth. In Ephesians 4:19, Paul encourages us to "speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord."
I am telling you, the devil will try to shut you down, but like Rev. Williams always reminds us, the devil can never shut down our mouths and so we should just keep praising God. Lights on means that we are no longer living the way we used to when were following the ways of the world. Lights on bring a new living, people will see God's love in you and they will want to have some of what you have. God is worthy to be praise.
My friends, I pray that your lights will be on today and always. When your lights are on, people will be drawn to you and you will be able to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Stop living the way of the world and ask God to turn the lights on in your life.
Stay encouraged,
Ta ta,
Therese from Belize
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