Word-Filled-Wednesday-Jan 13th 2010

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38 & 39


Oh hallelujah!!! I don't know about you but my mind is swirling, my heart is leaping for joy, I feel like I am on cloud 10 if there is such. I have read this word so many so many times, but this morning - maybe because I felt like getting out some dark candle and having a pity party on my own - as I read some chapters from Romans, O how the Love of God grabbed a hold of my heart and would not let me go.

These verses affirm the presence of the love of God in such a way its absolutely amazing. It does not matter what we are going through, it does not matter what we face, if we are in Christ Jesus we are loved, we are loved, we are loved. There's nothing that we can do or can be done to us that can separate us from the Love of God in Christ Jesus.

No sickness, no death, no angels, no demonic powers, no recession, no financial worries, no marital problems, no broken friendships, no terrorist attacks, no broken government systems, no unemployment, no depression, no weight issues, no broken dreams, NOTHING, NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, can separate us from the love of God. Whatever we can think of or anything else in all creation can come between us and our God.

Let's relish in that fact today, and realize that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us, because we are in the Love of Christ.

Friends we are loved!!!!!

Thank you Jesus!!!

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Blessings,
Vickie

Word Filled Wednesday

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15: 5-7
I want to stand on these verses today and tell all of you my friends that in honor of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I accept you. I thank each of you though I don't know you personally, for being one in the Lord with me.

I appreciate each of you for you were created by and is loved by God. I value you and appreciate all you do to help spread the message of Jesus Christ.

I thank God for giving me the attitude of mind toward you that Jesus had, which is one of love and acceptance.

It is a privilege to stand on this stage of life with each of you and proclaim that Jesus is Lord.

Bless you
Have an awesome Word-Filled-Wednesday.

Vickie

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Word Filled Wednesday

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow Your righteous laws." Psalm 119: 105 & 106


While trudging through another batch of snow today that graced us with its presence all day yesterday and all last night, I started to think of this verse. I felt at one point like I just couldn't find anywhere to walk in the midst of the snow and the ice. My feet needed some direction.

It was then that I thought of God's word and I really understood what this verse meant. I saw that when I just needed to see right in front of me, when I couldn't understand what was happening to me and I wasn't able to see too far ahead, God's word became a lamp to my feet so I wouldn't stumble.

Even though it's dark all around me, His word becomes my step by step guide.

However, when things got a little clearer and the path became a little brighter, His word then became a lamp for my path. When I could see my steps but still needed direction for the road, I could truly depend on God's word.

When I can see the paths that lie ahead, but still don't know which one to take, I have the privilege of being led by His word.

It is truly amazing that when we meditate on God's statutes, the eyes of our heart becomes enlightened (Eph. 1:18) we are made wiser than our enemies, have more insight than our teachers, and more understanding than the elders. (Psalm 119: 97 - 100)

I love the Word of God.

I love Word-filled-Wednesday.

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Blessings,
Vickie

Word Filled Wednesday

When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?
The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne.
He observes everyone on earth; His eyes examine them.
Psalm 11: 3 & 4

This portion of Psalm 11 brought such consolation to my soul when I read it today. There is so much assurance in it. In these times of uncertainty, economic upheaval, recession, terrible job losses, men hearts failing them because of the pressure and the stress, wars going on that seem to have no end in sight, there is hope for the one who put their trust in God.

David asks the question, "When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" When all that has been stable for centuries are now being shaken and destroyed, what can we do? He gives us an answer in the next verse." The Lord is in His holy temple, the Lord is on his heavenly throne." We can hide in God. He is our shield, He is our fortress and He is our rear guard.

The word reminds us that the name of the Lord is a strong tower and the righteous run into it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 We don't have to fear, we don't have to worry, even when we get affected by all that's going on -which is possible since we live in this world - we are anchored safe in Jesus.

Keep your trust and your hope in Him and His word.

Heaven and earth shall pass away but God's word will stand forever. Matthew 24:35

Fill your life and your heart with God's word, not just today Wednesday, but every day.

Have a Wonderful Word Filled Wednesday.
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Blessings,
Vickie

Word Filled Wednesday

But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a joy and a delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born." Luke 1:13-15


The stories of the births of John and Jesus are stories that I have read countless times in my years of being a christian. However, since I started to develop a habit of asking God to give me fresh revelations and insights every time I read His word, it is amazing the new truths I see coming out.

The angel spoke words to Zechariah that so continues to reveal the true nature of God. He said, "He (the baby John) will be a joy and delight to you and many will rejoice because of His birth for he will be great in the sight of the Lord." This child was going to be a blessing and and bring great joy and delight to many people. Isn't that so like God? In Proverbs 10:22 the Word says,' the blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it." He was going to be the forerunner for Jesus and yes along with that, he would be a great joy to not only his parents but to many people. What a privilege and an amazing blessing indeed.

Another thing the angel said was, 'he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.' God has plans for us even before we are born. Before our mothers and fathers even came together He already had an appointed way for us. This could only be the work of a truly awesome God, to fill a child with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. His plans to prosper us and to bring us to an expected end were in place before we even opened our eyes. All the days ordained for us were written in His book before one of them came to be. (Psalm 139:16)

My heart is so overwhelmed when I think of the great big God putting a plan in place that is so beyond my human mind, to prepare this world for His Only Begotten Son. He then humbled Himself and took on the form of a man so He could identify with my pain and my joy, my ups and my downs.

Lord thank you for caring so much that You would take the time to go over every detail in Your plan to reconcile me unto Yourself. Lord, thank You for Jesus.


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Blessings,
Vickie

Word Filled Wednesday

My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times. Psalm 119:20

This verse so describes exactly the way I feel. My heart and my soul, my whole being is just consumed with longing for the word of God. I have a desire to know God's word like I never have before. I feel as though I could spend every waking hour just reading and studying God's word.

I have seen such a change in my life through the word of God. It has become a mirror for me and I now know myself better than I ever did before. My faith has become stronger and I am a bolder person because the word is at work in me.

God promised that if we search for Him we would find Him. He truly honors and keeps His word. I was a reader for years with my head, but God through His Holy Spirit has led me into deeper study and now I am reading with my heart and He is revealing Himself in ways unimaginable.

My heart's delight truly is in the law of the Lord and He is opening my eyes so that I can see the wonderful things He has there. His statutes have become my counselors when I seek direction and have become my hope in my time of need.

My encouragement to you today is to approach God's word with new zeal. God is anxious to meet with you. He takes the righteous into His confidence. He wants to share things with you. Make studying the word a priority, meditate on it, keep His commands with you always, and through the Holy Spirit God will make you wiser than your enemies. He will give you more insight than any of your teachers and more understanding than your elders. These are not my words they are His words......Psalms 119:97-100

A reminder to all of us today that we shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Let God's word be the fuel for everything we say and everything we write.

Lord thank you for your word that continues to be a light to our path and a lamp to our feet. Preserve our lives according to your word. In Jesus name.


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Blessings,
Vickie

Word Filled Wednesday.

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4: 7 & 8

These verses are so challenging to me. I was almost shocked to hear Paul say, "train yourself to be godly." That means I have to purpose to find out what pleases God and get to it. I have to invest time in christian growth, be determined in carving out time for prayer, bible study and devotions, not hoping to find some time for these very important things.

Physical training is good because it profits the body which is just for here, but the word says godliness is even better because it has value for all things, both here and for eternity. It profits both the body and the spirit. A greater investment in the things of God has eternal rewards.

Lord, thank you for highlighting these verses today to my heart. Help me dear God to rearrange my priorities so that as I put You first and make seeking Your kingdom my most important job, then everything else will fall into place. Lord help me wherever I fall short. Anything I have put in your place I ask you to remove it and come reign on the throne of my heart. In Jesus name, Amen.


Blessings,
Vickie

Word Filled Wednesday.

When I said, "My foot is slipping," your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
Psalm 94:18 & 19

I absolutely love these verses. They give me such assurance that whenever I feel like I am slipping or a I think I can't make it, God is with me. When my heart gets heavy with the cares of life, in turning to Him, I enjoy great consolation.

My prayer today is that all who read these verses will know that God is there for you whatever it is that you are facing.

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Blessings,
Vickie

Word Filled Wednesday.

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothed yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:12 & 14

These were some verses I meditated on sometime last week while my son slept in his hospital bed.

I felt the word saying, dress yourself with warm clothing of kindness and compassion. Wear humility like a badge of honor. Adorn yourself with gentleness and patience. Let them be like magnets drawing others to you and most of all to your Lord.

Showing kindness to someone sometimes or being patient once in a while is not wearing it. We deal with people based on how they look, how they speak, their position or status in life. When we are actually clothed with the fruits of the Spirit, we can be kind and compassionate to anyone because it becomes who we are as opposed to putting them on and taking them off as it suits the circumstances.

Verse 14 says put on love, for love binds all these virtues together in perfect unity. It's useless trying to be kind when we don't have love. It's futile working on being patient when we don't have love.

Let love be your belt to keep them all in place.
Let love be your sash announcing your walk with Christ, over your clothing of compassion and kindness.

Wear the Word, for it becomes you when you Love is your designer.

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Blessings,
Vickie

Word Filled Wednesday.

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Cor. 10: 4 & 5

This is my first Word-filled Wednesday post.

I meditated on these verses from 2 Corinthians yesterday while working on a poem about the word of God. Just thinking on them; seeing words like demolish, and taking captive, caused a fighting spirit to rise up within me. The word of God truly is spirit and life. I literally got so excited when I saw the authority and the power that God has placed at our disposal to destroy whatever the enemy would want to bring our way The word says "We demolish, We take captive." That means it is up to us saints to stand up, knowing that we have got the backing of heaven, to take back whatever the evil one has stolen from us. We are the ones with the authority to stand on the word of God and declare that we will not let the enemy run rough-shod over our family, our friends and our loved ones.

Saints, the word of God is sharper than any two edged sword. It cuts and it heals. It is our weapon of warfare. Don't just read the word, put it into action and see your desires fulfilled, see change in your situations, see others set free and delivered.

I encourage you today to take a fresh approach to the word of God. Look at it through new eyes, see what's really in your hand.

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Blessings,
Vickie