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Talk to God

We more concerned, “what’s for lunch?” than what God wants. “What’s tonight’s movie?”, than are we doing God’s will. We roll out of bed on Sunday and log into church just on time. Even if we going to the building, are we prayed up? Fired up? Holy Spirit full and overflowing?

I’m feeling frustrated. We are so concerned with our plans for the future, our studies, our careers, our homes, our finances… Did you ever stop to ask God what he wanted you to do? What gifts, talents he gave you to use for His Glory? To live the life he wanted you to live.

It’s not too late to stop, stand still and ask God.

Can any of us truly say, “I am doing my Father’s will?” (I’m talking to myself too) I don’t believe we are doing church the way God intended. We playing church, have been doing it for years, following our fathers and our grandfathers. Something got lost along the way, man got self reliant. Lord teach us your ways. Show us your will. Teach us how to hear the Holy Spirit again. Teach us how to put down our nets and follow you and only you. Lord we want to be used by you, we want to be a bright light for you.

Please continue talking to God…

Ephesians 1, read it in The Message if you can.

2 August 2020 (Lock down Stage 3)

More

Oh Lord, there is so much more that you want from us. To be open. To be honest. To Weep. To Worship. To Pray. Time. It all takes time. Time in God’s word is important.

I can’t do this on my own. I need you Lord. Help me please.

There is so much wisdom in the bible, so many truths, blessings, encouragements, reminders, Life can be found there. Grace & Love. Hope. Joy. Peace. Patience, which is something we all needing right now.

Read. Feast. Devour & Enjoy God’s Word. May there be healing in His presence, for our hearts, our minds, our bodies & our souls.

But most important Love. Love for God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit. Love for the word of God. Love for each other. Love for his plans and purposes for our lives.

22 July 2020 Lockdown Stage 3

Alone

The hours draw on

as the mist settles thick

between the building

between the trees

and it feels as though

it is even in my bedroom.

The candle flickers from the

nights gentle breeze

But the glow is still

bright and strong.

Street lamps are on

Flat lights are on

But they all look so

distant and eerie

I feel so alone,

so desperately lonely.

Lord, my God

I know You are The only for me

and I worship You with all my heart.

Fill me with Your powerful presence,

So I may know Your heart.

So I may not feel so apart.

18^th August 1995

Psalm 139

God is Love

I – me – you – we, together as one forever!!

I Need You Lord

I need to feel your powerful hand touching my back.

I need to hear your fearful voice filling my ears.

I need to see your glowing glory right in front of my eyes.

I need fulfilment of Your Holy Spirit to take hold

of my entire body.

I need You to hear my praise

I need You to hear my prayers

I need You to hear my thanks

I need You to forgive my sins

I need You to see my life

all the bad that’s growing dull

and all the good that’s growing wild with

Joy, Laughter, Happiness, Peace, Friends, Love and You.

I need You to see the love

that I have for You !

It is so great and it is still growing in full force.

Thank You Father for been part of my life.

Everybody needs You, The Lord, The Great King.

Sunday, 11^th June 1995

1 John 4:8

My grandfathers testimony

My god was made of tin then the Holy Spirit convicted me of sin. I was miserable for some days and hoped to change my ways. I met a Christian man who told me of God’s plan. As I pictured Jesus on the cross to reject would be my loss. To Him I surrended all and felt my sins fall. I knew I was forgiven and would go to heaven. Born again to live in peace which only God can give. Many years have past and my love is steadfast For my Saviour, when we meet I will kneel at His feet. Seymour Mattinson