Mark 9:5-7 (The Message) Peter interrupted, "Rabbi, this is a great moment! Let's build three memorials— one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah." He blurted this out without thinking, stunned as they all were by what they were seeing. Just then a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and from deep in the cloud, a voice: "This is my Son, marked by my love. Listen to him."
Peter, James, and John were on the mount of transfiguration in their excitement they all began to talk. Their talk was just rambling on and God told them to just listen to Jesus. Basically God told them politely to shut-up and listen. Sometimes this how we act when something happens in our lives, we get excited and start rambling on, committing to things which we are not going to do. We tend to make all sorts of promises when we need help, so sometimes we need to shut-up and listen. Today instead of rambling on to God about how you are going to do more for Him, go to church more, pray more, give more, or witness more; just shut-up and listen. Do not make promises to God you will not keep, read the Bible and find out what Jesus has to say.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
You are Being Watched
Romans 12:15-17 (Amplified Bible) Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others' joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others' grief]. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty (snobbish, high-minded, exclusive), but readily adjust yourself to [people, things] and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits. Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest and proper and noble [aiming to be above reproach] in the sight of everyone.
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and remember He is always watching. I have had the privilege of being back stage for several big name Christian artists and been around several big name speakers. There are a few that when out of the sight of the general public their demeanor changes and they become a little rude or display some other attitude that was not glorifying God. If my faith in God were new or had only been based on their testimony, I would have probably walked away from that experience questioning the reality of God. There is never a time when it acceptable to behave similar to the world. We cannot be in church on Sunday, go to the restaurant and act rude. Also when someone comes to our church, we must not act as though they have intruded in to our space; we must greet them with the love of Christ. You could be affecting not only their opinion of you but of Christ. To the world, we are their first view of Christ and we cannot go about portraying Him to be rude and arrogant. No one would want what you have in Christ if you act like a spoilt child, demanding your way. It is a privilege to serve God and too often we behave like it is His privilege to have us. Today humble yourself in His sight and remember what you say and do outside those church wall affect what happens in them, you could be swaying someone for or against Christ with those actions.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and remember He is always watching. I have had the privilege of being back stage for several big name Christian artists and been around several big name speakers. There are a few that when out of the sight of the general public their demeanor changes and they become a little rude or display some other attitude that was not glorifying God. If my faith in God were new or had only been based on their testimony, I would have probably walked away from that experience questioning the reality of God. There is never a time when it acceptable to behave similar to the world. We cannot be in church on Sunday, go to the restaurant and act rude. Also when someone comes to our church, we must not act as though they have intruded in to our space; we must greet them with the love of Christ. You could be affecting not only their opinion of you but of Christ. To the world, we are their first view of Christ and we cannot go about portraying Him to be rude and arrogant. No one would want what you have in Christ if you act like a spoilt child, demanding your way. It is a privilege to serve God and too often we behave like it is His privilege to have us. Today humble yourself in His sight and remember what you say and do outside those church wall affect what happens in them, you could be swaying someone for or against Christ with those actions.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
Thursday, August 26, 2010
You are Not Forgotten
Isaiah 40:27-31 (Contemporary English Version) You people of Israel, say, "God pays no attention to us! He doesn't care if we are treated unjustly." But how can you say that? Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, Creator of the earth. He never gets weary or tired; his wisdom cannot be measured. The LORD gives strength to those who are weary. Even young people get tired, then stumble and fall. But those who trust the LORD will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.
You can never go beyond the reach or effect of God. He will never forget you. He knows exactly where you are and what you are doing every second of everyday. He will restore and refresh you, be patient and He will uphold His promises, fulfill your needs and your calling. His time does not fit our time frame, but His timing is perfect, not a second early or late. God has not forgotten you just wait on His perfect timing.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
You can never go beyond the reach or effect of God. He will never forget you. He knows exactly where you are and what you are doing every second of everyday. He will restore and refresh you, be patient and He will uphold His promises, fulfill your needs and your calling. His time does not fit our time frame, but His timing is perfect, not a second early or late. God has not forgotten you just wait on His perfect timing.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Full Plate
Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message) "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
If you are like me then at one time or another you have had too many things going on at once. I have tried to carry responsibilities that were not mine to carry and I have allowed others plans to supersede mine. It is like going to a buffet and scooping a spoonful of everything on the buffet and then someone else placing a few spoonfuls of their personal choices on my plate as well. Soon I would have food falling off of my plate. Things would not get eaten because I would be full before I reached the bottom layers of food. We often take on responsibilities until we can no longer handle any of them effectively and when we take on someone else’s responsibilities then we also see something fall to the side. If God place a responsibility before you then do it. Do not take on more than He wants you to do because then you will not be able to handle the stress or do a good job.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
If you are like me then at one time or another you have had too many things going on at once. I have tried to carry responsibilities that were not mine to carry and I have allowed others plans to supersede mine. It is like going to a buffet and scooping a spoonful of everything on the buffet and then someone else placing a few spoonfuls of their personal choices on my plate as well. Soon I would have food falling off of my plate. Things would not get eaten because I would be full before I reached the bottom layers of food. We often take on responsibilities until we can no longer handle any of them effectively and when we take on someone else’s responsibilities then we also see something fall to the side. If God place a responsibility before you then do it. Do not take on more than He wants you to do because then you will not be able to handle the stress or do a good job.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Cistern or Vessel
Psalms 126: 4-6 And now, GOD, do it again, bring rains to our drought-stricken lives So those who planted their crops in despair will shout hurrahs at the harvest, So those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing.
God has done it before and He will do it again. He had brought Israel through times of drought and famine to blessings and harvest. The church has been in drought and famine long enough it is time for us to repent and call on God to bring us rain. We have been dry so long that we accept it as normal but God has more. The heavens have shut because we hoarded until we became stagnant. The difference between a cistern and a vessel is a cistern is made to store liquid and a vessel is meant for transporting liquid. We have become cisterns hoarding until we become stagnant. God never meant for us to keep His Word and His blessings to ourselves. It is time to cleanse our spirit and become vessels, allowing God to use us.
2 Timothy 2:21 (Amplified Bible) So whoever cleanses himself [from what is ignoble and unclean, who separates himself from contact with contaminating and corrupting influences] will [then himself] be a vessel set apart and useful for honorable and noble purposes, consecrated and profitable to the Master, fit and ready for any good work.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
God has done it before and He will do it again. He had brought Israel through times of drought and famine to blessings and harvest. The church has been in drought and famine long enough it is time for us to repent and call on God to bring us rain. We have been dry so long that we accept it as normal but God has more. The heavens have shut because we hoarded until we became stagnant. The difference between a cistern and a vessel is a cistern is made to store liquid and a vessel is meant for transporting liquid. We have become cisterns hoarding until we become stagnant. God never meant for us to keep His Word and His blessings to ourselves. It is time to cleanse our spirit and become vessels, allowing God to use us.
2 Timothy 2:21 (Amplified Bible) So whoever cleanses himself [from what is ignoble and unclean, who separates himself from contact with contaminating and corrupting influences] will [then himself] be a vessel set apart and useful for honorable and noble purposes, consecrated and profitable to the Master, fit and ready for any good work.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
Monday, August 23, 2010
A Momma's Prayer
Isaiah 30:21-22 (Contemporary English Version) 21Whether you turn to the right or to the left, you will hear a voice saying, "This is the road! Now follow it." 22Then you will treat your idols of silver and gold like garbage; you will throw them away like filthy rags.
I pray these scriptures over my children and I would encourage you to do the same. It does not eliminate free choice of following God but rather assures us that Holy Spirit will be in the face, showing them which way to go.
My prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I bind my children to Your will so that they cannot turn to the left or to the right without the evidence of You in their lives. May they clearly see Your chosen path for them along with the blessings and curses which hinge on their obedience. I release Holy Spirit to work in their lives, this I pray in Jesus name, amen.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
I pray these scriptures over my children and I would encourage you to do the same. It does not eliminate free choice of following God but rather assures us that Holy Spirit will be in the face, showing them which way to go.
My prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I bind my children to Your will so that they cannot turn to the left or to the right without the evidence of You in their lives. May they clearly see Your chosen path for them along with the blessings and curses which hinge on their obedience. I release Holy Spirit to work in their lives, this I pray in Jesus name, amen.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Fellowship For All
2 Corinthians 13:14 (New International Version) May the grace of Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
There were times when I went to church because it was what was expected. I have felt like just not going to church. Maybe the people, the pastor or even an event was distracting me. I know I am not the only one who has felt that way. Honestly I thought the church would have been better off not having to be exposed my attitude but I would not have been better without them. I needed that fellowship ,that lesson, that sermon, and that prayer. I know I am not the only one who has felt that way. But God created us to praise and fellowship with Him, and to fellowship with one another. Why are you going to church? We need that fellowship, you are missed when you are not here. When you are not in church you lose a little strength. I had to change in those situations; I had to remember why God wants me to be in church. It is time to realign your reasons to come to church. We need you and you need us.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
There were times when I went to church because it was what was expected. I have felt like just not going to church. Maybe the people, the pastor or even an event was distracting me. I know I am not the only one who has felt that way. Honestly I thought the church would have been better off not having to be exposed my attitude but I would not have been better without them. I needed that fellowship ,that lesson, that sermon, and that prayer. I know I am not the only one who has felt that way. But God created us to praise and fellowship with Him, and to fellowship with one another. Why are you going to church? We need that fellowship, you are missed when you are not here. When you are not in church you lose a little strength. I had to change in those situations; I had to remember why God wants me to be in church. It is time to realign your reasons to come to church. We need you and you need us.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
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