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Love Is Still A Worthy Cause – Sara Groves Music Video
“Love Is Still A Worthy Cause” – Sara Groves Music Video
In this inspirational music video, Sara Groves shares her passion for spreading God’s love!
“God has given us two hands. One to receive with and the other to give with.”
— Billy Graham
“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”
— Mother Teresa
“Teach us to give and not count the costs.”
— St. Ignatius
I love because You loved me when I had nothing…
I love because You loved me when I had nothing…
I love because You loved me when I had nothing…
When you count the costs and it all seems lost –
Love is Still a Worthy Cause!
Enjoy this music video and encouragement from Sara Groves.
“We love Him, because He first loved us.”
— 1 John 4:19
Be blessed to be a blessing!
God bless you,
Brenda
P.S. You can find a collection of Sara Groves Music on amazon.
Graduation: Your Story
Graduation: Your Story
Writing the Next Chapter in Your Life
Graduation: Your Story (Video by Skit Guys)
“As you graduate you are closing a chapter and beginning a brand new one…
as you write the rest of your story…
Remember to work hard – Remember to listen more than you talk –
Make relationships that will last a lifetime –
Find the right person to marry, and remember you have to be the right person too –
Make sure you take risks – Travel as much as you can –
Always remember to laugh – And most important…
Don’t forget to call your mom, she still worries about you!
Christ said I have come to give you life, and life to the fullest…
This is what you have the chance to achieve –
LIFE – So Go On Living!
“I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
— Jesus (John 10:10)
This time of year brings many graduations and graduation parties. These are exciting times for young people as they wrap up one chapter in life and move into the next…
It is also a great time to remind us all, regardless of age, that life is constantly moving from one season of life to the next, and it is important to continue to celebrate life!
God bless you always –
Cheers,
Brenda
Joy Unspeakable – Todd Agnew Live on K-Love
Joy Unspeakable – Todd Agnew Live on K-Love
Todd Agnew plays live on the K-Love Morning Radio Show
“Joy Unspeakable” by Todd Agnew
“I found His grace is all complete – He supplies my every need,
While I sit at Jesus feet – I am free indeed.
What kind of joy is this? It is Joy Unspeakable…
All You’ve done for me – It’s indescribable,
just to taste of Your glory – and it’s unnatural,
not to tell the story of all you’ve given me…
my words are incomplete – It’s Joy Unspeakable…
Joy Unspeakable!”
“Whom having not seen, you love; in whom, though now you see Him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.”
— 1 Peter 1:8-9
Enjoy this song today. I saw Todd Agnew live in Minneapolis a few years ago and have always enjoyed his music, because he really sings from the heart.
Have a great day!
God bless you,
Brenda
P.S. Amazon has a large collection of Todd Agnew’s music
Mark Schultz – Love Has Come – Music Video
Mark Schultz – Love Has Come – Music Video
“Love Has Come” – Music Video
Love has come.
Jesus already paid the price on the cross.
Every heart can now be set free.
And Jesus is going to return again. And there is coming a moment when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and God is Love. Everyone will see that God is love and He sent His love for us all!
Although one day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess (have to affirm, no one will be able to deny the truth) that Jesus Christ is Lord, only those who choose to put their faith in Him, in this life, will have an everlasting relationship with Him after death.
God’s people have much to be excited about!
“And being found in fashion as a man,
He humbled himself, and became obedient to death,
even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also has highly exalted Him,
and given Him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
of things in heaven, and things in earth,
and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
— Philippians 2:8-10
Enjoy this song!
God bless you –
Cheers,
Brenda
P.S. You can find the song “Love Has Come” by Mark Schultz on his album Come Alive at amazon.
What is the Difference Between Christian Meditation and Biblical Affirmations?
What is the Difference Between Christian Meditation and Biblical Affirmations?
Discover How Meditation and Affirmations Compare and Can Transform Your Life!
Christian meditation involves renewing our minds with the Word of God.
Christian meditation and biblical affirmations literally help transform our lives by changing the content of our hearts and minds.
This changes the way we think… Why?
The simple fact of the matter is: The more healthy our beliefs, the quicker we reject unhealthy ones.
How do meditation and affirmations differ? Affirming scripture is considered a form of meditation. Affirmations help take negative thoughts captive by replacing them with God’s Word.
Christian Meditation
There are various methods and ways for Christians to meditate. One might study, consider, confess, memorize or use positive biblical affirmations to name a few. When we meditate, we contemplate and reflect on the things of God with a deep focus.
Meditation is a way to approach God and gain a greater understanding of Him.
“The meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.”
— Psalm 49:3
When we meditate we take in the Word of God and gain nourishment and wisdom. The scriptures begin to fit together for us much better and the mysteries of God begin to be revealed.
Meditating God’s Word is meditating His ways and His will. Gaining a greater revelation of these things helps us to better please God and at the same time learn how to walk in His blessings.
Biblical Affirmations
Biblical affirmations are bible verses stated in a positive, first person, present tense form. The power of affirmation comes with repetition and speaking them out loud. Daily confessing and speaking what the Word of God says about us can truly be life-transforming.
Most often, affirmations will be confessed based on a desired area of life that is in need of help or encouragement. If that area, for example, is healing, then a selection of healing scriptures will be confessed over and over. These might include healing affirmations such as: “By Jesus stripes I am healed” and “My God is the Lord that heals me.”
These affirmations get deposited into our subconscious, and our subconscious takes in everything as if it is real. So what we repeatedly fill our hearts and minds with is what we eventually become.
“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”
— Proverbs 23:7
The Bible emphasizes in Luke 6:45 that a good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good, for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. So we need to pay attention to what we are filling up our heart with.
The truth is: What we think about and talk about we manifest in our life, whether good or bad. Christian meditation and biblical affirmations play a vital role in the believer’s life.
How often are you meditating on God’s Word?
God bless you –
Cheers,
Brenda
P.S. Do you have a favorite verse that you regularly meditate or confess? Feel free to share… It will encourage others [and I’m always looking for ideas for the podcast, videos, and free downloads :-)]
I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me – Christian Music Video
I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me – Christian Music Video
“I Can Only Imagine” by Mercy Me
“I can only imagine what it will be like, when I walk by Your side.
I can only imagine what my eyes will see, when Your face is before me.
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel?
I can only imagine… when that day comes…”
This is not a new song, but does help us keep our heavenly eternal home in perspective. In a world that is increasingly trying to steal our peace, it is important to keep our focus on the source of true peace.
“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“He that is righteous, let him be righteous still:
and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
And, behold, I come quickly;
and My reward is with Me,
to give every man according as his work shall be.
I am Alpha and Omega,
the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Blessed are they that do His commandments,
that they may have right to the tree of life,
and may enter in through the gates into the city.
…The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Amen.”
— Revelation 22:11-14,21
God bless you,
Brenda
P.S. You can find a large selection of Mercy Me music at amazon.
Mighty to Save by Laura Story – Christian Music Video
Mighty to Save by Laura Story – Christian Music Video
“Mighty to Save” Song and Testimony by Laura Story
Laura shares the personal testimony of her husband Martin’s battle with a brain tumor. They battled for his health together in love and were steadfast in their faith that God is in control. And they continue in their faith, knowing God is Mighty to Save!
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” — Nahum 1:7
Maybe you need help in your life today – in your body, in your finances, or in your family. Be encouraged! Our God delights in your faith in His ability to turn negative situations into positive testimonies to His grace and mercy.
Let God be your strength and stronghold in times of trouble and open the door to His miracle working power in your life!
God bless you,
Brenda
P.S. We’d love to hear your testimonies of how God was mighty to save in your life…
P.P.S. You can find music by Laura Story at amazon.
How Will Meditating on God’s Word Benefit My Life?
Meditation for the Christian Believer – How Will Meditating on God’s Word Benefit My Life?
Powerful, Life-Changing Benefits from Christian Meditation!
Christian meditation can benefit our lives in more ways than we can count.
True meditation comes from the heart and with a desire to please God;
not with an attitude of what’s in it for me.
A key point to note: The Bible commands us to meditate and obedience to God’s Word always benefits our life.
Meditation on God’s Word Draws Us Closer to Him and Brings Blessings
Christian meditation is based on the Word of God. Meditating daily helps reveal God and causes us to be blessed. David discovered this too, and tells us in Psalm 1:1-2 that those who delight themselves in the law of the Lord and meditate on it day and night are blessed.
Meditation on God’s Word is time spent with God. And like all relationships, time invested helps make it stronger and more intimate.
Life and Grace Come Out of the Word of God
From the Word of God comes life. God has already given us everything that pertains to life and godliness (spiritual training). Grace and peace are multiplied through the knowledge of God and His divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness. (2 Peter 1: 2-3)
Meditation taps into a source of blessings that goes beyond the natural world. It allows us to tap into the very life of God.
Our Purpose, Inheritance, and the Promises of God are Revealed in His Word
We were created for a purpose. And looking to our Creator will reveal His plan, so that we can live a fulfilling life. The Lord says He has plans to prosper us and not to harm us; plans to give us hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
“We have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things after the counsel of His own will.” – Ephesians 1:11
If we want to know God’s will for our lives, then we need to read His will. How can we claim our inheritance if we don’t know what belongs to us?
God’s Word is loaded with the next promise just waiting to be launched in our life. The Bible tells us we have been given exceeding great and precious promises so that we might be partakers of His divine nature. (2 Peter 1:4) God delights in honoring His promises that we bring to Him.
Mark my words: Meditating brings about revelation of God’s Word and causes us to act on it. This in turn results in the manifestation of God’s promises and blessings in our lives. A purposeful, victorious life comes when we are connected to the life of God.
Is Christian meditation a part of your daily life?
God bless you,
Brenda
P.S. You can find additional Christian Meditation resources at www.Meditation-Christian.com