Welcome to Life is for Living 2010. We are excited about the Life is for Living blog and hope you are too! We believe that the Lord created each human being with a purpose, a destiny, and a future. Put your faith in the Lord and place your life in His hands. He is there; and He will not fail you or let you down. The Lord Jesus Christ loves you and has a special plan and purpose for your life. When you go throughout your day and walk out the busyness of your life try to remember to stop, thank Him for His many blessings, and enjoy His beautiful creation! Remember that “Life is for Living!”
Daily Bread-
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
In life it’s easy to grow weary, to become tired, and to come to a place where giving up seems like the best option. During these times it is important to remember that God is there and He is willing to meet you right where you are at in your life. The Bible says that you should hope in the Lord and put your trust in Him. The Bible teaches that there will be trying events and persecution that will arise in each person’s life. The good news is; there is a God that loves you, and gives you a promise in His word that He will be there for you and see you through the stumbling blocks and challenges that arise in your life. There is a wonderful example of God’s faithfulness shown in 1 Samuel 17:48-51 (NIV). It says;
“As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistine's sword and drew it from the scabbard. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.”
The scriptures say that at the time David killed Goliath (the Philistine) he was a youth, and not considered a valiant warrior, but was a shepard boy who tended to the sheep and praised and loved God continually. Goliath, on the other hand, was considered a mighty warrior, and one that many thought could never be defeated. He was an extremely large man, and regarded as a giant. Knowing this, David still chose to fight Goliath. David was a man after God’s own heart. He loved God and trusted in Him. He leaned upon Him, putting his hope in Him, knowing that the Lord his God would supply all of his needs and be there for him in his most desperate and critical hour. When David faced Goliath, he knew that the Lord would be standing with him and be there to fight the battle on his behalf. Because of this, David was able to go beyond his own strength and ability. By putting his trust and future in the Lord’s hands and believing that God was enough, he was able to defeat the giant and garner a victory for his nation. It was through this trial that God tested David’s heart, and looked to see if David would trust in Him and put his hope in Him. He indeed proved to be a faithful and trustworthy servant of God. David went on to become a mighty warrior and later became a great king.
Every trial, tribulation, and persecution you walk through in life is a testing ground. It is an opportunity to show yourself faithful to the Lord no matter what you might be faced with. The Bible shares that God looks for a faithful servant, one that will trust in Him and one that will lean upon Him. One that will stand up for what is good and what is right; one that will prove to be a mighty warrior, even in the midst of the most trying circumstances.
Today, you may be facing your own "giant." It may be in the form of the many challenges and obstacles you are facing in life. You might be thinking that there is no possible way that you can overcome, but you can! God is with you. He loves you and with His assistance you can take down every “giant” in your life. There is nothing that is too big or impossible for God. The Bible says; “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 (NIV)
I encourage you to trust and hope in the Lord this day. I encourage you to walk with God and to lean upon Him in every regard. I encourage you to give Him your life completely and to believe that He can and will supply all of your needs. He will fight every one of your battles; and He will renew your strength.
You can start by praying this prayer aloud to Him;
Dear Lord Jesus,
I ask that You would forgive me of my sins and wash me clean with Your blood. I give You my life; and I commit my life’s path to You. I put my hope in You; and I place my trust in You Lord. I ask that You would give me new strength this day and help me to mount up with wings as eagles. I know that as I place my trust and hope in You, I will run and not grow weary. I will walk and not be faint. I thank You for all these things.
In Jesus Mighty Name I Pray,
Amen
Date Idea of the Month-
Go out and purchase some ice cream, and then rent a great movie. When you get home; put in your film, dish out your ice cream, and pop some pop corn. Take time to just be together. No distractions or interruptions, just the two of you. This is time to unwind and spend time with the one you love.
Family Time Idea of the Month-
This month take time to pray with your family and to read the Bible. Dad, Mom, and children should be a part of this time. Gather your family around the living room or at the dining table and read a passage of scripture out of the Bible. After this, take time to seek the Lord in prayer. Each member of the family should be given an opportunity to pray what is upon their heart. This time will be an enriching and rewarding experience for you and your loved ones.
Movie Must See- “Temple Grandin” St
arring actress Claire Danes.This is a film based on a true story about an autistic woman who beats the odds and becomes one of the leading scientists for human livestock handling. This is a truly inspirational story that shows no matter what obstacles you may be facing in life, you can make it through and become all that you were meant to be. It is a must see!
Music Must Hear- “Everlasting God” by Christian Artist Lincoln Brewster.
This is a beautiful and inspirational song about hoping and trusting in the Lord. The lyrics read; “Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord…” This song depicts the Lord’s unfailing ability to keep His people, and to uphold those who trust in Him and lean upon Him. The end of this song is so wonderfully stated; “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength, they will soar high on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint…”
Spring Must Read- “Black Belt P
atriotism” by actor and political activist Chuck Norris.This is a great book filled with information about this nation’s founding fathers, and the Christian principles the United States was founded upon. This book gives valuable information about the steps this country needs to take to get back on track and moving in the right direction. It is a must read!
Bible Verse of the Month-
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Final Thought-
God loves you and He is there for you. You don’t have to walk alone in this life. You can reach out and take the Lord’s hand and trust in Him. Even if every person in your life fails you, God never will. He is a righteous and fair God; and He is perfect in all of His ways. He is a supernatural God, an awesome God, and able to meet every single one of your needs. Those who hope in the Lord will never be let down. Remember there is no "giant" in this life too big for you to face when you are standing with the Lord.
