United in Agape Love

The Bridegroom unites His Bride with His powerful Agape Love!
 
Unite us in Jesus name and give us a spirit of unity among ourselves as we follow Christ Jesus with one heart and mouth that we may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom. 15:5-6). 

May Your truth unite us and bind us together.  You are the Truth and Life and no one comes to the Father but through Him.  Lord, let us not become like the people the prophet Jeremiah preached to who would not listen to Truth.  They did not accept the truth Jeremiah was telling them. He told of destruction to come for them if they did not turn from doing things their own way.  They did not accept the truth and destruction came.
   
 If one today will not accept truth and still want to do it their own way, there would have been no reason for Jesus to come and to have gone through agony and suffering and die on the cross.   I stand on God's plan, His truth that Jesus is the Way and the Truth and Life.

BROTHERS & SISTERS IN CHRIST AS ONE

 Becoming one, unite.

Enter this new life

Brothers and sisters in Christ

becoming one united.

A given hope through the cross,

 Jesus died for us.

Love came down from heaven above

Touched the soul, heart, and mind

 To become one with Him.

Glory to God.

His majesty reigns

 Now and forever more!

Brothers and Sisters united we are

Christ binding our hearts.....

 Together we unite.

He is our firm foundation

Rooted and grounded in Him.

The resurrected life we will
See for all eternity.

                                                                 Being one united.                                                                    

                                                                                                                   written by: A.Miner

That Moment in Time

It was impressed upon me at an early age while at church camp, the awesomeness and greatness of the Almighty God.  This was the first as a child that I remember His presence.

The setting was so perfect.  With an early sunrise, we walked to a nearby lake.  Everything was so quiet except for the birds singing their beautiful songs.  Our counselor had devotions and we sang "This Is My Father's World".  Singing this song, impressed upon me that He is the Almighty God.  He is the creator and that God created the world and everything in it.  He was there in our presence!  That moment in time has always been a remarkable experience for me.  However, it wasn't until years later that I asked Jesus into my heart.

Even today when I sing this song, it speaks to my heart and 'declares the Makers praise'

written by Arlene Miner

"THIS IS MY FATHER'S WORLD"

This is my Father's world,

and to my listening ears, all nature sings,

and round me rings, the music of the spheres.

This is my Father's world, I rest me in the thought

of rocks and trees, of skies and seas -

His hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father's world,

The birds their carols raise, the morning light,

the lily white, declare their Maker's praise.

This is my Father's world, He shines in all that's fair;

In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,

He speaks to me ev-'ry-where.

This is my Father's world,

O let me ne'er forget, that though the wrong

seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.

This is my Father's world, The battle is not done,

Jesus who died shall be satisfied, And earth and heav'n be one.  Amen

-Maltbie D. Babcock

Agape Love in Perseverance

Perseverance is hard Lord!  It is too much and it is too difficult.  I just want to quit!!

The Lord showed me that is when I am trying to do things in my own strength!  Ouch that hurt!.  Why do I do this, Lord?  I know better.

The Lord told me, "Do not fear, I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am Your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

You are my encouragement, Lord.  The power of Your Agape Love strengthens, and helps me, and lifts me up!  Thank You, Jesus.

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much,"   
Luke 16:10a

Agape Love in Patience

Whew!!!  Yesterday I did a lot of waiting.  I am not good at waiting, especially in doctor and dentist offices and also in check-out lines.  Yesterday I was at the hospital for a stress test which took almost four hours.

In my early on waiting period, God showed up and told me "now would be a good time to learn Agape Love in patience".  Oh, boy!

He showed me being  impatient is self-centeredness and I am not in control.  I had never thought about it this way; and patience includes mercy.  Mercy for the check-out person and those who are doing their job to serve me.

Past and Present:  God was/is patient and He showed/shows mercy to me.

Patience is a work in progress.  "My help comes from the Lord."

God's Heartbeat is Love

Walking on the beach this morning in the loose, sifting sand, it is hard to walk!  It brought to my mind an old hymn, "Love Lifted Me".

"Love lifted me! Love Lifted me!  When nothing else could help, Love lifted me."     

Lord, I surrender it all to You, all my cares & concerns, worries, doubts, & fears and lay them at Your feet.

And now Lord, with Your Love (Agape) lift me up.     

           

Heart Revival

I am noticing heart changes in me!

Heart changes has given me a new awareness.  It is like a new kind of love and new personal adventures.  God told me to clothe myself with compassion, kindness, gentleness, humility, and patience.  But most importantly clothe myself with love (Agape).

OMG!   I can imagine if churches were so full and oozing out with Agape Love, running out the church doors and to wherever!  It is His power that is at work within us (me) that He can do more than we can ask or imagine.  (Eph. 3:20)

Three Times He Asked

 "Do you love Me?";  "Do you love Me?";  "Do you love Me?"  Lord, is Agape Love what You were seeking from Peter?

Lord, I want to WOW Your heart!  I want to love You back with a greater love.

"Be devoted to be close to Me.  Continue to seek Me and seek My presence.  Draw yourself close to Me and delight yourself in Me. Love Me this way.

Do you know I want you as much in the same way?  I will draw close to you.  I will take great delight in you.  I will quiet you with My Agape Love.  I will rejoice over you with singing.   (Zeph.3:17).
Enjoy My Agape Love! 

I receive your love."

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Walking In Agape Love

My affirmation:
"I am walking in His Agape Love.  I am covered in His Agape Love. I am surrounded by Agape Love. He is behind me. He goes before me and hems me in.  Even though I am not there with Agape Love, He allows me to walk in His Agape Love."

My Agape Love covered your multitude of sins at the cross. Agape Love forgave all your sins and they are remembered no more.  My Agape Love set you free from sin and death and runs as wide and long, high and deep.

By walking in MY Agape Love, I will keep you strong and encouraged.  Don't be anxious about anything!  And this means the worry, doubts, and fears.  Agape Love covers it all!

AGAPE LOVE

Lord, teach me about Your Agape Love.
Agape Love comes from ME. You have asked ME to fill you with MY Agape Love, but I do not just zap it into a person but is a process.  Prepare yourself to be able to receive.

Stay devoted to stay close to ME, (Jer.30:21a).

Learn to love yourself with Agape Love, unconditionally!  Accept yourself, I made you as an individual, with MY unique qualities.  Learn this and soon you will see others with Agape Love, unconditionally.  Each one is uniquely made. MY Agape Love will be like flowing rivers, from ME to you, then to others.

I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  (PS. 139)

Jesus Is the LOVE of God

Monday, May 9, 2011

Jesus Is the LOVE of God

At the cross   +
where I met YOU
Agape Love so amazing
Without sin
You died for me.        

You love me no matter what with Your Agape Love, unconditionally!

1st Time Blogger

Sunday, May 8, 2011

I will see how this goes.  Just trying to get the feel of this.  I like to write and put my thoughts on paper.  I can speak my heart through writing.