Ponder the Path of Thy Feet.....

Are there moments or times when you know you need to pray, you feel a need to pray and you just don't know what to say? I find myself in that place more often than I want. " In our weakness we have the help of the Spirit. Jesus is our intercessor in heaven ( Heb 7:25 ), and the Spirit is our intercessor on earth within our hearts. We are limited and ignorant, but the Spirit uses unspoken groanings to communicate our needs. This is not “speaking in tongues or languages” (Gk glossolalia). It is instead wordless. Our heavenly Father knows what is happening in our lives and within the deep recesses of our personalities ( 1Sm 16:7 ; Pr 15:11 ; Jr 17:10 ). " Holman Study Bible Notes Be reassured when you are at a loss for words, the Holy Spirit intercedes on your behalf. Thank you for journeying with me, Angie

Did you know that Christ suffered on the cross for everyone? Yes, everyone. Even those who do not believe, even those who reject him, even those who state He was not the Messiah. Yes, he suffered for all. What an amazing thought, isn't it? Those who do not know Christ have no idea of the great gift He has given by His sacrifice. Lets us all be great examples of that great sacrifice and good stewards of the Gospel of Christ.

In today's world where standing for the Word of God is frowned upon. How do we stand against the hatred people feel towards Believers of Christ and His Word. We have a choice to make to stand on the Word and or bow our heads in shame. Why would one be ashamed? Well, because standing means turning from sin and every appearance of evil. Things you might have done, ways you use to talk or even people you use to hang out with must be examined in the light of this Gospel. In the end there are those who would much rather not share or rather not change for fear of rejection by their friends or family. Challenge: dear one stand on the Word, not with fear. Be strong and courageous, knowing that God gives us strength to stand on the Gospel of Christ that brings salvation to all who b elieve. Thank you for journeying with me, Angie

People spend their life trying to be good. They are good people, living good lives, being giving and kind to everyone. One fact is certain, there is nothing we can do that will save us. Only Christ through his death and resurrection, saves those who are lost. Though you live a good life, have good morals, with a good heart, you are still lost to sin in death without the blood of Jesus to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. God is our strength in any trial, so stand strong dear Saint, and know that though the burden may seem heavy, and trial too great to face, the hope we have gone beyond what we see, and the strength we have is one who created the heavens and the earth. Thank you for walking with me, Angie Sellers

Could you imagine if we could understand the everlasting love of God? You have to wonder if we could really understand it, would there be People who turn away from Him? Or would there be emotional issues? Or would there be self esteem problems? The reason we struggle with loving is because we do not love like God. Our love has conditions, we do not love freely. We do not love forgives, we do not love unconditionally, and we do not love relentlessly. Our love is tainted by what we gain not what we give. So we will never be able to understand the everlasting love of God. But it is comforting to know that His love is not based on me, or what I do or don't do, or what I give or don't give. Challenge: the closest example we have to God's everlasting love is the love of a parent. A parent will do anything for their child. If you have a parent, please thank them for their love, what they have done to make you who you are. It is a blessing and gives a small glimpse of God's e...

The Word tells us that we are to " pursue peace with everyone". " Loving discipline is evidence of the Father’s grace, and His children should hold on to grace. Christians should move toward peace and holiness, and they should warn one another against falling short of God’s grace or allowing a root of bitterness to spring up within them." - from Holman Study Bible Commentary. What we find hard is living in that peace in a world that feeds off of chaos, violence and bitterness. We tend to find ourselves in this place where peace seems in possible but the truth is the only way we can manifest this peace in our lives is through the Holy Spirit. Peace is a gift given to us by the presence of the Lord. Without Him it is impossible to manifest this peace in our lives. It is evident when we look around us how much people need the presence and peace of God. Challenge: dear one- as you seek to manifest this scripture in your life remember that this can not be done with ou...

Prayer is a way for us to interact and share our hearts with the Lord. It is not a way to stop things from happening or even a way for us to make things happen. We don't have that kind of power nor do we control the decisions of God. In prayer we release what is in our hearts to the Lord, we tend to find peace in the midst of a situation and when we are seeking answers the answers may come to us that may or may not be what we want to hear. Prayer is is evidently very essential in our walk, because many times Jesus sought solitude to pray. He even gave us a model to use if we have no other words to offer. It has been proven that along with fasting prayer is one of the most neglected spiritual disciplines in a Believers life, though it was modeled by Jesus regularly. Challenge: Today I ask that you join me in prayer. If you have no words to say, pray the words of Jesus. Thank you you for seeking God with me, Angie

In this message from 2 Thessalonians Paul is addressing his brothers and sisters in Christ. Here he asks them to pray not for him, but for the spreading of the Gospel message. At this point Paul and his companions had seen a lot and experienced a lot. Persecution was alive and thriving, evil men surrounded the proclaiming of the Gospel. The enemy has no desire to see anyone come to the saving knowledge of Christ. He desires to see man perish, but yet through the adversity, Christ covers all, and brings all to Him who heed his calling. Did you know that you are called to proclaim the name of Christ to all? Did you know that you are also to share the gospel message to the lost world around you? Challenge: As you go about your work, your day, I challenge you to seek an opportunity to share about the hope that lies within you. Don't share your story because that does nothing to save a soul, but share His story, His love and His sacrifice, because our story is nothing compared to His. L...

What is gossip? According to the dictionary it is idle talk or rumor, especially about someone else's personal or private affairs. Gossip is an issue within some churches that it is viral, like a disease. It spreads from the top all the way to the bottom, damaging, leaving impressions, destroying reputations, all in just a few words. Oh trust me the heart isn't intently doing these things, the gossip is masked in "concern" or even "sharing". Expressing concerns about others affairs, or even sharing in a pretense of "prayer" can be viewed as gossip. Gossip, words, destroy friendships, destroy how people view that person you are speaking of and even taint any work of God. Rule of thumb I try to live by, if it is not about me, then it is not my place to say a word. If you are concerned just pray for that person, trust me that would work better than you destroying them with your words. May these words glorify the Father in Heaven, for the glory of C...

Today people have no desire to listen to advice that goes against anything they desire to do, or that challenges them. There is a saying that "there is nothing new under the sun" meaning that people are no different today as they were 10, 20, 30 or even 100 years ago. The nature of mans heart is evil without a level of morality that naturally comes from God. (“The heart is more deceitful than anything else, and incurable — who can understand it?” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17:9‬ ‭HCSB‬‬) Without Christ that morality becomes skewed and man/ we start doing what we think and feel is right. The Word is our guide to keep that corruptible heart in check. It reminds us of us, and our need for a savior. It strengths us, encourages us, rebukes us and loves us. The only way to wisdom, is through the knowledge of the Lord. May you seek His face today and decided to lay down your own desires, your own ways for His. May He bless you and keep you. Angie

Often times it is hard for people to admit their struggles. Pride keeps them from reaching out even to God when the trials of life set in. Whether it be because of pride,embarrassment or even shame. We find ourselves in a place alone wondering how to find the light. We are alone because that is where we are weak, we are alone because admitting to our struggle, or trial would mean letting down a guard to let someone in. Including God! What we are afraid of is that it won't matter. He won't care. God cares about your hurt, trial or pain, but first we must recognize the source or cause of the pain. Is it something we did? Consequences of our choices is the hardest trial to deal with. Or even trials from someone else's choices. Either way those trials are before us to bring us to a state of humility, to bring us closer to the Lord and to the body of Christ if necessary. Don't run from reality, not face the truth and not come before the throne asking God to move. Running d...

As followers of "The Way" ,( did you know that is what Christians were called in the bible? Act 19:23), we find peace from the Word of God. Do you run into people or do you have people in your life that are critical of everyone? Every word that proceeds from their month are words of wickedness, they give poor advice ,( though it may sound good it is worldly, ungodly and promotes self or money), they mock others either discretely or straight out,or they look down on others to make themselves feel better. Remember dear one, that we are to delight in the instructions of the Lord. As we seek His Word, He will bring peace to our souls, as we seek His Word He will give direction to our path and in the end we will glorify Him in our words and in our actions. Don't seek advice from someone whose heart is not sold out for the Lord.( going to church on Sunday is not someone who is sold out for Christ) Their advice is not worth any value. In the end you will not have peace because...

In spite of what you may have learned in public school, our world did not just appear in some explosive episode. It is even amazing to me that scientist even believe that something came from chaos. ( explosion) Anyway- our world did not just appear but was created by the God of all. It is hard to image that He has always been. Do you ever wonder what holds the oceans back from covering the lands? Why the moon doesn't fall from the sky into the earth? How the birds can fly? All these things are still in the hands of God. He continues to cause the sun to rise and causes the sun to sit in the sky and then causes it to set. He keeps the world from utter chaos. The order of nature and the beauty it all still sits in the palm of His hands. Our life is just a small speck in all of that! If He is able to handle the order of the world you can trust Him with the order direction and guidance of your own life! May these words be a reminder that our God is truly an awesome God and He cares abo...

Whatever you do.... Sometimes statements in the Bible can be excused away with circumstances and situations that we feel are valid. This scripture says whatever you do, do it enthusiastically. What? Really? What if I hate my job? Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically! What if my life isn't what I thought it should be? Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically! Whatever your mind can come up with; the answer is the same: whatever you do, do it enthusiastically! What you don't realize is by living this verse in your life, the reward that comes with it is the peace that surpasses all understanding. Your outlook on your situation, your purpose for rising up and living should be centered around your belief in Jesus. You must focus on what really matters. Glorifying the Lord in heaven in all you say and do. If it becomes about pleasing a spouse, loved one, someone significant, or even your bosses, trust me it will be to no avail. It will never be good enough. Seek to please God first...

Often times we hear God is love. God loves you. Or even God loves everyone. Looking at this scripture there are parameters that need to be met to be loved by God. I know,I know: nothing we do is good enough . I am not talking works. I am talking true heart. See there are those out there that think they are loved by God but live lives that are so sinful and contrary to this God they think that loves them. God desires to love you but your life must emulate that love. How do we as mere humans emulate God's love- by keeping his precepts. Also known as His Word and commandments. You see contrary to what the world teaches God has an expectation that if you are to be called one of His children then you should act like one of His children. Most people think that since God sent His Son for our sins and we are forgiven which then we can live as we choose. It is clear in the Bible that is not the case. There is so much more you must know. Dear sweet ones don't be deceived by the world a...

As I was doing bible study this morning this verse from 2 Timothy stood out.  If you are faithless, He is faithful. Think about it.... How many  people do you know will remain faithful to you when you are faithless? What does faithless mean? 2. not trustworthy; unreliable. 3. without trust or belief. 4. being without religious faith.   So in other words we don't trust God, we don't believe in His Word, and we find no peace in trials in Christ. Yet, though as His children, we display this behavior towards Him, He remains faithful.  I found myself asking; why? Why remain faithful to a people who are faithless?     We often try to label God with human characteristics, but He is not human. So He is able to do more and above what we can imagine. He is what we can not be, and He does what we can not do.    He is faithful when we are faithless.    He loves when we dont love.    H...

Dear Ones-  This weekend was full of the WORD  and of Praise- as you come down off that spiritual "high" per say- your heart yurns to stay in that place where your every thought, your every breath is Him.. One thing that has resignated with me since it escaped Beth's mouth was us being the light. She gave us such a perspective of what that light looks like- what we look like from heaven. I will try my best to give you that same image that she so clearly gave me. 1 Peter 1:11-13 They inquired into what time or what circumstances the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when He testified in advance to the messianic sufferings and the glories that would follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you. These things have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Angels desire to look into these things. A Call to Holy Living  Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be ser...

Dear ones it has been a while.. life has been on a crazy whirlwind. Trying to balance family, ministries and schooling has been truly a balancing act... though I have not posted praise The Lord He keeps me in His Word- my desire to hear from Him, be like Him and be guided by Him never ceases. We had started Galatians-- and so that is where we will continue Galatians 1:11-24 Paul Called by God  For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man 's gospel. For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order ...

Dear Saints and faithful readers I have decided to do something different with my daily scripture and readings- I decided to start going through a whole book of the bible.  We will starting in Galatians Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ . But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As w...

Genesis 12:1-5 Chapter 12 The Call of Abram  Now the Lord said to Abram, “ Go from your country and your kindred and your father 's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”  So Abram went, as the Lord had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy- five years old when he departed from Haran. And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother' s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people that they had acquired in Haran, and they set out to go to the land of Canaan.  Dear Ones- Have you wondered what does obedience look like?  Have you wondered if The Lord called what exactly would you do? Abram- was a man like other men except that when God told him to do something he immediately obeyed....