5 Steps to Experiencing God's Rest - Part I

I was watching one of my favorite preachers the other day and he was
teaching on "5 Steps to Experiencing God's Rest" and I thought I would
pass on some of the things I learned.

Hebrews 4:9-11 says:
9 There remains, then, a Sabbeth rest for the people of God; 10 for
anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as
God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that
rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience.

(Wow! If we aren't resting we are in disobedience? Think on that one.)

So the first point is:
1. Sit Down - Because the Word has everything covered.
Ps. 110:1,4a:
1 The Lord says to my Lord:
"Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet"
4 The Lord has sworn
and will not change his mind

Hebrews 4:12-13
12 For the word of God is living and active, Sharper than any double-
edge sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and
marrow; it judges tha thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing
in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is
uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom
we must give account.

So my question to you is, can you Sit Down and trust that God has
everything covered in your life? He knows right where you are. He
knows what you are going through and He has everything under control.
All you have to do is Sit Down and trust (rest) in Him.

Because the Word has everything covered!

Believe God,

Jamie

A trip to the Dentist

A few weeks ago I scheduled Dani for a dentist appointment

and she was really excited about it. Can you imagine anyone

being excited about going to the dentist. She was jumping up

and down and clapping her hands about it. Here is a picture

of her after she finds out she has no cavities (yeah! says mom).

I think that Danielle's attitude is a great example to us as Christians to take what we

might view as a bad experience and know that good will come out of it. We might not like

what is going on in our lives but there is a reason for it. We can choose to be miserable in

the process or look for the good to come.

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all thigs God works for the good of those who love him, who have

been called according to his purpose.

Believe God,

Jamie

Living Life in the Full

I feel that a lot of people go through life just getting by till they die. They don't know that
we can and should be enjoying everyday to the full. Life can be really hard but if you have
no hope you can't enjoy it. I feel a calling to let all Christians know that we are to live a
joyful, abundant life.
Jesus died on the cross so we could live a wonderful (wonder filled) life on this earth. He is
our hope. John 10:10 spells it out loud and clear that Satan wants you miserable and
defeated, but Jesus wants you to live in the full and be VICTORIOUS.
I intend on showing you examples of Living Life in the Full through this blog. We all could
use a little help with that (including me).

Believe God,

Jamie