The Word Illustrated #64--Thank You!

The Word Illustrated #64
© Pamyla Floyd
11/08/2010

Thank You

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; -- James 1:2

"Wakin' up in the morning seeing the sunrise, because of oyou, I Thank You Lord!" These are words from a song entitled "Be Thankful" by Natalie Cole. I heard it last week, and it has been replaying over and over again in my head. As I meditated on the words I thought about my own life and what Jesus means to me.

You knew that You would be betrayed, yet You expressed love for one another, how to inherit the kingdom of God, and how to live abundant lives in this place, which is not our home.

You wore a crown of thorns, pressed into your skull, and took 39 lashes from whips borne of leather, with sharpened metal and broken pottery woven into them. For miles You carried the cross, to which you would endure unimaginable pain, as nails were driven into your hands and feet. You hung there, in the heat, naked and beaten beyond recognizion. You were spat on, and labored to breathe; yet you still forgave us. You could have called angels to minister to you, but for love you didn't. On the third day, just as you promised, you returned. You hold the keys of hell and of death. The tomb is empty. Our faith is not in vain.

I say Thank You Lord!", triumpumphantly and with a shout that travels from the very depths of my soul. Unhibited, unashamed and with great joy, I'm thankful that I am here another day to start over again. I'm thankful that I have another chance to make things right with failed relationships. I'm thankful that I can read Your word; praise and worship you in total freedom.

It is well with my soul. You are the author and finisher of my faith and I will run this race with patience. Thank you Lord, for all you have done! I know know what real life is. It is because of you that I’m free. When you don’t know what else to say, just say “Thank you!”

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:

Colossians 3:15 -- And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful

Matthew 10:28 -- And fear not them which kill the body, but, are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell

Note: The illustration is of the crown of thorns that was placed on our Lord

The Word Illustrated #40--You are God's somebody

The Word Illustrated #40
© Pamyla Floyd
4/19/2010

You are God's somebody

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee--Hebrews 13:5

There has been a deep famine the land over the past couple of years. Because of the shaking that has taken place, many feel they are faceless, lost, and that their lives are spinning out of control.

If our foundation is weak, nothing built on it will withstand the fires, floods nor storms that come our way. If we become led by our emotions, we can become overwhelmed and feel as if the dirt is being thrown over us. WE have to cast ALL of our cares on Jesus, the one who can, and will perfect all things concerning us.

No one or no thing can make us feel worthless without our permission. In II Corinthians 10:5, we are told to cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God and bring it into the captivity of Jesus Christ. We need to know what God says, so we can know the right move to make.

As we read His word, we see how God restores those who trust Him. It may normally take X amount of time to get a certain thing accomplished, but God can accelerate/quicken blessings into the lives of His children. When we are in His will, and pray believing that we receive what we ask, without doubting -- we open the door for Him to do miracles in our lives. All is well, you do matter, your life is not over. You are somebody in Christ. Trust HIm.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, or want help in leading someone to Christ, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:
Nehemiah 5:3--Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth (famine)

I Corinthians 1:27--But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Note: The image above is of a rotating 3D animal. It represents a person who feels invisible, lost, like their lives are spinning out of control

The Word Illustrated #34 -- Pleasing God, being blessed

The Word Illustrated #34
©Pamyla Floyd
2/23/2010

When our ways please Him, we are abundantly blessed

I want to impress upon you that these are faith scriptures. See, say, and do. Remember, faith without works is dead -- For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also -- James 2:26

1 -- Love Him
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment -- Mark 12:3

2 -- Sing to Him and magnify His name
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving -- Psalms 69:30

3 -- Have faith in Him
but without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him -- Hebrews 11:6

4 -- Call on Him
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him -- Psalms 91:15

5 -- Trust Him
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him -- II Samuel 22:31

6 -- Study His word
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success -- Joshua 1:8

7 -- Seek His supernatural power
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting -- Mark 9:29

8 -- Have private time with Him
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty -- Psalms 91:1

9 -- Look to Him for strength
Seek the LORD and His strength, seek His face continually -- I Chronicles 16:11

10 -- Seek His wisdom
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding -- Proverbs 2:6

11 -- Give Him your first fruits, not your leftovers
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it -- Malachi 3:10

12 -- Do not slander others
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: -- I Peter 3:10

13 -- Make Him your joy
If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey -- Numbers 14:8

14 -- Know Him to be your deliverer
Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place -- Psalms 66:12

15 -- Be led by His Holy Spirit
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption -- Ephesians 4:30

16 -- Do not forget Him
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day -- Deuteronomy 8:18

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Note: The photograph features an African Southern Ground Hornbill bird, with the caption " If only I had known, I coulda saved myself some headaches"