The Word Illustrated #46--Thank Him in Advance

The Word Illustrated #46
© Pamyla Floyd
6/2/2010

Thank Him in advance

The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it -- Proverbs 10:22

We all have things we need in this life. But we MUST keep our focus on God. He is the most important thing, and in order to get to know Him we must study His word. It is alive, refreshing and in it we find His will for our lives.

Far too many times we wait until we are in a jam to call on the Lord. If He is first in our lives, then the relationship we have with Him puts us in better standing with Him. If we have a right relationship with Him we don’t have to panic or wonder whether He hears us or not.

In I John 5:14-15 there are specific instructions on how to know if our prayers are heard. If we pray in the will of God, we can be confident to know that He hears us AND that He will grant our petitions. Asking Him to break someone’s legs for us are NOT His will.

God already knows the ending right from the beginning. When Jesus went to the cross, He said that” It is finished”. The doubt, fears, worries are done with. We walk by faith and not by sight! Go ahead and thank Him, and do your dance in advance!

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:

And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod -- II Samuel 6:14

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth -- III John 1:2

Note: the animated image is of a duck dancing before the Lord and thanking Him in advance for what He has already done!

The Word Illustrated #44--And a child shall lead them

The Word Illustrated #44
© Pamyla Floyd
5/18/2010

And a Child shall lead them

And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God—Luke 18:27

When I was growing up we stayed outside until the fireflies came out. We laughed and giggled until we were out of breath, and it didn’t matter how the day ended, we always knew that tomorrow would be better. And because we believed, it usually was. We jump roped, played jacks stones, and hopscotch learning organization and communication skills on the fly. On other days we rode our bikes, while pulling skaters behind us, letting the wind carry us and our imaginations from one world to the next.

Now, when I need a quick get-a-way, I sit in my office chair, close my eyes, and spin my way to the playground. As I praise God, I can see myself handing over a package to Him labeled THE CARES OF MY WORLD. When was the last time you put it all in His hands or danced before Him? I don’t remember anyone saying that becoming an adult also meant that we had to get old.

Jesus said that He came to give life MORE abundantly. How can we give our all when we are beat down, and dragging around, with no energy? What kind of witness is that for the kingdom? Who would want what we have? Children are carefree and giddy, full of wonder, anxious to please and eager to learn. WE must take better care of ourselves.

A 20 minute walk each day clears our head, helps us to spring out of bed a little faster each morning, it also puts a smile on our faces. Have you ever seen God bring one of your heart desires to life? As it begins to blossom, we recognize that only a loving Father could have done such a thing. And the most beautiful part is that we never expressed it out loud, and yet, He heard us. Wow what kind of love is that?

We must worship Him in spirit and in truth friends, and it is much easier to do when you come to Him with a heart as that of a child. I DARE you to seek and live a life of no limits in Christ! I believe that we can have a better childhood than the first one if are willing to go after it.

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:
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto our children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? -- Matthew 7:1

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein -- Luke 18:17

Note: The image/illustration is of a boy dancing and enjoying life as we should!