Thanks for stopping by and visiting. Have a fabulous weekend.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
Romans 15:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I'm joining Amy at Signs, Miracles, and Wonders again for Then Sings My Soul Saturday. In a post earlier this week, I wrote about how March was roaring out like a lion. I ran across this awesome song by Kristian Stanfill and wanted to share it with you.
Have you heard it before? What do you think of it?
Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting. Have a fabulous weekend.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
Romans 8:9-11 (NKJV) 9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. 10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
It's been quite some time since I participated in Then Sings My Soul Saturday with Amy at Signs, Miracles, and Wonders. But I just love this new song by Laura Story and wanted to share. Have you heard it?
Peace and Joy,
Susan
1 John 1:9 (NKJV) If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
There are so many wonderful Christmas songs. Like this one.
Thanks for stopping by and visiting. If you'd like to listen to more wonderful, uplifting songs, or post your own, link up with Amy at Signs, Miracles, and Wonders.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
Luke 2:10 (NKJV) Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
I heard this song for the first time yesterday morning. Can I just say..... I LOVE IT!!! Hope you enjoy this rockin song too.
I'm not sure how I missed this group, Go Fish Guys. These guys have powerful songs. If you're not familiar with them, check them out. The have awesome VBS materials and one of their projects might be just what a young person in your life needs today, This Day! Thanks for stopping by and visiting. If you'd like to hear more inspirational songs or participate, hop on over to Amy's of Then Sings My Soul Saturday.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
John 6:35 (NKJV) And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
It's been quite some time since I last participated in Then Sings My Soul Saturday with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders. I first learned about TSMSS from my sweet blog friend Debbie at Heart Choices. If you haven't met Debbie, be sure to hop over and give her a cheery "Hello."
Point of Grace is an outstanding trio whose heart towards God is reflected in their songs. This song is no different. I've listened to it a few times on the radio. It tugs at my heart each time. Because there absolutely is nothing greater than the grace of Jesus!
Thanks for stopping by and visiting. Whether you'd like to join in with your own TSMSS tune or discover other uplifting songs, please visit Amy at Signs, Miracles and Wonders.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
John 1:16 (NIV) Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.
After missing several weeks in a row, I'm once again joining Amy @ Signs, Miracles, and Wonders in Then Sings My Soul Saturday.
This young man is exceptionally talented and I love this song. I hope it blesses you.
Also, be watching for my first sponsored giveaway next week. It's exciting and you will not want to miss it. Be sure to tell all your friends about it too. :) Thanks for stopping by and visiting. Have a fabulous weekend.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
Ephesians 1:11 (NIV) In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
The Purpose of the Passion can be summed up as--a second chance! The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ provides a second chance for mankind to walk in relationship with the God who created them. The Scriptures make clear that through Adam sin entered the world, but through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ there is justification for every man, woman, boy and girl--if they only place their trust in Him. The passion of Christ provides a second chance for each of us to be right with God by being forgiven of everything and anything we have ever done. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ gives you and me the ability to live life to its fullest because we can be free of guilt and be guided by a purpose that eclipses all that the world has to offer.
Mel Gibson, in his movie The Passion, captures both the need and the power of the second chance available to us through Christ. Jesus is praying in Gethsemane when the guards of the high priest arrive to arrest Him. The guards approach and ask for Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus identifies Himself and Judas comes up to Him and kisses Him, saying "Hail, Rabbi." Jesus asks Judas why he is betraying "the Son of Man with a kiss?" Judas is stunned and steps back.
The guards move in to arrest Jesus. Suddenly, Peter explodes into action, attacking the guards. Ultimately, Peter pulls out a sword and cuts off the ear of one of the guards. Peter is eventually subdued, and Jesus tells him to drop his sword, saying, "Those who live by the sword die by the sword." Then Jesus reaches down, picks up the guard's severed ear, and looking into the guard's eyes, heals him.
Jesus stands up, and the remaining guards move in and arrest Him--striking Him and handling Him roughly. They shove Him along the road and begin to leave. The healed guard is still on his knees, unmoving. His fellow guards tell him to get up and come along, but he cannot. The guard can no longer participate in anything that brings harm to the Christ.
He was left in the garden of Gethsemane to marvel at what the Savior had done for him. In the film, Peter, left behind, then comes face to face with the guard after Jesus healed his ear and touched his life. This is especially poignant, as within hours Peter would need that same forgiving touch of Jesus and a second chance.
This is the same Peter who had walked with Jesus (Matt 4:18-20). This is the same Peter who boldly declared that Jesus was the Son of God (Matt 16:13-17). This was the same Peter who committed to follow Jesus to the death (Matt 26:35). Despite all of this, Peter denied even knowing Jesus, not once, but three times (Matt 26:75). Was this the end for Peter? Was Peter beyond the forgiveness of Jesus Christ? Not at all! Following the resurrection, Jesus gave Peter a second chance (John 21:15-17).
The Purpose of the Passion is to give each of us a second chance. Whether you're like the guard who came face to face with Jesus for the first time or whether you're like Peter who had walked with Jesus in the past, declared who He is to others and even committed his life to Him, if something is separating you from the abundant life Jesus has obtained for you--a second chance awaits you. That's the Purpose of the Passion.
Take this opportunity for your second chance today, This Day.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
Matthew 20:17-19 (NIV) 17Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 18"We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death 19and will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!"
Psalm 84:1-2 (New International Version) 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
It's Then Sings My Soul Saturday when I link up with Amy at Signs, Miracles, and Wonders. God laid this song on my heart early in the week. For some reason, I resisted. There are a couple other songs I'm partial to that I wanted to post. But this song kept coming back to me.
This message is for me. I pray you are blessed by it too.
Peace and Joy
SusanD
Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
It's Then Sings My Soul Saturday when I link up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders. In keeping with my theme this week of serving others, I have chosen this compelling song by Audio Adrenaline.
Where will you go today, This Day, to show God's love?
Peace and Joy,
Susan
1 John 4:11-12 (NIV) 11Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV)We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.
May this song speak to your heart as it does mine.
Thank you for visiting This Day!
Peace and Joy, Susan
Psalm 59:16 (NKJV) But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.
This is another song that goes along with the Throne Trip Tuesdays message this week. I must surrender all to God and be obedient to Him. He takes care of the consequences when I surrender to Him today, This Day! Praises to His wonderful name.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
James 4:10 (NIV)Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
This song clearly go along with the messages of Throne Trip Tuesdays and how God is dealing with me right now. He is by my side today, This Day! Praises to His wonderful name.
Peace and Joy,
Susan
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV) And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
John 8:31-32 (NKJV) 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Matthew 6:19-21 (New International Version)19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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