Monday, June 25, 2012

One on One

No one ever said that having a relationship with another is easy. But it is so important for us to have a personal relationship with the Almighty.

Spending time in the Word, giving thanks, just speaking what is on your heart to the Lover of your soul is imperative! Listening to all the praise and worship music does not do it. All the church services you attend does not do it. Giving the appearance of being in relationship does not mean you have one. If you know of a couple who doesn't speak to one another and don't share their secrets and life experiences with each other it is a relationship headed for disaster.

Galatians 5:22-23 
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (NIV) 

Keep the romance and excitement in your marriage and it will last and blossom and bear fruit. It is the same with the Lord. When we share personal time with Him and read His Word and listen to that still small voice we will also grow and bear His fruit. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit is a biblical term that sums up the nine visible attributes of a true Christian life, according to Paul's Letter to the Galatians.

As we spend time in the Word and quiet time listening to God's voice we become more secure in who we are in Christ and have a better understanding of our true worth. With prayer and meditation comes revelation. Holy Spirit stimulates our desires and arouses us to a new work in ministry. And yes, we all have a ministry.

If you really want to see how the Lord works and grows us, begin to keep a prayer journal. Write down your deepest desires, write down the people you are praying for and what their needs are and then when prayer is answered, follow up with a praise!

If we surrender our lives to the Lover of our souls, He will surely give us the hidden treasures of life. Don't waste any time. Just jump right into His plan for your life. I guarantee that your life will never be the same again. His purpose and plan for you will be lived out to the fullest and you will be the happiest person serving the Greatest God.

Not only will the fruit of the Spirit be seen in your life. There will be gifts displayed for His Glory being used to draw others to Him. Each and everyone has gifts! God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then those with gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:28-31).

I pray you not only seek and discover your gifts but that you utilize them to the strengthening of the Body of Christ, for which you are a part. If you are not, then today is the time to become part of the body of Christ who will live on into eternity.

Today I pray that I ponder on things above and seek first the Kingdom of heaven and all else will be added unto me! For me and my house, we shall serve the Lord. Today a little closer I will walk with Thee and by Your Grace Lord I shall be!

Blessings, dianne

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