Fatherhood

We all have fathers its part of life. Some of our fathers are good some bad. Some have hurt us in ways that we can't even put into words. For others, our fathers are our heros and role models. I became a father this weekend and now when I think about God the Father all I can think about is Love. The crazy Love that God our father has for us. I know that he loves me even more than I love my children. Which believe me is more than anything I have ever loved in my life. The feelings I have for them are instantly "I would die for them..." Maybe the cross makes more sense to me now. If He being God loves us like His children I fully understand why he would die for us to be with us. It is because of His crazy love that he has for us. Kinda like the love that I am feeling toward these two little ones right now.

Read John 1:10-12

Think about God's love for us

Thank Him for his love today

Rain

In honor of the rain last night Read Matthew 7:24-29.

Take time to think about what you are basing your life on.

What are the foundations of your life?

Is Christ the foundation or something else?

Is Christ a part of your foundation or all of it?

Sometimes we are tempted to make Sports, School, or a Boyfriend/Girlfriend our foundation but do we try and mix Jesus with them.

Pray for God to help you organize your priorities and the events of your life.

May Jesus be your foundation. May He who is the cornerstone of life bless you and keep you. May he give you peace and comfort in the storms of life. May He hold your heart in His hands and may His Love overwhelm you.

Kingdom of God

Read Luke 13:18-20

What is the Kingdom of God like?   What does it mean to you to be part of the Kingdom of God?  

Is the Kingdom of God growing because of your actions?  Or is it hurt because of what you do?  

Is the Yeast of the Kingdom growing throughout every part of your life or only a few parts?

My prayer today is that "God I want to be transformed by you.  I want to be changed.  I want to have your kingdom reign in me not just my Sundays or Wednesdays but every minute of everyday.  Your Kingdom should be constantly brought praise by the way I live my life.  Help me God live that kind of life.  A life that is pleasing to your eyes that brings you honor and glory.  I love you God.  Amen"