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What is the ONE THING to which you would like to DEVOTE your TIME and THOUGHTS?  

GODRULESGLO
(Gloria T.)
2/8/2009 6:37 pm

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3/10/2009 7:41 pm

 If you were given the opportunity to do anything in the world you wanted, what would you choose to do?

What do you want to look forward to doing every day?

Had the psalmist David been at our table he would not have hesitated in his answer. HE WAS CONFIDENT IN THE ONE THING HE WANTED TO DO WITH HIS LIFE; IT WAS A SETTLED MATTTER. There was only one pursuit that mattered to him, and that was TO DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD. He was a man after God's own heart.

David's overriding desire was TO HAVE CONSTANT COMMUNION WITH THE LORD as stated in PSALM 27 :4-5 -

"ONE THING I HAVE ASKED FROM THE LORD,
THAT I SHALL SEEK:
THAT I MAY DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE,
TO BEHOLD THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD,
AND TO MEDITATE IN HIS TEMPLE.
FOR IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE HE WILL CONCEAL ME
IN HIS TABERNACLE;
IN THE SECRET PLACE OF HIS TENT
HE WILL HIDE ME;
HE WILL LIFT ME UP ON A ROCK."

That was the MAINSPRING and MOTIVATION of David's life. He had other desires, but the only important one was HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!

David's decision to DWELL WITH THE LORD involved COMMITMENT, for he stated that he would SEEK to accomplish his desire.

Jesus calls us to a LIFE OF COMMITMENT TO SEEK HIS KINGDOM AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS IN MATTHEW 6:33.

JAMES 4: 8 assured us that our longing for CLOSENESS will be fulfilled. "DRAW NEAR TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW NEAR TO YOU." If you desire intimacy with God, then you must SEEK IT! God is always ready to be close to you. He waits only for you to come to Him.

DAVID'S SEEKING WAS NOT SPORADIC, BUT CONSTANT AND LONG TERM -"ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE." He would seek the Lord not just when he needed help, but IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, ALL OF HIS LIFE. He would NEVER CEASE PURSUING HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS GOD.

TO dwell in the house of the Lord is to experience CONTINUAL COMMUNION. His dwelling will become the place where you want to spend time, where you want to visit often, as His guest who experiences His PROTECTION and FELLOWSHIP. You will approach His throne with great desire and receive blessing and encouragement with every minute in His presence.

This is what it means TO ABIDE IN THE VINE. TO WALK CLOSELY WITH YOUR FATHER, YOU NEED NOT WITHDRAW FROM THE WORLD, BUT YOU DO NEED TO CHOOSE TO PLACE YOUR HAND IN HIS SO THAT HE IS YOUR CONSTANT COMPANION ON YOUR JOURNEY. As you are refreshed by His fellowship, you will be able TO LIVE IN THE WORLD AS HIS CHILD. DWELLING IN HIS PRESENCE WILL STRENGTHEN YOUR SPIRIT, enabling you to say with David, "THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION; WHOM SHALL I FEAR?" (Psalm 27 :1) He declared that he didn't need to fear man because THE LORD WAS THE STRENGTH OF HIS LIFE. In fact, because of God's presence in his life, he saw his enemies STUMBLE and FALL. He was truly grateful for God's deliverance, and he yearned TO CENTER HIS WHOLE LIFE ON WORSHIPING THE LORD. In the midst of his turmoil, David could have been craving many other things at that time in his life - permanent deliverance from enemies, some rest and peace - bu he realized that there is only ONE ESSENTIAL: BEING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD!

IF YOU COULD DO ANYTHING YOU WANTED TO DO, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
"Create in me a pure heart, O God!" (Psalm 51:10)

Teach me your way, O LORD,and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. (Psalm 86:11,12)
Gordy505
2632 posts 

2/8/2009 10:24 pm

 Building and maintaining more shelters for people in need- fully self contained, room enough for a minimum of 6 persons or families each time. I envision a need that will be growing here shortly- and I see that the location possibilities are endless. The needs are great- so must the response be- anyone else have that kind of idea? The needs will grow here soon- if people were to network and do the preparations now- the needs can be met far easier than if we try to work alone... If we use the deeds Christ taught- it can and will be done.
Addendum to "losing my faith"...

Gordy505
2632 posts 

2/8/2009 10:30 pm

 Additionally- ANYONE can do what Christ taught- in one or more areas of works- we have no excuses for failure- since what He taught is perfect, easy and light. The fun part- is that everyone does the very same thing- one job- same results every time- kinda like mass production and all working from the same "blueprint"- the one Jesus drew up. Believe- and then do- follow a few simple rules. Miracles will happen. easy as that.
Addendum to "losing my faith"...

4gvnrn
986 posts 

3/9/2009 4:36 pm

 Glo, your post describes exactly how I feel!

Blessings!
Captured by HIS LOVE Kept by HIS GRACE

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