Open Your Heart For God's Word

Reflecting about 2 Chronicles 17-20, when Asa died, his son, Jehoshaphat became the king. According to the Bible, The Lord blesses Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal.

"He served his father's God, obeyed God's commands and did not act the way the kings of Israel did. The Lord gave Jehoshaphat firm control over the kingdom of Judah,..." 17:4

"He took pride in serving the Lord and destroyed all the pagan places of worship and the symbols of the goddess Asherah in Judah." 17:6

"They took the book of the Law of the Lord and went through all the towns of Judah, teaching it to the people." 17:9

"The Lord made all the surrounding kingdoms afraid to go to war against King Jehoshaphat." 17:10Many battles he won, because The Lord was with him, and he was with The Lord, he heard The God's word."Honor the Lord and act carefully, because the Lord our God does not tolerate fraud or partiality or the taking of bribes." 19:7

"You must perform your duties in reverence for the Lord, faithfully obeying him in everything you do. Whenever your citizens from any of the cities bring before you a case of homicide or any other violation of a law or commandment, you must instruct them carefully how to conduct themselves during the trial, so that they do not become guilty of sinning against the Lord." 17:9

Theses words bring us to reflect about our behaviour. There are so many examples of simple acts in our lives that place us very far from Lord's presence. How many times we accept a bribe, or a lie, and tolerate fraud, even simple acts that we are not supposed to agree with, because they are not according to The Lord's acceptance. Jehoshaphat didn't want to try The Lord's anger, and so us as well.

Let's pray;

Lord, our Saviour, keep us in your way, give us strength to not be persuaded to the corrupted world, because we are weak, we know that, but we can become strong in your presence. You are the Loyal true love. We depend on you every day. Stay with us. In Jesus name, Amen

Our Loyalty Toward God's Care

In the Old Testament, we can read many stories of battles, conquers, and how was the relationship between a king and God. For a long time Israel had lived without the true God.

"In those days no one could come and go in safety, because there was trouble and disorder in every land." 15:5

In 2 Chronicles 15, it can be observed that Asa, Juda's king, heard the God's prophecy, and it changed the away he ruled his kingdom.

"Listen to me King Asa. ...The Lord is with you as long as you are with him. If you look for him, he will let you find him, but if you turn away, he will abandon you." 15:2

"They made a covenant in which they agreed to worship the Lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart an soul." 15:12

As Asa did, we are supposed to do, to worship God, to be loyal to His commands and His wishes, we need to be with God, so that He is with us. Furtheremore, we have to watch our behaviour in all aspects, because as a human being, we are weak, and sometimes the world speaks louder in our ears, persuading us to forget Lord's love and care toward our lives. It is not easy to be loyal, as Asa was not. Asa forgot God's promises, and he also forgot that The Lord keeps his eyes upon us, and in every where.

"The Lord keeps close watch over the whole world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to him." 16:12

When Asa became a strong and powerful king, he started acting foolishly. He forgot God's prophecy, and so he was always at war; he became angry and began treating some of the people cruelty. He also got ill of a severe foot disease, but even then he did not turn to the Lord for help, but to doctors. He died.

Have you reflect about the battles that we face in our daily life? Are we looking for Lord and hearing his words, his promises, his love, his care, or, we are looking for people's advice?

Listen to The God, the Saviour Lord with all your heart and your soul!!!

Friendship

Today I would like to write about "Friendship". I am really blessed with friends around the world, and there are many that I don't know in flesh, because they are from this virtual world. I know their pictures, some of their thoughts, believes; I would say, I have an overview of their lives, and this is absolutely great!

Some years ago, I had a chance to meet Linda, a Swedish girl who worked with me in Brazil. Our relationship is very close, and for many times you had that special time for a cup of coffee, and for Linda, always black, strong, and no sugar. And for me? On the opposite, always very sweet, and not so strong, please.

I moved to Scotland, and we still share so many things. Linda introduced me to the Blog World, as she is the one who has six blogs, an expertise in the subject.

Now, she is celebrating the newest one Mamma's Coffee Corner, and there is a contest on joined with her friend Revka, RS Designs, who made its new hearder. Congrats!!! The site is absolutely delicate!!! Well, I hope I can win a header for my blog very soon.

This post is all about love. You win, I win, we win, because we love each other, and this is the love of God...

Love is patient,

love is kind and is not jealous;

love does not brag and is not arrogant,

Corinthians 1:13-4

A Prayer For Help

I have heard a lot about "bullying" lately. Maybe, people don't have an entirely clear conception of what it means, like me. When I heard about it for the first time, I had to search on the internet to find out the real meaning and an explanation for this kind of behaviour in school and in the work environment.

First we need to understand what is bullying. Children and young people have described bullying as:

being called names;
being teased ;
being pushed or pulled about;
being hit or attacked ;

having your bag and other possessions taken and thrown around;
having rumours spread about you;
being ignored and left out;
being forced to hand over money or possessions;
being attacked or teased or called names because of your religion or colour;
being attacked or teased or called names because of your sexuality;

Many people can be so worried, scared, upset, and devastated that they can't work well at school or in their jobs. It can make them feel they are no good, that there is something wrong with them, and it can also get them away from social communities as well as to extreme ends such as suicide.

Yes, the Bible helps us and teaches us how to pray. I don't know who all my readers are, but I hope It can help anyway.

If you do not know what to say, or how you can cope, just let Jesus do the whole job.

The PSalm 70 is a Prayer for Help

"O God, make speed to save me; •
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Let those who seek my life

be put to shame and confusion; •
let them be turned back and disgraced

who wish me evil.
Let those who mock and deride me •
turn back because of their shame.
But let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; •
let those who love your salvation say always, 'Great is the Lord!'
As for me, I am poor and needy; •
come to me quickly, O God.
You are my help and my deliverer; •
O Lord, do not delay.

O God, our helper and defender,deliver us in our weakness, answer our pray, that we may see your glory in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

You Are Loved, Don't Give Up

JOSH GROBAN LYRICS You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)

Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
When you're heart's heavyI...
I will lift it for you
Don't give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps youI...
I will break it for you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved
Don't give up
It's just the hurt that you hide
When you lost insideI...
I will be there to find you
Don't give up
Because you want to burn bright
If darkness blinds youI...
I will shine to guide you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved
You are loved
Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
Don't give up
Every one is to be heard
You are loved

Don't Give Up, You Are Loved

Gratitude

Everybody has a routine to follow, and with me it is no different. Everyday, I wake up about seven o'clock, prepare breakfast, watch the news, sometimes ironing, washing clothes, usually doing some house chores. I have also spent many hours on the Internet reading emails, posting, looking for interesting sites, and new opportunities as a WAHM. Lately, the blogging world has fascinated me. It brought some excitement to have my own space, in fact three, to write about my Christian life.

Today is special, the sun is shining in the blue and bright sky, with no clouds. I couldn't stay at home. I changed my clothes in a flash, took the dog and we went for a walk. I love being outside, walking, smelling nature, meeting people and some other dogs. I need to tell you that I have a Walkman radio I got at Christmas, and I take with me all the time, so that I can listen to music, hear discussions in order to improve my English. Some other times, I take it with me, but I generally take the chance for praying, so I put the radio off, since I don't want to break the level of that very special spiritual moment.

Anyway, this morning I prayed and right after I put the radio on, the first song I listened to was a beautiful one that cheered up my heart. As well, a person started speaking about "prayer", which I was not expecting, and then the song "You Are Loved, Don't Give Up" (Josh Groban).

It is wonderful to realize that everything was in the same level, GOD'S LOVE, and from my heart I can say that I feel gratitude for the life I am living.

I thank Lord for His care, His love in every single detail, from the time I open my eyes in the morning, to the time they are shut.

I love you my LORD

"O Lord, our Lord, your greatness is seen in all the world!

Your praise reaches up to the heavens;

...

When I look at the sky, shich you have made,

at the moon and the star, which you set in their places-..." PSalm 8:1-3

My Message To Every Mommy

Today is Mother's Day in Brazil.

I would like to say that every mummy deserves the respect and love. To all my mummy friends do teach your kids with much love, they won't forget you.

And for every daughter and son, show how much love you have for your mummy. It is a comfort to know the kids are around and close in our lives.

Proverbs 22:6

" Train up a child in the way he should go;even when he is old he will not depart from it."