1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.
The Narrow and Wide Gates
13"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
A Tree and Its Fruit
15"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
21"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'
The Wise and Foolish Builders
24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."
Jesus' admonition to self-examination (7:1-5), warning that few will enter God's kingdom (vv. 13-14), observation that one's behavior reveals one's character (vv. 15-20) and caution that our lives and not just lips must acknowledge Christ (vv. 21-23) suitably climax in his final warning that only those who obey his teaching will endure the judgment (vv. 24-27).
How can my words be effective if my actions don't show the same ? I must be more patient and obedeient and let go and let God ! He needs me to be mindful, and pray and reach out in love. He will do the changing, both in me and in others. He knows our needs. He knows our weakness. He knows what is in our hearts. I must put my faith into action and pray believing that He will, He is able, He is my Lord.
We must love one another and show our love for Jesus in our actions everyday! He is the Light of the World, the Wonderful Counselor, the Living Water, the Bread of Life.
Good Morning? I have to say I have not been the most patient person this morning. I sort of lost my cool with the insurance company, the pharmacy, the doctor's office and I apologized to them. It is so frustrating to have to explain the same things over and over again to different people in every office you call, after listening to all the instructions to speak this or punch this number or leave a message and then people don't really listen closely 'cause they don't really have the time. What is this deal that doctors are so busy they have to hire people who are not doctors to see their patients for them. So who is doing the doctoring? Sorry for ranting on. Now I must take my own advice and be still and give all these worries to God. He is bigger than any problem I have. He is able to take care of it. He is able to give me peace. Love, Meme
Proverbs 19:11 A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control.
Sing a lullaby. Oh, sing! Let the little sheep bells ring. Gently now, you woolly sheep, Sing the Prince of peace to sleep. That little Prince, so humbly born, would someday die with cross and thorn, But, raised by God to life above, now rules the earth with peace and love. No earthly throne sets Him apart. Instead, He rules within each heart, and when we all our struggling cease, We feel His love. We know His peace.
Sing, you heavens! Sing, you earth! Sing about the Christmas birth. Sin and death and war shall cease. He's come, the tiny Prince of Peace.
Let us remember that the good news of the baby Jesus is the greatest Christmas gift ever given, and it doesn’t cost a dime to share that with those on our gift-list this year.
What a beautiful day! The sun is shining - and the dust is showing on my tv and tables and chairs. See why I like cloudy days?
I love the Christmas season....It is so full of hope and promise....God's promise in the Blessed Birth of His Son Jesus. Just think of that night and that wondrous star in the sky. And angels singing, rejoicing, telling the Good News!
We can sing, rejoice and tell the Good News today and everyday. It is such a wonderful story to share with people. Why do we find it so hard to do that with the people we meet everyday? There is nothing on earth better to tell someone than the Good News of Jesus - the Prince of Peace. The Love, Mercy and Saving Grace. Praise God in Glory for this Wonderful, Amazing Gift!!!
There have been so many days in my life that I could not sing or did not feel like singing or just thought I would never sing again. You know what? God had other plans for me. For He made me see that no matter what ~ my soul could sing. His Mighty Love and Grace and Mercy are really something to sing about!
Well my voice may not be what it used to be but the song is sweeter than ever for I have been forgiven of so much.
Choose today to sing from your soul!
Praise and Worship!
Psalm 66:1 Make a joyfulnoise unto God, all ye lands:
Psalm 81:1 Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyfulnoise unto the God of Jacob.
Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyfulnoise to the rock of our salvation.
Psalm 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyfulnoise unto him with psalms.
Psalm 98:4 Make a joyfulnoise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Psalm 98:6 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyfulnoise before the LORD, the King.
Psalm 100:1 Make a joyfulnoise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
(KJV) Psalm 72:6 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
How beautiful and exciting to stand on my porch in the night and experience the refreshing rain pouring down all around me on the night before last. And then yesterday to stand at the window and watch the amazing little balls of ice fall from the sky and bounce all around in the wind. Then before long there was that bright lovely sunshine glowing in the calmness after the storm.
Oh just open your eyes to see how beautifully Our Heavenly Father uses the rain and storms in our lives to bless us. He sent us His Son Jesus to save us. We fall into His loving arms and safely hang on while the wind is blowing and the rain is falling all around. He holds us and wipes away our tears of fear and sadness. He carries us into the warmth of His sunshine after the storm. Sure there are a few things blown away and knocked over and tossed about. He helps us pick up the pieces and straighten it all up. He asks us to trust Him and love Him and realize that He has us right there safe and sound in His arms.
Our God is So Big...So Mighty...I love that children's song. His is bigger than the rain, the hail, the wind, our fears, our problems, our imaginations. Just rest in His arms and feel His love and grace. He is The Almighty God - The Everlasting Father - The Prince of Peace.
The sun comes out after the storm. The Son is with us thru the storm and after the storm. Just trust in His Love. Enjoy the wonderful blessings raining down on you today.
Here's wishing you love and peace today ....... Meme
