Words Out of Their Mouth

Sometimes taking the words right out of someone's mouth (or album, for that matter) can be just like God saying them right to your face. Someone did that for me yesterday... and I don't even know if they knew it. Nah. I don't even think they did.

Now I'm gonna take the words right out of someone different's words, and relay them to you.

Hope it blesses you.

Tell me I’m forgiven and loved
‘Cause I hear it from the street corner preached, yes
On how God is love and how man can be clean
But my joy has been on holiday
And my peace has almost passed away
Tell me I’m forgiven and free

O I tried and tried to rectify my hopeless situation
But I bought the lie I still have work to do
Now I’m working nine to five like I can earn my own salvation
But there is no condemnation in You

O whisper to me now that it’s for real
‘Cause in the silence of these walls righteousness lost its appeal
Dirty deeds have done me in
O but that can’t stop the faithful friend
Giving mercy once again as You heal
Here it is I’m feeling it

O He died, He died to rectify my hopeless situation
And His blood commands my guilt to leave
Now on Calvary I stand
Empty pockets, open hands
O there is no condemnation for me

Child, you’re forgiven and loved
Child, you’re forgiven and loved
Child, you’re forgiven
And child, you are loved
Child, you’re forgiven and loved

-Jimmy Needham, Forgiven and Loved

Much love, Tara K

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The 1st Commandment with a Promise

Interested in the first commandment with a promise? Here it is:

Honor your father and mother. The promise? That it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Ephesians 6:1-3

How about that? Sounds easy enough. There's a little more to it...

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. vs. 4

Be the godly example. Follow that godly example. You will not only be obeying an earthly father, but the heavenly one as well. And He will be pleased.

Much love, Tara K

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Christians, The Hypocrites

Christians are often called hypocrites. Why? Because the world expects so much more out of our behaviors and actions than just any ordinary person. And for good reason:

...I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:1-3

There IS more expected out of us. And it first comes from God. Be the example you want to see.

Much love and in Him, Tara K

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Be Like Paul.

Not too long ago, I read through Galatians. I was reminded how I want to be as bold, fierce and committed as Paul. He never held back. I get so motivated any time I read anything he has written.

Our youth pastor preached this Sunday as our senior pastor was away. He motivated me as well as he spoke about being the HANDS, FEET and SPLEEN of Jesus. Pretty great, right?

So it got me to thinking- What can I do DAILY to be these things, and to be as fierce with them as Paul was? By using the fearlessness of Paul, and serving people above ourselves on a daily... even hourly basis... What kind of difference can we make? Seems like it would make ALL the difference, eh? What about going wherever we can, committed as Paul?

It's a thought to think on... I think.

Much love, Tara K

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Freedom. Freedom! Freedom!!! FREEDOM!!!!

It is for FREEDOM that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again...

You who are trying to be justified by law...have fallen away from grace. But by faith we eagerly await...righteousness...

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

The one who is throwing you into confusion will pay the penalty, whoever he may be.

You...were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature, rather, serve one another in love... Love your neighbor as yourself.

So I say, LIVE BY THE SPIRIT, and you will not gratify the desires of sinful nature... ...if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. AGAINST SUCH THINGS THERE IS NO LAW... Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep IN STEP with the Spirit.

Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should RESTORE HIM GENTLY... Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, for each one should carry HIS OWN LOAD.

Do not be deceived. God cannot be mocked. A MAN REAPS WHAT HE SOWS. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction, the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. LET US NOT BECOME WEARY IN DOING FOOD, FOR AT THE PROPER TIME WE WILL REAP A HARVEST IF WE DO NOT GIVE UP.

May I never boast EXCEPT IN THE CROSS of our Lord Jesus Christ... What counts is A NEW CREATION.

Verses taken from Galatians 5 & 6

Freedom in Christ. Live by the Spirit. Love your neighbor as yourself.

Pretty good advice, Paul.

Much love, Tara K

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Fall In Love

Happy Near Year and Snow Day, everyone! So many of our new year's resolutions involve our career goals or weight loss... which are really important! It's always so great and essential to keep our health at a priority. And as far as career goals, it's also a great thing to keep following big dreams and aspirations, especially those that will make a potentially stable life for your family.

One resolution I think we often look over as an option could be to read our bibles through (again, if we have before). And not just read it, but fall in so much love with it that we can't get enough of it- when it becomes our source of life and every breath. And what about the resolution option to fall in love with everyone around you? We often find comfort in our groups of favorite people, and those of positive, godly influence should be that group. Do not be mislead: "Bad company corrupts good character." 1 Corinthians 15:33. And this is essential. But we also need to fall in love with EVERYONE around us. Those who need God and don't have Him. How else will they know Him if we are not in love with God? Surely the Holy Spirit will do it's part, but so should we. And not even out of duty. But love.

I pray you find so much love in your heart that you can't contain the beats. Metaphorically, of course. :)

Happy New Year!

Tara K

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Plant it. Grow it. Be it.

Plant it. Grow it. Be it. Be the strength you've been given.

God can give you the strength to do anything. Whether you are in bondage, a situation you can't get out of, a path to destruction, in an unhealthy relationship, are depressed or fearful... God will give you the strength you ask for.

...I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn't have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Paul in Philippians 4:10-13

Cast all your cares upon The One who cares most.

Tara K

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