tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45848569023114389332024-02-06T21:47:49.505-08:00Shane's DeskRichard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-70554101053112799682016-08-08T12:45:00.000-07:002016-08-08T12:45:52.688-07:00Action!This is a recent message I did at New Beginning Church at Moscow on being doers of the word! <br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/buAbdENbTN4" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-72801831946666797132016-07-18T06:53:00.000-07:002016-07-18T06:53:11.049-07:00Here's a recent message at delivered at New Beginning Church at Moscow<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJozTEIeUnQ" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-84700815839023466082016-05-18T12:51:00.000-07:002016-05-18T12:51:05.419-07:00Testimony about getting off Heroin and Carrying a cross all across the USA<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ECANhFhsYj0" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-6968535723539701912016-04-04T09:52:00.002-07:002016-04-04T09:52:25.294-07:00Todd Carr's Story of God healling him from Heroin<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KiNBBhAoC4Y" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-34986147995857591342016-02-09T16:21:00.001-08:002016-02-09T16:21:30.771-08:00A Message on Grudges and How we treat peopleSince I have been preaching on occasion I thought it would be good to start posting some of them. This is the most recent! <br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O0oJlhCwtN0" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-90641777273987914712016-02-06T06:00:00.003-08:002016-02-06T06:01:54.706-08:00Lack of updates and videoSorry for the lack of updates. I became the only employee at the tv station where I work back in June 2015 which drastically changed my workload. Here is a project I have been working on titled addiction. I am currently doing a kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1261912712/addiction.<br />
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Here is what it looks like so far! It's a wonderful story of overcoming addiction!<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJNR43DmYrU" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-88732678128204915682015-11-13T06:16:00.000-08:002015-11-13T06:16:09.116-08:00Update!It's been a long while since I've posted. I've been very busy and here is one of the things I've been busy doing! A lyric video for christian artist Jimmy Dooley! <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/umq9XLLBcsc?list=PLDcW5PU8c_TWcx--_mXprMz7L93UpJ5OQ" width="560"></iframe>Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-17857232316022971112015-07-16T13:28:00.001-07:002015-07-16T13:28:02.013-07:00Seasons<h1 class="passage-display">
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<span class="text Eccl-3-1" id="en-KJV-17361"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:</span></div>
<span class="text Eccl-3-2" id="en-KJV-17362"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-3" id="en-KJV-17363"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-4" id="en-KJV-17364"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-5" id="en-KJV-17365"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-6" id="en-KJV-17366"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-7" id="en-KJV-17367"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-8" id="en-KJV-17368"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-9" id="en-KJV-17369"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-10" id="en-KJV-17370"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-11" id="en-KJV-17371"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>He
hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world
in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh
from the beginning to the end.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-12" id="en-KJV-17372"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.</span><br />
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<span class="text Eccl-3-12" id="en-KJV-17372">Seasons of change happen in our lives when we are ready and most often when we are not. We got through job changes, changes in our family, finances, and our friendships. How do we handle those? Do we get angry? Insecure? Lost?</span><br />
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<span class="text Eccl-3-12" id="en-KJV-17372">The scriptures above tell us that we will go through many seasons in life. In these changes we must trust God and hold tight to the knowledge that He knows what He is doing. It's in these seasonal changes we grow in our faith and develop character. Character is defined as </span> the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality<br />
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If you are in a season of change know that you aren't alone. God said we would all go through these. Trust Him! Hold on tight and know He knows what is best. Let go of the past and look forward. I will finish with this scripture. <br />
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Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-68423539912670857932015-05-28T04:13:00.001-07:002015-05-28T04:13:37.993-07:00New Video! Biblical Inspiration 2!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SqiD_ZEhkCw" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-37149108243967122292015-03-15T06:34:00.001-07:002015-03-15T06:34:19.367-07:00Forgiveness videoThis is a short video I did on forgiveness using scripture and nature! <br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eThh6zG7FJU" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-46940477012726665432015-02-16T15:33:00.001-08:002015-02-16T15:34:10.794-08:00Peaceful<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NCd_gZ0dQc8" width="480"></iframe>I went out for a walk and put together this video. Hope you like it!Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-58688763633191161602015-01-04T06:21:00.000-08:002015-01-04T06:21:20.145-08:00Biblical InspirationHere is a video I shot called Biblical Inspiration 1. The video is scripture with nature backgrounds and music by Kevin Macleod. I hope you enjoy it!<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tLE4qwLvN4w" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-2645557162420983912014-12-11T10:24:00.001-08:002014-12-11T10:24:12.225-08:00PeaceYou know that feeling when you have nothing to do, no where to be and all the bills are paid. For a lot of people that is peace and don't get me wrong it's a great place to be. In most of our lives it takes what we deem is the perfect day to get there. Let's see what we can find in scripture about peace.<br />
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Lord, You will establish peace for us, For You have also done all our works in us.</div>
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You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.</div>
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Peace I leave with you, My peace I
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Alright, I have added verses from the Old Testament, Psalms and a couple from John. What stands out to you? For me it starts with making sure I'm doing good and seeking peace. How do we seek peace? Don't do evil things. Let us be honest with ourselves..when we do something bad does it keep you up at night? If you tell a lie does it take all you can to keep the lie covered up? That makes sense.</div>
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It's often noted in the Bible despite me not posting scriptures that even Jesus needed time alone with God the Father. In order for us to find God who the scripture above says gives peace when need that alone time. It may be your drive to work or starting the day in prayer. It might be when you go for a walk. Those are just a few ideas. If you wait until the end of the day it usually makes it tough to find that peace because you are physically and emotionally drained.</div>
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In John 14:27 Jesus says He leaves peace with you. He goes on to say "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." If we believe He is who He says He is then we should know nothing is impossible for Him and that He also knows the hairs on our heads. God is involved in our lives everyday. How much you want to be involved with Him is totally up to you! Our lives aren't meant to be lived from worry to worry or trial to trial. We were made to live in peace.</div>
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Next time you feel that anxiety coming up in your mind, where you pulse is racing and everything is spirally out of control..STOP! Find some time away with God by taking a walk, talking to God in a quiet place where not only you can talk but also listen. I won't guarantee you will hear an audible voice but a scripture may come to mind. You might find just getting it out to God makes you feel better. Finally it will let you know how deep your faith really goes.</div>
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Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-75241870067431463932014-11-14T05:37:00.001-08:002014-11-14T05:37:49.963-08:00LoveLove is one of the words that we probably all have some variations in our personal definitions. We know when we feel love and the joy that it brings to our lives. Lets take a look at some Bible verses on love.<br />
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The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."</div>
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wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It
always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love
never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where
there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it
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Alright lets take a look at just the few verses above on love. We learn very quickly that we are to love others such as our neighbors and even our enemies. That's not an easy thing to do but God gives us directions in how we are to love others. In Romans 13:10 it says love does no harm to it's neighbor and in 1 Corinthians(13) basically the chapter what love is and how great love is. To finish up we are to bear with one another in love. I read that in my head to say to overlook flaws in love. My opinion and not a fact.</div>
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Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-85608693453987089592014-09-15T15:44:00.001-07:002014-09-15T15:44:52.894-07:00He Can Use You!Have you ever felt like God couldn't possibly use you? Do you think that the life you lived before you came to know God is holding you back? Here a few examples of men God used in the Bible.<br />
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Paul-the apostle Paul was a persecutor of the church. He was out to stamp out Christianity. But God revealed Himself to Paul and used him as the primary(most written) writer of the New Testament.<br />
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King David-King David was a man after God's own heart. But he was an adult-er, murder, lied, etc. But God still used him.<br />
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Matthew- Matthew was one of Jesus's disciples. He was a tax collector. One of the most despised jobs then and honestly they aren't very popular now. God still used him and called him as one of the twelve disciples.<br />
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Peter-Peter was one of Jesus's disciples as well. Peter was emotional, doubted and even denied knowing Jesus. Still he was forgiven and God still used him after Jesus's death.<br />
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These are just a few examples of the many people God has used. They like many of us could have made excuses as to why they couldn't serve God or be used by God. They could have gone their own way or given up altogether when the times got tough. God still had his hand on them despite their shortcomings in the past and some in the future. Our job is to repent and trust God. Does that mean we won't struggle sometimes? No of course not. Jesus is the only one who was perfect we strive to be like Him. Jesus is the standard. Not your neighbor, Pastor or the preacher on television. When we give our lives over to Christ we put off the old things and are made new. We don't seek out the things we did before we were saved. We hunger and thirst for Him, His will and His plan.<br />
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Next time you find yourself getting down and doubting you are of any use to God, open your bible and see He can use anyone..that includes you!Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-24744431879729441632014-08-10T04:44:00.000-07:002014-08-10T04:44:12.097-07:00Put on the ArmorThis might be one of the simple posts I will ever make. We are all in a battle if we aren't we are going to be in one. So we need to put on our armor.<br />
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Eph 6:10-17 (NIV) ...Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on <em>the full armour of God</em>
so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our
struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against
the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the
full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able
to <em>stand your ground,</em> and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with <span style="background: #DDEEFF;"><strong>the belt of truth</strong></span> buckled round your waist, with <span style="background: #DDEEFF;"><strong>the breastplate of righteousness</strong></span> in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from <span style="background: #DDEEFF;"><strong>the gospel of peace</strong></span>. In addition to all this, take up <span style="background: #DDEEFF;"><strong>the shield of faith</strong></span>, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take <span style="background: #DDEEFF;"><strong>the helmet of salvation</strong></span> and the <span style="background: #DDEEFF;"><strong>sword of the Spirit</strong></span>, which is the word of God.<br />
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Each day I make sure I pray the armor of God upon me before I leave the house. I also pray for a hedge of protection to be around me and my family. Job 1:10 "Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he
has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and
herds are spread throughout the land.<br />
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God put a hedge around Job to keep him safe. Satan himself had to come to God in order to attack Job. We all need to put on our armor and get the hedge of protection up and around our families everyday. God has given us the tools for protection and battle. Take them up daily. Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-65713774243366570812014-07-08T08:28:00.000-07:002014-07-08T08:28:02.227-07:00Battles are constantIn our lives we are going to go through plenty of battles. Just because we get deeper into our walks with God it doesn't mean the battles quit coming. John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this
world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the
world." God calls us to have peace during these battles. You can easily see if you have peace during these times by how many people you talk to about it(phone calls, emails, not being able to keep your mind off the problem). When we have peace we spend that time with God. I'm not saying it's not great to have people you can talk to but it's even better when you spend that time with God.<br />
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<span class="p">An example I like to use when thinking about peace is imagine you are in a small wooden row boat on a river. At times the river is quiet and we can just drift along checking on occasion how the boat is doing and just making sure it's going in the right direction. Life is calm and we are just enjoying the ride. We have seasons of life where it is like this. Everything is going our way and we can recover from previous battles and just be thankful it's over. Then the rapids hit and the boat rocks and forth, we have to be careful of rocks jutting up out of the water, flipping the boat over or springing a leak in the boat. How do we handle that? Are you able to keep that peace that was there when the boat was drifting or are you so flustered you can hardly think straight?</span><br />
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<br />Psalm 139:23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. God will test you. If you ask for things in your life like opportunities to serve, to move up in a job or to minister more He will try your heart. I often think of it like this have you ever seen when someone put glass into a fire and shapes it into a lamp, or a pot? The heat changes the shape of the glass and the final result is something very beautiful. God will do that to us. It's under the heat and pressure that He can really shape us. How do you react when things don't go your way? What do you do when the furnace b<span class="p">reaks and you don't have the money? What is your reaction when someone talks badly about you and tells lies? He is watching you. He wants to know that He can trust you so He can use you.</span><br />
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<span class="p">So when the battles come please keep your eyes on God and read His word, pray and I hope it helps you to remember the examples given above. You aren't alone in battles and you won't outgrow them. God is there and He's watching you too as they happen.</span>Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-84242739422907525812014-05-04T06:47:00.000-07:002014-05-04T06:47:54.922-07:00A few testimonies to shareHey everyone! I've been busy shooting testimonies for tv and youtube and thought I would share them. Now testimonies are great because no two are the same. Your story is different from my story. Our experiences and backgrounds are different. God uses us all differently. So here are testimonies by Jeff Plummer and Jeff Smith.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FHu6jR6MZTg" width="560"></iframe><br />Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-40341800267211652102014-04-18T15:36:00.000-07:002014-04-18T15:36:13.796-07:00A Sermon from Smith WigglesworthThere are times when I am at a loss for words and I don't always have a message to post here. So I will post a message from a man who truly served God.<br />
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A Life of Perfect Activity by Smith Wigglesworth <br />
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My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. <br />
--Philippians 4:19<br />
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Scripture reading: Acts 5:14-42<br />
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Only believe! God will not fail you, beloved. It is impossible for God
to fail. Believe God; rest in Him. The Bible is the most important book
in the world. But some people have to be pressed in before they can be
pressed on. Oh, this glorious inheritance of holy joy and faith, this
glorious baptism in the Holy Spirit--it is a perfected place. "All
things have become new" (2 Cor. 5:17), because "you are Christ's, and
Christ is God's" (1 Cor. 3:23).<br />
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God means for us to walk in this royal way. When God opens a door, no
man can shut it (Rev. 3:8). John made a royal way, and Jesus walked in
it. Jesus left us the responsibility of allowing Him to bring forth
through us the greater works (John 14:12). Jesus left His disciples with
much and with much more to be added until God receives us in that Day. <br />
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When we receive power, we must stir ourselves up with the truth that we
are responsible for the need around us. God will supply all our need so
that the need of the needy may be met through us. God has given us a
great indwelling force of power. If we do not step into our privileges,
it is a tragedy. <br />
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There is no standing still. "As He is, so are we in this world" (1John
4:17). "We are the offspring of God" (Acts 17:29), and we have divine
impulses. After we have received, we will have power. We have been
focusing too much on feeling the power. God is waiting for us to act.
Jesus lived a life of perfect activity. He lived in the realm of divine
appointment. <br />
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We must dare to press on until God comes forth in mighty power. May God
give us the hearing of faith so that the power may come down like a
cloud. Press on until Jesus is glorified and multitudes are gathered in.
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Thought for today: God's rest is an undisturbed place where heaven bends to meet you. Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-70830465244553815652014-03-09T16:14:00.000-07:002014-03-09T16:14:40.629-07:00Joy is Powerful!In our lives as Christians(believers in God(Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who serve Him) we can get stagnant, bored at times and lifeless in our daily walk. What can we do to find that joy that now might be alluding us? What is joy? Lets take a look at joy!<br />
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Joy is defined as a noun as <span>a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. That's a pretty wonderful feeling. For some of us it might be easy to see it in our childhoods, or in the life of our own child. They have joy all the time. Children bounce back quickly from many things that as adults we might tend to dwell on. Think back when was the last time you felt joy? </span><br />
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Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the
author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him
endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of
the throne of God.</div>
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For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,</div>
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For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but
rejoicing comes in the morning.</div>
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So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.</div>
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Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.</div>
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Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.</div>
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May the God of hope fill you with
all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with
hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.</div>
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Nehemiah 8:10</h3>
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<span class="text Neh-8-10" id="en-KJV-12504"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Then
he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and
send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is
holy unto our <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is your strength.</span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-28-7">We see in the verses that joy is often accompanied by peace, encouragement, and in song. The joy of the Lord is your strength stands out to me the most of these verses. How do you feel when you are joyful? You feel strong, confident, at peace, etc. Joy is a powerful thing it can change a person with a downcast heart into a glowing, smiling, confident person that is contagious to others. It brings life where ever </span></span>it goes. Joy is like a light in a dark place!</div>
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When we lack joy often we feel tired, discouraged, distracted and lost. It's in that place we need God most. Since He is our provider of joy how can we get it? Lets find a few ways!</div>
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If joy is lacking in my life there are a few things I tend to do to get myself back on track. Here we go...</div>
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1. Sing and listen to praise and worship music. (You can't help but be uplifted as positive, joyful, Godly music pours into your soul. You have probably heard you are what you eat, well it applies to our media consumption as well.)</div>
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2. Read Psalms in the Bible. (These chapters and verses are once again praising God and they lift our spirit by reading positive, encouraging and of course the Word of God.)</div>
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3. Let worry go and focus on the things you are thankful for. (Starting the day thanking God for the many blessings you have like running water, electricity, heat, air conditioning, food, eyes that can see, that you can breathe is a great place to start every day!)</div>
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4. Pray! (Realize that life is not hopeless! God is in control and He is listening to you!)</div>
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So if you are going through one of those tough seasons in life find your way back to the Word of God, pray, praise, worship, and thank Him! He is still there no matter what season you are in!</div>
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Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-65326192167301399902014-02-23T14:10:00.001-08:002014-02-24T04:45:51.200-08:00WorryingWorry is something most of us do from time to time but what does it mean? Worry is defined in the NIV Bible as to feel anxious or uneasy. It's easy to picture someone pacing or not being able to sit still. You just can't get comfortable. What do you worry about? What does worry say about our faith? Lets take a look at the subject of worry.<br />
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Matthew 6:25-34</h3>
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<span class="text Matt-6-25" id="en-NIV-23308">Do Not Worry</span></h3>
<span class="text Matt-6-25"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>“Therefore I tell you, do not worry
about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what
you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than
clothes?</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-26" id="en-NIV-23309"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-27" id="en-NIV-23310"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life<sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NIV-23310a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6:25-34&#fen-NIV-23310a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup>?</span></span><br />
<span class="text Matt-6-28" id="en-NIV-23311"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-29" id="en-NIV-23312"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-30" id="en-NIV-23313"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">30 </sup>If
that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and
tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you
of little faith?</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-31" id="en-NIV-23314"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">31 </sup>So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-32" id="en-NIV-23315"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">32 </sup>For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-33" id="en-NIV-23316"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">33 </sup>But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-34" id="en-NIV-23317"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">34 </sup>Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.</span></span><br />
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<span class="text Matt-6-34" id="en-NIV-23317"><span class="woj">In this passage we can clearly see that Jesus is telling us how much we are worth. He compares us to birds? Our worth is more than those. He then goes on to question how much faith can we have if we worry about things such as clothes, food, and drinks. We learn that non believers run after such things but we being believers should not worry but seek God and these things will be given to us. </span></span><br />
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<span class="text Matt-6-34" id="en-NIV-23317"><span class="woj"> It sounds so easy but often we will go and complain to a friend, coworker, family member about our fears of having enough. It's our job to seek God and trust Him, to have faith He will provide. In the Concise Bible Commentary by Don Fleming it says Believers should trust in God and put the interests of His kingdom first. They are under His rule and they should trust that as day to day difficulties arise, He will provide the answer. Let's look at some other verses.</span></span><br />
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Luke 12:24-34</h3>
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<span class="text Luke-12-24" id="en-NIV-25484"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!</span></span> <span class="text Luke-12-25" id="en-NIV-25485"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life<sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NIV-25485a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+12%3A24-34&version=NIV#fen-NIV-25485a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup>?</span></span> <span class="text Luke-12-26" id="en-NIV-25486"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?</span></span><br />
<span class="text Luke-12-27" id="en-NIV-25487"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.</span></span> <span class="text Luke-12-28" id="en-NIV-25488"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>If
that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today,
and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe
you—you of little faith!</span></span> <span class="text Luke-12-29" id="en-NIV-25489"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.</span></span> <span class="text Luke-12-30" id="en-NIV-25490"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">30 </sup>For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.</span></span> <span class="text Luke-12-31" id="en-NIV-25491"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">31 </sup>But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.</span></span><br />
<span class="text Luke-12-32" id="en-NIV-25492"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">32 </sup>“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.</span></span> <span class="text Luke-12-33" id="en-NIV-25493"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">33 </sup>Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.</span></span> <span class="text Luke-12-34" id="en-NIV-25494"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">34 </sup>For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.</span></span><br />
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John 14:27</h3>
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<span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.</span></span><br />
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Proverbs 12:25</h3>
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<span class="text Prov-12-25" id="en-NIV-16745"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Anxiety weighs down the heart,</span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-12-25">but a kind word cheers it up.</span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-12-25"><span class="crossverse"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26</a></span><br />Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.<span class="p"><br /></span> </span></span></div>
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<span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj"> </span></span><span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj">We see in the verses above that once again we are worth much to God and two we are told that worrying can not add a single hour to our lives. Worrying/Stress leaves us feeling fatigued and often frustrated because we are trying to figure everything out on our own. In other words to do things under our own power instead of trusting God. </span></span><br />
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<span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj">In John we see that peace God gives us. He tells us to not be troubled or afraid. Are you able to do this in your everyday life or are you left with your heart pounding in your chest at the end of the day unable to sleep. Lets see if we can dig a little deeper about why we worry.</span></span><br />
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<span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj">Proverbs 3:5</span></span><br />
<span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj">Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;</span></span><br />
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<span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj">Our fears come from not trusting God and trying to figure things out on our own. We drive ourselves crazy with questions like what if? why? how? when? It's in those moments we are trusting ourselves to make sense of things we aren't meant to make sense of. We are putting strain and stress on our minds and bodies because we are not resting, trusting and praying. So what can we do? </span></span><br />
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<span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj"> </span></span>Psalm 55:22<br />
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<span class="text Ps-55-22" id="en-NIV-14755"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Cast your cares on the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-55-22">and he will sustain you;</span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-55-22">the righteous be shaken.</span></span><br />
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-55-22"> </span></span>Philippians 4:6-7<br />
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<span class="text Phil-4-6" id="en-NIV-29449"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.</span> <span class="text Phil-4-7" id="en-NIV-29450"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.</span><br />
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<span class="text John-14-27" id="en-NIV-26696"><span class="woj">To sum things up we are to cast our cares, worries, fears, anxieties on God in every situation. We are to pray and thank Him. Our minds should be at peace trusting God and guarding our hearts so that worry doesn't return to our hearts. We have to believe that He knows what He is doing and that He knows best. That is faith! It is essential to our walks and belief in God. So I leave you with one last verse to think about before you turn to worry.</span></span><br />
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of
praise, think about these things. <br />
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So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.<br />
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For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.<br />
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Well it really says it all in the first verse. We are to do all things to the glory of God. The second verse tells us more that all things come from Him and through Him. He gets the glory. <br />
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Is it easy to give God the glory? If we aren't spending quiet time with Him, listening to Him, truly loving Him,..it's not easy. No matter what we are going through or where we are in life He should be getting the glory. You might be thinking I did the work, where was God when this happened or when that happened? Well since God created you didn't He do the work. He knew you before you were even born.<br />
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For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke
from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. <br />
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The scripture above tells us the prophecy comes from God. The Holy Spirit brings it about. We can't get into a mindset where we get up and tell everyone what God wants to do in their life without it coming from God. It's clear. He doesn't need our opinion or plan. He will send it when He wills it.<br />
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And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt
before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit
eternal life?” And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one
is good except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do
not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not
defraud, Honor your father and mother.’” And he said to him, “Teacher,
all these I have kept from my youth.” And Jesus, looking at him, loved
him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have
and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come,
follow me.” <br />
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We cannot do anything good apart from God. The scripture above is basically a man of pride. Nobody can live a perfectly sinless life. We are just not that good. It doesn't matter what we think we have done. Our blessings, talents, gifts, finances, relationships all came through God. He provided. He is our provider.<br />
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May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!</div>
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Give Him the glory! Let's not take the credit anymore. We are not perfect only God is! </div>
Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-85517543358980049072013-11-25T06:19:00.000-08:002013-11-25T06:19:39.573-08:00Seek God In Your DecisionsMatthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.<br />
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<span class="p">So here we are getting closer to Thanksgiving and God has put on my heart to ask are we seeking Him in our decisions? Do we pray about things or do we just react based on our own emotions, reasoning, thoughts or plans? We are just His creation...shouldn't we be seeking what He wants us to do in a given situation?</span><br />
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<br /><b>Psalm 25:9</b> <br /> <i>He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way.</i><br />
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<b>Proverbs 3:5-6</b> <i><br /> Trust in the LORD with all your
heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways
acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.</i><br />
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<i> </i><b>Proverbs 2:6-9</b> <i><br /> For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth
come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the
upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, Guarding the
paths of justice, And He preserves the way of His godly ones. Then you
will discern righteousness and justice And equity and every good course.</i><br />
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<i><b><i>Psalm 25:12-</i></b> <i><br /> Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the way he should choose.</i></i><br />
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<i><i> </i> </i><b>John 16:13</b> <i><br /> "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He
will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own
initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose
to you what is to come.</i><br />
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<b>Philippians 2:13</b> <i><br /> for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure</i><br />
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<b>James 1:5</b> <i><br />
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all
men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.</i><br />
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<b>Jeremiah 29:11</b> - <i><br />
'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans
for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.</i><br />
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<b>Proverbs 16:9</b>- <i><br /> The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.</i><br />
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So based on the Bible verses above He is looking to lead us but we must also be humble, trust God, acknowledge Him, seek wisdom, let Him guide us, direct us and He will put us on the path He has for us. It is so easy to reason something in your head and not seek God. Often we don't think we need His help unless we get into a real jam. Then we humble ourselves and cry out to Him with all we have. Wouldn't it be less painful and more wise to seek Him from the beginning? James 1:5 says above that God will give wisdom if we ask for it.<br />
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Now let's seek God in our decisions, trials and all that we are going through. We don't want to learn the hard way so let's do it God's way. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!<br />
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Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-38901095366770113312013-11-13T08:13:00.000-08:002013-11-13T08:13:49.549-08:00I can't go there but.....The tragedy in the Philippines has really grabbed my attention. The people there have lost homes, family members, basics like food, and clean water. The emotional toll(lack of hope) has to be heart breaking. Stepping over bodies, struggling to get the help and supplies they need are things that aren't going away. So what can we do?<br />
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1. Even if we can't go over there we can always pray. God hears our prayers and He knows their needs. <br />
2. We can send money. There are plenty of organizations at work over there. We can help.<br />
3. Help someone else go who has the opportunity.<br />
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Keep in mind just because you can't physically go there doesn't mean you can't help. I can't go over to Africa and dig wells but I can send money to help those who do. We can expect to be blessed for doing so. That shouldn't be our motivation but it can help when we doubt we are making an impact. It will also help us take our focus off ourselves. We can't live our entire life just worrying about us. There are plenty of people out there looking for help that you could provide. Sometimes it's just a conversation with someone who is feeling down. It might be that you can make a meal for someone who is having physical issues or just out of the hospital. Maybe you could help take care of the yard of someone who is elderly. God can move in mighty ways in our lives to bless others if we just make time.<br />
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Lets look at some examples from the bible about helping others.<br />
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Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
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Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down,
shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the
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But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need,
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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave
me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you
clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came
to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we
see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did
we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And
when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ ...
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What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does
not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is
poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them,
“Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things
needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it
does not have works, is dead.
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Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
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“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
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In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they
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Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.<br />
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Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584856902311438933.post-45459015029997906472013-10-19T09:58:00.000-07:002013-10-19T09:58:12.022-07:00Face To Face With GodIn my life when I've gone through some of the most painful things...I've often wondered why I didn't see His hands at work right in the moment or why I didn't hear Him. I would read His word and pray and then call everyone I know rehashing the issue over and over and over....<br />
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I the current battle I am going through I am being shaped, molded and taught everyday. In order to get to this place I had to come to the time when I only looked at Him. I had to quit making calls, listening to people's advice, wondering, worrying and whining. I had to get face to face with God keeping my eyes on Him. How did I do that? I will let you know.<br />
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1. I let Him break me.<br />
I had been fighting Him in some areas
of my life for so long that it took everything I had to try to control
things. I had to let go of my fear, cry plenty of tears and tell Him ok
I give up. I can't do this. Let's do it Your way.<br />
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2. I surrendered everything to His will.<br />
This was really hard because often when we pray we truly want things our way. We don't think about what God wants or His purpose for what is going on we just want it over and our way. I had to learn that and say whatever You want to do. If I am in Your way move me.<br />
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3. I learned to listen to Him.<br />
In order to do this I had to get quiet. That meant turning off the tv, radio, going somewhere alone where I wouldn't be interrupted. I had to make the effort. It was really tough at first because I just wanted to keep praying and not stop long enough for Him to get a word in. Then after a while I did start hearing from Him, when reading the Bible, sometimes I would be in the middle of something and He would tell me to go pray specifically for a situation or person. He would give me every word.<br />
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4. I had to learn to trust and obey Him<br />
Once God started talking to me in a way I could understand...I did pray for that so I wouldn't miss anything. He started telling me to do things I didn't want to do or was comfortable doing. I will give a few examples..He asked me to go and pray for a guest speaker at my church in front of everyone and the guy didn't even ask for it. That was so scary but I knew God was telling me to do it. Another time He asked me to do laundry for someone who didn't want me to do their laundry. I argued with Him about that one but I eventually gave in. That was so tough because I really didn't want to do it and I got angry but He had me do it. I started learning that He was going to keep testing me with different things He told me to do just to make sure I did trust Him and obey Him. It didn't happen overnight but once it started I had such great peace.<br />
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5. I had to put my cares aside.<br />
Talk about tough. I had to give over all my worries to Him. Every time I felt like I was under a spiritual attack or I let my fear get the best of me...He spoke to me about it. I can clearly remember one time where He said to me what is going to take for You to trust me? I immediately repented. A good way to put it is if you were in a desert with no food, or help of any kind from anyone but Him. A storm comes, then a legion of demons come mocking you and insulting you and threatening you. Instead of looking around and fearing it you look at God right in His face sitting in front of you and listen to Him. Talk about life changing.<br />
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Many times I felt like Peter when he stepped out of the boat and wanted to walk on the water to Jesus. It's a strange and scary feeling not knowing what He is going to ask you to do next but knowing He is there. I felt like a totally different person and that was really weird. But once you can start doing these things. You will experience a peace unlike any you have ever felt before. He will take you by the hand and guide you every step of every day. Just let Him. Richard Shane Reinerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628150663707736759noreply@blogger.com0