Lots of Meaningful Scripture

Colossians 3
1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
5Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
6For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
7In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
8But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
10And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
11Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
18Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

I was reading this last night. Such a full chapter. I just want to dwell on some of the great charges found in this chapter. So many things to work on.....For instance. I know for me sometimes I have trouble focusing on the Above. This is very dangerous as the word says, the wrath of God may be upon those children of disobedience. The Wrath of God is something to be feared. We should be shewing forth fruits such as mercy, kindness, humbleness. And lets not forget Charity.
1 Corinthians 13:4 (King James Version)
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
8Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

I love loving. I know that sounds funny, but I Love loving. Yet, I have to be careful with myself, as we think about the kinds of Love that we love with. I know for me my intentions for Love can be totally wrong. Giving love intending to receive. This is not the Love that is talked about here. The Love of Christ is what we must strive for. Christ's Love has never failed us, and won't. Thank you Jesus. Thank you for Unconditional Love. For loving a sinner like me. Help me to Love Everyone with THY Love.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
When I read this it makes me strive to really compare what I do throughout the week with this list above.
For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
This was the same verse on in Amplified version. To me it really spells it out better, for those of us who sometimes don't always understand KJV.
It's convicting to read this list and realize that I could do so much better with my time. I've always heard people say that if we want to get something done, we Must make time for it. WE CANNOT just fit in the Word of God. It never works. That small amount of time that is left at the end of the day will always be filled with something else. Or in the mornings, I'll just sleep for fifteen more minutes. No one said it would be easy. I want to challenge everyone, if you don't already, to sacrifice and increase your devotion time. I speak to myself moreso. It starts with me.
I would welcome any thoughts on this matter at this time. Thanks!

So I can't stop Blogging

Alright. Most of you know me. You knew it was only a matter of time before I would actually start a blog and become addicted. Partly the reason I never did was I thought I didn't have enough time. I don't, nevertheless, I would let that stop me. So, about myself......I work at a Funeral Home. I am a Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice. I work long hours and at weird times. I've experienced pain and loss and want to help those who are in similar situations. My mother and many grandparents have gone to see Jesus in His Glory. I was able to hold onto that and use this job to make sense of my life. I am a very passionate person. I have a big heart, which consequently gets in the way a lot. God has given it to me to use to help others. This is what I am trying to do. So. now that I've posted boatloads today. It's time to hear from my readers. I love you all

My Prayer

I've just been feeling lately that I as a Christian have not been measuring up to my miniscule end of the Covenant between My Heavenly Father and me. So I would just like to start with a prayer to help me remember always what my focus should be.
Father God, Maker of all things. The only one who was, and is, and is to come. I praise Thy Name. I thank Thee for Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lived among mortals and showed us the way. I'm thankful for thy word- The pathway to all things. I pray Father for this blog, that it may always be a glory and honor to thee. Thank thee for allowing me to do this and share my thoughts and prayers and love that thou has shown me. Grant me wisdom Father to say the right things and be an encouragement to other disciples of the Truth. For thou tells us that Love is the greatest. Help me to make my mission one of love to reach out and reflect thee. Only thee can make this possible. Forgive me Lord where I fall. I pray this blog will lift me up, and get me back to where I need to be. Thank thee for being so Faithful to thy promises. Help me to cling to that. Father protect those who read my blog that they may understand and be with them as they go about their day to day activities. Father I love each one of them. Help me to Pray for each one. I thank thee for thy spirit that lives in my heart. Help me to give everything I have to thee, holding nothing back. I pray thou wilt lift up all who read this .......In Jesus Precious Holy Name....AMEN

First Post

So, I gave into peer pressure and created a blog, it happens(=