Yahweh, Day 262

    Day 262

Yahweh: ... The God of Hosts ...

"Yahweh is the God of Hosts; Yahweh is His name."
Hosea 12:5 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)

Israel was constantly tempted to join hands with other nations for protection ... to worship other gods for the same ... and Yahweh has a consistent message for His people ... of all the things/gods they might look to for help and protection ... He, Yahweh, is the God above all gods/helps/securities.  

Thus the meaning of the title God of Hosts.  To whoever/whatever Israel might look to other than Yahweh, Yahweh is over them all.

This is in The Name.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Go to Jesus

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ... all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

 Shirley speaks today about ... listening.

Through the short life of my daughter she taught me how to be strong with the challenges she had. And because of the autism she never spoke a word but we grew together and she would communicate to me through my heart, I knew her needs, wants, ect. After her death of course the stabbing pain in my heart, yes I really know the term broken heart is real it is not a figure of speech, but she was communicating with me even after her death and as time passes the less the communication from her. Any way the best advise was what she sent to my heart "Do not let the pain rule or control you. I did not need to feel the pain anymore, and to go to Jesus.  So you need to have that same courage to let go so Jesus can carry you through. Let Jesus be your strength."  No I am not loony that is what she told me and it is working.

Shirley

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Shirley, and all who have lost a child. I pray that they will learn to hear their child in their heart ... to gain strength for the day.

God, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

     Thursday, May 31st, 2012.

Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“Don’t underestimate the importance of experience. It’ll help you recognize a mistake when you make it again.” (unknown)

If our experience teaches us anything, hopefully we will grow into what brings honor to God. The writer of James 1:2-4 says, “Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.”

God, Thank You for each lesson we learned today. Help me not to have to re-learn it tomorrow. Amen

Bro. Bill                                         
God is Good...  All the time! 

I am thankful to know this Awesome God!

Go through it

 Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ...

all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

 Barbara speaks today about ... moving

Remember you can't "get over grief" you have to go through it.

Barbara

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Barbara, and all who have lost a child. I pray that they will realize that a major part of the direction in their life is to go through grief, not around it nor avoid it.

God, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

     Wednesday, May 30th, 2012.

Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes.” (Seneca)

With all the real challenges we face, why add to our anxieties by fabricating greater catastrophes in our minds? The writer of Proverbs 24:19 says, “Don’t worry because of evildoers, and don’t envy the wicked.” 

On the other hand, we should take this advice of the apostle Paul in 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.”

God, help us to keep our focus on You and the things that are praiseworthy. Amen

Bro. Bill                                         
God is Good...  All the time! 

I am thankful to know this Awesome God!

Daily Nugget

    Tuesday, May 29th, 2012.

Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“A boss creates fear; a leader creates confidence. Bossism creates resentment; leadership breeds enthusiasm. A boss says, “I”; a leader says, “We.” A boss fixes blame; a leader fixes mistakes. A boss knows how; a leader shows how. Bossism makes work drudgery; leadership makes work interesting. A boss relies on authority; a leader relies on cooperation. A boss drives; a leader leads.” (unknown)

Jesus challenge His disciples (and us) in Mathew 9:9 with these simple words: “Follow me.” There is no one better to follow than Jesus. He demonstrates all the qualities of leadership we should desire.

God, teach me as I serve You to be the leader I need to be as a husband, a dad, and a pastor. Amen

Bro. Bill                                         
God is Good...  All the time! 

I am thankful to know this Awesome God!

Daily Nugget

    Monday, May 28th, 2012.

Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored” (Daniel Webster).

Let us reverence the ones who gave their lives that we may continue to enjoy the freedoms we have.  May God raise up a generation willing to walk in His righteousness. The writer of 14:34 reminds us: “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.”

God, thank You for blessing America. Amen

Bro. Bill                                         
God is Good...  All the time! 

I am thankful to know this Awesome God!

Move forward

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ...
all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

 Becca speaks today about ... movement.

"You don't have to move on but you will need to move forward."

Becca

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Becca, and all who have lost a child. I pray that they will understand the difference between moving on and moving forward ... and they will find the strength and grace from Your presence, to move forward.

God, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

     Sunday, May 27th, 2012.

Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“Those only deserve a monument who do not need one. I would rather have men ask why I have no statue than why I have one.” (unknown)

Reta’s mother’s birthday is today. Though she has been gone for 16 years, her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren and now through great grandchildren.  Her children, especially her daughters, carry the beauty, charm, and grace she showed to the world.

The love and light I see in Reta’s eyes are a tribute to her mother, Emma Meadows. That twinkle of love for life has past from generation to generation leaving a tribute greater than any statue that man could have ever been created in her honor. Jesus said in Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

I see not only the earthly family resemblance in Reta, but also the way she glorifies her heavenly Father. 

God, thank You for our earthly families, and even greater for the relationship we can have with You. Amen

Bro. Bill                                         
God is Good...  All the time! 

I am thankful to know this Awesome God!

Daily Nugget

    Saturday, May 26th, 2012.

Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“Birds of a feather flock together.” (unknown)

Our friends hang out with us and worship with us because we have something in common. We are brothers and sisters in Christ, and that makes us want to be together. When I watch a flock of birds there is rhythm as they take off, fly and turn in unison. May we appreciate our differences that hold and strengthen our unity.

Embrace these words form the writer of Psalms 133:1 that says, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

God, Thank You for our friends and family both physical and spiritual. Amen

Bro. Bill   

                                      
God is Good...  All the time! 

I am thankful to know this Awesome God!

 Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ...
all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.

 Tammy speaks today about ... 2 nevers.

Two things.. First, "never" expect to grieve the same as your Husband.. and "Never" blame him for his feelings, because he is going thru his own personal hell.. and #2 sometimes the less said the better... a listening ear and a loving soul can be the "BEST" thing ever!!

Tammy

 

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Tammy, and all who have lost a child. I pray that they will listen to their spouse, and learn these two lessons shared by Tammy.

God, bless them today.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

    Friday, May 25th, 2012.

Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“If a man carries his cross beautifully and makes it radiant with glory of a meek and gentle spirit, the time will come when the things that now disturb will be the events for which he will most of all give gratitude to God.” (Unknown)

Those things which challenge us now might be the grains of sand that form the pearls in our life. The apostle Paul in Romans 8:28 reminds us: “All things work together for good to those that love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.”

God, thank you for the daily challenges in our lives  that bring glory to You. Amen

Bro. Bill                                         
God is Good...  All the time! 

I am thankful to know this Awesome God!

Daily Nugget

    Thursday, May 24th, 2012.

Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“You can’t take it with you—a shroud has no pockets.” (Unknown)

We must live each day with an open hand, reaching out and giving to others. The apostle of 2 Thessalonians 1:3 says, “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.” 

                                                                                                          God, help us to share in a way to bring honor to You. Amen

Bro. Bill                                         
God is Good...  All the time! 

I am thankful to know this Awesome God!