It is God who gives victory……………..

It is God who gives victory……………..

 

The LORD gave David victory wherever he went. (2 Samuel 8:6), David was smart. David was good. David was skilled. But, God gave the victory. Like us, being smart, good and skilled at what we do is not enough to truly win. It's up to God. The message here is clear—victory and defeat are not determined by the size or power of our enemies but upon the Lord God. It is God who gives victory. Make Plans for the Next Victory. In the Bible, Caleb helped lead the people of Israel into their Promised Land. But scripture tells us that Caleb didn't just stop there. In fact, when he was 80 years old he said, "God, give me another mountain." He was saying, "God give me something else to do. Give me another assignment." Notice, he was planning on living out his life in victory. He could have said, "God, just let me retire. Man, my back's hurting. I can hardly see anymore. Medicare wouldn't pay that latest prescription. I'm so aggravated." No, he was strong. He was energetic; he was ready for the next challenge. Friend, no matter how old or how young you are, God has another assignment for you. You wouldn't be here if God didn't have a purpose for you. I believe that this next year is going to be your best ever. Why don't you make plans for another victory! Make plans to increase in influence, abundance and favor. Choose today to live full of joy, peace, strength and health and take a step of faith into the life of blessing He has in store for you! Father in heaven, thank You for creating me and giving my life purpose. Help me discover the gifts and talents You've placed within me so that I can use them for Your glory. Thank You for another victory in this New Year. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

True Reason for Merry on Christmas Day.....(must read)

Dear Friend's, I wish you and your dear ones a merry Christmas. On this Christmas day, I want to share an amazing story, tears just rolled out while I was reading in one blog. Many years ago, there was a little boy who was playing with his friends on the street. At that time an old man hobbled along and he was ugly to look at. The little boy saw the twisted arms, bent legs and wrinkled face of the old man and along with his friends threw stones at him. They did not want this old man to pass through the place where they were playing happily. The old man looked intently at that little boy for some time and then turned away in another direction. That little boy after playing along with his friends returned home. As he approached his house, he was thunderstruck to see that stranger step out of his house. He rushed inside angrily. He shouted, "Mom! Where are you?" When His mother entered with a smile he questioned, "Why did you allow that ugly old man inside? My friends will make fun of me. Why did you allow him to come inside our house?" She looked at her son. Tears trickled down her cheeks. Amidst sobs she told, "My darling son! It is because of him that you are alive today. When you were a babe, you fell into an ice pond. There was no one around to offer help. The waters were frozen and anyone who dared to enter the ice pond would freeze to death. However, it is he who jumped into the waters not minding his own life and saved your life. Alas! His hands and legs became numb and he almost froze to death. When they saved him it was too late. They could save his life but his physical appearance became disfigured. To make you live, he was disfigured". In the same manner, Jesus Christ came to this earth to give His life for you and me. On this day, when we look at the crucified Christ we find the wounds in his hands and legs that He received in order to make us live. Make Jesus Christ happy in this Christmas and you will have joy lifelong. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2Corinthians 9:15). I pray this Christmas enriches your life, May each day be happy & bright, Overflowing with pleasure and love of Christ, May your Christmas be filled with delight. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Sermon on the sin of lying………

Sermon on the sin of lying………

 

A minister told his congregation, "Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17." The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the minister asked for a show of hands. He wanted to know how many had read Mark 17. Every hand went up in the church. The minister smiled and said, "Mark has only 16 chapters. I will now proceed with my sermon on the sin of lying." Of all the sins that man may commit, lying is perhaps the most destructive. Lies, per se, aren't all that harmful; they're just words, but their consequences are destructive. When people base their decisions on lies, they make bad choices which ends up destroying their and other's lives. Moreover, lies conceal the truth, which may lead to injustice for both the guilty and innocent. Sometimes it is hard to tell the truth. People don't always want to hear it because it exposes the darkness in their lives and people love darkness better than light (John 3:19). As Christians, however, we are obliged to tell the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and we speak truth because we do love (1 Corinthians 13:6). Let us do so and be people who love truth regardless the consequences of speaking it and let us never be involved in the sin of lying.

I can't touch it, or taste it or feel it, but makes one feel good all the time…….…..

I can't touch it, or taste it or feel it, but makes one feel good all the time…….…..

 

Christmas is for love, joy, giving and sharing, laughter, and reuniting with family and friends. Mark was an 11 year old orphan who lived with his aunt, a bitter middle aged woman greatly annoyed with the burden of caring for her dead sister's son. She never failed to remind young Mark, if it hadn't been for her generosity, he would be a vagrant, homeless waif. Still, with all the scolding and chilliness at home, he was a sweet and gentle child. I had not noticed Mark particularly until he began staying after class each day to help me straighten up the room. When we did talk, Mark spoke mostly of his mother. Though he was quite small when she died, he remembered a kind, gentle, loving woman, who always spent much time with him. As Christmas drew near however, Mark failed to stay after school each day. I stopped him one afternoon and asked why he no longer helped me in the room and told how I had missed him. Finally came the last school day before Christmas. Mark crept slowly into the room late that afternoon with his hands concealing something behind his back which was a present for me. He held out his hands, and there lying in his small palms was a tiny wooden box. He said that I can't touch it, or taste it or feel it, but his mother always said it makes one feel good all the time, warm or cold nights, and safe when one is all alone. "What is it Mark," I asked gently, "that will make me feel so good?" "It's love," he whispered softly, "and mother always said it's best when you give it away." And he turned and quietly left the room. So now I keep a small box in my living room and only smile and I explain my friends that there is love in it. Yes, Christmas is for gaiety, mirth and song, for good and wondrous gifts. But mostly, Christmas is for love.

Every gift reveals God's love……….

Every gift reveals God's love……….

 

Having pressed the grapes of service, we drink life's sweetest wine - the wine of giving. We are at our best when we are giving. Have you wondered why God gives so much? He could have left the world flat and gray; we wouldn't have known the difference. But he didn't .He splashed orange in the sunrise and cast the sky in blue. Did he have to make the squirrel's tail furry? Was He obliged to make the birds sing? And the funny way that chickens scurry or the majesty of thunder when it rings? Why give a flower fragrance? Why give food its taste? Could it be He loves to see that look upon your face? If we give gifts to show our love, how much more would He? If we - speckled with foibles and greed- love to give gifts, how much more does God, pure and perfect God, enjoy giving gifts to us?" Every desirable and beneficial gift comes out of heaven. The gifts are rivers of light cascading down from the Father of Light" (James 1:17). Every gift reveals God's love, but no gift reveals His love more than the gifts of the cross. Much has been said about the gift of the cross itself, but what of the other gifts? What of the nails, the crown of thorns? Have you taken time to open these gifts? Let's unwrap these gifts of grace and as you touch them--- as you feel the timber of the cross and trace the braid of the crown and finger the point of the spike--pause and listen. Perchance you will hear Him whisper: "I did it just for you."

Answer’s for all your question’s……….

Answer's for all your question's……….

 

I asked God to take away my pride, and God said, "No". He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole, and God said, "No". He said her spirit is whole, but her body is only temporary. I asked God to grand me patience, and God said, "No". He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation, it isn't granted, and it's earned. I asked God to give me happiness, and God said, "No". He said He gives blessings, but happiness is up to me.  I asked God to spare me pain, and God said, "No". He said, "Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me." I asked God to make my spirit grow, and God said, "No". He said I must grow on my own, but he would prune me to make me fruitful. God will not allow any difficulty to come into our lives that we are not capable of bearing. But what does it mean to "overcome" trials? It means the trials do not overcome our faith or our position as children of God, but we come through the trials in fact. Our eternal destiny is not in danger, because we are kept by the Holy Spirit who was given to us as a down payment on our salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14) I asked God if He loved me, and God said, "Yes". He gave me His only Son who died for me, and I will be in Heaven someday because I believe.

Lazarus, come out……….

Lazarus, come out……….

 

A few weeks ago, I met a 10-year-old boy who was so different. Certain encounters with kids really touch my heart and gives boost. Church Sunday School classes were presenting their end of the year program for the congregation - telling about the life of Jesus. When it came to the part about Jesus' miracles, that little boy said, "Yes, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead!" The teacher urged him to tell us more. He said, "Well, Jesus told them to open the tomb, and then He said, 'Lazarus, come out!' And it's a good thing that He didn't just say 'Come out!', because there would have been a stampede of dead guys raised." The simple faith of a child, they think different and the way implement is different. How do you think the children must have felt when Jesus said everyone should be like them? Amazing! Kids don't worry for tomorrow and they just lean on their father's bosom. I encourage everyone to surrender all your worries and needs in the hands of God and just lean on to His bosom (Matthew 18:1-5). At that time, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you can never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

A ten year old disobedience boy………..

A ten year old disobedience boy………..

 

Recently; I read an amazing story about a small kid in United States, This story has great meaning in it. A ten year old disobedience boy was failing to show excellence in studies, His parents tried everything from tutors to teachers; but nothing worked out. Finally, at the insistence of a family friend, they decided to enroll their son in a Christian organizational school. After the first day, the boy's parents were surprised when he walked in after school with a stern, focused and very determined expression on his face. He went straight past them, right to his room and quietly closed the door. For nearly two hours he toiled away in his room - with school books strewn about his desk and the surrounding floor. He emerged long enough to eat, and after quickly cleaning his plate, went straight back to his room, closed the door and worked feverishly at his studies until bedtime. This pattern of behavior continued until it was time for the first quarter's report card. The boy walked in with it unopened - laid it on the dinner table and went straight to his room. Cautiously, his mother opened it and, to her amazement, boy scored 90 percentages of marks in all the subjects, Overjoyed, she and her husband rushed into their son's room, thrilled at his remarkable progress. "Was it the nuns that did it?" the father asked. The boy shook his head and said "No." "Was it the one-to-one tutoring? The peer-mentoring?" "No." "The textbooks? The teachers? The curriculum?" "No", said the son. "On that first day, when I walked in the front door and saw that man (Jesus) nailed to the cross, I KNEW they meant for disobedience kids!" Later her mother explained, The man on the cross was Christ, He was crushed and cursed, that we may be blessed. His mother was so happy that cross changed his son.

Unwrap your gifts………

Unwrap your gifts………

 

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning and seeing a pile of presents under the tree, but never opening them. Imagine that your friends and family spent a lot of money on you, buying you things you need and desire but could never afford. Imagine that you even know what was inside those packages, but just decided to let them sit under the tree day in and day out, year after year. After all, now you have what you've always dreamed of. You own whatever is in those boxes. If anyone asked, you'd say, "Yes, I have that." But it wouldn't do you any good because you would never be able to use those gifts unless you took the time to unwrap those packages. Friend, it's the same way with God. He wants you to have an abundant life. His gifts are all right there for you wrapped up in the Word of God. You "open" His gift by meditating on His Word, obeying His commands and declaring it out of your mouth. Today, I encourage you to unwrap your gifts! Don't let a single present sit "under the tree" any longer. Jesus paid a precious price so you could have both eternal life and abundant life. Unwrap your gifts and live in His fullness today! "He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all — how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?"(Romans 8:32) Heavenly Father, today I receive every good and perfect promise You have for me. I choose to take a step of faith to activate Your Word in my life. Teach me, by Your Spirit, to walk and live according to Your precepts. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

why me...?

Why me………..?

 

Why me? Why am I suffering? Why this problem or pain? These questions have been asked by many people; why is God not answering my prayers? Where is God when I need him most? Why is God taking so long to answer? These are honest questions. If you are honest with yourself, you probably have asked the same questions at some point in your life. God will bring good out of every bad situation. Romans 8:28, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Philippians 4:12, I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  God does answer your prayers. Not according to your will, but according to God's will.  God sometimes answers with "yes", and sometimes with "no" and sometimes God instructs us to "wait" for the right time.  It's not easy to hear "no" or to be told to "wait", but it's worth it. 2Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

Friendship with God……….

Friendship with God……….

 

One of the best ways to ensure a deepening friendship with God is to have a heart that wants to obey Him. When our hearts are pure, tender towards His leading, and eager to respond obediently, we are in a terrific position to experience God's friendship and hear His voice. God knows that we will not arrive at a place of perfection while we are on this Earth, but we can and should have perfect hearts towards Him, hearts that seek and crave to do what is right to please and glorify God. As you grow in your friendship with God, never forget that your relationship must be based on who He is and not on what He can do for you. Keep seeking His presence; keep seeking His face and just not his hand, because one of the hindrances to a vibrant, maturing friendship with God is allowing ourselves to focus on the benefits of friendship with God instead of focusing on Him as our friend. As human beings, we do not appreciate finding out that certain people want to be our friends because we have an ability to get them something they want; we feel valued when we know people have a right heart attitude towards us and that they want to be friends with us simply because of who we are and just because they enjoy having our relationship. The same principle applies with God. "This day the Lord God had commanded you to do these statues and ordinances. Therefore you shall keep and do them with all your heart and with all your being" (DEUTERONOMY 26:16).

[IT/ITES Christians] Love Decoded '10 :: Christmas Extravaganza by IT Professionals - You are cordially invited!

 

Dear Friend,

Greetings to you this day! I, on behalf of Christian IT friends in Hyderabad, would like to invite you for a gala evening on Saturday, December 11, to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. With this in mind, we have arranged for a couple of hours of entertainment (and goodies) only for you. Please ensure that you keep this Saturday evening free to come and join us (with your friends and family members), as we usher in the Christmas season.

Be prepared to croon with the choir team and a band of rocking musicians as they belt out familiar carols, feel your legs tap in tune to the soulful choreo amidst the glittering lights, be amazed by the glowing hand art brought to life by UV lights, and a wonderful message on Love.

 

Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Time: 6.00 p.m. sharp
Venue: Hari Hara Kala Bhavan, Secunderabad

The theme my friend is 'Love Decoded'. Please come and experience love in its simplest form. We have spared no efforts and have put in tremendous energy to make this event a truly remarkable one for you.

I have attached an invite card for more details. Please do treat this as my personal invitation and grace the occasion. I will be waiting at the venue to welcome you and ensure that you have a blast J

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Thanks & Regards,
PeterK. Sudeep

God doesn’t want us to just survive……….

God doesn't want us to just survive……….

 

Many people today are living in "survival mode." If they can just make it through the day, they've accomplished their goal. And, there are times when circumstances can seem overwhelming. There are seasons that are more difficult than others. But God doesn't want us to just survive, He wants us to thrive. He wants us to prosper in all things. One definition of the word "thrive" means "to realize a goal despite circumstances." That means you can prosper in all things no matter what is going on around you. You don't have to settle for an average year; you can have an extraordinary year. You may be planning on just getting by, but God is planning on abundance. He's planning on overflow. It's time to get into agreement with God. It's time to walk in His ways. It's time see your dreams come to pass. It's time to thrive because God has a plan for you to prosper in every area of your life!

God Speaks When We Worship

God Speaks When We Worship…………..

 

Worship creates an atmosphere in which God can speak to us. Worship is difficult to define. It is more about who God is rather than what He does for us. True worship comes from deep within us; it is precious and awesome and it is our attempt to verbalize how we feel about God. It is a powerful outpouring of our hearts toward the Lord and it represents a depth of love, gratitude, and devotion that we find difficult to put into words. Human language is not rich enough to describe everything that true worship is. In fact, worship is so personal and intimate that maybe we should not even attempt to limit or define it with words. Worship is much more than just singing songs. It is first and foremost a condition of heart and a state of mind. We can be worshiping passionately without singing a single note. Worship is born in our hearts; it fills our thoughts and then it is expressed through our mouths and through our bodies. If our hearts are filled with awe for God, we may want to sing, dance, clap, or lift up our hands in worship. We may also be reverently silent and still before God. We may desire to give offerings or offer other forms of outward expression of love for God. But any of these actions done without a right heart are simply formalism and meaningless to God. I encourage you to sincerely worship God today. Do it because you love Him, and don't be surprised if He speaks to you while you are worshiping Him. Your vision for the future so that I can move confidently into the abundant life You have for me. Amen