We can build walls or we can build bridges. It is all up to you what you are going to buld.  Many of us put walls of varying types and thickness. Many times we keep adding to the wall with the hopes that no one will get through.  We do this because of something someone either said, or did to us.  Often times these walls are built out of hurt.  Christ is the one who can ultimately heal those hurts.  We aught to be more in the habbit of build bridges! These are path ways that others can come to us and us to them.  Ways for us to be able to minister God's love to a lost and dying world.  So let us begin taring  down the walls.  Not worry what brother or sister so and so says.  We need to keep our eyes on the Lord Jesus and not take our eyes of Him.  When we do it will only lead us to trouble.  Forgive any and all things done to you.  We are commanded in Scripture to love one another as Christ loves us and to love our neighbor as ourself.  Christ also comands us to forgive many times.  Gives us a warning that if we don't forgive others then we are not forgiven.  The book of Matthew speaks of this very clearly.  When building the bridge don't put anything the hinders one to take that bridge.  It may take years to build a birdge and tare down the walls but get started.  Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to aid you in this and I am willing to bet you'll be amazed.  For Jesus promised us He would never leave us or forsake us.  He promises His protection. So let us take God at His word and start showing love and helping others to know He forgives them and so do we.  To many walls separate us between denominations.  Walls put up because of rules that dictate that one shouldn't associate with someone of that faith.  Let the walls come down and lets join togather win the world for Jesus and send old ugly Satan running for a change.

promises

With the new year under way, many make new promises to each other and themselves. Often times, these promises are kept. But many times they are broken. This happens year round. People often promise they'll due this or that, only to break said promise. It is like they just promise to do... to get someone off their back. We should only promise if we are certain we can fullfill. If I were toask how many have had promises mad to them and found them broken. I am sure the majority of you wuld raise your hands. If I asked how many have had promises kept, only a handfull would probably raise their hands. I am here to tell you I know a man who always keeps His promise. He has never broken a single promise He has made. You may say "Who?" This person has always existed and will always be around. That man is God! He always fullfills his promises. You will say I'm sure "of course he does he's God He's perfect so He has to." Yes he is perfect. He promised to send His son to pay for the price of sin. He did. Jesus was born. Jesus did many awesome deeds while on earth. The most awesome was His death on the cross. Why was that so awesome? He didn't stay dead. He rose again as He promised He would. Thus paying our penality for sin. All we need to do then is accept His free gift He offers to us. Scripture tells us that the wages of sin is death, "eternal separation from God," but the giftof God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is totally free. All one has to do to accept it is ask God for it. Simplely by praying God please forgive me a sinner, I ask you to come into my heart and cleanse me. You can use your own words. it is as simple as that. No strings attached whatsoever. I promise life will still be a struggle. But with God on your side you can accomplish much. You just need to trust Him for your needs and do the work to accomplish said needs. Always pray and ask God for guidance study the Bible and find other like minded individuals who will help guide you and show you the way. When you promise from here on out, remember you did and do your best to keep it. I know things come up unforseen but you can't help that. but be sure that you can follow through with your promise befor you make it. God loves you big time and so do I.

to dream

I know I've written about this subject a few times in the past. But it needs to be revisited. I read a quote by eger alan poe "one who dreams by day is father then one who dreams at night only." You may ask: How could this be? The one who dreams at night sleeps and as the night visions go about his head he arises in the morning and thinks no more of it. The one who dreams by day this is a person who has a purpose he wants to pursue. We all have a dream unique to us. it isn't anyone elses dream but ours alone. Some say "I dream of owning a new car" they really mean "I want a better used car." Some may say "My dreams is for my children to succeed." this is a dream of sorts but it is for your children not for you directly.

You need to wake up and dream! Define your dream. What is it you really have in your heart you want to go after. Write it down. Then look for ways to pursue. It may take days weeks or even years to obtain but keep on it. eventually you'll achieve your dream. Look at that paper when you rise and when you go to sleep. This will help reinforce it in your mind and keep you focus. Spend time in prayer asking the Lord for direction in pursuing your dream. Just because youstart to have difficulty does not mean it isn't for you. Take the journey to pursue your dream. It is said that the journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. Take the steps in the direction of your dream and don't turn back till you reach it. Now is the Lord says "NO!" then don't but be sure and varifye the message and if it is no the Lord will make it obviously clear. Wives! if your husband decides to pursue his dream encourage him push him a little. Husbands the same thing concerning your wives. if the two of you have the same dream all the better. Ignore the doubters and shouters. Surround yourselves with people who are like minded and encourage you. The most important thing pray! if your dream is to take a vaction in europe and experience all there is. Watch movies filmed in that area. Look at brotchures and view pictures that will help reinforce the dream. Your dream may truly be for a new car. Go to car lots where those cars are you are dreaming of. Sit in them test drive them experience them. Build models of cars you wish you had. I am totally blind and you may say how can a blind man do it. Well i would gather models of the veicle I wish I had and do the same thing. Movies? yes I would watch movies filmed where I wish to visit. It is all in your mind and when you've decided your going to take that step to pursue it. Go for it! No matter how bad it gets or how bad it is you say to yourself say I'm going to make it. There are so many other things one can do to pursoe their dream. the key is pursue it and don't turn back. A dream not pursued is of no good. We all have dreams Proverbs tells us "without a vision " or "dream" the people perish. So wake! Up! lets go and I hope to see each one of you at the top.

remembering when

I have many fond memories. I remember where I was when 9-11 happened. I remember when I heard that Reagan had died. I remember when faith! meant something! It meant sharing the gosple with boldness and without fear. It meant standing up for Jesus and not stepping down. It meant pray pray and pray till something happens. However now faith seems to be fading some what. fewer and fewer believers are taking stands for what is right. they say "christians shouldn't get involved with..." christians now are slimming in mumbers when prayer is needed. unless it is personal then it is issue. this causes me to wonder why? and where did it all take place. I realize that laws are tougher now then they were then but why in this time of darkness are christians so quiet. there some who are bold but the majority seem to be quiet. and forget it asking some christians to share their testimony of what God is doing. they shy from it and say it is not my calling. my dear readers as a believer it is our duty to share our testimony of what God has done and is continuing to do in our lives. what am i saying here? WAKE UP CHURCH!!!! the enemy is doing what he can to silence us but lets not take it sitting down by the way side. lets Speak! up!! I pray that true revival comes to this nation.

where do I go?

There was a song that came out years ago that asked this very question. It asked: "where do I go when I need some loving, where do I go when i need a friend where do I go?" The answer is then given back on my knees in prayer. It has coe to my understanding I think that any believers are not using unless absolutely have to prayer. They are quick to promise to pray about a given situation but often empty promise. They walk away and probably don't give the matter a second thaught. This my friend shouldn't be. We need to pray continously. Scripture tells us to pray with out ceasing. This means always be in prayer. I ask you what is prayer? Some of you will probably answer talking to God about stuff. I respond NO! It is talking with God. You may ask talking with God he doesn't say anything. My friend you are wrong there to. His Holy Spirit speaks to us but we often tune him out because we're not liking what he is telling us. so we look to other sources for the answer. My pastor gave a principle that has stuck with me. it is the push principle. Pray Until Something Happens. Just because you don't see immediate results doesn't mean stop or he isn't hearing. God hears all our prayers and answers them all. not always in the manner we expect but His way is best so he answers accordingly. I will admit myself there have been times when I haven't taken prayer seriously. but over the past few years or so I have since changed my mind set. Prayer is a mighty weapon and it is one that if used more then it is now we could see some big time results. so my dear reader don't promise to pray about a given issue unless you intend to follow through. then watch for the results. if needs be get back with the person whom you promised to pray for and check how the issue is going. when you are going on you may say I want to help this person but I can't I have nothing available. my friend you always have something available to do. you got it pray pray pray. God answers prayer sometimes yes sometimes no and sometimes simplely wait. But he answers. Keep praying earnestly about it and watch for the results. Prayer in my oppinion is our mightiest weapon we have to use that followed up with the Word of God. God does speak to us it is up to us to open our ears and listen and truly listen. when you pray though mean it. don't just do it just because. have a purpose in your prayer and stick with it. so e a christian who knows scripture forwards and backwards but doesn't pray and I'll show you a believer who struggles. Scriptures tells us to pray so what good is it to know scripture if you don't do what it teaches. you may say i don't know how to pray. there is no formal way to pray. just share what is on your mind and heart no need to us formalities. come as you are to the throne and leg the Lord take of it. you can pray standing up, sitting in a chair, laying in bed on your knees while driving. just pray until something happens then find something else to pray for but keep praying.

sticks and stones

There is a saying that is often taught to children that is so full of lies it amazes me it is taught with any confidence. SSticks and stones may break my bones but your names will never hurt me! This is wrong! Names can hurt. In fact often times they cut deep and leave mental scars. The Bible tells us that we should be selective of our words. We are not speak in manner that hurts. I realize we teach this saying to help kids have a come back that will hopefully stop the teasing and harmful words. But covering it over with a banade only will bring more hurt to others later. Because after a while a person is fed up with being picked on and eventually they will start picking back and often in more hurtfull ways then they received. If we could only see the effect of our words on people I bet we'd change the way we word things and be selective to the utmost with what we say. The way we sometimes talk about others is just as bad. We are quick to gossip or tell stories about someone else just because we enjoy talking. This doesn't belong in the mouth of a believer. A believer has no business gossipping even a little. it is sin. even if we talk of someone and it is true we shouldn't be talking about someone because usually when it is done it only leads to hurtful speaking and causes trouble. So be careful of what you say and of how you say what you say. I've often said it isn't what you say it is how you say it that gets results. You may not of intended to cause anger with your statement but think about how you said it. the hearer probably was angered. i am sure it wasn't intended but think befor you speak. We have two ears and one mouth we should listen more then we speak. We often tell kids not to speak bad of this person or that but we often times do what we tell them not do. So think befor you speak and when you speak be sure you realy it in a manner that conveys your intent. In closing stop teaching that statement and start teach kids just to suck it up and roll with it. There are times someone may say something to me that isn't appealing I have learned to respond with "thank you I didn't realize you thaught of me so highly." it is said in scarism to a degree but often curtails it and i can move forward. Words can hurt and they can heal. it is in your power. I hope you to use healing words more. as a believer you owe it to yourself to reflect Christ in word and action. let them match up. don't let gossip be named about you. may it be said of you "they were a man or woman of God they spoke truth freely and were a pleasure.

whose hands is it in

It is said in an emial that I received a while back, that a basketball in my hands is worht nothing. A basketball in the hands of someone like Michael Jordan that ball is worth millions. A paint brush in my hands is worthless, but a brush in the hands of the like like Pacaso is worht millions. My life in my hands is worthless to a degree but if I put my lyfe in the hands of Jesus Christ it is worth a great deal. So I am asking you my dear readers where have you placed your life. You may say "I am a christian." While i won't deny that, I still whose hands is your life in. Haveyou placed in His hands and let Him take control. I have and there have been times where I've taken it back in my hands only to mess up yet again. I'm mindful of the song by t Underwood "Jesus take the wheel. Me driving my life I get lost. I make wrong turns and head in ditches and end up in a dead end road. I need to Let Jesus take the wheel. He knows whats best. I'm also mindful of the disciple Peter. Had he not taken his eyes off of Jesus he would have walked right to him and not sunk. But he took his eyes off and began to sink. Jesus saved him of course. If we keep our eyes on the storm and not on Christ we will feel like we are sinking and going to be remembered no more. I am not saying that by placing your life in hands that all will be good right away. But things will improve and get betterr. Scripture tells us in Romans 8 28 "all things workt togather for good to those love God and are called according to His purpose. We will still face trials and temptations but we have been given power through Jesus to weather the storm. 1 John tells us greater is he that is in us then he who is in the world. Satan walk likes a roaring lion seeking who get. I am not by any means saying I am perfect. He's still working on me to make me what He wants me to be. But I know I need to lean on the ever lasting arms of Jesus. He will protect me and guide me. but bottom line is for me to trust Him. Proverbs 3 5-6 tells us "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." Put your entire being in His hands and trust him and watch and see what will happen. Give it time and you will begin to see results. God is not slack with fullfilling His promises. He loves you far to much to. For those of you who may be reading this and don't know Him. Accept Him today and you'll not regret it. When you've accept him just pray something like "Jesus I know I am a sinner and am in need of you please forgive me and come in my heart. He will do it right away. Then get hooked up with a church and fellowship with other believers and continue in reading the Bible and prayer. So I will close by saying: "Let go and Let God take control. He will fullfill His promise and will never leave your side. No matter what you do or have done. Just ask Him to guide you and willfully give up your life control and Let Jesus take the wheel.