I think Jesus was praying to forgive his enemies. He already started this when he said on the cross “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”
He was praying to see more than every before that man is not a sinner but the pure idea of God. Perhaps he also was claiming what his real life was as the child of God. He knew that since he had no beginning he could not have and ending.
Since God gave him his life then no man could take it away. He wanted to show mankind once and for all time there is no matter by raising from the dead.
Jesus loved us so much. Everything he did in his life was to show us an example to follow. Even in his death and resurrection he was teaching us. He proved by example that all things are possible to God
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
What Does Jesus Died For Our Sins Mean To You?
Can it mean that Jesus died to show us that life is eternal? Can it mean that our sins are simply a wrong view of looking at things? Perhaps Jesus was showing us that life in matter is not that important. Jesus showed to us that no matter how painful our lives are there is hope.
To me this does not mean we are miserable sinners. It means that are lives should be one of purifying and elevating our thought. We need to see ourselves the way God made us in His perfect image and likeness. This is an opportunity to get rid of selfish limited thinking and embrace a life which blesses others. Jesus loved us so much. His life was an example to all of us. He died on the cross to show us that even in pain and suffering God is there. He showed us that life is not about his death but about his life He was resurrected on the third day.
Perhaps instead of dwelling on his death spend more time thinking about his life. The Bible has a reason for not ending in his death. He was resurrected and then he later ascended. This Easter season perhaps spend more time lifting your thought off the cross and look deep into his message by studying the gospels more closely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
To me this does not mean we are miserable sinners. It means that are lives should be one of purifying and elevating our thought. We need to see ourselves the way God made us in His perfect image and likeness. This is an opportunity to get rid of selfish limited thinking and embrace a life which blesses others. Jesus loved us so much. His life was an example to all of us. He died on the cross to show us that even in pain and suffering God is there. He showed us that life is not about his death but about his life He was resurrected on the third day.
Perhaps instead of dwelling on his death spend more time thinking about his life. The Bible has a reason for not ending in his death. He was resurrected and then he later ascended. This Easter season perhaps spend more time lifting your thought off the cross and look deep into his message by studying the gospels more closely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Peace at Christmas
What is Christmas to you? Is it buying presents for others? Is it a time to visit family and friends? Often holidays can be quite a burden on many of us. Sometimes it can bring up very unhappy memories we would like to forget.
I use to have a hard time during the Christmas season. Often I would get sick. However as I prayed about this I began to realize that Christmas is about celebrating the life of Jesus. As I began to focus on the life of Jesus instead of unhappy memories my Christmases have been happier ones.
Three things that stand out to me are:
1. Light. Jesus is the light that was brought to end the darkness in the world. How did he do this? By the life that he lived. He showed man that there was a better way to live. Instead of hating we can love. Instead of suffering with disease we can be made well. Instead of a life of fear and doubt we can have happiness and certainty. Every where Jesus went things changed for the better. He said we can also let our lives be a light to others by living what he taught.
2. Wonderful Councilor. How did Jesus council us. He did it with his teachings. His Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew chapters 5-7 is a guide to live our lives. The guide says how we can be blessed and how we can pray for ourselves and the world.
3. Prince of Peace. How was Jesus a prince of peace? He brought peace to his disciples when he quieted a violent storm while they were at sea. He brought peace to a woman whose only son had died. He was her means of support. He healed her son. He brought peace to a man who was very troubled by many demons. Jesus healed the man of his insanity and we are told the man sat at Jesus feet clothed and in his right mind.
This holiday season you can have peace. Jesus left us this peace by the life he lived and taught us to follow. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (Matt 14:27)
I use to have a hard time during the Christmas season. Often I would get sick. However as I prayed about this I began to realize that Christmas is about celebrating the life of Jesus. As I began to focus on the life of Jesus instead of unhappy memories my Christmases have been happier ones.
Three things that stand out to me are:
1. Light. Jesus is the light that was brought to end the darkness in the world. How did he do this? By the life that he lived. He showed man that there was a better way to live. Instead of hating we can love. Instead of suffering with disease we can be made well. Instead of a life of fear and doubt we can have happiness and certainty. Every where Jesus went things changed for the better. He said we can also let our lives be a light to others by living what he taught.
2. Wonderful Councilor. How did Jesus council us. He did it with his teachings. His Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew chapters 5-7 is a guide to live our lives. The guide says how we can be blessed and how we can pray for ourselves and the world.
3. Prince of Peace. How was Jesus a prince of peace? He brought peace to his disciples when he quieted a violent storm while they were at sea. He brought peace to a woman whose only son had died. He was her means of support. He healed her son. He brought peace to a man who was very troubled by many demons. Jesus healed the man of his insanity and we are told the man sat at Jesus feet clothed and in his right mind.
This holiday season you can have peace. Jesus left us this peace by the life he lived and taught us to follow. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (Matt 14:27)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Election Day
Tomorrow is Election Day in the United States. All citizens who are registered to vote have the right to elect the candidate of their choice. This seems simple enough. However both parties are trying to influence our vote by pushing their candidate. Some of the ads are good but some are lies about one of the candidates. Let’s be sure we let God decide our vote. Pray to God for a righteous government and for a leader that follows principle rather than politics.
We can pray that the voting will be fair and honest and that the candidate that is right to govern our nation will be elected. The Bible tells us “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isa 9:6)
Our job is not to react to the election process. One person cannot change our country for good or for evil. Our prayers for our country both now and after Election Day will keep our country and all the countries of the world in peace and prosperity.
We can pray that the voting will be fair and honest and that the candidate that is right to govern our nation will be elected. The Bible tells us “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isa 9:6)
Our job is not to react to the election process. One person cannot change our country for good or for evil. Our prayers for our country both now and after Election Day will keep our country and all the countries of the world in peace and prosperity.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Jesus’ Guide for Lasting Happiness the Beatitudes
1. God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven.
Do you rely on God for everything in your life? Is God your top priority?
2. God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort.
How often do we turn to God when everything else fails? Our loving God always is caring for us. Life is God we can never be separated from the loved ones who have passed on.
3. God blesses those people who are humble. The earth will belong to them.
We need to let go and trust God. We need to get rid of our self importance. There is one ego and that is God.
4. God blesses those people who want to obey him more than eat or drink. They will be given what they want.
Do you think the riches of the world bring happiness? How often the more we get from the world the sorrier we feel. Where are your priorities are is it in things or in serving God?
5. God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy.
Can you forgive your ex husband or wife. Are you angry with one of your neighbors? We must forgive that is the only way these hurts can be healed.
6. God blesses those people whose hearts are pure
Is our heart and soul pure or is it a mixed bag. Are you lusting after women in your heart? Do you watch sensual images?
7. God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children.
Are there other ways than war? Can you be the peacemaker in your family? Can you make peace with someone who has treated you badly?
8. God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of heaven.
Are you persecuted for your religious beliefs or for being honest in the face of dishonesty? God is with you. He will defeat your enemies. You can only be blessed for doing good.
Do you rely on God for everything in your life? Is God your top priority?
2. God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort.
How often do we turn to God when everything else fails? Our loving God always is caring for us. Life is God we can never be separated from the loved ones who have passed on.
3. God blesses those people who are humble. The earth will belong to them.
We need to let go and trust God. We need to get rid of our self importance. There is one ego and that is God.
4. God blesses those people who want to obey him more than eat or drink. They will be given what they want.
Do you think the riches of the world bring happiness? How often the more we get from the world the sorrier we feel. Where are your priorities are is it in things or in serving God?
5. God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy.
Can you forgive your ex husband or wife. Are you angry with one of your neighbors? We must forgive that is the only way these hurts can be healed.
6. God blesses those people whose hearts are pure
Is our heart and soul pure or is it a mixed bag. Are you lusting after women in your heart? Do you watch sensual images?
7. God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children.
Are there other ways than war? Can you be the peacemaker in your family? Can you make peace with someone who has treated you badly?
8. God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of heaven.
Are you persecuted for your religious beliefs or for being honest in the face of dishonesty? God is with you. He will defeat your enemies. You can only be blessed for doing good.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Understanding Heart
Each week Christian Scientists study a weekly Bible Lesson. This week the subject is Mind. When Mrs. Eddy uses the capital Mind it is referring to God. She refers to God in this way, “GOD. The great I AM; the all-knowing, all-seeing, all-acting, all-wise, all-loving, and eternal; Principle; Mind; Soul; Spirit; Life; Truth; Love; all substance; intelligence. God is one God, infinite and perfect, and cannot become finite and imperfect.”
In section 2 of the Bible Lesson, there is the story of Solomon. He takes over as king of his nation at a very young age. He prays for wisdom to govern his nation. Instead of treasures or power he wants an understanding heart to judge the people. Perhaps that is a good lesson for us to follow. We need to pray for more understanding of God. We need to let God be the lead in our lives. All things are possible when we turn to God instead of to ourselves or others for advice or council.
Since God is Mind then God knows our needs every moment. When we have an understanding heart we are receptive to God. This requires humility and unselfishness on our part. We are then able to listen to God and make decisions that will bless ourselves as well as others.
In section 2 of the Bible Lesson, there is the story of Solomon. He takes over as king of his nation at a very young age. He prays for wisdom to govern his nation. Instead of treasures or power he wants an understanding heart to judge the people. Perhaps that is a good lesson for us to follow. We need to pray for more understanding of God. We need to let God be the lead in our lives. All things are possible when we turn to God instead of to ourselves or others for advice or council.
Since God is Mind then God knows our needs every moment. When we have an understanding heart we are receptive to God. This requires humility and unselfishness on our part. We are then able to listen to God and make decisions that will bless ourselves as well as others.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Healing Bad Relationships
Do you feel angry about how someone has treated you? Perhaps you’re ex husband or wife left you hurt and bitter. Maybe you just can’t get along with someone in your family. What can we do about it?
1. Evil is never a person. God is love and he made his child only loving and kind.
2. God loves you. All the good you can get comes from God. No person can give you love or can take it away.
3. What God says is always loving and kind. If God has not said it nothing has been said so you cannot react.
4. Jesus said the kingdom of God is within us. This kingdom is peace, love and joy. It is ours and can never be taken from us.
5. Claim who you are the perfect child of God. You are at one with all of His blessings today.
1. Evil is never a person. God is love and he made his child only loving and kind.
2. God loves you. All the good you can get comes from God. No person can give you love or can take it away.
3. What God says is always loving and kind. If God has not said it nothing has been said so you cannot react.
4. Jesus said the kingdom of God is within us. This kingdom is peace, love and joy. It is ours and can never be taken from us.
5. Claim who you are the perfect child of God. You are at one with all of His blessings today.
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