Alesha's Things To Take Note Of

How Beautiful Is This?

2008-06-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

Dancing With God

2007-06-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

Dancing With God

When I meditated on the word Guidance,

I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the

word.

I remember reading that doing God's will

is a lot like dancing.

When two people try to lead, nothing feels

right.

The movement doesn't flow with the music,

and everything is quite uncomfortable and

jerky.

When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,

both bodies begin to flow with the music.

One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back

or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.

It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.

The dance takes surrender, willingness,

and attentiveness from one person

and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.

When I saw "G: I thought of God,

followed by "u" and "i".

"God, "u" and "i" dance."

God, you, and I dance.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust

that I would get guidance about my life.

Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

My prayer for you today is that God's blessings

and mercies be upon you on this day and everyday.

May you abide in God as God abides in you.

Dance together with God, trusting God to lead

and to guide you through each season of your life.

This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.

If God has done anything for you in your life,

please share this message with someone else,

for prayer is one of the best gifts we can receive.

There is no cost but a lot of rewards;

so let's continue to pray for one another.

And I Hope You Dance!

What a fitting verse for my heart today!

2007-05-25T08:57:00.000-07:00

Isaiah 40:28-29
King James VersionHast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

2007-03-26T22:12:00.000-07:00

Who is Jesus?

IN CHEMISTRY, HE TURNED WATER TO WINE.

IN BIOLOGY, HE WAS BORN WITHOUT THE
NORMAL CONCEPTION;

IN PHYSICS, HE DISAPPROVED THE LAW OF
GRAVITY WHEN HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN;

IN ECONOMICS, HE DISAPPROVED THE LAW
OF DIMINISHING RETURN BY FEEDING 5000 MEN
WITH TWO FISHES & 5 LOAVES OF BREAD;

IN MEDICINE, HE CURED THE SICK AND THE BLIND
WITHOUT ADMINISTERING A SINGLE DOSE OF DRUGS,

IN HISTORY, HE IS THE BEGINNING AND THE END;

IN GOVERNMENT, HE SAID THAT HE SHALL BE CALLED
WONDERFUL COUNSELOR, PRINCE OF PEACE;

IN RELIGION, HE SAID NO ONE COMES TO
THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH HIM;

SO. WHO IS HE?
HE IS JESUS!
JOIN ME AND LET'S CELEBRATE HIM; HE IS WORTHY.

Examine Yourself....Do you take the easy way out???

2007-03-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

Somethings To Think About.........

We try to keep God in church on Sunday morning... and maybe, Sunday night...

And, the unlikely event of a midweek service.

We do like to have Him around during sickness...

And, of course, at funerals.

However, we don't have time, or room, for Him during work or play...

Because.. That's the part of our lives we think... We can, and should, handle on our own.

May God forgive me for ever thinking...
That... there is a time or place where..

HE is not to be FIRST in my life.

We should always have time to remember all HE has done for us.

Easy vs. Hard

Why is it to hard to tell the truth but Yet so easy to tell a lie?

Why are we so sleepy in church but Right when the sermon is over we suddenly wake up?

Why is it so easy to delete a Godly e-mail, but yet we forward all of the nasty ones?

Of all the free gifts we may receive, Prayer is the very best one....

There are no costs, but wonderful rewards... GOD BLESS!

Notes: Isn't it funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell.

Isn't it funny how someone can say "I believe in God" but still follow Satan (who, by the way, also "believes" in God).

Isn't it funny how you can send a thousand jokes through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing? Isn't it funny how when you go to forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it to them.

Isn't it funny how I can be more worried about what other people think of me than what God thinks of me.

The Brick

2007-03-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

Read this today and don't delete it even if you are too busy!! You'll see.

THE BRICK

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down. When he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?" The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother, "he said "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up."
Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."
Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy! push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.
It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.

Thought for the Day:

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
He sends you flowers every spring.
He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow,sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Who is Jesus?

2007-03-13T20:51:00.000-07:00

IN CHEMISTRY, HE TURNED WATER TO WINE.
IN BIOLOGY, HE WAS BORN WITHOUT THE
NORMAL CONCEPTION;

IN PHYSICS, HE DISAPPROVED THE LAW OF
GRAVITY WHEN HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN;

IN ECONOMICS, HE DISAPPROVED THE LAW
OF DIMINISHING RETURN BY FEEDING 5000 MEN
WITH TWO FISH & 5 LOAVES OF BREAD;

IN MEDICINE, HE CURED THE SICK AND THE BLIND
WITHOUT ADMINISTERING A SINGLE DOSE OF DRUGS,

IN HISTORY, HE IS THE BEGINNING AND THE END;

IN GOVERNMENT, HE SAID THAT HE SHALL BE CALLED
WONDERFUL COUNSELOR, PRINCE OF PEACE;

IN RELIGION, HE SAID NO ONE COMES TO
THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH HIM;

SO. WHO IS HE?
HE IS JESUS!
JOIN ME AND LET'S CELEBRATE HIM; HE IS WORTHY.
THE EYES BEHOLDING THIS MESSAGE SHALL NOT
BEHOLD EVIL. THE HAND THAT WILL SEND THIS MESSAGE
TO EVERYBODY SHALL NOT LABOR IN VAIN. THE MOUTH
SAYING AMEN TO THIS PRAYER SHALL SMILE FOREVER.
REMAIN IN GOD AND SEEK HIS FACE ALWAYS, AMEN!

IN GOD I'VE FOUND EVERYTHING!

A Handy Little Chart!

2007-02-27T09:37:00.000-08:00

HANDY LITTLE CHART - God has a positive answer:

YOU SAY GOD SAYS BIBLE VERSES

You say: "It's impossible" God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired" God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me" God says: I love you (John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

You say: "I can't go on" God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 &
Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out" God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: "I can't do it" God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able" God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it" God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28 )

You say: "I can't forgive myself" God says: I Forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage" God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid" God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)

You say: "I'm not smart enough" God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone" God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)

Cell Phone Vs. The Bible

2007-02-17T15:12:00.000-08:00

Cell Phone vs. Bible
I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible
like we treat our cell phones.
What if we carried it around in our
purses or pockets
What if we turned back to go get it
if we forgot it
What if we flipped through it
several times a day
What if we used it to receive messages
from the text
What if we treated it like we couldn't
live without it
What if we gave it to kids as gifts
What if we used it as we traveled
What if we used it in case of
an emergency
Its just something to think about
Something to make you say hmmmmmmmmmmmmm,
and where is my Bible?

----RECEIVED IN AN EMAIL SOMETIME BACK.

What's really happening in our world today?

2007-02-17T15:00:00.000-08:00

I RECEIVED THIS IN AN EMAIL SOME TIME BACK AND I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE NICE TO SHARE WITH ALL OF YOU. ENJOY AND PASS IT ON!

One day Satan and Jesus were having a conversation. Satan went to visit Jesus in the Garden of Eden, and Satan came all happy and boasting. (Lk 4: 1-12; Job 1: 6-12)

"Yes, Lord, now I have everybody captive, (well nearly everybody down there). I set traps, I used the baits of temptation, I know well what each one of them can't resist. I nearly caught them all!" (I Pet 5: 8-9; Eph 6: 10-17)

"What are you going to do with them?" Jesus asked. and He was praying to God the Father. Satan answered "Oh, I am going to have some fun with them!" I'll make them divorce after they have married so the foundation of humanity will never be able to be established "the family" (Mt 19: 4-6; Mal 2: 16)

I will make them hate each other and abuse each other, make them fall into alcohol and drugs without control. (Rom 13: 12-14)

I will teach them to make weapons and bombs, so they kill each other "I am really going to have fun!" "And when you are tired of playing with them, what will you do?" Jesus asked. And continued praying "Oh, I will kill them all and their souls will be mine forever" "Lord by all respect, it's their decision" (I Jn 3: 8-10)

"How much do you want for all of them?" Jesus asked. "Oh, you can't want these people. They aren't anything good. Why do you want them if they neither follow you nor love you? Many hate you! I have seen many of them spitting on you, cursing you and even denying you." "What's more, they love me a lot" (Mt 24: 10-13)

"You don't want these people!!" "How much?" Jesus asked again Satan looked at him with a nasty face "All your tears and all your blood, all the pain of the entire world, all together" (Is 53: 4-10; I Pet 2: 24)

Jesus said..."DONE" "and He paid the price" (II Cor 5: 21)

How terrible it is that people don't seek for God, and then ask themselves why the world is going to hell! How terrible that we seek the newspaper everyday to read tragedies and we never seek the Bible How insensible it is how everybody wants to go to heaven, thinking they can get there without having to believe, without loving God above all things, or doing what the Bible says...the Laws of God. It is terrible how some people can say "I believe in God" but still follow Satan (Who as matter of fact, does fear God) (II Tim 4: 3-4; II Jn 1: 7-11)

Don't you think it's pathetic how they send each other thousands of jokes by email, so they spread like plagues. But when it's about the Lord's messages, we think about it twice before we share them; and we leave the mailboxes of our friends without this message Don't you think it is outrageous that the obscene, vulgar and crude is allowed freely to pass through the internet that even many people would desire to get into the screen. But it is forbidden to speak publicly about Jesus in the schools, places of work self-helping groups, etc... (Acts 4: 19-20)

Even after knowing what He did for us. Because the Romans didn't kill Him. It was our sin. that we may be forgiven and know Him in His glory with the Father. Doesn't it seem incredible to you how somebody can be alight on Sabbath in the Church, worshipping and thanking the Lord for His mercy, for one more day to live etc. But during the rest of the week he is an invisible Christian! (II Tim 3: 1-5; Rom 10: 9-13)

Does this seem just to you? Don't let Satan stop you sending this Mail to all your contacts on the Web, It doesn't matter if he tells you that many don't believe this Don't let him get through with his plans! Stop worrying what the others may think about you It is time to worry about what "God thinks about you" Please brother and sister, pass it on? "I already did it" May God bless you always (II Cor 13: 13)

2007-02-10T22:26:00.000-08:00

Rules from God for 2007

1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day. "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3

4. Stand Up!!... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything... "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10 5. Look Up !!... To the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 6. Reach Up !!... For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6 7. Lift Up !!... Your Prayers. "Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6

God answers Knee-Mail.

2007-02-10T06:47:00.000-08:00

Prayer for My Husband (from Doorposts.net)

2007-02-10T06:01:00.000-08:00

Prayer for My Husband
Definition:
Prayer (as defined in Webster’s 1828 Dictionary of the English Language):
A solemn address to the Supreme Being, consisting of adoration adoration, or an expression
of our sense of God’s glorious perfections, confession of our sins, supplication for
mercy and forgiveness, intercession for blessings on others, and thanksgiving thanksgiving, or an
expression of gratitude to God for his mercies and benefits.

Do I earnestly pray for my husband’s spiritual growth and wisdom as he
leads our family?
"Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give
thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: the eyes of your
understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the
glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe,
according to the working of his mighty power." (Ephesians 1:15-19)
"For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be
filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that ye might walk worthy of the
Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened
with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; giving
thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light."
(Colossians 1:9-12)

Do I pray for my husband in his work, his leadership responsibilities, and his
relationships with others?
"Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you." (1 Samuel
12:23a)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all
men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness
and honesty." (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
Do I pray for a reverent heart and submissive response to my husband?
"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the
LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:4-5)
"Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart." (Psalm 26:2)
"Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in
me, and lead me in the way everlasting." (Psalm 139:23-24)
"Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness." (Psalm
143:10)

Do I pray for my husband in his relationship with each of our children?
"And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest
I come and smite the earth with a curse." (Malachi 4:6)
"The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. Thy
father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. My son, give me thine heart, and let
thine eyes observe my ways." (Proverbs 23:24-26)

Do I pray for my husband when I know he is going through times of testing
and hardship?
"For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points
tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:15-16)
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be
made known unto God." (Philippians 4:6)
"Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer. . ." (Romans 12:12)
"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2)
Do I pray for my husband to be strong in his particular areas of weakness and
temptation?
"The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry." (Psalm 34:15)
"The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of
judgment to be punished." (2 Peter 2:9)
"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
glory, for ever, Amen." (Matthew 6:13)

When my husband is in sin or when I believe he is making an unwise
decision, do I humbly entreat him and then earnestly, patiently, and quietly
pray for God to lead him?
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."
(Jeremiah 33:3)
"The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will."
(Proverbs 21:1)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all
men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and
honesty." (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
"The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." (Exodus 14:14)
Do I pray for my husband when he has offended me, or do I criticize and
harbor bitterness?
"Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the
door." (James 5:9)
"Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called,
that ye should inherit a blessing." (1 Peter 3:9)
"It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house." (Proverbs 21:9)
"It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman." (Proverbs 21:19)
"And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may
forgive you your trespasses." (Mark 11:25)

These examination questions are an excerpt from
As Unto the Lord
A Tool for Wives Who Want to Glorify God
by Pam Forster

The Greatest Man in History

2007-02-08T19:17:00.000-08:00

The Greatest Man in History Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.

Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.

Had no medicines,yet they called Him Healer.

He had no army, yet kings feared Him.

He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.

He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.

He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.

I feel honored to serve such a Leader who loves us!

God Is Like......

2007-02-07T20:41:00.000-08:00

A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at
TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to
communicate ideas about God.
Here are some of the results: scroll down.

God is like..
BAYER ASPIRIN
He works miracles.

God is like...
A FORD
He's got a better idea.

God is like...
COKE
He's the real thing.

(This is great)

God is like...
HALLMARK CARDS
He cares enough to send His very best.

God is like...
TIDE
He gets the stains out that others leave behind.

God is like...
GENERAL ELECTRIC
He brings good things to life.

God is like...
SEARS
He has everything.

God is like...
ALKA-SELTZER
Try Him, you'll like Him

God is like...
SCOTCH TAPE
You can't see Him, but you know He's there.

God is like...
DELTA
He's ready when you are.

God is like...
ALLSTATE
You're in good hands with Him.

God is like...
VO-5 Hair Spray
He holds through all kinds of weather.

God is like...
DIAL SOAP
Aren't you glad you have Him? Don't you wish everybody did?

(that one is my favorite)

God is like...
The U.S. POST OFFICE
Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet nor hail will keep Him from His
appointed destination.

2007-01-28T08:07:00.000-08:00

Christians - By Maya Angelou