Reason I sing..Phil Wickham

 https://youtu.be/w9UHWFuHUt8

  Does the time for Christ's return seem to be approaching very soon? No one really knows. Are there scriptures, things that have been prophesied to give us some awareness, yes. If you are not in the word, you would just think that things are just getting really bad. When it's really signs that the day is approaching.  Are you ready for that day? Are you worried about all the things that you see on the news? Its all written. We are watching History unfold. Even those of us who are in the word and have some understanding of what has been prophesied, it can still be heartbreaking.  I say this because I worry about family members and friends who might not be  saved. 

 If you've put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior,  you have everything to sing about.  I can't be silent, and either should you be.  The world is screaming. We should scream louder. We should live a life that testifies about His grace and mercy.  A Savior who calls us friend. A Savior Who died for us while we were yet sinners. Romans 5: 6-8 " You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."... 

God loved and died for us before we even turned to Him.  That's something I cannot take lightly. I can't even wrap my head around it.

 So for the cross that He bore, and the debt that He paid. For the victory He won over death and the grave. I will forever sing.

 This world can bring all it wants to, and it will. But it will also come to an end.  I pray you understand what's happening.  Jesus already has victory. We are part of His story that one day, maybe soon,  is coming to an end. Are you ready for that day?

For Your glory Lord

Kim D

Enough.. Chris Tomlin

 https://youtu.be/87Ig-lnWjzQ

  I love sharing my experiences through blogging, and especially when a song pops up as soon as I get in my car after the experience.

 I was at the gym and a gentleman who knows me very well, knows my love for the Lord. But I guess he doesn't understand what being truly satisfied is. We talk all the time. But this time he was a little more forward.  He said to me... "You always smell so good." I said... "Thank you." He said.... "You need someone to love you." I said... "I do, and pointed up." He said... "No, I mean flesh." I said... "The love I have from the Lord is stronger than love from the flesh." He said... "don't you like to hug?".. I said... "Of course I do. I hug all my friends", and hugged him.  I said... "But I really get great long lasting hugs from my littlest grandson."  We both laughed.  He said... "You need more than that."  I said.... "Oh NO I don't. My Jesus is enough and totally satisfies." He said.. "Well, since we are friends can I have your number.?"  I said.... "Maybe when Jesus is your enough, I might think about it." He laughed and walked away. 

He's a nice looking man. Has an awesome job as an anesthesiologist. But ladies, let Jesus be your enough before anything else. I know that I know, if the Lord wants me to be with someone again,  He will make it perfectly clear. 

 One of my favorite stories in The Bible  is of the samaritan woman in John chapter 4 versus 7 through 26. Read it. She was never satisfied until she met Jesus. That's how powerful His love is. He will sweep you right off your feet, right at that moment. You will never be the same again. You will never search for love in different areas or substances.

 All for Your glory Lord. 

Kim D

You define me. Kim Walker

 https://youtu.be/RaR39AUUMLo

 Transformed.. Transforming.. Transgender.. True transformation is in Jesus Christ alone.  That's where our identity is found. Problem is, too many peoples eyes are blinded and minds are deceived.  2 Corinthians 3:18, "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being TRANSFORMED into His likeness with every increasing glory, which comes from the lord, who is the Spirit.  The truth about Christ, is it transforms us morally as we understand and apply it. As we deepen our knowledge by spending time with Jesus, in His Word, in fellowship with others,  in church, our knowledge deepens, and the Holy Spirit helps us to change. 

 Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6: 6-8..Problem is, many parents today are not teaching their children, or even leading their children in the way that they should go because they don't even have that relationship with Jesus themselves. If they did, we wouldn't have so many confused children in not knowing their identity at a very young age.  At a young age, parents are allowing their children to be whatever they want to be. This is so sad, and parents falling into the lie of the enemy and not even knowing they are.  And before you think I'm judging. Read the scriptures above. It's His words, not mine.  Speaking God's word is not judging. 

Colossians 2:6-9,  This scripture speaks of receiving Christ as  Lord of your life. It is the beginning of life. But you must be rooted, and built up, and strengthened in the faith. This is done by spending time with Him.  The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you know that you're Identity is in Him. 

 Now before you get really ticked off at me. Let me tell you, I have many gay friends. I even have gay relatives.  I love them. I pray for them daily. Hoping that 1 day their eyes will be unveiled. I will never encourage what they are doing. I will only point them to the truth. Because only the truth can set a person free, John 8: 31-32. 

My heart breaks for what I see on the news. I know God's heart must be torn apart.  He loves his creation. He loves you and me so much, He sent His Son to die for our sins and set us free. He is the Creator Who made you either male or female. He was not confused when He made you.  Confusion is from the enemy. 

 Lord, may you always be glorified.  I write out of obedience to You.  Also for those that I love and I am praying for.

Kim D

Living sacrifice. Brandon Lake

 https://youtu.be/KqS-bxXz1co

Romans 121-5.. 1  Corinthians 15:31... Galatians 2:20-21

 Set us a blaze oh Lord.  We should offer nothing less than what you ask of us.

Every morning I wake up to new life. But then again, I die daily. Isn't that what these scriptures mean?

 Some of us who follow Christ and call ourselves christians, have gone through all the steps of saying the right words, being baptized, but yet have not surrendered everything. Letting Him have full charge of our life. But we only want to give Him bits and pieces. Can you imagine if He only gave us bits and pieces of Himself?  

The word tells us, a living sacrifice. That's what surrender is. We can call ourselves christians, be baptized, but we can't call him Lord, if He is not Lord over every area of our life. This is what reading the word of God daily does. It cuts like a knife the truth into our soul.  It's supposed to hurt. It kills the flesh. Everything we want to do and think is right.  It's got to hurt to give up our will and surrender to His will, and be changed.

 So if you really want to live, you have to wake up and die daily. There's no other way. I pray that these scriptures help us to see what God is calling all of his followers to do.  We are supposed to be Holy, set apart.  We can't let the secular point of view change the truth of what we know.  We can't even let other christians change our point of view.  We have got to get into the word of God, and that in itself change us.   We are not our own. We have been bought with a price. Thank you Jesus.

Help us Holy Spirit to truly live.  Help us to freely lay down our everything.  That is our true act of worship. 

Kim D

Hallways River Valley Worship

 https://youtu.be/Yse2M75IQjQ

 This song will forever remind me of my Aunt Marie, and the precious time that I had with her the other night in the hospital. She is close to her going home to be with the Lord.  Isn't that something when you know the Lord. No fear of death. Just eyes focused on your new destination Jesus promised.

 We had such great conversation together. We read some Bible verses together. Then she recited some psalms by heart. One of her favorites is Psalm 51. I kid you not. She recited it to me word-for-word. 

 Then she said to me, "Kim,  I have to tell you something." I said, "go ahead Aunt Marie."  She said, " It was the strangest thing. There were 2 people in the "Hallway" and they were saying Jesus over and over again and praying. Some of the prayers they were saying I knew and joined in."  I said,  "what did they look like."  She said, "angels." I told her how beautiful that was to have experienced that. She said to me that she is in such peace.  I knew then it must be getting close.  But only God knows the day in the hour.

So I asked her if she wanted to go home to my moms if they release her from the hospital. My mom is her sister, and they are like 2 pees in a pod. They've lived together now for quite some time.  She said, "I want to go be with Jesus." I said, "Aunt Marie, do you understand what I'm saying? Do you want to go home first with mom and then from there go be with Jesus?"  Then I had to laugh at myself thinking, like we could really arrange that order.  When it's His to take you, it's time. She said, "all I know is I want to go be with Jesus.  I am in such peace." 

 I've lost loved ones that are in relationship with Jesus Christ, and every one of them have been in this peace, that it's almost like their halfway there.

 That's why I love this song so much. Because this life is truly just a hallway to our eternity. Some lyrics: "When I’ve forgotten, this is not the destination. Remind my soul to start recalling.

This is just a hallway on my way home."

 He's prepared for her, and all of us,  the place that He has promised for those who believe. John 14:3. 

 She is 96. She has had beautiful, quality, full of life years. What more could we ask for? 

God has been so good. So faithful.  Like I always say. The only sting to death are for those of us who are left here missing the heck out of our loved ones.

 The most beautiful thing when you are a believer,  is that forever is now, and it just keeps flowing.

 All glory to you Lord God. Thank you for taking such good care of our dear sweet Aunt.  I know your hands are upon my mom.  Strengthening her, and preparing her for her sisters departure.  You will be her peace and strength.

Kim D ..mvdevotional.blogspot.com

Knowing You. Stephany Gritzenger

 https://youtu.be/l_wC29WxfEY

Mark 16:12 " Afterward Jesus appeared in a DIFFERENT FORM  to 2 of them while they were walking in the country."

 I love when you read the word of God and it speaks even clearer.  Every time you read it something different is magnified. The way you see Jesus, and the way I see Jesus may be totally different. There is a big difference between knowing Jesus and knowing about Him.  This is something I am truly experiencing with other christians who have totally different opinions than what the word of God says.

Being saved and seeing Jesus are not the same thing. Many people who have never seen Jesus have received and share in God’s grace. But once you have seen Him, you can never be the same. Other things will not have the appeal they did before.

Spiritual development. It's a choice to continue to either be milk fed, or go after the meat. That's the problem today. Too many christians still being milk fed and not knowing what the truth really is in the Word.  You could make up in your mind what you want it to be. But what God says about a matter is truth. You can't change it. I mean you can if you want to, but you will not grow spiritually.  God's purpose once we were saved was to grow. Then to take the word and make disciples. Not tickle people's ears just to make them feel good. 

Philippines chapter 2.12 "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose."

 I pray that we are Christ followers and not just fans. Choose to grow.

 For your glory Lord always

Kim D

Hosanna.. Hillsong

 https://youtu.be/hnMevXQutyE

Being it Palm Sunday I started reading John chapter 12 again . I got to verse 10 where the chief priest made plans to kill Lazarus as well as Jesus. Because of what Jesus had done,  raising Lazarus from the dead, more and more people were putting their faith in Jesus.  I really never noticed that before. They wanted to kill Lazarus too, WOW!  Talk about jealousy and control!  Sin  just piling up over control.  They wanted Lazarus dead simply because he was a living witness to Jesus's power.  Unreal!  Then the beautiful next versus..13 Hosanna!  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel! ..  On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus Triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. Jesus came to disarm death. Lazarus is proof of that.  Jesus didn't come to kill, but to die.  Jesus had to die before his kingdom could come.  Palm Sunday is good news. Because Jesus has come to disarm and dethrone empires.  Death is defeated.  Praise God, and thank you Jesus.

 May you forever be glorified through our lives.

Kim D