Jun
30
Sunday morning blahs, or aahs?
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
“I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Lets us go to the House of the Lord’.” Psalm 122:1
Do you say that on Sunday mornings? I have to admit at times I’d rather stay home than to get up, bathe and dress, and drive 40 minutes up the highway to where I worship. But I have learned, those are also the days I need to be there the most. Those are the days the sermon will especially touch my heart, or the music lift my soul or a friend’s hug renew my joy. That is why another force was trying to steer me away from the House of the Lord. When I obey that other voice, that day and my week just does not go as well unless I repent.
Jun
29
Step Out and Shine
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
“Do you see the man the Lord has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” 1 Samuel 10: 24
This is the Old Testament story about how God chose Saul to be the first king of Israel. The people had prayed and prayed for a king to unite them. Finally God granted their wish and Samuel the prophet followed God’s promptings and narrowed down His choice first by tribe, then clan, then to Saul of Kish. But where was Saul? God knew. He told Samuel he could find Saul hiding in the baggage! When they brought him out, even as a young man he was the tallest in the crowd- he was unique.
Jun
26
Unfailing Faith
By Julie B Cosgrove | 2 Comments
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail.” Luke 22:31-32
Jesus spoke these words to Simon Peter just before he was arrested and Peter denied he knew him. Our Lord knew what was going to happen and how Peter would react. Did Peter’s faith fail? I don’t think so. It certainly took a nose dive, but Peter stayed in that Upper Room and when the women told him Jesus was not in the tomb, he was the first to run and see. Even though he didn’t quite get it, a seed of faith still burned in his heart and he eventually became one of the greatest spreaders of the Good News.
Jun
25
Inexpressable Joy
By Julie B Cosgrove | 1 Comment
“Though you have not seen him, you love him, and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressable and glorious joy…” 1Peter 1:8
How often have you been filled with inexpressable joy? Perhaps at a wedding, or a birth of a child, or when you achieved a goal for which you have labored and prayed over. Hopefully when you received Christ as Lord of your life. Was it in your prayer time alone with the Lord today? Why not?
Jun
24
God With You
By Julie B Cosgrove | 1 Comment
“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” 2 Cor 13: 14
I have heard many a pastor bless his flock with these words of Paul’s. They are comforting words. Reassuring words. Perhaps I like the verse because I am a Texan and Paul ends it the way we do – y’all.
Seriously, when we realize we have perfected grace, love and fellowship in our lives, what more do we need? With grace comes forgiveness, with love comes acceptance, with fellowship comes companionship. No matter where we are, be it in a deafening crowd or alone in our room, the Triune God is there with us, if we believe.
Jun
23
Save the Day
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
“When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads because your redemption is near.” Luke 21:28
As kids, my age group grew up with super heroes in the comic books and that new thing called TV. My favorite was Mighty Mouse. “Here I come to save the day!” I would pretend I was a damsel in distress and he would swoop down and gather me up and we’d fly away together. Now I have a better super hero- I have Jesus.
Jun
22
Slump Removal
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14
Been a little down lately? Has the pressures of life or disappointment or hurt clouded your days? The mornings that you do not even feel like getting out of bed, as you pull the covers back over your face, remember this verse. Not being “Morning person” myself, it takes me about ten minutes before I can say hello to God, much less anyone else. But when I do, and feel His love, the day just goes better.
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