After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11. Give us this day our daily bread. 12. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13. 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 6:9-13
Surely this is an overwhelming model prayer given to us by the lover of our souls, Jesus.
But you see…
you can't say “Our” if you only live for your self- because the word “Our” reflects an unselfish spirit with an unselfish attitude.
You can't say “Father” if you're not trying to act like His child- because “Father” denotes a family spirit.
You can't say “Who art in Heaven if you're not laying up no treasure there- because “Who art in Heaven” exposes trusting spirit.
You can't say “Hallowed be Thy Name” if you're not striving for holiness- because “Hallowed” indicates a reverent spirit.
You can't say “Thy Kingdom come” if you're not doing all can to usher in that event- because “Thy kingdom comes” expresses a loyal spirit.
You can't say “Thy will be done” if you're disobedient to God's Word- because “Thy will be done” articulates a submissive spirit.
You can't say “in earth as it is in Heaven” if you don't serve Him in the here and now- because “in earth as it is in Heaven” unveil a believing spirit.
You can't say “give us our daily bread” if you are dishonest or seeking gain by deception- because “give us” indicates a dependent spirit.
You can't say “forgive us our debts” if you harbor grudges against others- because “forgive us” reveals a penitent spirit.
You can't say “lead us not into temptation” if you deliberately place yourself in the path of sin- because “lead us” reflects a humble spirit.
You can't say “deliver us from evil” if you don't put on the whole armor of God- because “deliver us from evil” reveals a faithful spirit.
You can't say “Thine is the kingdom” if you don't give the King loyalty that is due to Him- because “Thine is the kingdom” reflects a triumphant spirit.
You can't attribute to Him “power” if you fear what men can do- because “power” is recognized by a confident spirit.
You can't ascribe to Him “glory” if you seek honor only for yourself- because “and the glory” unveils an exultant spirit.
You can't say “forever” if the horizon of your life is bounded completely by time- because “Forever” shows an eternal spirit.
You can’t say Amen if you don’t agree with God’s Word – because “Amen” reflects a cooperate spirit.
Read God's Word
Thursday, November 24, 2005
OUR GOD IS
This Thanksgiving I was wondering what to thank God for and realized that even if I had ten thousand tongues, I could not thank Him enough. The Bible says in 1 Chronicles 16:4 “And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, and to record, and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel” You see, Certain Levites were selected to give constant praise and thanks to God. Praise and thanksgiving should be a normal part of our everyday lives, not held in reserve only for celebrations. Praise God continually, and you will find that you won’t take his blessings for granted. You see our God is not only good, He's more than good.
He is...
Too holy to be defiled
Too eternal to be an a transient
Too free to be bound
Too invincible to be conquered
Too sure to fail
Too truthful to lie
Too real to be a myth
Too exact to error--
Too true to be false-
Too all knowing to be a learner--
Too wise to be deceived--
Too infallible to make a mistake--
Too strong to be defeated--
Too powerful to be dethroned-
Too competent to be disqualified--
Too alert to be surprised--
Too near to be far away-
Too punctual to be late--
Too watchful to sleep--
Too mindful to forget--
Too right to be wrong--
Too great to be challenged--
Too good to be mean--
Too pure to be contaminated--
Too high to be brought down--
Too rich to become bankrupt-
Too stable to be moved--
Too everlasting to vanish--
Too big to get around--
Too perfect to have defects--
Too merciful to be mean--
Too loving to be unkind--
Too secure not to be trusted and I tell you the God we serve is a too God, and so we need to learn to call the Lord by His right name.
During the Thanksgiving holiday, we focus on our blessings and express our gratitude to God for them. But thanks should be on our lips every day. We can never say thank you enough to parents, friends, leaders, and especially to God. When thanksgiving becomes an integral part of your life, you will find that your attitude toward life will change. You will become more positive, gracious, loving, and humble.
"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: [2] To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night" Psalm 92:1-2
Happy Thanksgiving
He is...
Too holy to be defiled
Too eternal to be an a transient
Too free to be bound
Too invincible to be conquered
Too sure to fail
Too truthful to lie
Too real to be a myth
Too exact to error--
Too true to be false-
Too all knowing to be a learner--
Too wise to be deceived--
Too infallible to make a mistake--
Too strong to be defeated--
Too powerful to be dethroned-
Too competent to be disqualified--
Too alert to be surprised--
Too near to be far away-
Too punctual to be late--
Too watchful to sleep--
Too mindful to forget--
Too right to be wrong--
Too great to be challenged--
Too good to be mean--
Too pure to be contaminated--
Too high to be brought down--
Too rich to become bankrupt-
Too stable to be moved--
Too everlasting to vanish--
Too big to get around--
Too perfect to have defects--
Too merciful to be mean--
Too loving to be unkind--
Too secure not to be trusted and I tell you the God we serve is a too God, and so we need to learn to call the Lord by His right name.
During the Thanksgiving holiday, we focus on our blessings and express our gratitude to God for them. But thanks should be on our lips every day. We can never say thank you enough to parents, friends, leaders, and especially to God. When thanksgiving becomes an integral part of your life, you will find that your attitude toward life will change. You will become more positive, gracious, loving, and humble.
"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: [2] To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night" Psalm 92:1-2
Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 13, 2005
THE BIBLE SPEAKS
I am the Bible, God's wonderful library.
I am always-and above all-the truth.
To the weary pilgrim,
I am a strong staff,
To the one who sits in darkness,
I am glorious light.
To those who stumble beneath heavy burdens,
I am sweet rest.
To him who has lost his way,
I am a safe guide.
To those who are sick in sin,
I am healing strength and forgiveness.
To those who are tossed about by the storms of life,
I am a steadfast anchor.
To those who search for salvation,
I reveal the Savior of the world.
I am the Bible,
God's wonderful gift to mankind.
I am always-and above all-the truth.
To the weary pilgrim,
I am a strong staff,
To the one who sits in darkness,
I am glorious light.
To those who stumble beneath heavy burdens,
I am sweet rest.
To him who has lost his way,
I am a safe guide.
To those who are sick in sin,
I am healing strength and forgiveness.
To those who are tossed about by the storms of life,
I am a steadfast anchor.
To those who search for salvation,
I reveal the Savior of the world.
I am the Bible,
God's wonderful gift to mankind.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Ten things God won't ask:
1...God won't ask what kind of car you drove;
He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.
2...God won't ask the square footage of your house,
He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
3...God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet,
He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
4...God won't ask what your highest salary was;
He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
5...God won't ask what your job title was;
He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
6...God won't ask how many friends you had;
He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
7...God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived,
He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.
8...God won't ask about the color of your skin,
He'll ask about the content of your character.
9...God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation;
He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.
10...God won't ask how many people you spoke to about Jesus;
He'll ask if you were ashamed of His Son.
He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.
2...God won't ask the square footage of your house,
He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
3...God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet,
He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
4...God won't ask what your highest salary was;
He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
5...God won't ask what your job title was;
He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
6...God won't ask how many friends you had;
He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
7...God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived,
He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.
8...God won't ask about the color of your skin,
He'll ask about the content of your character.
9...God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation;
He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.
10...God won't ask how many people you spoke to about Jesus;
He'll ask if you were ashamed of His Son.
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About Me
- J.A. Vazquez
- I'm just, a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about Somebody who can save anybody. First I want to give love to the Father for giving me the opportunity to be an instrument for him to live in and live through for the glory that belongs to only him and Him alone. I served in the United States Navy for twenty one years and retired September 2003. During the last 3 years of my naval career, I served as co-pastor of Greater New Refuge COGIC in Fallon, Nevada under the tutelage of Pastor Gregory L. Brown. While there, I diligently served my pastor and church with the construction of a new sanctuary, and caring for the needs of all ministries, while simultaneously striving to stay focused on the mandate that the Lord had placed upon my life to preach the Word of God without compromise. I was licensed to preach November 2002 and Ordained June 2003. While stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I proudly served and as constituent of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for seventeen years under the leadership of Bishop Elect W. D. Scott, Sr. and presently serve under the leadership of Bishop B. Courtney McBath at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, Virginia.