Verse of the Day 2.25.11

"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us."

~ Romans 8:37 ~

Verse of the Day 2.24.11

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
~ Psalm 46:1 ~

Verse of the Day 2.23.11

"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."

~ Psalm 37:4 ~

Verse of the Day 2.21.11

"He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him."
~ Psalm 18:30 ~

Verse of the Day 2.19.11

"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
~ Psalm 118:24 ~

Verse of the Day 1.19.11

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you."

~ Numbers 6:24-25 ~

Verse of the Day 2.18.11

"Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and He shall say, Here I am"

~ Isaiah 58:9 ~

Verse of the Day 2.16.11

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge."

~ Psalm 19:1-2 ~

Verse of the Day 2.15.11

"My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you."

~ Proverbs 6:20-22 ~

What is Love? 2.14.11

On this post I will like for us to comment on what we believe Love is
after writing down what we think Love is, lets read 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 (ending at the verse that saids "Love never Fails") After reading the scriptures compare your thoughts on Love to the scripture..
Please post your thoughts on here.

Happy Valentines Day!!

Love,

Pray and Play

Verse of the Day 2.14.11

Love.. "It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

~ 1 Corinthians 13:7 ~

Verse of the Day 2.12.11

"Love is Patient, Love is Kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."

~ 1 Corinthians 13:4 ~

Verse of the Day 2.11.11

"Love never fails."
~ 1 Corinthians 13:8 ~

Thoughts from Lesson 4- (Genesis 19:15-26)

This week we learned about Lot's wife and how she became a pillar of salt for looking back.

In our present lives being saved Christians, we too can sometimes take a glimpse at our "worldly life" and maybe feel tempted to do or act like we use to. Thank God, for mercy and grace because I believe we would've become just like Lot's wife a pillar of salt, for many times that we do let our old selves pop up again.
We have to understand that we sleep with the enemy every night, and our enemy is our own flesh!
If we don't commit ourselves 100 percent to God and to His statues, we can easily fall into our old ways without even realizing it. The flesh doesn't want what the Holy Spirit wants; the flesh wants to always do the opposite of the Holy Spirit! However, when we pray and follow God wholeheartedly, He will give us Strength to overcome any desires of the flesh. We should never look back, but instead look forward to the many ways that God can use our testimony to impact other people's lives.

~ Sarai Flar ~ (2.10.11)

Verse of the Day 2.10.11

"Great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies."
~ Psalm 57:10 ~

Verse of the Day 2.9.11

"Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him."
~ Proverbs 30:5 ~

Verse of the Day - 2.7.11

God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what He pleases.

~Philippians 2:13~

Verse of the Day - 2.6.11

I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart..

~PSALM 40:~

Verse of the Day - 2.4.11

 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever- do not abandon the works of your hands.

~ PSALM 138:8~

Verse of the Day - 2.3.11

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

~PSALM 62:1-2~

Lesson 4: Lot's Wife

Lesson 4: Lot's Wife Genesis 19:15-26

Lot was living in Sodom where the inhabitants were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly(Genesis 13:14) Lot became a citizen of Sodom, sat at the city's gate in a position of authority, and was treated with honor as a relative of mighty Abraham, who had delivered the city from an invasion.

         Though Lot was regarded as a righteous soul,he evidently closed his eyes to the wickedness of the people and married a woman of Sodom. They had two daughters. Sodom was such a cesspool of sin that God declared He would destroy it. But because of Abraham's intercession,God agreed to save Lot and His family. So two angels went to take Lot and his family out of the city before God's judgment fell. Though Lot,his wife and daughters seemed reluctant to leave, the angels admonished them to escape to the mountain without looking back. Again, Lot hesitated. He wanted to go to the little city of Zoar. As they fled, fire and brimstone fell from heaven and completely destroyed Sodom. Walking behind her husband, Lot's wife turned to look back. She was overtaken with sulfurous vapors and became solidified with salt. She perished as she stood,entombed as a pillar. 

         Why did she look back? Perhaps she remembered the life of pleasure she was leaving behind and wanted one more glimpse of what she was giving up. Maybe she had so much unresolved guilt and hurt that she was unable to face a new life. Maybe she was angry at God for what was happening.

 Why Remember Lot's Wife?

We too live in a society today that is becoming more and more like that of Sodom. We live in a world that could be viewed as also being a cesspool of sin and sinners living within it. We are surrounded by pornography, violence, drugs, crime, divorce, and infidelity. God's wrath is also due upon us, yet it is through His mercy that we are spared each and every day. Jesus wants us to learn from Lot's wife. Instead of looking back or wanting the things of this world that He calls us to leave behind, we are called to fix our eyes solely upon Him and listen to His voice. It is the only way we are to survive in the days ahead. We are called to be His bride. We are not to look back at the old ways of the world and what sin has to offer, but to look ahead to what His kingdom has to offer. 

Reflection Questions

1. Are there things of this world that you look back on when God is calling You?








2. Are there obstacles that you need to overcome to leave the world behind and just walk towards Christ?







3. Are there things in your life or from your past that you still look back and harp on that are preventing you from walking on the path that Christ is trying to lead you on?






Challenge

This week put aside all the cares of the world and all the tempting distractions, just simply leave them all behind, learn from Lot's wife...... follow God's wishes and don't look back!

                                                        

Verse of the Day - 2.2.11

How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.

~PSALM 36:7 ~

Verse of the Day 2.1.11

"Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love,
and he relents from sending calamity. Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing;"

~ Joel 2:13-14 ~