Walking in kindness

Mathew 5:39

Jesus speaks on “an eye for an eye”

But I tell you , do not resist an evil person, if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Everyday is a challenge, just knowing you have to get up and go  work or school is a tough. But don’t turn your back on people because you are angry or not happy today. Try with all your might to live as though you were meant to see this person today. They are teaching you something. Be kind, even if they are not. Show you belong to the Lord and follow in his footsteps.

“To Save A Life” movie on GMC

Tonight I am watching a GMC Movie made for Teens called “To Save a Life”. It’s about a Tenn that goes to High School one morning and commits suicide in the hall.  The movie focuses on the athlete that was friends with the teen since they were kids and when they get to freshman year they part ways. Many trials and tribulations as the movie progresses and I could not stop watching it.

If you watch anything this year please watch this movie. If you know of any troubled teens, please watch this movie. It’s about values, seeking. learning, teaching and the things that teens go through in School. It’s changing my heart and helping me to see there is a great need for Christ that the kids today are lacking-missing.

I hope it will change your heart too.

New Year, New Beginning!

I took off this week for a staycation and most of it I thought about the things I did and didn’t do in 2011. I complained alot this year about everything, I said things I should not have, I slandered some people unintentionally. I didn’t stick up for people I should have but joined in instead and remarked right along with the crowd. Not good, at all.

Now for the things I did do, I stayed in my job another year, my health held up, I had food to eat, water to drink, a car, a home, a family and friends. I thanked God for everything everyday, every time I got a sale, I thanked Him. I thanked Him for everything and mostly gave thanks for the small unseen blessings He gave me through my husband and my girls. He changed some hearts in my house this year. Do you know why? Because I prayed for them and I prayed for people who weren’t very nice to me, hurtful ones that God has shown me where their heart lies and their priorities are. I saw people this year in a different light than ever before. I saw them as works from God, each person contributing and learning from one another-lots of spiritual lessons.

Now I can’t say or possibly know what you went through this year, but as you reflect back did you see changes because of prayer? It’s a mighty force for you and absolutely FREE!

Happy 2012 everyone, may God Bless you as you walk the paths He has set in advance for you!

This is my 175th blog post

If you are on God’s Team you are not a Quitter!

Having time off from work I picked up a couple of books that are teaching me how to remain satisfied with what I am doing while I learn and grow on God’s time. One of the books I started was a study paperback by Jill Briscoe called ” Here Am I-Send Aaron” published 1978, it’s an eye opener, my favorite chapter was -”Saved, Satisfied and Stuck” - Jill writes about the Christian life and how we must move forward. I am often”stuck” in this chapter alone for long periods of time.  I think I should be waiting on God, but weeks turn into months  and I stand still. I know God is developing me but at what point do you actually make a move? Does He open a door? Is His plan something I pursue even if He has not put it in front of me?…..I’m stuck!!! What should I do? Well Jill says it’s up to us and how long it takes to get going.

I long to think that God opens a door as well, does He keep us in the desert for a while to groom us and mature us for work that we are to accomplish? I have been writing in this blog for over 2 years and there were periods of time that I completely stopped. I just felt I had nothing to contribute, I believe at that time was growth, fighting those demons that keep you from moving forward. All in all I have to say that my life has been blessed and I have learned patience as well.

If I can tell anyone anything, I can say that reading these books are wonderful uplifters, getting in a Bible study is even better if you have a seasoned teacher. But mostly I only can impress your daily prayer life as a time when you can connect and know your direction as He works it through you and nudges you forward!

Merry Christmas? More like, a Jesus Celebration Party

People all over the world getting prepared for Christmas, decorating the house, tree and some times even themselves. Everyone is shopping, buying gifts for people they know, getting themselves prepared for the big day. But truly the whole reason we are getting ready is for Jesus! We are preparing for the arrival for the Lord, the deliverer, Christ the King……Jesus!!!

It’s not the stuff

So when all of us are with others celebrating the day with food, presents and each other’s company remember why we celebrate, it’s a giant birthday party celebration and our King is why we honor the day. So when you tune in to the news and see people fighting for gifts, sometimes brutally violent over material “stuff” you have to wonder, are they seeing the bigger picture? Peace, Joy. Love? This is what our Savior came to bring, throughout the ages of time, not violence, jealousy and hoarding.

So in this great Season of Christ, let us remember that what we do with our time here on earth is something we must always treasure because we may not always be together every year or see the ones we care for all the time. With this dear ones I wish for you the blessings of our dear Lord on this CELEBRATION EVE!

“I don’t want to go back!”

                                                                       “I don’t want to go back!”

These probably were the words of Joseph, The Lord’s earthly Father and guardian when he was running from the whole situation back home, Mary pregnant? Not mine? How can I face anyone and face Mary too? These were  most likely the thoughts of a young up and coming groom as he desperately ran away that fateful night in the desert when the angel appeared to Joseph in a dream.

Matthew 1:20-21 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.  She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

Think about this, how brave was Joseph? I think he was scared and he had his doubts.

 JUST LIKE US!

We want to run away, don’t know the outcome, are scared, afraid of ridicule, what will they think of me now? These are the things that leaders must face everyday. When you lead you are always under the scrutiny of others, it’s a fact, no one is going to like everything you say or do. But to make a stand for the things that are right is a noble but wearing position to be in, not everyone is a Joseph. But with prayer and alittle work you can hear the call of God to lead and be good at it! He’s looking for leaders… He’s growing them right now, but do you need an angel to stop you before you get to the desert?

Christ Leading

When you are led Christ and not the world you are led  in directions that can cause you to either be very happy or sad as you learn to trust Him for everything. When nothing is happening, step back and allow God to work even harder in you and help you grow as a mature Christian seizing each day for Him, in Him and with Him.

Taking the time to Thank God for Blessings during times when you are unsure proves to God that you can be dependable and ready for any kind of spontaneous work or task He may put you to. Many times when you do the things that are spontaneous you see His work in a different way somehow not matching up to what you expected to be doing. You may have ideas of what He wants you do, but it turns out to be very different. Praise Him all through your triumphs and treasure Him as His hand is seen in the unseen.

Thankfulness

Having a heart for Jesus enables us to be in His glory as we thank Him everyday for the gifts and blessings He has given us. It is by our faith that we see Jesus and know Him in intimate ways. But at this time of the year we draw nearer to Him as we recognize everything that we are grateful for.

Have we looked at the people who don’t have the blessings of food, money and a place to live? Have we seen the sickness someone is bearing and not called? Or are we just being selfish in our actions and not facing what really is happening all around us everyday of the year. People are hurting out there. You are blessed and gifted, come to realize that you can help others by some small gesture that will light up someone else’s day! If you can’t get to someone then pray for them, that’s a free gift for all to use! Be happy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

be a Willing Servant

Be a Willing Servant

Nancy Sabato

 

 

To be a willing servant we must examine our hearts first. Do we serve God because we

 

are obligated or do we feel pushed or pressured? That is not how our Lord wants us to

 

serve Him. Jesus came in to save so many people of a destructive path that we commonly

 

don’t appreciate all he has done for us. To serve Him is an act of kindness that sometimes

 

goes unseen but always seen by God. Is there something that holds you back?

 

 

When I first started out as a born again Christian, all I wanted to do was serve the Lord.

 

A couple of years ago I decided to volunteer for a non profit organization that housed

 

mentally handicapped adults. I went through the motions and thought I really want to

 

serve God and this seems like a great way. As I started to fill out the paperwork and it

 

was on its way through the screening process, in my heart I felt little hesitant, almost felt

 

like it was going to be a burden on my life, I tried to ignore this and signed up. There was

 

no backing out now, going through the paperwork process and training, I had to show my

 

integrity and stay with it, didn’t want to look like a quitter.

 

 

My paperwork was cleared and  I began to show up every other Tuesday night with my

 

craft box in hand, ready to start some easy projects and spending time with four women,

 

it was a challenge keeping them focused but they seemed to like to color, paint  or cut

 

and paste pictures. It was fun to see them, they remembered a lot about what we did and

 

mostly would talk about their families. But I wasn’t really feeling like I was making an

 

impact spiritually for God as that was my focus as a new Christian.

 

One night I went over there craft box in hand on a very cold night in the winter. As I

 

reached the room where we would meet, no one was there. They completely forgot I was

 

coming. I felt a little insulted at the time, thinking I am showing up as a volunteer and

 

they couldn’t remember? But it was just a mistake. The leaders forgot I was coming, but

 

it was enough ammunition for me to quit going back. I got an email from the person that I

 

trained with she was responsible for volunteers; she asked me why I haven’t been back. I

 

told her the story; she tried to convince me to go back. But my heart wasn’t in it anymore.

 

 

Throughout this stage I prayed constantly for God to show me how I can serve Him. This

 

was a way I could but I didn’t see it at that time. All I wanted to do was constantly share

 

Jesus with others, but as new Christians don’t understand that you don’t have to preach to

 

people to allow the Holy Spirit to come forth in kindness and virtue. Jesus wants us to

 

always share His love story with others, but we can also be a guiding force to others as a

 

living light that comes from our acts of goodness and appreciation.

 

 

Serving God is something that comes naturally because you want to please him. things

 

from your heart are very important to Him and if you don’t fee that this is your talent to

 

serve in a particular way, then do what is your talent and love doing it. Do it with your

 

heart.

 

 

 

 

Copyright © 2011 Nancy Sabato

All rights reserved.

 

Pray for the Nations

This is a tough  time for the world, things are changing at rapid speed and we as Christians must follow Jesus teachings as we move this time on earth. Many things that Jesus said were to happen, are.

No one knows the day or the hour, only God the Father knows. But we must keep oil in  our lamps burning waiting for His return.  While the rest of the world is looking away you must be always ready and waiting on God. For it is the reluctant that think they have time but as we examine the words of Christ we must always be ready, the signs are clear.

 

How does the Blood of Chirst cover your Sins?

The manifest spirit of Christ which comes to us in the form of the Holy Spirit reminds us that there are a multitude of sins covered in the Blood of Christ given freely to you as a gift in grace.

The Lord has died and  risen in body to rule over the nations at the right hand of Father God. You must spread the news of Christ as fast as you can, You were chosen to speak for Him as a representative to this world in order for others to inherit the salvation freely given through His blood. Our jobs as representatives of Christ is to spread the good news, have you thought creatively how you can do this?

Through His blood we can grow in the word of God and help others see how we as Christians behave in a world surrounding us with all kinds of worldly pleasures that many have not sought God and asked for Him or His Help .

Now I am asking you, who are reading this Blog to ask yourself how can I spread the good news to the world that there is Power in His Blood, that He dies in our place to save the world-you and me. Isn’t the Lord of your life worth the time and effort  to help others see Him in His Glory??????