UNBREAKABLE

BOND

Bond has several definitions but when this word popped into my head this morning I was thinking about the close and lasting connection that my daughters and I have.  This bond is very strong just like the super gluing of two materials together.  This close interpersonal relationship has developed over many years.  With every situation and circumstance the bond gets stronger and stronger.  This attachment will never be severed. 

Do you have unbreakable bonds in your life?  There is one bond that needs to be formed before all others.  That is the bond between you and the Lord.  He pursues you at all times, He is waiting for you to attach and bond with Him. 

I found an article that took the word unbreakable and created an acronym.  It explained in eleven stepping-stones how to have an unbreakable bond with God. 

1.     Undivided heart for God. (Cultivate unity)

2.     No fear.  (Let go of fear)

3.     Be in an attitude of prayer always. (Communicate with God)

4.     Read the Holy Scriptures, which God gave us. (Bring truth to your innermost parts)

5.     Enlarge your heart. (Expand the territory of your heart)

6.     Ask God to lead you. (He is your shepherd)

7.     Know the real God

8.     Appoint a specific time to spend with God. (Cultivate your relationship)

9.     Build a safe relationship with others. (Each person is created by god)

10. Listen to God. (Cultivate silence in your life and let him speak to you)

11. Eternal perspective (prioritize what really matters)

Forming an unbreakable bond with God is the most important connection you can make.  He is waiting on you.  He is near you and is constantly seeking you.  He waits to enter your heart.  When you form this unbreakable bond with God He will be in the middle of every situation you encounter.  He is waiting to embrace the opportunity to form a lasting unbreakable relationship with you.  Form the bond today and stay glued to God forever. 

http://www.crosswalk.com/culture/books/creating-an-unbreakable-bond-with-god-1172019.htm Creating an Unbreakable Bond with God, Dr. Cheryl Meier and Dr. Paul Meier 

A LITTLE BIT OF HOPE

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PROTECTION

OUTSMART THE ELEMENTS

Have you ever heard of Rain-X?  This product is to help you outsmart the elements.  It is a liquid that is made for your car to help you improve visibility during driving.  There are seven categories of products that this company developed.  Because of its general water repellent properties, the original formulation is used in a wide variety of consumer, commercial and industrial settings.  The special product has a chemical that forces water to bead and roll off the car, often without needing wipers. 

When a friend brought to my attention this product last night my mind immediately went to the Lord.  This is exactly what He does for us.  When we turn our lives over to Him He becomes our Rain-X.  He is the one thing that helps us with the elements of life.  He protects us and gives us the visibility we need when we can’t see.  He will repel anything that would bring us harm.  The Lord can drive away, resist, ward off and withstand anything.

Spray on your treatment today, don’t delay.  Cover yourself with the one thing that will cast aside the forces that are here to harm you.  The one thing that can withstand anything.  With the Lord alone you can outsmart the elements and have the visibility you need. 

UNTANGLED WITH HOPE

On the other end of the phone was a voice of panic, “Mom where are you?  I have a brush stuck in my hair! Come home.”  I thought to myself, “It couldn’t be that bad.”  How wrong I was, what a mess.  Anna had been blow-drying her hair and brushing it with a small roller brush, however with one of the twists and turns the brush was stuck.  Not just a little bit of hair was entwined around the bristles; it was A LOT of hair.  What do I need to help loosen the hair?  I first grabbed the Pam, sprayed it all over.  Then I went for conditioner.  I finally got the Crisco and a fork.  With much patience and work I finally got the hair untangled from the unforgiving plastic. 

Are you stuck?  Do you feel as if you are twisted so tightly that you can’t be released?  Are you searching for the ingredient that will enable you to become what you know you can be? 

This senerio led me to the word hope.  When we are stuck, when we are in a rut, when we feel that we can’t get out of the situation we are in, all we need is hope.  In biblical terms, hope is closely allied with faith.  In Hebrews 11:1 faith is the assurance of things hoped for.  Hope is the object upon which we direct our focus and energies.  In Romans 8:28 hope is the knowledge that we are being changed for the better, as we trust in God’s promises.  No matter what the circumstances God’s plans for our lives are for the good, to give us hope. 

If you are feeling like the hair wrapped so tightly around the bristles of a brush don’t give up have hope.  Go to God; allow God to renew you, trust His timing and thank Him for whatever the situation.  He will be the Pam, the conditioner and the Crisco to loosen the bond that is holding you tightly to your current situation.  He will release you from the bondage that is keeping you from fulfilling His purpose for you.   He will untangle you and set you free.

THE PASS

We all want the pass.  When going to a Razorback football game we all like the pass that lets us into Lot 44.  Daddy Jack gives the pass to the first person that will arrive so that one car can be placed in the pit (lot 44) for everyone to congregate around.  It is the best parking place out of all three of our passes because it is in the main lot right by the stadium.  We have to plan before every ballgame who is getting there first to park the car. 

Have you ever needed a pass?  There are many definitions of pass.  You can pass a test, you can pass a car or you can obtain a pass.  When we have in our possession a pass we have a card, ticket or permit giving us authorization to enter or have assess to a place or event.  With that being said I ask. “Do you have a pass?”

You have to ask yourself where you want to end this life?  Where do you want to have a pass to enter when you have completed this journey?  The answer we all know and yes we all have a pass.  Our Lord and Savior gave our pass to us when He sacrificed His son for our sins.  The blood of Jesus Christ washed away our sins and we are forgiven.  By faith in Jesus Christ alone we can be saved.  Salvation is not found in a religion or good works, but in a person, the Lord Jesus Christ.  All we must do is go to Him to be saved.  To do this all we must do is simply come in your heart as a guilty sinner and believe upon the lord Jesus Christ. 

Look to Jesus for the pass.  When you do this you can enter into the lot that everyone wants in.  It is very simple to have a plan for eternal life in heaven.  Pray to Him admitting your sin, asking for forgiveness and tell him it is with Him alone that you are saved.   With this you will receive the pass!

NO BACKROAD HE IS THE WAY!

THE WAY

Since I live in a rural country town our streets are never crowded.  Unlike that of the city, traffic is slim and it only takes 5 minutes to get across town.  When I travel to the city I have learned many of the back roads from friends that either live there or travel there often.  It is nice to be able to zip around and get my errands completed in a timely manner.  When you are use to less commotion the craziness of a city street can be over whelming. 

Are you ready to get in your car and hit the back roads?  Are you ready to jump on the journey to Jesus?  With the navigation systems of today we can gain assess to many routes, back roads and shortcuts.  These systems give you the time estimated of your arrival.  And yes we can have this with Jesus also it is very simple.  Many will take the back road; the easy route to the lord, but some just won’t listen and will take the long road that is bumper to bumper with the commotion of the traffic.

The bible is a clearly marked map of the back road that God has given to us.  It provides us the directions that lead us to eternal life.  The directions include the explanation that God showed His love to the world by sending His only son Jesus Christ.  It is through Him and Him alone that we will have salvation. 

Whether you are traveling on a country road or a city road don’t let the traffic of life get in your way.  The journey of the back road is easy.  You already know the directions.  As Jesus said, “No one comes to the father except through me.”  Jesus is your back road, start your journey today (it will take less than 5 minutes).  This journey is God given and God directed. 

Don’t be overwhelmed with the traffic; live a life that doesn’t consist of rush hour.  Travel this journey with Him on the back road. 

John 14:6New International Version (NIV)

6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.