Why do we COUNT time?
The last 3 days, I have been sitting before God. Some have a misconception that you can do nothing else but stare. I do believe that GOD can be mesmerizing. However, sometimes He calls us to do more than stare. I thank GOD for the gift of HIS LOVE. He gave me this topic this morning. He said, “My child, please stop counting time.”
I said, “I am not sure I understand.” He said, “When you walk from Heaven, there is NO time.” Lately, since our world was rocked, I have not been sleeping as much. I know GOD is calling me unto HIM. He has me literally take breaks from the world. What is awesome is THAT can happen, and life can go on as usual, in a sense. Let me explain. God is not limited. But, we as humans can be. Humans are only limited without GOD.
He gently reminded me, ” Time is not the healer. I AM.” Time is simply a tool that can be used in the healing process. ” Now, I should confess something. There was a season in my life, where I was unbalanced in FAITH. God so met me there, and when it tries to rear it’s ugly head again, He stomps it in the ground. God alone slays Goliath. He may use us to do it, but HE does it.
How many people live on a time schedule???? I mean the 9 to 5 job is a great example. THIS world is built around TIME. But, Heaven is built around LOVE. Hell is built around hate. THEY are polar opposites. Yet, there is a very fine line between the two.
So, why do we count time? Why do we stare at the clock wondering when the hours will pass sometimes? Have you ever experienced this? An example is in school, when the class is boring, or you are tired. another example is, at an appointment. If the doctor, teacher, or tutor is running behind schedule, what happens? Well, usually you just wait right? Isn’t this true according to the word? Don’t we have to wait on GOD? I know it is a lot of questions. But, it is time for God reflections.
The enemy shows a lot of people his mirror. Would you NOT rather see God instead??? I know I would. 😉
Isaiah 40:31 Amplified Bible (AMP)
31 But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.
Shouldn’t we LIVE according to God’s time schedule? Because I believe we should. Yet, it takes the mind of Christ to do so. God wants to be our LIFE manager. He wants to manage and take care of everything. In fact, it is one of the many hidden promises He makes us. When He says, “Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” He is talking about several things here. He is talking about learning how to LOVE through HIM. Also, He is speaking of holy discernment. It is actually a hidden reference to testing spirits. God wants ALL of us.
This song came to my spirit…
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/franksinatra/allofme.html
Years ago I watched a movie with this title. I was fascinated by it. It was a movie that captivated by attention. Mainly because it was about death, and how it does not stop LOVE from shining. GOD is LOVE. HE is, we are only LOVE in HIM.
What does HIS word say about time management?
http://www.openbible.info/topics/time_management
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Colossians 4:5 ESV / 131 helpful votes
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Luke 14:28 ESV / 123 helpful votes
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Ecclesiastes 3:8 ESV / 116 helpful votes
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Matthew 6:33 ESV / 98 helpful votes
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
James 4:13-17 ESV / 81 helpful votes
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Psalm 39:4-5 ESV / 69 helpful votes
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Proverbs 16:9 ESV / 50 helpful votes
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Psalm 31:14-15 ESV / 37 helpful votes
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2 Peter 3:8-14 ESV / 35 helpful votes
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Matthew 25:1-46 ESV / 35 helpful votes
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.
Proverbs 3:9 ESV / 34 helpful votes
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
Matthew 24:36 ESV / 33 helpful votes
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John 9:4 ESV / 31 helpful votes
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Acts 1:7-8 ESV / 24 helpful votes
He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
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So, are you giving GOD All of you???
Lord, we come before you thankful WE are yours. We repent b4 you because we know we falter. But, we stand here, and lay it down on your altar. You are worthy. Bring us HEAVEN mighty GOD. Lead us home.
In His Grace and GLORY,
E and FAM
All of me
Why not take all of me
Can’t you see
I’m no good without you
Take my lips
I want to lose them
Take my arms
I’ll never use them
Your goodbye
Left me with eyes that cry
How can I
Go along without you
You took the part
That once was my heart
So why not
Take all of me
All of me
Why not take all of me
Can’t you see
I’m no good without you
Take my lips
I want to lose them
Take my arms
I’ll never use them
Your goodbye
Left me with eyes that cry
How can I
Go along without you
You took the part
That once was my heart
So why not
Take all of me
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