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09-27-08 |
Fall is here! Fall is my favorite season. I love to see the leaves changing colors, there’s a cool, crisp breeze in the air, the birds begin to migrate south...
Different seasons bring different tidings – winter brings cold and snow, spring brings new life: budding flowers and trees, summer brings warm, lush, colorful and sweet surroundings, fall represents a turning back into the cold dark time of winter… but every season has it’s own beautiful purpose. Would I appreciate the fall without the summer? Would spring have its joyful tone without the winter?
In the same way this earth is constantly turning with seasons, so our lives are constantly turning with different seasons. There are times of great joy, there are times of great sorrow. There are times of rest, and there are times of hard work… Job came before the Lord in a season of loss, sorrow, and despair with this phrase,
Job 1:21
“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Every season comes from the Lord… but how do we respond to God’s work in our lives? Are you going through a season of trial? Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Are you going through a season of joy? Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Are you going through a season of loss? Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Are you going through a season of loneliness? Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Are you in a season of abundance? Blessed be the name of the Lord!
God is seated on His throne, He is still in control. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose…”
God is working. Trust Him, and thank Him today for His faithfulness!
I find myself in a season of “travel” right now. I thank you all so much for your prayers while I was away in England – the Lord did a great work in my life as well as others. There are many more retreats, conferences, and church services yet to come this year… I SO appreciate your prayers as I will be traveling around. May none of us lose heart by looking at our circumstances when we need to keep our eyes on Jesus! Circumstances, like seasons, come and go; BUT Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever!!! His love will never fail, and He is always there!
Be blessed today as you fix your eyes on Him!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Saturday, September 27, 2008
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07-29-2008 |
Prayer Request...
Please keep me in your prayers as I travel to England. I will be there from July 31st - August 6th. Me and a friend of mine will be sharing Jesus at an event called Creationfest... please pray for soft hearts for the people who will be attending, and for salvation!
Thank you! Blessings!
www.creationfest.org.uk
Psalm 107:29-31
“He calms the storm so that its waves are still. Then they are glad because they are quiet; so He guides them to their desired haven. O that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness…”
Sometimes while sailing along in this world we find ourselves swept up into a terrible storm where the waves seem to overtake us, and we can’t seem to find any sign of calm waters before us. The disciples found themselves in this very situation; they were in the middle of a raging sea, and they were afraid. Jesus was in the boat with them the whole time, and after water began to fill the boat they ran to Jesus, woke Him up, and said
Mark 4:38-40
“Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” Then He arose and rebuked the wind and said, “Peace, be still.” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?”
Jesus was in the boat during the whole storm, and He knew exactly what was going on. No matter how great a storm you may be facing in your life right now please remember that Jesus is in the boat right beside you, have faith that He is in control, and praise Him for His goodness. He has created the wind and the waves, and in His perfect time He will rise up and command, “Peace, be still!”
Storms and trials are inevitable in this life, but we have a great promise of an eternity of peace with Jesus. Live today with eternity in mind, know that He will guide you to your desired haven, and praise Him in all circumstances for His goodness…
Psalm 111:4 “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion… His praise endures forever.” |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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06-10-2008 |
Psalm 71:16
“I will go in the strength of the Lord God…”
When I am contacted and asked to go somewhere and sing most times my response is, “I can’t do that… I’m not good enough. What do I have to say to anyone?” I am looking at ME and I know how ME is… and it is truly no good and not strong.
It’s true. In and of ourselves we can do nothing… BUT when we look to God (Isaiah 45:22) and stop looking to ourselves for strength we realize that we can do all things through Jesus who gives us strength! Philippians 4:13
2 Thessalonians 5:24
“The One who calls you is faithful, and He will also do it…”
Zechariah 4:6
“’Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit.’ Says the Lord of Hosts…”
and then here in Psalm 71 we have David proclaiming… “I will go in the strength of the Lord!”
When God calls us out to serve Him, or we find ourselves being tempted, or find ourselves in the midst of trials… it is such a relief to know that we don’t go out in our own strength, power, or wisdom; but we go in the strength of the Lord!
Psalm 139 says, “You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me…”
God tells us in Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
I always have to remind myself that I can’t live day to day in my strength, but rather I live in the strength of my Lord Jesus! I go in the strength of the Lord! Are you relying on the Lord today or do you find yourself overwhelmed with burdens of “trying to be good enough” and “trying to be strong”? I would encourage you to lay that burden down and fully rely on Jesus! Turn your thoughts to Him, and as the second part of Psalm 71 says, “Make mention of His righteousness, and His only!” God is faithful, good, true, and righteous! And we rely on Him!!! Even unto salvation… It is all about Jesus!
Isaiah 45:22 “Look to me, and be saved… for I am God and there is no other!” |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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05-13-08 |
Psalm 43:5
“…“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, the Help of my Countenance and my God…”
Is your soul cast down? Is there a circumstance or situation in your life that has you weary and heavy laden today? I would encourage you, just as the psalmist says, to HOPE IN GOD! For you shall yet praise Him… He is the help of our countenance and He is our Faithful and True loving God and Father!
There is a Bebo Norman song that is such an encouragement to me, and I want to share the chorus with you:
“I will lift my eyes to the Maker
Of the mountains I can’t climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
Of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
Of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You"
Lift your eyes to Jesus today. He says that He will never leave you or forsake you… He is sovereign and in control, and He is working all things (trials and hardship too) together for your good that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing!
Walk in His Grace!
James 1:2-4
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Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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03-25-2008 |
Luke 24:13-35
“…So it was while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them… and He went in to stay with them… He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him… So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying,“The Lord is risen indeed!”…”
Jesus drew near to these two men as they discussed and reasoned about His death and the rumors of His empty tomb. He talked with them, as they walked to Emmaus, about Moses and the prophets and all that concerned Him. He went into their house, broke bread with them, and the scripture says that “they knew Him.”
O, how I desire to have the Lord walk with me, teach me, stay with me, dwell with me, eat with me… How I desire to “Know Him!” Every day we can know Jesus more, always growing in our relationship with Him, always learning from Him and being refined into His image! We can always know Jesus MORE!!!
After they knew Him they went back into Jerusalem to share the “Good News” with everyone… That’s what knowing Jesus does: It makes us want to tell everyone about how awesome He is! Just knowing Jesus gives me strength to rise every morning - Like the Psalmist says in Psalm 3:5... “I lay down and slept; I awoke for the Lord sustained me…” He is a Strong Tower, a Refuge, a loving Father and a Friend - He is our All in All!
The message these two guys returned with was
“The Lord is risen indeed!”
They were telling everyone that the grave was truly empty and Jesus is alive! This still holds true to this very day. The Bible tells us that Jesus is from everlasting to everlasting - Jesus is Alive! And we can know Him in the same way His disciples knew Him as they spent every day eating, walking, talking, sleeping, not sleeping, praying and learning from Him…
Do you know this Risen Savior? Jesus Christ?
If you’ve never put your faith in Jesus as you’re one true Savior you can visit the “Stories and Tales” page and learn more about the “Good News”… Or just grab the nearest Bible and start reading the Gospel of John!
Or maybe you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, but your relationship with Him has become a distant one… I want to encourage you to allow Him to gently pull you close to Himself and restore that intimate relationship that causes you to awake every morning because He sustains you.
James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…” Draw near to Jesus today, and be forever blessed by His unfailing mercy and love!!!
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Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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02-07-08 |
Malachi 1:2
“I have loved you, says the Lord. Yet you say, In what way have You loved us?”
I read this at the beginning of my devotions today, and I found myself pausing after I read this sentence. I think what hit me hardest about it is that Israel was doubting the Lord’s love for them based upon their circumstances… how could we ever doubt God’s love for us?! What an insult to Him!
Valentines day is almost here, and love is on everyone’s mind. People are buying chocolates, flowers, and jewelry and expressing their love for each other in different ways… now if you wanted to tell someone how much you love them I doubt you would go out and get them a dirt clump or a used Kleenex… no, you would get them something nice, you would strive to give them the best of what you could give.
Well, in the book of Malachi Israel had ceased to give God there best … they were in a sense giving God dirt clumps and old shoes… they were giving God what they didn’t need any longer versus giving God the best of what they had to show there love... He wasn’t #1 for them any more. They had neglected their deepest love, their circumstances became desperate, and then they turned and blamed God for the hardship in their lives.
Is there something in your life right now that has tempted you to stop and say to the Lord, “In what way have you loved me?” The Lord would respond to you just as He does the Israelites and say, “I have loved you!” The question is… do we love Him?
He calls out to you and says, I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed… return to me, and I will return to you! Malachi 3:6-7
Let “Be Mine” have new meaning for you this Valentines day as the Lord says, “For those who fear the Lord… They shall be mine, says the Lord of Hosts, on the day that I make them my jewels. I shall spare them as a man spares His own son… Malachi 3:17-18
Jesus loves you! No matter what circumstance you face today remember that you are His, and remember that He gave you His very best - Jesus! Jesus came as the ultimate display of God’s love for you, He desires you so much that He gave His life for you… His grace covers your hardships, your sins, your short comings, and He reaches out to you… Now, will you take His hand, and give Him your love today? |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Thursday, February 07, 2008
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Luke 9:23-24 |
"...If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it."
I have had a terrible cold this whole past week, and I have been greatly discouraged by it... and then - having a cold - I had to get on an airplane yesterday to head to Houston, TX. It was such a great battle to gather myself together, and with joy, step onto the airplane.
I mean, you guys know how bad you feel when you have a cold, and all you want to do is grumble about it... well, maybe that`s just me - haha.
It`s amazing to me though that when we truly deny our flesh - and as our body screams "NO" and our spirit is saying "YES" - when we follow the call of Christ and deny ourselves, He fills us with a joy that is unexplainable and so sustaining through all trials. As we lose our lives and "my" desires, He fills me with His - which is far greater than any desire I have ever known.
So, as my head felt like it was going to explode when we began our descent into Houston, I started to pray, and in His perfect time - and only by His grace - MY EARS POPPED!!!! And that was truly something to rejoice about! haha.
But I want to encourage you that if you are struggling today with "feeling" like doing something that you know the Lord is calling you to do... DENY YOURSELF! That is the very call of Jesus Christ: Deny yourself, pick up your cross, lose your life, and gain His! He will bless you FAR beyond anything you could ever possibly imagine, and He will sustain you in all trials and all battles... victory belongs to the LORD!
So, whether the battle is getting up to do the dishes, doing laundry, getting on an airplane, or hitting the mission field... whatever it may be, just remember that when we lose our lives for Jesus - He fills us to overflowing with His perfect life!
So, I know the Lord has me here in Houston for a great purpose, and He has already blessed me beyond all my expectations! So, I will sing with a cold - I will sing with my whole heart... maybe not my whole voice, but certainly my heart - and that is all that matters!
Be Blessed today as you follow Him in every step!
Lindsy |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Saturday, January 12, 2008
Category: General |
Galations 1:6-8 |
"I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed..."
Paul is warning us here to not turn from the one true gospel of Jesus... which is John 3:16, and Ephesians 2:8-9 "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast..."
Paul tells us that even if an angel from heaven tells us something different than this we should count him accursed... and certainly not listen! I have seen so many people turn away from the true gospel of Jesus because of an eloquent speaker, a large following, or because an angel spoke to someone... this doesn`t mean anything. The only thing that we can fully trust and rely on is God`s living word! That is Truth!
And we are also challenged here as believers to be careful not add or take away from the gospel. Paul says to count the one who perverts the gospel of Christ "accursed"! It is a high calling and privilidge to go into all the world and share the gospel, and every single believer is called to do this in word and in deed... therefore we must stay firmly rooted in God`s word!
I just returned home from Utah, and the pastor of Calvary Chapel St. George (Rick Nerud) taught on this passage. I strongly encourage you all to visit their website and listen to his messages in the Wednesday Study archive under "Building Bridges"... God has given him some amazing things to share with us, and you will certainly be encouraged and spurred on in your walk with Jesus!
www.ccsgutah.org
Be Blessed, and keep your eyes on Jesus!
Lindsy |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Friday, January 04, 2008
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! |
As 2007 comes to a close, and we find ourselves looking back on all that our wonderful Jesus has worked in our lives this year... how can we help but praise Him!? When "we know that all things are working together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose..." we can be confident that in trials or in victories our God is working for the good of His children.
So, I want to encourage you all to stop this new year, and thank Him for His provision and grace in our lives. We have MUCH to be thankful for!
May He bless you all with a deeper relationship with Him in 2008!
Blessings!
Your sister,
Lindsy |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Thursday, December 27, 2007
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Website Changes... |
Hello everyone!
I just wanted to let you know that the website is undergoing some changes... so the page may be changing quite a bit over the next few days. But the "music player" is up and running - yay!!! So, look around and check out the updates...
Be Blessed as you run after Jesus! And remember: HE IS GOOD!!!!!
Blessings,
Lindsy
p.s. this front page has been changed to a blog... so feel free to post any comments!
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Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Wednesday, October 17, 2007
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05-31-07 |
“Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I will say Rejoice!”
Phil. 4:4
We can rejoice in the Lord!!! What an awesome thing to rejoice in Him always. No matter what may come our way, we CAN rejoice!!! Paul says later in this chapter…
“I have learned in whatever state I am to be content… I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me…” Phil. 4:11-13
I want to encourage you all that you truly can do all things through Jesus who gives you strength! He will never leave you or forsake you, and He has given you cause to rejoice! When we fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, no “circumstance” can stop us… we are unstoppable in Christ! He is our strength!
Be encouraged today, and walk in His grace, allowing “your gentleness to be made known to all men…be anxious for nothing… but with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God will guard your hearts… whatever thing are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things…” Phil. 4:6-8
Rejoice in the Lord – He is good!!! And He will direct your path...
Be Blessed!
Lindsy |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Thursday, May 31, 2007
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04-27-07 |
Hello everyone! Here is something God spoke to my heart this morning, and I just want to share it with all of you... I am reading in 1 and 2 Kings in my devotions, and I have been so blessed...
2 Kings 2:19-22 "Then the men of the city said to Elisha, `Please notice, the situation of this city is pleasing, as my lord sees; but the water is bad, and the ground is barren.`… then he went out to the source of the water, and cast in salt there, and said… `I have healed this water; from it there shall be no more death or barrenness.` So the water remains healed to this day…"
I was reading these verses and thought to myself… what kind of water is nourishing the city of my heart??? Is it good water or bad water? Am I feeding my flesh with the things of this world, or am I feeding my spirit with pure, living water from God? We can be living in a "pleasing situation", yet our hearts can be barren and empty. We can find ourselves having all we have ever desired, yet our souls are famished for lack of nourishment… and fruit has ceased to grow in our lives.
I heard a quote that said, "God has prepared an extravagant banquet for us, yet we continue to eat from the gutter." Jesus wants to give you the best of the best… and all we need to do is walk to the table and eat! I want to encourage you all to come to Jesus, and ask Him to pour His salt in the waters of your heart; and He will cleanse you and turn your barren ashes into beauty.
"He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound… to comfort all who mourn… to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified." Isaiah 61:1-3
Let your roots go deep in the foundation of Christ, and be like a tree planted by His rivers of living water! Be encouraged, and walk in His grace!
Your sister,
Lindsy |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Friday, April 27, 2007
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04-18-07 |
1 Kings 11:1-4
“But King Solomon loved many foreign women… from the nations of whom the Lord had said to the children of Israel, ‘You shall not intermarry with them, nor they with you. Surely they will turn away your hearts after their gods.’ Solomon clung to these in love… his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not loyal to the Lord his God…”
Solomon turned his heart from his first love, and ran after the desires of this world. He lost his first love…
I want to challenge you all: Have you lost your first love? What takes first place in your life… your car, your girlfriend, money, entertainment????
God has given us a commandment, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul…” This commandment is the entire reason we exist, to love God. When we find ourselves discouraged, angry, self absorbed, we must ask ourselves to whom are we lifting our eyes? To the Lord our God?
Lift your eyes to Him today… the Bible tells us that “All who call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved…” Return to your first love, and rest in the peace that only His love can bring.
At the end of his life Solomon came to this conclusion, “Vanity of vanities… all is Vanity… Fear God and keep His commandments for this is man’s all…” Solomon had everything anyone could ever want. He had 700 wives, wealth beyond measure, and what does he say when it’s all said and done? That everything is meaningless, except God.
“Nevertheless, I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand – unless you repent… He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of Life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.” Rev. 2:1-7
Return to your first love, and “Choose this day whom you will serve…” |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Wednesday, April 18, 2007
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03-12-07 |
Well, I am back in the USA after having been gone for 6 weeks... thank you all so much for your prayers! I have to say it is a bittersweet return though. I was so encouraged by the believers in Scotland, Holland, and Israel, they are truly family to me. It is so amazing how you can travel across the world, yet meet up with complete strangers and feel like they are family that you`ve always known... "For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother and my sister..." (Matt. 12:50) What an amazing thing to be called a child of God!!! He is our Father, and I want to encourage you all to remember your brothers and sisters across the world in your prayers. God is doing such a great work world wide! His love and His grace are reaching into the hearts of people everywhere!
I want to also encourage you all to let your lights shine... "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven..." Jesus is the light of the world, let Him shine through you in all that you do. Life is the mission field, you don`t have to leave your state or your country to show others the love of Jesus. Love your neighbors, your co-workers, your family, and let them see the love of Jesus in your life so that they may glorfiy Him!
Continue to walk in the light of His grace, and remember that His mercies are new every morning. "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit..." (Rom. 15:13)
Be Blessed my friends!
Your sister,
Lindsy |
Posted by: Lindsy Morton on Monday, March 12, 2007
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Oct. 11
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Oct. 12
9:00 & 11:00 am
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Eph. 2:8-9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast."
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