Monday, October 9, 2017

Project Hope 3.0

Project Hope 3.0

About two years ago I did a blog called Project Hope 2.0 and this week I think there should be a continuation of that.  See for some this blog is called a Weekly Dose of Hope.  My friend Chris described it as "a weekly shot of spiritual vitamins ".  Lately we've had multiple hurricanes and most recently a mass shooting.  Been on Facebook a lot and the political stuff is not helping anyone.  I've seen a mess and that's an understatement.  I don't claim to have all the answers and even if I did I wouldn't want that responsibility.  So the idea behind Project Hope is this. I want you fellow believers to have something to help you fix your eyes and heart back on God because those around us need us and you and I we need a recharge.  So I'm going to try with music and scripture in a feeble way to help and hopefully get you looking somewhere else.  

Psalm 23
"The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.  He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.  He renews my strength.  He guides me along right paths bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.  Your rod and staff protect and comfort me.  You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.  You honor me by anointing my head with oil.  My cup overflows with blessings.  Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever."  

Psalm 27:1-3 
"The Lord is my light and my salvation--so why should I be afraid?  The Lord is my fortress protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?  When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.  Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid.  Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident."  

Psalm 18:19
"He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me."

Colossians 3:1-3 
"Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand.  Think about the things of heaven, not things the of the earth.  For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God."

Philippians 4:6-8
"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.  Tell God what you need , and thank him for all he has done.  Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.  And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.  Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.  Think about these things that are excellent and worthy of praise."

1 Peter 5:7
"Give all your worries and cares to God for he cares about you."

John 16:33
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.  Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.  But take heart, because I have overcome the world."  

Proverbs 18:10
"The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe."

Zephaniah 3:17
"For the Lord your God is living among you.  He is a mighty savior.  He will take delight in you with gladness.  With his love, he will calm all your fears.  He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."


 

God Is Able - Hillsong Worship

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God Is Faithful - Sheila Walsh (lyrics)



 

Sandi Patty In The Name Of the Lord with Lyric

In The Name Of the Lord with Lyric (Sandy Patty)



 

Geoff Moore & The Distance - Tell Me Again

Album: Home Run - 1995


 

You Never Let Go - Rebecca St. James

You Never Let Go - Rebecca St. James


 

A Mighty Fortress - Steve Green - Live

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Tenth Avenue North Live: Hallelujah (chorus) & By Your Side - Sonshine ...

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Hillsong - Stronger (Lyrics)

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It Is Well - Bethel Music (lyric video)

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O Praise The Name (Anástasis) Music video - OPEN HEAVEN / River Wild - Hill...

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I Need Thee Every Hour - Selah

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Christy Nockels/Passion Band - Sing Along

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Tradução Keep Breathing Kerrie Roberts / EN PTBR

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Whole World In His Hands

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Meredith Andrew - How Great Is The Love

With Lyrics


 

Petra - No Doubt Lyrics

This song is very wonderful and heart touching. I like this song very much it makes your faith getting stronger ...



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The Commitment



Some of you know I blog a lot about the power of words.  It's October 7th and I have a blog for posting but my heart is very sad tonight.  I spent 13 years at a call center and I heard and observed a lot.  Even before that job I saw the problem as well.  The problem is this men and women who speak ill of their spouses.  This hurts my heart.  If your relationship is bad you may want to examine it and see who is talking bad.  I recently heard someone using massive amounts of profanity when referring to their spouse.  I have seen men and women who talk bad about their spouse to their coworkers, friends, social media and anyone who has an ear to listen and those who don't want to listen.  If you are that kind of person who does this you shouldn't even be in a relationship.  Doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize you're hurting the other person and disrespecting them.  When Marion and I were dating and nearing the possibility of marriage we made a commitment to one another that we would not talk bad about each other to coworkers, friends or on social media.  We had both seen how destructive it can be.  At some point when you talk bad about those you're in any kind of relationship with it gets back to them and those words can destroy.  If you don't believe me just turn on your tv and watch an episode of Cops where they go to handle a domestic disturbance call.  

I've only been married for five years but I want to help all of you here when interacting with humans.  One of the things I had to learn fast is to forgive.  Men if you don't forgive your wife and quickly you will be in for a long fight. Let me give you an illustration here.  See we have a dog named Mara and for years I have roughhoused with her.  If we're playfully fighting or I'm getting after her dogs are the absolute most forgiving creatures God has ever created.  If I get after Mara she will walk away but seconds later there she comes back again just as loving as can be.  That's how quickly we should forgive our spouse.  

Ephesians 4:29-32 is something we all need to learn from.  "Don't use foul or abusive language.  Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.  And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live.  Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.  Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.  Instead, be kind to each other, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."  I mentioned forgiving quickly for a reason because if you don't forgive and keep holding on to hurt you're no longer hurting the other person but yourself.  I have seen people so bitter because of something their spouse did years ago that to hear them speak is like being around one of the xenomorphs from the Aliens movies it's just like venom coming out in regards to their spouse.  People even get that way with those they call friends.  I found this verse last year and it is so deep in regards to bitterness.  Proverbs 14:10 "Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy."  When you refuse to forgive you let bitterness in and you hold on to it and you're the only one enjoying it.  You may think "Oh I'll get them for this." But the only one getting pleasure is you.  That's why I want to bring you to Proverbs 17:9.  See we need a better way.  "Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends."  See if you want love to prosper in your marriage or friendships you have to forgive.  You have to stop speaking badly of the other person.  I admit I'm bad about this in traffic.  Trying to realize I need to shut up more.  Romans 12:18 "Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone."  

Remember this your spouse or friend you may be about to speak ill of or not forgive they chose to spend time with you because they saw something in you that made you worth spending time around.  Look at the cross Jesus took the time to die and forgive you so why can't you forgive others?  Try complimenting your spouse once more build them up not tear them down.  



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