Crosswinds Assembly of God

21 hours ago

MEDITATION. Wait…isn’t that for monks or for those who do yoga? No, it isn’t! In fact, it is mentioned at least 15 separate times in the book of Psalms. I think there’s often a misperception of what wisdom, peace, and healing comes through biblical meditation. There are two Hebrew words for meditation that I’d like to touch on: “haga” and “sîah.” Both of these words touch on different ways we can meditate. According to Strong’s Concordance, to “hāgâ” means to “Imagine, meditate, mourn, mutter, speak, study…” and “sîah” means to “commune, complain, declare, pray, talk…” Do you notice that there are some surprising words that you wouldn’t exactly think fit with meditation? To mutter? To complain? What happens when we truly meditate, is that we come before our father and actively engage in talking with him. He knows every single thing about us, including the things we want to mutter and complain about. Meditation with God has many flowing parts to it, but the biggest aspect is RELATIONSHIP. Study the Word, focus on a scripture passage, declare His goodness, talk with Him about anything and even feel free to complain. His healing and peace come through open and honest conversations and His Word heals our bones. I encourage you today to step out of comfort zone and practice biblical meditation today. Psalm 77:12 “I will meditate on all Your work and muse on Your deeds.”
Katie Earle
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Crosswinds Assembly of God

2 days ago

Why does the teenager want to get out of their house so that they can do their own thing? The single person wish to be in a relationship? The married person want to have a dog, and then to have a child, then wish that the child would smile, then walk, then talk, then eat on their own, then clean up after, themselves, then learn to play by themselves, then drive, then go to college, then get married and have grand kids? We are created by God to do, to expand, to discover, to build, and to grow. The main issue is that in all of this we were created to display the goodness and creativity of God to a lost and dying world. God understands the tension between doing what is good for others and doing what is good for ourselves. He has equipped us to do his work and our work at the same time. Our job is to make sure that we do not get out of balance in our life’s journey. “I want to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone” (Ti 3:8). The only way that we can balance the stresses and desires of life with the call of God to do great things is to maintain a constant contact with the life-giver on a daily basis. So if you haven’t yet; stop, breath, and take a moment of silence, and whisper a prayer asking God to allow you to be His hand extended for this day. Nothing fells more exuberating than knowing that you have walked where angels couldn’t, and achieved Godly excellence and balance in your life.
We are blessed
Pastor Pete ... See MoreSee Less