God I Need You

GOD I NEED YOU

The moments used to pour like rain and there was nothing to slow the pace

For years sin held me in a deceptive state–believing I could do life on my own

Bolstered by the false security of having identity among men…until

A realization…a treasure revealed in your kindness–that what I called life did not have your light

That what I called living did not make it “your version of right”

That taking another step without you would be the worse mistake of my life…God I Need You!

My life moves now in a pattern etched by the voice of the ONLY One who knows my tomorrows

There’s an echo that draws my soul and spirit into places that only I can see

There’s a stillness…even in the midst of this hell around me that confounds the enemy

Strength  increases, Faith stiffens, Power has lifted my eyes, and Songs are R-I-S-I-N-G …

…glorious songs from lips that once spoke doubt–unsure that God was who He said He was…but I know better now…GOD I NEED YOU!

Peace flows in spite of the emptiness that others chase,

the vain offers for a taste of life’s choice wine……the arguments that others rail loudly in opposition–because I’m sure…

Save your empty chases for life’s sin–it’s missed targets

Save your contentious arguments…trying to convince me and others that God is not real…

There’s a voice that rises above yours and it is MINE…and it’s saying what counts now and counts tomorrow…

GOD I NEED YOU!!

Blessings,

Randy

A Poem by Randy K. Blue

A True and Sure Foundation

Lately it seems that every tenet or basis for life and understanding has been shaken in some way…whether through the ravages of war, economic turmoil, social upheaval, or just downright craziness that seems to dominate so much of the psyche of the world we live in today.

Foundation….

1 : the act of founding
2 : a basis (as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported
3 a : funds given for the permanent support of an institution : endowment b : an organization or institution established by endowment with provision for future maintenance
4 : an underlying base or support; especially : the whole masonry substructure of a building
5 a : a body or ground upon which something is built up or overlaid

Isaiah 33:6
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.

So this is a word for anyone questioning or perhaps re-affirming their faith by asking the age-old question —“what can I depend on in times like these?”

I can’t trust in investments, my accounts, assets, positions, or titles, but I can trust in God’s word.  Psalm 97:1-2 says:

The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice.

Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Psalm 106:1-3 declares:

¹ Praise the LORD.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

² Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD
or fully declare his praise?

³ Blessed are they who maintain justice,
who constantly do what is right.

So let’s connect some dots….God is the sure foundation of my times—rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge…fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.  ….the foundation of the Lord is righteousness and justice…..blessed are they who maintain justice and who constantly do what is right….

If you’re tracking with me then consider what Isaiah 56:1-2 says:

¹ This is what the LORD says:
“Maintain justice
and do what is right,
for my salvation is close at hand
and my righteousness will soon be revealed.

² Blessed is the man who does this,
the man who holds it fast,
who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it,
and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”

If there is ever a time to have something etched into your heart, soul, and spirit…it is this…the LORD REIGNS regardless of the times and circumstances you may be facing or dealing with whether good or bad.  It is because He reigns that we understand that when we maintain justice and do what is right constantly–we are responding in obedience.  We realize that our righteousness or right standing does not become possible because of our goodness, but because of Jesus Christ who made us the righteousness of God when we believed in His life, death, and resurrection and accepted Him as Lord and Savior. It is good to hold onto this truth because there’s nothing you did to make yourself righteous and there’s nothing you can do to nullify Christ’s sacrifice–it is complete and perfect regardless of what you believe about it.

So the word of God says…justice and righteousness are the foundation of His throne…and God’s throne is where He presides and rules….and where He is there is power, glory, fullness of joy and all-sufficiency.

Here’s something to blow your mind and set a true and sure foundation:

1. When we walk in obedience, we offer our lives as a true foundation for God’s presence –since we are now the temple of God’s Holy Spirit. Jesus said, “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me.” John 14:21
2. This obedience enables us to abide in and become what we experience in God’s presence –by allowing Him to “fully occupy” the place of authority and rule in our lives.
3. As God’s presence and word reigns in our lives–His power, glory, fullness of joy and all-sufficiency blesses us…empowers us to prosper supernaturally.
4. God unlocks the treasure of His riches in salvation, wisdom, and knowledge to us when we offer Him the key (fear of the Lord in our obedience and reverence for His Holiness and Name)
5. God’s Blessing and Presence enables us to fulfill the purpose that He has planned for our lives and it withstands every resistance and act from the enemy of our souls. His word prevails…because it ends where it started….Our Lord Reigns!!!

“…so is my word that goes out from my mouth; it will not return to me empty; but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

Lord help me to sow this word deeply into my spirit and soul– so that it fully consumes and occupies my very thoughts, decisions, and actions because I know that those things direct me towards my destiny.  I agree with what your word says through faith, and I put it into operation through the act of love– by obeying what you have said, and I fully expect to live and experience EVERYTHING that you have said from your mouth.  I realize eternal life is knowing you God and knowing Jesus Christ who was sent by you–reign in my life daily because there is a TRUE and SURE FOUNDATION  available for your throne–in Jesus Name.

Blessings,

Randy