PostPosted by Erlend Hovdhaugen Jul 11, 2010 01:36AM
A glimpse of Erlend's diary
God is reliable in everything He does,
dependable when it come to His promisses, constant in His Nature,
unfailing in His Love for us. So when we often say; «Nothing can
seperate us from His Love» it means His Love for us is already
given. He loves us one-hundred % this very moment no matter what.
This will not ever change, not even if we get better on days. And He
will not love us less, if we get any wors.. His love is not based
upon our preformance, but it is freely given to us because this is
who God is... He is Love.
As I wrote this I was sitting on my
front porch looking out over the village I live in.
My mind was on Him, the One person that
changed my life... Jesus..
I think to myself;
«In me lives the One whom nothing is
impossible. Jesus. He lives on the inside of me.
God, I love You. I love You more than
anything in this world. I don't want to live one minute without You
in my life. I can ask You for anything, and You.. You never stop
giving.. Your love is unfailing..
Lord, You are Beautiful.. I am in love
with You. I want You to know that.
I want You to know that I love You
back, my heart belongs to You Lord.
Everything I do, I want to do it for
You..»
Tonight is not like any other night.
Tonight I sat down and wrote the first part, read it, meditated on it
and wrote my thoughts afterwords..
My thought right now is; How often do I
sit down and think about His goodness, and loving kindness. And how
often do I tell Him that I love Him. Really love Him.
Tears are running down my cheek, and I
feel Blessed.. I mean really Blessed.. It's like God is all around,
and His presence is different around me.. It is like God smiles in a
different way to me at this time.
I was now ministering to the Lord.
Erlend
PostPosted by Erlend Hovdhaugen May 05, 2010 05:30PM
Ephesians 3:20 says ;
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the Power that works in us."
- So, what is it that is beyond asking or thinking?
I guess we have to start dreaming ...
I have a dream
The very thing that I am dreaming about, that lies deep in my heart is; to see this world totally transformed. To see a comunity of people pulling down the Kingdom of God and give Jesus to people around them.
I heard a sermon two weeks ago about "touching people in your world". He was talking about getting to know people around you, and give then the love of God. To touch people in your personal world. The people you meet on a day-to-day basis.
And you know, when I thoght about it, dreamed about it and talked to God about it, I found out that this was a great idea. It's not a brand new way of thinking, but it is a fast, productive way to spred the love of God.
This is easy, aye? That is probably the reason the most of us are afraid of doing things like that.
It's more comfortable to sit in our Church buildings asking God to send us something He's never gonna send.... Revival.
The word revival means, well..
Some say;
"Makes fresh and strong people."
"That people wake up, and change the way they think and act."
"Revival is something happening inside the church, Christians waking up to their first love."
So I guess revival is not that a lot of people get saved, because.. You cannot revive something that has never been alive, can you?
Revival is when the church-body wakes up from their sleep, and catches the love of God.. Going back to their first Love, which is Jesus Himself.
I am talking about the church, not people that has not yet had an experience of God.
The church needs to get back to their first Love, and STAY there! :)
So why do we ask God for something we need to make a decision about ourselves, individually?
Renewal is more like a lot of people turning their lives to God for the first time,
and renewal in your workplace, your hometown and so on.
But renewal comes as a result of Christians turning back to their first Love, and by spending time in His presence, getting a new compassion for the lost.
It is time that Jesus get back in center of todays church. It is His place, to be the center of our lives, to be the Lover of our souls.. To be Lord in our lives.
It is time that the Holy Spirit, not only "gets room" in our meeting but gets our full attention every hour of the day..
God wants you to have a great life, a life full of laughter and joy,
and He wants you to succeed in life! He wants for you, a future full of hope!
But hey, don't you think He wants to share this experiences with you?
Together with you, hand in Hand. Walking and talking, doing life together..
He wants a relationship with you.... and your neighbour.. and all the other people in this world..
We have a job to do folks! And it is time for us, disciples of Jesus Christ to pull down the Kingdom of God to the earth.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven !
I have a dream, and my dream is to see His Glory fill the earth. To see people who once believed, come back to God, to see the church rise for His Glory!
I want to see poor people getting their lives back. And I want to see people without hope getting a worthy life, and not only getting their hopes back, but a personal relationship with the King of Heaven...... Jesus
I believe in God,
with all my heart I do believe in a Great God..
I know that God wants, and I know that He can.. and if we want to believe in Him and all that He is, He will turn this world upside down..
Do you want to believe with me?
Erlend
PostPosted by Erlend Hovdhaugen Mar 18, 2010 11:19PM
We think: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible (Luke18:27)
We think: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
We think: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you (John 2: 16 & John 13:34)
We think: "I can't go on"
God says: My Grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
We think: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3: 5-6)
We think: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things (Phillipians 4:13)
We think: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)
We think: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)
We think: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
We think: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs (Phillipians 4:19)
We think: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)
We think: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on me (I Peter 5:7)
We think: "I don't have enough faith"
GOD: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
We think: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)
We think: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)
Erlend
PostPosted by Erlend Hovdhaugen Dec 07, 2009 08:19PM
Some people tell you not to read the old Testament, just the new Testament.
And some people think that Jesus came about 2010 years ago, and that you read about Jesus for the first time in the Gospel according to Matthew..
But I want to take you through the Bible. Book by Book, and show you Jesus in everyone of them.
In Genesis He is "The Seed of the woman."
In Exodus He is "the passover Lamb."
In Leviticus He is "our High Priest."
In Numbers He is "the Pillar of Cloud by day and the Pillar of Fire by night."
In Deuteronomy He is "the Prophet Like unto Moses."
In Joshua He is "the Captain of our salvation".
In Judges He is "our Judge and Lawgiver."
In Ruth He is "our Kinsman Redeemer."
In 1st and 2nd Samuel He is "our trusted Prophet."
In Kings and Chronicles, He is "our Reigning King."
In Ezra, He is "the Rebuilder of the broken down walls of human life."
In Esther, He is "our Mordecai."
In Job, He is "our Ever-Living Redeemer."
In Psalms, He is "our Shepherd."
In Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, He is "our Wisdom."
In the Song of Solomon, He is "the Loving Bridegroom."
In Isaiah, He is "the Prince of Peace."
In Jeremiah, He is the Righteous Branch."
In Lamentations, He is "our Weeping Prophet."
In Ezekiel, He is "the Wonderful four-faced Man."
In Daniel, He is "the forth Man in life's "fiery furnace." "
In Hosea, He is "the faithful Husband, forever married to the backslider."
In Joel, He is "the Baptizer with the Holy Ghost and Fire."
In Amos, He is "our burden-Bearer."
In Obadiah, He is "the Mighty to Save."
In Jonah, He is "our Great Foreign Missionary."
In Micah, He is "the Messenger of Beautiful Feet."
In Nahum, He is "the Avenger of God's Elect."
In Habakkuk, he is "God's Evangelist, Crying, "revive thy work in the midst of the
years." "
In Zephaniah, He is "our Saviour."
In Haggai, He is "the Restorer of God's lost heritage."
In Zechariah, He is "the Fountain opened up in the house of David for sin and
uncleanness."
In Malachi, He is "the Sun of Righteousness, rising with healing in His wings."
In Matthew, He is "King of the Jews."
In Mark, He is "the Servant."
In Luke, He is "the Son of Man." (feeling what you and I feel.)
In John, He is "the Son of God."
In Acts, He is "the Savior of the world, and dear Holy Spirit."
In Romans, He is "the Righteousness of God."
In I Corinthians, He is "the Rock that followed Israel, and Gift of the Spirit."
In II Corinthians, He is "the Triumphant One, giving Victory."
In Galatians, He is "your liberty; He sets you free from the law."
In Ephesians, He is "Head of the Church."
In Philippians, He is "your Joy."
In Colossians, He is "your Completeness."
In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, He is "your Hope."
In 1st Timothy, He is "your Faith."
In 2nd Timothy, He is "your Stability."
In Philemon, He is "your Benefactor."
In Titus, He is "Truth."
In Hebrews, He is "your Perfection, the Blood."
In James, he is "the Power behind your faith."
In 1st Peter, He is "your Example."
In 2nd Peter, He is "your Purity."
In 1st John, He is "your Life."
In 2nd John, He is "your Pattern."
In 3rd John, He is "your motivation."
1,2 & 3 John all together, He is "Everlasting Love."
In Jude, He is "the Foundation of your faith."
In Revelation, He is The King of kings and The Lord of lords!!
Jesus IS The Beginning and The End,
God Bless you
PostPosted by Erlend Hovdhaugen Nov 30, 2009 08:35PM
He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers. He who is Creator of Heaven & Earth, the ultimate Lover of all creation.
He is the Lord your God, the only one who can give you unconditional love.
He is the ulitmate Grace and Mercy. Love, Kindness, Power and Glory.
He is the One who knows you the best, Loves you the most. Cares for you more
than anything in this world.
He is the Beginning; Revelation 21:6
He is the Creator; 1 Peter 4:19
He is God over all; Romans 9:5
He is the Everlasting Father; Isaiah 9:6
He is the God who sees you; Genesis 16:13
He is your Hope; Titus 2:13
He is Jealous for you; Exodus 34:14
He is the Lamb of God; John 1:29
He is the last Adam; 1 Cor. 15:45
He is the Prince of Peace; Isaiah 9:6
He is the Ruler of God's creation; Revelation 3:14
He is the Bright Morning Star; Revelation 22:16
He is Love; 1 John 4:8
He is King; Zechariah 9:9
He is King of the Ages; Revelation 15:3
He is King Eternal; 1 Timothy 1:17
And He is the King of kings & Lord of lords! 1 Timothy 6:15
When you meet this Person, you will find Peace; Phil 4:7 -And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
When you meet Jesus you will find that He is all you need. But at that point you'll have One need, and that is the need of being around Him.
As you spend time with Him and get to know Him... you will never turn your face away from Him again.
I want you to trust in the Nature of God, because He is waiting for you. I'm not talking about repeating a prayer, and trying to stay saved. I am talking about a friendship and relationship with a Person who Loves you with All His Heart..
I'm just trying to get people to love God...
Erlend
