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A Call to Action for a life that makes a difference, September 1, 2009
This review is from: The Love Revolution (Hardcover)
This is a great book, a must read for every Christian and really everyone. This subject is one I am most passionate about! There are over 2000 scriptures where God is speaking about the poor, needy and orphans, this is the one issue most on God's heart. And therefore it should be the priority for His people, the poor are the ones most dear to the heart of God and should be for His people also.
The book is about getting it, understanding the heart of God, aliening our hearts with His, understanding our responsibility to the poor and needy. Moving from a selfish life, a self centered life, to one of love for others. Having our hearts break over the things that break God's heart.
At this books core is the story of author, Joyce Meyer and how she finely got what God says about our duty to the poor and needy, how she was changed and how her ministry changed also when she got hold of Gods passion for the poor and needy. This book is about her encouraging others to get that same passion, to get Gods heart for the needy, and take action as she did. To understand our calling to take care of the poor and needy, do something, to act on what God said, to walk the talk as they say..
Ted Kennedy was asked once how he could have such an obsession with the condition of the poor being he grew up with privilege, so much wealth. Kennedy replied with a question; asking reporter if he had never read the bible?.He got it. And it dictated his life, his work, the focus of all most every bill he authored in the senate (I'm know fan of Kennedy's political stance, but admired his passion for the poor and social justice.). This is what Joyce wants for her readers, that just as it took hold of her and her life, for it to take hold of her readers and change them..
In Matthew 25 Jesus said He will separates the sheep from the goats of those who call Him Lord, and says to the sheep, that being the ones that have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, given drink to the thirsty, and visited those in prison, visited the sick. Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: But He said woe to the goats those who did none of these things. This is an issue God does not take lightly, this book is about being found a sheep in Jesus' story.
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Separating the Sheep From the Goats, July 22, 2009
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In Matthew 25 Jesus separates the sheep from the goats, and says to the sheep that they have fed Him, clothed Him, and visited Him in prison, among other things, but woe to the goats who did none of these things. Joyce Meyer's "The Love Revolution" is about being one of those who help others, and she inspires us and shows us how we can do what the Lord desires of us in showing kindness, even in very small ways, to make a difference for good.
The statistics Meyer cites are devastating, especially when it comes to children and the horrific abuse leveled against them around the world, from being sold into prostitution to being used as a labor force (or as soldiers in Uganda) as small children. These statistics instead of depressing us, can make us realize how blessed we are, no matter what our problems, and that we are always able to give of ourselves, even if it is only an encouraging word, to others in need. Walking in God's love isn't a "warm and fuzzy feeling," and often means doing something you'd rather not do, and giving something you'd rather keep, but the rewards are always great, when we do His will.
Meyer says that the root of the problem is human selfishness, and urges us to do something, anything, because doing nothing is addictive, and we can sink into our comfortable lives and let the moment slip by. Instead we should say, "what can I do for You today Lord?"
Joyce Meyer is a singular voice on television, and her great speaking gifts translate well as a writer. She is smart, unique, and with the help of the Holy Spirit manages to hit the nail so often squarely on its head. Meyer's life experiences have lead her to be a strong and incredibly helpful voice for women, but men also benefit from her insights. Known as "one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers," Meyer has written several bestsellers, and I'm sure "The Love Revolution" is destined to reach the top of the charts too.
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What can I do for you today?, September 10, 2009
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Pray that prayer every day, what can I do for you Jesus? What can I do for everyone else? If everyone did that instead of living selfishly, Joyce Meyer believes we would have a whole lot more happier people. So do more kind things for people, smile when you see someone, forgive as you have been forgiven and the list goes on and on.
While I agree wholeheartedly with a major part of this book some of it like our dress, we shouldn't put on our best for the Lord. I don't think entertainment is a part of the worship service either. But to each his own.
Still, if everyone was kinder, and more loving, as our Lord has commanded us to be, the facts would show a different story. Read the book, the facts are in there and I am so glad that I was able to read and it will make me change the way I do a few things. Thank you for the food for thought!
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