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Friday, August 28, 2009
Morning Randomosity August 27, 2009 'Thankful for Grace...'
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Daily Purity ~Ezekiel 28 -29 ~ '...they shall know that I am the Lord their God.'
Hey Just a quick Moment of Purity.
I was studying the word today, and was reading Ezekiel Chapters 28 and 29. It was speaking of the king of Tyre who was condemened and the prophecy against Egypt.
The King of Tyre was a king who thought he had done it all of his own power. He suffered from a disease the disease of pride. He was led by what he saw. If you read the chapter while Ezekiel prophesied he also started describing Satan and his fall (vs. 12-19).
The next chapter talked about the phophecy against Egypt and the judgement that was upon that land. A wonderul artistic, treasure full city, was known by God for their sins they commited, and for their unrighteousness they were condemened.
The thing that stuck out the most, is that in all that was done, God's agenda was that the people would know that He was God.
In the midst of evil leaders, unrighteous decisions, unlawful practices God's name was tainted and often overshawdowed by the wrongdoing of that time. God condemened because the people's wants and desires were selfish and God's name was not glorified.
Above all in our lives, lets make sure that God's name is glorified and lifted up above all. Lets make sure in all we do that the people know that He is God, and Lord of all!
Closing Prayer
We thank You God, and ask for your forgiveness! Thank you Lord for Peace of Mind, Love, Joy and Grace. We thank You for the gifts you presented us, and the mind to do, but God let us not overshadow you, nor let us forget you. But let our desires line up with your will for us! Help us to remember you in the midst of all we do!
We thank You God, because we were lost, but you found us. We were blind and you gave us sight, and though we walked in death, you gave us newness of life, and we thank you.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
Love you guys!
Peace!
=DG
I was studying the word today, and was reading Ezekiel Chapters 28 and 29. It was speaking of the king of Tyre who was condemened and the prophecy against Egypt.
The King of Tyre was a king who thought he had done it all of his own power. He suffered from a disease the disease of pride. He was led by what he saw. If you read the chapter while Ezekiel prophesied he also started describing Satan and his fall (vs. 12-19).
The next chapter talked about the phophecy against Egypt and the judgement that was upon that land. A wonderul artistic, treasure full city, was known by God for their sins they commited, and for their unrighteousness they were condemened.
The thing that stuck out the most, is that in all that was done, God's agenda was that the people would know that He was God.
In the midst of evil leaders, unrighteous decisions, unlawful practices God's name was tainted and often overshawdowed by the wrongdoing of that time. God condemened because the people's wants and desires were selfish and God's name was not glorified.
Above all in our lives, lets make sure that God's name is glorified and lifted up above all. Lets make sure in all we do that the people know that He is God, and Lord of all!
Closing Prayer
We thank You God, and ask for your forgiveness! Thank you Lord for Peace of Mind, Love, Joy and Grace. We thank You for the gifts you presented us, and the mind to do, but God let us not overshadow you, nor let us forget you. But let our desires line up with your will for us! Help us to remember you in the midst of all we do!
We thank You God, because we were lost, but you found us. We were blind and you gave us sight, and though we walked in death, you gave us newness of life, and we thank you.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
Love you guys!
Peace!
=DG
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Daily Purity~'Not my strength' Psalms 71:16
Psalms 71:16 "...I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of the righteousness, even of thine only."
Taking a small break from the Holiness Living Series, I wanted to share something with you, that I recieved from God's word while studying.
I was getting my car worked on this morning, and I pulled out my bible while in the waiting area, and I continued my daily devotionals of the book of Psalms. I am currently on chapter 71. God showed me this verse today and it blew my mind. A simple verse really, but it opened up my heart to recieve this pure instruction from God to 'Go, with the strength of God...'
To all leaders, visionaries and go-getters. To all my musicians, singers, ministers of music. To every pastor, bishop and apostle. Be careful not to try to go out and win souls on your own strength. Because your own strength is not strong enough to carry you to where God needs you to be.
Remember this, that a Christians greatest asset is their weakness. A leaders greatest strength is their inability not their ability. Many think this to be a contridiction, but I beg to differ. For in our weakest point God says that His strength would be made strong. The word says in 2 Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." Look closely at what this scripture is saying. God is speaking here and He is saying 'My Grace is sufficient for thee:..." meaning God's grace is all you need. Then God goes on to say that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. So with that being said, there is simply one question to ask. 'Whose strength/ability do you rely on?'
As great as a singer you are, to reach the lost your strength/ability is not enough. It takes the strength of God. As awesome a worship leader you are, you will never teach exactly what needs to be taught unless you are bound by the power of God, and not relying on your own ability to do. As strong a pastor or teacher you are, your strength is nothing compared to the Strength of God.
So I admonish you ministers of the gospel, singers, leaders, administrators and the like, "Go..." in the strength of the Lord, and rely not upon your own ability. For it is in our weakness that God's strength is made perfect. Then we can declare as Paul did, "...Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
If we recognize our limitations, we will not congratulate ourselves. Instead we will turn to God to seek pathways for effectiveness.
1 Corinthians 2:5 says "That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the Power of God." I have learned not to put my trust in the wisdom of men, neither in their ability to do. They do well, but my heart is fixed to trust in the power of God. Whenever I go to minister, I boast in my inability and my weaknessess and that is where I get my strength my power to reach souls. As a Christian artist that should be our greatest gain, to see a soul saved, to see the children of God, come back home. To do that, we need more power then just what we have. We must rely on the power of God.
So, to all those who minister the word of God through song, over the pulpit or wherever, remember to go with the Strength of God, and not boasting or believing in your own ability, because compared to God...we are dust.
Closing Prayer
Father, we pray for forgiveness from all unrighteousness. Forgive us of anything that is not of you, Take away all sin and have us to decrease that you may increase in us. Father help us to go to wherever you have us to go, not relying on our own ability, rather relying on your strength. We know that our own strength is not able to take us to where we need to be, nor is it able to build us up to who we were created to be. Our own ability is not good enough to reach those who need to be reached. To take hold of the promise that seems unreachable, I need your strength to be able to get there. God allow us to look toward you, and cast our faith upon you. For you are great and mighty and your strength is unsearchable.
Thank You Lord, for we once were lost, but you found us. We were blind but you gave us sight, and we walked in death, but now in newness of life...and we thank You.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
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Taking a small break from the Holiness Living Series, I wanted to share something with you, that I recieved from God's word while studying.
I was getting my car worked on this morning, and I pulled out my bible while in the waiting area, and I continued my daily devotionals of the book of Psalms. I am currently on chapter 71. God showed me this verse today and it blew my mind. A simple verse really, but it opened up my heart to recieve this pure instruction from God to 'Go, with the strength of God...'
To all leaders, visionaries and go-getters. To all my musicians, singers, ministers of music. To every pastor, bishop and apostle. Be careful not to try to go out and win souls on your own strength. Because your own strength is not strong enough to carry you to where God needs you to be.
Remember this, that a Christians greatest asset is their weakness. A leaders greatest strength is their inability not their ability. Many think this to be a contridiction, but I beg to differ. For in our weakest point God says that His strength would be made strong. The word says in 2 Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." Look closely at what this scripture is saying. God is speaking here and He is saying 'My Grace is sufficient for thee:..." meaning God's grace is all you need. Then God goes on to say that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. So with that being said, there is simply one question to ask. 'Whose strength/ability do you rely on?'
As great as a singer you are, to reach the lost your strength/ability is not enough. It takes the strength of God. As awesome a worship leader you are, you will never teach exactly what needs to be taught unless you are bound by the power of God, and not relying on your own ability to do. As strong a pastor or teacher you are, your strength is nothing compared to the Strength of God.
So I admonish you ministers of the gospel, singers, leaders, administrators and the like, "Go..." in the strength of the Lord, and rely not upon your own ability. For it is in our weakness that God's strength is made perfect. Then we can declare as Paul did, "...Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
If we recognize our limitations, we will not congratulate ourselves. Instead we will turn to God to seek pathways for effectiveness.
1 Corinthians 2:5 says "That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the Power of God." I have learned not to put my trust in the wisdom of men, neither in their ability to do. They do well, but my heart is fixed to trust in the power of God. Whenever I go to minister, I boast in my inability and my weaknessess and that is where I get my strength my power to reach souls. As a Christian artist that should be our greatest gain, to see a soul saved, to see the children of God, come back home. To do that, we need more power then just what we have. We must rely on the power of God.
So, to all those who minister the word of God through song, over the pulpit or wherever, remember to go with the Strength of God, and not boasting or believing in your own ability, because compared to God...we are dust.
Closing Prayer
Father, we pray for forgiveness from all unrighteousness. Forgive us of anything that is not of you, Take away all sin and have us to decrease that you may increase in us. Father help us to go to wherever you have us to go, not relying on our own ability, rather relying on your strength. We know that our own strength is not able to take us to where we need to be, nor is it able to build us up to who we were created to be. Our own ability is not good enough to reach those who need to be reached. To take hold of the promise that seems unreachable, I need your strength to be able to get there. God allow us to look toward you, and cast our faith upon you. For you are great and mighty and your strength is unsearchable.
Thank You Lord, for we once were lost, but you found us. We were blind but you gave us sight, and we walked in death, but now in newness of life...and we thank You.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
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=DG
Monday, August 17, 2009
Daily Purity~ Holiness Living Series: Book of James~Unwavering Faith James 1:5-8
James 1:5-8 "...If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall recieve anything of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Greetings World,
I pray all is well with you. After reading this scripture I wanted to share just a little with you.
(5)We must first know that the 'wisdom' that James is talking about is not only knowledge by the ability to make wise decisions in difficult circumstances. Wisdom is practical discernment. Wisdom itself begins with respect for God, leads to living right and results to increased ability to tell right from wrong. If we need wisdom, we must know that we can only obtain Godly wisdom from God. God is willing to give us this wisdom; but we wont recieve this wisdom if our goals that we have set are self-centered instead of God-centered. Make sure your goals are centered upon God, and His will for your life. You will gain the will for your life through the reading of God's word. It is the light that will lead you in the right direction.
(6) Know that God does not grant every selfish or throughtless request that we make. To 'ask in faith' means to ask God with confidence. And not just boldness but the confidence that will align our desires with his purposes. Also know that a mind that wavers is not completely convinced that God's way is the best way. A mind that wavers treats God's word like an opinion or human advice. A mind that wavers vacillates between feelings, the world's ideas and God's commands. In order to stabalize a wavering or doubtful mind, one must wholeheartedly submit their lives to God. A process of surrendering to him. Submit your life to him and allow your wavering thoughts to be solely submitted unto God.
(6-8) If you have ever seen the constant rolling of huge waves at sea, you know how restless they are. The waves are subject to the forces of wind, gravity and the tide. Doubt leaves one as unsettled as the restless waves at sea. If you want to stop being tossed around, you must rely on God to reveal to you what is best for you and your life. Ask Him for wisdom, without wavering, and trust He will supply it for you. Then, and only then, will your decisions and thoughts be sure.
Closing Prayer
Father, we ask you Lord to first forgive us of our sins. Cleanse us of any unrighteousness and help yeild our lives over to you. God we commit our lives wholeheartedly to you so that you can restructure our minds. Lord, forgive us for wavering when coming to you for something. Help us to have our minds focused on you. We desire wisdom within our hearts, so that we make correct decisions and make the right choices. And we pray father that our desires for this life will align with your purposes, your will for our life. For your will is what and all we desire for our lives.
And we thank you Lord because we once were lost, but now are we found. We were blind, but you gave us sight, and we did walk in death, but now we walk in newness of life, and we thank you.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
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=DG
Greetings World,
I pray all is well with you. After reading this scripture I wanted to share just a little with you.
(5)We must first know that the 'wisdom' that James is talking about is not only knowledge by the ability to make wise decisions in difficult circumstances. Wisdom is practical discernment. Wisdom itself begins with respect for God, leads to living right and results to increased ability to tell right from wrong. If we need wisdom, we must know that we can only obtain Godly wisdom from God. God is willing to give us this wisdom; but we wont recieve this wisdom if our goals that we have set are self-centered instead of God-centered. Make sure your goals are centered upon God, and His will for your life. You will gain the will for your life through the reading of God's word. It is the light that will lead you in the right direction.
(6) Know that God does not grant every selfish or throughtless request that we make. To 'ask in faith' means to ask God with confidence. And not just boldness but the confidence that will align our desires with his purposes. Also know that a mind that wavers is not completely convinced that God's way is the best way. A mind that wavers treats God's word like an opinion or human advice. A mind that wavers vacillates between feelings, the world's ideas and God's commands. In order to stabalize a wavering or doubtful mind, one must wholeheartedly submit their lives to God. A process of surrendering to him. Submit your life to him and allow your wavering thoughts to be solely submitted unto God.
(6-8) If you have ever seen the constant rolling of huge waves at sea, you know how restless they are. The waves are subject to the forces of wind, gravity and the tide. Doubt leaves one as unsettled as the restless waves at sea. If you want to stop being tossed around, you must rely on God to reveal to you what is best for you and your life. Ask Him for wisdom, without wavering, and trust He will supply it for you. Then, and only then, will your decisions and thoughts be sure.
Closing Prayer
Father, we ask you Lord to first forgive us of our sins. Cleanse us of any unrighteousness and help yeild our lives over to you. God we commit our lives wholeheartedly to you so that you can restructure our minds. Lord, forgive us for wavering when coming to you for something. Help us to have our minds focused on you. We desire wisdom within our hearts, so that we make correct decisions and make the right choices. And we pray father that our desires for this life will align with your purposes, your will for our life. For your will is what and all we desire for our lives.
And we thank you Lord because we once were lost, but now are we found. We were blind, but you gave us sight, and we did walk in death, but now we walk in newness of life, and we thank you.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
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=DG
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Evening Randomocity
Hey You All,
I was lying in the bed, and I just wanted to blog this.
I had an awesome day in church. Morning service was churchy, yet annointed. And evening service was great. We had a guess preacher, the Elder William Mcmillian. Pastor of the Rehobeth Ministries COGIC of Lisbon,MD.
OmG
He preached a great message of waiting for ur due season. He tied in Psalms 1 which was so awesome to me because I never tied waiting for ur due season with everyday living as he did. It was so relevant and to the point. The message itself took us to a great praise and worship session towards end the service. God's presence was so evident. Wow what a service.
Well i'm in the bed now. Resting up for the coming week. We will continue our study of the book of James. Didn't get a chance to blog it as I wanted to but God did give me a lot concerning this book as of yet. Can't wait to impart that with u.
I'm gonna get some rest now, a lot to work on this week, gotta start the week of correct.
Hey Remember God Loves you and He is waiting for you to love Him back. Won't u come back to Him? If ur not where u should be, remember Jesus' love and that He died for you. He gave His life upon cross for u, because He loves You. And He cares for you. Don't let it be too late, He is waiting for u and He will wait and wait till you come back.
Make sure u follow me on twitter, twitter.com/DGray03, and Set Apart has a lot of engagements coming up, come worship with us we would love to see ya! Follow us twitter.com/setapart4lyfe. Make sure to subscibe nd follow the blog. Check me out on facebook, facebook.com/devingray and myspace as well, myspace.com/devingray. Hey bring Set Apart to ur next event. We want to worship with u! Email us at devingrayandsetapart.booking@live.com.
Hey I love u all, and remember so does Jesus! Peace, live outloud live...UNASHAMED!!!!!
=DG
I was lying in the bed, and I just wanted to blog this.
I had an awesome day in church. Morning service was churchy, yet annointed. And evening service was great. We had a guess preacher, the Elder William Mcmillian. Pastor of the Rehobeth Ministries COGIC of Lisbon,MD.
OmG
He preached a great message of waiting for ur due season. He tied in Psalms 1 which was so awesome to me because I never tied waiting for ur due season with everyday living as he did. It was so relevant and to the point. The message itself took us to a great praise and worship session towards end the service. God's presence was so evident. Wow what a service.
Well i'm in the bed now. Resting up for the coming week. We will continue our study of the book of James. Didn't get a chance to blog it as I wanted to but God did give me a lot concerning this book as of yet. Can't wait to impart that with u.
I'm gonna get some rest now, a lot to work on this week, gotta start the week of correct.
Hey Remember God Loves you and He is waiting for you to love Him back. Won't u come back to Him? If ur not where u should be, remember Jesus' love and that He died for you. He gave His life upon cross for u, because He loves You. And He cares for you. Don't let it be too late, He is waiting for u and He will wait and wait till you come back.
Make sure u follow me on twitter, twitter.com/DGray03, and Set Apart has a lot of engagements coming up, come worship with us we would love to see ya! Follow us twitter.com/setapart4lyfe. Make sure to subscibe nd follow the blog. Check me out on facebook, facebook.com/devingray and myspace as well, myspace.com/devingray. Hey bring Set Apart to ur next event. We want to worship with u! Email us at devingrayandsetapart.booking@live.com.
Hey I love u all, and remember so does Jesus! Peace, live outloud live...UNASHAMED!!!!!
=DG
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
A Sweet Sound...
As many of you know, I am a music lover...a enthusiast even! I love Good Muisc, and love to share it!
I recently drove down to Myrtle Beach for vacation and forgot to update my music collection. Needless to say I put my old faithful's in the system and was good. But during long drives I don't like singing, rather I like listening and taking the music in.
While in SC, I picked up a couple of albums and was throughly impressed spirtually and musically with all the albums.
Needless to say, on the way back I was in great condition and made it home safely. Check out these must have albums...
I recently drove down to Myrtle Beach for vacation and forgot to update my music collection. Needless to say I put my old faithful's in the system and was good. But during long drives I don't like singing, rather I like listening and taking the music in.
While in SC, I picked up a couple of albums and was throughly impressed spirtually and musically with all the albums.
Needless to say, on the way back I was in great condition and made it home safely. Check out these must have albums...
Brandon Heath 'What if We'
Well let me first start off by saying that I am glad that there are people out there who are not afraid to try different things in music. Brandon is one of those people. Judging from this album you would be a fool not to believe that Brandon is simply a lover of good music. This album has something for everybody, from the pop/soul vibes of Give Me Your Eyes, to the song of hope He's not Finish With Me Yet, to the Beautiful ballad Love Never Fails to the Love song London, this album is spectaular. This Dove Award Winner has an album that the world needs to hear. Go pick this up its a very encouraging album that focuses on the hope in God.
Hillsong United 'Across the Earth'
Well, all who knows =DG, knows that I am a die-hard Hillsong Supporter. I am truly a fanatic. Their passion for Christ, their heart for winning souls and their awesome worship music. Their style of writing is that in which i try to model after. Songs that reach the heart of God. Throughout the years, these great musicians have given us some of the greatest music the world has ever heard. Such songs as Inside Out, Found and At the Cross. This album, Tear Down the Walls, is no different. From songs as Desert Song to the decleration title track Tear Down the Walls, this Hillsong United album is an album for worshippers to pick up and place in their collection.
Starfield 'I Will Go'
Well, I have found a new group that I love. I first heard this band on WRBS Shine FM (95.1). They sang a song off of their latest album, I Will Go, named Hosanna. You all know that song, it was penned by the Brooke Fraser (Shadowfeet) and ministered on the Hillsong United album with Brooke on the vocals. One of those many songs that Hillsong has graciously given the world. Once I heard this band doing it, I fell in love with their sound. A fresh sounding band that mixes between Hillsong, David Crowder Band and Mercy Me. Their hit song is a song named Reign In Us. The out front lyrics hit you and captivate the believer to gaining a new sense of the presence of God. This group, whose first and second album were also great (1st Album 'Self-Titled'/ 2nd Album 'Broken in the Beauty') has so much to offer Christian Music lovers. If you see this in your nearest book store, don't pass it up! Please dont miss a chance to listen to greatness.
Heather Headley 'Audiance of One'
Heather Headley has one of the most beautiful voices of all time. With a sultry and confident voice, Heather expresses her faith in God and her belief in a Love that is beyond this world. From songs such as Ordinary Me and Power of the Cross to the dramatic and beautiful instrumentation displayed on the I Need Thee Melody, to the excellently rendered cover songs Simply Redeemed, Jesus Is Love and Here I am to Worship, Heather shows that she is not only a great vocalist, but a worshipper. Definately an album to pick up. Dont pick up this album if you looking to dance and go crazy. Definately an album for smooth rides on I-95 and to chill out with. Great album nonetheless, and you should pick it up.
Jeremy Camp 'Unplugged, Live in Franklin, TN'
One of the best male vocalists of all times, Jeremy Camp has been around for a while. This album is a collection of some of his best work, done in an acoustic setting. In front of a live audience, Jeremy poured out his spirit in this collection of music. Such great songs like Right Here, Empty Me and my personal favorite Walk By Faith can be found on this album, which includes an DVD of the actual concert. Just a plug for Jeremy, Jeremy Camp is currently on tour along with Natalie Grant and Bebo Norman. They will be in Baltimore at the Lyric Opera House in October. Check out this http://www.theconcertspot.com/ for more info about the tour and how you can get your tickets.Michael W. Smith 'A New Hallelujah'
Every song on this album is phenomenal! Im not just saying this because I absolutely love M.W. (By the way thats what I call him, I call him M.W) As always, M.W makes great worship music, music that changes atmostphers and allows the process of 'faith to rise' This new album A New Hallelujah is a great compilation of praise and worship songs that speak to a nation about a God who is so great and above all. My personal favorite off of the album, Deep in love with you and Grace! Awesome songs. He also does a rendition of a couple Hillsong numbers such as Mighty to Save and Shout unto God. Along with the fun number The River is Rising and the praise and worship title track A New Hallelujah! This album is for everyone, and you must get it, like now!
Natalie Grant 'Relentless'
What can I say? If you don't know about Natalie Grant, you are missing out on probably one of the best vocalists of our time. She proved her greatness to me (and who am I) on her previous album Awaken, but she totally blew me away with this spectacular album; Relentless. This album is filled with awesome music that encourage the christian not to let go, not to step down, not to relent. We are told not to lose hope in Our Hope Endures and we blessed and encouraged with her single Perfect People. Her rendition of In Christ Alone is probably the best I've heard. My Favorite on the album is a beautiful balad, Make a Way(Brittney's Song). This is one of my favorite albums right now, because it has so much to offer. This is a must have for anybody who loves good Christian music and who doesn't want to compromise great sound. Relenless is the way to go.
And Last But Certainly not Least, My Pick of the Post...
Merdith Andrews 'The Invitation'
=DG's Pick=
Just one listen to this amazing voice, and you will fall in love with this beautiful woman of God. Such an honest and pure sound that is unmistakably amazing. Meredith Andrews blew me away with just one chorus "You're Not Alone"! Those words alone will captivate you, and partnered with a Husband/Producer/Musician/MD Jacob, Meredith Andrews has a while before her voice will be silenced. Meredith (as I call her, MA) is my favorite female vocalist right now. She displays her fearless vocals on this album, The Invitation. She invites her listeners to a relationship with Christ, and refers each one to a savior that is second to none. As mentioned before I love music. My favorite type of music is Acoustic, so to hear this album just made me almost fall out! The musicianship is great, pure and clear. Each song presents a story, paired with the wonderful voice of Meredith, and you have an Dove nominated Inspirational Album of the Year. Her hit single You're Not Alone is not all she brings to the table, but also The New Song We Sing and my favorite off of the album Draw Me Nearer. That song catipults me in to worship everytime. Such an awesome song! I pray for the opportunity to work with such a jewel in the body of Christ. Hey pick up this album, take it from me It will bless you!Hey, want me to review an album, let me know. I will listen and put my views up here on the blog. I love listening to new music, and I want to share it with you. Email me your requests at DGray03@gmail.com or hit me up on twitter.com/DGray03 or send me an S.O.S. signal. For any more information on any of these artist, let me know i will help you out!
'A Sweet sound in the ears of God...' listen for yourself, and dont take my word for it!
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=DG
Monday, August 10, 2009
Daily Purity~ Holiness Living Series:The Book of James~ Temptation James 1:1-4
James 1:1-4 "...James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
First off, Greetings to you! I'm excited about our dive into the word this month! For our first-timers, Welcome! This month, we will be going deeper into the word of God, and studying the book of James! Throughout the week, I will put up different posts about the word of God concerning this book. The topic of the month is Holiness Living. The posts will not be long, but something to ponder on throughout your day.
Lets go...
Firstly James tells his brethren to '...count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.' We must realize here that the word 'temptation' is used and referred to as trials and testing. It does not mean an enticement to do evil. God does test us and place trials in our way, but none leads or provokes us to sin. (See James 1: 12-16)
Its also a good thing to know that the word doesn't say 'if' we fall into divers temptations. James says 'when...' meaning we will go through temptations, and we will face them. The great thing about this is that we can profit from these temptations.
James lets us know that the these temptations are the trying of our faith (vs3) and the trying of our faith worketh patience.
James then lets us know in verse 4 that we are not to stop there, but be patient and wait for your perfection to come.
We can never really know the depth of our character until we see how we react under pressure. God desires to make us mature and complete ('perfect') not to keep us from pain, instead have the strength to go through it.
Instead of complaining about our struggles, we should see them as opportunities for growth. Thank God for promising to be with you in rough times. Ask Him to help you solve your problems or give you the strength to endure them. Then be patient.
Yes, stand still, chill out...be patient!
God will not leave you alone with your problems; He will stay close by and help you grow.
Closing Prayer~
Father, we thank you for this day, and the brand new mercies you've presented us. Forgive for us for any unrighteousness, and any iniquity that may be within us. God, we want to say thank you for the temptations or the trials you have permitted to come our way. We know that the struggles and trials we face worketh paticence in me. God give us a greater measure of patience, that we may be perfect in your sight. Lord, also give us strength to resist complaining, for we know that this is for our good, and our perfecting.
We thank you God, for we once were lost, but you found us. We were blind, but you gave us sight, and we walked in death, but now we walk in newness of life. And we thank You!
In Jesus's name we pray!
Amen
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=DG
First off, Greetings to you! I'm excited about our dive into the word this month! For our first-timers, Welcome! This month, we will be going deeper into the word of God, and studying the book of James! Throughout the week, I will put up different posts about the word of God concerning this book. The topic of the month is Holiness Living. The posts will not be long, but something to ponder on throughout your day.
Lets go...
Firstly James tells his brethren to '...count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.' We must realize here that the word 'temptation' is used and referred to as trials and testing. It does not mean an enticement to do evil. God does test us and place trials in our way, but none leads or provokes us to sin. (See James 1: 12-16)
Its also a good thing to know that the word doesn't say 'if' we fall into divers temptations. James says 'when...' meaning we will go through temptations, and we will face them. The great thing about this is that we can profit from these temptations.
James lets us know that the these temptations are the trying of our faith (vs3) and the trying of our faith worketh patience.
James then lets us know in verse 4 that we are not to stop there, but be patient and wait for your perfection to come.
We can never really know the depth of our character until we see how we react under pressure. God desires to make us mature and complete ('perfect') not to keep us from pain, instead have the strength to go through it.
Instead of complaining about our struggles, we should see them as opportunities for growth. Thank God for promising to be with you in rough times. Ask Him to help you solve your problems or give you the strength to endure them. Then be patient.
Yes, stand still, chill out...be patient!
God will not leave you alone with your problems; He will stay close by and help you grow.
Closing Prayer~
Father, we thank you for this day, and the brand new mercies you've presented us. Forgive for us for any unrighteousness, and any iniquity that may be within us. God, we want to say thank you for the temptations or the trials you have permitted to come our way. We know that the struggles and trials we face worketh paticence in me. God give us a greater measure of patience, that we may be perfect in your sight. Lord, also give us strength to resist complaining, for we know that this is for our good, and our perfecting.
We thank you God, for we once were lost, but you found us. We were blind, but you gave us sight, and we walked in death, but now we walk in newness of life. And we thank You!
In Jesus's name we pray!
Amen
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...and remember Jesus Loves You!
=DG
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Evening Randomosity
So, Im not sure if I'm the only one, but I get a lot of random thoughts when I lay in my bed!
So my thoughts oh yeah! So, Set Apart is doing some shows toward the end of the month! Want yall to come out! I will post the dates and details soon, so stay tuned to the blog and follow SA on twitter.com/setapart4lyfe. Hey are you having something at your church or having an event coming up soon, and looking for someone to lead worship, invite Set Apart. We would love to be apart. Email us at devingrayandsetapart.booking@live.com and we will get the ball rolling.
2nd random thought, as I listen to Natalie Grant on the radio, I believe she is about the greatest christian female singer out there, followed closely by Meredith Andrews! But Natalie agrant is just so explosive and live she is crazy! Ugh, sometimes I wish I could sing! But God had another plan! Lol!
Im wondering what God will reveal to me in this book of James that we discuss! I cnt wait to go deeper and daily purify myself with the word of God. Whoooo can't wait!
Wow Mandisa can Sangggg!!!! Im now jammin' to 'I don't wanna gain the whole world and lose my soul...' I love TobyMac! And yeah 2 CD's to have in your collection of course my favorite worship band Hillsong United's new album 'Tear down these Walls', simply a must have! The other is Brandon Heath's album 'give me ur eyes'! OMG! That CD is awesome! Like, wow! Such great music!
Ok off to bed I love u all! Good night World!
=DG
So my thoughts oh yeah! So, Set Apart is doing some shows toward the end of the month! Want yall to come out! I will post the dates and details soon, so stay tuned to the blog and follow SA on twitter.com/setapart4lyfe. Hey are you having something at your church or having an event coming up soon, and looking for someone to lead worship, invite Set Apart. We would love to be apart. Email us at devingrayandsetapart.booking@live.com and we will get the ball rolling.
2nd random thought, as I listen to Natalie Grant on the radio, I believe she is about the greatest christian female singer out there, followed closely by Meredith Andrews! But Natalie agrant is just so explosive and live she is crazy! Ugh, sometimes I wish I could sing! But God had another plan! Lol!
Im wondering what God will reveal to me in this book of James that we discuss! I cnt wait to go deeper and daily purify myself with the word of God. Whoooo can't wait!
Wow Mandisa can Sangggg!!!! Im now jammin' to 'I don't wanna gain the whole world and lose my soul...' I love TobyMac! And yeah 2 CD's to have in your collection of course my favorite worship band Hillsong United's new album 'Tear down these Walls', simply a must have! The other is Brandon Heath's album 'give me ur eyes'! OMG! That CD is awesome! Like, wow! Such great music!
Ok off to bed I love u all! Good night World!
=DG
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Daily Purity: The Holiness Living Series~Studying the Book of James Aug3-Aug31
Hey you guys, the blog is back in commission! I was trying to send blogs via my cell, and it was cutting up my blogs. Sooooo..... to those of you who took the time to read each and every small 3 lined blog up here, God Bless You! lol!
I wanted to issue a challenge to live Holy. Simple right...
Well, you would be surprised how many just won't live Holy. Let me briefly explain Holiness. Holiness is not a denomination. Nor a separation of church. Its a way of living. Holiness...
Its not down home, foot stomping, organ pumping, feet tapping church. No, its not falling out, foaming at the mouth and dancing until your weave falls out and your points get dents!!
No, its a way of living, that the Christian should embrace with all diligence.
On facebook, I have been asked many times why I have the middle name of Habakkuk. Well that name means to 'embrace' or 'to cling to'...I have took the name because I diligently embrace holiness as a lifestyle. I have searched the scriptures about holiness, and one book always comes up in my search, the book of James. The entire book of James is a great resource on living holy. So I have decided for to study it deeper, and share it with you all, as I learn.
For the next couple of weeks, I will be diligently studying the book of James. Will you join me?
All 5 chapters.
We will be hitting it up James 1-5 and looking at the scriptures at a more closer and personal level. Going deeper in the word...
The Book is summarized in 5 chapters, and 5 parts of a Christians lifestyle:
Chapter 1 The Confident Stand ~ What a Christian Has
Chapter 2 Compassionate Service ~ What a Christian does
Chapter 3 Careful Speech ~ What a Christian says
Chapter 4 Contrite Submission ~ What a Christian feels
Chapter 5 Concerned Sharing ~ What a Christian gives
Join me, in this study of the book of James, and lets Live Holy!
The Holiness Living Series~James 1-5 The Month of August!
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twitter.com/setapart4lyfe
Luv you all, and remember Jesus loves You!
=DG
I wanted to issue a challenge to live Holy. Simple right...
Well, you would be surprised how many just won't live Holy. Let me briefly explain Holiness. Holiness is not a denomination. Nor a separation of church. Its a way of living. Holiness...
Its not down home, foot stomping, organ pumping, feet tapping church. No, its not falling out, foaming at the mouth and dancing until your weave falls out and your points get dents!!
No, its a way of living, that the Christian should embrace with all diligence.
On facebook, I have been asked many times why I have the middle name of Habakkuk. Well that name means to 'embrace' or 'to cling to'...I have took the name because I diligently embrace holiness as a lifestyle. I have searched the scriptures about holiness, and one book always comes up in my search, the book of James. The entire book of James is a great resource on living holy. So I have decided for to study it deeper, and share it with you all, as I learn.
For the next couple of weeks, I will be diligently studying the book of James. Will you join me?
All 5 chapters.
We will be hitting it up James 1-5 and looking at the scriptures at a more closer and personal level. Going deeper in the word...
The Book is summarized in 5 chapters, and 5 parts of a Christians lifestyle:
Chapter 1 The Confident Stand ~ What a Christian Has
Chapter 2 Compassionate Service ~ What a Christian does
Chapter 3 Careful Speech ~ What a Christian says
Chapter 4 Contrite Submission ~ What a Christian feels
Chapter 5 Concerned Sharing ~ What a Christian gives
Join me, in this study of the book of James, and lets Live Holy!
The Holiness Living Series~James 1-5 The Month of August!
Hey Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with us!
Follow me on Twitter
twitter.com/DGray03
and follow Set Apart the music ministry
twitter.com/setapart4lyfe
Luv you all, and remember Jesus loves You!
=DG
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