This has been a trying week spiritually for The Langford's. Daily one or both of us were faced with news or found ourselves in conversations that broke us and left us drained. Literally from the start of the week Satan got daily pleasure in seeing us ending the day with heavy hearts and questioning minds.
A dearly loved compromising on their faith and their stand for Christ.
A preacher swaying towards the world to draw a crowd.
A spirit of Anti-Christ spreading lies and deceit all over the world
Hurt, lost souls who aren't in church because of how they were treated because of their past.
My mind is full of thoughts and my heart is full of emotions. I want to shake people, wag fingers of judgement in their face, throw a few dozen Bibles at them and tell them to learn themselves a thing or two! But that is not what God has called me to do. Right now... He's called me to prayer and fasting. He's called me to seek Him while He deals with things.
Dearly Loved,
Don't forget what God has done for you and all He's blessed You with. Soon, if you don't truly do all to glory God, He will remove His anointing and covering. That is a scary place to be.
Preacher,
You don't need to speak secular jokes and words to win a crowd. That's not what matters. You worry about your audience of One and He will draw souls to you because they see HIM in you.
Man of Deceit,
You may have fooled many, but God will overcome. As Christians rise up and call you on your lies, you will be brought down. Repent... Blasphemy is not something to mess with.
Hurting One,
On behalf of "my people" I'm sorry. It is not a Christian's job to judge and condemn. It is our job to love you to Christ and show you through the Word right from wrong. Those who turned you away will answer for that. Let me show you the love of Christ. A passionate love. A pure love. A love that draws you to salvation and The Lord.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Sunday, July 6, 2014
MY Healing
Its been a while since I last posted on here. I'm seeking God about some ministry work He is wanting to do with me and I believe doing this is part of that. So... pray with me as I try to work a little more on this and make it into something I can use to minister to others through.
As the family got together for the 4th of July it was good to spend time with family I don't get to see often. As things were winding down and people were getting ready to leave my uncle made this statement... "I did something selfish and asked God to heal my foot". It genuinely broke my heart. So many people think its selfish to ask God for something for themselves. They think its only proper or "godly" if you ask God things for others. I'm ashamed to say that the only response I gave was "it certainly is not selfish to ask God for something for you". God showed me this was an opportunity to testify and show in scripture that is certainly not the case, but I flunked!
The last few days I've been thinking about that and the scriptures that show that is not true. Thinking asking for yourself is greedy is a religous mindset... "Genetically altered Christianity" as one preacher says. Here are some scriptures I've been thinking on and pray that someone else who may be thinking this way as well will come to see it is perfectly okay for you to ask God for something for you :)
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 KJV)
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. (1 Peter 2:24 KJV)
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 KJV)
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13 KJV)
Nowhere does it say that if you ask, unless you ask for YOU, you can have it. My stripes were for anyone you prayed for, so have someone pray for you. It is for you! Have you ever been on a plane and the stewardess tells you in the event of an emergency help yourself first then the person next to you? What good are you mamed??? And truth be told, I don't want to depend on someone else to pray for me for MY healing. What if they don't like me or their faith is weak? I think I'll handle it for myself thank you :)
I pray this helps anyone, whether it's you or you know someone, who feels this way. Life is so much more freeing when you understand the Bible and not just go by religious traditional mumbo jumbo.
As the family got together for the 4th of July it was good to spend time with family I don't get to see often. As things were winding down and people were getting ready to leave my uncle made this statement... "I did something selfish and asked God to heal my foot". It genuinely broke my heart. So many people think its selfish to ask God for something for themselves. They think its only proper or "godly" if you ask God things for others. I'm ashamed to say that the only response I gave was "it certainly is not selfish to ask God for something for you". God showed me this was an opportunity to testify and show in scripture that is certainly not the case, but I flunked!
The last few days I've been thinking about that and the scriptures that show that is not true. Thinking asking for yourself is greedy is a religous mindset... "Genetically altered Christianity" as one preacher says. Here are some scriptures I've been thinking on and pray that someone else who may be thinking this way as well will come to see it is perfectly okay for you to ask God for something for you :)
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 KJV)
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. (1 Peter 2:24 KJV)
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 KJV)
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13 KJV)
Nowhere does it say that if you ask, unless you ask for YOU, you can have it. My stripes were for anyone you prayed for, so have someone pray for you. It is for you! Have you ever been on a plane and the stewardess tells you in the event of an emergency help yourself first then the person next to you? What good are you mamed??? And truth be told, I don't want to depend on someone else to pray for me for MY healing. What if they don't like me or their faith is weak? I think I'll handle it for myself thank you :)
I pray this helps anyone, whether it's you or you know someone, who feels this way. Life is so much more freeing when you understand the Bible and not just go by religious traditional mumbo jumbo.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Too fat for an X-ray?
So… the only gear I've gotten my butt in is park! I had a very harsh wake up call the other day. I've been having severe back pain and muscle spasms. Although the dr. is indicating its an alignment issue, I'm sure weight has a part to play. I went to see the chiropractor and he wanted an X-ray. The films came back and he says to me "I don't mean to embarrass you, but my equipment isn't strong enough to see through your body clearly". In other words… the X-ray couldn't get through my fat!
Seriously?
Even though the dr was not a skinny man, I was humiliated. So, now that I'm feeling a new motivation to move… I CAN'T!
As I invent new uses for a back scratcher; to raise the toilet seat because I can't bend down to get it myself, scratch my leg because I can't bend, scoot the pillow closer so I can grab it... I'm picturing myself as a ridiculously obese woman permanently camped in her living room, unable to do anything. I know my current state is because of my back, but if I don't get myself together, that's where I'm headed.
I'm thinking about how I'm missing the tent revival this week, I'm begging to feel well enough to be able to teach my Sunday school class on Sunday. Again, right now, it's a back issue. But it can quickly become a weight issue. I'm sure the extra weight my body is carrying is making this issue worse.
My down time is enabling me to do a lot of thinking. I don't like where I see myself heading. I've got to do something or someone might come do a special on me… "The 500lb 30 yr old".
Seriously?
Even though the dr was not a skinny man, I was humiliated. So, now that I'm feeling a new motivation to move… I CAN'T!
As I invent new uses for a back scratcher; to raise the toilet seat because I can't bend down to get it myself, scratch my leg because I can't bend, scoot the pillow closer so I can grab it... I'm picturing myself as a ridiculously obese woman permanently camped in her living room, unable to do anything. I know my current state is because of my back, but if I don't get myself together, that's where I'm headed.
I'm thinking about how I'm missing the tent revival this week, I'm begging to feel well enough to be able to teach my Sunday school class on Sunday. Again, right now, it's a back issue. But it can quickly become a weight issue. I'm sure the extra weight my body is carrying is making this issue worse.
My down time is enabling me to do a lot of thinking. I don't like where I see myself heading. I've got to do something or someone might come do a special on me… "The 500lb 30 yr old".
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Get my BUT in gear!
I have struggled all my life with weight. I started getting chubby around age 4 and it all went down hill, or should I say UP hill from there. My highest weight was 279lbs. At the time I write this, I'm around 260lbs. It's something I feel disgusted with. God has been challenging me to get this under control for a few years. I'm a firm believer that weight is not just a physical problem, but a spiritual one as well. I see the lack of self control in all areas of my life. Food, time with God, housekeeping, how I use my down time, etc… And the thing is, as much of a control freak as I can be about things that don't matter or that I can't control, you'd think I'd have a good grasp on the things I CAN control. I'm reminded of when Paul said in Romans 7 the things I want to do, I don't and things I don't want to do, I do. I feel ya Paul! I, just like everyone else, can come up with a list of reasons why I can't. "I would but, this is more convenient… I'm tired after a long day at work… I'm not a morning person… I don't have time… I don't know where to start… I feel silly being the fat person in the gym". On and on! Excuse after excuse. You know what, I'm tired of feeling sick. I'm sick of feeling tired. I know God made me beautiful, but its my job to do what's best for this Temple. I've done all the fad diets, tried some quick fixes, and I've also done it with good ol' "eat less, move more" and I can tell you from experience that the last option is definitely the best and most rewarding. So... I'm getting my BUT and my BUTT in gear. You are my accountability.
God doesn't expect us to always only think on spiritual things (reference the title of the blog), He also wants us to be mindful of our physical health. It's just as important. To quote Paul again "Whatsoever ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do ALL to the glory of God".
God doesn't expect us to always only think on spiritual things (reference the title of the blog), He also wants us to be mindful of our physical health. It's just as important. To quote Paul again "Whatsoever ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do ALL to the glory of God".
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
"You don't love it, you like it"
I John 2:15 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in theworld.…"
I can recall the numerous as a child that when we would say "I love that song/show/et..." My mom would be quick to say "You don't love it, you like it. You don't love anything that doesn't love you back". Well, that momism came rushing back to me the other day when I made the statement "I love {food}". It hit me like a ton of bricks. God used that phrase, the one I always rolled my eyes at, to speak to my heart.
I say I love a food almost as much as I say I love Todd!!! How sad?! It really convicted me and caused me to reevaluate my thoughts and desires. What do I love and in what order?
If I'm being honest, most of the time I would say its Todd, food, God. That's shameful and embarrassing! Proper place is God, Todd, others, service, etc… Food shouldn't even be on the radar.
Food has one job, to give me nourishment. That's it! It's not supposed to fill me emotionally, it's not needed to kill time. Food is not my comforter, God is!
So, thank you, Lord (and Momma) for reminding me to keep my priorities straight.
I can recall the numerous as a child that when we would say "I love that song/show/et..." My mom would be quick to say "You don't love it, you like it. You don't love anything that doesn't love you back". Well, that momism came rushing back to me the other day when I made the statement "I love {food}". It hit me like a ton of bricks. God used that phrase, the one I always rolled my eyes at, to speak to my heart.
I say I love a food almost as much as I say I love Todd!!! How sad?! It really convicted me and caused me to reevaluate my thoughts and desires. What do I love and in what order?
If I'm being honest, most of the time I would say its Todd, food, God. That's shameful and embarrassing! Proper place is God, Todd, others, service, etc… Food shouldn't even be on the radar.
Food has one job, to give me nourishment. That's it! It's not supposed to fill me emotionally, it's not needed to kill time. Food is not my comforter, God is!
So, thank you, Lord (and Momma) for reminding me to keep my priorities straight.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
"Happy Wife, Happy Life"
Proverbs 18:21-22
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the Lord."
Everyone in the church knows these two verses individually. But, God asked me to consider that there may be a good reason they are together. I didn't have to consider long before I knew what He was trying to show me.
I always hear "the wife/mother sets the tone of the house". I believe that and God has given me several examples of life with a cranky woman (Proverbs 21:19; Proverbs 25:24; Proverbs 27:15-16). But this passage in Proverbs 18 flew off the page at me as I read it... again.
I think its something that Solomon would speak of the tongue and a wife in the same spot. These verse are great on their own, but when read together, they preach a whole different sermon! I am my husband's greatest influence, I can make him or break him quicker than anyone else. I have great power and I need to use it wisely. A wife, who uses her tongue wisely, is a treasure and, these days, a very rare find!
If I love my tongue and the power it holds I will take great care for it. After all, I don't want the fruit I eat to be rotten!
This bit of my heart as been quite convicting to me, as I tend to be a bit mouthy and am known for wanting the last word. I pray this was an encouragement for you as well. If you are not yet a wife, I hope this is something you can store away in your heart for the future.
God Bless!
~Becky
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the Lord."
Everyone in the church knows these two verses individually. But, God asked me to consider that there may be a good reason they are together. I didn't have to consider long before I knew what He was trying to show me.
I always hear "the wife/mother sets the tone of the house". I believe that and God has given me several examples of life with a cranky woman (Proverbs 21:19; Proverbs 25:24; Proverbs 27:15-16). But this passage in Proverbs 18 flew off the page at me as I read it... again.
I think its something that Solomon would speak of the tongue and a wife in the same spot. These verse are great on their own, but when read together, they preach a whole different sermon! I am my husband's greatest influence, I can make him or break him quicker than anyone else. I have great power and I need to use it wisely. A wife, who uses her tongue wisely, is a treasure and, these days, a very rare find!
If I love my tongue and the power it holds I will take great care for it. After all, I don't want the fruit I eat to be rotten!
This bit of my heart as been quite convicting to me, as I tend to be a bit mouthy and am known for wanting the last word. I pray this was an encouragement for you as well. If you are not yet a wife, I hope this is something you can store away in your heart for the future.
God Bless!
~Becky
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