Hello to all, this is Opie signing back in...................
First and foremost Thank you God for all that you have allowed to be blessed in my life. I pray that all have had a great start to the new year! I have been on here for a while and have written on many different subject matters. I hope that it has been for the best to help you out in any capacity. So, here I go again..............
One of the main reason's that I write on here is to share my thoughts and views. I also pray that whom ever reads these blogs are uplifted and can get some positive encouragement. As this new year begins, I want to be a positive influence on all. Try to help out in whatever way God will allow it! I know that by talking to someone and getting to the "heart" of the matter, that there is always something said that will reignite a spark and get the fire roaring again.
It was once said to me that a conversation is only able to happen when two people have opinions on a topic. I have always enjoyed talking with people and trying to help out with whatever the situation is. There are many times that I can not be of service just because there are things that I can not change. Knowing this, I still continue to pray for these people.
I like to get to the heart of the matter. What is it that is the real issue? What is it that will make someone a better person? Not only in social circles, but at the same time a better spiritual person and closer to God. I try to pray before I engage in a deep conversation and throughout continue to pray in my mind that God will provide me with the words that are needed to be said and that they will understand what I am saying. It doesn't matter if I understand, but only if they do! I am praying that the ember gets fanned so that it will become a flame that will burn with passion. To get people to see that they are not out of options and they can be productive citizens. I like to see people happy in all that they do.
I always bring God into conversations. It is how I operate. God has to be in the center of all things. With out God, then there is nothing. I have such a deep desire for God to be near Him that I also want others to be that close with Him! I just ask for His guidance and wisdom to be upon me in the conversation. I take a few moments here and there to open myself up to listen. Not only to God, but also to whom I am talking with. Understanding what is going on and how to give guidance. I am only wanting to help others in this way!
Until next time this is Opie signing off............................
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Year 2012
Hello all this is Opie signing in again..................
At this point we are all aware of the new year approaching of 2012. There is a lot of things that are being said in lew of that. Well I think this........When all this comes to pass, I am sure that there will be some changes in all things that we do. It may not be over night but they will come to pass. But I guess that can be said of everything that has been. I am saying that I am not to worried about all of it. I know that the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will direct me and protect me and my family. Will it be hard to live after the so called event happens?? I guess no one will know that until it gets here. In the mean time I will continue to do what I do to help people the best way I can. Am I scared of what is to come? No.....just like tomorrow, you never know what is gonna happen and all you can do is deal with it and keep truckin! Many people have made the predictions, the question is do you believe what they say? I look to the Bible and in it says that there are going to be many bad things that will come upon the earth. But it does not give a specific date, at least to the best of my knowledge. It also says that no man not even the Son knows the day or the hour that Christ will return. So will in the year 2012 be when Christ returns?? Well with what I have said previously I don't know. All I can do is continue to have faith and find happiness in all things that the Lord has provided to me! Ask for forgiveness. This is what I have been doing and what I suggest that you do. If all these things do happen then I guess that is what is meant to happen. I do think that we have ravaged Mother Earth to no end and just maybe she is upset with humanity and will make necessary changes to get her balance back. Many things we have polluted and wiped out many natural resources. It is sad to know that we all have done something to her. But it did not start with us and has been going on for many years. When does it stop?? Fact.....we are slobs. That is what it is. We should have learned from the animals that surround us. But then again they are not concerned with material things. They eat, sleep, and go to the bathroom. Imagine how things would be if that is all we did. Sure we need shelter, but we don't need it to be so elaborate that five other families can live there also. Only use what you need. No more, no less. People are the problem. Yes I have many friends, but I still say that we are the problem. We are so smart that we can not even patent the idea to have a car that runs without oil. WOW! That is another problem.....oil. But until we get to the point of no more oil, then we will continue to drill and consume it. As I said before we are slobs.....think about all the trash that we toss everyday. Maybe we should burn it....make a compost pile and redistribute into the earth and grow a garden. Why be so dependent on someone else. Think about it....there is not that much food and grocery stores. So if things go crazy where are you gonna get your food? Fresh drinking water? Who is gonna help you? Don't be dependent. That is the irony of this. We all say we are adult and independent, but yet we are so dependent on things and people. Maybe if we are forced to make changes, then that is when we all will wake up and do things different. As long as all our luxuries are still available, then we will continue to be wasteful and being slobs!!!!! With all that being said I truly want you to think about all these things and be mindful and maybe we can all start making changes that will allow us a better place to exist and live until we go back home to the Father! This is Opie signing off......................................................
At this point we are all aware of the new year approaching of 2012. There is a lot of things that are being said in lew of that. Well I think this........When all this comes to pass, I am sure that there will be some changes in all things that we do. It may not be over night but they will come to pass. But I guess that can be said of everything that has been. I am saying that I am not to worried about all of it. I know that the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will direct me and protect me and my family. Will it be hard to live after the so called event happens?? I guess no one will know that until it gets here. In the mean time I will continue to do what I do to help people the best way I can. Am I scared of what is to come? No.....just like tomorrow, you never know what is gonna happen and all you can do is deal with it and keep truckin! Many people have made the predictions, the question is do you believe what they say? I look to the Bible and in it says that there are going to be many bad things that will come upon the earth. But it does not give a specific date, at least to the best of my knowledge. It also says that no man not even the Son knows the day or the hour that Christ will return. So will in the year 2012 be when Christ returns?? Well with what I have said previously I don't know. All I can do is continue to have faith and find happiness in all things that the Lord has provided to me! Ask for forgiveness. This is what I have been doing and what I suggest that you do. If all these things do happen then I guess that is what is meant to happen. I do think that we have ravaged Mother Earth to no end and just maybe she is upset with humanity and will make necessary changes to get her balance back. Many things we have polluted and wiped out many natural resources. It is sad to know that we all have done something to her. But it did not start with us and has been going on for many years. When does it stop?? Fact.....we are slobs. That is what it is. We should have learned from the animals that surround us. But then again they are not concerned with material things. They eat, sleep, and go to the bathroom. Imagine how things would be if that is all we did. Sure we need shelter, but we don't need it to be so elaborate that five other families can live there also. Only use what you need. No more, no less. People are the problem. Yes I have many friends, but I still say that we are the problem. We are so smart that we can not even patent the idea to have a car that runs without oil. WOW! That is another problem.....oil. But until we get to the point of no more oil, then we will continue to drill and consume it. As I said before we are slobs.....think about all the trash that we toss everyday. Maybe we should burn it....make a compost pile and redistribute into the earth and grow a garden. Why be so dependent on someone else. Think about it....there is not that much food and grocery stores. So if things go crazy where are you gonna get your food? Fresh drinking water? Who is gonna help you? Don't be dependent. That is the irony of this. We all say we are adult and independent, but yet we are so dependent on things and people. Maybe if we are forced to make changes, then that is when we all will wake up and do things different. As long as all our luxuries are still available, then we will continue to be wasteful and being slobs!!!!! With all that being said I truly want you to think about all these things and be mindful and maybe we can all start making changes that will allow us a better place to exist and live until we go back home to the Father! This is Opie signing off......................................................
Sunday, December 18, 2011
A chat with Christ
I stood and looked upon it
Deep inside I saw what I thought
Was my heart
It was torn apart
Many things I said and done
Many were for fun
But for others it was PAIN
It continued like rain
An onslaught of misery
But it was only for me to see
What I thought were good deeds
Was nothing more than planting seeds
Of destruction
After seeing all this, I had sorrow
Thinking of what I could do to make it end
To repent my sin
I looked out beyond my broken and charred heart
And I saw a man, who in my life had a very big part
Walking towards me, he reached out his hand
No words were said and we were still
There was a hurtful look on his face as thought I did something to him
I tried to utter words, but nothing to make this situation less dim
Then he smiled and with that he said......I still love you my child
And a spark in his eyes got brighter and less mild
As tears welled up in my eyes, I said forgive me for being stupid
He looked upon me, placed his hand on my heart and said I already did.
Now is the time to make things right, you are new and reborn into my kingdom
To be with me and my Father for eternity, continue to look to me and be humble
Try to mend the hearts that you have torn in two
For I have and am always with you.
With that being said he walked back from the way he came and faded into the blue
I looked back at my heart at my broken and charred heart, it was made whole and back to one
I returned to my past and tried my best to make it right, but I did it with the Son
To all......I say God Bless you and all you have to do is ask God to be apart of your life and be at the center and have Jesus Christ as your Savior. Amen
By: Opie Phelps 12/18/2011
Deep inside I saw what I thought
Was my heart
It was torn apart
Many things I said and done
Many were for fun
But for others it was PAIN
It continued like rain
An onslaught of misery
But it was only for me to see
What I thought were good deeds
Was nothing more than planting seeds
Of destruction
After seeing all this, I had sorrow
Thinking of what I could do to make it end
To repent my sin
I looked out beyond my broken and charred heart
And I saw a man, who in my life had a very big part
Walking towards me, he reached out his hand
No words were said and we were still
There was a hurtful look on his face as thought I did something to him
I tried to utter words, but nothing to make this situation less dim
Then he smiled and with that he said......I still love you my child
And a spark in his eyes got brighter and less mild
As tears welled up in my eyes, I said forgive me for being stupid
He looked upon me, placed his hand on my heart and said I already did.
Now is the time to make things right, you are new and reborn into my kingdom
To be with me and my Father for eternity, continue to look to me and be humble
Try to mend the hearts that you have torn in two
For I have and am always with you.
With that being said he walked back from the way he came and faded into the blue
I looked back at my heart at my broken and charred heart, it was made whole and back to one
I returned to my past and tried my best to make it right, but I did it with the Son
To all......I say God Bless you and all you have to do is ask God to be apart of your life and be at the center and have Jesus Christ as your Savior. Amen
By: Opie Phelps 12/18/2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Know Your Blessings
Greetings to you, this is Opie signing in....................................
I feel the need to talk about what it is that we should all know and recognize.....all of our blessings that we have each and everyday! Many times we just take for granted that we will continue to have these blessings each and every day. Don't think that......If the Father can give it to you, He can also take it away! Be thankful and mindful of all that you have. Even the small things that seem mundane are blessings. Waking up every morning is a great blessing. You have another opportunity to look to the Father and say thank you. To look at all that is surrounding you and make a choice or many choices that can change your life or the life of another. All the people that you associate with on a daily basis they are a blessing. If it were not for people then we may not have a chance to look at ourselves to see what is good or what is not so good. We should listen to them and take in the thought of what they may say to us. Be thankful for the job that you have. Yes, I know that some of us don't like to work, but it is what we must do to maintain what we have, unless you are a lottery winner or have a family that is rich. For the most of us we have to work. If you don't like your job then find one that makes you happy. Pray everyday that all you do at your job is for the Father! Be thankful for the place that you live at. Maybe you feel that you could have a better place, but until you do feel blessed that you have that place. In all things be thankful and always look to the Lord in all things!
Have a blessed day and God Bless you!!!!! Opie
I feel the need to talk about what it is that we should all know and recognize.....all of our blessings that we have each and everyday! Many times we just take for granted that we will continue to have these blessings each and every day. Don't think that......If the Father can give it to you, He can also take it away! Be thankful and mindful of all that you have. Even the small things that seem mundane are blessings. Waking up every morning is a great blessing. You have another opportunity to look to the Father and say thank you. To look at all that is surrounding you and make a choice or many choices that can change your life or the life of another. All the people that you associate with on a daily basis they are a blessing. If it were not for people then we may not have a chance to look at ourselves to see what is good or what is not so good. We should listen to them and take in the thought of what they may say to us. Be thankful for the job that you have. Yes, I know that some of us don't like to work, but it is what we must do to maintain what we have, unless you are a lottery winner or have a family that is rich. For the most of us we have to work. If you don't like your job then find one that makes you happy. Pray everyday that all you do at your job is for the Father! Be thankful for the place that you live at. Maybe you feel that you could have a better place, but until you do feel blessed that you have that place. In all things be thankful and always look to the Lord in all things!
Have a blessed day and God Bless you!!!!! Opie
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
For The Future Generation
Hello all this is Opie signing in............................................
Many thoughts I ponder.......I believer there are rules and morals to live by. Do what is right in the eyes of God! Help one another when you can! Do for your family, then worry about what you can do for others. Be honest with yourself and others. God knows what is in your heart. Read history books in its entirety. Do your homework. Look at history for the knowledge, learn from it and understand it. Know what the founding documents mean and understand them to the point that no matter who challenges you on these documents, you can without a doubt have an answer that will always be proven to be right. The Constitution, Declaration of Independence and all other founding documents. Learn from the old people. Teach your children the things that are right and be respectful. Put God in your life FIRST and above all people and all things! Be humble. Know that if you have it,.......it can be taken away. God blesses us with many things. Be thankful. Praise God in all things, good or bad. Which leads me to the point.......with all the things that are wrong in this world, read the above section. Know that God is in control of everything. He will provide and there will be a day of judgement. Live a good, God loving, life!
With Love, Opie
Many thoughts I ponder.......I believer there are rules and morals to live by. Do what is right in the eyes of God! Help one another when you can! Do for your family, then worry about what you can do for others. Be honest with yourself and others. God knows what is in your heart. Read history books in its entirety. Do your homework. Look at history for the knowledge, learn from it and understand it. Know what the founding documents mean and understand them to the point that no matter who challenges you on these documents, you can without a doubt have an answer that will always be proven to be right. The Constitution, Declaration of Independence and all other founding documents. Learn from the old people. Teach your children the things that are right and be respectful. Put God in your life FIRST and above all people and all things! Be humble. Know that if you have it,.......it can be taken away. God blesses us with many things. Be thankful. Praise God in all things, good or bad. Which leads me to the point.......with all the things that are wrong in this world, read the above section. Know that God is in control of everything. He will provide and there will be a day of judgement. Live a good, God loving, life!
With Love, Opie
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Double Edged Sword
Hello all this is Opie signing in again.............................
I have come to realize that the tongue, being one of the smallest muscles in your body has a way to really offend people. Being that is said, it is sad to say that people often take what you say out of context. Sometimes when saying something in a way, it turns into something that it should not be. I have encountered this a few times in recent months. At the same time apologies were sent to those of whom I offended, I don't know if that holds much water. I am not perfect by any means and with that I say things, as we all do, in a joking manner. But I have learned that it is not always a joke with people that are around.
I say this......I am a man that has through many trying times, as we all have, but with that I have learned that sometimes it is necessary to joke around about serious issues. Just to take the stress out of life so to speak. It upsets me terribly to know that someone was upset about something that I said. I guess people don't really know me as who I am. I am not going to sit here and walk on egg shells around everyone. I speak my mind on most things when it is time to be serious. But other times I am just trying to get through the day and if that means that I joke about something then that is what I do.
We all have many things in life that we take to heart and that is great to do. At the same time I say ease up and enjoy the company that you have around you. Life is entirely to short to worry about all these things. Laughter is the best medicine!
I have come to realize that the tongue, being one of the smallest muscles in your body has a way to really offend people. Being that is said, it is sad to say that people often take what you say out of context. Sometimes when saying something in a way, it turns into something that it should not be. I have encountered this a few times in recent months. At the same time apologies were sent to those of whom I offended, I don't know if that holds much water. I am not perfect by any means and with that I say things, as we all do, in a joking manner. But I have learned that it is not always a joke with people that are around.
I say this......I am a man that has through many trying times, as we all have, but with that I have learned that sometimes it is necessary to joke around about serious issues. Just to take the stress out of life so to speak. It upsets me terribly to know that someone was upset about something that I said. I guess people don't really know me as who I am. I am not going to sit here and walk on egg shells around everyone. I speak my mind on most things when it is time to be serious. But other times I am just trying to get through the day and if that means that I joke about something then that is what I do.
We all have many things in life that we take to heart and that is great to do. At the same time I say ease up and enjoy the company that you have around you. Life is entirely to short to worry about all these things. Laughter is the best medicine!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Thoughts roaming in and out.......emotions are like a an ocean's waves that come and go. Only I can know what I feel. To dive into the things that I don't want to think about and overcome. I have fought the urge not to fall into the dark side. No matter what I do, however, they still want me! I am like a fugitive that continues to run from it! I don't want anything to do with it as I keep looking for that light that will ultimately protect me. Anything that is not of Christ I do not want anything to do with! I only want Christ to walk with me and all of His Glory!
I come to you and tell you these things because we all have our own demons that follow us. Be prayerful as you can in your walk and have FAITH! Know that the more you look to Christ that all will be good. It does not mean that you will never have a bad day or any of that, but He will protect you and provide all things for you! I personally want nothing more that to have a daily conversation and interaction with Christ. I try to do that and I feel so at peace within myself. I know that all is taken care before I even ask for it. Trust in that!
I come to you and tell you these things because we all have our own demons that follow us. Be prayerful as you can in your walk and have FAITH! Know that the more you look to Christ that all will be good. It does not mean that you will never have a bad day or any of that, but He will protect you and provide all things for you! I personally want nothing more that to have a daily conversation and interaction with Christ. I try to do that and I feel so at peace within myself. I know that all is taken care before I even ask for it. Trust in that!
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