Kairos Time, The Dress & Miss Kim

Hey there BCU Fam!

Because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • I LOVE to talk about time. It is often measured in two ways.
  • Chronos or chronological time is used to tell us when something starts/ends–aka “clock time”.
  • The word kairos comes from a Greek term translated as the “right time” or “opportune moment”.
  • While we need chronos time to function on Earth, God operates in the kairos time zone.
  • The Lord used His timing, a dress and function to get me to meet a wonderful sister in Christ.

KJV Scripture references

Ecclesiastes 3:1

24 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

John 3:16

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Matthew 7:14

14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

BCUFam, as an update, Sister Kim and I have been in contact pretty regularly, as we pray about concerns, speak encouraging words, and talk about the goodness of God! God NEVER ceases to amaze me with how He speaks to our minds, directs our plans, and re-arranges our schedules so we follow His perfect “kairos time-zoned” will for our lives. So, with the help of the Lord, let’s be sure to acknowledge the Lord in all of our ways, so He will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:6). Those paths will not only lead us to successfully manage our time in the chronos time zone, but to also be aware, alert and ready for whatever assignments God has for us in the kairos time zone. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray

Father, in the name of Jesus, as always, we bless and praise Your Holy and Precious Name! We thank Your for Your awesomeness, greatness, goodness, and for the Word You deposited into us today! We thank You for reminding us that ultimately, we run in the kairos time zone. Please helps us to remember that as we go about our tasks and assignments, that we are mindful of the people around us, and that we are ready to give an answer to them about the Hope that lies within us, which is You, Jesus.

We thank You, Jesus for the current and future Body of Christ, which consists of believers EVERYWHERE, regardless of organization, country, language or background. We ask the You continue to strengthen and keep Your people, Jesus! Please bless us to operate as a unit as You intended, Lord, to do Your perfect will here on Earth. and so we can hear “well done” when we see You in Heaven! In Jesus name, we pray, Amen!

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Thank you SO much for stopping by! God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

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[God’s] Timing is Everything.

Hey there BCU Fam!

Because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • Time is often measured in two ways.
  • Chronos or chronological time is used to tell us when something starts/ends–aka “clock time”.
  • The word kairos comes from a Greek term translated as the “right time” or “opportune moment”.
  • While we need chronos time to function on Earth, God operates in the kairos time zone.

KJV Scripture references

Ecclesiastes 3:1

24 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Philippians 2:13

13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

BCUFam, as we acknowledge the Lord in all of our ways, He will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:6). Those paths will not only lead us to do well in the chronos time zone, but to also be aware, alert and ready for whatever God has for us in the kairos time zone. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank You for what you have taught us today. Thank You for reminding us to seek You and to heed to Your voice, even in what seems ordinary and routine, so we are following Your perfect path. We thank You for representing You well in our daily routines, so we can hear “well done” when we see You face-to-face! We thank and praise You for the opportunities You will give us to be a blessing to someone/be blessed by someone in the kairos time zone. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen!

As a reminder, if you have not subscribed to BlenCouragesU.com, please do so! It’s free and a good place to get the encouragement, inspiration and information based the Word of God! Additionally, you can also see what we are up to on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Also, if you so inclined, join us Thursday nights––we are LIVE on YouTube 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, YouTube podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, and many others podcast platforms!

Thank you SO much for stopping by! God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

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Discovering God’s Work in Ordinary Things | Ep 346

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Because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • The Oxford dictionary defines the word “ordinary” as: not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual.
  • When we were together last time, I posted a podcast sermon about how God uses ordinary people.
  • This week, the Lord reminded me He also uses ordinary circumstances to accomplish His will.

KJV Scripture references

Proverbs 16:24

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Philippians 2:13

13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

BCUFam, in my mind, I was just going about my day in an ordinary way, not realizing that a “random” greeting would make that big of an impact. But God specializes in taking what seems to be small or insignificant things and making them into beautiful blessings. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank You for what you have taught us today. We want to thank You for using ordinary people and circumstances in order for us to be a blessing to someone else! For some of us, we feel like the things we do may not be special, but when we obey You, we treat people well, love them like You have instructed and deal with them as You have told us, that is special—-and our behavior pleases You! Jesus, please help us to be mindful of the people who are around us, conducting ourselves in a way that will draw people to You. We want to ensure we are planting and watering, and thanking You in advance for the increase, so that You will be pleased with us now, and when we see You in face to face. We thank and praise You for the opportunities You will give us to be a blessing to someone else. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen!

As a reminder, if you have not subscribed to BlenCouragesU.com, please do so! It’s free and a good place to get the encouragement, inspiration and information based the Word of God! Additionally, you can also see what we are up to on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Also, if you so inclined, join us Thursday nights––we are LIVE on YouTube 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, YouTube podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, and many others podcast platforms!

Thank you SO much for stopping by! God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

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God uses ordinary people

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Because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • I recently attended a service at Divine House of Deliverance where Elder Daniel Gray is the pastor.
  • The crux of Pastor’s outstanding message was how the Lord often chooses people who do not have money, status or connections.
  • About five minutes in, the Lord gave me presence of mind to record the message to share it with all of you!
  • Listen in and allow our amazing God to encourage your heart today!

KJV Scripture references

I Corinthians 1:23-31

23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.

30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

BCUFam, for some of us, this was “new” news, and for others, this was a timely reminder! In any case, God chooses who He wants without any of the world’s “qualifications” relating to perfection, status or money. And furthermore, He continues to use us to be a blessing to the kingdom and His people regardless of our flaws and imperfections—-whatever is in us that is not like Jesus, He will fix it along the way. All He wants is a willing heart and vessel fit for His use! Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank You for the encouraging words You have allowed our ears to hear today! Thank You for choosing us, not because of who we are, but in spite of who we are. We thank You for using and perfecting us as we surrender to You, so we can continue to be a blessing to the Body of Christ, a witness to all who interact with, and most of all, pleasing to You! In Jesus name, we pray, Amen!

As a reminder, if you have not subscribed to BlenCouragesU.com, please do so! It’s free and a good place to get the encouragement, inspiration and information based the Word of God! Additionally, you can also see what we are up to on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Also, if you so inclined, join us Thursday nights––we are LIVE on YouTube 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Pandora, and Spotify!

Thank you SO much for stopping by! God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

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