The Practice Of The Presence Of God

Brother Lawrence, a monk, who was part of the Carmelite monastry, lived in the early 1600's. He was known to have a deep, personal and an intimate fellowship with God. He wasn't a "famous" minister. He wasn't the head priest. His assignment was in the monastery's kitchen, to wash the dishes. But in that kitchen, Br. Lawrence communed with the Father. Did he have knowledge (spiritual and/or intellectual) like we think we have today. No, but who cares? What can replace the personal connection with the GOD of the Universe, our Father?

His close relationship was recorded in this classic:
The Practice Of The Presence Of God - Brother Lawrence's Conversations and Letters

You Were There

You Were There - by Avalon

I wonder how it must have felt
When David stood to face Goliath on a hill
I imagine that he shook with all his might
Until You took his hand, and held on tight

'Cause You were there, You were there
In the midst of danger's snare
You were there, You were there always
You were there when the hardest fight
Seemed so out of reach
Oh, You were there, You were always there
You were always there

So there he stood upon that hill
Abraham with knife in hand was poised to kill
But God in all his
sovereignty had bigger plans
And just in time, You brought a lamb

'Cause You were there,
You were there
In the midst of the unclear
You were there, you were there always
You were there when obedience
Seemed to not make sense
You were there, You were always there
You were always there

So haven't I learned that my ways
Aren't as high as Yours are
And You alone keep the universe
From crumbling into dust
You are God and though we would
Not have understood You
There You were

Hanging blameless on a cross
You would rather die than leave us in the dark
Every moment, every planned coincidence
Just all makes sense
With Your last breath

You were there, You were there
During history's darkest hour
You were there, You were there always
You were the Victor and the King
You were the power in David's swing
You were the calm in Abraham
You are the God who understands
You are the strength when we have none
You are the living, Holy one
You were, You are and You will always be
the Risen Lamb of God

You were, You are and You will always be
The Risen Lamb of God

Money on the Cross

What are the principles for giving (finance) in the New Testament? Do we have to sow to reap? Since Abraham tithed before the Law, do we have to tithe in order to be blessed? Are we trusting in our giving or in Jesus? This message series by Bertie Brits will address the above questions (and more), free you from the yoke of legalistic bondage and transform you to be a cheerful giver.

Money on the Cross (Audio)
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Message (Video) by Bertie Brits