I met a woman....

I met a woman this week, named Debbie. She loves the Lord, however, she is confused, has severe anxiety attacks, calls herself “crazy” and is addicted to cigarettes. She was raised in the church and wants to serve God with all her heart. But, because Satan tries to steal, kill and destroy, her life has become a mess. She was raped twice, once as a child and then as a teenager, married and divorced twice and is now living with a man who is not her husband. She is full of hurt and pain. She has pushed these hurt feelings down so deep, that she doesn’t even remember certain periods in her lifetime.

Do we look down on her and tell her how worthless and wrong she is? NO! We show her the love of Christ and tell her about the forgiveness He offers us for the asking.  “Oh, wash me, cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again. Sprinkle me with the cleansing blood and I shall be clean again. Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalm 51: 2,7

Sin and guilt are like deep penetrating pollution that soaks into every fiber of our soul. It is not as simple as having dirt on our hands that can easily be washed off. Rebellion toward God is a deep, embedded stain that takes a miraculous washing and cleansing that only God can do. God in His great power is able to reach down and completely purify layer after layer of our polluted lives and make us morally spotless.

Once we truly confess our sins to Him, God will refuse to look at our sins any more! God looks at us through the moral purity of Jesus Christ who now lives in us. Instead of looking at our sin, God concentrates on what Christ did for us at the cross. God judged our sins at the cross and now He lovingly refuses to look at our sin anymore.

I prayed with Debbie and she sobbed and wept, she released the pain that was kept inside of her all these years, she asked for forgiveness of her sins, and she received the healing power that only Jesus can give. “Come, let us return to the Lord; it is He who has torn us—He will heal us. He has wounded—He will bind us up.” Hosea 6:1  Sometimes God purpose      ly makes us miserable through guilt, fear and worry so that we will come to our senses about our sins and repent. God heals as well as disciplines us. He can, and will, replace every emotional pain brought on by guilt, with joy and gladness! So, until next time, may the Lord bless you

and keep you—Kimberly

How to change your way of thinking

Are your thoughts pure and lovely or do you think on bad and negative things? Do you point out the good in people or do you always criticize them for doing it wrong?

If you notice that people don't want to be around you very often, try taking a look at yourself. Sometimes we don't notice it. We think it's everyone else. But, it just may be that you complain to others ALL the time or you talk about other people. People don't like to spend their valueable time with gripers and complainers.

Take this little quiz and see if you are a griper and a complainer.

1. Do you wake up in the morning and the first thing you think is, "Those noisy birds, they woke me up!" or do you think, "Boy, those birds sure know how to sing pretty!"?

2. When driving, do you think that the person in front of you cut you off on purpose or do you think maybe he's in a hurry, worried about a family matter and didn't see you?

3. Do you complain that the kids are loud and noisy in the house and track dirt inside or do you realize that one day, when the kids are grown, your house will always be quiet and clean and you thank God for the times you have now with your children?

This week, read Philippians 4: 8 and 9 and try to think on pure, lovely and positive things and look for the best in people. Pray and ask the Lord to help you and practice thinking good thoughts.

How did you like my quiz and will this help you see yourself a little better?

Hi, everyone! Welcome to my Coffee Talk Blog!

I just want to say, I'm glad you found my blog. I enjoy meeting new people and a having a good conversation. Especially with a cup of strong coffee. I like my coffee strong, not watered down.
What's on your mind? What is going on in your life?

This is where I want to write what's on my mind and hear what's on your mind, as well.

We'll enjoy some coffee while we spend some time together.