Dry Spell #555

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55501172009

Dry Spell


Have you ever had a dry spell? There is nothing wrong everything is wonderful but down deep within the well is dry. This is where I have been for a few days. I ask my lovely wife to pray for me and she has been doing just that all week. God truly blessed me with a wonderful spouse to help me through times like these. God is so good one can never repay him for his love and care.

Join me in the word today in Hebrews 13 as we find a way to have:


“Service will pleasing to God.”


1Let brotherly love continue.
2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
4Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
12Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
13Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
14For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

There is so much food here it was hard to condense it. Everyone is worried about our economy. Actually to be honest each one is concerned about there individual family. The 5th verse tells us to be content and to remember he will not leave us nor forsake us.

With our little pea brain this is hard to swallow when we are losing homes and jobs and any hope of what to do. However, I encourage you to cling to God’s word and be at peace and good cheer because his promises are everlasting. Continue to do the good things you have been doing. The devil is a liar and the author of confusion. Satan will not stand by you, he will forsake you and his promises lead to destruction.

On a side note I read one good thing about our economy, divorces have decreased. People are having to band together to make things happen in their life. Praise the Lord.

Finally, take the 18th verse and let’s join together in prayer that we have a good conscience and live honestly and do “Service well pleasing to God.”

18Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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What Was Christmas For?

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55401022009

What Was Christmas For?

What was Christmas truly for, as on the Season we close that door?

As a New Year for all starts and the Christmas Season now departs.

Does the Christmas spirit depart, from each and every human heart?

As Christmas trim is tucked away, will the spirit in some hearts stay?

Was Christmas truly meant for this, for once a year to change gifts?

Especially within the hearts of us, who in The Savior place our trust?

Shouldn’t Christmas that we know, be His Light in us for all to show,

The Truth and life we have in Him, who came to dwell forever within?

Should not Christmas be a song, we sing in our hearts all year long?

As in our hearts we joyfully sing, to Jesus Christ, our Lord and King.

A song which should never leave, the heart of those who do believe,

Saved by Grace from this world, with that Christmas Song to herald.

A song we sing all year through, as The Spirit moves in me and you,

To be a light men need each day, not just thought of Christmas day,

Song and light, throughout the year, which every man needs to hear,

This, so men may see their need, that God’s message they will heed.

Some men desire Christmas in July, but, did you ever question why?

A time when gifts aren’t bought at all; could it be music to their soul?

Maybe the songs that they heard, moved their hearts to God’s Word,

With a message, when not ignored, could draw any soul to The Lord.

/ http://www.poeticpulpit.com

This was so beautiful I just had to share it with you.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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2008 Has Come and Gone

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55301012009

2008 Has Come and Gone

What we did in Christ will last. Now, let us begin 2009 focused on continuing in Christ and complete all he places in our hands to do with vigor and might.

Happy New Year everyone! I fought as hard as I could to stay up and watch the new ball drop in New York and barely made it and then my party was in dream land.

Join me in the word as Nathan the prophet came unto David after he had gone in to Bathsheba and committed sin. This is a prayer for cleansing.

Psalm 51:1-12

1Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.

5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

9Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

11Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

David has done a great evil in his life but now he seeks forgiveness. As we begin 2009 may we come boldly before the throne of grace and seek God’s forgiveness of anything we have failed in or come short in and put it under His blood as we go forward in Him.

May we desire to be well-pleasing to God and seek him diligently as we face the days he grants us this year. I want to have joy and gladness as the Lord continually creates in me a clean heart and renews a right spirit.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.


1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Five Finger Prayer 552

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55212232008

Five Finger Prayer

1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'

2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Think on these things as you hustle through this Christmas season.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.
1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Send prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.Blogspot.com/.

Greetings and Merry Christmas to All #550

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55012182008

Greetings and Merry Christmas to All

I hope you are enjoying the joy that one experiences when they know

Jesus as their Lord and Savior in this Christmas season. It is

wonderful to hear the songs and watch the faces of everyone as they

busy themselves getting ready to have family time and enjoy the true

reason for the season.

Yes, Jesus is still the reason for the season. It’s time to share and

give love to one another but most all of to remember Jesus made the

season possible. I know, no one wants to agree on a date certain for

the birth of Jesus but in reality it would be great to celebrate his

birth everyday of the year.

Just think if everyone was as forgiving each day as they are this

season we would have such a wonderful world. I think we would have no

more wars, families would be at peace and divorces would never shatter

the little hearts of our children and mankind would be blessed beyond

measure.

Love is what makes the world go around. And the Bible tells us God is Love, and Love is of God. God loved us so much that he gave his only

begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Jesus is the best Christmas gift anyone can receive at anytime. Will

you accept Him as your gift today? The Bible says the angels in heaven

rejoice when one returns to God. I know I rejoice each time I hear or

see someone who has accepted this gift.

Yes, its Christmas time and when you know the Lord it’s a great day of

peace and joy and celebration.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.
1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Send prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.Blogspot.com/.

Important Recall Notice #549

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54912032008

IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE

The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units manufactured,
regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and
central component of the heart.

This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named
Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all
subsequent units.

This defect has been technically termed:
"Sub sequential Internal Non-Morality", or more commonly known as S.I.N.,
as it is primarily expressed.

Some other symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is
providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct
this SIN defect. The Repair Technician, Jesus, has most generously
offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs.
There is no additional fee required. The number to call for repair in all
areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE
procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into
the heart component.

No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control

Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Believers' Instructions
Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction
voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and
problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being
permanently impounded.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will
have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to
enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility.

GOD

Thank you for your attention!
Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall
notice and you may contact the Father any time by "knee mail". What a great gift for Christmas.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.

Have a Wonderful Day and May God Bless You Always

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Send prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
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Pray, Aim High and Stay Focused #548

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54811242008

“Pray, Aim high and Stay focused”

There once was a man who had nothing for his family to eat. He had an old rifle and three bullets. So, he decided that he would go out hunting and kill some wild game for dinner. As he went down the road, he saw a rabbit. He shot at the rabbit and missed it. The rabbit ran away. Then he saw a squirrel and fired a shot at the squirrel and missed it. The squirrel disappeared into a hole in a cottonwood tree. As he went further, he saw a large wild 'Tom' turkey in the tree, but he had only one bullet remaining. A voice spoke to him and said,

'Pray first, aim high and stay focused.’

However, at the same time, he saw a deer which was a better kill. He brought the gun down and aimed at the deer. But, then he saw a rattlesnake between his legs about to bite him, so he naturally brought the gun down further to shoot the rattlesnake. Still, the voice said again to him, 'I said 'Pray, Aim high and Stay focused.'

So, the man decided to listen to God's voice.

He prayed, then aimed the gun high up in the tree and shot the wild turkey. The bullet bounced off the turkey and killed the deer. The handle fell off the gun and hit the snake in the head and killed it. And, when the gun had gone off, it knocked him into a pond. When he stood up to look around, he had fish in all his pockets, a dead deer and a turkey to eat for his family. The snake (Satan) was dead simply because the man listened to God.

Moral of the story:

Pray first before you do anything, aim and shoot high in your goals, and stay focused on God. Never let others discourage you concerning your past. The past is exactly that, 'the past.' Live every day one day at a time and remember that only God knows our future and that he will not! Put you through any more than you can bear.
Do not look to man for your blessings, but look to the doors that only He has prepared in advance for you in your favor.
Wait, be still and patient: keep God first and everything else will follow.

Our Lord says to be careful only about one thing-our relationship to Him.

A special thanks to one of our readers for sharing this.

Remember: 1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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What a Treat for this Veteran 547

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54711092008

What a Treat for this Veteran

I have been sick all weekend. My wife ask me on Saturday night did she need to prepare to take my place in our Sunday service. I told her it would probably be good for her to prepare. She said you can go though and be with us in service. Of course I said okay.

Upon arriving at church we opened up and I went to the grave yard with our youth to put flags on our fence and on Veterans graves. We rushed back in had Sunday School. Then, the youth and young people had a surprise for me.

What a treat, my Sunday School teacher had written a nice writing thanking me for serving my country. His wife and children sang and signed a song which was a blessing to all. It means so much to have this current generation to remember.

At the front of the church was a nice poster with pictures including my picture. Everyone signed the poster that gave me a special greeting. What a treat.

And there is more. My wife had gathered pictures from the time I was sworn into the Army and followed my path to Ft Knox to Vietnam to Ft Hood Texas where our son was born. Everyone said I was so skinny then. “Those were the days.”

Yes, this was a special day for me and this thank you will long be remembered.

Now, its your time, take time today to say thank you to a Veteran, it may be a friend, a neighbor, a uncle, grandpa, dad, sister, mother etc. It is very special to have some one say thank you.

Veterans Day is Tuesday November, 11, 2008. It is honored on the eleventh hour, the eleventh day, and the eleventh day of each year.

Remember: 1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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True Word From Me 546

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54611052008

True Words From Me

It was October 1966; I was a newly wed of some 17 months. My wife and her mom and dad had brought me to the airport in Chattanooga, Tennessee for me to catch my first plane ride on my way to Viet Nam. It was now time to board and my wife was in tears and very emotional as was I. The stewardess asks what was wrong and I shared I was going to Viet Nam. She went to the pilot and came back and he said stay with her another 15 minutes, I’ll make up for it in flight.

This was a kindness that only a young soldier and his wife can really appreciate. This was a special thank you my wife and I will never forget. Did you know as we approach another Veterans Day in the USA the most important thing you can do for a soldier or a veteran and their family is to say thank you for serving.

Anytime I see a person serving our great nation I take time to say thank you for serving. Without these men and women you and I would not continue to have the freedoms we have as we are blessed to live in this great nation.

God has blessed our nation in so many ways and I want to take a moment to give honor, glory, and praise to our creator who makes all these things possible. America, we need to remember the Lord our God, our creator. In the days of our youth we called upon him and sought him as a nation. I am concerned as we have become a little older that we often fail to put him first in our activities and actions as a nation.

Why does this concern me? Because any nation that forgets God pays a price sooner or later. Look at Israel over the years, when they call upon God he is always there for them, when they turn away from him destruction has come their way.

America, stand up, stand up for Jesus in every way. This is the true way is continue to have God’s blessing on us as individuals and as a nation.

Remember: 1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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