“Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.Have you ever wondered how great our Lord really is? I can’t measure His greatness but when I walk beside a raging river,, , take in the glories of secluded valleys, when I wake to see the sunrise through whispers of candy pink clouds or watch the setting sun slowly melt into amber horizon, I know I have only witnessed a diminutive glimpse of His infinite greatness.” 1 Chronicles 29:11

I can’t imagine this universe without being able to see God’s beauty all around me. There’s nothing more beautiful than God’s creation. It’s as much a part of me as my Saviour himself. Everything he created was to His will and glory, and nothing was made by accident.Because of His majestic sovereignty, I worship and praise His Holy name.

Lord, your greatness is all around me and yet I only see a speck of the enormity of how great you really are. I cannot comprehend your power and glory but you are the Lord of all and greatly to be praised. Amen

© Chrissy Siggee

Scripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

John 3:18

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

I grew up in a Christian home and witnessed many answered prayers and God-orchestrated incidents regularly so perhaps believing was easy for me. I accepted Christ as my own personal Saviour and Lord at the age of six. I’ve been told it would be impossible for me to remember, but I do. I don’t remember every word spoken by the preacher, but I remember the powerful impact they had on me. I also remember the hymn that was sung by the choir. It still echoes in my head, even as I type this memory.

In my early to mid teens, I couldn’t understand why my friends wouldn’t believe there was a God who created all things. The beauty of nature has always left me breathless and I suppose that’s why so many of my poems reflect my love for creation. I couldn’t understand why they laughed at me when I told them about Jesus.

In my late teens and early twenties, I worked with younger teens and again, I was mystified by the lack of faith I witnessed. I once invited a guest pastor to a weekly youth meeting. He was very wise for his age and I was pleased he was because a small street gang came to that meeting. They were a little disruptive but mostly they were just being who they were and behaving the only way they knew how. When the speaker gave the invitation to seek Christ as their Lord, the smirks started. The response by this young pastor has stayed with me all these years and I’ve used his words once or twice in similar situations.

He said: “Consider for just a moment where you would spend eternity if you were to leave here tonight and be hit by a car or bus, or if another gang attacked and killed you on your way home. If you’re not a believer, allow yourself to ponder for a few minutes that if it was true, then what? And if you still don’t believe, I’ll accept it.”

Three of those gang members accepted Jesus that night.

I leave you with the words of that young pastor. “If you’re not a believer, allow yourself to ponder for a few minutes that if it was true, then what? And if you still don’t believe, I’ll accept it.”

Where will you spend eternity?

Will you believe?

John 12:46

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

© Chrissy Siggee

Scripture verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

Psalm 73:23-24Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

When things come against me in any area of my life, I find the simple peace in knowing that God is with me makes life so much easier to bear. He is right beside me and He will guide me through the challenges that I face. Nothing is more precious to me than knowing God’s right hand is holding me in the midst of my pain, in the circumstances of life, and in all that I do.

Proverbs 3:6 tells us that we only need to acknowledge Him, and He will direct out paths.

God is just a prayer away and will answer even before we ask. We are His children and He is our Father; the Father of the heavenly lights.

James 1: 17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. . Have you ever stopped to think where you would be if there was no God and if he hadn’t sent his only son to die a cruel death on the cross for you? To think there would be no heaven or eternal life; I don’t even want to image it. I could not survive without my Lord in my life.Father, I acknowledge that you are forever with me. I’m grateful for your presence. I will take your right hand and allow You to lead me along every path of life. Guide me in wisdom and strength that only You can provide. Amen.

© Chrissy SiggeeScripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

Matthew 18:4

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Humility speaks to me of meekness and being humble. I often think I’m not as humble as I ought, yet humility is a requirement of our faith.

I have seen the way the Lord works in the lives of those who show humility in what they do and say and, quite often, how they demonstrate their kindness to those around them. I see the rewards of their actions and the gentleness they demonstrate in their everyday lives. In whatever they do, their actions speak the humility they possess.

I’ve also witnessed the fall of the arrogant and proud. Too many successful leaders fall because of pride. They allow success to be their ambition rather than Christ their goal. They begin to believe in their own ability rather than Christ’s through them.

So how do we keep a balance?

Without Christ we are nothing and because we have Christ in our lives, we have worth and purpose. There is nothing wrong with feeling good about what Christ has done for us but we need to realize he doesn’t make us great.

Be willing to live the success that God has given us through humble acknowledgement of the source.

Father, show us how humility can speak through us by our actions. Help us to live humbly and to your purpose and keep from being proud and haughty, but demonstrate the true source of our abilities. Amen.

© Chrissy Siggee

Scripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

Springtime Dreams

In a sanctuary calm and truly simplistic,
My creator God is quite artistic—
His purpose soothes both body and mind,
With nature’s melody and aroma combined.

to dream
…is like a beautiful song

Gone is the coldness of a long dreary winter,
Finest décor softened each frosty splinter…
Nothing and everything seems symbolic,
Yet…I long to be free and enjoy a frolic.

to dream
…is to explore the memories

Comfort is found in this heavenly bliss,
Visions of spring like a treasured kiss…
Spirals of color emerge from a wistful maze,
Fresh new scents mingle in this gentle haze.

to dream
…is just the beginning

Nature’s chorus awaken the senses,
And kindles some odd but natural defenses…
Will today bring forth the finest occurrence?
Inside, I feel the Creator’s assurance.

to dream
…is the joy of new life to come

Earth soaking rains fade like distant thunder,
A moment in time stretched forth in wonder…
To picture the beauty of God’s great creation,
Or…enjoy the aroma of the first carnation.

to dream
…is to nurture fresh desires

Awaken me, Lord, from these springtime dreams–
Allow me to soar above nature’s extremes
On wings lifted high by the purest sunshine,
Embraced by the fragrance of sweet Mountain Pine.

to dream
…is the heart of spring

Blue skies above, soft greens below,
Images of the creator all around me aglow…
Transform me, Lord, for your intended calling,
Fill my day with new life exploring.

to dream
…is the essence of living

Baby birds and honey bees,
Instill the air with praises and jubilee—
Take me high on graceful wings, God’s finest art;
Let new life emerge from this butterfly’s heart.

to dream
…is to dream a springtime dream

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© Chrissy Siggee

John 3:18
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

I grew up in a Christian home and witnessed many answered prayers and God-orchestrated incidents regularly so perhaps believing was easy for me. I accepted Christ as my own personal Saviour and Lord at the age of six. I’ve been told it would be impossible for me to remember, but I do. I don’t remember every word spoken by the preacher, but I remember the powerful impact they had on me. I also remember the hymn that was sung by the choir. It still echoes in my head, even as I type this memory.

In my early to mid teens, I couldn’t understand why my friends wouldn’t believe there was a God who created all things. The beauty of nature has always left me breathless and I suppose that’s why so many of my poems reflect my love for creation. I couldn’t understand why they laughed at me when I told them about Jesus.

In my late teens and early twenties, I worked with younger teens and again, I was mystified by the lack of faith I witnessed. I once invited a guest pastor to a weekly youth meeting. He was very wise for his age and I was pleased he was because a small street gang came to that meeting. They were a little disruptive but mostly they were just being who they were and behaving the only way they knew how. When the speaker gave the invitation to seek Christ as their Lord, the smirks started. The response by this young pastor has stayed with me all these years and I’ve used his words once or twice in similar situations.

He said: “Consider for just a moment where you would spend eternity if you were to leave here tonight and be hit by a car or bus, or if another gang attacked and killed you on your way home. If you’re not a believer, allow yourself to ponder for a few minutes that if it was true, then what? And if you still don’t believe, I’ll accept it.”

Three of those gang members accepted Jesus that night.

I leave you with the words of that young pastor. “If you’re not a believer, allow yourself to ponder for a few minutes that if it was true, then what? And if you still don’t believe, I’ll accept it.”

Where will you spend eternity?

Will you believe?

John 12:46
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

© Chrissy Siggee

Scripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

Isaiah 41:17-20
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together: That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.

I can’t help myself. I love verses like these. If I sit long enough and immerse in the words, I can feel the coolness of the water on my thirsting tongue. My spirit flows with rivers and I lose myself in the spray that shimmers in the silhouette of mystic fountains. Immersed in the pool springs, I gaze up into the trees about me… the cedar and the myrtle. The strength of the shittah is the cedar of the Jordan, once used in the making of the tabernacle of the Lord and the Ark of the Covenant. Its strength stands the forces of time. I’m in wonder of the oil, the fir and the pine trees that grow beyond the hills. The eucalypt they call the box tree, filled with budgerigars and cockatiels, breaks my trance.

Do you see it? Can you feel His glory about you when you read these words? God makes a way for the poor and needy in a way we can’t comprehend in our earthly form. He is God, the Lord Almighty and maker of heaven earth. Why wouldn’t He take care or His children?

Luke 12:6-7
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

© Chrissy Siggee

Scripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV)
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

To call on His name is nothing unusual. I’m sure we all do it from time to time: perhaps even often. So what does this verse really say?

I believe God has given to us a very precious gift – prayer. There should be nothing more important to a Christian than to develop a regular prayer routine and a closer relationship with the Father. Faith can only grow through prayer, and the study of His Word, and they go hand-in-hand as we develop a relationship with Him.

With all the circumstances that we face every day—our jobs, parenting, studies, relationships— there’s nothing more important than our time in prayer. There’s nothing that we can do without prayer.

I know that without prayer, I couldn’t function and I would very quickly head down a path of disobedience and misplaced direction. Prayer increases my faith, and my trust in God. He’s my friend and my Saviour. He’s my Father and my healer; a refuge in time of trouble. (Psalm 9:9)Prayer is my communion with God. It’s my spiritual nourishment and my provision in all things for my day-to-day life.

Can we have a trusting relationship with someone we do not know? I know I can’t.

Do you need to reassess your prayer life? If your answer is yes, then “call on the name of the Lord” and He will answer.

Make prayer a regular part of your daily life and trust in Him.

Father, Help us to “Call on You” and learn to trust You in every area of our lives. Draw us nearer to You as we draw near to You and build a relationship that can only lead to a completeness of life. Amen

© Chrissy Siggee

Most of us possess several gifts from our Heavenly Father but are we making the most of them? We start each morning with great ambitions, but reminders of prior faults and inadequacies may cause us to neglect some gifts.

If we permit our failures to feed our disappointments, we cringe under their power. Moving onto other God-given gifts is a way of coping with disappointments—and you might just achieve great things in other fields.

The pleasure of receiving a gift from God can often be overtaken by a hidden dread. Fear and rejection take control and the gift is dismissed, allowing yesterday’s unfulfilled dreams to destroy today’s visions.

Some of the most influential men in the Bible came from humble beginnings. Incredibly these God-fearing men questioned their ability, seeking signs and wonders from God to reassure them. They were all called to serve God and yet they all had every reason to disregard their purpose.

I am reminded of Peter’s denial of Jesus (Matthew 26:75). Just imagine where today’s church would be had Peter focused on his failure. It change his life forever, yes—but the choice he made determine not only his, but also the Church’s future!

Gideon protested his short-comings to God. After all, he was the least of his family in the Manasseh clan (Judges 6:15). The Lord told Gideon to go in His strength, but Gideon was still anxious that he wasn’t the man for the job. Only after some incredible signs, did Gideon respond to his calling. How easily Gideon’s weaknesses could have kept him from overcoming?

Moses also required signs from God. He insisted that he was a man of poor speech (Exodus 4:10) and received a stinging rebuke!

Later, Moses went to Pharaoh to warn him to heed God’s words. Imagine if he gave up after the first, second or even third attempt! Moses could have also allowed his past experience with Pharaoh to prevent him from achieving God’s purposes.

At times we need mind-changing experiences, but do we always need God to give us signs because of our disappointments and weaknesses? Many conceal a gift because of fear of failure or rejection. An unused or neglected gift from God becomes void of its function. The splendour of a gift is in its use.

Today can be the beginning of a courageous journey. Explore beyond your past into expectations and hope. It’s time to stop living in yesterday’s time-zone and go forth today, into the promises of tomorrow.

© Chrissy Siggee

Christmas is over and another year is drawing to a close.  As 2011 approaches and I reflect back on the past 12 months, I thank God for all he has done in my life. I praise God for big blessings and small as each one etches its memory.

Many have experienced tragic losses and/ or unbearable sadness throughout the year.  Some have experienced huge changes in their lives, while others praise God for a year of divine miracles and answers.  Yet each one of us is still here to say “thank you” to the God of all circumstances, which by His grace, has brought us to these final days of 2010.

My prayer for those who visit my website will know God’s loving arms are around them and are blessed by what they read.

Father, I ask that your blessings will rain in abundance on each one of your children. Keep these dear people safe and well as we draw near to the end of another year.  I pray for prosperity from above for everyone, a prosperity that only you can give through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

© Chrissy Siggee