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Jimmy Pruitt


Last Updated: 11/21/2009

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Gender: Male
City: ABILENE
State: Texas
Country: US
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 

Current mood:  pleased
Category: Religion and Philosophy
Bulls Eye

Isaiah 43:18-19  Do not remember the former things,
      Nor consider the things of old.
       19 Behold, I will do a new thing,
      Now it shall spring forth;
      Shall you not know it?
      I will even make a road in the wilderness
      And rivers in the desert.  
NKJV
 
I love New Years!  Really, it's an opportunity to pause and take a breath just before something new begins!  There is something amazing that happens in the minds of people at this time of year... hope is revived and resurrected!  The thought that this year could be different, better or the best yet!  The good news is... it can be different, better or the best yet!  It begins with placing Jesus in the center of your world.  I don't mean at the top of your priority list.  Lists don't work when it comes to relationships.  I mean smack in the middle of your life, then everything else can revolve around Him!

Picture a target with a bulls eye.  Now, that's your life... okay, humor me for a sec.  Now put Jesus where the bulls eye is.  Notice all the circles that revolve around the bulls eye (now Jesus)?  That's how we are to order our lives.  Jesus in the center and everything else finding it's proper place and order.  No lists for me this year, but I will have Jesus in the center.  Now I can enter this New Year with excitement, hope and expectation!  2009 will be the best year yet!

Grace and Peace,
Jimmy aka "Pastor J"
Currently reading:
Outliers: The Story of Success
By Malcolm Gladwell
Release date: 2008-11-18
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Ken Jones <><
Ken Jones

 
I love this writing so much I read it here for the thrid time. first in evotional, then on facebook and now here. God things come in threes. I am going to continue and make a more conserted effort to make all things I do and thank have Jesus as the bullseye. Thanks Jimmy and have a great harvest from your labors in 2009. God Bless and Happy New year to you and your wonderful family. Hmm was I first? <><
 
Posted by Ken Jones <>< on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 4:09 PM
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Pastor J
Jimmy Pruitt

 
Haha! You're way too kind my friend. Yes you were first. My readership has dropped off as I have not been consistent here on MySpace. I figure whoever reads it, God led them here. Have a great day my friend and let's get our hearts ready for 09... it could just be our best year yet! PJ, THS
 
Posted by Pastor J on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 4:16 PM
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qUiXoTiCaT / Freedom CZAR!!!

 
There are only blessings in having Christ as a center, for even in adversity there is love, hope, grace, peace... and knowing in faith that it will all work together for good. Because we love God. Many Blessings to you in '09. I look forward to witnessing your journey in the coming year.
 
Posted by qUiXoTiCaT / Freedom CZAR!!! on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 4:23 PM
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Pastor J
Jimmy Pruitt

 
Thanks Q! Great to hear from you on this New Year's Eve. Christ in you the hope of glory! Amazing isn't it? Grace and Peace to you in 09', Jimmy, THS
 
Posted by Pastor J on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 4:27 PM
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~~Just Him & Me~~

 
Finding this through a mutural friend Ken Jones!

Get starter for the New Year!

Thank you Pastor J,
In Christ,
~~Just Me~~ Anita
 
Posted by ~~Just Him & Me~~ on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 4:33 PM
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Pastor J
Jimmy Pruitt

 
Wonderful to hear from you Anita! As we "run through the tape" of 08', let's finish strong. How we finish one season will determine how we be start the next. Happy New Year, Grace and Peace, PJ
 
Posted by Pastor J on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 4:39 PM
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I ♥ Jesus

 
Praise The Lord New Beginnings New Opportunities

Great Blog........

Christ centered.......... Amen

God Bless You Brother
Loves
Vanda
 
Posted by I ♥ Jesus on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 4:52 PM
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Rev. Speedbump
John Gardner

 
Right on target!

Blessings!
 
Posted by Rev. Speedbump on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 5:03 PM
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Vickie

 
Hi Pastor J,
God Bless you and yours....

I love this:

Isaiah 43:18-19 Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
19 Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert.

All this year, this Word has been speaking to me...this verse..

Coming and reading it here, is such a blessing..thank you for
this beautiful reminder....

Bullseye...straight to my heart...for the Glory of Our Lord Jesus

love hugs
Vickie
 
Posted by Vickie on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 5:16 PM
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Becky (Bramma)

 
saiah 43:18-19 Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.

Thanks Pastor J I think this will be my verse for the year,
until God gives me a new one...LOL

This was just what needed, God has really been convicting me,
about dwelling on things of the past and not letting go of things, and saying my life is rotten

U need to put Jesus in the center of that bullseye, then I can in no way say my life is rotten...
Thanks Again...I hope you don't mind me calling you my internet Pastor...
 
Posted by Becky (Bramma) on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 7:04 PM
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KINGDOM OF GOD (thomas)
Thomas Hardy

 
PASTOR J,

YOU ARE STILL RIGHT ON TARGET.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, I SEE YOU.

MUCH LOVE,

BROTHER TOM
 
Posted by KINGDOM OF GOD (thomas) on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 8:33 PM
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Elaine

 
Great visual! I will keep it in my mind all year as a reminder.

Have a prosperous, God-filled year!

Peace and joy,

Elaine
 
Posted by Elaine on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 11:14 PM
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JANINE
JANINE HUGGARD

 
It is a blessing to find a sight that suppots Jesus as the only way to begin a new year! Keep it coming.....and the Good News spreads....God Bless You and yours/
 
Posted by JANINE on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 11:35 PM
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Sally
Sally Graham

 
great point!
 
Posted by Sally on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:29 AM
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~Walking a Daily Walk in Life with Christ !~
Kathy B. Scott

 
Indeed You Hit the Bulls-Eye ! It is as You stated ! What a Wonderful way to wake up and read this Post on the 1st day of the New Year ! Christ is the Center of My Life but, I never thought of it as you put it in Your Blog ! NOOOoooo it doesn't mean We are to throw darts just Aim the darts Towards those that know now of God's love and Council them and show them the way they can find it..tho they have it through Birth..many do not realize it !
May You & Your Family Have a Wonderful & Blessed New Year !!
Strength & Faith in Christ,
Kathy <><
THS
 
Posted by ~Walking a Daily Walk in Life with Christ !~ on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 12:40 PM
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Annette

 
Pastor J this one hit me smack dab in the center of me..... just what I needed to hear and God knew it... thank and I am taking this verse as mine....

Bless you
 
Posted by Annette on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 3:21 PM
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