HAZY DAYS

Stepped outside about 4pm to hear the birds chirping and singing their songs. Looked out across the water and saw a bit of haziness that is overshadowing the water even though the sun is shining strong. Interesting how going outside can really help get some perspective on life and the day. I know Jesus you are shining strong in me even though I feel like I am moving in slow-mo sometimes and barely making any progress. I am thankful for Your Word, "Let the weak say I AM STRONG..."

And that's what I am going to think about on hazy days like today. GREATER IS HE WITHIN ME THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD. You are so much greater Lord.

GLADLY HEAR IT

Pondering in the night how I still am up and morning is not far away. Slight discomforts that kept me up throughout the night lastnight, reminding me how much more I need to call upon the Lord and let him hold me. And then just a few minutes ago I was thinking how many of us know at least a few people who are 'not talking' or 'at odds,' (in the Body of Christ) and as children of the living God, ambassadors of reconciliation I am wondering what we are actively doing about these things we know about?????? The very least we should be doing is fervently praying on their behalf.

Today I was meditating on Galatians 6:1-10 especially the first part of the verse.
"BRETHREN, IF ANY PERSON is overtaken in misconduct or sin of any kind, YOU WHO ARE SPIRITUAL should set him right and restore and reinstate him, without any sense of superiority and with all gentleness, keeping an attentive eye on yourself, lest you should be tempted also." I pray that you will gladly and prayerfully read the next nine verses on your own and comprehend what is actually being said to each one of us.

POURING RAIN

Awoke this morning early to the sounds of thundering and lighting and pouring rain. Received a phone call not long afterward from a friend in Michigan that was very excited to share of the Lord's faithfulness in her house, neighborhood, and in her daily life. All that she was telling me was causing me to remember details of God's generosity in my life. Her sheer joy to give of what she has been given and then to watch how God chooses to refill the storehouse is really something worth hearing. Coming to a beautiful understanding of "blessed are the poor in spirit..."

The Lord has supplied more than enough bread for her and her house and so they are going to start sharing with their hungry neighbours.

"NOW HE THAT SUPPLIES SEED TO THE SOWER AND BREAD FOR THE EATER, AND MULTIPLIES YOUR SEED SOWN, AND INCREASE THE FRUITS OF YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS..." II Corininthians 9:10

Each conversation I have with others increases my desire to pray more for others and to realize that this too is sowing and reaping.

DISCERNING THE TIMES

Lots going on around the world, alot going on inside of me. Mostly just thinking about seasons changing and am I living what I believe? Lord, how I pray that all those who have children are not slacking when it comes to spending time with them and speaking to them the truth that will prepare them for anything that comes. I pray their faith will make them fearless to face obstacles, and their little minds will be exercised to trust that God is unfailing and is able to deliver and keep His every promise.

How fearful the unbelieving will be when all that they have trusted in vanishes away. God please help me to pray as I should for those who have come to a reality of the truth, but are thinking there is more time to do your will later. Please help us to obey you now, the first time, be willing to give our lives away now so that we will be able to not love our lives unto death when difficulty and persecution arise.