The choices we make today effect not just our own lives, but the lives of those we know and do not know. Our daily decisions are not just between us and God, our lives effect the rest of the Body of Christ as well.
The law of gravity is in effect whether we believe it is or not. Sowing and reaping and the changing of season will be, whether we think so or not.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
FIRST WORKS
Remember when we first confessed Jesus as Lord? Self was the last thing on our minds. So much joy, earnestly seeking Him, great expectation losing self, huge hopes, lifesize faith. We would go about doing good every where we could. Seeing all of life through Heaven's eyes. Forgiving, forgetting, and loving at last. Living the life that was truly life, living love.
The other day driving down the road I called a friend and she encouraged me to remember to focus my attentions on what I cannot see. Wrong will be made right. Holdfast. There has been some difficult situations and strains going on in my family and between family members. It is very uncomfortable and disheartening to witness and go on each day feeling the yuck of what is lingering in the air. It literally feels like it is sucking the life right out of me and those I love.
Worries and cares choke out the Word of God --- is this happening to you?
I was almost home, still driving, and this came to my mind. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM. IT IS YOUR FATHER'S GOOD PLEASURE TO GIVE YOU THE KINGDOM. GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU. FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS. HOW MANY TIMES SHALL WE FORGIVE? SEVENTY times SEVEN. LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS. Right then, I confessed out of my mouth and decided in my heart to examine who I had not forgiven and why. I FORGAVE in JESUS NAME. I WANT TO BE FORGIVEN. Suddenly words came and prayers for individuals that I had not had a heart to pray for up until that point. I was released from a burden I had picked up by not laying my understanding down. I was compelled to love by speaking the Word of God over all involved and thanked God for their freedom and mine, that they would be released from their debts and be helped and healed at once.
It is time for God's people to REPENT and return to the first works. Loving God like they loved Him first, with a childlike abandon and determination.
The other day driving down the road I called a friend and she encouraged me to remember to focus my attentions on what I cannot see. Wrong will be made right. Holdfast. There has been some difficult situations and strains going on in my family and between family members. It is very uncomfortable and disheartening to witness and go on each day feeling the yuck of what is lingering in the air. It literally feels like it is sucking the life right out of me and those I love.
Worries and cares choke out the Word of God --- is this happening to you?
I was almost home, still driving, and this came to my mind. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM. IT IS YOUR FATHER'S GOOD PLEASURE TO GIVE YOU THE KINGDOM. GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU. FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS. HOW MANY TIMES SHALL WE FORGIVE? SEVENTY times SEVEN. LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS. Right then, I confessed out of my mouth and decided in my heart to examine who I had not forgiven and why. I FORGAVE in JESUS NAME. I WANT TO BE FORGIVEN. Suddenly words came and prayers for individuals that I had not had a heart to pray for up until that point. I was released from a burden I had picked up by not laying my understanding down. I was compelled to love by speaking the Word of God over all involved and thanked God for their freedom and mine, that they would be released from their debts and be helped and healed at once.
It is time for God's people to REPENT and return to the first works. Loving God like they loved Him first, with a childlike abandon and determination.
Monday, October 6, 2008
SPIRIT vs FLESH
Alarms going off. Waters boiling over. Toast is burning. Things we hear, feel, and see. Little indicators and possible reflections of something deeper than the surface. Attitude check normally does not happen until it's too late. Seems if I put off what is necessary until later, later becomes something I regret or I would have done differently had I been living according to the spirit instead of the flesh. Interesting how EVER WORD OF GOD PROVES TRUE. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. (Proverbs 30:5)
If only I would come to HIM more than I do. Taking His word to heart and mind and obeying the truth...laying my thinking down and taking no thought for my life and realizing it is my Father's good pleasure to give me the Kingdom, so fret not. Life is a constant state of spirit vs flesh, but I rejoice in knowing that HE WHO HAS OVERCOME THE EVIL ONE lives to make intercession for me and HE IS DOING THE WORK and FINISHING what HE has begun in me.
If only I would come to HIM more than I do. Taking His word to heart and mind and obeying the truth...laying my thinking down and taking no thought for my life and realizing it is my Father's good pleasure to give me the Kingdom, so fret not. Life is a constant state of spirit vs flesh, but I rejoice in knowing that HE WHO HAS OVERCOME THE EVIL ONE lives to make intercession for me and HE IS DOING THE WORK and FINISHING what HE has begun in me.
Monday, September 29, 2008
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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.
Friday, September 19, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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.
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.
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