My Beloved, Turn aside from your busy day, come away with me – if only for a little while. I have some things I want you to know, secrets of heaven to reveal. They will be as glistening strands of golden light that stitch together a torn heart; or liquid drops of amber balm soothing a wounded spirit. Turn aside a little while with Me to see the treasures of heaven for you, which all begin with knowing Me and my Son, Jesus Christ.
Posted in Encouragement, Hope, Invitation, Uncategorized
When we turn aside from our busy day, if only for a little while, to spend time with the Lord, what secrets of heaven would He reveal? Such secrets would be as glistening strands of golden light that stitch together a torn heart; or as liquid drops of amber balm soothing a wounded soul. What joyful melodious tunes would we hear to lift our spirits or words of encouragement giving wings to our dreams? Let us turn aside to see the treasures of heaven for you and I, which all begin with knowing our God and his son Jesus Christ.
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Let us never grow weary of going to the Lord in prayer, of making our requests known, of seeking His will for our life and situations. He cares about those things that affect us. Let us freely talk with Him, trust Him to listen and respond. He takes delight when we stop, wait and listen to hear His response, instead of just saying a prayer and go on our way, never waiting to hear what He has to say. He desires to have a two way conversation. As we wait upon His reply, not rushing off to something else, He is able to share insights with us, letting us know what’s in His heart, what His plans are, why His answer is such and such. Why saying “yes” is not always the best answer, Continue reading
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How c
an we be so certain God’s plans for us are good? We are bombarded at every turn with bad news: super-storms, flooding, severe drought, earthquakes, shootings, bombings, global economic crises, greater government control, diminishing religious freedoms, terrorism, and the list continues. With all the chaos and upheavals in life, when it seems everything is going wrong and with our dwindling faith for any change, one may doubt how God’s plans are to prosper us, where the future and hope is.
If God’s plans were to harm us, why would Jesus have bothered to come? Why would he have endured such agony and suffering to save us? Why would he send the Holy Spirit to be our comforter, teacher and guide? If God’s plans had not been for good, then why give us a Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Hope, Life, peace
The Lord gently speaks to my heart…
Sit and chat with Me a while, let us have a heart to heart. You are not my slave or hired servant, you are first and foremost my child. I want to know you as such, as the child I love and I want you to know Me as your Father, one that you love. I desire the best for you, not because of what you can or will do for Me, but out of my love for you. I want to show and teach you all of heavens secret for it is your inheritance, it is your right as my heir. All that I have given to Jesus, my son, is also yours. As you grow and mature you will learn how to rightfully handle what I have for you. Come sit beside Me, know My heart of pure love and acceptance of you. You are not an orphan, you do not need to be self-reliant, you do not have to strive to earn what is already yours through a relationship with Me. Open your heart to My unconditional love, incline your ears to My words, know My heart, walk in My ways and plans for your life, walk in hope and into your future.
Posted in Encouragement, Hope, Love, presence
The exterior peel though normally appealing is not what we long for, it’s what’s on the inside. The peel wraps itself around the tender sweet juicy nourishing flesh inside; the peel is strong enough so the apple doesn’t fall apart, but soft enough to easily allow us inside. The peel let’s some of the fragrance held within escape drawing others near, but the real aroma and beauty of the apple comes when it is opened up. Then at the core, the center of who the apple is, is life, seeds of life, just waiting to be released and planted in a new garden to bring forth more life.
You my friend are the apple of God’s eye, he delights how you let him inside, how you let his sweet aroma be released through your open life, that the seeds of life he put in you – you plant into the garden soil of another’s life.
You my apple friend are a blessing
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Know the Lord is with you, He is for you, and has good plans.
Posted in Encouragement, Hope, Love
Prepare to r
un the race with swiftness. Now is the time of preparation so we can endure to the end of the race. In the middle of a race is not the time to prepare, the time is before we begin. Build up endurance and strength that you don’t faint in the middle. The Holy Spirit will be our trainer. As we run along the path He will be there to encourage and refresh us; giving nourishment to sustain us. The Lord will be at the end when we cross the finish line into victory and eternal glory.
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24
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It can be frustrating when we can’t figure things out, when the answers and next step escape us; that’s when faith and trust has to step in. We know that God is at work and is working all things out for good – even though it may not seem like it at the time. He sees the beginning from the end and knows what’s best. Let’s trust that current circumstances are a blessing in disguise. As much as we want a cake to hurry and bake so we can relax and enjoy it, if we take it out too soon the outcome will not be good; we also don’t want what the Lord is birthing to be delivered prematurely, but in the fullness of His perfect timing. May an increased faith, hope and trust in a loving God arise, and an infilling of such unimaginable peace that all fears and worry melt away.
Posted in Encouragement, Hope, peace
The mystery of the tapestry A jumbled mess of thread and color Leaving me but to wonder What does the Master Weaver see
He continues His work while telling the story Of the jumbled mess before me Some stitches are of love and laughter Others of pain and tears Continue reading
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Beyond the Silver Coin 