A simple starter question: Is who I am and how I operate based on love coming in? Or, going out? So, how do I see love? ….. I have a friend who made an interesting comment; “I know they didn’t love me …” I pondered that statement and later asked; “What made you think they…
Category: My Time for Action
Checking My Love
Today let’s do a little check up on how my love is doing. As God’s family we are to be known to the rest of the world who are not alive spiritually by the way we as God’s children love each other. “See how they love one another!” So what do other people see when…
My Walk Back In Time
As I return from vacation to a time of sharing with you some of the many thoughts and insights and learning and maturing that I have been experiencing over the last few weeks; I start by sharing that I am on a walk that continually transforms me. The transformation has points, times, and circumstances that…
Gone Fishing!
For those of you who follow my daily meditations: I am headed to the far North for a couple of weeks and to chase a few fish and hear from the Lord who blesses us with all the marvels of nature and the world He created for us to enjoy! So since you really want…
Anxiousness
Anxiety, calm down; Anxiousness, be still; And there was a great calm. “You will keep me in perfect peace IF my mind is stayed on You, because I trust in You.” Isaiah26:3 To begin with, I am letting You be my guide and I am committed to following You. I trust You because I know…
The Lord is My Refuge!
“IF you make the Lord your refuge, IF you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For He will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands…. The Lord says ‘I will rescue those who…
What A Way To Walk and Be!
“I do not claim ownership of my words; they are a gift from the One who sent me. If anyone is willing to act (do) according to His purposes and is open to hearing truth, he will know the Source of my teachings.” John 7:16-18 “If you are My children, you will do the works…
Interacting With Jesus
The Psalms are a treasure chest of interactions with Jesus. Jesus wants to hear what we are feeling and thinking about. For many and as a relational “infant” that is as far as my communication with Jesus goes. A lot of time (years) can be spent at this level as I tell Him what I…
Quick Test: What Am I Thinking?
Today we will do a Relational Maturity Quick Test: We will start with the assumption that I have been “born again” with the Spirit of God living within me, and therefor I have a living relationship with Him: Ok …… Here we go …… Does my mind and do my thoughts mirror or rhyme with God’s thoughts? …
On Assignment
God has designed our entire life on this planet as transitory. Nothing is permanent, although we try to make it that way. Especially as relational adults, we see a physical kingdom here on earth and we spend most all of our working years DOING and attempting to set up the kingdom we envision. We attempt…
All the Boxes!
The following is a dream I had: …. I was on a quiet lane where there were rows of “box car” types of storage buildings that were being attended by a person of authority who had access to the buildings. There was a long line of people with request slips waiting for his attention. He…
This Pain ….
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful IN all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Jesus, the Messiah.” 1Thess.5:16-18 OR “If I belong to Jesus, God wants me to always BE joyful, to never stop talking with Jesus about everything, and to be thankful in all circumstances. God’s will…
The “Lag” Effect
In our “age of instant” reality is often obscured or hidden from us. I think everything will happen immediately. I think consequences will be immediate. Sin will be punished immediately and blessings will happen and be given to me immediately. But, when I decide to sin, I don’t see any immediate negative consequences. “When someone…
I Have an Enemy?
Life is not neutral. There is an enemy of our very being. And he is trying to take us out. He has attempted to take me out several times. Four times he has attempted to physically kill me. The first time was when I was born and not breathing; the most recent was only a…
My Morning Prayer!
“Each morning let me learn more about your love because I trust You. Jesus, I come to you in prayer, asking for your guidance.” Be my Guide today. Ps. 143:8 “You are my only God. I am not following any other “god.” Illuminate to me what you want me to do, and let your gentle…
Praise the Lord!
Psalm 150 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in the expanse that shows His might. Praise Him for His acts of Power. Praise Him according to His abundant greatness. Praise Him with a blast of the ram’s horn. Praise Him with the harp and the lyre. Praise Him with hand drums…
Living Above The Law
A scribe honestly asked Jesus the question as to which was the greatest commandment? (that I should be doing?) Jesus answered him not only giving him the greatest (love to God) but also the 2nd greatest commandment (love to others). And then said; “You know your scripture, you are not far from the kingdom of…
God Sees Me as His Servant?
“You are my people. I have rescued you and saved you. I have chosen you to be my servants. I am the Lord your God.” (Here is the deal; I rescue you, save you, heal you, provide for you and bless you with safety, abundance and peace. In exchange, you are my servants.) Lev. 25:55 …
Accessing My Promises!
Part 1 of 2 If ….. Then ….. When ….. are the keys to promises that have been given to me from God. “Now, IF you faithfully obey the Lord your God, and are careful to follow(do) all the commands that He has given and is giving you each day, THEN the Lord your God…
Walk Boldly! You Are Covered!
“He will command His angels in regard to you, to protect and defend and guard you in all your ways of obedience and service.” Ps.91:9-16 One of the very important truths that I learned from my father is that if I am obeying the Lord in whatever manner it is that He is directing me,…