Should I be thinking about Living, or dying, or retiring?.. “I am torn between the options (as to what to do). ….. I am often just tired ….. I really long to depart (from the struggles here) and just relax ….. I could just retire with Jesus and not deal with anybody. …… However, if I live…
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My Prayer Partner!
When I don’t know what or how to pray for what is going on in my life, “the Holy Spirit prays for me with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.” “The Holy Spirit helps me in my weakness.” For the Holy Spirit prays for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. And the…
Where Do I Live?
Let’s do something fun today! Let’s meditate on the famous 23 Psalm, reading it in reverse; ….. …… Pondering and re reading each word and line ….. “I live in the Lord’s house where goodness and faithfulness pursue me every day. You refresh me with oil for my head. My cup is completely full and…
Where Is My Backup?
I boldly walk forth into my new adventure. This is going to be Awesome! I have lined up some resources and contacted those who are going to accompany me on this adventure. The weather is fair and the time seems right. Only a few little clouds in sight. I had heard a voice that all…
The Heritage!
“One generation commends Your works to another; They tell of Your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of Your majesty … They tell of the power of Your awesome works; They celebrate Your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of Your righteousness; They tell of the glory of Your kingdom, Your kingdom is an…
My Stone Of Remembrance
Joshua reminded the people of all the miracles and how the Lord had protected them, fed them, delivered them, blessed them, and brought them into the land He had promised them. “If you abandon the Lord and serve other gods, He will turn against you and destroy you, even though He has been so good…
Let Me Punish You
Jesus taught us principles which are better than and higher than laws. However, as a relational “child” I like the laws because with laws I can be the judge, punisher, and the controller of you. With religious laws I can think or say; “You are doing it all wrong and need punished. I feel like…
Am I A Child or An Adult?
Jesus relates and understands and attunes to all relational levels way better than I do. I get a glimpse of this in different passages of scripture; “Let the little children (infants) come to me and set them on My knee, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” This is the innate understanding of I…
Who Should I Pick For My Day?
The Lord has blessed me and brought me through heavy, trying things to a place of safety and peace. Now, “I have allocated to you a homeland. You are to take possession of it!” … Wow; This is now my “day”! And I get to do my day my way!! …… Or do I?? ……….
What Is He Talking About?
“Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus said, ‘Listen, we are going to Jerusalem, where all the predictions of the prophets concerning Me will come true. ….. But they didn’t understand anything He was telling them. The significance of His words was hidden from them, and they failed to grasp what He was talking about.” Lk.18:31-34 …
The Best Follower Ever
The greatest leader that Israel ever had was actually a follower. It is all summed up in one short verse. “But you have not been like my servant David, who obeyed my commands and followed Me with all his heart and always did whatever I wanted.” 1Kings 14:8 As I meditate; think on; mull over;…
Unanswered Prayer
The Person who answers our prayers is Who? Ok, … yes Jesus. Then how come there are all the unanswered prayers recorded for us in scripture? ….. Or, were they answered? ….. but, not how I was thinking they would or should be answered. Mary and Martha sent out an urgent prayer request that Jesus…
Crossing The Fast Flowing River
There is always intensity for those of us who love adventure and the great outdoors. Since I was raised in the jungles of South America, life was fun because I also live in “fun country” as my primary personality trait. When I was a young lad ( more than a few decades back) I lived…
The Great Mystery of Prayer
Just how can I get God to answer my prayers?? As relational “children” we go to great length to try and discover how I can get God to answer my prayers. I started making a list of the ways I heard being proposed as to how I could maybe get God to move and answer…
The Lost Art of Following
Jesus came to earth looking for who? And what did He find? One of the strengths of children is that they can do it themselves. “I don’t need help, I can do it by my self. I will take the lead and show you. A relational level mature child will want to lead! They will…
Joy Sparkles!
I partner with the Holy Spirit.. He is very active but talks very little. I talk with Him and He takes care of the things in the Spirit realm that I can’t do. But, I must be ready to do my part when He says, “OK it’s your turn.” My turn is often quite simple. It’s…
I See You!
I am the Lord your God. As the Lord, I am in charge of you. I see you! As your God, I am the One and only ultimate Power and your Creator; I am the only One who can save you. I am the only One to be worshiped. I have, for whatever reason, always…
I Bless You With Grace and Peace
Grace and Peace!! I give you peace that the world cannot give. How is that? Because I am the only One you can trust who gives you grace. This grace gives you an identity and a place to belong. It is everything you need to live a good, joyful, secure life! Good; because I cover…
The Pit of Torment
There is no rest for the wicked and the righteous don’t need it. Or, …. do they? I remember a conversation that my mother had with my uncle who had “fallen from grace” (whatever that meant). My mother was very much a relational child and the rules had to be closely followed or the boogy…
Whenever I Am Afraid
Whenever I am feeling anxious and fearful; I dash about, I scream and shout, and flail about. To calm myself I grab my phone and text my friends about my cares and woes, I hit search and what to my wandering eyes should appear but 8 tiny reindeer and look at that! I need one…