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…
Meditations
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,…
The Attitude of Praise!
Job was complaining about how horribly wrong things were going and God seemingly didn’t care. “Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: ‘Who is this that obscures My plans with words without knowledge? … Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? … Brace yourself like a man; …
Having the Mind of Christ
When we are having the “mind of Christ” we connect with thinking along with the thinking of what God is thinking. Ok … read that three times slowly. Narcissism thinks God is thinking what I am thinking. But, of course He is not. Narcissism comes from being stuck in child relational mode where I…
—Fear—
God does not use fear to guide His people. Fear is a paralyzing place and a bad place to stay. Our enemy, the evil one, uses fear as one of his primary weapons against us. He wants to keep us in fear. Fear is undermined trust. Enemy mode with God is when I fear that…
Hesitations
“Though a righteous person falls seven times, he will get up, but the wicked will stumble into ruin.” Pr.24:16 “Therefore, let all who are mature think this way. … we should (get up and) live up to whatever truth we have obtained. … Pay careful attention to those who live according to the example of…
Tough Training
This world is my training ground. It is my preparation place for the real everlasting life and place that is to come. It doesn’t really matter where I am born or what the status is of my family of origin. It just means that my training ground and my course on this planet is different…
How Difficult Do I Make It?
Discipline of the Lord is part of the maturity process. Perseverance is required for maturity and healing to take place. James1:4,12 Perseverance is persistence in doing something despite the difficulty involved in doing it. God is healing and maturing everyone who is pursuing Him. However, I hinder His process. I am the one who make…
I’m Stuck and Irritated…
You irritate me .…. In fact there are times I could just get in your face and scream ….. Are you ever going to get it …… I’ve told you a thousand times ….. You are a pain in my side …… Life would be better for us all if you would just snap out…
Who Am I ?
Do I really know who I am? Not what I do, but who I am? Chances are high that if you are reading this you are not a relational infant or child as they are looking at others and watching their behaviors. That is why the majority of the world is wandering around as spectators,…
Am I A Human Doing?
Do waa diddy diddy dum diddy Do …… I am a human doing so many things and hopefully all the “right” things. As a relational “child” or “adult” I most generally get my feelings of self worth from all the things I do or can do! However, I get sooo tired of all the doing…
Wholehearted!!
“It’s ALL of me for ALL of You, in ALL I say and ALL I do ….. !!!! “Lord, teach me how You want me to live! … Make me wholeheartedly committed to You. … Then I will do what You say and follow your commands. … For you alone are great and do amazing…