What wisdom? May 31

 

        1. God-kingdom thinking.             

        2. Peace loving.          

        3. Demonstrate Consideration.              

        4. Absorb another's hurt.

        5. Fuller mercy of undeserving.

        6. Valuable fruit planted.

        7. Impartial honesty.

ALL THESE COME FROM MY WISDOM.  [James 3:17]

 

Prayer: Lord, I know your wisdom differs from the world’s. Help me see your wisdom daily so I may act upon it for your Kingdom.

Decisions May 28

 

And Jesus said:

        "One of the greatest things heavenly Father has created, besides the whole universe, displays the ability of choice in the human character. The ability to choose is an extension of the Father. He will help you change by choosing to become more than your givens. You may think you have no choice in certain things. However, look for the opportunities already in place, believing your decision to try to go beyond your circumstances. I will give you signposts right in front of you. My power continually flows for you. You may choose."

 

Prayer: Oh Lord, I do choose your way this day and more.

Silences May 20

 

        The Holy Spirit said:

    Today, make a decision. Design your life so you can pay attention to the silences. You live in an extremely noisy world. Work on your schedule so you can listen to the silences, the spaces between the noises. I will speak to you in the silences. It may appear as a ringing. It may be a gentle breeze. It may be a buzz. It may be just a feeling. It may be words. BE ALERT and LISTEN, so you really hear. I AM always with you.

Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to speak less today and listen more.

 

Death May 19

 

Is death all the end we do? Is this It? Is it all over?

Can we deny death? No, because we actually have many small deaths throughout life. A job dies. An idea dies. A pet dies. A relationship dies; A person dies. Yes, it is a difficult day to think we once are something, and NOW, the possibility we are not! We take some comfort in the fact that today, at least, we exist. We are here . . . but others may not be.

But if death is all we can have at the end of our lives, then it tends to cancel any meaning for our present existence now. If we are just defined by the fact we came from dirt and just go back to dirt, then it damages the whole of life. Are we just walking dirt???

But right in the middle of our history, Jehovah God put a Cross. Now that Cross becomes our definition . . . not death. With the Cross came a new fact of identity. With Christ came a new center for life… that center is Eternity. Suddenly, we may travel through death to an infinity, we may separate from this life and from loved ones, but God can and will, hold us and we will rise again. . . .

Now as Christ holds us, we must hold each other.

From the Bible, [Mk. 13:32-37] “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. . .”

The writer of 1Cor. 13:13 mentions 3 important truths:

        TRUST in God everyday.

        HOPE always.

        LOVE continually.

Eat the book May 17

At least 3 times, scripture says to eat God’s written words.

Ezekiel 2:8-3:3; Jer.15:16; Rev. 10:9.

The meaning is symbolic to stand for totally digesting God’s word. We are to take in scripture as completely as what food gives meaning to our whole body. Take time to digest God’s word through meditation, giving time for His word to sink in all our being.

An Idea May 8

 I think I know why many persons in the Bible lived so long. 

MOST walked everywhere! Got to get some milk from the guy who lives 10 miles away? No problem. . . just walk and get some.

Obvious Thought May 5

                                                    

    If you spend too much time thinking of the future, you will hurry through the present and miss the "what is!"

Struggles May 1

 

And Holy Spirit said:

        When you enter the path of pain or joy , discomfort or comfort, questions or knowledge , the journey may not always be for your direct growth. I, the Lord, seek continually those who need salvation or help. You may enter a struggle with Me for the sake of someone else. My compassion leads to your passion. Even if you are tempted to question or fear . . . remember, I look to save throughout the universe, and you may be traveling with Me. I will lead. You are to pay attention and follow.

 

Prayer: Lord, help me remember the Holy Spirit works always.