One Christian Signpost May 26

 

        No matter how someone else treats you, love them in Jesus’s name and do not let their behavior, which may be frustrated against God’s kingdom guidelines, change how you treat them. You are heavenly Father’s clear representative in the world. For you to keep peace when being misunderstood, practice responding to everyone with courtesy and generosity, even to those who on the surface do not seem to deserve it, all honors spirit growth. You do not have to throw your pearls before swine but let your nature be one of generosity. If you must err, do so on the side of Love. [Jo. 13:34.]

Prayer: I need you to increase my love today, Lord.

Decisions May 25

 

        One of the greatest things heavenly Father has created, besides the whole universe, exists as… the ability of choice in growing human character. The ability to choose is an extension of the Father’s love and creativity. Along with this, 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 other opportunities already in place, believing your decision to go beyond your circumstances. He will give you signposts right in front of you. His power continually flows for you. You can always choose.

Prayer: Oh Lord, I do choose your way this day and more that you have I may not even realize.

Meaning of Forward motion May 23

 

        In your life journey, living can move up, down, front, back or sideways. The life-positive music the Lord sends may help you step sideways and up. Distorted earthly music, life/negative, causes you to step down. Sometimes you must go sideways and then up as a time of reflection. But Christ wants you always to go up and forward. The past stays in the past. You are more than conquerors. Your yesterday is today’s future. The present was yesterday. God’s time and connections will differ from yours. Stay alert. Move forward with decisions.

Prayer: Lord, help me forget the past negatives and move forward.

Best Prayer May 22

 

        Your best prayer is the time during the day you consciously remember God’s presence. Talk with Jesus more throughout your specific activities. Discuss things with him as with your best friend who truly listens, at the right moment, without answering back. This action makes walking in the Spirit a practical, everyday experience.

Prayer: Lord, wake me each day in prayer to heavenly Father. Jesus, help me remember to pray every breath I take.

Shared Trust May 21

        And Jesus said: Even as Savior, you are My friend, My joint heir, but also My disciple. Just as the first disciples of old went about sharing with no thought of their immediate needs, you can go with the truth of abundance. With a cheerful heart, make everything you do a gift in God’s name. And I, the Holy Spirit, will take care of all your needs. The sharing creates one road to Joy.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your abundance, and help us remember to share.

Past Behavior May 19

 

        Let go of the past. Jesus has forgiven, blotted out your past. All is healed. Why pick it up again?  When you travel on a journey, you do not go back to each place and dwell upon where each place takes you to get to the next place. The present moves to the future so each day heavenly Father helps you live anew. Whether triumph or failure, let the past go. Anticipate with faith the present. Dwell upon the prayer of the Now and move forward. Who will you meet today that needs help?...maybe just you or some person you see every day. What shall you and the Holy Spirit do together today to honor the heavenly Father? “…Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…”

Prayer: Lord, keep us aware to find ways to live correctly in the now-future. 

 

 

 

 

Listen May 18

        The right word, clearly spoken on God’s behalf, promotes a good thing. But today…. listen someone into forgiveness, allow time for clarification; you might listen someone into health. Listen to their pain, their anguish, their frustration, all their underneath meanings without you trying to give any answer or correction. Hear their story.  Let them know you really do hear. Do this in the name of your Lord. Remember, words are the avenue to define relationship.

 

Prayer: Lord, in our better moments, we admit our tongue is too busy. Help us remain compassionate hearers of others.