Prayer Talk June 19

 

            The scripture reminds us heavenly Father’s ways are different than earthly negatives. When you experience the negative, you will not FEEL like asking for some positive. But turn to the Holy Spirit with your surrendered preference. Since His ways are not usually humanity’s first thoughts, work on doing and asking an opposite. For example, when you feel lonely, don’t ride the wave of pity. Rather say: “Lord, thanks for being my friend.” When you are in pain, say thanks for the pain that reminds us of life. When you are tired, say thanks for the chance to rest in Christ. When you feel distrustful, say thanks for heavenly trust. When you are sad, ask for delight in a permanent future with Christ. When you feel impatient, ask to understand any connectedness in God’s work. Work on unconditional love and then, pray to make any necessary change.

            Prayer: Lord, help me to lean on your every word, even when I do not feel like it. Grow my assurance that you are always present.

 

Missing the Point June 17

 

            Remember, when you do something, and it is not of Christlike faith, you miss your kingdom potential. What you do may be morally or ethically accepted, but true faith in the heavenly Father establishes specific focus, which intentionally comes from God’s assured word. True faith often answers a question: Have you experienced or accomplished what the Father desires according to His Word?  In addition, your Christ centered, growth-need may often appear opposite from the world’s reasoning.  

            Prayer: Down deep, Lord, I know that your eternal love sustains my faith. Help the quality of my love to grow to combat the bad times.

 

For Everyday Jun.16

        Jesus is the only Son of the One true God, Jesus of Nazareth.  Think of Him each day. When you see a child smile, know that he is there. When you see a flower bloom, thank him for its beauty. When you feel a breeze on your face, the wind can remind you the Creator is everywhere. When you begin a day with any tired and grueling task, talk to Jesus like a friend. The Holy Spirit graciously interprets. The more you remember and recognize His presence, the more natural and ingrained he can become as part of you.

        Prayer: Help me remember today: You are the Savior and creator who shines through all things you have designed.

 

 

Gain Apr. 13

 

           Often. . . .You try to get ahead... Instead. . . get- a- heart, that which you have dedicated to the Christ. Any gift to heavenly Father, whether large or minor enhances the kingdom. Even tiny gift -upon tiny gift -upon tiny gift, given in true Love, will support the foundation of what was begun from the beginning. Count the gains of this world as loss by giving them away to the heavenly Father’s glory.

           Prayer: Lord, help our vision stay directed toward your light and your love. Help us live the Resurrected life NOW.

 

What is mature? June 12

 

        Jehovah-Yahweh could have taken only one dimension, one world, one lifetime, to create what was needed, but He designed two. There are still  reasons for this world and the next. He gave us eternal life as part of knowing we will not stop a kind of growth when we pass from this realm to the next. He gives us the heart of truths to consider and mature in earthly dimension as a possibility we might be more ready somehow for the next dimension to come. Still His complete forgiveness covers all. We will see and understand connections much more.

        Prayer: Lord, help me understand the spiritual principles embedded in this world’s challenges.

 

Divine Will June 11

 

        Trust seems so simple with Jehovah and yet, so difficult for you. But when you faithfully accept his will, joy may be found even through your difficulties. Do you have pain and yet no joy? His unusual care and love stay a swinging door that bumps both ways.  Trust in your established redemption.  Accept His joy and practice the silence of getting through any irritability. There is a reason for suffering you may never know. Endure in Christ’s name. Remember: in His kingdom, the right joy and praise honors heavenly Father. A renewed human spirit can come from knowing his joy when suffering. Think about this over and over and move beyond.

    Prayer: Lord, I want and need to make time to meditate with you every day.

 

Silences June 10

 

        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, like viewing Nature, the spaces between the noises. God can and 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 or sight. It may be words. BE ALERT and LISTEN, so you really hear. Holy Spirit vibrates with you always.

        Prayer: Dear Lord, help me remember when I am talking, I do not see or learn much!