I read in a bunch of different places this morning but no where near the assigned reading. Is 26:3,4 is where I ended.
"You will keep the peace, a perfect peace, for all who trust in You, for those who dedicate their hearts and minds to You. So trust in the Eternal One forever, for He is like a great Rock—strong, stable, trustworthy, and lasting."
JC - today's read: "Spend time with Me for the pure pleasure of being in My company. I can brighten up the dullest of gray days; I can add sparkle to the routines of daily life"
Ps 104:15 says that "every good thing we need, Your earth provides..." It brought The Afters song to my mind and it is a great reminder that God is the reason I'm still here. A grateful song of praise. Can't help but lift my spirits!
Here's an excerpt:
You're the reason for every good thing, every heartbeat Every day we get to breathe You're the reason for anything that lasts, every second chance Every laugh, life is so sweet You're the reason for every good thing, every good thing Every good thing, every good thing...
There will be days that give me more than I can take But I know that You always make beauty from my heartache Don't wanna forget or take for granted That it's a beautiful life we live I'm not gonna miss the moments like this This is a beautiful life You give
WOW! Great reading today -- 103 had SO many great thoughts -- praise the Eternal with ALL that is in me - body, emotions, mind, and will -- every part of who I am. THAT's how I want to praise Him!!
He's more than any doctor - that's because He can bring peace. A regular doctor might bring physical healing, but peace from the freedom of guilt, of sin -- that's healing.
When your soul is famished and withering, He fills you with good and beautiful things, satisfying you -- again; more than a physician.
When we cross all the lines, He is patient with us -- oooo, sounds like a parent/child relationship! When we struggle against Him, He lovingly stays with us -- ditto
Love 11 and 12 and also the personification of 104 -- good food to think on:)
No matter how I plan and prepare for my battles, victory is determined by Him according to the end of Prov 21. So more important than my planning, is my surrender to the Commander of heavenly armies.
He's been giving me peace in the midst of tempest this week and victory over my thoughts as I surrender to Him and accept His battle plan. That's all He asks.
I read this is confirming excerpt in JC this a.m. "Bring your most secret thoughts into the Light of My Love. Anything you bring to Me I transform and cleanse from darkness. I know everything about you, far more than you know of yourself. But I restrain My yearning to 'fix' you, waiting instead for you to come to Me for help. Imagine the divine restraint this requires, for I have all Power in heaven and on earth."
yes, I really liked that verse about waiting for the Eternal to defend me. I'm really trying to learn the lesson of buttoning my lip in those situations. Unfortunately, I usually end up ripping the button off and pouring my pride out for all to detest. But I am a work in progress, even if I need to keep repeating grades.
Liked this thought from JC pg 166 "Who is in charge of your life? If it is you, then you have good reason to worry (maybe this is why we worry so much?). But if it is I, then worry is both unnecessary and counterproductive. When you start to feel anxious about something, relinquish the situation to Me. Back off a bit, redirecting your focus to Me. I will either take care of the problem Myself or show you how to handle it. In this world you will have problems, but you need not lose sight of Me."
Right smack in the middle of crawling on my belly under a house yesterday He showed me that He had equipped me to do this. I have the ability to crawl under houses. Yeah! Not something I'd ever think to put on a resume, but in fact, He had equipped me for my day so why do I complain? I had to choose to focus on what I don't like or on Him and I do like Him and the peace He brings. So I made a choice and surrendered and I won! Truthfully, WE won. We've been winning all week. Pretty awesome God we serve.
LOL! You should have heard me laugh about the resume! WOW -- great thought on who is in charge of my life and YES - I totally think that's where worry comes in. This fits so good with DJ this am - here are some lines that jumped out at me:
"Your ability to read my every thought is alarming, but it is also wonderful. It's a relief that there is Someone from whom I cannot hide; secretiveness breads loneliness. Moreover, the fact that You care about every aspect of me - even all my thoughts - demonstrates how important I am to You." Have you ever met anyone that shares uncontrollably shares every thought -- my eyes glaze over!! Not God's -- he wants to know
"Your mind is a battleground, and evil spirits work tirelessly to influence your thinking . . . I fought and died for you, so remember who you are and Whose you are. Thus, you put on the helmet of salvation."
"Your thoughts are precious to Me because you are My treasure" YES - He is especially fond of me! and You -- especially when you are surrendering whilst crawling under those houses -- if there ever was a resume for God's viewing -- I'd put that crawling on it:)
It is true; knowing who I am and how I often mask my true feelings (like glazing over when someone is over-sharing who they are) and that He knows and cares about my every thought and celebrates when my thought turn toward and lean on Him -- it's scary on one hand (my pride of wanting to look good) and a relief (He loves me even past who I am) Thank you Lord for being my biggest support AND cheerleader! You are the ultimate personal trainer and coach:)
The commentators bring out the question that we ask God way to much. "If Jesus loves Lazarus so much" then why did He allow him to die? Why does He allow so much suffering? Why do I have to go through what I do? I thought you loved me? We don't understand true love. I know I don't, that's why I ask, complain and whine. Jesus never asked His Father why He had to go to the cross. He knew it was because of love. So for me to mature as a Christian, I need to understand true Love, which means, I need to stay close to my true Love and listen as He teaches me. Even if I don't like the lessons.
The sheep have more brains than I do! "They follow Him because they know His voice" I thought about this last night before falling to sleep -- I want to know his voice; I want to have a certainty it's His voice I hear and not just me putting my spin on what I want to hear (that actually is the thief and the vandal! I am the thief and vandal in a lot of cases!) and further on in the chapter he says "You do not listen . . my sheep respond . . . I know them intimately, and they follow Me" there's the route I want to take, Lord save me from myself.
I was thinking about the hired hand in reference to a baby sitter -- No one will take the care that a mother, father, grand parent would of that little child -- they would take the hit in an instant if danger showed up; that's God for us -- we are loved that much.
Jesus laid down his life -- man thought they were so powerful to be able to over come Him, to "win" the jealousy battle; but it was a servant humble heart that put aside the power He could have used.
Lazarus -- the disciples had forgotten the relationship/sickness of Laz and turned back to their own skins of fear. Not Jesus -- He had Laz on His radar, never loosing track.
I like the wording in vs 25 I am . . . the source of all life. Death is not a roadblock for God -- I don't totally comprehend how powerful He is, what He is capable of
Every action, every word of Jesus had one goal: "so that everyone here will believe You have sent Me" and by believing You may have life in HIs name.
What tension surrounded the Passover, with the priests ordering anyone to report Jesus - - He (Jesus) was a marked man.
This version made it sound like Jesus dinner was at Laz's home, not Simons; interesting.
John's hind sight on Judas was crystal clear -- that he was self-promoting and greedy. I wonder if Jesus talked over any of this with his disciples or what changed their opinion of his motives.
"Look, the world is following after Him" wish that was true . . .
the Greeks -- like the wise men at His birth
Jesus talk to Philip and Andrew is filled with apprehension; even Jesus said "My spirit is low and unsettled" He admitted the problem, but the cure was refocus - "Father glorify Your Name" I just never thought of Jesus being "low"
Same as Nicodemus -- "believe in the light and you will be reborn as sons and daughters of the light" rebirth --- forget the first birth; let God birth you!
"they loved to please men more than they desired to glorify God" warning! take note
I read in a bunch of different places this morning but no where near the assigned reading. Is 26:3,4 is where I ended.
ReplyDelete"You will keep the peace, a perfect peace, for all who trust in You, for those who dedicate their hearts and minds to You. So trust in the Eternal One forever, for He is like a great Rock—strong, stable, trustworthy, and lasting."
JC - today's read: "Spend time with Me for the pure pleasure of being in My company. I can brighten up the dullest of gray days; I can add sparkle to the routines of daily life"
ReplyDeleteOn the lookout today for brightness and sparkle:)
Ps 104:15 says that "every good thing we need, Your earth provides..." It brought The Afters song to my mind and it is a great reminder that God is the reason I'm still here. A grateful song of praise. Can't help but lift my spirits!
ReplyDeleteHere's an excerpt:
You're the reason for every good thing, every heartbeat
Every day we get to breathe
You're the reason for anything that lasts, every second chance
Every laugh, life is so sweet
You're the reason for every good thing, every good thing
Every good thing, every good thing...
There will be days that give me more than I can take
But I know that You always make beauty from my heartache
Don't wanna forget or take for granted
That it's a beautiful life we live
I'm not gonna miss the moments like this
This is a beautiful life You give
WOW! Great reading today -- 103 had SO many great thoughts -- praise the Eternal with ALL that is in me - body, emotions, mind, and will -- every part of who I am. THAT's how I want to praise Him!!
ReplyDeleteHe's more than any doctor - that's because He can bring peace. A regular doctor might bring physical healing, but peace from the freedom of guilt, of sin -- that's healing.
When your soul is famished and withering, He fills you with good and beautiful things, satisfying you -- again; more than a physician.
When we cross all the lines, He is patient with us -- oooo, sounds like a parent/child relationship! When we struggle against Him, He lovingly stays with us -- ditto
Love 11 and 12 and also the personification of 104 -- good food to think on:)
No matter how I plan and prepare for my battles, victory is determined by Him according to the end of Prov 21. So more important than my planning, is my surrender to the Commander of heavenly armies.
ReplyDeleteHe's been giving me peace in the midst of tempest this week and victory over my thoughts as I surrender to Him and accept His battle plan. That's all He asks.
I read this is confirming excerpt in JC this a.m. "Bring your most secret thoughts into the Light of My Love. Anything you bring to Me I transform and cleanse from darkness. I know everything about you, far more than you know of yourself. But I restrain My yearning to 'fix' you, waiting instead for you to come to Me for help. Imagine the divine restraint this requires, for I have all Power in heaven and on earth."
The REAL motives come from deep within a person - - again reminded that Jesus didn't put his trust in any man.
ReplyDelete"Ears to listen, eyes to see -- the Eternal designed them both" note -- nothing said about the mouth!
Wait for the Eternal; He will defend you -- a good thought to rest in; it is a form of rest not to have to plot the revenge!
Every one of our steps is directed by Him - - another form of trust and surrender
Well -- I think I prefer the best asset of youth over the beauty of age!!
yes, I really liked that verse about waiting for the Eternal to defend me. I'm really trying to learn the lesson of buttoning my lip in those situations. Unfortunately, I usually end up ripping the button off and pouring my pride out for all to detest. But I am a work in progress, even if I need to keep repeating grades.
ReplyDeleteLiked this thought from JC pg 166 "Who is in charge of your life? If it is you, then you have good reason to worry (maybe this is why we worry so much?). But if it is I, then worry is both unnecessary and counterproductive. When you start to feel anxious about something, relinquish the situation to Me. Back off a bit, redirecting your focus to Me. I will either take care of the problem Myself or show you how to handle it. In this world you will have problems, but you need not lose sight of Me."
Right smack in the middle of crawling on my belly under a house yesterday He showed me that He had equipped me to do this. I have the ability to crawl under houses. Yeah! Not something I'd ever think to put on a resume, but in fact, He had equipped me for my day so why do I complain? I had to choose to focus on what I don't like or on Him and I do like Him and the peace He brings. So I made a choice and surrendered and I won! Truthfully, WE won. We've been winning all week. Pretty awesome God we serve.
LOL! You should have heard me laugh about the resume! WOW -- great thought on who is in charge of my life and YES - I totally think that's where worry comes in. This fits so good with DJ this am - here are some lines that jumped out at me:
ReplyDelete"Your ability to read my every thought is alarming, but it is also wonderful. It's a relief that there is Someone from whom I cannot hide; secretiveness breads loneliness. Moreover, the fact that You care about every aspect of me - even all my thoughts - demonstrates how important I am to You." Have you ever met anyone that shares uncontrollably shares every thought -- my eyes glaze over!! Not God's -- he wants to know
"Your mind is a battleground, and evil spirits work tirelessly to influence your thinking . . . I fought and died for you, so remember who you are and Whose you are. Thus, you put on the helmet of salvation."
"Your thoughts are precious to Me because you are My treasure" YES - He is especially fond of me! and You -- especially when you are surrendering whilst crawling under those houses -- if there ever was a resume for God's viewing -- I'd put that crawling on it:)
It is true; knowing who I am and how I often mask my true feelings (like glazing over when someone is over-sharing who they are) and that He knows and cares about my every thought and celebrates when my thought turn toward and lean on Him -- it's scary on one hand (my pride of wanting to look good) and a relief (He loves me even past who I am) Thank you Lord for being my biggest support AND cheerleader! You are the ultimate personal trainer and coach:)
The commentators bring out the question that we ask God way to much. "If Jesus loves Lazarus so much" then why did He allow him to die? Why does He allow so much suffering? Why do I have to go through what I do? I thought you loved me?
ReplyDeleteWe don't understand true love. I know I don't, that's why I ask, complain and whine. Jesus never asked His Father why He had to go to the cross. He knew it was because of love.
So for me to mature as a Christian, I need to understand true Love, which means, I need to stay close to my true Love and listen as He teaches me. Even if I don't like the lessons.
The sheep have more brains than I do! "They follow Him because they know His voice" I thought about this last night before falling to sleep -- I want to know his voice; I want to have a certainty it's His voice I hear and not just me putting my spin on what I want to hear (that actually is the thief and the vandal! I am the thief and vandal in a lot of cases!) and further on in the chapter he says "You do not listen . . my sheep respond . . . I know them intimately, and they follow Me" there's the route I want to take, Lord save me from myself.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about the hired hand in reference to a baby sitter -- No one will take the care that a mother, father, grand parent would of that little child -- they would take the hit in an instant if danger showed up; that's God for us -- we are loved that much.
Jesus laid down his life -- man thought they were so powerful to be able to over come Him, to "win" the jealousy battle; but it was a servant humble heart that put aside the power He could have used.
Lazarus -- the disciples had forgotten the relationship/sickness of Laz and turned back to their own skins of fear. Not Jesus -- He had Laz on His radar, never loosing track.
I like the wording in vs 25 I am . . . the source of all life. Death is not a roadblock for God -- I don't totally comprehend how powerful He is, what He is capable of
Every action, every word of Jesus had one goal: "so that everyone here will believe You have sent Me" and by believing You may have life in HIs name.
What tension surrounded the Passover, with the priests ordering anyone to report Jesus - - He (Jesus) was a marked man.
This version made it sound like Jesus dinner was at Laz's home, not Simons; interesting.
John's hind sight on Judas was crystal clear -- that he was self-promoting and greedy. I wonder if Jesus talked over any of this with his disciples or what changed their opinion of his motives.
"Look, the world is following after Him" wish that was true . . .
the Greeks -- like the wise men at His birth
Jesus talk to Philip and Andrew is filled with apprehension; even Jesus said "My spirit is low and unsettled" He admitted the problem, but the cure was refocus - "Father glorify Your Name" I just never thought of Jesus being "low"
Same as Nicodemus -- "believe in the light and you will be reborn as sons and daughters of the light" rebirth --- forget the first birth; let God birth you!
"they loved to please men more than they desired to glorify God" warning! take note