Monthly Archives: March 2011

Salvation

A Murky Cup

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I poured dark rich tea into a hunter green cup and I sat down on the porch swing to enjoy. And then I saw this weed and that weed much too alive and well in the ginger lily bed.

Pulling weeds one-handed can be done but not as effectively as with two, so the porch rail accommodated my cup. And when I was finished with the weeds, scaredy cat that I am, pondered my cup — shall I drink it, shall I not?  Standing in the shade I thought . . . maybe not. But in full sun, my answer was yes I shall.

You see, with enough light even the contents of a murky cup can be seen — all the way to the bottom.

Matthew 26: (Amplified Bible)
39And going a little farther, He threw Himself upon the ground on His face and prayed saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will [not what I desire], but as You will and desire.
via Matthew 26:39 – Passage Lookup – Amplified Bible – BibleGateway.com.

At the bottom of the cup HE saw you and HE saw me and HE said YES I will drink it.

Blessed to bless,
Kathie

Christian Living

Ice Cream

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A simple observation for a short Wednesday hello.

If ice cream is projected on the screen of your mind long enough it will manifest in your mouth.

Whatever we think about long enough — we will do.  Good or evil.

What are you thinking about today?

Is it worthy of the position of honor you are giving it?

1 Corinthians 3: (New American Standard Bible)
16 Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
via 1 Corinthians 3:16 – Passage Lookup – New American Standard Bible – BibleGateway.com.

Philippians 4: (New International Version, ©2011)
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
via Philippians 4:7-9 – Passage Lookup – New International Version, ©2011 – BibleGateway.com.

And this one. What if we embraced this one, not for evil as the people did at Babel, but for the telling and the demonstrating that salvation from sin and hell is found ONLY in JESUS CHRIST? What would happen?

Genesis 11: (New International Version, ©2011)
6 The LORD said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.
via Genesis 11:6-8 – Passage Lookup – New International Version, ©2011 – BibleGateway.com.

The spreading of the Gospel too big an under-taking for you just yet?

Well, then bring it on down to where you live today — small victories lead to bigger ones.

This much I know: those three mending jobs that had been waiting are now complete.   :)

Blessed to bless,
Kathie

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Wayne Brady 2

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Wayne’s surgery went well today, less blockage than anticipated. He is expected to make a full recovery. Thank you for your prayers and please continue to pray for him as the HOLY SPIRIT prompts you.

Thank you and sweet dreams my Friends – it’s been a long day,
Kathie

Guests

Sharing a Little Journey Today

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I THINK WHAT IS WRITTEN IN MY JOURNEY MAGAZINE IS BETTER THAN ANYTHING I COULD WRITE TO YOU FOR OUR TUESDAY TIME TOGETHER. AND IT READS AS FOLLOWS:

“When you hear from God, there will be a sense of peace that comes along with His words. Even when He points out our sin or brings us conviction, He does it out of a heart of love. Always test to see if what you’re hearing is consistent with God’s character and if it produces the kind of fruit that comes from His Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). If a shameful, hateful feeling comes along with what you hear, reject it. That’s not coming from God (see Jeremiah 31:3 and Romans 5:5).

What if you can’t turn off your brain when you’re waiting to hear from God? What if your thoughts keep whirling around? What if you don’t hear anything from God when you’re sitting and listening? It’s absolutely OK. Actually, there might be a lot of days that you don’t hear from Him even when you’re listening. Let go of the pressure that says you have to hear from Him right now or things aren’t right in your relationship with Him. Things are fine. You are His. Rest your heart there.

The enemy will try to make you think you’re light-years away from God. That’s because the enemy doesn’t want you to hear from God, and if he can make you feel like a spiritual failure, he will. He wants you to live in guilt and shame. But be persistent in your pursuit of God. Keep taking time and getting quiet with Him. God is there. He is listening. And He has things that He wants to tell you.

GOD SPEAKS in different ways. He might speak to you through His Word as you read it later. He might speak exactly what you need to hear through the words of a friend or a sermon or the lyrics of a song. When you think He’s speaking to you, ask Him to confirm it. Once He confirms what He has said, receive what He is telling you.

STEPS OF FAITH
Lord, Your Word says that when I cry out to You, You will hear, because You are compassionate (Exodus 22:27). Thank You for hearing me when I call.

Deeper Walk: Exodus 33:1-11“

Galatians 5: (New American Standard Bible)
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
via Galatians 5:22-23 – Passage Lookup – New American Standard Bible – BibleGateway.com.

Jeremiah 31:(New American Standard Bible)
3The LORD appeared to him from afar, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.
via Jer 31:3 – Passage Lookup – New American Standard Bible – BibleGateway.com.

Romans 5: (New American Standard Bible)
5and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
via Ro 5:5 – Passage Lookup – New American Standard Bible – BibleGateway.com.

Exodus 22: (New American Standard Bible)
27for that is his only covering; it is his cloak for his body. What else shall he sleep in? And it shall come about that when he cries out to Me, I will hear him, for I am gracious.
via Ex 22:27 – Passage Lookup – New American Standard Bible – BibleGateway.com.

PRAYING FOR THESE

Blessed to Bless,
Kathie