Your Thanksiving Holiday

Psalms 107:1 - O give thanks unto the LORD, for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

Ephesians 5:20 - Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Yes Thanksgiving. About family but not just about family since some of us have had sadness in the family this year. Have even maybe lost a family member this year. It's about food but I think of many ( especially one) that are not even able to eat solid food because of an affliction. Or unbelievable as it may seem there are those that will go without food today even in our wonderful country. It's about relationships although many will sit at a table with painful and strained relationships. It's about making the best of circumstances but there are many they have no control over their circumstances.
No it is about the Lord and His goodness. He knows the way through the wilderness and he knows the paths of joy and sorrow. He is the same yesterday today and forever!

Divorce?

DIVORCE?

If you are considering divorce you better know; it is exchanging one set of problems for another set of problems at best. If children are involved it will be very difficult for them. In such a serious action reality must be considered. Even in cases where it is felt to be absolutely necessary there will be a long period of bewilderment, hurting and adjusting. Amicable divorce rarely exists. This is the true reality not what you see in the movies or on TV. God provides a plan to do everything possible to look to Him,so a successful resolution might be found . If both partners are seeking to become whole and working together in forgiveness the best possible attempt to rebuild and renew the marriage covenant will exist.However, this cooperation and dedication might not occur with certain individuals. Many times a divorce is a chosen alternative.
If you are reading this and you are in any of these situations:

1. Pray for objectivity and God's guidance to seek the best possible outcome. Be willing to be made willing.

2. Love, above all things, is a commitment to seek the other's betterment. It is accompanied by emotion but commitment and loyalty must lead. True love perseveres until every door is closed to reconciliation. (I Cor.13)

3.Seek helpful qualified support and truth based Biblical counseling.

4.One of the resources I can highly recommend:
www.Divorcecare.org It is
an organization that focuses on helping and guiding families to wholeness and hope, through all truthful resources.
Please I plead with you, make every possible attempt to reach out to these and other qualified caring pastors, Biblical counselors and competent people. If divorce has already occurred you will also be helped to recover and find wholeness and hopefulness in this difficult adjustment.

I am here for you always! I care deeply and will assist you. Feel free to contact me.

Isaiah 53:4 KJV
"Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: "...

Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (A future and a hope)"

A Sure Path

God's desire is that we know Him, love Him above all others, and trust His guidance from day to day. Prov.3:5-9 As we do this, all else follows. If each of us had nothing but Him, and yielded to His control, it would be easy. But our struggle comes from all the other choices and options along the way that He allows us to experience.

As the earthly realm is enlarged, Satan works his ways to distract us from God's original purpose...a changed life, a truly holy life, motivated in our hearts by the great love we have for Him.  We love Him because He first loved us. We serve Him, because He first loved us. We have faith in Him because He first loved us. Complete trust is fully based on the awareness that the Lord has always loved us, loves us now, and will continue to love us. Not for what we do, but because He created us to love and be loved by Him. Our loyalty and love for Him should reign supreme in our lives, and as it does it clarifies our view and gives us the right perspective.(Rev.4:11)(Ps.119:1-4)

  In my life, knowing God's will for me is not always about knowing what I should do, in a particular circumstance. In fact, many times, as I ask for guidance, He reveals or reminds me of the things I know I shouldn't do; the things He clearly reveals in His Word to me. He does not always show me the choice to make, He often shows me a choice I shouldn't make, or a better way. This type of direction depends on a day-to-day desire to be close to Him and to please Him..(Ps.119:133)

Jesus Christ is my enduring leader. Although every human relationship is different, and every personal circumstance new, Jesus Christ is the same as He was yesterday, is today, and will be tomorrow. (Heb.13:8) The sheer wonder of such consistency and His promise!  It inspires me to trust Him to lead me through life. Circumstances of life can often seem ambiguous or confusing. He says in His word, He knows the end from the beginning. This means the Lord also knows the order of things that He planned! Therefore,  I can trust Him to lead me through to that end, can I not?(Deut.31:8) (Rev.22:13)

 Jesus is my enduring lover.  I am promised an everlasting love, not based on my character, or what I do, but on His Divine Eternal character and the Holy Spirit within me. Not only will He always lead me; He is also there with me loving me as He guides and leads me. He is my true and faithful friend above all others. I realize an awareness of His presence and His love(Jer.33:3)(Heb.13:5)(John 13:1)
 
Jesus is also my enduring example of excellence.  He embodies precept, promise and power. He is the best example I can follow. He will never falter or fail. He will never disappoint. He will always bless and accomplish His purpose through me as I obey.(John 13:15) (Matt.4:19)(Phil.2:12,13)

 In summary,My Lord is good, wise and unchanging. He knows the end from the beginning and has the wisdom and power to lead me from that beginning to that end.  He gives me the enduring promise of His undying love.


GTD2/17/14








 

The Strongest Tower

From my favorite seat in the house I see the American flag wave gently today, moving as it will with little opposition from any contrary wind outside.Yet our country, which it represents, in truth is struggling against many very boisterous and contrary winds. Breezes, gusts, gales, storms, and fronts of all types from the local, national, and international scene. Never in my lifetime have I perceived such turbulence against the Land that I Love. "The name of the LORD is a strong tower, the righteous runneth into it and is safe." Prov.18:10  from My thoughts today gtd 4/7/13

Out with the Old, Becoming Anew

"My dear friends, since we have these promises, let’s cleanse ourselves from anything that contaminates our body or spirit so that we make our holiness complete in the fear of God."

2 Cor.7:1 KJV  

• 1. Cleansing, a prayer of confession (spirit) I Jn.1:7-9. 
• 2. Plan of progression (body). Avoid the substances and habitual actions that defile the physical body.

All we do to renew and restore should be done to reach the goal God has for us...to be like Him! We must believe and claim the promises afore-mentioned (read mentioned previous verses for context) to inspire us and give us courage.  Let the Word of God dwell in us richly! A daily process. from My thoughts  today. gtd 2/25/13

Anew You "Because He Loves Me"

--Having given a considerable amount of time to wait for input from my previous request to readers, it is now time to continue. While waiting, I have come across an opportunity which will  fan the embers of devotion in this writer's heart. One thing that I've been impressed with in the life of Jesus is that 'He went about doing the Father's will", not waiting for others to agree, or even necessarily follow. He had to do what He was called to do in devotion and obedience to the Father, and frankly, if no one followed, He walked on. He could not be distracted from the higher goal of pleasing His Father by devoted obedience.

I am weary this evening, having not slept well last night. In my insomnia, I read the first sections of "Because He Loves Me", which I acquired so easily for my android phone Kindle last night from Amazon.   The theme that has been burning in my soul is "Anew You". This book seems to be a very nice guidebook for me to find the reconstructive process necessary to "anew" especially in motive and matters of the heart. May God receive greater love from each of us as we seek to grow in grace and knowledge and yieldedness to His Indwelling loving leadership.

From my heart, in His love, by His grace,
Gail

 

2013 You tell me!

I am looking for input about your interests and concerns. Are you listening and what can I do to encourage you? We will be exploring the topic of Anew You for awhile. What would you like to learn from this theme?