A FRESH START REFLECTION

O September, you invite us to slow down the pace and to embrace change as Summer moves into Fall. That said, who is the anchor of your life? May these following quotes help ponder an answer.

“My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ.” Philippians 4:19

“They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” Matthew 20:33

“All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.” Psalm 119:160

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

As well as “Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

My response is Jesus is the anchor of my life. I can’t deny that our world is shaking with unprecedented natural disasters and global conflicts which prophets have spoken about in the past several years. BUT God never changes. He is a constant source of inner peace and protection. His coming judgment upon evil will be our steadfast protection for righteous restoration. Be ready for the Change!

I hope you will rally with me this September as we engage the good fight of Faith – it isn’t easy – but we are promised to be victorious! Painting by Peizazh.

ATTRACTION

“Words are a pretext.  It is the inner bond that draws one person to another, not words.”  Rumi

HAIKU

Better than dying

The Lord God draws me in time

Whom I yearn for

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GOD’S CREATION

The human impulse represents God’s omnipotent creation of the world.  What does this imply? A reflection follows.

“If you doubt the value of life, look into the eyes of a child.  If you want to see tomorrow, look into the eyes of a child.  And what you will see is the divine spark which brings beauty out of chaos.”  Rev. James Moroney.

The Church Age is finished allowing government to rule life.  Praise HIM for we are stepping into the Glory Age of Church Worship.  Darkness will no longer blind families and nations coming out of darkness.  Let us join together in prayer for a good night’s sleep and hope for tomorrow’s peace.  Ask God to open doors of opportunity.  To see through His eyes and respond to His voice.  Then mount on eagle’s wings and experience no limit for nothing is impossible with God!  He will pour out His grace on everyone.  Enjoy this blessed Sunday.

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VIEWPOINTS AT STAKE

“Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.”

This verse is found in the Book of John 8:43. Wish I had read this before having a conversation with my Beloved this weekend. We were having a difficult conversation to resolve…and finally we did.

In John 8, Jesus and the religious leaders were going back and forth over who was their Father – God or Abraham. They refused to listen to Jesus. I had refused to hear out what was being said to me. I had been stubborn about the confrontation. Patience overwhelmed me and I was able to open my mind to the advice my Beloved brought to a peaceful resolution. Like Jesus proved, there is another way to resolve a conflict.

What will you do the next you are inclined to dig your heels in regarding a certain viewpoint?

Thank you for joining me today.

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BOUNCING BACK

Sitting quietly and thinking deeply can  lead one to discover a wise wordsmith.  You ask what is that?  And Psalm 139:1-2 gives a great answer:  “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.  You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.”  A wordsmith is one who uses words skillfully.  Unequivocally, no one knows me better than Father, Son and Holy Spirit.   Because I believe, I appreciate their royal covenant.  The next time someone pays you a genuine compliment, do receive it as a wise wordsmith from our Good God.  He sees you whole and divine, and so do I. 

Thank you for joining me.  Happy Saturday!  A Bing Image. 

RAIN CHAINS

Rain chains are an ancient adaptation to keep moisture away from Japanese homes. They first appeared at temple corners and are now vital to modern architecture. The Japanese people continue to appreciate them when it rains over their homes and gardens, which inspires this Haiku:

   Practical charmers

Funneling heaven’s water

Creative downspout

What a great idea…Kusari doi…Japanese for chain gutter!

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