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Know why my last two posts spoke about fear?
Because it grieved me how--for months-- many Christians were all back and forth and sideways and downright scared (or low-keyed nervous) about the upcoming election. They worried about later, future events and viewed our Country stepping soon off a cliff into oblivion.
Many were confused as to why Jesus hadn't already scooped us up and rescued us.
How tragic to walk by sight, not by faith. To resemble the weary masses. To listen to fear and worry rather than the Holy Spirit who knows the future.
"... He will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; He will speak only what he hears, and He will tell you what is yet to come." --- John 16:13
Oh, when we listen to the Holy Spirit, instead!
Our short life upon this Earth will have more sweet hours than melancholy ones.
More peace of mind than uneasiness.
More godly assurance than gloomy doubts.
More hope than dread.
More energy than fatigue.
More joy than upset.
Yet here's the good news: God delights in mercy and second chances. Today can become a whole new beginning! And what will help? This--
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." --- Psalm 139:23, 24
Today we can make changes. We can choose to do better. Humility opens those kinds of doors for the fingers of God to work, you know.
We can tune-in more finely to the Holy Spirit's voice and receive His incredible daily assistance to become the gleaming lights Almighty God created us to be ...
...so to help the hurting, confused world He sent us to bring alongside when He calls us home after other adventures He has in mind, first.
What are you choosing to believe for the days to come? Here's my personal list:
Today I'm believing for dancing in the streets, not violence.
Celebration, not mourning.
Anticipation, not dread.
Recompense. Restoration. Reward.
Reapings from actions sown.
And healing. Much, much, much healing.
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The days are going to keep passing by. What matters is how we choose to live them physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.
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Also? I'm choosing to believe over the next few years our Country will aim toward this--
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Books I finished reading in October:
Panty Hose, Hot Peppers, Tea Bags and More for the Garden by Yankee Magazine
Autumn by Susan Branch
Basket Case by Nancy Haddock
Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower
The Ghost at Penniman House by Wilma P. Hays (the Scooby-Doo type of ghost. heh.)
The Inn at Tansy Falls by Cate Woods
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Aunt Erma's Cope Book by Erma Bombeck
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Come Tour Some Tiny Homes With Me (Only for those who never tire of seeing tiny homes, even new, not yet lived-in ones.) シ
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Fear not!
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
"Behold, I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland." --- Isaiah 43:19
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"For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." ... Matthew 6:14,15
"so to help the hurting, confused world He sent us to bring alongside"
ReplyDeleteSome people genuinely do not understand what is going on. 💙 Kindess is the answer. Thank you so much for this post!
"...when He calls us home after other adventures He has in mind, first."
I like this!
I, for one, am very glad the elections are over. Not because I was biting my fingernails over it. No, I know God is in control and all will be well in His time. I'm glad because all of the mud-slinging ads and mail are done with until the next electin cycle.
ReplyDeleteI still believe that we'll soon be going home, but until then we are to occupy and show Jesus in all that we do.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
I am so glad that most people voted for justice to be done in America. It’s sad to watch the meltdowns of the other side. They need our prayers desperately let’s not forget that. Thank goodness I don’t have many at all in my circle of friends and relatives. I too have been confused by people of faith who kept listening to the world and believing for worse. We are blessed by a loving God who listens to our prayers. Thank you Debra for your positive words. I have been following along with your blog for many years now.
ReplyDeleteLet’s watch what God will do now ❤️ Sharon k from nj
"God delights in mercy and second chances." What a gift we've been given. Such love...such wondrous love. (I remember that old hymn well). Your words of truth and encouragement always seem to be timely for me. I have learned that fear is utterly destructive. Nothing good comes from it. On the other hand, when we dwell in the promises of God and focus on Him and His ways, we are ushered into a different place where there is peace, joy, hope, and such love!
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