Divine Direction part 1

Sometimes there are so many options were we can enter into decision paralysis. Then there are times when it is unclear where to step because it can be so dark. Being led by God beyond feelings or validations into the faith realm is quite an adventure. Rational and logic can cause doubts and cause us to second-guess our direction. As we look to Jesus and hear HIS still small voice of Isaiah 30: 21 "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." As we fellowship in the person of Christ he will commission us. Don't seek to do, but quiet yourself and fellowship with who HE is in you and then the ministry and direction will come out of you. Our gifts are often developed when we step into a place were they can be used. If God has given you a place to serve , be faithful there, and he will lead you to the next step. The christian life is a marathon not a sprint. Be fruitful were you are, in Gods season HE will move you. Rest and enjoy HIM now and don't be anxious about the next step, He is preparing you for it now. 

Child-like faith

The innocence and trust of a child is beautiful. Their seeming unawareness of danger and vitality in the simplist of things bring such joy. They smile and laugh and you see the Glory of God. We cannot rewind time, but we can have this heart attitude. In Matthew 8:3-4 "And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven". How can we enter into childlike faith - here are a few meditations - 1) Dont over - think. 2) Ask God to show you his plan of goodness in all things. 3) Believe that God has brought you to were ever you are, so that HE will build you and promote you. Purpose to delight in the Lord and not take yourself so seriously. Today is a brand new day - no matter how routine your day may seem today - you have never walked in this time before - See God in it all! 

Just appreciation?

Thank you seems like a small gesture for kindness rendered. Appreciation can be surface acknowledgement, but so many of us like the etiquette of the word thank-you. This can be in our christian attitude were we appreciate the things of God but don't see the real depth of their value. To value the things of God we must ponder and let them sink deep into our heart, so we go beyond knowledge into a deep personal understanding. God wants more than just a "thank-you" - he wants us to live as though we believe what he has said, and it is more real than anything we see. "Lord direct our heart in love today and give us a glimpse of your greatness.2 Thessalonians 3:5..

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Loves Ability

Loves ability does what is impossible for us naturally to do. It is able to forgive, encourage deeply and restore. Loves doesn't fix people but it heals without a trace of flaw. As we receive this Love and fellowship with our position, privilege and power that love produces we experience a conquering life! Enter into a quiet place and ponder, don't let the superficial steal from you - You are love by the King of Kings!

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Spectrums of Grace

A personal Revelation of the Grace of God will life transforming. Often we tolerate the dead-ness of mechanics and routine and we live in just appreciation of things rather than experiencing all that God has. Grace causes us to live in the mystery of love. This mystery interprets the things we see and feel and brings objectivity and eternal perspective. Mere words cannot articulate, or demonstrate the magnificent inspired life of Christ. Grace cannot be contained in a definition. The center of Grace is Christ and there are countless eternal expressions of Gods kindness. As we look to the Lord we are in a constant discovery of how our lives in time are woven into eternity, displaying the mystery of Grace.

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The Cross is the greatest demonstration of Love The nails of the cross went into his hands to judge our actions and reconcile them to holiness. The nails went into his feet to judge our way to give a new and living way. The crown of thorns went into our master’s head to ultimately judge our thoughts and give us His mind; the spear went into His heart to judge our heart so that we could live in the new heart. “As He is, so are we in this present world” Preemptive love: Unilateral decision that was no asked opinion or suggestion, but compelled by love Ransomed: To see value when none was obvious, to pursue opportunity to redeem Redemption: To buy back from the slave market of sin to restore and reconcile to original design and purpose Renewal: All made new based on love and sin as no issue. Rev 21:5 “Behold I make all things new” This is a grace Identity.

Living flame of love

1. O living flame of love that tenderly wounds my soul in its deepest center! Since now you are not oppressive, now consummate! if it be your will: tear through the veil of this sweet encounter! 2. O sweet cautery, O delightful wound! O gentle hand! O delicate touch that tastes of eternal life and pays every debt! In killing you changed death to life. 3. O lamps of fire! in whose splendors the deep caverns of feeling, once obscure and blind, now give forth, so rarely, so exquisitely, both warmth and light to their Beloved. 4. How gently and lovingly you wake in my heart, where in secret you dwell alone; and in your sweet breathing, filled with good and glory, how tenderly you swell my heart with love - St. John of the cross 1591