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Faith Risk

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Yahweh needed companionship. He took a risk in creating the world. He took a risk in creating humans. The risk He took was that this would bring great sorrow or great joy. He was taking that chance. Yahweh has faith in us.

There is always a risk in taking a chance in life. Whatever we do in life is taking a chance. We need to have faith. Faith is believing that the chance is worth it and that a loving God will guide us as we live life. Love is acting on that faith.

Yahweh said everything he had made was very good. He had faith that His creation would bring Him great joy. Even though we still bring Him sorrow. He continues to have faith and trusts that His creation will bring Him joy.

All we need to do is trust Him and have faith in Him to meet our needs and to take care of us.

When we feel lonely, He is right there by our side. When we feel sad, He is right there to cheer us up. His word is full of promises to us. Seek His word and trust in faith in Him.

What risk and chance are you taking in life? Comment and let us know. We all need a blessing.

Be A Blessing

Human nature is to hold a grudge and get revenge. That’s from satan. Yahweh’s character is the opposite. Forgiving and loving and giving blessings.

We’re called to be like Jesus. Is he vengeful and spiteful? By no means.

We know from experience that when we are spiteful and vengeful it never ends well. It full of chaos and evil.

In the scripture, He reminds us that all of us should be in agreement and understanding each other, loving each other as family, being kind and humble.

We’re called to do this so that we’ll receive a blessing. Yahweh sees the good and listens to our prayers. He will not entertain the prayers of the evil.

All one has to do is see the news around the world and notice evil. Yes, there’s good too. The thing is, though, that the evil outweighs the good.

We must be the example to the world to turn that evil around. We must!

What will you do to receive Yahweh’s blessing? We all have a little bit of bad in us that we can change. Even me. Yes, even me! It can be as abstract as our attitudes.

Comment your experience and answer the question. Let’s bless others and also in return be blessed.

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Teamwork

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We’ve all experienced this concept in life. I like this quote:

“United We Stand Divided We Fall” – Aesop

We’ve all been told by our elders when growing up and even as adults to go together wherever we go in public because two are safer than one.

All throughout history some form of this has been stated.

Well, we see in Yahweh’s word that He also says it. Why, because it’s true!

The part about the rope that is woven of three strands is hard to break is very true as well. A good rope made properly is very sturdy. We see ships use a very strong rope to tie off a ship to the dock. Cattle ropers use a good strong rope to rope and tie cattle they’re trying to separate from a herd.

So, the truth of the matter is that two or more is better and stronger than one.

Who’s your team/tribe? Do you have one? If not, why? If so, comment your testimony of your experience with teamwork.

Me? My tribe is the intimate circle of women I experience life with. My larger tribe is the women in this ministry. Even though some or most you have never met me in real life have had some experience with me here online. What has that been like for you? Answer in the comments.

The Way to Heaven Is Hard

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Here’s a quote I came across in my reading that is fitting to share here.

“Direction is much more important than speed. Many are going nowhere fast.” Christine Caine

Let’s get our directions clear. Our direction is Eternity with Yahweh!

Being pointed in the wrong direction will keep you lost. Turn yourself and align with Yahweh, now! Slow down and allow Yahweh to have the navigational controls. He’ll never steer you in the wrong direction.

Like the scripture says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

The question then begs an answer, “Who’s lamp are you allowing to light your path?”

Throughout HIS Word it talks about Jesus being The Light. It should be the brightest light around us. Any other light isn’t enough. Any other light will lead you the wrong direction.

I have night blindness. Once the daylight becomes dim I’m unable to see to drive. Every once in a great while, I get caught in that dim light trying to get home. Just recently I was in this pickle. In a situation like this, light is vitally important. In my situation, I wasn’t far from home. I pulled out of the driveway of the motorcycle repair shop where I’d just dropped off my husband to pick up a motorcycle he had there. I mentioned before we left that it’s a dangerous venture for me. It was nearing dark then. So, I’m driving down the street and all I could see was all the lights of the cars. I was mildly freaked out. My eyes searched the edge of the road to guide me. In that instance, the light was dangerous, because, it was the wrong light for me. I had to figure what I was going to do to navigate home. So, what did I do?

I decided not to take that path because there was too much traffic and not enough of the proper light. Quickly, I decided to turn at a traffic light that would lead me to the next traffic light and just follow those traffic lights down the path I needed to get home. It worked out great. One, because the path I chose had less traffic. Two, because it allowed me to travel a path that led me to my destination. Finally, it was the path least traveled and it was safe.

That leads me to a scripture in Luke 7.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. The gate is wide and the road is wide that leads to hell, and many people enter through that gate. But the gate is small and the road is narrow that leads to true life. Only a few people find that road.

Are you on the right road? Is the light for your path correct? Are you leading down the path to true life? Comment and share your story. Bless others and be blessed.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Yahweh, I lift up every reader that comes to this message. I pray that their path is lit with Your light and that they’re leading to true life with You, in Eternity. Thank You for all Your blessings and miracles, Yahweh. I pray for Your peace, grace, and mercy for everyone who finds this message. I thank You in advance for hearing and answering this prayer. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Character Flaws

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Our homes, labs of human experience, provide the climate for spiritual education.

When some character flaw (sin) is revealed in us, we must take that flaw to our Lord for His help in correcting it.

Yahweh is our disciplinarian. He administers our punishment and corrections.

While discipline isn’t a joy ride and is painful at times, later, after learning from it, we will have peace, because we start living in the right way.

We all have character flaws that need discipline and correcting. All one needs to do is to “people watch”. You know what I mean. Go to the mall and sit and just watch. The other place could be a public park or garden with people. Central Park, in NY, for example. That’s a huge place. One would never run out of places to sit and people watch. All sort of things can be seen by people watching. I suppose that’s why there is the entertainment industry. We like to watch other’s flaws, and forget we have any. Until all of a sudden, a scene strikes a nerve in you. All because it reminds you of yourself. Don’t deny it. It’s true.

We need to surrender to Yahweh and allow Him to correct us. To make us more like Him.

How are you doing at surrendering to Him and being obedient? Comment and share your experience. The good and bad.

We all need to see that we’re not alone in this thing. Let’s bless each other! Yes, me too! That’s what I’m saying above. I people watch and then get struck! I’m guilty!

God Imitators

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The character that we bear of God’s children obliges us to resemble Him, especially in His love and goodness, in His mercy and readiness to forgive.

As the sacrifice of Christ was satisfyingly effective with God, so His example should be prevailing with us, and we should carefully copy it.

There’s no room for evildoing! You don’t do evildoing, you say? Are you sure of that?

Let’s do a quick mental check:

  • Expressing a bad attitude
  • Hoping for someone else’s bad fortune
  • Plotting revenge

Need I go on?

Over the years I’ve noticed a trend in people expressing their minds about how they believe so and so deserves to get a taste of their own medicine. That kind of thinking is sinful. Yahweh isn’t particularly excited that we’re thinking, talking, nor acting on this attitude. It’s clear in His word!

Yes, on occasion I’ve fallen prey to that thinking. I’m not immune to sin. Shocker, I know! None of us is immune to sin. We’re born into it. Yahweh’s word tells us we are. Go see for yourselves. I encourage you to pour over and delve into His word. Learn what it says. Be imitators of HIM! Not imitators of the world.

Are you an imitator of Yahweh? If so, comment your experience. Let’s talk.

Supreme Love

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Trust is the supreme expression of love. Therefore, it may mean more to Yahweh when we say, “I trust you,” than when we say, “I love you.”

Yahweh not only provides the rules and guidelines but comes with us personally each day to strengthen us so that we can live according to those rules. All we must do is trust Him, invite Him, and respond to His direction.

Wait patiently and He will fulfill His promises.

It’s in the waiting patiently that we are blessed and in turn, bless others.

I challenge each of you to patiently wait on the promises of Yahweh to be fulfilled.

Will you join me? Leave a comment and let me know you accept the challenge.

New Beginnings

Yahweh wants to do a new thing in your life.

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This is a way to motivate you, the hearer & reader, to seek a new vision and a new interest in the things of God.

The main thing is embracing the new thing what God wants to do in your life is to change your focus — quit looking behind, start looking ahead.

Quote: “Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.” -unknown

Look at how far you’ve come in growing in your faith.

You cannot allow your past failures to possess you. Do not dwell on the negative of the past.

HE is giving you an opportunity to start over.

The question isn’t what has Yahweh done –the question must be:

  • What is Yahweh doing in your life right now?
  • What is it that you want Him to do in your life right now?

Read this article to gain more understanding and get a clearer picture:
Preparing For A New God-Thing | Jack Hayford Ministries

Comment on the new thing Yahweh is working in your life right now.

Me? I’m still working that out. I’m open to Him. Are you? If not, why? Let me know.

Don’t Love The World

Luke_14_26-33Jesus Christ has left principles and guidelines to govern every Christian home; and if we really love Him, we will keep His commandments.

We literally are required to love Yahweh more than anything else. Anything else is rejecting Yahweh.

When you reject Yahweh life will be miserable beyond expression. If you say you love Yahweh, but your life says different, then it’s a lie.

Yahweh must come first! Do you give of your firsts to Yahweh? If not, why? This world is temporary! It will go away at some point. What will you say to Yahweh when you meet Him at Judgment? How will you answer Him when He asks you what you’ve done with Jesus in your life?

I personally struggle with worldly vs heavenly. Satan, the enemy, is constantly yipping (condemning me) at my heals like an annoying dog barking for attention, telling me lies to coerce me to his way. It’s compelling. He makes it looks so pretty and attractive that it is hard to resist. The worst part? The complacency virus. It has infected all of human life.

The only way to beat complacency is to get busy with the work of Yahweh and building your relationship with Him.

How? You ask?

First, stop believing satan’s lies. Second, get in The Word of Yahweh and read, pray, and live for Yahweh. Last, but not least, get into fellowship with Christ’s body. Surround yourself with Godly people who can feed you and help nurture you in Yahweh.

Comment and let me know that you will, with Yahweh by your side, fight the enemy, because the victory is ours. The battle’s already won!

The Power Within

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There’s a contemporary Christian singer who sings of this power. This power, The Holy Spirit takes up residence in us.

With The Holy Spirit within us, we can allow Him to be our Helper. He brings us peace. There’s no need to be troubled or afraid.

The Holy Spirit comforts us also when we do come into troubles. The Helper is our teacher and guide in life. We know these things because we have The Word, living and among us, that tells us.

With The Helper, The Holy Spirit, within us, we can block out the lies of satan. We have the victory today. Do you believe? Will you believe?

I’ve been in the headspace where I was fighting the enemy under my own steam. I’ve had nightmares fighting demons. Under my own steam, it’s a losing battle. With Yahweh in control, I stopped having nightmares and my anxiety is under control.

What about you? Comment your story and be blessed as well as bless others, letting them know they’re not alone!

Here’s the song I was referring to by Jeremy Camp: