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Beloved–

Proverbs 3:5-12 nlt

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do,  and he will show you which path to take.  Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.  Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.  Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.  

Don’t Assume You Know It All (msg

5-12 Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.  Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.  Don’t assume that you know it all.  Run to God! Run from evil!  Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life!

I pray for you everyday that you will trust and obey, there is no other way.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

This past few weeks I’ve spent time with two of my young teenage granddaughters.  They are modern  girls who know their “rights” and there is no doubt about it!  I’m sure that they think I’m just behind the times; but they were surprised to find out that I blog, use Google and shop online.

The issue of rights came up when the girls heard their grandfather asked me to do something for him.  I voiced my opinion that I thought it wasn’t a very good idea; the girls agreed with me.  Finally, I said I would do it because he wanted it done.  The girls were angry because I acceded to my husband’s wishes.  “That’s not fair,” they said, its a dumb idea.  “Why do you let him put you down, you have rights!”   “I’ll never let my husband tell me what to do!

I explained that God instructed me, in his word, to trust him and be obedient and to respect my husband.  So I was doing what he asked me to do out of respect for my husband and obedience to my heavenly father because I trust him completely!   It says it all through out the Proverbs.

A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.

A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.

A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

I pray for you daily, that you trust and obey,

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I know I can’t always be in a happy frame of mind because my circumstances are ever changing.  I can always find joy in all situations because I know the source of my joy is never changing.  Happiness is fleeting, joy is permanent…it’s my choice.

from prov 16  We can make our own plans,  but the Lord gives the right answer.  We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. from psm 138    The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Though I am surrounded by troubles,  you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.

from psm 34    I will praise the Lord at all times.  I will constantly speak of his glory and grace.  I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.  from psm 138  I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods.  I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.  I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.  As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.

I am not happy in my present circumstances but I choose to be joyful.   from prov 16   Those who listen to instruction will prosper;  those who trust the Lord will be joyful.

I pray for you daily that you will prosper and be joyful.

Luv ya!

Beloved–

How can I have peace of mind and heart?  When I’ve hit a brick wall with no apparent escape and chaos reigns…there is no peace of mind or heart; only frustration, despair and the feeling of how unfair things are.

God, the Father is creator, God, the Son loved me ( warts and all) so much so that he shed his blood on Calvary and God, the Holy Spirit wants to manifest the gospel through me.   Therefore, I must die to myself so that Jesus Christ can live in me.   

I pray for you daily that you want Christ to live through you because of what he did for you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I heard a young mother ask her 3-year-old, “do you understand me?”  He replied, “I understand.”  I wondered did he really comprehend or was he answering in the manner in which he had been taught.

The dictionary says to understand is to have knowledge or to comprehend.  The word tells us that God created the heavens and the earth through his knowledge and wisdom; and that we too, are to get wisdom and understanding, to actively search for it.  When we do understand who God is we will have peace of mind and heart even in the midst of chaos.

I pray for you daily that you will have peace of mind and heart.

Luv Ya!