MaggieBelle

Beloved–

When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom.  (from Romans)

Yesterday chaos attacked me; I let fear and pride control my mouth.  The instant the words were uttered I was overcome with shame and sorrow.  I had entertained chaos earlier in the day, but had walked away from it in my own strength.  Not once did seek the help of the Spirit. And so, when chaos came at me once again the sound was so loud I couldn’t I hear the Spirit warming me to “turn around and go the other way.”  Praise God for his mercy.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

For though by this time you ought to be teachers . . . but you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness . . . but solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. (from Hebrews)

I learn by repetition.  I lift weights to combat my infirmity — sometimes I feel I just can’t finish the complete set — however, I know I only need 2 more reps to complete the set.  So I keep on keeping on because I’m so close to the finish line. I pray, oh Father God, don’t let me be indifferent or lazy to my blessed salvation — I’m so close to the finish line.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house … then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit … (from Acts)

Upon reflection of my life I can see where the Holy Spirit was speaking to me.  There were two times of major crisis in my life when I heard “turn around and go the other way.” No, instead I continued to stumble down my own path to disaster.  I pray for you to listen carefully for the voice of the God who is … Father, Son, Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary. (from Hebrews)

With a trustworthy anchor such as this, knowing that God can not lie, that I can enter the holy of hollies because of what my savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, has done for me. What a blessed assurance from the God who is …. Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!