Glory again

As I pray for Your healing touch to be poured amongst Your people, I am given a bit of it myself. You prune us of our love and thoughts and refill us with Your love and thoughts so that we may love others with the love of CHRIST. Today, I see the same with work, I am thinking of the limitations that have been placed on myself. I know this huge force which is causing me great distraction is coming from You. You showed me that we will die to our love for one another and we will know true love when we begin to love with Your love(unconditional). The same is happening with this business. Not by my power but by yours. I acknowledge You have formed this business and the success is Your but being such a merciful God that Your are, You have come to show me, to remove ANY doubts I may have!!!! Without a shadow of a doubt I will know that Your hand is upon me and that You deserve ALL credit, All praise, ALL glory. This can only be done if I am left empty and open!!!! What is faith when the outcome is clear? Faith is not knowing and still believing!! Not seeing, not doing, not understanding and yet believing!!!! This faith is the not human faith but DIVINE FAITH!! Thank You Father, Christ, Lord, Deliverer, Saviour, Teacher, Guardian, Lifesupporter and the very core of my being. You are my true source of life, without you is darkness and death!! Take me if ever I choose to think of turning from You. Lord have mercy on my soul, protect me from evil and continue to guide my every step.

Stillness remains

Internal stillness remains and change continues externally. I remain firmly planted as life is constantly moving. Why are we so aggravated and upset by change?? Is it really about the one who changes it?? Thank you Lord for the gift of sight this morning as I understand the truth. It is about the one who is aggravated, the one who chooses not to accept change as it comes. We are not to be conformed to this world but are to remain in the truth at all times. How do we go through life calmly as it continuously changes???
What is happening around us is not happening IN us and it is not being done TO us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Matter a fact it is not even ABOUT us. Whew~ it is exactly what it is... change. Seasons change, our bodies change, our thoughts change, our children change, our vision changes.Yet, WE(the Christ within us) when firmly planted remain the same.

Once we allow Christ to truly live within us he consumes who we are and we become ONE. We begin to think like Him, love like Him, suffer like Him and Be like Him. When we wake up to the truth, accept life as it truly is, happiness suddenly comes forward. We begin to love all with unconditional love.

We begin to accept things as they truly are instead of believing they should be another way. We realize that the things we struggle with have come from the teachers of the world. Have you ever questioned where you learned certain beliefs from? Who comes to mind when you think about the things you struggle with?
Today, ask Christ within what you need to know and watch the truth unfold, the peace return, the confusion leave and happiness arise!!

Faith!!

I have to say I am amazed with God's loyalty. He says come to me for all things and believe. Even something as small as a lost wallet has improved my faith. I didn't KNOW this for sure and it seemed so small to ask for this to be found. But God showed me just how powerful and faithful He is to those who truly believe. I just knew to get up and go look for a wallet that was lost at a fair, my mind knowing this was just not practical and my faith saying yes it is!!!! WOW, I am impressed once again. The fair had a record breaking night with so much attendance. He uses these situations to show His favor and love for us. This is opportunity for Him to show His power to those who lack in faith or question His Goodness. How could I not tell others just how good my Heavenly Father really is. Most people believe it is unlikely that money will be recovered especially in this situation, this WAS true for myself also. But I did KNOW that my God is faithful and was urging me to BELIEVE in Him. This was not about recovering the wallet but about recovering the trust to a faithful God, knowing that ALL things are possible with Him. Lord, I ask for this to touch others, especially my son, who asked for it to be found. I pray that he knows it is You who came through for him, that You have showed favor to Your followers as encouragement to continue trusting and believing. I give You all the Glory and Praise!!

Enlightenment????

My teacher has been encouraging more spiritual lessons by giving hunger for the teachings of the bible. Your word I have hid in my heart so that I may not sin against You psalm 119. Didn't get much sleep this weekend, instead I spent many hours reading God's words. Constant confirmation and teaching from God's grace, I can't say this is coming from anywhere else. My faith in Father (God), Son(Jesus), Holy Spirit(guide and protector) has never been more sure!

I have been practicing yoga and caution has come my way.

Suddenly this morning I see: The lamp of truth
The angels do not know my origin because I am the origin of the angels themselves. Even the wisest sages do not know my origin, because all their wisdom comes from me. Those who recognize me as the ruler of all that is and who understand that I have no birth or beginning, know the truth -and are thus free from all evil.
I am the source of intelligence, wisdom, understanding, forgiveness, truth, self-control, and serenity. I am the source of pleasure and pain, birth and death, fear and courage, honor and disgrace. I am the source of gentleness, generosity, patience, contentment, and endurance. Every virtue found in any living being comes from me.
The original sages were taught by me. The first human beings were born from my mind, and given life by my power; and from these first humans all men and women in the entire world are descended. Those who acknowledge my glory and power are at one with me.
From me every species of living being has evolved. The wise reflect on this and worship me with devotion. Their thoughts flow towards me and their vitality flows from me. They teach one another talking constantly about me. They are joyful and happy.
I give spiritual wisdom to all who love me. I dispel the darkness of ignorance, and light within them the lamp of truth.
Gita 10.2-1
Before we can all become master yogis capable of harnessing all powers of the universe,(??) we need to start somewhere. It will be a while before we can take full advantage of all power of yoga. In the mean time, here is a simplified method for exercising with yoga each day and a step-by-step guide to executing the common therapeutic postures
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Freaky, this sounds like temptation to know all. Isnt this what satan tempted man with from the very beginning. Isn’t this what we are warned about? Giving spiritual wisdom to all who love me—dispel darkness of ignorance(knowledge). The devil tempted with this very concept to KNOW ALL if you adore and worship him. The first human are born from MY MIND----- God saves by His Grace and we COME to have the mind of Christ through salvation. So, is this what it really sounds like?? DECEPTION in clear view!!

Lord Jesus, Father God and Your Divine Holy Spirit, I come to you this morning with gratitude for your saving grace and constant protection of my soul. Lord I beg you to keep your hand upon me and my eyes open!! Father, Your word says there is ONE true gospel of Christ and any other scripture is not of YOU. Because You found me and taught me personally I have no choice but to cling to Your knowledge. I have nothing to unlearn from this world concerning Your teachings because I have tested and questioned and YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME THROUGH YOUR HOLY SPIRIT AND TAKEN ME INTO YOUR GLORY!! I serve You with a grateful open heart, I am humbled by Your very presence and grace. My faith in You is planted firmly, You deserve the praise and glory of this gift you have blessed me with. You will never leave me, I carry You with me everywhere I go, I humbly pray to serve you every day of this life and I give thanks to Your mercy and goodness!!

Be the Bean!!

After each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however.. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"

Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you when the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate yourself to another level?

How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.

Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

May we all be COFFEE!!!!!!

Accepting self in Christ

I want very badly to rest and allow God to does his part but I have so much fear (doubt) that this could be real. That I do not have to move beyond the pain and exhaustion to fulfill my responsibilities and duties. His word says I do not have to do what I am not capable of but my mind says I should and I have to, the business exist on this very ideal. My body totally disagrees with my mind and is rebelling, which is causing pain sadness and exhaustion. What if I am making all of this up and sabotages the business or just being lazy and giving up. I am so confused
So thankful that God is a God of second chances...& third, & fourth, & even more chances. He loves u. God's approval is not based on your achievements. It's based soley on the fact that u r His child & He sees the BEST in u. There's nothing u can do, & there's nothing anybody can do, that will ever change your value in God's eyes. But u have to do ur part. Quit over analyzing your faults: stop taking an inventory of everything wrong with you. If you make mistakes, ask for forgiveness & then move on. Don't become overly concerned if you are not changing as quickly as you would like. Stay focused on what you can become, & God will get you to where you need to be! Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith...and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God

Willing to make changes (again)

Peace is one of the most precious blessings in life. From a spiritual position, it was Jesus' blood that bought our peace. But from a practical or natural position, the price we pay for peace is a willingness to change our approach to life. We will never enjoy peace without a willingness to adjust & adapt ourselves. We must be willing to sacrifice worry & reasoning if we r to know peace. We cannot have anxiety, frustration or rigid, legalistic attitudes & enjoy the peace of God. Keep your mind & conversation on Jesus...not the problem. Worry is useless, vain, and prideful. It is impossible to remain peaceful and hurry. God in not in a hurry. Be willing and obedient to make the changes the Holy Spirit leads you to make in order to walk in peace. Jesus has provided His peace....enjoy it! John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (From the book, "Life in the Word")
Lord help me to follow through with the changes you are directing!!