Monday, November 12, 2018, 08:58

 Dear family of God,

As we begin another day, lift up weary hands in worship. We have so many blessings. It seems the deeper the trial, the greater the blessings that flow from that trial. Haven't you found this to be true? When we focus on the Love of God, we are stronger. His peace passes all understanding as we put all our trust in Him.

1 John 3:1-2 says, "See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we shall be. We know that, when He appears, we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him just as He is."

Oh, I am longing for that day! Are you? What an incrediable quality of love the Father has given each of us! The world just doesn't see. They haven't come to the place where they can see. At the end of theirselves. Just like we had to come with all of our weights and burdens of sin to the cross where we could be forgiven once and for all. This is Love.

Because we are made new, Colossians 3:12-17 shows us what to do with our new lives. "And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humbility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. and beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity."

There is no better time or place to begin than right now. Even on a Monday. Stop moaning. Get your feet on the floor and your hands in the air and go forward. The enemy would love nothing more than for christians to be idle. I am speaking to my own self now. I wanted to just stay in bed this morning. I had one of those nights where I was up and down all night. If I only look to how I am feeling I would have stayed there. But, I don't want to miss out on the things God has planned for today! So, the song "Great is thy faithfulness" got me moving in the right direction with the right frame of mind.

In verse 15..."And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful." There is is again...be thankful. Speaking gratitude to the Father is like getting the juice flowing again in a battery that was once depleted of energy. Holy Spirit revitalizing!

"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God." Thankfulness to God and toward each other brings fresh life!

"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father" What are you doing right now? Yes, I know, reading this. But, where is your mind traveling? All the plans we make for a day could be altered by one incident. Good or bad. It would be better to set them at the feet of Jesus and see where He takes us today, right? We can step out in faith.

Are you truly thankful that you are chosen by the Father? That you are redeemed by His Son? And, sealed and indwelt by His Spirit? Great is His faithfulness! For this I am most thankful. I know whatever the day brings, I am kept in His hands. You are too if you believe. Think of this, every minute of this day, we are being made ready to meet Him face to face. When He appears we will be like Him! The beautiful transformation begins when you give your heart to Jesus Christ. He will take your life and renew your mind so that you begin to walk in the way that pleases Him.

Jesus gave His all so we could enjoy all of His blessings. His presence. His healing. His protection. His guidance. His forgiveness. Now, you can go on with this list. It gets bigger and bigger and can never come to an end! Be thankful today. The Father's love is Great! Invite Jesus to be your Lord now. Do not wait to get your life together, that will never happen. Besides, haven't you noticed how much work that is? Wouldn't it be better to let the Master of Life lead you? Talk to Him right now. Invite His peace to cover you. He is waiting.

Thank you for joining me at Heartstrings. I pray that you find the Living Word to sustain your soul, like bread from heaven. God is so good. God bless you and keep your feet to the path of His choosing. In the name of Jesus, amen.

Abundance is...wrapped in the Father's Love


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