Musings on God

Lately, I have felt certain phrases come to my mind in the midst of challenges. I share the declarations the Holy Spirit laid on my heart, mind and soul.

Opie our senior horse and his buddy by MM

Mary’s paraphrase of scripture:

Just like a horse needs relationship with its rider/owner to be a team, we need Jesus to guide us by His Word. Jesus is our best friend.

Intimacy with God is sustenance for life.

1 Corinthians 8:3 AMPC
But if one loves God truly [with affectionate reverence, prompt obedience, and grateful recognition of His blessing], he is known by God [recognized as worthy of His intimacy and love, and he is owned by Him].

I have wordless awe for the work of God in my life when I let Him guide my steps.

Psalm 37:23-24 NLT
The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. [24] Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.

We need Jesus, on our own we would act by feeling not wisdom beyond our understanding, as He promises in scripture.

Psalm 139:23-24 NLT
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. [24] Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

He is faithful and just, we need to trust Him even in the hardest circumstances.

Jeremiah 17:7 AMP
Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the LORD And whose hope and confident expectation is the LORD.

The Bible is filled with pearls of wisdom, it rewards you with amazing hope. This is one of my favorite scriptures:

Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. [9] Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. [10] For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

God loves you! He wants the best for you. He believes in your capacity to fulfill the purposes He ordained before you were born.

Times are rough

Life can be a challenge, being a follower of Jesus Christ does not mean it’s easy. However, when we are being challenged, whether it’s personal, physical, emotional, there’s is one thing that is true and will never change.

Those who call on Jesus Christ and ask Him to be their Savior will never be alone.

Jesus promises to be with us in challenging and joyful times. He reminds us that in this world there will be trouble but He has overcome this world.

John 16:33 AMP
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]

Allowing Jesus to be the authority ( meaning the one we turn to for wisdom above the world culture) gives us the ability to have supernatural peace, instructions for every day and the power and authority to be warriors in victory for His Kingdom.

Romans 10:8-13 AMP
But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART”—that is, the word [the message, the basis] of faith which we preach— [9] because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. [10] For with the heart a person believes [in Christ as Savior] resulting in his justification [that is, being made righteous—being freed of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]; and with the mouth he acknowledges and confesses [his faith openly], resulting in and confirming [his] salvation. [11] For the Scripture says, “WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED [in his expectations].” [12] For there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; for the same Lord is Lord over all [of us], and [He is] abounding in riches (blessings) for all who call on Him [in faith and prayer]. [13] For “WHOEVER CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD [in prayer] WILL BE SAVED.”

It is not an easy process to let Jesus direct our lives through the Holy Spirit (one of the three parts of the Father God, Son and Holy Spirit).

Because we want to direct our own path. I admit it, I am selfish. However, I am learning trusting the Holy Spirit brings the best steps. His wisdom is free and His love unconditional.

His scripture is my template, the more I read and seek Him the greater my insight from Him not my emotions.

Micah 6:8 AMPC
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God?

This song, Still Waters, is a powerful declaration by a gifted trio of musical artists, Leanna, Ben and David, who are great humble witnesses with their personal stories of Gods goodness and faithfulness.

Hold onto Jesus! Or if you need to make a change call out to Him today and He will amaze you.

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You are His

God sees everything and knows the motives of people. Stick with Him not emotions related to feelings. Pray for those who seem to live for appearance. Repent of bitterness. You are so valuable to God! He knows the number of hairs on your head. Share the love of Jesus where He calls you to speak. Pray for those who hurt you. Walk as much as you can in peace. Give it all to God!

When you cling to God, you will have His strength and His Holy Spirit wisdom to lean into for all relationships. It will help you let go of offenses and bring His peace.

Matthew 10:16,26-39 NLT
“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves. [26] “But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. [27] What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear! [28] “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. [29] What is the price of two sparrows-one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. [30] And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. [31] So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. [32] “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. [33] But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven. [34] “Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. [35] ‘I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. [36] Your enemies will be right in your own household!’ [37] “If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine. [38] If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. [39] If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.

Life with Jesus trumps any words of affirmation from any human. In the end, His life walked out in your life is priceless. Go with God!

He is the Lighthouse in our daily life. He illuminates our path when we seek Him first. He is faithful! He knows us from conception to our last breath. Take a cleansing breath right now. Breathe in for 4 counts, hold for a second or two. Breathe out the hurts by a count of 5. Clear your mind of offenses. Seek Him and speak aloud:

Father God, guide our hearts, minds, and souls for Your Kingdom purpose. Help us to lay down offenses in word or action. Show us Your action steps. Thank you for loving us and bringing us to Your plan. Your unconditional love when dying for our sins is unfathomable. Thank you for believing in our potential. In Jesus Name, Amen!

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