Spiritual Riches
But covet earnestly the best gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:31
You can never ask beyond My power to provide.Ask then, with complete confidence, but in all you desire, let it be for the enrichment of your soul. Seek not the measures of the world, for they are transient.
Learn the value of spiritual riches, and set your heart to their attainment. As I bestow upon you spiritual enablements, I will use in a new way and in accordance with My highest purposes whatever lies within you of native abilities, or I may give you something entirely new. Nothing is wasted.
Of all the things the world has to offer, enriching our soul is probably not on that list, because the world doesn't see the value of our spiritual life, we have to make that choice and as we see what happens when we follow after Christ then we can see why we choose the road that we do. We are living in times when Satan is trying every trick to distract us from following after Christ. We need to wake up to the reality of what is happening. What is important? We have just had a former student picked up for possession of child pornagraphy, think of the ramifications of that choice and how it affects his future? What caused him to fall into that? It is devastating.
Father, search our hearts and guide thoughts and actions and draw us to you. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday, it was a good day, good time in Sunday School and a good message by Michael, time eating with Wayne Woods family, our usual rest and then we were at Frank and Dorothy Damschens. They were honoring Frank on his 91st birthday. We ended the day by praying together as a family there with them.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
August 30, 2009
Faith, a Perpendicular Operation
He that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14:23
Give Me your trouble, whatever it may be. There is no disturbance big enough to warrant your distress, because anything committed to Me will be taken care of.
Truly live and walk by faith. I will be with you and I will be your strength.
No barrier shall stand in your way, because faith is a perpendicular operation. Your faith reaches straight up to Me, and My power comes straight down upon the place of action.
Whatever our need is to day, God wants us to look up to him and he will meet our need. We focus to much on the future and God wants us to live today. Do you have everything you need today? Thank him.
Yesterday was a day at home. I tried to vacuum up Brutus fur that seems to grace our floors. Then I started painting outside, the east wall of the house. Julie, your "Jewish rocks" are back in their place. Wall is really looking good. I also made scones and used your recipe Julie, they were good. Dad and Chuck went to someplace by Dunseth to get a tractor, Chuck couldn't find anyone who would haul it for him, so they drove it home. I couldn't figure out why they weren't coming. Dad hadn't told me the whole story.
He that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14:23
Give Me your trouble, whatever it may be. There is no disturbance big enough to warrant your distress, because anything committed to Me will be taken care of.
Truly live and walk by faith. I will be with you and I will be your strength.
No barrier shall stand in your way, because faith is a perpendicular operation. Your faith reaches straight up to Me, and My power comes straight down upon the place of action.
Whatever our need is to day, God wants us to look up to him and he will meet our need. We focus to much on the future and God wants us to live today. Do you have everything you need today? Thank him.
Yesterday was a day at home. I tried to vacuum up Brutus fur that seems to grace our floors. Then I started painting outside, the east wall of the house. Julie, your "Jewish rocks" are back in their place. Wall is really looking good. I also made scones and used your recipe Julie, they were good. Dad and Chuck went to someplace by Dunseth to get a tractor, Chuck couldn't find anyone who would haul it for him, so they drove it home. I couldn't figure out why they weren't coming. Dad hadn't told me the whole story.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
August 29, 2009
An Open Vessel
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13
Be about My business. Hold back nothing from Me. The fullness of My blessing moves through the sensitivity of your soul. The callous block Me out. It is not that I do not care for them, but it is that I find no response.
Give Me an open vessel into which I may pour My Spirit. Though it be of clay, it shall overflow with glory.
Are we sensitive to God's leading in our lives? Are we listening to his voice? Do we care what he says?
Father forgive me when I am not sensitive to what you are doing or want me to be involved in what is happening.
Yesterday , was a good day. After school I went outside and mowed and then raked off most of the 'hay' Dad thinks I am crazy, but I enjoy being out there, it is a good time to think and rather of a 'no-brainer job'. He is working on a tractor.
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13
Be about My business. Hold back nothing from Me. The fullness of My blessing moves through the sensitivity of your soul. The callous block Me out. It is not that I do not care for them, but it is that I find no response.
Give Me an open vessel into which I may pour My Spirit. Though it be of clay, it shall overflow with glory.
Are we sensitive to God's leading in our lives? Are we listening to his voice? Do we care what he says?
Father forgive me when I am not sensitive to what you are doing or want me to be involved in what is happening.
Yesterday , was a good day. After school I went outside and mowed and then raked off most of the 'hay' Dad thinks I am crazy, but I enjoy being out there, it is a good time to think and rather of a 'no-brainer job'. He is working on a tractor.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
August 27, 2009
Forwarned and Forearmed
I press toward the mark for the prize Philippians 3:14
Never waver once you have clear guidance. If you set out to do what I have bidden and sudden fear grips your heart, know that it is a device of the enemy. I am not the author of fear but of courage and a settled mind.
Confusion is the dust raised by the feet of the devils, calculated to cloud your vision and blind your eyes to the good I have placed directly in your path, and which you will surely find if you continue to act in faith.
These are some very good thoughts, sometimes, we get thoughts but they seem unsettled, they seem pushy, be careful, they likely aren't thoughts from God. God works as a gentleman, his thoughts clear,confident, gentle......does that make any sense? Have you ever felt like you were being pushed to do something? Be careful with that. God isn't that way. You will know in your heart when it is God. Stay in God's word, and trust him to guide you.
Father, help us to learn to hear your voice, help us to recognize your voice and then to follow you. In Jesus name. Amen.
Yesterday, a school day and after school I went to Cando and cleaned at the church. No exciting happenings. A beautiful day!
I press toward the mark for the prize Philippians 3:14
Never waver once you have clear guidance. If you set out to do what I have bidden and sudden fear grips your heart, know that it is a device of the enemy. I am not the author of fear but of courage and a settled mind.
Confusion is the dust raised by the feet of the devils, calculated to cloud your vision and blind your eyes to the good I have placed directly in your path, and which you will surely find if you continue to act in faith.
These are some very good thoughts, sometimes, we get thoughts but they seem unsettled, they seem pushy, be careful, they likely aren't thoughts from God. God works as a gentleman, his thoughts clear,confident, gentle......does that make any sense? Have you ever felt like you were being pushed to do something? Be careful with that. God isn't that way. You will know in your heart when it is God. Stay in God's word, and trust him to guide you.
Father, help us to learn to hear your voice, help us to recognize your voice and then to follow you. In Jesus name. Amen.
Yesterday, a school day and after school I went to Cando and cleaned at the church. No exciting happenings. A beautiful day!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
August 26, 2009
Righteousness, Peace, and Joy
The kingdom of God is...righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Romans 14:17-18
Believe Me and trust Me. You need not plot and scheme and plan. To doubt and to strive is to detain the spirit. He needs not your help--only your submission. Give it willingly and gladly; yes, give it quickly, for the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, and you hinder the Spirit when these are not ruling your heart.
The key is submission. yielding to God, he will do the rest. and as we yield we do experience peace ....God's peace.
Father, show me what I am not yielding to you, what I am trying to hold unto, and help me to be willing to yield to you today. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, was the first real day of school. I found out who was in each study hall. It will be a good year. Two study halls are small, one has three students and one has two. The one with two is at the end of the day. I am encouraged by the students God has placed in each one. After school I made a trip to Devils Lake with a broken stained glass from church, in the end I am going to try to fix it myself. I visited with Joan at Singer, and she said she was going to hear Special Delivery in the park, so I joined her and it was a fun evening.
The kingdom of God is...righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Romans 14:17-18
Believe Me and trust Me. You need not plot and scheme and plan. To doubt and to strive is to detain the spirit. He needs not your help--only your submission. Give it willingly and gladly; yes, give it quickly, for the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, and you hinder the Spirit when these are not ruling your heart.
The key is submission. yielding to God, he will do the rest. and as we yield we do experience peace ....God's peace.
Father, show me what I am not yielding to you, what I am trying to hold unto, and help me to be willing to yield to you today. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, was the first real day of school. I found out who was in each study hall. It will be a good year. Two study halls are small, one has three students and one has two. The one with two is at the end of the day. I am encouraged by the students God has placed in each one. After school I made a trip to Devils Lake with a broken stained glass from church, in the end I am going to try to fix it myself. I visited with Joan at Singer, and she said she was going to hear Special Delivery in the park, so I joined her and it was a fun evening.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
August 25, 2009
The Divine Commission
Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel Mark 16:15
My child, do not chafe at the bit. It is I who have put it in your mouth. You question My direction. But I would have you take a path that is quite different from the paths of your friends, and it is because I would bring you into a place in Me and a ministry in which they have no part.
Do not hesitate, and do not falter. Be gripped with one consuming purpose--to find the place I have for you.
All I can say is Amen! We don't need to look at those around us, because what they do is insignificant to us, God has a purpose for us, and that is what matters. I replied to a mom from Munich who is doing an awesome job of being a mother, God has called her and he is faithful, and he will use her. He wants to do the same for each of you. Rest in the place you are at right now and live the life God has called you to be at this moment. Changes can happen, but we don't need to spend our time striving about where we are or what we do. That is not God.
Father, help us to focus on doing our best and doing it as unto you. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday we met the children, there were new faces, and it is encouraging. Mrs. Jamsa is away this week, so that makes it a bit challenging, I think there might be some changes in arrangement with the lower grades, we have a lot of students in grades 1 and 2. At the end of the day, I helped remove old books that are being replaced, I was tired when I got home and I took a nap.
Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel Mark 16:15
My child, do not chafe at the bit. It is I who have put it in your mouth. You question My direction. But I would have you take a path that is quite different from the paths of your friends, and it is because I would bring you into a place in Me and a ministry in which they have no part.
Do not hesitate, and do not falter. Be gripped with one consuming purpose--to find the place I have for you.
All I can say is Amen! We don't need to look at those around us, because what they do is insignificant to us, God has a purpose for us, and that is what matters. I replied to a mom from Munich who is doing an awesome job of being a mother, God has called her and he is faithful, and he will use her. He wants to do the same for each of you. Rest in the place you are at right now and live the life God has called you to be at this moment. Changes can happen, but we don't need to spend our time striving about where we are or what we do. That is not God.
Father, help us to focus on doing our best and doing it as unto you. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday we met the children, there were new faces, and it is encouraging. Mrs. Jamsa is away this week, so that makes it a bit challenging, I think there might be some changes in arrangement with the lower grades, we have a lot of students in grades 1 and 2. At the end of the day, I helped remove old books that are being replaced, I was tired when I got home and I took a nap.
Monday, August 24, 2009
August 24, 2009
The Motivation of Love
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1
Many a life could be simplified and enriched by doing less and loving more. Indeed, all that is ever done, if not motivated by divine love, is in vain. It is worse than doing nothing, for it is potentially destructive.
There are those who have risen to fame through their noble acts, only to flal into shame and disrepute because of a bitter spirit.
I wonder how many are continuing work because 'they aren't to retirement age" does that affect their attitude towards their job? I think I know some teachers that it affects. Does that affect the quality of work, their attitude, the amount of caring they put into what they do. Yesterday a lady sat with us when we ate at cenex. She had worked there but needed to stop for health reasons, but she is now so lonely and would like some kind of a job to do. I am more encouraged by people who feel that way than those who are watching the clock so to speak, waiting for the day when they can retire. Is retirement really fun? Does God talk to us about retirement in the Bible, I don't think so, rather he calls us to be faithful til the end, which I feel means to serve continually til the end, granted our seasons of life will change but the people we admire are those who don't stop giving.....
Sunday school and church, Michael had a really good message, we spent time in prayer for our nation. after this time together at Cenex, we came home for a nap, then dad went to O'Brien's to mow, I told him I could go, too. It was really tall. Today, I leave for school.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1
Many a life could be simplified and enriched by doing less and loving more. Indeed, all that is ever done, if not motivated by divine love, is in vain. It is worse than doing nothing, for it is potentially destructive.
There are those who have risen to fame through their noble acts, only to flal into shame and disrepute because of a bitter spirit.
I wonder how many are continuing work because 'they aren't to retirement age" does that affect their attitude towards their job? I think I know some teachers that it affects. Does that affect the quality of work, their attitude, the amount of caring they put into what they do. Yesterday a lady sat with us when we ate at cenex. She had worked there but needed to stop for health reasons, but she is now so lonely and would like some kind of a job to do. I am more encouraged by people who feel that way than those who are watching the clock so to speak, waiting for the day when they can retire. Is retirement really fun? Does God talk to us about retirement in the Bible, I don't think so, rather he calls us to be faithful til the end, which I feel means to serve continually til the end, granted our seasons of life will change but the people we admire are those who don't stop giving.....
Sunday school and church, Michael had a really good message, we spent time in prayer for our nation. after this time together at Cenex, we came home for a nap, then dad went to O'Brien's to mow, I told him I could go, too. It was really tall. Today, I leave for school.
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