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Fall 2021

 

Facebook Memory October 18, 2017

 

Sometimes, I share an old picture or meme just to show where I was at in life. This is not my life today. The Lord spoke and told me "Go back and tell them...Today, what do you feel.. ya know, since we are to live by faith and not feelings." Today, today I feel light, not weighed down. The air feels cleaner. My mood is brighter. My spirit is lighter. I do not feel a yoke of oppression. I feel laughter bubbling up. Joy, some aches and pains, but not as bad as past aches and pains. More energy, better. The only difference I can surmise is I listened to a series of sermons on faith by Keith Moore as I was peeling ginger to make my spice for cooking. Typical, I know this, but do I do this. It makes a difference. What you feed grows what you starve dies. I had fed my spirit. I had been letting news and what ifs' in too much again. While not defeated, it did weigh me down, and was affecting my mood to slowly become more depressed and down... rushing to catch the first glimpse of news. NO, rushing to pick up my Bible and read more of God, Jesus and His goodness. You do what you do. I'm a gonna do what I do, Praise the Lord!!!

THANK YOU!!!

 

Casting Nets With My Father... 

One of my favorite memories of my life was going cast netting with my earthly father.  My father loved to go camping, hunting and fishing.  I have many memories of times spent floating down the river and casting a hook in to the water, sitting around a camp fire telling stories, singing songs, drinking a cup of eggnog (very cold, wintertime) with just a tad of Rum to warm you up.  During this time on the water, Dad would point out to me many things.  Things to be aware of because they could be dangerous like a log floating on the river bank, except it wasn't a log.  Other times, when the water is cresting over the door opening for the jeep, except that it was safe and the jeep was going to make it to the other side my father reassured me.  The joy and awe of taming a wild animal (a raccoon) with cornflakes; yet, learning there are some animals you can never tame.  They're too old, too wild, too _______________ (fill in the blank).  

As I was thinking back to those happy times, I, more or less, saw Jesus casting his net with the disciples.  They were all fishermen and Jesus told me, "Cast your net with me."  And immediately, I had that sense of peace and reassurance that I had with my earthly father.  While the world is shouting and yelling, Jesus is quietly calling out to all who will hear Him, "Come, cast your nets with me."  Those who are casting with Jesus, He is saying, "Cast your net and find others who will cast with you for other people."  You are truly who you hang around with in this life.  You can be an overcomer or you can be defeated, your choice.  

I was speaking with my daughter, a discussion of frustrations of life, irritating bosses and managers, things forced on us that we want no part of, and I told her I have determined to be in "The Happy Boat."  We discussed how we are tired of being in the sad and depressed boat and for far too long.  We made a pact to get in the happy boat and if you don't want to get in the happy boat, well, more or less, leave us alone.  While I realize you cannot stay in the happy boat or place all the time, you can still choose to not let whatever frustration or obstacle your facing come in to your inner self.

I'm inviting all of you today to get in the "Happy Boat" and "Cast your net with Jesus."  There is nothing this world has to offer that compares with the peace of mind and joy that Christ brings to you when you make Him the Lord of your life.  

Participation!!!

The word "Participation" has been strong on my mind for the last two or three days.  Today, it is obvious the message coming from the Holy Spirit is God's Righteous Judgement!  Participation ... Judgement.  I thought and thought and pondered some more and thought some more...

I have been in the process of cleaning off my desk.  It's a momentous task as there are piles of paper, stacks and stacks...deal with this now; deal with this later; keep this forever, you know, the stuff life somehow makes us hold for security, protection, to prove...and God is telling me: "Let it go!  I'll take care of you.  You don't need that anymore."  So sorting and shredding and though there is less, there is still more to go...all while participation is floating around in my head.  

I heard the Holy Spirit saying:  "There are so many things to choose to participate in, what are you participating in?"  'Aha, Lord!' I thought, 'I've got it!'  There are so many causes, some righteous - some not so righteous; movements - Join the (______________) fill in the blank cause.  As a Christian, are the causes you participate in lining up with God's work?  After all there are so many choices, it makes a Christian dizzy.  You really have to research too; is it true?  Is it someone's personal agenda?  etcetera, etc...  

As a Bible-Believing Believer, I want to make sure my choices and what I participate in are alignment with God's Word.