I have to watch my attitude....these last few years have been a lot of losses, as well as gains...friends, family, job changes, church splits, moves, medical,....with each loss, I have to choose to look for some positive...or I am drawn down to a pit of despair....
That doesn't mean that the losses don't hurt ...or are easier, just viewed from a different perspective....
There are times, I have to work at smiling, trying to to put others at ease, comforted, encouraged, loved .....in that way I am encouraged myself...getting out of my skin, so to speak...to reach out...
Other times, reaching deep and up to live in God's quiet presence...stoping the questions,the speech...just listening.....waiting, enjoying the silence at times, the peace...to return again to a busy world, refreshed...ready...
Thank YOU for the peace that passes all understanding, the quietness of Your
Word ....
Psalm 30:1-12 I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me. You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit. Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment,but his favor lasts a lifetime;weeping may stay for the night,but rejoicing comes in the morning. When I felt secure, I said,“I will never be shaken.” Lord, when you favored me,you made my royal mountain stand firm;but when you hid your face,I was dismayed. To you, Lord, I called;to the Lord I cried for mercy: “What is gained if I am silenced,if I go down to the pit?Will the dust praise you?Will it proclaim your faithfulness? Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;Lord, be my help.” You turned my wailing into dancing;you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.Lord my God, I will praise you forever.
Psalm 69:15 Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me.
Jesus calling-November 10
Focus your entire being on My living Presence. I am most assuredly with you, enveloping you in My Love and Peace. While you relax in My Presence, I am molding your mind and cleansing your heart. I am re-creating you into the one I designed you to be.
As you move from stillness into the activities of your day, do not relinquish your attentiveness to Me. If something troubles you, talk it over with Me. If you get bored with what you are doing, fill the time with prayers and praise.When someone irritates you, don’t let your thoughts linger on that person’s faults. Gently nudge your mind back to Me. Every moment is precious if you keep your focus on Me. Any day can be a good day, because My Presence permeates all time.
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness.
—Psalm 89:15–16
This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.
—1 John 3:19–20
To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
—Jude 24–25
In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.
—Psalm 41:12
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Jesus calling-November 10
Focus your entire being on My living Presence. I am most assuredly with you, enveloping you in My Love and Peace. While you relax in My Presence, I am molding your mind and cleansing your heart. I am re-creating you into the one I designed you to be.
As you move from stillness into the activities of your day, do not relinquish your attentiveness to Me. If something troubles you, talk it over with Me. If you get bored with what you are doing, fill the time with prayers and praise.When someone irritates you, don’t let your thoughts linger on that person’s faults. Gently nudge your mind back to Me. Every moment is precious if you keep your focus on Me. Any day can be a good day, because My Presence permeates all time.
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness.
—Psalm 89:15–16
This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.
—1 John 3:19–20
To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
—Jude 24–25
In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.
—Psalm 41:12
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