Today has been a good reminder...

For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:6-9
God is faithful.

What does it say when we have no interest or regard for Jesus' words?

"If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching."
Jesus - John 14:23&24

"I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples.
Jesus - John 15:1-8

And now let the routines begin...

It seems that the theme of my life these days is adjusting and evaluating my routines. Whether it is daily, weekly or monthly routines I am considering it all very carefully. Everything from devotional life to home management, diet, exercise, work, ministry meetings and friendships I am maintaining or cultivating I am weighing it all and very aware that apart from Christ I can do nothing!
I'm so thankful that He is the supplier of my "daily bread".

When A Book Connects...

I'm not much of an avid reader so when I do choose to read I'm careful about what I spend my time reading. Non fictional books are my choice and so I am finishing a book right now that has challenged me to the core as a woman. It has helped to explain behavior patterns I've seen in myself and observed in other women. Now the challenge is what to do with this knowledge and new understanding? Where it applies to things that need to change about myself I must not forget what I've been shown; that would be foolish. I must pray that God will change me and rely on His power to do so. In regard to dealing with other women; well only time will tell how helpful this knowledge will be but if it helps me in future relationships even a fraction of how the book has helped to shed light on past relationships then I'm very encouraged indeed. Quite the book to pick up for a summer read.

My Church, My Home

Getting back home after summer holidays has been so nice. I loved being away and connecting with family & old friends etc...but there is nothing like getting back home and settling back into the place you love to be.
The best part of coming home was getting back to our church. The combination of hearing the Word preached, embracing our church family and just being able to adore God together once again. It is a gift that I don't ever want to take for granted. I am thankful to be home!

The Bread Of Life Feeds My Spirit

"I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."
Jesus Christ - John 6:35
I've pulled up to His table and my spirit has eaten and drank; my heart is full of life and satisfied in Him.
Thanks be to God for He is true to His word.

His Word Is Living & Powerful...It Wise To Listen

As the Lord declares in Isaiah 55:8-11
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.
"For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven,
And do not return there without watering the earth
And making it bear and sprout,
And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;
So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth;
It will not return to Me empty,
Without accomplishing what I desire,
And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it."