“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.” James 3:17 NIV “No problem can be solved by the same consciousness that caused the problem in the first place.” Albert Einstein When I have condemning thoughtsContinue reading “Unconscious?”
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Trust
Trust? “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 KJV “O Lord, Thou knowest we can trust the Man that died for us.” Unknown Trusting the Lord for my salvation is so easyContinue reading “Trust”
Expectations
Everyone Fails “The servant given one thousand said, ‘Master, I know you have high standards and hate careless ways, that you demand the best and make no allowances for error. I was afraid I might disappoint you, so I found a good hiding place and secured your money. Here it is, safe and sound downContinue reading “Expectations”
Self Love
Self-love “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 ESV “We don’t find our real selves by looking for it; we find it by looking forContinue reading “Self Love”
Superheroes
“So, he said to me, ‘This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.” Zechariah 4:6 NIV “Our calling is therefore the way of being that is both best for us and best for the world.”— Dr. David Benner, The Gift of Being YourselfContinue reading “Superheroes”
Boredom
“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.” Proverbs 3:7-8 ESV “We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The oldContinue reading “Boredom”
Heroes
“And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9 NASB “Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.” C.S. Lewis During the Covid pandemic, heroes were the top of my mind and prayers. Here’s my hero list: TheContinue reading “Heroes”
Eviction!
Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” John 21:22 “How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbour says or does or thinks, but only at what he does himself, to make it just and holy.”Continue reading “Eviction!”
Risk!
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV “If you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not growing” Unknown The absolute truth in my life is I’ve learned more from my failures than my successes. Comfortable? No. Apologies needed? Many times. Embarrassed? More times than IContinue reading “Risk!”
Kindness
“Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” Romans 2:4 NLT “How we treat others defines who we are.” Unknown Hope you find the following little “dog experience” I sharedContinue reading “Kindness”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 