The day with dianne Louise

“Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.”  James‬ ‭4‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ How many of us bother to think, ‘is it sinful for me to not share my faith?’ Do we just run with our own agenda, fulfilling our own needs? Doing our own work and ignoring that man who is struggling emotionally? When we go to the store we see many people. Who is the Holy Spirit wanting us to minister to? When we go for a walk how many people do we see? Do we bother to ask, “Holy Spirit who are you talking to today?” Or do we ask, “please give me someone to talk to in this taxi ride, someone who you are ministering to!” You would be surprised what God is up to! We carry the presence of God in our earthen vessels. We are vessels. We have a spout and should let Him out! Give your problems to the Lord allow Him to be God in your life and get on with being a vessel with a spout! Amen!

“Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ It is interesting that Jesus told us to pray for daily provision only. He also told us to be concerned with today’s problems rather than the ‘what if’ problems of the future. The concerns for today are enough. Bread can signify food or financial provision. It is still a daily provision. We can trust our God to provide. Rather than be anxious about tomorrow or the week. I have been in some very poor circumstances in the past in Australia but found God’s provision. I determined to tithe and allowed Him to take care of the rest, and He did. The costs of living in Australia are very high whereas in Nepal I am rich on the same amount of income. However, my needs are not great. I am able to give above and beyond my tithe and still have plenty. As I trust my God He abounds in provision. He has blessed me abundantly. His presence is all I need, and all I delight in. He is so good! Amen!

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Because of what Jesus has done and is doing for us, we can come to the Father boldly. He loves us and is able to help us. Romans 8:31 says:  “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭31‬ ‭NLT‬‬ What wonderful things is Paul referring to?   “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭29‬-‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Jesus gave us His glory! Let that sink in! Glory! It is far greater than the worlds offer of money and possessions. They are nothing comp...

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭105‬-‭112‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Again, as I have mention previously the Bible scholars believe this psalm was written by king David as it bears his style. In that light we can see he is determined to follow the Lord’s decrees, to read to God’s word, listen to his prophets, and obey. We know when he disobeyed God with Bathsheba. He took another man’s wife and had that man killed. Yet, when Nathan the prophet came and rebuk...

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” 1 Chronicles‬ ‭16‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ This verse is a part of a song David gave to Asaph and the singers as he brought the ark of the covenant to dwell in Jerusalem and placed it in a tent. The whole song is worth reading and perhaps singing. It call the people to rememberance and honour of the glory of the Lord. “Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.”  1 Chronicles‬ ‭16‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬   I am reminded of a song I love to sing, it is the Lord’s Prayer in song form. https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=XAkgb2Iw-1s&si=G934qg73csvxJl9Z We need to lift the name of the Lord and show forth His glory. He alone is God, He is mightier than man made gods. Let is remember to praise Him and think on Him instead of all the rubbish that fills the earth! Amen!

“For the word of God will never fail.”  Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The angel Gabriel said these words to Mary the mother of Jesus when he came to tell her she was chosen to be the mother of the saviour. He had also told her about Elizabeth being pregnant. John tells us that Jesus is the word of God manifested in the flesh. “The word was with God and the word was God!” John 1:1.  “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?” Numbers‬ ‭23‬:‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬ These words were spoken by a man who was being offered wealth to curse the children of Israel, and he replied “I cannot curse what God is blessing!” God’s words, all of them, will come to pass. Not one will be left as unnecessary. He values His word above His name. Psalm 138:2. We can trust Him to perform all He said He will do! Amen!