The day with dianne Louise

“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” John‬ ‭15‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This is the bottom line! We need to love as Jesus loved. To understand how Jesus lived we need to read the gospels. If we want to know how much we love, the next verse tells us: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ What are you willing to give up for your friends in Christ? Opinions? Attitudes? Determinations? This world tells us to be individualistic. This is not what Jesus taught. We must love each other and look out for the needs of each other, being prepared to make changes for our friends and family. There is more to every story than our own part. What is or has happened in the lives of others?

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ How do I know what is right to do? I read my Bible. Jesus taught a lot about relationships and more so did Paul. What does ‘to Love mercy’ actually mean? God is a God of mercy. It was His mercy towards me that drew me into a relationship with Him. As I confessed my sin and asked forgiveness, I received His cleansing flow of grace. How do I walk ‘humbly’? Think of others as better than myself.  This life is not all about me! Meism has flooded the world. It has made us very selfish and myopic. We look at the world through a ‘me’ lense. What will others do for me? Why don’t others bless me? Why is God not doing all I ask? Jesus told us, ‘take up your cross and follow Me!’ He is not a gennie whose tummy we rub and ask for three wishes. He is God who wants us to be changed into His image. He was God on the ea...

“The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Peter‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Peter thought the end would come in his lifetime, perhaps in my lifetime, God only knows! Like Peter I see the wisckedness around us in this world and know it must be soon. However, the Father knows who He wants brought into the kingsom, then the end will come. Meanwhile, I am exhorted to continue to show deep love for other Christians. I am to be hospitable and use my gifts to bless God’s people. The Lord has a plan, I am part of it! I must do my part! Amen!

“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 are the wonderful things Paul is talking about? “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 We know we have an enemy, Satan, and he works against us. However, as Paul says, “if God be for us who can be against us?” In other words Satan’s efforts are paltry. He may kill the flesh but cannot take the soul and spirit. If we cling to our God, He will be our eternal reward. Today, Sunday, is a good day to worship the Lord and put Him first. As we yield to Him He is able to display His glory through us. Our world needs to see Jesus, we can be hi...

“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This is part of a prophesy given to Israel by the prophet Isaiah. They were about to face more disasters but God would be with them. What can I learn from it? As a child of God I still go through things, however, they do not consume me.  This past week at college had been hard. I was troubled with a blocked head and yesterday my back started to act up. Seriously?? Nepali language classes are difficult when you are expected to learn by rote and not with understanding. My mind thinks with formulae’s and logic. ‘Just because’ is not a good answer for why something exists. However, I do believe in my God because He is personal to me. I have to hold tight to Him and trust Him for every move I make. Next Saturday I travel back to Australia for a...

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud”  1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Paul the apostle wrote these word. He was dealing with a problem in the church at Corinth. There were factions in the church. This chapter sums up his address with the attributes of divine love. This verse begins his list of what love is and is not. Love is patient and kind. When tempted to act impatiently we measure it against this word. God is not impatient. He is well able to avenge, but holds back so that people can come to repentance and salvation. In doing so He shows His kindness, mercy and grace. Love is not jealous causing the owner of this love to act out of jealousy. Jealousy is when you want what someone else has and begin to denigrate them or look for a way to steal their glory. Love is not arrogant or boastful. It does not need to strut the flesh around. The flesh loves to boast and crush others with’look at me, I am the greatest!’ Yesterday I had a divine miracle. I h...