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Trust

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Putting all things in the Lord’s hands is the safest thing to do. When you itch to take revenge, to laah out at those who hurt, don’t! He is able to keep you and take care of you! We see in war Israel and America strike back when Iran strikes them. They do so with such violence the enemy is devastated. I am not judging them for this, just illustrating a point. The opposite is the Arab nations. When Iran attacked them, they did not retaliate. I wonder why? I know war is different, but why did the arabs not strike back? They wanted to avoid all out war with Iran. However, Iran wants to completely destroy Israel and America. They are driven by intense hate. Jesus allowed men driven by intense hate for Himself to crucify Him, because it was part of a plan to redeem all mankind. There is coming a day when He...
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Rejoice and be patient

“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.” Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I am staying with family at present, in Brisbane. My son and his family are moving to another house on 7/7. The current house is a mess with packing and painting. I am sleeping on a mattress on the floor in a room that was the rumpus room. I rejoice as it has more light than where I am normally housed, on the floor in the theatre. Yes, this house has a theatre to watch movies. It has no windows and is constantly dark. In this room I have light. I rejoice! My son’s wife will not allow me to help in any way, the best way I can help is be invisible. I know I could do so much but that is not required. So, I sit and knit or read. Tomorrow my son and his wife go to Cairns to visit a friend. Then I can do and care for the grandkids. Meanwhile I must be patient and rejoice! Amen! I rejoice that my name is written in the Lamb’s book of life! I rejoice that I have the Holy Spirit living within! ...
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Bless

“Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.”  Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬ In this world we have plenty of opportunities to practise this. Yesterday I caught a train that was supposed to go to a certain town and we were all taken off the train and bussed. There was bedlam. Bus drivers had been brought in and the train staff were given the role of sorting us into busses, except the information they were given was not thorough. Two of us had no one to take us and drivers were disputing who had to take us. Finally we arrived at the station. We then had three hours to wait for our next train. I went for a walk and brought food. The other traveller was a young man who had broken up with his partner and had no money. I shared. He was grateful! Once on the train I found myself in a carriage with a crazy electric door. People had to go through our carriage to the cafe. The door banged all night and even opened and banged when going around corners. We were rudely awaken around 1 am an...
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Peace and safety

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” Psalms‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Trusting in the Lord alone is the best strategy. Other can and will fail you. People remember being double booked; a sudden, urgent need etc but with God He is always present and never later than He intends, not as  I demand. David was a warrior and constantly had enemies to fight. In this psalm he addresses God, then his enemies and then himself. He knows only God is faithful! Amen! Today I travel by train to Brisbane. I am looking for people to talk to. I am trusting God to keep me safe. He is good!
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A masterpiece

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ A master craftsman makes vessels fit for a purpose. Our God has done just that with our lives. He has a divine plan and it is our challenge to discover that purpose and walk in it. I have seen beautiful works of art: vases, pots, paintings, clothing, landscapes. All of them are for the use of man. However, there is just one that was made for God’s greatest purpose, mankind. We are made in His image to display His glory. We have been crafted just right for that purpose. He wants His glory to shine. Our role is to do just that thing that will bring Him glory. Amen! May He be seen in me today!
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Humility

“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ A humble heart God can use. A humble heart says, ‘Lord You have your way and may Your will be done!’ A proud heart says, ‘I can do this, I will succeed!’ I have spent the week renewing bank cards, purchasing train tickets, renewing licences, Medicare and government entitlement cards, visiting people, walking my old dog, helping a friend clean out his house and tomorrow at my home church presenting a PowerPoint presentation of what I am doing in Nepal. I redid the presentation around three times until I sensed the Holy Spirit’s hand upon it. He knows what the heaters need to hear. He knows what He wants to say to people. Last night I was able to speak to my girlfriend’s daughter, who is unsaved. She is a teacher. I pray she hears what the Holy Spirit is saying. The time is short and she needs to welcome Jesus into her heart. Souls are what we are here on earth for. Jesus is the only sav...
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Above

“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”  Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Being back in Australia and in my home town it is easy to think of things I need to do and buy for my trip to Denmark and then back to Nepal. However, my God’s mind is on people. I must keep my eyes on people and look for what He would have me say and do. God’s agenda is people’s hearts, knowing them and bringing them into eternity. Yesterday, I met many people. I talked to many people about what I needed them to do for me, but to none did I ask what I can do for them. When needing new licences, new credit cards etc when can be all business. However, what is God wanting to say to these people? He has something for everyone. Lord please keep me mindful of You and Your words to souls. Amen!
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