His way

“Then I heard the Lord saying, “Whom should I send to my people? Who will go to represent us?” I spoke up and said, “I will be the one. Send me.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Well today is my first day back in Nepal. Had my good friend Chelle come to visit, we shared Jesus and caught up. Now having coffee and carrot cake. Almost everything is shut in Nepal for Dashain, except my supermarket and my coffee shop, praise God, and the internet.

So honoured to be back and to follow my Lord. He has the best appointments for me. Looking forward to all He has and does! Love you Jesus!

Every plan

“Before you do anything, put your trust totally in God and not in yourself. Then every plan you make will succeed.”Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭3‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Yesterday brought shocks, financially. My children insisted I buy medical insurance while in Nepal. A year’s premium is $1,150. I was left to pay for the premium myself. Last night I discovered that I did not have a confirmed ticket on the plane this morning. Another $251. Today I hope to take excess baggage with me on my flights, books for Nepali children.

What can I do but trust the Lord? Father I ask for the finance for this in Jesus’ name! Amen!

Last night as I waited for the airline to respond on the phone I knew I had to trust the Lord. When I got through (20 minutes later) I was told to contact the booking agent. Fortunately they were prompt and very helpful.

Today as I look to book excess baggage I pray for grace. Amen!

The thief

“A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect —life in its fullness until you overflow!”John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Satan wants to destroy people, we are inadvertently tools of destruction when we speak ill of others.

I am currently reading Romans and yesterday was arrested by the scripture: 

 “For God in heaven unveils his holy anger breaking forth against every form of sin, both toward ungodliness that lives in hearts and evil actions. For the wickedness of humanity deliberately smothers the truth and keeps people from acknowledging the truth about God.”Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬ ‭TPT‬‬

My study Bible uses the word’unrighteousness’ instead of wickedness. When we read this verse we can assume that it talks about people outside of the church. However, if we speak God’s word or ways coloured by our own sin we are suppressing the truth by our own wickrdnesd or unrighteousness.

We all love to talk, and our talk is coloured by our own opinions and views. May godly righteousness direct us. Amen!

Eternal life

“Yes, God raised Jesus to life! And since God’s Spirit of Resurrection lives in you, he will also raise your dying body to life by the same Spirit that breathes life into you!”Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭11‬ ‭TPT‬‬

This body of mine needs new life in Jesus! As I age more things need Jesus’ new life.

Yesterday I met with a cousin and talked about Jesus and her need to be where her spirit is fed. I’ve given two friends the task of following her up, she needs, desperately, what they feed on, spiritual food!

Today I take my old friend to a small town in the hills to visit a relative of hers. I am keen to see what God would have me do. He, and only He, gives life, external life! Amen!

Drink deeply

“Drink deeply of the pleasures of this God. Experience for yourself the joyous mercies he gives to all who turn to hide themselves in him.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭8‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Some versions of the Bible write ‘taste and see’ that the Lors is good. However the root word ‘see’ is taken from a word that means to drink deeply. The Passion Translation writes it beautifully.

The Lord is good and His mercies endures forever. Amen! I need to hide in Him, when pain comes; when attacks come; when disasters come. He is a safe place, a well-watered place, a restful place, a green pasture place. Amen!

I am enjoying spring in Australia. I am grateful for the reprieve. I return to Nepal on Friday where debris and dirt will welcome me. The floods causes much damage. Fortunately my home is safe but the roads are a mess. By God’s grace I will be a blessing! Amen!

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What plans

“A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for his life, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end.”Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭21‬ ‭TPT‬‬

God’s plans are trustworthy and true; my plans may fail. If it is a God Idea, it will prosper; if the idea is even tainted with worldly ideas they will fail.

Yesterday two things happened: I met with a sheep farmer to discuss how to bring merino sheep to Nepal and later I received word that an American friend is returning to USA after failing in her bid to obtain a student visa. This friend could not say why she was in Nepal and did not want to learn the language. She believed God wanted her there, but beyond that had no idea.

The Lord has given me a crazy project: sheep farming. Realistically this is to create industry and bring excellent meat and wool to Nepal. I have a Christian farmer here in Australia working with me. He will supply and train the Nepalis. I am just the middle woman who is crazy enough to take a jump. Meanwhile I am learning the language. I love the language and the people. Most of all I love my Jesus.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=iI81b5y-QgE&si=1URkw1KGEh2Y7Nb4

Spirit control

“If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬ ‭TPT‬‬

I have just finished reading a David Wilkinson book written in 1995. More of Jesus was its thrust. He dealt with the spirit of the age and the need to be holy unto the Lord.

Being back in Australia and staying with two different friends, I see the spirit of the age at work. I went for a walk with the current friend and could tell that all the inhabitants were inside in front of their TVs. There is nothing but worldly rubbish on the TVs. There seems to be a compulsion to buy more junk to fill houses already overflowing with stuff they do not need, which turns into rubbish for family to move and remove.

Unbelief is a big problem. Faith is lacking and desperately needed. The source of faith is:

Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God (Romans 10:19). The Bible needs to be read.

If we allow the Spirit to direct and control our lives we walk in the Spirit and deny the flesh. The flesh is full of nasty attitudes, whereas in the spirit there is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22,23) Amen!