The day with dianne Louise

For the mind-set of the flesh is death, but the mind-set of the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind-set of the flesh is hostile to God because it does not submit itself to God’s law, for it is unable to do so. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:6‭-‬8 HCSB The mind that is set on the flesh has itself as the governor, what is in it for me, what do I get out of this? A self-focussed life is destructive and dishonoring to the Lord of all. As a Christian, I am His servant. The question is rather: how will this honour Him? Selfishness destroys me, destroys my witness and my standing as a Christian. It is fraught with guilt and shame. There is no true freedom here. I am undone. Before the Lord I am filthy with my decision to clothe myself in flesh, arrogance and pride. Conversely, walking in the Spirit is clean, humble and a joy. Here the Spirit dwells. We are not alone. We have company, good company, His company. Amen!

For everyone who practices wicked things hates the light and avoids it, so that his deeds may not be exposed. But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.” John 3:20‭-‬21 HCSB I am sure there is not much awareness of 'coming into the light' with mankind that does not know the Lord. There would not be an inclination, however unless that person had a depth of insight and understanding, this would not be the case. If they do know then they would also know they are in danger. For the Christian, an awareness of the light and a conviction of sin would be more acute. If we, the Christians want to do something but don't feel we can tell anyone or talk about it, this is usually a sign it is not a walk in the light but rather the dark side. If we be honest we can admit we are being deceived, at that point. Are our deeds accomplished by God? Then we will want to come into the light regarding our actions. I ...

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:5‭-‬6 HCSB Real wisdom, untainted by flesh comes from God. Real wisdom flows in the halls and passageways of God. It is a part of Him. It is clean, wholesome, pure and refreshing. Faith is in His wisdom. Whilst it requires faith to receive it it is full of faith and calls us to great exploits. God's wisdom is full of 'Ah!' moments. Real wisdom brings life to others. Real wisdom fills up the wells of salvation with fresh clean water. God's wisdom clears away the fog, in fact it breaks through the fog. Waiting for God's wisdom is best, then life will flow in all we do. Amen! Seek it! Live in it!

Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Resist him and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:8‭-‬9 HCSB We all want people to take us seriously. Here we are being encouraged to be serious. What is this in reference to? I think as a Christian I must accept the serious fact that I am in a war and that I have an enemy-the devil. We have this in-built desire for an easy life. Where do we get this idea from? Perhaps from childhood. If it is from childhood then we need to grow up and accept reality. We are in a war. We all see ads for people to join the armed forces. Whilst the ads make things look attractive there is danger and injury, sometimes fatal injury. Recently American seamen were killed in peacetime just through a collision. When we are not serious about our walk with Christ we can collide with things....

My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father — Jesus Christ the Righteous One. He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. 1 John 2:1‭-‬2 HCSB The beginning 'My little children's seems at odds with the word Propitiation found here. This word is a Greek word that is also used in Exodus, Romans and Hebrews and here in 1 John. That word- hilasterion means covering as in the mercy seat. Jesus is the covering of our sins. Jesus was and is pure, holy and righteous, without sin. He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 HCSB How good is God? When I see TV shows depicting what man without God thinks about or lives like, it is empty, void of life without Christ. He is the way, the truth and the life. I have no life without Him. He is my ...

I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. Galatians 5:16‭-‬17 HCSB As a Christian I am not here to please myself. Christianity is counter-culture. Our societies are full of people who please themselves amd in so doing hurt the vinerable: thr children and old people. I remember uears ago watching a movie about a society where everyone is below 30 amd once you got to 30 you were terminated. I think it was called Logans run. The hero of the tale decides to run for his life and he takes others with him. We see a push for euthanasia and we could easily extropolate out to where above a certain age is not acceptable. The West is falling fast into degradation and only a move of God will heal it. My prayer if for my country, my state and my city. I claim purity for the church and the...

But sexual immorality and any impurity or greed should not even be heard of among you, as is proper for saints. Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks. Ephesians 5:3‭-‬4 HCSB The Lord is returning for a bride who's clothes are white as snow. Imagine Him turning up in the middle of a crude joke. How would that be? I think we would know straight away that would not be appropriate. Our churches need to uphold purity. We are to be the light to the world. We are that when purity is what the world sees and is attracted to. Therefore, in playing my part I must watch, read and endorse pure things. Last night I watched two police drama shows. How lost the characters were. There was all manner of lying, deception and destruction of lives. I came away thinking, I must make better use of my leisure time. The search for what is good is getting harder but not impossible. Treat it as a treasure hunt. I am creative and can use my time making t...