The day with dianne Louise

Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a foolish man consumes them. Proverbs 21:20 HCSB As I trust the Lord for my needs and wants He constantly surprises me with little treasures. My greatest treasure is Him and His word, next are the people He brings into my world and lastly earthly gifts which might not seem much to many and not, therefore treasured by them. On Tuesday I was tired and struggling to concentrate and my mum suggested we go to Bunnings (our tool and gardening centre). She bought me a door bell and a pot of lavender. I love my door bell. It was only $8.95 but it works and I had never thought of one until recently. I don't always hear people knock. I love my lavender as I love the smell of lavender. Little, simple gifts can be such treasures. We need to value them because of the heart that gave them. I so value my saviour because of the love that came my way. He is so precious.

The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man; whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich. The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:17‭, ‬21 HCSB Pleasure is good, if it comes from righteousness. King David sought pleasure and took a man's life to cover his sin. Each of us may seek a pleasure in relief for hard work. Many Australians see pleasure as their right for hard work. They love their alcohol. However alcohol lowers resistance to a behaviour that is not acceptable in the light of day, in fact it destroys relationships and families. To protect ourselves from destruction we need to create habits that protect us. Instead of a 'few beers' there will need to be a new habit. Myself I would not struggle with tea but I am sure my male counterparts may. However it is not impossible. Why do we need to turn to alcohol or gambling to relax. All we have done is create a habit. Wine and oil represent co...

May the Lord be praised! Day after day He bears our burdens; God is our salvation. Selah Psalms 68:19 HCSB I praise the Lord for He brought me through one very stressful day. I realise that stress is mostly an emotional response to a perceived threat or barrier that seems insurmountable. However, I live to tell the tale. Praise God! So often we give up because of an emotional crisis yet growth is on the other side. Amen! We need to press up and grow muscle within! But give up and never know what a mighty warrior we are. Our God is there, a very present help in times of trouble. He will not fail. Today I had an audit, did some exams and compliance work. The audit was good in many respects, I have improved in many ways but bad in other ways. Two small errors cost me a large red mark. Even though I had corrected my errors the corrections were not compliant. Ahhh! I prayed that I would not break down or spit the dummy. I didn't! I also saw what the solution was. Now I know s...

We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 HCSB Moses had to wear a veil over his face after spending a month in the Lord's presence. We of the New Testament glow from the indwelling Spirit. We do not need to veil our faces but let our light shine. As we spend time with the Lord and His word our light shines brightly into the darkened world. Recently, in the media, a report showed younger and younger children suffering with mental illness. Jesus is the answer. I am praying for an outpouring of the Spirit of God drawing these young people to hope. Jesus is the only answer to all our ills. Sure we can take pills but they are an expensive substitute to a living solution. Prior to coming to Christ, those who knew Jesus personally glowed. They had something I wanted. Now it is my turn to be the light. In the coming...

Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, we do not give up. Instead, we have renounced shameful secret things, not walking in deceit or distorting God’s message, but commending ourselves to every person’s conscience in God’s sight by an open display of the truth. 2 Corinthians 4:1‭-‬2 HCSB What is 'this ministry'? The ministry of showing Christ as opposed to the Old Testament Law. Jesus is whole different thing to legalism. When asked what the greatest law was He said: "that you should love the Lord you God with your whole heart, soul and mind and the second is to love your neighbour as yourself." Along with the law was all manner of secret things, the hidden things, the thou shalt not things. However, in Christ is walking in the light as He is in the light. This light is where we have true fellowship with one another. It is also where we become candles in a dark world. Jesus said: "You are a light set apart on a hill. Matthew...

Give thanks to the Lord , for He is good; His faithful love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 HCSB The above was a command given by David to the priests as they brought the ark of the Lord back to Israel. In fact He had said: Then David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers and to have them raise their voices with joy accompanied by musical instruments — harps, lyres, and cymbals. 1 Chronicles 15:16 David had tried to bring back the ark on a cart but when a man died for touching it he went to the scripture and discovered that the priests were to carry it. I can imagine he was quite excited about getting the procedure right and knowing he had procured the ark for the city of Jerusalem. In the New Testament we are the ark, God's presence dwells in His people. It is not as if we each have a small portion but as His Spirit dwells in us, all of Him can dwell in each one. If all of my God dwells in Me them I can commune with Him at any time. H...

Surely You desire integrity in the inner self, and You teach me wisdom deep within. God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:6‭, ‬10 HCSB Jesus told His disciples: "You must be holy as your heavenly Father is holy." Matthew 5:48 Jesus learned obedience through what He suffered. Hebrews 5:8. Jesus Himself had to learn to follow truth, to seek God's will above His own. He said, whilst in the garden before he was to be betrayed: " Father, if it is at all possible, let this cup pass from Me, but not My will but your will be done." LUKE 22:42. David knew that only God could forgive him and cleanse him. No one can forgive like God can. Feeling soooo clean within and knowing you are right with God, now, that is something!