The day with dianne Louise

Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus , who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there , in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls! Hebrews 12:1‭-‬3 MSG I love this version of today's scripture. It makes what we are about so real. No room for quitting, were on a team and we are being watched. Live like the whole world is watching! Be an example and shine your light! Amen!

Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, Hebrews 12:1 HCSB We can easily lose sight of the fact that we are surrounded by such a sight. All heaven can see us as if we are an Olympic runner in a marathon. Footballers have this experience. Do they play for themselves or their team and the fans watching? Would they do something to cause their team to be disqualified or their fans to be disappointed? Each of us are a part of the kingdom of God and each affects the whole. How I live affects my church, Christianity's name and my Gods name. Yesterday I had a chance to witness to a client. This is always a delicate matter as my rule is to care for my clients. However, we were having a heart to heart conversation about the meaning of life and why things happened the way they did. I knew my God wanted me to speak and I did. ...

God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in seastorm and earthquake, Before the rush and roar of oceans, the tremors that shift mountains. Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, God -of-Angel-Armies protects us. Psalm 46:1‭-‬3 MSG I love the word pictures here! Standing fearless at the cliff-edge of doom. It makes me want to put on wings and rise up as an eagle and glide down into the valley below. Having done paragliding I can say it feels like that. Ahhhhhh! Just as the eagle soars above the terrain we can soar above the storms of life. Whilst up on my hill today I saw a falcon gliding around looking for prey. I wanted to be that bird. I love the sensation of gliding with the breeze. This is us, Christian! Our God is in control and He lifts us up to soar. He is the wind beneath our wings. Amen!

God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. God is within her; she will not be toppled. God will help her when the morning dawns. Psalms 46:1‭, ‬5 HCSB For me, I struggle to embrace the real or existing as opposed to ideal. This morning I was praying about this in regard to what I expect of authorities. We live in a world where authorities are attacked and any flaw is flaunted, making the individual appear worthless. In business the harsh reality of the treatment by those in authority and how God deals with us are vastly different. Yet as i read my bible today I find my God giving me a promise: 'you will not be toppled'. In this I must trust! I was praying: 'help me Lord to embrace the reality and not be so, idealistic. I am too hurt by ruthlessness and want grace but this is only found in my God. He alone is good. Amen! I can only imagine what this world will be like when Jesus returns to rule. He will conflict with every fo...

Wait for the Lord ; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord . Psalms 27:14 HCSB Sometimes, in waiting, we are tempted to move, too soon. Waiting can be something we learn to gauge. What are we waiting for? Are we waiting with our eyes on provision or on God? God's solution is the most satisfying, ours will be momentary but there are addenums, caveats and clauses. His provision is without clauses, because He loves us. The effort we put in in waiting is rewarded in blessing. Amen!

I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Wait for and confidently expect the Lord ; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord . PSALM 27:13‭-‬14 AMP Without a hope, despair awaits us. Yet in God we can hope in Him. I have an eternal future in Him and in my life on this earth, I can hope in Him. He is my rock and my salvation! Amen! The good news of the Lord is worth seeking. His courts are filled with His presence and delight is there for us. We can enjoy Him. The happenings of life are not all there is. Without Christ life is a series of events some good, some bad. Yet with God life is an adventure. From life to life in abundance. As a Christian, this present life is not all there is. Even in drought His beauty and presence are here. Because I have this confidence, I can trust Him to be in the dust with me. He is all I need and His glory surrounds me, I jus...

If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. Love doesn’t strut, Doesn’t have a swelled head, Doesn’t force itself on others, Isn’t always “me first,” Doesn’t fly off the handle, Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others, Doesn’t revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, Puts up with anything, Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, Never looks back, But keeps going to the end. 1 Corinthians 13:3‭-‬7 MSG No matter what level of sacrifice, if not done for the right reasons, our efforts are wasted. Gods love never gives up, ours does but when we abide in Him, we have His love. I know I find being consistent, or continually locked in to Him is my challenge. Love does not force itself...