The day with dianne Louise

He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves. Colossians 1:13 HCSB https://bible.com/bible/72/col.1.13.HCSB Being rescued is something we all may experience at least once in our lives. Whether it be by the medical staff in outpatients, the police, search and rescue, or any of the many people who faithfully serve in any capacity in rescue work. Australia has experienced severe fires last year, and at present we are experience extreme heat, and very dry conditions. While good rain is predicted the evidence of it has yet to materialise. In our spiritual lives, we all need rescue. Struggling along on our own, in the dark is not living. Yet, accepting the offer of Jesus for a new life is definitely inviting. Why not try Him today!

He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.  We have redemption, the forgiveness of sins, in Him. Colossians 1:13‭-‬14 HCSB https://bible.com/bible/72/col.1.13-14.HCSB This scripture gives me an idea of a movie theme where a mighty king who sees all in His kingdom and the faraway land of darkness. He knows it is time for a rescue plan. He strategies with His Son, the mighty and valiant Yeshua and Spirit, His powerful, unseen force. "Son I will send you into the land of darkness disguised as an infant, you will grown up there and at the right time we will reveal your glory. You will show the Kingdom of God by all you do, and say. You will have to yeild to them, as they will kill you, but hidden in your death will be their life, and I will raise you up again in three days so that they will know you are truly divine. Then I will bring you home in glory and send Spirit to remain on the earth to use all you have done, to bring ...

So come, let us worship: bow before him, on your knees before God our maker. Psalm 95:6 Have you ever found yourself on your knees in worship, I have. However, probably not enough. It was good for me, it still is good for me, and I pray it will always be good for me. Take time to worship, take time to bow down, and have a reality check! Amen!

Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, Psalms 95:6 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.95.6.NLT Last night I attended a three hour worship service, the old pentecostal way: songs and testimonies fill the service. Ordinary, little people, were encouraged to get up and share their faith, a song, a scripture. My 12 year old grandson was on his knees with his hands lifted in worship. What a heart for God! Never did he complain or say he was bored. I struggled with tiredness, but this little guy was unaffected, he kept pressing in. This same little man is coming on a holiday with me tomorrow. How blessed am I? The church group was alive and throbbed with a heart for God. A negro man led the best, most alive praise. I could imagine myself being in the deep south in America. We grooved and mooved, clapped and sang. What a time we had! I was back in old-time pentecostalism, before we sanitised services so that only offical ministries were invited to speak. I...

‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’ Numbers 6:24‭-‬26 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/num.6.24-26.NLT This blessing was given by God to Moses for Aaron to use over the people. Aaron, Moses' brother was relegated the postion of high priest, wirh his sons serving as ordinary priests, under him. This blessing has been around for thousands of years, and is still used in churches. Words we say carry importance: with our mouths we bless, with our mouths we curse. We need to be careful which we do. The apostle James admonished in James 3:10-12: And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right! Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring. If we find ourselves blessing God...

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:10 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/gal.6.10.NLT When we stay in someone's elses home, things are not always to our personal liking. I remember being way out in a village in Nepal and the homeowners gave up their bed for me. To imagine where they slept was troubling. Their bed was bare boards above the floor. It was hard and uncomfortable. Tonight I am with family. One of the 4 boys has given up his bed for me. It is a lot more comfortable, yet different to my own. Last weekend I went on a picnic with a church group and needed to go to the toilet. I was warned it was not very good, a few noses were turned up. I found it to be a clean pit toilet. I dread to think what the opinion would have been about toilets in Nepal, many were really smelly and filthy. I was grateful for the pit toilet at the campground. It was heaven in comparison. We really need to ar...

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:10 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/gal.6.10.NLT Doing good is also not taking out our frustrations on others. Unfortunately we act first, and think later. We can damage people's hearts by thoughtlessness. If we do hurt others, it is always prudent to apologize and repair the damage done, not expect that person to mend by themselves. When hot, tired and stressed, I am inclined to react, and not think. Staying topped up in God always is beneficial. He is our peace. Amen!