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.

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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! 

Living Sacrifice

“Keep in mind that we who belong to Jesus Christ have already experienced crucifixion. For everything connected with our self-life was put to death on the cross and crucified with Messiah.”Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭24‬ ‭TPT‬‬

This means dying to the ‘right’ to be offended, to retaliate, be angry and vindictive. It does not mean we become door mats, we can make a gracious stand for righteousness.

It means that when nasty thoughts about others come, we do not entertain them, we rebuke them. We pray God’s blessing on others.

Our appetites, we put to death. If we lust after clothes and shoes, if we lust after various foods and entertainments, these must die. It is no longer I who lives but Christ who lives in me. Amen

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Fruit

“But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.”Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Last night I heard from a fellow Aussie friend serving in Nepal. He is trying to raise funds to feed 200/day of flood victims. This friend has struggled to walk in the Apirit and now is flying. I am so proud of him! For the longest time he was bound in depression and deception but now he is free.

The Hoky Spirit, when given free reign in our lives, produced the most lovely fruit. This fruit is tasty to the lost. They can taste and see how good our God is.

Last night I spent time talking to a dear old friend who claims to be an agnostic. I told Him about my lovely Jesus. I pray Jesus is revealed to him as he will absolutely love him. Amen!

Pure hearts

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.”Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

““What bliss you experience when your heart is pure! For then your eyes will open to see more and more of God.”Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭TPT‬‬

I, personally like the Passion Translation. 

Right now I have determined to be single in focus, that is, laying down secular entertainment and only reading Christian literature. My heart wakes every morning with a new song to the Lord. Joy fills my heart and lightens my steps.

My Jesus is guiding me and showing me His glory. Gratitude fills my heart, I am grateful for all He has done and is doing. I am released to give to His passions. 

Yesterday, I went to a secondhand bookstore And asked if they would send books to Nepal for me. They said yes! I have a vision of creating a library for my neighbourhood children. I pray this will open a door into their lives to share Jesus. Amen Lord Jesus!

All my heart

“So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.”Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭TPT‬‬

There are many pulls on my heart. Many in Nepal expect my heart to be theirs. Because I am an a Australian it is expected that I will do what they want and fulfill their needs. However, I listen to my God and what He wants is what I do. If they both coincide then they are blessed. When I stand before my God at the end of my days I want to know my heart was His.

In Australia my heart is for my grandchildren, for their future with Him. The Lord also gave me three responsibilities; an elderly friend to disciple, lost to win and family to care for. In the process He gave me a beautiful, loving friend who cares for me. I am so grateful.

My first space belong to my lovely Lord Jesus. He is my all in all. Amen!

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Demolishing strongholds

“We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One.”2 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭5‬ ‭TPT‬‬

We are challenged on every front by attitudes. For me, situations in Nepal and people there who look to me to provide for their needs cause me to withdraw and harden my heart. Yet, before God I must have a soft heart, and be willing to give to what He directs.

In the last few days torrential rain has caused untold damage in Nepal, many have died and much infrastructure destroyed. The needs are great.

What will bring glory to God? What will bring souls into the kingdom? What is the Lord doing in these times?