Invisible Senses

Does God have a sense of humor?   Is humor Godly or ungodly?

Why do we laugh and find things, situations, statements funny/humorous to the point that it propels us to laugh or giggle?

It's interesting that we are told that we have five senses: Hear, Touch, Smell, Taste and Vision which all function from the various physical organs created to support their specific purpose.

There is no organ per se that is made to specifically make us laugh.  Apart from our physical senses that are triggered by physical organs, we have spiritual senses that are triggered by innate spiritual spirits. 

For example, the spirit of discernment, humility, peace, joy, forgiveness, kindness.... but do they operate automatically like our physical senses?  What do you think?

Somehow I think these spiritual senses are developed purposefully rather than automatically because of our sinful nature. Because of sin (living selfishly, disobedience, pride etc.)  these senses are weakened and if not purposefully nurtured they become non-existent and non-responsive.

The terms heart, mind and soul are often used synonymously to describe our inner spirit/character that moves us one way or another.    Do you think they are related or do you think they have distinct spiritual functions?

Grieving a Loss

I've been grieving the loss of a very special friendship for a couple months now.  I grieve because this friendship was formed in such a special and unique way.

How do you say goodbye to a friendship so true and pure? We talked for hours on end on anything and everything and sometimes nothing.  After all these years of keeping in touch, it comes to an end.

Were you a seasonal friend?
No, I know you were not, because no matter what was going on in your life or mine we connected.

Were you a friend for a reason?
I think so, I grieve because God allows individuals paths to cross and bonds to form that reveals His beauty, purity, love and holiness.

Were you a friend for a lifetime?
Unfortunately it looks like the answer is no; this grieves me.

It's my fault, I could have handled situations differently, but didn't exactly know how so I did the best I thought to protect you and to protect me too. 

May God continue to bless your pathways and guide your steps.  May His grace and mercies continue to cover you all the days of your life, my once so dear friend. You were true and sincere.

Lord give me the grace to let go and let it be in Jesus name I pray.........Amen.

Irony of Life

It was just yesterday a very good friend and I were talking about emotions and crying.  My friend asked when was the last time I cried or wept (apparently there is a difference).  I said it's been a while and just to think that I am now weeping.  The tears from my soul is being poured on my face this evening.

Why? Why? WHY?!   I need you Lord....Every Hour I need you.

 

 

 

 

 

Dreaming of Reality

Here I am dreaming again. Day-dreaming;
My mind racing, but this time I'm pacing myself.

The questions of my mind,
The questions of my inner most thoughts,

Who will answer?

There is only one who's answer really matters.
I'm pacing myself.

Let me know please God. I want to hear from you directly.

Order my steps and grant me favor if this is your will.

If this is of you, let me know without a doubt.
If this is not of you or your will, let me know with a shout.

I am confident

I am free, I am all you made me to be.

I am beautiful

I am lovely, I have what it takes to be all bubbly

I am anointed I am blessed

I know you want me to have your best, past your test, and be at rest.
My mind is racing but I'm pacing myself.

Not my will but yours be done.
I trust you, I love you, we've only just begun.

Inner Voice

Intuition is a powerful tool/gift that comes up out of no where sometimes which reveals and/or confirms things.  There are times I don't want to listen or even believe that gut feeling if I want to be honest.

But I thank God for an intuitive spirit.  That Spirit of discernment sometimes gets so strong and overwhelming I have no choice but to sometimes sadly and emotionally accept. 

Our intuition is designed to help us and most often protects us in various ways. Is it right though to question that gut feeling?  How do we know that there are not other factors that could be subconsciously speaking to us? Sometimes situations can get so confusing but if we want to be honest with ourselves, I declare that we should trust that gut feeling.  It's hard because at times I don't want to accept or believe, but at the end of the day I only hurt myself.

God please help me to know your voice and non other.  You are so faithful that you reveal things to me because you love me. Give me your patience, and grace to accept your will in every aspect of this life you have blessed me with.  In Jesus Name I pray.

The 'F' Words

Today, I am struggling with some internal Fears.  Is it contradictory to have Fear and Faith at the same time? 

What if Fear seems to be more dominant because Faith requires us to believe in what we don't know or can't see? Is that wrong?

Should we rely on our senses to have Faith?  What about logic?  Though I know the answers to these questions nonetheless the application to these questions are sometimes challenging.

I am about to enter a realm of supernatural experiences. I know it because there are some things that are lining up that are not readily logical and I don't  have direct answers to.  But at the same time I don't want to leave common sense out of the picture.

Is commonsense a factor in exercising Faith? (really love to know your thoughts).

Lord please help me to overcome my fears.  You have asked me to Give you all my cares because you care for me. Please take my fears and increase my FAITH so that everything lines up to your will concerning me. I seek your Divine Wisdom and FAVOR

Psalm 27

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

² When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

³ Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

⁴ One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.

⁵ For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

⁶ And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.

⁷ Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

⁸ When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.

⁹ Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

¹⁰ When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.

¹¹ Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.

¹² Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

¹³ I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

¹⁴ Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

State of Mind

Could "this" be the answer to my longings, hopes, desires and dreams?

Where do I go from here, how will I know?
I'll need to hear from you directly from your thrown.

When I decided to not only pray but to open my eyes, ears and heart
There "this" was all along waiting for me to approve for a start.

Can I trust, can I be free?
God is "this" what you had in store for me?

I'll need that Direction, Confirmation and Blessing
I'll need that reassurance that you are directing.

For the many quesitons...
I will walk by Faith

How?
Faith

When?
Faith

Where?
Faith

Will?
Faith

Is?
Faith


God you make everthing beautiful in your time. You have never failed me and I know that you will never fail me.  I Trust You God...

Feeling Blue

Today I'm feeling blue...low...a little sad
I need some cheer to make my heart merry, happy and glad

The spiritual side of me wants to believe and have faith
The human side of me wanders why I need to wait

The fact is I am blessed beyond measure
It's up to me to enjoy and appreciate God's gifts and treasures

Faith, Hope, Joy and peace
What else does one need to feel at ease?

I have longings, desires, hopes and dreams
Will I ever experience those by substantial means?

My heart aches, my spirit hurts, my soul is blue
Please Lord help me to never lose trust in You

Questions_ Answers...Solution_Preperation

Questions: For the past 3-4 days, the questions have been asked over and over again with heavy/sad hearts in various languages and expressions:  Why? why? WHY?...How, why????

Answer:

Ephesians 6:12  King James Version (KJV)

¹² For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Solution:
Ephesians 6:13-18 King James Version (KJV)
¹³ Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Prepare:
Weapons and Gear needed for this spiritual Battle between Good and Evil
Ephesians 6:14-18
¹⁴ Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
¹⁵ And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
¹⁶ Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
¹⁸ Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Join me in Prayer:
God of heaven, God of Love, God of joy, God of peace....We take this time to lift up your holy name and the declare that you are Great and Mighty....that no weapon formed against us will stand or prosper...we are more than conquerors through you.   Cover the grieving hearts with your peace, supernatural strengh and comfort as only you know how. 

Thank you that one day very soon, you will put an end to sin, and the powers of darkness. We look forward to living in the ultimate promise of heaven and all that you have prepared for us.  In Jesus Name.  Amen.

Questions_Thoughts_Choice_Decision_Allegiance

Just wanted to throw out a couple questions that are crucial at this time in history.  My personal responses includes 'food for thought'  what are your thoughts?

Who or What determines your moral compass(views,values,beliefs)?  For me, it is my upbringing and the word of God AKA the Bible. 

What about alliances?  Who or what determines the types of friends you choose, associations you join, place of worship?  For me, it is my values, upbringing, expectations,  input from a trusted source, and research.

What or Who can persuade you to change your values, beliefs, views ?  For me,  anything contrary to the word of God cannot, and by the help of God will, not persuade me otherwise. Are you aware that enemy has very subtle ways of stealing our allegiance from God?  In every way, the enemy tries to turn God's perfect plan into imperfection and trys confuse God's people.  If he is unsuccessful, he will use anyone he can in a subtle way, it may be someone of influence, who is generally respected and liked to cause a shift in opinion, beliefs and even allegiance. 

I am convinced that it is not a good idea as  bible believing Christians to support, endorse or  form alliances with someone whether through friendships, or political support, who's beliefs principles and convictions are openly out of line with God's word.  We are currently living in a time in America's history where the following phrases  "One Nation Under God" and  "In God We Trust" are being challenged in ways that are making these phrases null and void.

Have you ever heard the term that the truth mixed with error is a lie?  For illustration:  An apple tree will bear 10 different species of apples if you water it daily and ensure it gets adequate sunlight and fertilizer.  This statement is obvously false botanically incorrect, I have never heard of an apple tree or any tree for that matter bearing different species of the same fruit.

As stated before, the bible is the basis of my beliefs and values as a Christian. If you are not sure what you believe or not sure where the bible stands on one of the most controversial issue in this election; Research the following texts and decide if you are with God and his perfect order or Man made order:

Genesis 2:21-23
Romans 1:26-27
Leviticus 18:22
Revelation 21:8

Who's side are you leaning on?  

What's Your Favorite

Do you have a favorite bible story/account?  I LOVE the story of Adam and Eve...ever since childhood. My mother sometimes reminds me that when I was younger during our devotion times, I always wanted to hear Adam and Eve story. The only way she could satisfy me and maintain her peace from not having to repeat the same story over and over again was to tell me another bible story and randomly interject Adam and Eve in it.  I think that is so funny! 

Any way, as I am much older now there is just something about the Creation story that warms my heart.  Pure perfection in the Man and Woman that God designed. Can you imagine the perfect beauty that surrounded them in that garden, Eden.  I tried to imagine what it mush have been like but I can't.  That's why I can't wait to get to heaven to talk with them and get first hand account of what it was like.  I can't wait to get to heaven so that I can experience perfect creation as God promises to create a new heaven and a new earth.  I am excited!  I just continue to ask God for His grace to cover me so that I will be found a good and faithful.

True Worship

What does worship mean to you?  I have been pondering this question for the past few days and I am convicted that Worship is not a feeling, its not an occasion but it is a lifestyle. 

I am convinced that we Worship God when our choices honor Him, when we submit to His will, when we make time to commune with Him during each day..... When we humble ourselves in challenging situations, when we are able to forgive those who hurt us and move on and when we are able to serve others.  This is what True Worship means to me. 

Dear God It is my desire to Worship you in every aspect of my life.  Please forgive me where I have failed and help me to always be mindful that True Worship is the reason for my existence;  You created me for your good pleasure and I surrender all to you today. In Jesus Name.

Humility

How would you define humility?  How do you demonstrate humility in various aspects of your life?  I know for me it isn't an easy thing.  But I continue to stretch out to God for his strength and to be clothed in His righteousness so that I can truly demonstrate the fruits of the spirit not just when I am in a comfortable situation/circumstances but when I am challenged, pushed and feeling frustrated.