Holding Hands with the Almighty

Why would I ever want to run ahead?

Why would I ever want to lag behind?

Why would I ever wander?

Why would I ever let go?

Have I learned anything by walking on my own way?

Can I remember the confusion?

Do I recall the unsettled feelings?

Was it worth it? 

Was it a waste of time?   

Did I really go anywhere?

Did it further me on My Journey Home?

I wonder how much of my experienced pain and agony in life 

was simply because I let go of His hand!

https://youtu.be/HCx6MEdeli4

Straining Against the Bit

In the Scriptures today I found a verse that I have not thought of in a while

Psalm 32:9
Be not like the horse or the mule, which lack understanding, which must have their mouths held firm with a bit and bridle, or else they will not come with you.

I remember my early years as a Christian, when I first began to hear His voice.  I remember "straining against the bit" wanting my own way over the Lords.

Today it makes me sad that I resisted like that.  Sad because I wasted so much time and energy struggling to have my own way and also sad that I could spurn such a Good Good Father;  God who has been always faithful, a constant companion, a wonderful Husband and Captain of my life.

He and I have talked about this.
He's been able to remove the reigns from my head as I have learned that there is NO BETTER WAY to go!
Where He leads me I will follow

https://youtu.be/LjLCRU3Xkiw

Stop Look and Listen

Today some friends were talking about how to make Godly decisions and how to "hear" the Holy Spirit's voice.

I saw a picture

I was walking with a child and came to a street, it was busy and we needed to cross.  

I got down on eye level with this young one and said; 

"this is important...Look at me.  

We never run into the street, even if it's not busy.  

We must ALWAYS.... 

STOP. LOOK AND LISTEN!"

Friend are you wondering what your next "step' is?

stop look and listen!

He will tell you!

You will hear!

Stop in your tracks.....There is never anything so urgent that we cannot stop!

Pull yourself away and intentionally 

STOP

Spend sometime in the Word.  

LOOK

ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN THE BOOK

If you're not sure ask a friend or google a topic!

and then 

LISTEN

Seek counsel.  Proverbs 15:22

Don't be embarrassed or proud.

These are the disciplines and ways of those that walk successfully with God.  

They do what ALL MUST DO!

https://youtu.be/1zo3fJYtS-o

I LOVE YOU!

The Sweet Holy Spirit

While sitting in Bible Study this morning some questions were raised about this Person in the Godhead. 

As I recall the first 10 years of my christian life seemed Holy Spirit void.  

Is that possible? 

Just because I don't bring recognition to Him does that negate His Existence?

In John 14:26 Jesus is referring to the Holy Spirit Who would present Himself after Jesus' resurrection, "but the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name"

A picture came to my mind this morning as I sat in study.  

I saw 3 seats.  

God sat in the first, Jesus the second and the Holy Spirit the third.

I pictured myself going before them in prayer. 

I recognized God as my Husband. [Isaiah 54:5]

I brought my request directly to Him.  

Jesus listened intently and, leaning into The Father  began to speak on my behalf as my Advocate and Defender. 

 It was wonderful to feel so taken care of.  

The Holy Spirit sat quietly staring at me, waiting to be recognized.  

I could tell He had something to say to me but He waited and did not interfere.  

His steady gaze followed me with deep compassion written on His face.  

I felt His desire to speak.  

"Holy Spirit"?  I said.  

He stood up and came to me and wrapping His Arms around me in a gentle comforting hug, He began to whisper in my ear.  

He counseled me.

 He comforted me.  

He imparted Wisdom.

He gave me ideas as to where to go, who to see, what to say.

As I listened I knew it was my decision as always.  

I could heed or continue on my way "leaning to my own understanding" Proverbs 3:5

I have to admit though, I felt a supernatural tug to follow HIs Instruction!

I leaned in to His equipping.  

I spent some time in His embrace and did not try to hurry what He was doing and saying.

He promised to walk with me through my troubles and travels.

He said He'd even help my memory recall His words!

I invited Him to be my Constant Companion and asked to be accountable to Him.  

He promised to help me, convict me and guide me if I trusted Him .  

Be assured His ways are always  flavored with the Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23




So my friend,  Look to the Left and Don't leave Him out!  Jesus sent Him INTENTIONALLY for YOU!

John 14: 15-27
John 16: 5-15
Romans 8:1-17
Galatians 5:16-26