…I have a decision to make

…and everything inside of me, and around me,  seems to be motioning for me to make that decision (I still don’t know what that decision is) and I find myself looking all over the place trying to find some kind of decision that needs to be made.

I know He knows what that decision, and I still haven’t asked him what the decision is that I should be making, we don’t call Him, all knowing for nothing. I wouldn’t get over myself going out on a limb without checking with Him, only to land myself in a pool of sinking sand, without a soul in sight to help pull me from it

till next time,
easy does it

Tough love (2)
‘Forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ Luke 23:34
One author points out that satan is the enemy, not the person you’re dealing with! The real battle is against the forces of wickedness (See Ephesians 6:12). Satan wants you to think it’s your battle alone, and act like you’re separate from God. No, ‘The battle is the Lord’s’ (1 Samuel 17:47). He’s in it with you. So, what should you do? 1) Pray for the abuser. People who continually hurt others are in bondage to their own sin. While that in no way excuses them, it gives you insight into how to pray for them. God intended these relationships for good, but they’re undermined by alcohol, anger, and other counterfeits satan uses to destroy fellowship and family. Pray for the abuser to become the person God intended. 2) Take a firm stand. You may need group support and a mediator present for an intervention. God’s light can penetrate the deepest darkness with hope, restoration, and reconciliation, and when that happens it’s a quicker path to healing. Nevertheless you need to take a firm stand, and if need be, get others to help you. 3) Ask God, ‘Should I stay or go?’ It would be na?ve to suggest that an intervention, sprinkled with prayer, will suddenly change everything. Some people respond to confrontation; some are melted by God’s love. But many remain toxic and abusive, even when confronted in love, forgiven, and drenched in grace. You may need to end the relationship, as difficult as that may be. Remember, it’s not your job to change the person, and it’s not a failure on your part if they don’t change, even when they’re confronted with God’s love and truth.
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…are we hardwired to be good at following the wrong directions?

I feel ike I’ve been on quite the road trip, happy to be back, a little exhausted from the psychological and emotional roller coaster, will tell you all about as soon as I can,and yes, it’s true, I have missed you, terribly, glad to be back. I hope you’ve been well

till next time,
easy does it

Thumps
‘Count it all joy.’ James 1:2
Max Lucado writes: ‘When a potter bakes a pot he checks its solidity by pulling it out of the [furnace] and thumping it. If it ’sings,’ it’s ready. If it ‘thuds,’ it’s put back in. Character is also checked by thumping…Late night phone calls…grouchy teachers…burnt meals…flat tires…’you’ve-got-to-be-kidding’ deadlines. Thumps trigger the worst in us…They aren’t big enough to be a crisis, but if you get enough of them, watch out. Traffic jams…long lines…empty mailboxes…dirty clothes on the floor…Thump. Thump. Thump. How do you respond? Do you sing or do you thud? Jesus said, ‘People speak the things that are in their hearts’ (Luke 6:45 NCV), and there’s nothing like a good thump to reveal the true nature of a heart…it’s not in momentary heroics, but in the thump-packed humdrum of day-to-day living. If you’ve a tendency to ‘thud’ more than you ’sing,’ take heart. There’s hope for us ‘thudders.’ Begin by thanking God …not a half-hearted thank-you…but a rejoicing, jumping-for-joy, thank-you from the bottom of your heart. James says: ‘Count it all joy when you fall into various trials…the testing of your faith produces patience.’ God’s doing the thumping…for your own good…You’re going to be tested…you might as well learn from the thumps. See it as an opportunity to develop patience and persistence. Each thump helps or hurts you, depending on how you use it. Be aware of ‘thump-slumps’…For all of us there are times during the week when we can anticipate an unusual amount of thumping. Handle them head on…bolster yourself with extra prayer… don’t give up…and remember no thump is disastrous. All thumps work together for good when you love and obey God.
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