Better to drive than to be driven--free to make choices but not ruled by them.

It is one thing to be a person of purpose and another to be driven by a purpose. One lives with deliberation and direction and the other is driven, held captive in the backseat, and often winds up on the wrong road burned out. Rise each day as a master of what you choose to do, not as a slave to it.

“Choose this day whom you will serve…” Josh.24 Conversations Within” ts 9/30/2019

God’s faithfulness is said to surround Him because when all is gathered around Him, everything will reflect His faithfulness.

Consider all the expressions of God’s faithfulness. The sun rose this morning. I rose this morning. I rose well fed, safe and next to the one I love. As one brother puts it, “Lord give me the eyes to see exactly what it’s worth, and I will be the richest man on earth.”

“Your faithfulness also surrounds You.” Ps.89.8 NKJV Conversations Within” ts 9/26/2019

“I have no faith in my faith. My faith is in the faithful God.” Leonard Ravenhill

I cannot always count on my faithfulness but I can always count on my Father's. He keeps His word. He helps me keep mine. I appreciate the patience He has with me while I learn the ropes of trusting and doing what He says. I find great comfort knowing that despite my fickleness--my wife calls its being “wishy washy,” God faithfulness is the one constant I can always count on.

God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Heb.13.5 Conversations Within” ts 9/25/2019

“When it comes to relationships, remaining faithful is never an option, it is a priority. Loyalty is everything.” Unknown

Take whatever measures are necessary to protect the health of your connections to the people you love. Your relationship with God, your marriage, your children, and your friendships are the matters that matter most. Build walls of protection around them. Insure your integrity by doing whatever is needed to insure your commitments. Never put yourself in a position that could even temp you to compromise your promises to the people you love.

"The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their double dealing." Prov.11.3 Conversations Within” ts 9/24/2019

“Faithfulness lives where love is stronger than instinct.” Paul Carvel

Humans naturally have an appetite for food, drink, sex, and a host of other things. And even though these are natural, if left unchecked, and uncontrolled, natural desires can become unhealthy and cause us a great deal of hurt and heartache. It is not always wise to follow your instincts. A mature love seeks what is good, and faithfulness keeps us from settling for less. Live under the influences of love, not the instincts of lust and desire.

“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” Prov.3.3 Conversations Within” ts 9/23/2019