Being put on hold.

Having to stand by happens more often than we like. The good news is that we can change our approach to waiting. Instead of waiting on circumstances outside your control, wait instead for God. Understand that He is the one requiring you to wait, and always for good reason. Trust His wisdom, and embrace the waiting with creative energy.

“The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” Lam.3.25 Conversations Within ts 5/3/2023

Becoming…a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self.” Michelle Obama

When I look in the mirror, I realize that there is too much of who I am, and not enough of the person I want to be. I am becoming, that’s for certain. Jesus is making sure of that. That was the deal when I invited HIm into my heart. I can see His life growing me, and my life changing from worm into winged beauty.

“Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is” 1Jo.3.2 Conversations Within ts 5/2/2023

Is it not the blessing of the persecuted to see transforming grace in those that are persecuting them?

 Jesus has made it clear that we should be willing to suffer persecution for the cause of love, but He never asks us to persecute anyone for any reason. There is no place for persecution in the heart of those who name His name and walk in the Way of His love.

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus Conversations Within ts 4/30/2023

“There are moments when you feel trapped, ill at ease. A year later the same feeling can turn out to be the theme of a book.” Françoise Sagan

Ever felt trapped? Ill health, hard times, failing relationships, so many circumstances can leave us feeling this way. I appreciate that God will use such times to deepen our experience of His kind intentions. In this wondrous light, all hardship is His hand, stern at times, but always with the eternal purposes of His love. Appreciate the eddies as well as the flow.

“You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Ps.139.5 Conversations Within ts 4/30/2023 

“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” Jack Sparrow

 I do not have control over everything that happens, but I do have control over my response to it. Approach life in control of your attitude, and discover that joy and abundance are found within you, not outside you.

“I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly.” Jesus Conversations Within ts 4/28/2023