A good bit of the time, we just don’t know. This is reason enough to keep quiet. Because of this, it is often wise to stop our thoughts at the door of our mouth, but wiser still to dismiss every “i know more than you” thought.
“God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.” Ecc.5 Conversations Within” ts Oct 24, 2026
I understand from Jesus that God governs everything, that no one can achieve anything unless God the Father grants it. Jesus spoke these words to Pontius Pilate just before he handed Him over to be crucified. I will certainly vote, but my hope, and my focus is to pray that whoever God appoints over the U.S. will be a means of grace, even if His grace comes in the form of Judgment.
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There are so many opportunities to bring relief to the oppressed. Oppression abounds in this world. Lord make me a relief worker. Do not waste energy, roll up your sleeves, pitch in and help when and wherever you are. Live the transforming power of love.
“I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed—and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors. ” Ecc.4 Conversations Within” ts
When my time comes, I want to be found living life as God intends. I do not need to be concerned about when my time will come. My concern should be that I am where I am supposed to be, doing what I am supposed to do, and that is doing what pleases Him. The best way to ensure that is to do it now.
"Moreover, no one knows when their hour will come…” Ecc.9 Conversations Within” ts
I am content. I may not understand many things that God allows to happen in this place, but I bow not only to His wisdom, but His goodness. I am learning to trust Him, even if I do not understand His ways.
“Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.” Job 11 Conversations
