"I never wake up in a bad mood. ” “Rules for living to 100” Dick van Dyke

There are people who have lived long lives without following Van Dyke's positive disposition and example. Of course living to be a hundred addicted and oppressed by a critical, judgmental and bitter spirit is hardly living a full and rich life. Learn to dance to the tune of a cheerful heart and breathe the fresh air of joy and peace.

“All the days of the oppressed are miserable, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.” Prov.15 Conversations Within” ts 7/10/26

“but though God knows all contingencies, He Himself knows nothing contingently.” R.C. Sproul

God's knowledge is absolute. He knows everything that is uncertain to us, but His knowledge of everything is perfect and certain. There is no future possible happening that is unknown to Him and that is not ordered by His sovereignty. Coupled with the knowledge that God is love, is to find that greatest security.

“...and if a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where the tree falls, there it will lie.” Ecc.11 Conversations Within” ts 7/8/26

People often say motivation doesn't last. Neither does bathing—that's why we recommend it daily. " Zig Ziglar

Jesus told us to pray for daily bread. Some things need repeating everyday to affect the goodness that God intends. In truth I need to remind myself every hour to keep in step with the Spirit. My feet stray off the path so easily. The good news is that I have a built-in reminder to get back in step. The peace is gone and I want it back.

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 Conversations Within” ts 7/8/26

“Stupid is as stupid does.” Forest Gump

I wake up some mornings feeling really dumb about some of the stuff I do, and more often than I should. There are many things I do not like about myself, I am acquiring a new taste for how I want to live life. Thank you Lord Jesus, “The page is still turning. The ink isn’t dry.”

“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.” Prov.12.1 Conversations Within” ts 7/7/26

“Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them.” Elisabeth Elliot

I have unanswered questions, but can truthfully say that most if not all of them do not stress me.  I ask for daily bread each day, and when God chooses not to explain certain things to me, I take it that what I don’t understand I do not need in my present circumstances.

“Give us this day, our daily bread.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 7/6/26