No Judgment
Judgment can be a ravenous wolf or subtle like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It finds its way into the fold any way it can and even whispers through the veil of many prayers. Variations of the “thank God I’m not like other men” prayer abound. I want to see that when I judge another I judge myself. It is a two-edged sword and I cannot have one without the other. When I draw conclusions about you, I pronounce judgment and execute a sentence upon myself to perform in opposition of that which I have judged. It can be as simple as saying “you are messy” and...
Read MoreResurrection Day!
The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances. ~Robert Flatt Happy Resurrection Day to all my beloved. I miss our traditional sunrise service and Easter breakfast. I am so happy that Michele and Eric are hosting one of their own; my heart aches to be there. I am going to wake up early, go out on my deck, watch the sunrise, and celebrate my Lord’s resurrection! In any case, I will be with the California crew in spirit and remembering all the joy that is ours in Christ. Heartfelt salutations are pointed...
Read MoreLay it Down
When beliefs are tested the ground seems unstable. I trust this place with the Lord whether or not I comprehend the landscape. He has removed any liaison between us and is positioning me in His direct line of fire. I am free to name the prescribed beliefs that I have trouble swallowing. As I describe my symptoms to the Lord I am trusting His diagnosis. Contradictions, disagreements, and interpretive differences are not symptomatic of a fatal flaw or a spiritual disease. He is forming a revelation that is mine to contain and communicate as Christ in me. Subject matter and delivery style may...
Read MoreNothing and Everything
I thank God for each eye-opening experience. There is darkness in the interior realm that only He can use! Until He brings the light I remain darkened about the cause or source of the disturbances I feel. Today, I glory in the paradox of being the cause of nothing and of everything. God is at work in me, of this I am certain. Nothing changes in me apart from Him. He is my awakening and my continued slumber. When I finally see what I could not see it feels like I could have seen it sooner…but I could not. Conditions (painful and other) create my preparedness to see, to let go, and to...
Read MoreIn the Shadow
I recognize His vigilance eclipsing as me. Christ is the watcher and observer within. He bends this heart to trust the Father, the Faithful One who reveals each step. To rest soundly in the mind of Christ is to quietly let go of the impulse to interpret or decode life, or to take impulsive actions in response to uncomfortable happenings. A train is being derailed in my life for which I am eternally grateful. I recently noticed how pain from old wounds continually resurfaced. Any resemblance to that which caused the initial infliction could stir familiar feelings in me. It”s...
Read MoreBreaking Ties
It can take a while to recognize the adversary because he comes disguised as my very own thoughts. Grim thoughts take me down a dark road into a forest of negative feelings and emotions. I don’t have to follow where they want to lead. Rebel thoughts and emotions are subdued by the life of Christ as I discern His impulses within me. He prompts the quick release of a negative thought and through union awareness I yield the natural corresponding impetus to let it go. I cast down imaginations, recognizing them for the poison they are. Erroneous, lie infested thoughts will lead me...
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