What has YOUR love?

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Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2

The truth is, I love a lot of things. Sappy romantic comedies, family game nights, the color orange….the list goes on and on. And none of these are bad things, by any means. It is a good thing to be surrounded by people you love and things that make you happy.

But if it was all stripped away, where would your heart be? Still pining for the things you’ve lost? Or focused on the things above?

God has blessed us with many treasures on earth. But that’s not where our heart, our affection, should lie. It should rest in Him and Him alone.

The kingdom of God is in the hearts of man. Is YOUR heart one of them?

Oh Dear, the Departed

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1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils….

I’ve heard this verse for years but never has it seemed more relevant than now.

The world is teaching us principles that are contrary to the word of God. Our children are being indoctrinated with the devil’s ideology. Many Christians are finding it easier to go with the flow than to take a stand for Christ.

Beware! You cannot depart from the faith and still remain a joint-heir with Christ. You cannot give heed to seducing spirits and retain the promise of eternal life.

Do not give in now. Do not become part of the great falling away just because it’s easier now.

Rest on the promises of God. Eternity is infinitely longer than our time on earth. Don’t lose your future with the Lord by bailing now.

Don’t depart from the faith….in your words, beliefs, or actions. Stand strong!

A Mother’s Love…times a billion

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I love heart-to-heart conversations with my children. The older they get, the fewer and further between they become. They are, after all, young adults finding their own paths in this world.

Still, it’s a treat for a mom when one of her kids wants to just sit and share what’s on their mind. For me, it rarely happens on the phone but often does when we are together in person.

My middle daughter is a prime example.

She won’t reach out by phone but the conversations we have when I visit are deep and meaningful. They often end with her wondering why she didn’t come to me sooner.

Quite simply, I always understand. I made her; she’s a part of me. And my love for her holds no condemnation, no matter what the circumstances.

I wonder why she would even doubt that.

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Lately, I’ve been going through some trials. Some annoying (a floor that is in a perpetual state of being refinished), some frustrating (a car that took its last breath), and some scary (a needed surgery I can’t afford).

I’ve done my best to practice everything I’ve preached. Be patient; the floor won’t be like this forever. Be grateful; my husband has a new truck and doesn’t mind driving me anywhere I need to go. Have faith; the Lord can provide the money needed for surgery or heal it to where I don’t even need surgery.

But sometimes I’m just overwhelmed and I retreat into a world of fiction in books and television shows. The more I escape, the less I talk to the Lord. Then I become ashamed and retreat even more.

I found myself in this very place a couple of weeks ago. It had been several days since I’d prayed and I was scared. What will He say to me? Does He hate me? Is he disappointed in me?

I approached Him with great trepidation.

I ended the conversation with great relief.

It hadn’t been a one-sided conversation. I listened to the words He spoke deep within my heart. Words full of love and understanding. Words that made feel loved and understood. Words that soothed my troubled soul.

Why didn’t I do that sooner? What was I so afraid of? When has He ever not understood?

All of a sudden, I thought about my daughter. I’m just like her, I thought. When will I learn?

I understand a mother’s love. I’ve been a mother for over half my life.

It’s time I started realizing that the Father’s love is even greater.