Greetings from the front porch. I know you are loving this amazing weather.
I certainly am. Aside from the huge storm we had last night for a few hours it has been beautiful.

This morning I spent some time with the Lord that was so good I have to share a little of what He so graciously reminded me of.

You know those times when you struggle with your thought life? I notice it more when I purpose to "be a light not a judge." Whats up with that??? I strive to do as Paul instructs us in Philippians 4. In verse 8 he says, "think on things that are true and good and right. Think pure and lovely thoughts and dwell on the fine good things in others." (NLT)  I so want my thoughts to be pure don't you? I have this way down in my knower that God is not pleased when I don't change the channel and let unhealthy thoughts rotate in my head.

Well, I was convicted in my prayer time and I asked Him to help me. I confessed what I knew was sin and asked for His forgiveness. Then I picked up a book I often use and at the bottom of the daily reading there was a suggested reading to go to in the back, here's what I found. "Abide in Me"----what an incredible invitation! This was such a reminder to me..something I have known as a safe guard to keep me in that place of obedience and love. "Abiding"

Think of this promise in John 15:7... If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you.

It is the abiding that is the key to a life that can pray down heaven...abiding in Christ..." it means to depend on Him, enjoying our spiritual union with Him and allowing Him to meet our needs. As we abide in Christ we experience the life of Christ as our own. Life that is fresh, pure, joyous, fruitful, free of anxiety, and full of faith.
Life that is wrapped up in the desires that are on God's heart." R.M.

Now isn't that so much better than letting our minds camp on, stinkin thinkin?

I love the reminder I heard from a godly women that was a mentor of mine, she said, "if you are struggling with fear, doubt, unbelief or you can't get your mind off yourself, or off someone else, then you better check up on your abiding." What that has taught me is... I need more time with the ONE who loves me best and knows my greatest need is Him")

Lets accept Jesus' words..."without Me you can do nothing" ---that is, nothing significant in God's eyes. Turn and trust Him...saying, Thank You that You are my life!

I changed the channel to...love...ahhh...my heart is at peace.


Next time you are struggling with your thoughts, check up on your abiding! You just might need a little Jesus time. Go ahead...meet with Him..in His presence is fullness of joy.

Simply His,
Alta Lynn