Gift of Choice
A while back I found myself overwhelmed by all the choices I have to make each day, afraid of making the “wrong” choice, and wishing I had but one option to choose from. Later, in a time of prayer and surrendering this dilemma to Father, I realized I had it all wrong. It is Father Himself who has given us choice… As a relational, and even intimate, Gift. And in learning to choose, and embracing each choice WITH Him, we are actively stepping into who He has created us to be, co-choice makers (that is, Those who find joy in choosing WITH Him in anticipation of experiencing Him within each choice). What distinguishes this from a rebellious act, is this is something we do WITH Him, and He WITH us. It is an opening ourselves up to Him fathering us through each choice,...
Part 1 – Gifts of Joy (Intro)
The journey into joy of an ordinary, not so ordinary life! Ordinary, because what two lives are ever really the same. Not so ordinary, because the story of my life has often colored outside the lines of what our society calls normal. There are many, many ways we can define joy. This page merely lists a few that have become a very real and present reality for me, and my family… As well as a growing journal of just some of the Gifts of Joy we have experienced throughout our normal, not so normal days past. Joy is realizing that: ~ All the good in our day is a gift from Him who loves us more than we can possibly imagine; ~ Every time something bad almost happens, it was our Heavenly Father protecting us; ~ When our prayers are answered, it is Father attentively...
Overcoming Difficulties
As soon as your mind gets snagged up by a difficulty, thank Him for how He has helped you overcome a similar “Problem” in your past! Then ask Him for how to handle THIS new situation! Be sure to thank Him for this problem itself! For hidden in the solving of each new difficulty, is the opening of all kinds of doors and new opportunities! And remember, when you choose to do all these things With Him, He will be With You! He will not leave you to face it alone! (Jesus Calling – May 11) (2 Chronicles 15:2)
God is the Giver of All Things
General definition for “Giver”: one who graciously/generously… delivers to the control of, hands out to, does not withhold from, releases to or on the behalf of, grants allowance or permission to, applies energy and/or resources on behalf of, reveals or expose oneself to, and/or places in the possession of another. Specific definition for “All Things”: healing, direction, help, honor, forgiveness, wisdom, strength, authority, breath, attention, mercy, justice, power, provision, purpose, favor, wisdom, etc. (John 16:23-24) And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy...