Welcome to Heartstrings

The title of this little message is something that I need to ask myself. Yes, today is sunny and bright and that is when my juices flow to do something beautiful. To be inspired is one thing. To follow through with that inspiration can be another. Time won't stop just so I can finally begin a new project or exert myself in exercise, which I really need to keep moving this older body. But first...

The weather projection is for snow by the end of this week. Today, it sure feels like Springtime. Taking care of the physical is one thing. To take care of the spiritual aspect of my life is another, most important thing. So, I want to challenge you with the same scriptures I was challenged with this morning. More than life itself is the relationship with the Living Word, Jesus Christ. You may not see the difference in spending the time in His presence, but keep it up! His word is never one to fail. The evidence will show to others by your face and the tone of your voice. I like to say, the tone of my spirit. What does that sound like?

Without any further chatter, I present to you the Source of Living Water. Fresh Life and joy regardless of your circumstances.

To keep our focus on Jesus. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obediant to Christ."

Isaiah 26:3 says, "You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You."

So, what are you waiting for? For a better turn in the weather? For a promotion or a thumbs up on social media? For more money? The list, well, you each have your own. Right? What about now? You might be waiting for bad news to drop. Our nation is ripe for falling. What are you waiting for? How about what you can do today? 

Is your heart steadfast, trusting in the Lord? Or, are you afraid of the things man can do?

Focus on the Lord! Creator of heaven and earth. He sees to the very parts of your heart and mind. You know the ones you think are hidden? They are not! That should make your soul shudder to think of even trying to hide from the One Who made you! What are you waiting for?

Psalm 28:7 says, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song."

Matthew 6:34 says, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Psalm 56:3-4 says, "When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?"

What are you waiting for? Trust is as simple as giving a hug to someone you love. Or, letting them come into your home. Or, sharing the things of your heart over a cup of tea.

The Lord says to each of us today, "I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will brgin you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15. God has done this for His chosen people, Israel. It is history now. He said it and then did it. He cannot lie.

We are His chosen through the blood of the Lamb. At the cross our sins were nailed and when Jesus rose from that grave it was victory over death! Why not put your trust in the God who gave His all for you? What are you waiting for?

Abundance is...Surely the Lord is in this place