Walking in the Spirit...............lampwicke xxx

Forgiveness Learned ["Walking in the Spirit"!] - admin @ 02:51:49
10-14-01

There was a time when anger ruled my soul.This was a learned thing from my father.He was poor in mind and spirit,never really understood happiness of any kind.Throughout my life that anger would surface,just like his explosive uncaring nature.It seems now God within me has saved the worst,teaching for now.It feels appropriate at this time of life.My son also has learned what I wished him not to.When he is basically selfish,I see me I see my father.We confronted tonite,and after it was all over.I sat down,and asked God to help me to find a wayto handle this episode.This is something I’ve never done before.But the peace was there throughout the words.I saw no reason to waste the chance to reason.I looked for excuses for him,and his actions,for this is how he pushes my buttons.I realized he was wrong in what he was doing,and the option of harm coming to him triggered my dad instincts.I had to take many things into account,how he’s hurting,his future his youth what he’s always seen me do.He made a choice in his heart to do what he must.Concern for my feelings didn’t matter at the time.Only his pain then and there.This time I did it differently.I looked at how I felt, when I was his age.No,I really looked!I saw Jesus and wanted to stop the cycle.You know,the one that continues the forever wounding.The one that keeps us all distant,due to my own selfishness.I now know how I will handle it after he comes home.I will hug him,and tell him I love him,A process I don’t do enough of.I will also thank God,that he taught me real forgiveness."And be kind to one another,tenderhearted,forgivingone another,just as God in Christ forgave you."Ephesians 4:32

Maranatha, lampwicke xxx

Trees [General] - admin @ 02:49:34
10-24-01

I watch them move and bow down,some say the wind does that.I would rather believe like all creation,they humble themselves before their Lord.Who can say their roots aren’t kneeling underground.Another symbol of Gods majesty,taken for granted,almost invisablein mans eyes.Nevertheless his creationloved by Him,whispers of Him,knows Him.There will come a time when,all His creations will praise Him.Even the trees will sing of Him,this I believe.for like the tree of life in the garden,They will join us in heaven."And he shewed me a pure river of waterof life,clear as crystal,proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.In the midst of the street of it,and on eitherside of the river,was there the tree of life,whichbare twelve manner of fruits,and yielded her fruitevery month: and the leaves of the tree were forthe healing of the nations. Revelation 22:1-2Maranatha, lampwicke xxx

Qualities of God ["Walking in the Spirit"!] - admin @ 02:47:55
10-11-01
Over time,we two have walked far together.Through a failed marriage,and two fatherless children.To then begin a new walk in Christ,a new family.Those early years were happy and filled with love.I didn’t think things could get better,then God you replaced the children I had lost.In honor to you,I raised them in your ways.I did not go wrong this time.Then suffering the pain in her earthly body,she left here,to be with you,now together.I am beginning to see why you let me continue on.Our babies are still getting over their loss of her.Your babies Lord,many.....so many need to hear your words through me.I am useful to you,and all our children.There is purpose in us all by your grace. Holiness, encompasses your love,all theFruits of the Spirit,and all the wisdomyou possess,through your Word.....your Son.I love,....I hear,.....I Obey.“I will love thee, O Lord, my strength.”Psalms 18:1

Shalom, lampwicke xxx

"Rain" ["Walking in the Spirit"!] - admin @ 02:45:54
10-7-01
Seeking something of God for a friend one day,I asked for a word from Him.His Spirit smiled,and said “Latter Rain”.Now this was particular to this friend,called Divine.For 11 months,her and her family have been under attack.Many have prayed day and night.She alone has held tightly to her God,and for the Salvation of her loved ones.Her children near the breaking point,troubled in school,in heart,and in mind.A city where they lived corrupt in deep sin.Exposure there kills the hearts of many.Love of God a stranger there.Bearing the scorn of neighbours,Sinful, plotting against hertheir evil was a battle with God almighty.She stood in the gap for those she loved,and her God stood with her. Through the agony of this time,those she lovedGod guided through to Victory.Our great God has delivered them now,into this time of Latter Rain.Where she would have fallen back as many times beforeunder the pressure of our enemy, Her light began to shine.Since rain, both the latter and the former signifytokens of Gods forgiveness,I have seen Gods Grace,his loving forgivenessin action for my friend “Divine”.He has taught,all her family has learned; of such a loving God .I have no doubts as to their Salvation coming,for they have seen her God in action for them.They are enjoying now, His showers of blessings after the Latter Rains.

" And he said unto me,My grace is sufficient for thee:for my strength is made perfect in weakness.Most gladlytherefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,that the powerof Christ may rest upon me."2 Corinthians 12:9

Maranatha, lampwicke xxx