Welcome to my new blog-post!
A new month begins and we’re into the fifth week of spring
already. Praise God!
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| surrounded by the cherry blossoms of spring |
It’s lovely to see evidence of spring all around us. I had a
lovely surprise the other day to see a few flowers in my garden. It was totally
unexpected because I had not paid any attention to my garden for a long time.
But my lack of efforts in the garden did not stop the flowers from growing. As long as the seeds were alive in the soil they will always respond to
the season that God had intended for them to bloom in. Now isn’t that a good thought!
Nothing
can stop the progress of something that is in its season. You maybe feeling smothered or stuck in that place
where you are in; whether it’s your marriage, work, ministry, relationship or any other
areas of your life. God desires for us
to flourish in our season and we need to be obedient and give up the reins to
God.
Listen to what the prophet Isaiah 43:19 says, “"Behold,
I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it?
I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.”
How do we flourish in our season? Our mere human efforts are limited. We need to look at the words we are speaking? Words are powerful. The Bible
says, Life and death is in the power of the tongue. Someone said Gods' Word is pregnant with potential and with power. Therefore, in order to flourish and thrive in our season, we need to listen to the words of Jesus, “The Spirit alone gives eternal
life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken
to you are spirit and life.” (John 6:63).
Let us pray :
Heavenly Father,
We pray that we will place our trust in You and Your Word rather than in the words of others that do not line up with your truth. Forgive us for spending too much time trusting in our own plans, thinking and ideas rather than taking your Word into our hearts and living by it. We pray that in the Name of Jesus, who is the Living Word, Amen.
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Gary and Linda Palmer wrote:
ReplyDeleteLoved this blog, dear Lome, and the rose is gorgeous! I have noticed that since I was diagnosed with Scleroderma by my doctor, back in 2007, that my relationship with the Lord Jesus has flourished. . .the Holy Spirit is now like the breath I breathe. . .I'm in tears now, as He is overwhelming me with His presence, as I'm typing.
In 2011, a year after we got together in Hawaii, I noticed that the symptoms of that disease had totally diminished. Today I still suffer pain, daily, in my feet and hands, but I know that God will heal them too, as I continue to speak the Word of God, out-loud, over my body. "You have been healed by His wounds." 1 Peter 2:24b. . . .one of my favorites!
Thanks so much for your prayers over the past 4 years, Lome. . .I know they have brought about healing in my body. I praise God for His flourishing presence in me. . . I LOVE HIM SOOOOOO MUCH!!
Love you dear sister,
Linda
Thanks Gary and Linda,
ReplyDeletePraise God! Thanks for sharing your testimony.
Powerful testimony to the glory of our God!
God bless you!
We are embarking into autumn and soon to be close to winter in Canada Salome, I was so confused by 'spring' post. Bless you and thank you for a poignant blog post. My husband and I are seeking the will of our Lord with much desire to be obedient. His faithfulness is shining forth in very concrete ways! I'm so completely amazed and thankful! This was perfect for today!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the comment Delia, I'm thankful to God that 'flourish in the season' meant something for you and your husband. May the Lord's faithfulness continue to shine on you. God bless you! .
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