Musings by Diane 10.17.10

All of us have in life have things in our lives that bring us down…depression, illness, grief, relationships, fear, bitterness, guilt…you name it. At times we are rendered unmovable by the pain it will take to get up. We know we need to get up for our own well being, but the excruciating effort it will take discourages us. The easiest thing in life is to do is nothing, but doing nothing is the very thing that will steal life away from us. Sometimes, we have those that care & encourage us. Often it’s a private struggle, there’s no one there but us & God. God gives us times of rest & healing…He applies His soothing balm to our hurting souls. He gives us strength, courage & determination to get up once again. It is time…we need to break free of what is keeping us down & we’re the only one who can make that happen.

Musings by Diane 10-03-10

People make mistakes & say or do things they did not mean to. Are you that perfect that you cannot forgive them? Unforgiveness is a testament to pride but to forgive is a testament to your ability to love beyond yourself. If you want to understand the VERY heart of God, then forgive someone!

“And be ye kind one to an…other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Eph 4:32

“So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” John 8:7

Musings by Diane 09-26-10

Always take the time to seek God. Allow Him to implant His will & way into your life. Take time for Him to speak to you about the issues you are facing & what you should do next. Don’t be surprised if He leads you in a way that you hadn’t thought of or intended. Also, don’t be surprised when His plans produce a far …greater result than yours would have; after all, He is God!!

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts; nor are your ways, My ways…for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9

Musings by Diane 09.21.10

Have you ever witnessed a skilled craftsman going into an old broken down home & restoring it into something fabulous? God is the master of restoration, taking the broken & damaged …making them beautiful. Are there some things in your life that could use a little work? Allow yourself to be God’s next fixer upper project.

Musings by Diane

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29