Category: Book Bits

One day as I observed the thick layer of dust on every surface in my home… Dust is my friend. It shows me that I don’t value it. I don’t measure it. I don’t get run by it. The exterior doesn’t run the interior. The interior is in charge. The unseen. The unobservable. The inner being. The hidden.

Beth (B) – Holy Spirit, what does John 15 say about me? Say about you in me? Say about You? Lord help me receive the message you yearn for me to hear and embrace in this word – John 15:4a (TPT) “So you must remain in life-union with me, for I remain in life-union with you.” B –

John 5:6 (TPT) When Jesus saw him lying there, he knew that the man had been crippled for a long time. So Jesus said to him, “Do you truly long to be healed?” (Footnote: Jesus is asking the crippled man if he is ready to abandon how he sees himself and now receive the faith for his healing.)

God (G) – Be still. So much going on. Rest with me and sit and watch it unfold. I AM in charge. You can safely relax and just receive. Receive me – my wisdom. Holy Spirit is busy – very busy, showing. It is time for you to see and the display is glorious. I want you to

1 John 3:2 (TPT) Beloved, we are God’s children right now; however, it is not yet apparent what we will become. But we do know that when it is finally made visible, we will be just like him, for we will see him as he truly is. Beth (B) – It’s interesting to think about Lord – the

Philippians 4:7-8 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Beth (B) – I want

1 John 3:18 (GNT) My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action. B – Yikes, back to the ‘I love you’ – not just words and talk. How I have longed for the words and talk to be true even when the actions have contradicted.

Neglect is real in the world. It is not real in the kingdom of God. Overcoming neglect in the world is only possible by overwhelming love from God. The passion of Jesus for me overcomes the rampage of neglect on my heart. The ravishing love of Jesus overcomes the ravaging neglect. It does. Really. Letting Jesus in. Overwhelming

Beth (B) – Now God wants to showcase himself through my words. He wants this to be about Him not me. He wants glory and He can use my words for His glory. Can I step off familiar? Guarding the place. What am I standing on? What am I guarding? I see Jesus holding my elbow and guiding