Loving and Faithful

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

Beth (B) – Feeling a little edgy this a.m. God (G) – Lay low. Ok to set it aside. Let us be together today. Eyes on me. B – Ok Lord. How? G – Be still. Let me show you today. B – Ok. Where do you want me? G – Let’s sit still. B – OK I

Beth (B) – Lord what does all look like to you – I judge, opinion on myself instead of resting and believing you have a plan and a purpose in all – in every place. I want to get out of your way – Lord? Isaiah 42:6-9 “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take

Many many days And many many ways Beauty from ashes Resounding gong With love it becomes a song I Am is true His way is sure He has a plan And it is supremely, incredibly, amazingly good It is true.  Excerpt from An Encourager’s Heart

Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Beth (B) – Lord, I am not as close to you as I choose to be. I want to be closer – I want to choose more – my heart needs more Jesus. My heart needs closer. I have always –

What does it look like to do things because they are from my heart, leading with love, and not for any reason but to glorify God? To be love and not expect any response. Not to need any approval. Not to need anything from any person. What does that look like? Settled. Full of Peace. Joy. On purpose.

What would cause a person to put it on the places, all the places I see it? Why? It is identity. It is the longing in every heart that wants to be known, to leave our mark, to make a difference, to be something. But what a broken, ugly version of display it is. God created these desires