Answers

God's love is so beautiful.

For many reasons, one being because He is God and I can trust Him and rest in Him.

The last few day's I've been asking Him for an answer to a question I had. I love the various ways that God answers.....

Yesterday I felt to go through a small pile of books I have, but not yet read, one being on the book of Joshua. I had picked this book up from Lifeline and it was around the time I was about to start my daily chronologically reading through the bible. I'm now at day 65. I had actually forgotten that I had picked this book up.

After reading the first chapter this morning, I happened to flick further on and open to the 2nd last chapter. On the 3rd page there is a scripture underlined. It was very much highlighted in various ways (like a beacon) with a red pen, and this scripture was the very answer to the question I had been asking God about. This marking, the only one in 4 pages.

I was really pleased as it was God showing me that He hears and knows.  It's in the details!

Orphan hearted and a sinner

For a long time in my life I was 'love poor'.

I had an orphan type spirit, I actually thought I was an orphan and spoke that over my life often as a child, wondering what had I done wrong to feel so unloved and left out.

My only answer was that I had been born.

I walked around like this for many years, but would manage to put on good show that I had it altogether. I actually told myself when very young, that I will just have to look after myself. I never asked for anything as I didn't want to be a burden.

So when I was saved, it was the knowledge of God's love for me that initially drew me - it was His love. That God loved me, that someone loves me.

It was not my sin or need of forgiveness, just His love for me; the me who thought I was unloved and my life wasn't worth anything.  The little girl who thought that at least my cat loves me! 

I do know that God was with me from young and that He knew of me. I grew up saying my prayers, reverent fear, and I remember saying to God one night in bed that I wanted to do things the right way according to Him. But I did not know His love.

So after the revelation of His love in 1997, it took me a while to understand Jesus, His Son.  I didn't get it at first, although I dearly wanted to. I had questions, Who would die for me? Why? I had no value in myself and was t looking from God's perspective and truth.

But the truth is God did send His only Son that whoever believes in Him would have eternal life. And I realised, His love was a double blessing, for not only did He love me, He died for me. I had to come to the understanding that I needed a Saviour not just for love, but so my sins and my separation from Him could be taken care of. That I would be made alive by His Spirit.

I had to understand that at all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, that at the core, as I compared myself to God and His ways, there was nothing good in me. Now, any good I do is all for and to the glory of God who has worked in me.

Every person needs this life transforming moment with God - a new heart and a born again spirit - the gift and the freedom in repentance.

What is Repentance - turning from my own way to following Jesus wholeheartedly. Which simply means to know His will and do His will, which is fulfilled by LOVE!  This re-uniting is called SALVATION!

Lonely Child to Mother in Faith

I wrote this on the previous post and am just now reading a word given to me in June 2016.


Somewhere between 9 and 11 years old I knew that I probably wouldn't have children.  Initially the reasons from my understanding were due to the pain, putting on weight and ultimately I thought, how can I love something that comes from my own body.  This was only because I felt so unloved myself and of so little value, so my weight was a focus and  coming from such poorness in love, how was I to love something that came from me?  I did sometimes say to myself that I will be the 'best Aunty' or maybe foster or adopt, but it depended on who I would marry.  I would also say that I would love others so that they never feel unloved the way that I did. At one point I asked the Lord to do whatever He wanted with me, including children. When saved I would say it is now up to my husband and I when we get married to decide if children were coming. That it wasn't just my decision. I wonder though now, that maybe it was the Lord's plan for me to not have my own children. I believe I have been healed from a lot. So at this time I can see in my life, through Christ, I will have children. Spiritual children.


The word is...


it was a prophetic evening and Bianca saw for me a lonely child and red dirt for the future. I said to David Reeves that the child was me. Then David spoke and said...


God is redeeming you and you will be a mother; a mother of faith to people. And God will give you people to love and give what you didn't have ( or you will give them what you didn't have) and you will love them and grow them.


When I heard this it rung so true as I know what was in my heart and what I have always said about children and loving people giving them what I never had, knowing how much it is needed!


I was so blessed hearing this and was teary. The red dirt, I have wondered whether I would go to the outback at some point. I love the outback and have seen glimpses of being in small churches that need Jesus!

God's LOVE

I decided last minute to go to a meeting here on the coast, oh am I so pleased I did.  God is so good!

 

I know it's a beautiful day but I didn't feel this till I sat inside the building for a while; such heart and revelation, I get a sense that spiritually, spring time is coming. ‪#‎greaterdepth‬. ‪#‎love‬

Love for the Father's Love. Loving Him loving me.

 

 

 

Since the above post on FB I have been thinking on the Father's love and at times receiving waves of His love and knowing that it is Him revealing His love to me.

 

The other day I was praying with a friend and I felt such peace and His presence.

 

Another time I was thinking about praying for others and I was seeing a picture of myself as a vessel to operate in the flow of God's love to people.  I could sense His presence again.

 

Today, I was reading about Jacob in the OT in Genesis and his journey and travels.

I have been reading about the altar's that are set up and given a name, and in Jacob's life events there were quite a few altar's and names given to specify certain events that had taken place.

 

One specifically, was where he set up an altar after he had come back to the promised land of Canaan. The Lord God declared that Jacob would receive the land and his offspring would inhabit the earth - which was the same declaration of the promise to Abraham, Jacob's Grandfather.

 

I was reading that although Jacob was originally named a deceiver, and I read through the situations he got himself into and out of, God still declared that He was with Jacob.  Later God changed his name to Israel.

 

So what did Jacob call this altar?   El Elohe Israil  which means - God, the God of Israel.

 

As I read the 'For thought and contemplation' section at the bottom of my daily reading it says:

 

Have you ever stopped everything and said this one thing to God - your name?  What is your name? Ego? Fear? Resentment? Self-pity?  A new name doesn't come until we say the old one.  In other words, confession is catharsis.

 

I thought about what still affects me.  Sometimes jealousy I think.  I have often felt like I missed out, even from a child.  So I guess there could be self-pity as well.

 

But even though I was thinking about my shortcomings and handing then over to God.  I know I have come a long way, and always guard myself and my thoughts from this old way of thinking, and in all of this pondering, I asked God "what is my name?"

 

As I was writing on the piece of paper, I wrote what flowed from my spirit which was ....

 

 Bernie - loved of God.

 

God really does love me and He is showing and confirming His love to me and wants me to operate in this love.  I believe I am understanding the 'greater depths' as I put in my post above.

 

Just yesterday I was speaking with some new Christians about sin and a lot of the scriptures referred to love.

 

Basically if we walk in love we won't sin or want to sin, and not walking in love produces sin.

 

So there was a discussion and encouragement to walk in love with people and for people to know that they are loved, unconditionally.  I think that it is sometimes difficult for people to grasp the love of God.  Part of this is to understand the love of God in Christ Jesus, our Saviour, Lord and King.  Part of this is to receive His love.  His love is not necessarily like the authority figures we have had in our lives - as they are not at times a very good indicator.

My prayer is that the Lord will start to reveal His love through me.  To touch people, love people and open people's hearts to His love with healing, and for them to be free and walk in all the fullness that is theirs in Christ Jesus.

 

Wow, to know that God would name me - 'loved of God'.  I like that name and am going to keep it!

What wonderful name has he called you - I bet it is something similar!!

 

 

 

 

Knowing you are loved by God does so much for your identity.

Our real identity comes from being a child of God and being loved by Him

 

 

 

 

Yes, I am truly loved.

 

 

Marriage

I like how when man (male and female) was created, God called them Adam (Mankind).

And then I love how Adam had the joy or authority in naming what God had created, including his helper comparable to him, and he named her Eve.

I also like how Eve was formed out of the rib of Adam, and I have always said to myself how a rib protects the heart. And from my perspective my respect would protect his heart and in a way, his ability to breathe.

So I see them protecting and loving each other the way God designed marriage to be.

A picture I would present to people I spoke to is that I would cup my hands together, palms facing one over each other (fingers to wrist) and say when respect and love come together they cup together beautifully with room in the middle.

So the picture below kind of shows that perspective. Her motivating factor is love and his respect, and that is not to rule out the opposite for each other but it is what leads.

For her, love will lead but it includes respect, and for him, respect leads, but it also includes love.

If he feels respect you are loving him and if she feels love, you are respecting her.

Lol, this is coming from someone who has never been married but it is just what God has shown me.

So, I pray for divine love and care to be in your marriages today and always. Draw from His presence as you give to each other. Be kind be gentle, be love!

For those who have loved and yet lost, I'm sorry, no condemnation.❤

Miracles

You, every one of you are God the Father's special miracles. His miracle working power has given you life where there was no light or life in or of yourself.

 

He formed you and then (in Christ) He transforms you.

 

 

 

 

 

I wrote the above on my FB page and had the hashtag   #believe

 

Here I will elaborate further...

 

The scripture that I was going to add to #believe was Rom 10:13

 

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved

 

It is very important, although a miracle - our birth - who we are - we being thought of before time by God, and our form and frame fashioned by Him, the miracle of a new birth still awaits us.

 

Salvation in Christ.

 

Yes, He formed you and then (in Christ - the new birth) He transforms you.

 

Like the picture below

 His miracle working power has given you life where there was no light or life in or of yourself.

 

 

 

 OPEN YOUR HEART AND RECEIVE JESUS

 

 Amen

 

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Jesus the Christ

So Jesus goes from Galilee to Judea. In the middle of the celebrated feast He goes into the temple and teaches.

 

He says, 'if any man thirst, let Him come to me and drink. He that believeth on Me, as the scripture has said, out of His belly shall flow rivers of living water. (here He was talking about receiving the Holy Spirit which would be given once He was glorified).

 

The response by those listening was...
He is the Prophet
Some said, this is the Christ
But some doubted and said, shall the Christ come out of Galilee? Has not the scriptures said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem where David was?

 

Did they recognized something in Him; His teaching with authority and the miracles? But did they discounted it only because they didn't realize he was as the prophets had declared - The seed of David and out of the town of Bethlehem.

 

I wonder what their response would have been if they realized that the very One they were looking for was standing right in front of them?

 

I found this comment on a website and talking about the probability of only 8 prophecies about Jesus be fulfilled, with the answer as 1 in 1017...  That's 1 in 100, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000.

“The fact is, the birth, crucifixion, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ are celebrated worldwide by folk of every race, language, and colour, every year. And believing in Jesus, they have been delivered from the most evil, disastrous, frustrating, debilitating habits and life forms possible. The real problem with Jesus Christ is not that folk can't believe in Him—but that they won't believe in Him.” My friend, in all honesty, what are the chances you've not been altogether objective about the nature of the baby born in Bethlehem? What if the baby was God? What if He is God? What if you are to submit your life to Him?

 

 

Let Peace Rule

I was listening to a message on Col 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

It is pointed out that in this context he is helping the Colossians to live in unity and ensure peace within their fellowship. To get along with each other. To put off things which mar your communication and put on mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Forbearing and forgiving one another ...as Christ has forgiven you; so, let the peace of God rule in your hearts; members together, peace in your hearts for each other.

I always saw peace rule in your hearts as individual, and our help for guidance (peace through the Holy Spirit - an umpire), which it is, but within the above context - the preacher is encouraging the dwelling together in unity and in love. Let peace rule!

Be together and dwell together.... having:
The peace of Christ in our fellowship
The word of Christ in our fellowship
The Lordship of Christ in our fellowship

I just shared it with my friend and she said
in joyfulness..... 'oh, its a ONE ANOTHER verse'. 

(Simon Manchester - St Thomas Anglican Church, North Sydney)

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Intimacy with God - Father's Day 2015

When I came to the Lord, the very first revelation I was overwhelmed with was that God loves me. I remember the moment when the light went on.. I spoke to myself and said - 'Someone loves me, GOD loves me'.

I tended to accept this idea that I was always down the list on people's hearts and agenda's and thought that was OK, as that was where I accepted myself to belong.

A recent J.Prince post about kids who grow up feeling they are not accepted prompted me to write this. I am overwhelmed when God starts to squeeze me, tight, with His love, and all that He is.

So, In this season, I feel God has tenderly brought more healing, healing I didn't even realise I needed. Even deeper than before, confirming His love to me.

So, on to the Fathers day message at church....

Point 1.
God chooses us. He chose us. For me, I really felt orphan-like as a kid. Over the years and restated on Sunday, God has reminded me that I was always wanted by Him. That He planned me. I was not a mistake! None of us are mistakes in God's eyes, each one is known by Him.

Point 2.
He listens to us.
The lie I lived was one of being unheard, and in being born, I tended to think my life was created to be like one of those extras in a movie, you know, the back ground space filler that is not there to say anything. I was reminded again, that God cares about what I have to say. That I mean something to Him. And it was an encouragement to ALWAYS continue to commune and converse with Him.

Point 3.
He pursues us.
I thought I would cope with this one, but actually can't elaborate,...o oh, more tears, but I managed to keep it together!

Point 4.
He loves us. Yes, He really does. The pastor quotes his favorite scripture... This very scripture is the one I wrote out in calligraphy style and framed it to put on my wall, when I was first saved......

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ..... Be persuaded that this is so. Meditate on this.

Then the closing song.... Your a Good Good Father. I am singing along when the words ...
Oh its love so undeniable
I can hardly think as You call me
Deeper still, as You call me
Deeper still, as You call me
Deeper still, into love love love.

Oh dear, I am overwhelmed! God IS calling me deeper; calling me deeper, deeper still into love love love. Well, with face in my hands, I can sing no more, tears flow, there is an exchange going on, knowing that I am having a moment with God. How overwhelming is God the Fathers love toward us. There is always room for deeper still, deeper still, into HIS love love love.

Now, to the J.P post...

Meditate On
…And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to GRASP how wide and long and high and deep is the LOVE of CHRIST, and to KNOW this LOVE that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:17–19, NIV
Be Rooted In Jesus’ Love
Can you imagine a young child growing up and always wondering in his heart, “Am I pleasing to Daddy? Am I pleasing to Mummy? Do Daddy and Mummy accept me?”

This child will grow up emotionally warped if he does not have the security and assurance of his parents’ love and acceptance.
Beloved, that is why Jesus wants you rooted, established and anchored in His unwavering love for you. He demonstrated His love for you when He became your sin on the cross so that you could become His righteousness. And when you meditate on and are rooted in His love for you, you will be filled with the fullness of God. How can you not be successful then?
Joseph Prince

When the morning finished, I had literally cried at least half the way through the preaching, maybe more. I reached over to the lady sitting next to me, one who I had recently met through home group, and with a smile I said 'I made it!!'. ie. I didn't completely break down during the service and cause a scene!

God's LOVE! God is a God of wholeness. He transforms and He reaches in deep. He knows the places that need His touch.

Yes, Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.

That is Intimacy, That is Belonging. That is Love.