MyDivineJourney

Romans 8:25 But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently. I wrote these words a while back and they startled me today: “Whatever you place in God’s hands is secure.” – Unknown author I don’t recall who said them, but it was important enough for me to make the note to myself. My relationship with God is vibrant, living and real. The Lord has done and/or put into motion many wonderful things for me. But … That but. But I struggle with waiting patiently and confidently. I should know better. The LORD knows my human condition. He knows your condition, too.

1 Corinthians 7:12-16 (GW) 12 I (not the Lord) say to the rest of you: If any Christian man is married to a woman who is an unbeliever, and she is willing to live with him, he should not divorce her. 13 If any Christian woman is married to a man who is an unbeliever, and he is willing to live with her, she should not divorce her husband. 14 Actually, the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and an unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise, their children would be unacceptable {to God}, but now they are acceptable to him. 15 But if the unbelieving partners leave, let them go. Under these circumstances a Christian man or Christian woman is not bound {by a marriage vow}. God has called you to live in peace. 16 How do you as a wife know whether you will save your husband? How do you as a husband know whether you will save your wife? I’ve been asked many times what I thought about marriage between a passionate Christian (one who has a vibran...

May 23, 2012 Me today. Isaiah 46:4 (NLT) I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you.  I will carry you along and save you. Today I’m celebrating with the Lord that I am a year older! What an honor it is to wake up with a mission each day! As I thought and prayed about what I would write today, the Lord reminded me of my growth over the last year, which I’ll share… ·        I may not understand God’s timing and reasons, but I can have peace. ·        While I don’t have to understand God's reasons, I can ask questions. ·         As I go deeper with God through spending time in His presence, reading the Bible and learning about His heart, I gain understanding. ·        I will reap the consequences of doing things my way…no fun. ...

April 15, 2012 Psalm 121:8 The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Cars and pedestrians sometimes just don’t mix. I live and work in a large city, so I share my life with cars, trucks, buses and an assortment of other vehicles. I cross very busy streets on foot each day without giving it a thought. Most of us who live in large, heavily congested cities never think about all that traffic, it goes with big city life which I enjoy and would never trade. J The sound of screeching tires about two feet from me recently got me to thinking: I could have been hit by a car…my life could have been over! I had just stepped onto the pavement after crossing a major street when a car came barreling out of nowhere, and made a screeching halt just under the red light signal. This startled me – what if I had slowed my pace while crossing? I would more than likely be dead. I share this story because none of us are guaranteed a specific number of days on ea...

Matthew 15:7 You are hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he said about you: 8 'These people show honor to me with words, but their hearts are far from me. One thing that was clear with Jesus during his earthly ministry, he didn’t have a problem challenging the religious people of his day. He saw through their traditions and empty words. In the same way, he sees through our words, hearts and traditions. Going to the front of the pew at a church, revival meeting (or in the comfort of your own home while watching TV) and declaring that you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior doesn’t guarantee that you are saved any more than a person who claims that they are saved just because they are good and live lives doing good deeds. Many people head to church or watch TV on Sunday mornings looking for something they just can’t find. More and more people are voicing dissatisfaction with “churchianity” as they struggle to find meaning in their lives. I know because I’ve lived on both sides ...

I don't want to forget that I only have a certain number of years on earth, so I'm learning how to concentrate on the things that really matter to God for my life. I look at the big picture, but I tend to rush through my daily life...consequently I miss the little things that matter. I'm practiced mindfulness by stopping to take a photo of things that caught my eye or brought memories during March. It was fun, but hard. I added a couple of photos to make up for days when I forget to be mindful... It's a journey and I'm loving every moment of it! March 21 - A girl needs her bling! March 22 - My cat birthday calendar March 23 - Love the work I do March 24 -just 1 of the churches on my block! March 25 - Sunday dinner was a family tradition March 26 - Updating my style March 1 - flowers for the birthday girl March 11 - gift from beloved Aunt Lupe March 17 - I love my momma! March 15 - Know what to expect when you die. The Bi...

Psalm 127 3-5 (The Message) Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Reflections on my daughter’s 21 st birthday Motherhood changed my life. I never imagined how a little person could have so much impact. As I look back over the last 21 years, I see God’s hand intervening at critical stages, especially when I refused to allow him to touch my heart even though I was a professing “Christian” since childhood.   My daughter is now a successful college student. I’m proud of the heart she has for God. It was her passion for God that ultimately changed my life. My notes are always intended to encourage your journey, so I offer these observations about my experiences: ·         Remember that you are the parent and not their best friend. Friendship happens when they are older. ·         Have a passion that you can share with your child. I love animals, rea...