Armored & Dangerous

No weapon formed against us shall stand for the God of Heaven goes before us. How does this truth change us? Do you feel strong knowing that God goes before you? Do you feel hesitant and unsure of what lies ahead? How does this play out in our lives? In my walk, I have had times of believing that with Jesus by my side I could conquer anything. Other times I have felt defeated and afraid. Both feelings are wrong. First, I cannot conquer anything...it is Jesus who is the Conquerer. Secondly, fear is not of God nor will we ever be defeated in His service under His leadership.
So what are we to do? The secret is in the desire to trust God and have the faith to believe in the unseen. We are armed and dangerous to evil when we are clothed in His power by His direction following His purpose. Another Gardenfire visual for a God given truth!

Race 2 Win

Little children...always running here and there like their lives depended on it!
Scripture tells us to "run the good race". We are little children in God's eyes and we too must run as if our lives depended on it. For in fact...our lives do depend on how we represent!
Gardenfire uses the "cotton gospel"medium to spread the word that our lives are to be a race run for the Glory of God and the prize.....eternity with our Heavenly Father!!! Now, that's a race worth winning!

Hold

He's got the whole world in His hands....I wonder if He has time for me? You betcha!!!
When I was little, I clung to my daddy's hand whenever we were out and about. His hand was rough but very big and strong. When daddy had my hand, I was safe. I didn't think about where we were going or what might happen along the way. My daddy was in control.
Now that my daddy is gone and even though I am older, I miss his hand...his guidance...his security.
God says in His word that He will be a Father to the fatherless. God says that He will lead and direct us...that He will protect us and be with us always. Do not worry....Abba Father has us in the palm of His hand. What have we to fear? Gardenfire has given us words that are so very clear..."I hold the hand that holds the world"...and He holds me!! Thank you, God.

Peace

If God is all-knowing then why do we have to ask Him for anything? He knows our needs, our desires, and our yearnings. So why are we told "you have not because you ask not"? I think it is in the very act of asking that we acknowledge that all good things come from God and not of our own doing.
It shows our respect and devotion to Him on whom we can depend. Yes, it makes us humble too. To grant someone the right to determine what we do and do not get is to bow down to another's authority over our lives. Prehaps God wants us to remember that He is the captain of our lives....we do easily forget His grace and love for us. When I was a child, I did not question my parents' care for me nor their authority over my dominion. When I got older, I realized that they always had my best welfare in mind. So it is with God. He is our Father and as such He protects and guards our lives. Trusting Him without question is hard. Leaning not to our own understanding is hard. But that is what is required of us and when armed with willingness and faith, we are always secure in His love.

Don't Worry

I think I misread scripture early on in my Christian walk. I read "Be anxious for nothing" but I heard be anxious for everything! Yes, I am a worry wart...a gigantic downfall for one who says they trust God in all things. But there's the rub!...I do trust God. He has a great track record with me. Yet, at the first sign of trouble I begin to wring my hands and worry. I should just come out and say.."Where are you God? I need an answer and I need it now!!" Problem is that by the time I realize that I'm not trusting Him....He has usually answered the problem and I'm feeling miserable 'cause I doubted Him. God is so gracious and Holy Spirit so loving. I am forgiven but do I learn? Well, yes...I am finally beginning to get it. Ask first...seek Father's help and accept His decision. That reduces stress and keeps me from being foolish. Win-Win!!!! Now I can sleep....God has my back! Wish I had learned this lesson years ago. What about you? Write me.....