On the Fly

In light of the Lord's present dealings with us and our children and thinking back on my own history, I am reminded that we have standards that we want to meet.  There are standards that we would like to see met by our children.  My history testifies that I certainly didn't meet those standards when I was their age. 

However, my Father-God worked what was needed in me - on the fly. 

He continues to do so. 

Having to get taken aside to "reboot" or forced through some dramatic process isn't always His way.  Mercifully, He can move us along without always having to turn us upside down, as He faithfully completes His work in us.

We don't have to jump through certain hoops.  It's always so simple.  It's always His love for us and our love for Him.  Fast or slow, it's just His simple work in us in His time. 

Guard Your Joy

 

We keep hearing the saying, "Satan is trying to rob me of my joy."  Well, if that's the case we'd better guard our joy.

I'm not sure that Satan himself is always personally available to do that, but his forces of darkness in this world and his minions certainly are capable and are waiting to steal joy away from us.

How do we guard our joy?

"But take heed to yourselves and be on your guard, lest your hearts be overburdened and depressed (weighed down) with the giddiness and headache and nausea of self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries and cares pertaining to [the business of] this life."  Luke 21:34 Amp

"For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls."  Hebrews 12:3

"Taking heed" and "considering" do require self-effort, just as Peter couldn't continue walking on the water as long as he gave up the effort of looking at and trusting in the Lord Jesus.