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Slow Down...and Breathe

5/28/2015

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Sometimes I like to ride out in front…ahead of the crowd.
It is a great place to be trotting along at my own pace without a care in the world.
But if I slow down and look over my shoulder at what I left behind sometimes it isn’t too pretty.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Usually, I get to the front by a lot of pushing and shoving.
I look the other way and avoid words of caution and attempts to even my pace.
Oh no…I want to do it my way and get ahead to where I want to go…
because I know what is best…
or at least sometimes I like to think so.

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 A brittle veneer forms when I am fixed on things going my own way…
when I am teetering on the tight rope of balance…me…me…me…isn’t that what this life is all about?
Then the blow comes…it knocks the wind right out of me…dizzy with confusion and my mind whirling…I wonder…
”What just happened…what could have possibly gone wrong?”

Then comes the gentle tap on my shoulder…
Jesus gently calling…
"Slow down…breathe…take my hand”…

The last of the “Remedy’s for Neglect” is self-control…grabbing a hold of myself and allowing God to go first.
He really does know the best way to do this life…why not trust him…slow down…take a breather…
and follow the one who is God?
I reach out grab His faithful hand…”You first Lord…I’ll follow you”
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 Galatians 5:22-24
"But what happens when we live God’s way?
He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard--
things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity.
We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart,
and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people.
We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life,
able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.


Legalism is helpless in bringing this about; it only gets in the way. Among those who belong to Christ,
everything connected with getting our own way and mindlessly responding to what everyone else calls necessities is
killed off for good—crucified.”

(MSG)



 Prayer:

Dear Lord,
Thank you for your love that helps to steady my pace in this world…
your gentle guidance that leads the way.
It is always so much better to look up and see you in the lead…
your way is the best choice!
Thank you for picking me up when I fall…
dusting me off when I get dirty…
holding my hand when the road gets rough
and best of all loving me the whole way!
Amen



Caprice <><


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A Gentle Spirit Comes from God.

5/13/2015

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What comes to mind when you think of “gentle”?


I prefer a gentle breeze to a cold sharp wind.

I like to ride a quiet mare, rather than a feisty horse.

A Tender touch verses a heavy hand...

A calm ocean...

A mild mannered child
...

 "A gentle hand may lead an elephant with a single hair.”
Persian Proverb



But what if that elephant is…well you know…that huge and undeniable

“elephant in the room”?

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 Meaning that there is an apparent problem right in front of you that is embarrassing…
terribly taboo and needs immediate attention.


Can a quiet attitude work even then?

I am talking about a big and obvious elephant…
A woman caught in adultery
.

 
John 8
Verses 1-3 “Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd.”


 
The “religious” leaders of the day were trying to ensnare Jesus with
 a problem, a controversial issue…

Verses 4-5, “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery.
The law of Moses says to stone her.

What do you say?”


But Jesus did not take the bait...instead…the spirit of gentleness filled the air…

Verses 6-8, “They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him,
but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger.

They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said,

“All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!”

Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust.”


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Verse 9, “When the accusers heard this,
they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest,
until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman.”


 The elephant was being led away.

What the religious leaders meant to destroy, only revealed the truth…
The truth that God’s love is for
Me…You…and Everyone
Who accepts his gentle forgiveness.


Verses 10-11, “Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman,
“Where are your accusers?
Didn’t even one of them condemn you?”


 “No, Lord,” she said.

And Jesus said,
“Neither do I.
Go and sin no more.”

(NLT)


Gentleness is a solution to what torments this world…
Let it be your attitude this week…tender, ready to do good in every way possible,
Calm and peaceful with the warmth of kindness…

A gentle spirit comes from God.
Use it wisely and as often as you can!


Prayer:
Dear Lord…I pray that gentleness will be my approach to life…
That I too may have a gentle hand and heart,
that leads the elephant out and embraces those who need,
your love and forgiveness.
Amen
.


Caprice <><
 

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the Faithful Prayer Warrior

5/6/2015

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 I asked my daughter today what in her life represented faithfulness…
Without hesitation she said her husband.
A husband is to be the provider…loyal and true…
The one who cares for and protects his family.


Did you know that we are the bride of Christ?
That means that he cares for us as a
loving and devoted husband. 


When I think of the faithful...I also think of devoted pastors…
they are the…trustworthy and reliable.


I was moved to tears yesterday as I read a letter from someone in prison…
not an American, air conditioned cell but a place where bones can get broken.
This letter came from a faithful prayer warrior who wants to care for us…
by praying for us.


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 May 7th is the National Day of prayer and happens to be Pastor Saeed”s Birthday.

Won’t you join the ranks of the Faithful Prayer Warriors?

America has had a bad case of “Regretful Neglect” let us join together and pray for revival!
This is a letter he wrote which was posted at the "ACJL" website
http://aclj.org/persecuted-church/pastor-saeeds-birthday-wish-pray-for-america


Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,

I have been made aware that the National Day of Prayer (May 7th) falls on my birthday this year! As an American and as a prisoner for Christ I have spent many hours praying and crying out to God for revival for this great nation. We all hope for the success of our nation and for America to be blessed, but without revival there can be no true success or blessing.  As Ezra’s cried out to God in repentance and the Israelites joined him in weeping bitterly and turning from their sin, I would like to ask you to join me in repenting and praying for revival. Me from inside of these prison walls and you on the outside.

Ezra 10:1
“Now while Ezra was praying, and while he was confessing, weeping, and bowing down before the house of God, a very large assembly of men, women, and children gathered to him from Israel; for the people wept very bitterly.”


Ezra re-built the spiritual walls of Jerusalem while Nehemiah re-built the physical walls. Therefore, please join me in rebuilding the spiritual wall of our beloved country.

In times of need we see how much government and authorities can influence our everyday life, and when we see that their decisions do not match with our beliefs and standards, our initial reaction is to blame the leadership or the situations surrounding us for our hardships.  But the truth is that change has to start with us, just as a wave has power to lead it's surfer so by revival we, as the people, can help or push our leaders to follow their callings. 

Change starts with us. Revival starts with us. The first step to revival is praying together in unity as a nation.  The National Day of Prayer is a great opportunity for us to come out and use the freedom that we have been given. So many Christians around the world are imprisoned and martyred for their faith in Jesus. You have the freedom to gather across the United States at your state capitol to pray. Please use this opportunity. Please use your freedom for the Kingdom of God.

We see in Ezra chapter 10 that despite the heavy rain and their shivering the people still gathered together. People should stand under any pressures to pray for their nation, for the Lord to bring revival, and to stand under the rain of the Holy Spirit to be filled by His manifestation.

Remember my chains in your freedom and chain together in unity for our beloved America. Know that I am chained with you in prayer on that day in seeking God for America.

There is no other way but to be crucified with Christ so that we may experience the power of His resurrection in our beloved country.

So much love to America,
Pastor Saeed




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Sip the Cup of Goodness

5/1/2015

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 My Grandson was telling me about the excitement of
a snake in his yard…

”Was it a rattler?” I asked.
“No…it was a good snake”, he stated.
I inquired, “What made it a good snake?”
“It eats the bad snakes”, he replied with a grin;
My grandson has a great dislike of snakes!

So what is “Good”?

Let me start with some adjectives that describe Good from
the Websters Dictionary 1828

Kind; affectionate;  as a good father; good will.
Faithful; as a good friend.
Promoter of Happiness; pleasant, agreeable, cheering.
Honorable; fair, unblemished, as a man of good fame or report.
Cheerful; favorable to happiness. Be of good comfort.
Favorable; compassionate, humane.
Benevolent; merciful; gracious.

All of the above adjectives completely describe God.

Not just part…but,
His totality…His Character.


And here is the best part!
He shares that Goodness with you and me via the Holy Spirit..

We can exhibit acts of goodness because of the
Cross and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 107:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
(NIV)


God is good…
His love has been given to us…via the cross…and then He gave us the Holy Spirit.

Notice the name “Holy” what does holy mean?
Try this on for size…

Perfectly just and good.

If I want to have a spirit in me…
I want it to be that and nothing less.
Remember we are have been looking at ways to Remedy  Neglect…


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 Galatians 5:22-26,
“God’s Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled.
There is no law against behaving in any of these ways.
And because we belong to Christ Jesus, we have killed our selfish feelings and desires.
God’s Spirit has given us life, and so we should follow the Spirit.
But don’t be conceited or make others jealous by claiming to be better than they are.”
(CEV)


Here is the great news about these attributes…
they are provided for us
as a gift from God.

Our Father in Heaven has given us the Holy Spirit
whom produces in us these characteristics!
The essence of these attributes is how we…

Love God and love others!


Prayer:
Dear Lord, I want your spirit to rule in my life!
Nothing more and nothing less.
Help me to allow the Fruit of Goodness "eat up" the bad in and around me...
So I can love you and love others with all my heart!
Amen!

Caprice <><

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A Gentle Touch

4/23/2015

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My grandson had sustained the unfortunate mishap
of two skinned knees and a scuffed up forehead.
The agony of his injury was felt by all of us
as he cried for his dad’s strong arms and
his mommy’s care of the wounds.



The evidence of his injury is seen in his little limp…careful maneuvering to sit…
and then is relieved by the sweet medicine of extra kisses and hugs at night-night time.
Then several baths later the four bandages started to loosen.
With consideration he placed his hand tenderly on his knee and with his fingers gingerly tapped up and down
"bedder?...Is it bedder now?"
Then he carefully pulled at the edges of the band aid to peer underneath at it's progress…
"ouchies all gone!" came his declaration.


God is like that you know…gentle.

When we get out of sorts…bumped and bruised…all scuffed-up…

His strong arms holds us up as he cares for our wounds...
He gently places His hand on us and taps His fingers up and down…
"All better!
"

He shows us how to be gentle with the wounded.

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 Luke 10:33-35,
“A Samaritan traveling the road came on him.
When he saw the man’s condition, his heart went out to him.
He gave him first aid, disinfecting and bandaging his wounds.
Then he lifted him onto his donkey, led him to an inn, and made him comfortable.
In the morning he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper, saying,
‘Take good care of him. If it costs any more, put it on my bill--
I’ll pay you on my way back.’
“
(MSG)


Next time someone takes a tumble…won’t you restore him or her…gently?


Prayer:
Dear Lord...I want to be like you…gentle in nature…tender to those who need to see you in me.
Lord…I confess that I am not always tender of heart…But I do know that you are always available to help me to be more caring and available for those who need your love.
Thank you Father for your strong arms that care for the wounded.
Amen!


Caprice <><



PS...God who so many want to trust...sometimes over look His greatest kindness to us...the gift of His Gentle Son Jesus. Why not ask God to reveal Him to you today?
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In Their Place

4/9/2015

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Hot tears ran down her cheeks as the

sting of the biting comments of a friend registered in her heart.

Sound familiar?

Have you ever been stunned by someone
who you thought was a friend?


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Stunned because you don’t quite know what to do next…
How do you respond to words meant to cut you to your core?

Through the years this has been a struggle for me…
I always find the words of response…

three days later!!


 Although this is actually a good thing for me…
Because in my heart
I know that I am not to retaliate…

So I searched my heart and mind…as a believer…
What am I suppose to do?

Then God sent me to a training camp that I will never forget.
And I will always be grateful for…
the valuable lesson learned.

When it comes to the difficult people in my life…

I need to be careful…
NOT to put them in their place…

Instead…

I need to put myself in their place.


There usually is a reason for the biting edge...
Sometimes it is me…
My lack of caring…cranky attitude or quick and unfiltered words.

And other times…it is the other person.
The baggage that they have been carrying around for a lifetime
has weighted them down until
they latch out from the pain of it all…

 with cutting words and sometimes actions.

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 Here are some guidelines from 1 Peter 3:9-11,
for helping us to become the
“peace-maker”.


1. Do not pay back evil with evil or insult with insult.

2. Repay an insult with a blessing,
a very genuine and sincere blessing.
This may take some time.
Removing yourself from the situation and pray,
Prayer will help you to come up with the right response!


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 3. Be careful what you say… 

Don’t tell lies or spread gossip.

4. Do what is right.


Always seek peace and pursue it...

Chase after it with all your might!


 
If we truly Love God and in turn love others and we need to be willing to…
 “Put ourselves in their place”

And love them just where they are...with all there bumps and bruises…
The same way God loves us…


Bumps…Bruises…Biting Edges
and…
with all our baggage.

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 His love is unconditional and brings with it…peace.

Colossians 3:13-15
“Make allowance for each other's faults,
and forgive anyone who offends you.

Remember, the Lord forgave you,
so you must forgive others.

Above all, clothe yourselves with love,
which binds us all together in perfect harmony.

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.
For as members of one body you are called to live in peace.

And always be thankful.”
(NLT)




Heavenly Father,
Help me to see those you have put in my life
through your loving eyes.
Grant me the right words,
words laced with kindness and blessing.

I want to be your “peace-maker”.

Amen

 

Caprice <><

 

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Rooted in Joy

3/19/2015

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My sweet little grandchildren brought me over some cookies this morning…
I smiled and took a bite of the cookie they brought…
”Yummmm…did you really make these with mom?”
They both grinned from ear to ear.


What makes you happy?

If you asked my grandson he would answer…”cookies”. Then my granddaughter would interrupt to say…
”No…No…I like making the cookies with mom”.
Now that is happiness…spending time with mom making cookies.

But joy now that is a bit different.

Happiness is based on our current situation… and it’s result.
Joy...on the other hand is a...centered contentment... a deep delight...a beautiful bliss
not dependent on outward circumstances.

You see if they had added salt by accident to the batter of dough, there would have been no smile with the first bite.
Their happiness would have faded.

Joy...on the other hand...is true satisfaction and pleasure.

It starts as a whisper in our heart…but then wells up into an overflowing contentment.
This fulfillment comes from the internal aspect of our faith-based relationship with the Lord.


As the cookies got gobbled up…we were on to the next event of the day…out to the green house to plant seedlings. Because our happy event of eating cookies was done they were looking for the next happy moment with grandma.

"No one can get Joy by merely asking for it. It is one of the ripest fruits of the Christian life, and,
like all fruits, must be grown."

- Henry Drummond

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 I had them fill 4” x 4” pots with soil
and then I placed a sprouted seed in each one of their palms.
I showed them the root and we carefully tucked the seed with its root into the warm soil.
As they gently patted it in the soil,
we talked about how the root would grow and provide for the seed until it grew its leaves.


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As I have walked this path as a believer I have come to
understand that my joy…rooted in the Lord…cannot be taken away from me.


Why?

Because it has it’s roots deeply and forever planted in the truth of His love for me…
which in turn develops my love and devotion for Him.
This relationship has become my everlasting source of joy…
happiness comes and goes…
but my joy is forever and ever in the Lord!



 1 Peter 1:8-9,
“You love him, although you have not seen him,
and you believe in him, although you do not now see him.
So you rejoice with a great and glorious joy which words cannot express,
because you are receiving the salvation of your souls,
which is the purpose of your faith in him.”
(GNT)



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The Choice to Love

3/11/2015

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It was a beautiful winter day in Northern California…

74 degrees…warm and very sunny.
My husband and I were treating my daughter and our two grand children to an ice cream.
We walked from our ranch, down to the newly opened local store…
a very special event if you are 4 and 2 years old!


Both of them walked with a lively skip in their step, that sometimes broke into a jog.
When we got to the store, six tubs of ice cream laid chilled in the display case…barely visible when standing on tiptoe.
After great consideration, chocolate and mint chip were agreed upon.


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 Little, short, chubby legs swung back and forth in the booth as we waited for our order.
They watched every move of the proprietor as she prepared their cones…
Finally the awaited cones arrived and the delight of the long anticipated moment was here.

Their tongues licked luscious ice cream with smiles and eyes that sparkled.
Then the unthinkable happened…Mom asked for a bite.


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 1 John 4:20
“If we say we love God, but hate others, we are liars.
For we cannot love God, whom we have not seen,
if we do not love others, whom we have seen.”
(GNT)


Have you ever given anything up that was precious to you?
Something that you really wanted?

A grievous child yielded up his cone as his little heart hurt.
“You are mean mom”

His words were honest and tumbled from his heart.

“What?” asked his Mom with a slight smile curling on her lips.
 He hung his head in his hands…


He knew he had no choice but to give his mom a bite.
He could not say "No" to someone he loved....
He had to sacrifice what was so very important


Not just because he had been taught manners…
but because he loves his dear Mommy so very much.

It cost him a full bite of his chocolate ice cream.

The little man that sat across from me had just experienced sacrificial love…
he surrendered his precious ice cream to his Mama.


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 So let’s look at a list of what love is and is not

Love Is Not
envious
boastful
              rude              
indecent
self-absorbed
unfair
 
irritable
jealous

Love Is

patient
kind
rejoices in the truth
full of hope
persistent
trusting
protective
supportive
                         
 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.
Love doesn’t strut, Doesn’t have a swelled head, Doesn’t force itself on others, Isn’t always “me first,”
Doesn’t fly off the handle, Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others, Doesn’t revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, Puts up with anything, Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best, Never looks back, But keeps going to the end.

(MSG)


We can sometimes overlook the simple as Christians...
forgetting to...

Love God and Love others

1 John 4:20-21
“If anyone boasts, “I love God,” and goes right on hating his brother or sister, thinking nothing of it, he is a liar.
If he won’t love the person he can see, how can he love the God he can’t see?
The command we have from Christ is blunt:
Loving God includes loving people.
You’ve got to love both.”
(MSG)



Caprice <><
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The Remedy for Neglect

3/5/2015

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 I have been a gardener since I was 10 years old…I love getting my hands dirty!
Working in the garden helping things to grow…over the years I have planted…
Some flowers for the eye
Vegetables to help me stay well nourished
And shade trees for a hot summer days that offer refreshment

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 In order for these plants to be healthy…
I need to look deep into the soil at what is it that their roots are tapping into for nutrients…


Is the soil rich?

Well watered?

Is there plenty of sunshine?

But sometimes as I have said in the past things get neglected
So I need to take a step back and take a fresh look at things...
And seek the remedy for neglect
A good look and review of what works and..
What definitely does not

Life needs an overhaul every so often too!
Time goes by and we as people tend to skate on issues and attitudes in order just to get by.
Why because if “it ain’t broke…why fix it?”...such a laziness can settle into one’s heart and attitudes rather quickly

Well I am here to tell you that anything in life worth doing…is worth doing 100%

 "God is more concerned with conforming me to the likeness of His Son than leaving me in my comfort zones.
God is more interested in inward qualities than outward circumstances -
things like refining my faith,
humbling my heart,
cleaning up my thought life and
strengthening my character."

- Joni Eareckson Tada


 
We can sometimes overlook the simple as Christians...
forgetting to...
Love God and Love others

So lets look to what makes this work…
the following is adapted from "The Expositor's Bible Commentary"
 

Love = Sacrificial, unmerited deeds to help a person in need

Joy = an inner happiness not dependent on outward circumstances

Peace = Harmony in all relationships

Forbearance = putting up with others, even when one is severely tired

Kindness = Doing thoughtful deeds for others

Goodness = showing generosity to others

Faithfulness = trustworthiness and reliability

Gentleness = meekness and humility

Self-control = victory over sinful desires


Here is the great news about these attributes…they are provided for us as a gift from God.
Our Father in Heaven has given us the Holy Spirit who produces in us these characteristics!
The essence of  these attributes is how we…


Love God and love others!

Galatians 5:22-26,
“God’s Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled.
There is no law against behaving in any of these ways.
And because we belong to Christ Jesus, we have killed our selfish feelings and desires.
God’s Spirit has given us life, and so we should follow the Spirit.
But don’t be conceited or make others jealous by claiming to be better than they are.”

(CEV)



Prayer:
Lord help me to live my life by
remembering to use the tools for living a life of love for others and most of all
a 100% love for you! 
Amen


Caprice <><

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The Regret of Neglect!

2/6/2015

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 “Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.”
R. H. Schuller

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 When we bought our ranch, we inherited an old orchard.
One of my favorite trees is a very old apple...guessing it is 50 years old or more.

There was a certain joy attached to bringing that orchard back to life. Providing it with the things it had been missing ...
a good pruning of the dead wood,
regular watering and
some organic sprays for protection from diseases. 


Ah…the joy of spring when all the apple blossoms burst forth in a soft pink and white…
and the fresh fragrance would gently caress the air.


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 As the kids were growing up during the summer it was not unusual to find them up in that old tree
munching on an apple or crouched up in the canopy of leaves in a game of hide and go seek.
As the years marched on, life got busy and once again, this wonderful tree got neglected...
the lack of care has caused damage.
Out of control branches...
wood peckers and sap- suckers have damaged the branches...
the saddest is fire blight a disease that has caused the bark to peel off.
Neglect has taken a toll on that poor old tree. 


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 I have spent hours trying to unto the damage...
Oh...the regret of neglect.


We too can neglect the…
Dead wood
Damage
Disease
In our own daily lives.

These things also need to be pruned...watered and protected.

But how?

Pruned: Review the things that weight you down and get rid of them...
simply cut them out of your life. You know what they are…
They are the things that take you away from time spent in prayer and seeking the Lord in your life.


Isaiah 59:1-2,
”See, the Lord’s hand is not so short that it cannot save,
and His ear is not closed that it cannot hear. 
But your wrong-doings have kept you away from your God.
Your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.”
(NLV)

Watered: replenish and refreshment is found in staying in sync with God

Colossians 3:16, 
“Christ's message in all its richness must live in your hearts.
Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom.
Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts.”
(GNT)


Hebrews 4:12,
“The word of God, you see, is alive and moving;
sharper than a double-edged sword;
piercing the divide between soul and spirit, joints and marrow;
able to judge the thoughts and will of the heart.”
(VOICE)


Protected: Stay healthy by staying connected to your church and others who are believers.
Don't allow neglect to overcome you! I have heard too many people lately say they are
in a "funk"..."lazy"...or "lonely"
Seriously take the necessary steps and have no regrets!


Hebrews 10:25,
“We must not quit meeting together, as some are doing.
No, we need to keep on encouraging each other.
This becomes more and more important as you see the Day getting closer.”
(ERV)


  Wormy…diseased apples?? 
Or those that have had the love of a dedicated gardener…
healthy…free from disease?


Won’t you allow a little
Pruning
Watering
And Protection from the Lord into your hearts?

Galatians 6:7-9,
”If you think you can fool God, you are only fooling yourselves. You will harvest what you plant.
If you live to satisfy your sinful self, the harvest you will get from that will be eternal death.
But if you live to please the Spirit, your harvest from the Spirit will be eternal life.
We must not get tired of doing good.
We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time.
We must not give up.”
(ERV)



 What is it you want to harvest???

Prayer:
Dear Lord be the gardener in my life...
Prune...water and protect me!
Amen


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