Giving To The Stuff In Your Life

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that we’re supposed to be givers.  Our Heavenly Father is a great giver.  He gives generously, and adds no sorrow to it.  We’re bid to give abundantly, feeling that we’re rich.

We’re bid to give of our thought, our time, personal ease, warmth, give of all we have.  Give, give, give.  We often don’t even realize that we’re giving, as we interact with others.  That smile and greeting is a gift to the one it’s intended for.  One never knows how much that might mean to that person, either.

What we often forget to do, is to give to the stuff in our lives.  I’ve been designing my future home; shopping online for the things I’ll be putting into my home.  I’m finding the longer I’m at it, the more of myself I’m giving to it.  I mean, my joy in certain things, my ideals, my pet things, etc., I’m finding is spilling over into my search.  As it does that, the whole thing is taking on a life of it’s own-that radiates my personality, my warmth, joy, peace, etc.   It’s so exciting!  I’m looking forward, joyfully, to bringing the whole thing together.

It made me think about how often we forget to give-of ourselves, our personal joys, pleasures, ideals, etc., to the things we surround ourselves with.  How often do we sort of just go through those projects, events, etc., without really being present in them.  I’ve done that at times, and ended up wondering what was I thinking when I was working on this?  It didn’t even come close to reflecting me!

When we’re mindful to give of ourselves to the stuff  that makes up our lives, we can create much better, much more uplifting, much more powerful and effective environments for ourselves.  That then empowers us to be even greater givers to others and the stuff in their lives.

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 29, 2019, 4:56 p.m.

His Name Shall Be Called…

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, bids us to breathe His Name.  Jesus…As I think about that, being so aware of the power, peace, passion, presence in that Name, I don’t feel like I can breathe it nearly deep enough.  I need more and more.  That being said, let me share this song with you.  The Gaither Vocal Band says it beautifully…and one day, every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord…This song became a favorite of mine some time ago.  I love to hear it, and I love to sing it.  I hope it blesses you as it does me.

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Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 28, 2019, 1:45 p.m.

Make Sure It Serves You

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that a life with God is one of continuous service.  We are to serve God, are to serve others as if serving Him, and we are to strive to serve the cause of Christ Jesus in everything we do.

What we don’t often think about is whether or not certain things serve us.  We often get ourselves into situations that end up having us serving them.  When I speak of this, I’m talking about bad situations, things that aren’t really good for us, people who really don’t have our best interests at heart.  These situations serve to enslave us; distract us from our life with God.  Those things that aren’t good for us serve to put us into bondage to them if we’re not careful.  Those people are usually using us for their own interests and ends.  Paul said, “all things are lawful, but not all are helpful.” (1 Cor. 10:23)  We are to be mastered by none but The Master, Himself.

That scripture goes on to say that not all things edify, or build up.  We are to build one another up, and we are to build ourselves up, as well.  “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”  That’s in the 10 Commandments.  Therefore, I need to survey the situations, the things presented and offered to me, and the people I involve myself with.  Then, I can best measure the distance I want to keep between myself and them.  When we do this, we’re also serving God by setting an example and bringing encouragement to others who see us.  We are building up the weak, the fearful, the shy, etc., and shining a light for the lost to see.  “Let your light so shine before men that they see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.” (Matt. 5:16)

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Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 27, 2019, 11:20 a.m.

He’s Really Good With Tangles

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that Jesus can do what seems to be the impossible.  We are reminded that it is in quietness and trust that our strength lies.  We’re also promised that from the second we put it into God’s Hands, the working out, the cure, the victory is being brought forth.

When I read this message, I think back to the one that was illustrated by a skein of yarn in Mother’s hands.  I had to laugh, recalling how often my skein of yarn would get tangled, and I’d have to work that tangle out before I could go on with my project.  When you’re a child, you usually have to take those tangled things to Mom or Dad.  But there’s never any doubt in your mind that they can fix it, is there?  That’s the way we’re supposed to trust God.  I’ve had occasions to pray, and then stand silently and trust God.  You know what?  God always speaks back with His Word.  There’s always the assurance and the reassurance-that He hears, He sees, and He’s on it!

That being silent, and the being still-meaning, don’t put one end of that skein in His hands, and then run off with the other end in hand, and try to fix it yourself…that’s the toughest thing to do sometimes. “Just be still and know that I am God.”  And, you’re still His child.  And, He’s still in control-not only of your life, but of all life, and all of life.  That means God’s got His Eye, and hand, on the trouble, the trouble-maker, AND, on every single reason to doubt, to fear, to give up, to let go.  Take that, you tangle!

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Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 26, 2019, 11:42 a.m.

That Kingdom Is Yours Here Too

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“Behold, the Kingdom of Heaven/God is within you…”

Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that we will have trials and tribulations…but we are still kings and queens in the Earth, even then.  The message bids us to accept the trials and tribulations, and to step into the kingdom that’s been prepared for us-even in the midst of them.

I don’t know how many times I’d read that same message before I finally caught that.  That Kingdom has been prepared for us, right here on Earth too.  Jesus, although He came in human form, was still God.  He was King of kings when He was making His way through the birth canal.  He was Lord of Lords hanging on that cross, and dying on that cross.  If He wasn’t, He wouldn’t have risen from the grave.

Just as Jesus defeated, even death, we can defeat every dead thing in our lives.  We can defeat death; break it off of our families, our marriages, our own souls.  “Behold, the Kingdom of Heaven/God is within you.” (Luke 17:21)  Nobody can take it away from you!  No trial, no tribulation, no sickness, no death can take if from you!  That’s what Jesus did for us, even long before He died on the cross.  Just think, you were a king or queen in the making, from the very beginning!

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 25, 2019, 1:13 p.m.