Tag: Divine

The Divine Giver

Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, bids us to be kingly givers. I encourage you to read the message for yourselves at twolisteners.org, because it is an awesome one.

Jesus, in the message, says to us, “I am Love and Joy and Peace and Strength and Power and Healing and Humility and Patience.” -quoting directly from God Calling. We’re told that our nature must be the same as His. Then, also, our Lord says to us, “You live with Me, and then My Life accomplishes the miracle-change.” -again, quoting from God Calling.

I re-potted and nursed a plant for a co-worker once. I grew up with a grandmother who loved to put little gnomes in her garden, and I had found a couple of miniature gnomes in a store. I put one in with one of my potted plants. The other, I put in with my co-worker’s plant. I thought it might bring her a little joy. We so often miss the opportunity to elevate our giving to touching someone’s soul. And, we so often forget how great a difference giving a little bit of our own heart in our giving, can make in someone’s life. We must be as generous with our spirit as we are with everything else.

I had such an awesome Sunday worship last Sunday. I want to share this song with you. It is so beautiful, and touched me so deeply. This is exactly what this message is about. Paul Wilbur, thank you so much!

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, September 10, 2020, 10:28 a.m.

That Reveals Their Divine Nature

Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that our loved ones are not gone. They are just gone from here. We’re told that we do well to remember them. As I read the message I am reminded of the many Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and Easter too, in the kitchen with my mother, grandmother. There’s not one holiday that, when I’m in the kitchen, I don’t feel their presence with me. I hope you all will read the message for yourselves at twolisteners.org – it will really lift your spirit; especially if you’ve lost a loved one recently.

I’m going to quote directly from the message, this statement: “Learning to know Me draws that Kingdom very near, and in Me, and through Knowledge of Me, the dear ones there become very near and dear.” As I read this statement in terms of generational curses, I got a revelation about how God enables us to see the best in others. It is in Christ Jesus, and through knowledge of Him, that we are able to see the divine nature in those who, in and through their humanity, have wounded us. As we come to know the Lord more and more, we begin to gain some insight into the wounds and scars of those who have wounded us; and into their hearts. God helps us to see them as He sees us all. This is how He empowers us to let go of the worst in them, to forgive, and to hold on to the divine in them-the best in them. (Isaiah 43:25) In terms of generational curses, the sin here is two-fold. First, the sin they committed against us is sin. The results (fear, dejection, addiction(s), etc.), all the ways in which their sin binds us, cripples us, etc., is the second part of this. This second part is the part we need to remember no more. This is what the love of God frees us from, lifts us out of, and gives us treasures to take out with us-so that we can pass them on. We are blessed to be a blessing.

Finally, seeing the best in them, their divine nature, softens the scars and allows God to work His miracles of restoration to our generation, and hopefully, our children’s, and theirs.

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, September, 5, 2020, 10:45 a.m.

It All Goes Together

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, bids us to dwell in God’s Presence.  We’re told to dig deep into the soil of the Kingdom.  This message ties in with the one for Saturday, August 8th, and with my post on Friday’s message.  All three go together.

Friday’s message speaks of getting to know God intimately to dispel fear and doubt within.  Saturday’s message – read it at twolisteners.org- bids us to empty ourselves to ensure constant fresh supply.  This is so important when we’re finding ourselves stressed, anxious, angry, anything that’s contrary to the Divine Nature within us.  Immediately emptying ourselves of all that negative emotion and replacing it with truth from the Word of God, and what we know of God’s love and grace toward us, is critical.  This is the way we remain in His Presence.

Do you know what Satan’s goal in the Garden of Eden was?  It was to separate Adam and Eve from the presence of God-and from the security there is in His presence.  That’s why we’re told to dig deep into the soil of the Kingdom…you’ll find treasure upon treasure, strength upon strength, glory upon glory, until your faith is unshakable!  You will think, feel, and act like the king or queen you are ordained to be.  *Remember what the King of kings said, though: “I have not come to be served, but to serve.”  And remember Solomon’s prayer for wisdom, so that he could rule over his people wisely and justly.

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 7, 2020, 11:45 a.m.

They Become Simply Marvelous

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that stepping into, and walking in our authority and power, our divine nature, happens neither instantaneously, nor is it a one shot deal.  It’s a daily thing; a one-step-at-a-time thing.  I hope you’ll read the entire message yourselves at twolistners.org – it’s a goodie!

When I think back on all the things I used to really struggle with, and things that would just almost shatter my heart, I think about the way God brought me through them.  I thought about how God teaches me out of His Word.  And, yes, He does have a sense of humor-as you saw in yesterday’s post.

As we learn to walk fully in God’s love, His admonition, according to His will, and His Word, those things that seem like miraculous happenings – (you know, when you finally get it right, and it works easy as pie, and blows you away?) – become more and more natural, and naturally, expected. ..and marvelous; simply marvelous!

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, July 16, 2020, 11:58 a.m.

Who Are You?

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, bids us to trust Him; to know His divine power.  We are to seek safety in the secret place, where His glory dwells.

I was studying Isaiah 51 this morning.  Verses 12 and 13 come to mind.  “I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass, and have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth, and you fear continually all the day
because of the wrath of the oppressor, when he sets himself to destroy?”  That’s such a powerful revelation; not only about God’s power, but about who you became when you became a child of God.  Did you notice how he’a asking us about being afraid of man-as if  there is a differentiation between man and us (the children of God)?  

When that hit my spirit, it almost knocked me over.  I thought about Jesus’ words: “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” (John 5:24-ESV)  There is no evil that can defeat us. Jesus has given us power over all the enemy; even death.  Our God is an awesome God!  By the way, that whole chapter in Isaiah is awesome too.

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, July 14, 2020, 12:51 p.m.

The Holy Of Holies Wrapped In Flesh

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Today’s message from God Calling – A. J. Russell, reminds us that Jesus took on our humanity, so that we can take on His divinity.  That means we can live in divine power, peace, love, joy, unity, etc.  All the Fruits of the Spirit are ours in Christ Jesus.  In essence, when the veil was torn, the gates of Heaven opened wide to us.

I wrote this psalm some time ago, 2009, in fact.  It came to mind as I read the message this morning.

How Beautiful is the Love of my Savior:  How beautiful on the mountain are those nail pierced feet…and the hands, scarred and calloused, that reach for me.  How beautiful is the voice that says, “Come unto me.”  Oh, how beautiful is the love of my Savior.  How beautiful, the precious blood shed on Calvary.  How beautiful the prayer He prayed for you, and for me.  How beautiful is the life He gave to set us free.  Oh, how beautiful is the love of my Savior.  How beautiful is the heart that’s filled with mercy and grace.  How beautiful the day when we shall see His face.  How beautiful is this King that opens wide Heaven’s gate.  Oh, how beautiful is the love of my Savior…

I used to walk and collect cans and plastic bottles on Sunday mornings back then.  I would walk and praise the Lord as I went along.  the more I praise Him, the more praise He gives me.  I got this one started one Sunday morning, and finished it under a little shade tree at the shelter I was living in, later that afternoon.  God never fails us.  Thanks to Jesus, we can live in divine power, in every sense of the word.  We just get so distracted, overwrought, and overwhelmed, that we forget that-and all too often.

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 18, 2019, 2:08 p.m.

Give God Some Room

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, brings us a lesson on the law of Divine Supply.  We are bid to empty ourselves.  We are bid to trust, or rely, on God alone, seeking no other help.

The message bids us to empty our vessels quickly to insure Divine Supply.  We are also warned that the more that’s retained by us, the less to be gained from God.  That’s because we need to make room for God in our hearts, minds, and hands, in order for Him to be able to work through us.  I’ve covered this before from a physical, or material viewpoint.  But, God want those who worship Him, to worship in spirit and in truth.  We also know that everything manifests first in Spirit, then outwardly.  So, this is the spirit part of the lesson of Divine Supply.

When I read the message, I thought of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. (Matt. 5-3)  Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to poor in spirit.  The hungry and thirsty for righteousness will be filled.  The pure in heart will see God, and the peacemakers will be called children of God.  There’s more, but these points are the ones I want to focus on in this message.  They all have to do with emptying ourselves.  I have to empty myself of pride to be humble before God, or anyone else, for that matter.  Being poor in spirit is exactly that; humility.  I have to empty myself of an evil-doer’s mindset, of anger, envy, hatred, dishonesty, etc., to become hungry and thirsty for righteousness.  I have to empty myself of doubt and fear to become pure in heart, so I can see God working in my life, and in all that’s around me.  I have to empty myself of indifference. laziness and selfishness, to become a peacemaker.  Peacemaking not only entails non-violent solutions and such.  Peacemaking also entails ensuring the best possible environment for success.  Taking dinner to a home-bound senior, or cleaning house for someone who is ill and cannot, is also peacemaking.  You are bringing peace to that person’s soul by relieving him/her from loneliness, anxiety, etc.  Those things all trouble one’s spirit.

The second thing I thought about when I read today’s message, was something else Jesus said.  He said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”  Have you ever had a disquieted soul?  “What am I going to do now?!”  “How are we going to manage without that job?!” “What?!  How am I going to feed four more people on such short notice?” -They were in the living room and my husband invited them to stay for dinner.  Don’t get me wrong, I loved every minute of time spent with them.  But I knew the roast I’d planned for that evening wasn’t going to feed us all.  This is where that “Come to me” comes in.  Instead of roast, we had stir fry-enough for all, and we feasted.  I didn’t know Jesus likes Chinese food, did you?  LOL  The idea came to me after I looked up and whispered, “Lord, help me feed these people.”

The problems come when we become dependent on  material supply.  When we do this, we fall into doubt, anxiety, even greed and envy.  That’s when we disable Divine Supply.   I’m not talking about needing help with basic human needs.  This goes much deeper.  We cannot measure our ability, or judge our ability according to material supply.  When we do that, we’re allowing the supply to rule over us.  We are supposed to rule over the supply.  The roast turned stir fry is an example of that.  It isn’t needing the material supply that’s the problem.  The problem is allowing the supply, or lack of it, to control our lives, or dictate to us who we are.  We are children of the Most High God.  We can do all things through Christ Jesus, who strengthens us.

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Coypright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 7, 2019, 2:52 p.m.

 

Preparing to Enter In

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that we need to regularly set aside time to enter into the sanctuary and spend time alone with the LORD.

I spent an hour this morning listening to Native American drum and flute music, and even listened to some native songs and chants.  It was my preparation time.  Music is a good way to quiet one’s spirit and prepare to enter in to the sacred space.  There are many different kinds of music that can reach the spirit; it’s not always only praise and worship music.  That sacred space is the place where our spirit meets the Holy Spirit.  It is in these quiet times that we commune with and rest in the divine love, grace, peace, and joy of God.  You’ve all read plenty about spending time alone with God.  I thought I’d share a short list of some of my favorite music.  This is the stuff I listen to at the end of a long day, or even before I really begin my day-before a project, etc.  It’s a pretty good mix, so there’s something for everyone; and they’re all instrumental, words won’t distract you.  I hope you enjoy at least one of my picks.

  1.  Carlos Nakai – Earth Spirit -He also has a greatest hits album out-Native American flute music
  2. The Elegance of Palchelbel -Serenade -Piano music
  3. Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody -Classical music, and very beautiful
  4. Trail of the Angels – One of my very favorites – Chinese Bamboo flute music
  5. Leo Rojas -Pan flute music

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, August 5, 2019, 1:24 p.m.

It Requires Remaining Aware of His Love

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that we have a refuge in, and from, this world.  We are bid to dwell in God’s love, laughing, trusting, and knowing His Divine Power.

I realized some time ago, that, when I choose to seek God’s love in the world around me, I am always sure to find it.  Sometimes, it’s contained in the tiniest things, or revealed in the smallest of ways, but it’s always there.  When we begin to dwell, to really live in God’s love, we become more and more aware of His Divine Power.  There’s almost no question, whatsoever, of the source of the little “coincidences, miracles, and eleventh hour rescues.”

Just this morning, I walked out to my storage place.  I rearranged my bag for the day, locked up, and headed back down to the entry gate.  The keypad at the exit point wasn’t working.  I rang the manager’s bell a couple of times, finally ringing in Morse Code, “SOS.”  It was about 8:33 a.m.  I sat down to wait for the manager, who would be in at 9 a.m.  I thought, well, I might as well take the time to say my morning prayer.  I hadn’t yet.  I said my amen, and added, “Jesus, please send somebody up here in a hurry.”  No sooner were the words out of my mouth, and one of the office workers showed up.  I told her the keypad wasn’t working.  She asked how long I’d been there, and I said, “Oh, about fifteen minutes.”  She said, “You’re lucky I came in early today; I usually don’t show up until 9:30 a.m.”  I’m so glad Jesus hears our prayers.

Jesus said that he couldn’t work His miracles in some places because of the unbelief.  He asked, “Do you believe…?  He also said, “Your faith has made you well, healed you, saved you, etc.”  Faith activates God’s Divine Power in our lives.  When we make it a point to seek, accept, and reciprocate by living in that love toward ourselves and others, more and more of God’s Divine Power becomes active in our lives.  As this takes place, our faith is fed, and grows.  Walking by faith then becomes easier and easier; like breathing.

Love you from Cafe du Mondieu

Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, July 15, 2019, 11 a.m.