Matthew 13:10-17

(Isaiah 6:9-10) "Go, and say to this people, “Listen and listen, but never understand! Look and look, but never perceive!”  Make this people’s heart coarse, make their ears dull, shut their eyes tight, or they will use their eyes to see, use their ears to hear, use their heart to understand, and change their ways and be healed.

The New Jerusalem Bible (New York: Doubleday, 1985), Is 6:9–10.

It the course we take through life that provides us with all we need to survive, to thrive. That course has no direction that will bring us to eternal life if we are not being guided by Christ. Despite what we might think it is by every word of the Lord that is spoken in the good book that we are to live. Not one syllable of that word is to be changed because it is not what we want or believe. If there is no healing in our lives it is not because there is no God, it is because Isaiah's words are still true in your life. If what you see and want in your life it is not what the Lord wants you will never see it come to be. Having total control, to be able to do what you want, without regard and without consequence will only lead to ruin. Isaiah's prophecy has again come true for you. It is certainly evident in those who want to destroy lives that have not yet had the chance to have the dreams that we have had. Life is precious and has no price. Freedom has its price. It is not free. Many have given their lives for that freedom including Christ. Hear His words and give yourself to Him that you might hear, understand and perceive. 

There is no image this week. This was a week of turmoil in many ways. I had stress trying to get my prescription medications refilled with only 2 days left on the old one. We were accidentally exposed to Covid by a family member who just found out they had it. It has been a week now and we still have no symptoms. We home tested at the time and it was negative. We will test again today or tomorrow to see if we are still negative. The heat wave here (95 to 110 degrees in the sun with humidity high) has kept us indoors. We only have air conditioning in our living room and bedroom. Jill's brother slept here on Sunday since he has no air conditioning. Sleep at night is difficult with all that is happening here and around the world with friends and family. 

Jill and I pray for the health and safety of all of you. May God bless and keep everyone well and safe. Until next post, remember to always "Love The Details."

, Psalm 107:2-9 (YHWY's Guiding hand for a people)

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Our savior is the guiding hand of those who believe in Him. He is the life and the resurrection for our nation. There is nothing but darkness and wandering for those who turn away from His guiding hand. The nations that followed His word and believed in Him were were strong and united. The Lord provided for them, fought for them, guided them in all they did. His people are those who know He is real and follow Him. He reveals Himself and through Him our father in heaven. We have not not been fortunate enough to have been there when He walked the earth with us but that does not mean we are unable to know HIm. Our walk with Him has not survived for over 2000 years because He is dead. Our Lord and savior has been providing for us, healing us (Yes, even with miracles), correcting us, guiding us, blessing us, calling us to His side for those 2000 years. Now as then the world is in turmoil, in disarray. We need to be aware and not silent about the state of things. It seems people want to do whatever they want whenever they want no matter if it is morally correct or not. A sad statement for the world view of things in this day and age. Self destruction is the path the world is on. 

This is a sheet from Imagine and Do. It was colored with Copic Pens.

Pray for the world and may the good Lord protect you and keep you safe. Remember to always "Love The Details."

1 Kings 19:9-16

 

There are those in this world that hide themselves away in fear of their fellow man. For what reason do you hide from man? He can only kill the body never the soul. No matter how evil the the pursuer the only power he has over you is the body that is in this world. He has no power over the spirit that lives within the soul. Yahweh keeps our spirit safe and secure, protecting us from harm. The title of today's post is my absolute favorite reminder of God's awesome power and gentle mercy. Read 1 Kings verses 9 through 16. Though God's presence caused the hurricane, mountain shattering, earthquake and fire it was the slightest of breezes that the prophet knew as the voice of God. Jesus was the physical image of His father on earth. I am sure that when He spoke it was soft, gentile and consoling. Even when confronted with the raging weather or other threats the disciples felt safe knowing He was with them. That same thing is true today if you believe in Him. That same voice can be heard today if you are willing to rest in Him. We all fail at times to stop and  listen for that quiet, barely audible voice within our hearts that guides us and assures us that we are safe, secure within His hands. Rest assured! He is with us always and He is guiding us in the ways of God our father. Remember the 23rd Psalm, "though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil for thou are with me"? When you recite this psalm take it to heart for it is real and true.  

Today I am sharing an image of a daffodil. It is a simple image and not overly hard to color.

The Copic colors are:

That is it for this week. I hope everyone is staying cool and hydrated. This has been one HOT summer thus far. May the good Lord keep you safe and bless you exceedingly. Remember to always "Love The Details."