“The righteous may fall seven times and rise again… but the wicked shall fall by calamity!” Proverbs 24:16.

For many years I misunderstood what it meant in Phillippians 2:12 to “work out my own salvation with fear and trembling”. It seemed to collide with my belief in God’s gift of unconditional love, knowing that Jesus had done the work required for my salvation. Moses delivered the Law… but Jesus accomplished the requirements of it. So I now rest, knowing my salvation is secure, simply because I believed in Jesus and confessed salvation based on the work He did for me. He then moved into my heart! He wants to help me live this new life with the new personality that is being conceived as I develop a new character. Matthew 5:1-12 lists those changes. They’re called the Beatitudes!

I soon discovered in my new life that I have new responsibilities and privileges. I can now speak directly to adversity and deal with it authoritatively. In short, when I need help He tells me what to do and how to do it. I soon discovered that when I asked Him to do something He responded by telling me I have a tongue and I’m to use it. He will give me words to say. I’m still prone to bringing trouble on myself through unwise choices because of impatience, Like a cry baby I beg to be set free. I repent and ask for deliverance. He in turn redeems my bad behaviour choice and brings good out of it. Romans 8:28.

So now, I use my authority to take action and speak to the ‘mountain of mistake: “Remove yourself into the Sea of God’s forgetfulness.”

I’m then free to get on with the journey into the rest of my life!

You have the same authority if He lives in you. Flex your muscles! Use your rights! Cease from your procrastinationings!

Make a decision to walk out from under the ‘dark cloud’ that hovers over your head. Seek a job or even a church change! If you’re not able to flex your muscles where you are then look for a new Gym! Go after the training support you need in order to move on.

Work out your salvation with right thoughts and ‘fruit of the spirit’ behaviour!

If the soul would find rest, it must divorce itself from the angst of anxiety; stepping aside from that which causes mental conflict. Physical rest in itself is partial and temporary. There is a rest in God that restores the soul for the season, bringing things into perspective and proportion. It is then we walk in step with His steps, experiencing the smooth pace of peace He’s given us; walking hand in Hand, resting, relaxing, breathing Him in.

He waits patiently for us because He loves being with us. Think of yourself as a child, crawling into Papa’s arms. Nothing’s really wrong, it’s just knowing He’s warm and always accepting. He wants us to enjoy Him! To discover the hugeness of His love! He longs to hear us say: “Thank You, Papa!” When we hear ourselves thanking Him it is then that we feel restored in our soul!

He wants us to come as often as we can. It’s when we’re spasmodic that He grows concerned for the state of our mind, because continual resting in Him guarantees prevention of over-reaction to the thoughts and feelings of others. Actually, it’s wholly possible and permissible to walk with Him constantly; unfazed by the pecking reminders of life’s daily dilemma’s and the demanding responsibilities of growing a family. When the soul is rested life is calmer and it is seen in our composure. Resting like that is developed on a daily basis. Once you’ve experienced it over a length of time you will become addicted to it! Guaranteed!

Our seeds of fruitfulness often lie dormant in the dark ground of lostness.  The shell of a seed must be broken apart in order for the life in the seed to rise towards the Light above the ground to become what it really is. ”

The disciples were not world travellers. They must have paled when Jesus said: “Go into all the world.” He even told them how to pack: 1 pair of shoes, 1 coat… ouch… you should see my suitcase… but I’m learning.

A rigid mindset in a follower of Jesus doesn’t work.  If you’re in the yoke with Him you must be ready to turn the formidable corners that lead to a change of direction/action. But so many of us don’t like change;  it’s a frightening fact that the inflexibility of a closed mind often leads to a stagnant religious lifestyle.  Yet we sing loudly, I Surrender All.  Methinks God shakes his head!

A year ago on this weekend, I sold my Condo in Abbotsford to re-locate closer to my children in North Langley/Surrey.  To say I’ve not missed my mate would be a lie.

I have ministered in new places like Uganda, Kenya, and ‘new- to- me’ churches in Ireland and England.  Visited again Northwest Edmonton and Spruce Grove, Alberta…had a great Ladies Weekend in Estevan, Saskatchewan and another Ladies Retreat in Salmon Am, B.C.   At the present moment I’m in Japan, ministering at Parkside Chapel.  When I return home next week I will be re-packing to journey to the churches in El Salvador and Guatemala for two and half weeks.  Between travel assignments I’ve done pulpit supply for local pastors.

This afternoon, as I was musing on how God chooses to use us, this profound yet  debatable thought flew into my thinking machine.  As God’s children we’re prone to pray: ”God, please use me!“  God answers back: “My child, please use Me.”

He wants to come on board our activity!  He wants to cure our dependence on self.   It needs to be: “Not I…but Christ Who lives in me.”

I have found a global ministry on Facebook and on Skype. . . while sitting in my office I am face to face on my computer with a single mom in Uganda…teaching her the Bible!  Technology has brought the world to me!

Thank you for being my friend!  I rely on your prayers.  Your monthly support is what keeps me on the road.  God’s strength is unfailing!

Today, Greta published her first-ever e-book, Falling Sparrow: Overcoming the Ghosts of Sexual Abuse. First published in the late 1990s, Falling Sparrow has sold out several times. This spring, Greta updated it, and has now released it as an e-book, available here (or in your favorite e-book app). If you are struggling to overcome the effects of sexual abuse–or know someone who is–Greta’s story will help.

Proceeds from the $4.95 e-books go to support Greta in her ministry around the world.

If you don’t have an e-book reader, you can purchase the PDF version of her book, download it to your computer, and either print it or read it on screen.

Yesterday morning, while washing my face, these words screamed into my head: “You can’t fly like an eagle when your claws are in your enemy.”

I searched my heart immediately for I had decided a long time ago that my dictum in life would be to keep short accounts. Thus, this urgency has to be for someone out there who wants to soar in prosperity but is miserable with bitterness.  Grudges ground us! The Upward draft is difficult to catch.

The sinister side of an ongoing grudge is that it brings progress to a screeching halt.  God’s way to freedom for us, is to forgive; thereby releasing our enemy from our clutches; namely, cease from our judging and condemning.  Instead, we pronounce blessings of goodness and kindness on him; freeing him to catch his upper draft breezes of God’s blessing.  We too will catch the Breeze of Blessing!…We will fly like eagles were intended to fly…effortlessly!