Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 15:02 | No Comments »

Welcome family and friends,

Forgiveness. Corrie Ten Boom put it this way...it unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It breaks the chain of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness. The forgiveness of Jesus not only takes away our sins, it makes them as if they had never been.

Are you held back from forgiveness by what others have said or done to you? This is a sad case of pride and delusion. Selfishness and bitterness keep you in the dark. Like a tiny plant stuck tight between a rock and a hard place. No moisture, light or the joy of blooming with your face up to the sky.

There is hope.

Jesus came to give us life, if only we call on His name. To be forgiven, cost Him blood, sweat and tears for you and I. We know He rose again from the dead to live forever...then why have so many held onto their chains with a crushing grip? Why not become like a small child raising hands up and asking mom or dad for what he wants?

You have your reasons. I had mine too. Now I know differently. And, it isn't worth the pain and separation from pure Love simply because some experience may be to blame. In the end, we are the ones to blame. 

If the only thing I knew about Father God was found on a little slip of paper reading..."I know the plans I have for you" declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. Would you hold fast to that? 

Do you want to know those good plans for you today? Oh, there is so much more! Will you believe the Father hears you when you cry? Will you believe He only has good for you? Do you want to take the next step to get closer to Him?

There is Good News! Find a Bible and read the Gospel of John. It won't take as long as you think. See the plan of God to save you from the darkness you are engaged in. You can rely on Him, trust Him and cling to Him. Believe. 

I don't know your situation, where you live or come from. I don't know the hidden secrets of your heart. He does. In John 14 Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled." Bring your troubles to the Cross and find mercy for your soul. He said, " I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by Me."

Jesus gives His Holy Spirit as the Comforter in His name. He will teach you where to step and the right direction to go. "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you."

Because God sent His only Son to go to that awful cross and shed His precious blood there for your sins and mine, we must accept  this gift of forgiveness to be free. He raised Jesus from the grave so you and I can be assured of eternity with Him in heaven.

I am not sure I presented this good enough. Please, take time and call on the Father for understanding while reading and searching His Living Word. Enjoy fresh life and walk in newness of Life! Remember, He is able to keep you. 

We give all glory, honor and praise to Jesus forever! In His matchless name be healed and abide in Him, trust Him and joy will be yours, regardless of the circumstances. Give thanks. He is a good, good Father.

Abundance is...as the key turns


Saturday, March 16, 2024, 16:47 | No Comments »

Welcome back to Heartstrings family,

We have evidence of God's love and kindness even when we are in trials. Do you agree? It takes a bit to focus somedays. Whether from pain or loss of a dear ones life or by our foolish choices. It all comes down to where my thoughts are going. 

So, can you find freedom when you are hurting? I mean, without the use of all the bandaids we have been offered to apply? Where do you go first? Who do you run to?

There are so many scriptures to guide us to freedom for our soul. Knowing Jesus hung on the cross and took all the burdens of sin on himself...something I couldn't do on my own, is the first place I have to go to. By bringing all that I am to a place where I humbly bow before Him. It is after the cross, the removing of sin can this world of hurting people find an empty tomb. Jesus conquered death, He didn't just die!

When I focus on this amazing gift of God, I begin to adjust my feelings to what I know is true. In all the world, the Lord God still sees me. And, you. Only God can do that.

I consider the wonders of His Love and begin to walk in freedom regardless of my circumstances. I am free to tell others how awesome His Love is for them too. Eyes off of self and onto the very purpose of my being here. 

Yes, there is still pain and loss. However, there is comfort and joy! Yesterday, my mother in law died. She went to rest in the arms of Jesus. I believe I will see her again. After so long a struggle, she is free! That gives me reason to rejoice today, even with tears on my face. I am so happy for her!

My mind is swimming with scriptures. Hope and joy and peace stir my soul, bubbling over with gratitude for the new signs of Spring today! What do you see in your small world that shows you how awesome Gods love is for you personally?

The first thing I read this morning was found in Isaiah 61:3. It spoke of having a garland of beauty instead of ashes. The oil of joy instead of mourning. A garment of praise for a spirit of heaviness. Words of Life! So my soul will sing!

The very time I need to praise God is when I feel struck down. When my hope is shattered. This is the time to make myself come before the Lord, yes, cry out to Him and stop letting my mind worry of things but, put my hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. Decide to praise God whether I feel like it or not, no matter what is happening. Psalm 103:1-2.

Cast your burden on the Lord, knowing He will sustain you. You will not be shaken. Psalm 27:1.

Psalm 34 begins with the positive truth...I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

We are to magnify the name of the Lord God. Not only when things are easy but in the tuff stuff of life. This is where I am at right now. Who will I trust? Certainly not in my own power. But, in the power and life of the Lord who is my Life and my salvation. The mind of the Holy Spirit is life and soul peace right now and forever! Then sing my soul!

I pray you draw nearer to the Lord. Really focus on His goodness and keep your hand in His. Whether in the valley of on the mountain tops, we need the Lord to guide us. Bless you and thank you for coming to hear my heart today. You are precious in His sight. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Abundance is...a soul that sings


Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 13:54 | No Comments »

Together again with Heartstrings

This is the time to encourage one another. We do not know what tomorrow will bring but, we do know Who holds the heavens and the earth in His hands. What a privlege to share the good news!

The question remains. Is it well with your soul? Remember if you have received the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, you the redeemed of the Lord have hope. The mind of the Holy Spirit in you is life and soul peace both now and forever. No matter what the world is choosing. Choose this life in the Lord Almighty.

Some songs that come to my mind this morning speak to me of hope that is eternal. Loss will come, sure, but gain will be the final result of a soul that thrives on the loving, compassionate words of God. From glory to glory we are being changed into His likeness. 

"When peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul."

"In His time, in His time, He makes all things beautiful."

"I cast all my cares upon You."

"It is well with my soul!"

Lord, I know You are familiar with my ways. You know the number of my days. My life is yours. Breathe on me fresh life. All those reading this post, I pray will find comfort and even sing the songs and more that I have listed. Help each of us to worship You Lord with all our heart. We surrender all our needs to You. Thank you for dying for me, Jesus. I will bless Your name now and forever. You are Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Blessed be your matchless name, Lord Jesus. Amen

Psalm 34:17-19 says, "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their distress and troubles. ~ The Lord is close to those who are of a broken heart and saves such as are crushed with sorrow for sin and are humbly and thoroughly penitent. ~ Many evils confront the [consistently] righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all."

So, worship the Lord for His great and precious promises. They will never fail to come to pass. The Lord will not fail. His power no foe can withstand! The Lord bless everyone of you today, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ our Lord and soon coming King! Amen.

Abundance is...every moment He is strong


Monday, March 4, 2024, 13:40 | No Comments »

We welcome you to Heartstrings

More and more often I am finding my trust level directly related to God. As so many are in difficulty I have wondered how on earth can they possibly manage life without the Lord Jesus Christ? Are there questions without answers? Is there a day gone by when you feel lost and confused by the noisy voices around you? Who will you trust in this last hour?

Already, what I thought I would be writing about has been redirected. I will trust the Holy Spirit to teach us today. I am learning right along with you how this day will go. Our stories may be different but the root of each one goes right back to God asking us, "Will you trust Me?"

Do you know why I love reading Psalms? Because David wrote from his heart. When he was angry, hurt, confused or just feeling picked on where did he turn? Here is one little example I love.

From Psalm 55:22..."Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail)."

Right of the top you may read the word righteous and think, not me! But, if you are a believer in the Son of God as your Savior, it is His righteousness that the Father is seeing you by. The enemy wants to rob each of us of the faithful love of God. This is just one way. So, believe and come to Jesus everyday. Bring those burdens and He will carry you. He will sustain you!

I love Psalm 18. If you take the time to read it often you will find treasures to heap up in your heart and soul! Verse 30 says..."As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him."

Will you do this today? I mean, right now? Bring all that is on your heart to the Only One Who can be trusted completely. 

My heart is burdened for a dying mother. Yet, my heart rejoices that the very moment the Father has planned, she will be with the Lord in glory. How could I manage death without the blessed hope I find in Christ Jesus. He is faithful and true.

That is just one concern. In fact, there are many days I can't tell which is priority to submit to God. I am up at night with their names on my tongue. I walk in a darkened room with the only Light being Jesus. All is just wrong with this world, but my life is in His hands.

One last thing. In Romans 8 I have been reading along and there I found a jewel of truth. You know with death on my mind, even without fear, I needed a deeper understanding. So, here I am reading along and there at the end of verse 6 I read..."But the mind of the [Holy] Spirit is life and [soul] peace [both now and forever.]."

Powerful! What an awesome God we serve! Do you see it? While walking in the Spirit and not after my flesh, I see He has a mind. He is real despite all the lies of the enemy. He is real and I have Him living inside of me! Yes, I am excited because applying this to my day by day, it isn't about the death all around me. It is about walking continually, abiding in the Lord. There is life, for me. There is soul peace for me! 

May the Lord sustain you and keep you in the Beloved. May His grace pour over you like fresh oil from the throne. May you find your life kept in the hollow of His hand regardless of circumstances. Bring Him all your cares, for He cares for you. In the matchless name of Jesus, amen.

Abundance is...My trust is found in Christ Jesus 


Monday, February 26, 2024, 12:59 | No Comments »

Dear Heartstrings family,

If you need wisdom and guidance today, pray. Psalm 43:3 says, "Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me."

I Thessalonians 5:23-24 says, "May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it."

I don't know about you but, I need that through and through work going on everyday. Instead of going from one decision to another on my own, I am learning to forget that waste of time and go directly to Abba Father. 

Just think about it...He will do it! This is the reason we can wake in the morning and thank Him for His kindness and ask Him to order our steps for the day ahead. Then, when it is all finished and you put your head down for the night you can rejoice in all of His faithfulness just like Psalm 92:2 tells us.

How can we have hope if we have no one to show us what that looks like? You sure won't find it by listening to all the media. You won't find it buying new things. You won't find it even from the mouth of a friend. At least not like the perfect faithfulness of God we read about in His Love Letter to us. 

I don't know what your journey looks like. I would likely believe what you tell me. The hope is in sharing how you got through those times. Some things are really tough to talk about. I have some difficult past also. But, now I have given all my past to the One Who gave me the gift of salvation.

The now, meaning today, I am trusting God to be faithful moment by moment. It couldn't help me if I hadn't the assurance that I belong to the Father and am redeemed by Jesus Christ and sealed by His Spirit. I cannot do today without Him!

Will God change His mind about tomorrow? He still has a perfect plan and is at work in this crazy world. He will fulfill all of His purposes. Instead of trying to figure all this out, why not open your Bible and see where His Spirit will lead you? I have been happily surprised by how the Holy Spirit teaches me. Lifting God's Word up and setting my thoughts and eyes on the scriptures...well, it is a Living Word and flows like a quiet stream into the heart of me.

So, will you trust your life to Jesus? Ask for wisdom and guidance early in your day. Then place your hand in His and just walk where He leads. We can ask Him for a healthy frame and a cleansed conscience and a soul that will never be at home with sin. 

I read that from a seventeenth-century pastor, Johann Heermann. He wrote this prayer. This is the translation from German to English. 

"O God, Thou faithful God,

Thou fountain every flowing,

Without whom nothing is, 

All perfect gifts bestowing, 

Grant me a healthy frame, 

And give me, Lord, within,

A conscience free from blame, 

A soul unhurt by sin."

I know this post is long. But, I believe this was something I needed to share today. Keep Hope in The Faithful One. In the matchless name of Jesus, amen.

Abundance is...God Is Faithful


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