Welcome to Hearstrings family and friends

I am sorry I have been away for so long. On one hand, my body has been a focus so I can be well. On the other hand, I have been finding out that there are many things involved in detoxing. Whether it is to remove metal toxins and getting my gut to work well or, to find from God the wisdom I need to take care of this body. 

Along this path, I am discovering the value of a sound mind. Power to do the simple things and to love every moment of walking in the way of the Holy Spirit. There have come times of discouragement. The only safe place is in the presence of the Lord and reading His Word daily, and often.

2 Timothy 1:7 says, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control."

Who would have thought that everything I take into my body, mind and soul would effect my whole person? God had a plan and He is seeing me through this challenge. Until I read this in the Amplified Bible I never considered what this meant. A calm, well-balanced mind? Discipline and self-control?

Yes! I have loved ones fighting cancer and having no help because they are beyond the doctors ability. It hurts to hear them so inhibited by this disease. They are clinging to God Almighty for each breath and know they will be with the Lord when they are gone from here. Blessed assurance holds them up. Yet, the sorrow at times is overwhelming. 

Fear of anything can become something you know? My mind has been brought to a deeper dependence upon the Lord. My choices are changing and I don't find comfort in the things of entertainment I used to. Not even the need to go, go, go. Things have lost their luster. This takes a different path now where I need to ask for help. I pray more now for others, not just myself. The long times of having to be still are when I can listen to the voice of scripture. Inspiration to try drawing and painting have resulted in these quiet times out in the garden. 

And, of course my family are dear to my heart in a deeper way. Not just the surface interactions. My husband has been such a support. I praise the Lord for his willingness to do things like dishes and laundry, along with tending to the garden and working on projects. Fixing the truck, taking care of the quail, building. I am grateful beyond words for this man.

Love is from the heart. It shows up when needed whether you are having a good day or a tough one. I have seen this. God's Love is being perfected in all of us. Our trust has grown and our faith has become active. At the end of the day to say "Thank you Lord Jesus" just doesn't seem like enough.

What I want for you, my brothers and sisters is this. That you continue in the Love of the Lord. That the power of the Holy Spirit works with you and through you. That your mind will rest and be filled with the words of hope given to you from the Lord. 

Be strong. It takes courage to step away from the world and find home in the heart of God. His heart in you. His joy and hope in you.

Romans 8:28 is probably one you think you know. But really take a look at this. Let this word spur you on to make the hard decisions in front of you. "We are assured and know that [God being a parner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose."

Before I leave you, please know I am praying for those of you in this world, who I may not see, but, who have been brought to my heart by the Holy Spirit. He knows each name. God sees all. He is listening for you to call on Him.

I have found this Word to lift up my heavy heart and would like to share it with you. Romans 15:13 says, "May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope."

I pray this, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. As we wait expectantly for His return, believe, trust in, rely on and cling to our precious Lord and King. Amen.

Abundance is...making the right choices