BIBLE VERSES FOR THE DAY
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

​Hello everyone…and how is your Monday? Thank God for not only a new day; but a brand-new week…one where He is more than able to clear the slate of our yesterdays, to create something new…something that can help us to keep pressing on…praise Him!
I don't know if you noticed; but this past Friday's writing was posted a little later than usual…and why…because I couldn't get the page to load, where I normally post the writings. I actually had been having a little problem for several days prior to that; but it wasn't like what I was experiencing Thursday afternoon. Every time I tried to bring up the editing page…all there seemed to be, was this nice white page with nothing on it. 
After trying everything I could think of to fix the problem, I contacted someone…and to my surprise, they said that the page was working…and that I should try using another browser. After trying several browsers with no success, I began to talk with God even more about the situation; but I also decided that I had done everything that I could do…and that it was time to leave it all in God's hands.
By Thursday night, I decided to try and see if I could bring up my editing page one more time before going to bed, as I wanted the writing to be posted by Friday morning; but yet, the page still wasn't working. After closing down my computer, I decided to have some quiet time alone with God and share every thought and feeling that was attempting to weigh me down at the time.
As I began my visit with the Lord, I mentioned that I didn't understand why He hadn't answered my prayer…and I also told Him that I didn't understand the reasoning behind all of this; but that I knew He had to have had a reason for not responding to my prayer…and that I was going to walk through this time with Him and trust Him all the way, even if it meant that I would have to walk down a different path with Him.
After waking up Friday morning, I got around and came into the office and attempted once more, to see if the editing page was working. As I waited patiently for the page to come up; all I ended up seeing before me was that beautiful white page once more. From there, I thought to myself…ok…time to go into the kitchen and do something else, so God could work in His own way. I have to say that as I left my office, there was peace…and even as I worked in the kitchen…to prep something for dinner that night…I was happy and truly enjoyed my time there.
Once I had finished prepping the dinner for that night, Keith and I had lunch…and never once did I think on what hadn't taken place in the office that morning. In fact, Keith and I had a nice visit and a good lunch…and then I did a little vacuuming and took a shower. Even as I entered the office once more, I was at peace…and knew deep in my heart that God was in charge…and that His will would be done…in His way.
After entering the office, I turned on the laptop…got comfortable on the daybed and was preparing to do anything that God had planned for me at that moment. Once the computer was warmed up and ready to go, I went to check a few emails first; because for some strange reason, my email accounts were responding also, in a similar way to my editing page on the website. Anyways…to my surprise, the email pages popped right up…and much faster too. From there, I thought…ok…time to see if the editing page on the website is working, so I went over there…and as I put in the password and clicked on the editing page button…everything immediately came up…and you want to know what I did from there? I posted the writing, with much praise in my heart!
Later, I still didn't know why God had allowed all of this to happen; but as I began to talk with Him about it; He helped me to understand that Satan was once more putting His foot through the door of this ministry, where he did not belong…as a means of stopping this great work. From there, I also came to see that God was allowing these difficult moments to remain for a time, as a means of testing me. In other words, He wanted to see which direction I would go, when all hope seemed to be gone.
You know…we all seem to experience similar situations such as these. First, we get attacked by Satan…and from there, we seem to try everything we can do to resolve the problem on our own, while praying from the depth of our hearts repeatedly, for God to come and rescue us from these terrible times. Do we ever stop to think that maybe God is waiting to see if we will trust His will to be done first?
When you've tried everything, you can try…and all hope seems to be slipping through your fingers…do you know what direction you are going to turn to from there? I think that the thing that has stuck with me the most, after facing what I went through this past Thursday and Friday; is to not allow the darkened moments to overtake me; but rather, trust God through those darkened moments…One who can help me to remain standing, as I wait on Him…knowing in my heart that He will never leave me or forsake me.
Wow…what a way to begin the week! I truly hope and pray that this God inspired writing has touched your heart today, in a way that it has mine! I want you to know that I sure have enjoyed my visit with you today…and I hope that you will return again tomorrow, for another great God inspired visit! Take care…and ALWAYS know that God is with you! God bless you so much!
It's Always & Only Because of Him…
Diane
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BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9) Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."

​Hello everyone…and a very happy and blessed Friday to you all! What a great day the Lord hath made! You know…sometimes we can find it difficult to see a new day in a good way, due to what we may be experiencing at the time; but I have come to see that when we choose to look beyond these stormy moments that surround us; then that is when we come to also see that God has been with us all along…working to brighten up our darkest moment…so let this be hope to your heart today!
As I'm sitting here this morning…looking back over my week, I see days that were filled with pain and a lot of work that brought about some very trying moments in my life. As I was reflecting on this, while talking with God this morning, I began to see even more…that I could either sit here and mark this week off as a bad week, by continually focusing on every detail…of every little thing that went wrong, or I could focus more on where I am right now. Like I've said before…life definitely isn't easy, especially in these end times; but how we view each day, will either keep hope alive within us or it will take us deeper into other moments of despair.
You know…I remember moments in the past, when I not only focused on everything that went wrong; but it was as though I had begun to make a list in my head of everything that had brought me to where I was at the time. For each thing I thought deeply on…my life only continued to become more miserable. I tell you this today, because words such as these can spare you from the needless suffering that I once went through.
Anyways, as I continued to look back on my week, I could also see where a healing had taken place in my life; because instead of thinking so deeply on every awful detail of the week; I was now focusing on how God had brought me through the week. I think that sometimes, we can find ourselves caught in another one of Satan's traps…one that longs to keep the affliction alive…and how does he do that; by getting us to focus deeply on everything that's going wrong at the time.
One thing I can truly say to you today…is that the times when I experience peace the most, is when I start focusing on where God has brought me, rather than where Satan was attempting to take me. Just stop and think on this for a moment. What happens when we allow our minds and hearts to become twisted up in every detail of what has gone wrong? I don't know about you; but the knots only seem to grow tighter, until I can barely stand what is taking place in my life at that moment, which can bring about an overwhelming feeling of anxiety.
You know…throughout most of my youth, I lived in a house that displayed anger. Little did I know that the anger I lived with would follow me into my adult life. Before I really came to see what was taking place…anger became my way of coping with each problem I faced.
One day, God began to show me that I was now walking in the footsteps of the one who taught me that anger was the only way to cope with a problem. As my eyes became open to this, I began to work with God…and now I am free of the anger that had controlled my life for so long. I guess that what I'm trying to convey to you today; is that handling a problem with the wrong frame of mind is only going to lead us into needless moments of suffering…just as the anger did for me.
You know…I have truly come to see that peace can be found in the midst of a storm; for it's the eye of the storm that can draw us into a calm…one that can restore our thoughts and allow us to connect more deeply with God, rather than the problems that are surrounding us. So, are you ready to let go of each difficult moment from the week and start anew, by focusing on where you are right now?  One thing I know for sure…this is the only way that can lead us to a God who can restore our souls, with his perfect and loving peace.
I have to tell you…our visits this week have truly blessed my heart! I sure hope that these words of encouragement will help you along life's way…and I truly hope and pray that your weekend will be a very special one! Take good care and know that you're in my daily thoughts and prayers! Come back Monday…and I'll be here…looking forward to another great visit with you! God bless you so much!
It's Always & Only Because of Him…
Diane
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BIBLE VERSES FOR THE DAY
 "How hast thou helped him that is without power? How savest thou the arm that hath no strength? 3) How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?" Job 26:2-3

​Hello everyone…and how is your Thursday? As I'm beginning my visit with you today, I am looking out to a day that has truly drawn me into the presence of God…and I've come to see that when we look for God…He truly can be found.
Throughout many times in my life, I have found God's presence to be very real through nature. When I'm outside…working on a project with my husband Keith…and have invited God into those moments; I sense His presence, as the sun shines brightly down upon me. When I see the leaves gently blowing in the wind…I know He's there…and I even wonder if the wind could actually be His breath…breathing down from the heavens all around me.
There was a time in my life, when I didn't always see God in this way; but while seeking peace during some hard and difficult times of my life, I found His presence to be very real. I think that if we could just stop for a moment and look for God's presence in our day; then the things that try to overtake our minds and hearts, would simply melt away.
I've never really understood why we focus on the things we dislike the most. For example…it's bad enough that we must go through these difficult times…but why do we find ourselves constantly looking in their direction? It seems like we would want to shun these difficult moments and look for something that could be the remedy for what we're facing at the time. I think that sometimes, we are just too much in a hurry or overwhelmed by what we've allowed ourselves to be drawn into; that we don't take the time to quietly seek the presence of God.
Yesterday morning, after I came out of my office, it seemed as though one bad thing happened after another. First, I received a baking dish that I had been waiting for…only to find it broken in the box. Then, as I began to do a few things in the kitchen, the pain levels in my feet began to rise…and on top of it all, my workload seemed out of control. After experiencing all of this, I felt like climbing up to a mountain and just screaming; but I told the Lord that this would not resolve these issues I was dealing with at the time…so instead, I turned to God and began to look for the good through the bad…and I came to see that this baking dish was only something materialistic that could be replaced…and that with time, the pain would calm down…and if I continued to follow God in my day; then the work would be completed soon. As it turned out…I got a refund for the baking dish a lot sooner than what I expected…I got to sit on the day bed and finish what needed to be done for the day, which became a good reason to rest the foot; so, you see…looking for God and the good through the bad, brought about a good ending to my day.
You know…as I've been sitting here…reading our Bible verses for the day, I truly believe that we need to be more like Job; for he was able to look beyond all that he was facing at the time, to focus on a God who was much greater than all he was experiencing at the moment. In fact, if we were to look deeper into the 26th chapter of Job; we would see how Job focused more on the things that drew Him into the presence of God…knowing that what he was thinking on at the time, was only an ounce of what God could do.
You know…I think that we become sidetracked with our problems; because we are too busy focusing on where the problem could be taking us…and from there, we find ourselves in a trap where Satan can torment us with the problem even more. One thing I learned yesterday; is that focusing on all the bad, will only make it worse. Once I took my thoughts away from all that was bothering me at the time; that is when life began to turn around in a better direction. I truly hope and pray that these words will be of help to you too today, for whatever you may be facing at this time! Remember, there is only two directions to turn, while facing a problem. One direction will draw you closer and deeper into the problem…and one direction will draw you closer to a God who can keep you further away from the problem. Which one will you choose today?
Wow…I'll tell you…it been another great visit! One thing I know…when we turn to God, He never disappoints us; but rather, He's more than willing to encourage us and draw us closer to Him…so I praise Him today, for these inspiring words!
Well, it's time to do some other ministry work…so I will say good-bye for now; but I hope that you will have a very nice day…and that you will also come back tomorrow and pay me another visit! God and I will be waiting!  Take care for now…and may God bless your day with His very best!
It's Always & Only Because of Him…
Diane  
​*If you haven't yet accepted Jesus into your heart, I would like to invite you to check out… "Come to Jesus."

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BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY
"It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes." Psalm 119:71
"Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word." Psalm 119:67

Hello everyone! I sure hope that your day is off to a great start! As I am sitting here with you today, I am enjoying a beautiful view out my window. Squirrels have been playing in the yard…and all the birds that have come to visit Keith and I today, have been sharing food too. It's amazing how the simple things of life can bring peace into a brand-new day…and I praise God with all my heart, for all that He gives me to enjoy each day…praise Him!
Sunday morning, as I was getting around for the day, I was looking to see what I needed to fix for dinner throughout the week and I came to see that I had planned a couple easy meals for Monday and Tuesday, which brought an excitement to me; because I knew that these open windows of opportunity would make room to accomplish a couple extra things in my week, without running around like a chicken with its head off…lol. 
Anyways, since I had a couple days with no prepping for dinner, I decided to finish cleaning my house. You know…I remember a time when I could clean the whole house in one day and be done with it; but as my legs have worsened, I have now chosen to not give up; but rather, split up the cleaning…and you know what…I have found that by doing the cleaning in this way; that I seem to be much more relaxed, which has brought about another healing in my life from the past.
After spending some great…and I mean some great moments with God on Monday morning, I left my office to tackle a living room that was in much need of dusting. I also wanted to move a couple of things around and deep clean while I was at it…and one of the things that I wanted to move was a bookshelf ladder. I don't know if you know what that is; but it's actually a bookshelf that resembles a ladder…and I have all of my published books on it. In fact, I have used this bookshelf ladder as an opportunity to not only display these books; but to also give these writings back to the One who is the author of them all, which is Jesus Christ; while Keith and I read and enjoy them too, from time to time.
Anyways…this supposedly small project seemed to turn into something a little more than what I had first thought…and isn't that the way it always seems to go? Sometimes I think that I get too excited with all I'm wanting to do; that I miss out on some of the details of what actually needs to be done…lol.
So, anyways…after beginning my well awaited project, I began to look around the room after a while and I noticed that there were still some things that needed to be put back in place…and even dusted. I had things everywhere…on the floor…on the couch and behind a chair. I'll tell you, after seeing all of this, I was torn between wanting to give up and finish a project that I had wanted to do for so long.
As I took a little break…thinking on how I could finish this project of mine in an easy way; I began to experience a refreshing feeling and the need to go on; so, I got up once more on these legs of mine and began to go at it. Keith even chipped in and took a few things and put them into storage for me, which was a great help! From there, I decided that I would get everything back into place…take a lunch break and then finish the dusting. To make a long story short…everything did eventually get finished and it looks great; but as I was finishing the living room, Keith said to me… "You always get it done" and as I was thinking on this today; God began to remind me that there is nothing that we cannot do, when we have Him in our lives. I think that all I needed that day, was to let Him be the strength I lacked…and once I let go and took a little break, it gave Him room to walk into those moments and be exactly what I needed at that time.
One thing I can say to you today; is that a lot of things I've learned throughout my life haven't been through the easy times; but rather, it's been through the hard and difficult moments of my life that I've learned much. Sometimes we can wonder, as to why God allows these challenging moments to enter our lives; but when we take a good look behind us…we see that moments such as these; is what has actually brought us to where we are with God today. 
I remember a time in the past, when I would focus so deeply on every single thing that was going wrong in my life…that is, until I began to realize how this was only making my life worse. Once I began to see these moments, in the way that God was longing for me to see them; that is when I no longer lived in dread and fear, of what was taking place at the time; because I knew that it was all for my good.
Maybe today, you too, are experiencing a moment, when you just don't feel strong enough to take another step forward. If so, may I encourage you to just take a mental break with God for a moment and let Him revitalize you…and bring you to a place where you can begin again…only this time with Him.
Well, it's been another great visit with you today! I just love the way God walks my fingers across the keyboard…to give us all words of hope and encouragement we truly need. May you have a very blessed day…and I will look forward to another great God inspired visit with you again tomorrow! God bless you so much!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
Diane
*If you haven't yet accepted Jesus into your heart, I would like to invite you to check out… "Come to Jesus."

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