All Eyes on Abba

I beheld the rare alignment of Jupiter and Saturn. I watched it rise to disappear. I prepared eggnog white hot chocolate, using a recipe we found on the back of the eggnog container.  We exited our house to star gaze in the cool, neither cold nor hot, evening. We bundled up the littles and took them outside. After all, this is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I saw it and for about 20 minutes it was the only light source in the sky, other than the moon, which appeared earlier in the day and stayed suspended there contentedly.  Fullness filled my heart. It hung as the brightest object, even among the other light sources, the stars, other than the moon. To find it, I turned my eyes to the western sky. I was unable to use any app because my phone does not have the correct built in equipment, but I had used someone else's phone earlier in the month to discover where they would be. I observed Jupiter and Saturn drawing closer all month, and tonight they stood side by side an...

  When anxiety starts to creep in: Luke 12:25,26, Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Colossians 3:15, Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. John 14:27, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Psalm 23:4, Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 37:25, I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. Psalm 91:2, I will say of t...

On our journey to Abba, we should love and worship only Him. He is our primary purpose. He provides healing, hope, faith, and love.  Today, I spent time in Revelation 21, specifically Revelation 21:3 stuck out to me. The entire chapter is amazing. I specifically wanted to also point out other verses. Revelation 21:7 also stuck out to me - they that overcome shall inherit all things, and I will be His God, and he shall be My son.  God blesses us and keeps us, He prepares a place for us. This world does not matter, with its evil, because we are assured, through Christ Jesus, that we are saved and will live in Heaven forevermore. Heaven shall be wonderful, for we will be reunited with the Lord Jesus Christ and Father God. Revelation 21:5 - "And He that sat upon the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." Make all things new, Father. "Abba" is a Hebrew term, closely meaning "Daddy," an English term of endearment. Father is more formal, while Abba is...

  Thought of the day: some people have invented a version of Christ that doesn't exist. The Jesus that lived, died, and rose again will shock us. The Jesus described in Revelation is a warrior King. He will arrive in the "Rapture and the Second Coming."  Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

I have been praying. I feel at peace to say this. Stop listening to this parade of preachers and Prosperity Gospel preachers on TV/media/social media. It doesn't matter if they say they read their Bible everyday, if their words do not line up with God's truth, they aren't absorbing either the Lord or the truth. Find a pastor who speaks the truth. Also, read your own Bible and pray daily. It is going to be difficult to discern, especially if you are choosing to remain at home at this time and watch sermons online. This is the truth of the Gospel, the only truth upon which you will be saved. Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved. Christ rose again after three days. If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

  My baby just held up her fist. I made a fist and fist bumped hers, then opened my hand. I did it again, I fist bumped her hand that was out and opened my fist, and she did the same! She opened her fist while watching me. What a smart adorable baby! In the same way, Father God reaches out to us. All we have to do is grab his hand, and He will pick us up out of the mire we've made of our lives. He offers healing. He offers hope. He offers honor. Most of all, he offers His Son, Jesus. Father God, thank you for the gift of Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. I confess my sins to You. I believe in my heart that you died and rose again. Be Lord of my life. Save me. Heal me. I place my faith in You. Thank you for your gift of salvation. In Christ's Holy Name, Amen.

  "Confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord & believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, & you'll be saved." - Romans 10:9 The great and glorious day of the Lord draws ever closer. It seems to be nearer than ever. On December 21, around 6 p.m. CST at sunset and a couple hours after, we will see what many are dubbing, "The Christmas Star." It will be a rare alignment of Saturn and Jupiter and they will look like one.  I observe them daily as they draw nearer and nearer to each other. Likewise, we must always draw near to our Father God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, daily, and as we do so, we will continue to see our own lives transform and eventually intersect with Father God. God created the Heavens and the Earth, and a smaller light to rule the night. He made the stars also. Genesis 1:16

Today, I have been thinking about the greatest commandments. They are relationship-based, but also will protect our hearts and minds as we share Christ Jesus. The Greatest Commandment: "And Jesus said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.'" It is time to set aside our differences and love the Lord with our entire being, and from that love with the Lord, we will show others love. Do acts of random kindness. Do something unexpected. Be blessed as you are a blessing to others.

In the clouds, I saw a shape of a dragon near a lion, and it looked like the lion was attacking. In the Bible, Satan is described as a dragon and Jesus as a lion. It reminded me that no matter how bad our day seems, Jesus is still fighting the good fight for us. As children of God, as Christians, we have the authority to fight spiritual battles. We cannot give up and we cannot give our power away to Satan. We are Overcomers, according to the Scripture, by the blood of the Lamb and the Word of our testimony. We must always remember that no matter how hopeless our days feel, Jesus overcomes. I am praying for you, my friends.