Whispers from the Holy Spirit

  Hate and Fear   vs.   Love Is hate generated by fear of someone or something that has the power to physically or emotionally harm us and is stronger of might or will and able to overpower us? It seems to me that in both cases, because Born Again Christians have God living on the inside of them, if they do not feed fear and hate with power through attention , giving that power to God, instead, God’s love will win/rule .  This attention needs to be constant; fear/hate is constantly trying to take over.  Even if the source of the fear overtakes our bodies, God’s love can still rule our hearts and minds.  It is the same in the case of a deep-seated dislike for another person.  We need to stop nourishing the dislike and hate by constantly reviewing what we consider to be our righteous position, instead keeping our eyes and minds on God. I know, if I discover a frailty in the person I feel is my enemy, it can be enough to overpower the hate.  ...

“Under God’s Wing” is a place I go to, too often, rather than a place where I find myself. Does this change when we age as Christians? It seems to be a feeling. Contentment, safety. I truly do look out at the world from a position of security when I'm in fellowship. I've had so little human closeness in my life that gratitude is an important part of my relationship with God. Is it similar to the closeness that married couples feel?   Love/security. Actually, love says and covers a lot. It's an actual feeling, a state of being. I can almost feel his wing against my arm. Safe is a strong component. I've been making myself too available to the world in hopes of finding that feeling of security there when it’s been mine all along, waiting to be claimed. Thank You, Father. This is much better than anything the world has to offer. This is a milestone. Labeling it as my default seems to explain it and give my picture-oriented brain a reference point. (For those of us who are ...

  “Under God’s Wing” is a place I go to, too often, rather than a place where I find myself. Does this change when we age as Christians? It seems to be a feeling. Contentment, safety. I truly do look out at the world from a position of security when I'm in fellowship. I've had so little human closeness in my life that gratitude is an important part of my relationship with God. Is it similar to the closeness that married couples feel?   Love/security. Actually, love says and covers a lot. It's an actual feeling, a state of being. I can almost feel God's wing against my arm. Safe is a strong component. I've been making myself too available to the world in hopes of finding that feeling of security there, when it’s been mine all along, waiting to be claimed. Thank You, Father. This is much better than anything the world has to offer. This is a milestone. Labeling it as my default seems to explain it and give my picture-oriented brain a reference point. (For those of us...

  Although the Ten Commandments were written for the Israelites, God has given commandments for us today. The first two, Matthew 22:37-40.  And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. In Proverbs 6:16 He gives us 7 more, close to His heart.  There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:  17  haughty eyes (pride), a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,  18  a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush unto evil,  19  a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.  All centered around man’s love and respect for each other. Not just fellow Believers, all men.

Slowly, consistently, gently, work toward producing a setting which can sustain the life that God intended for me.  Allow His true meaning (physical and emotional) for my life to thrive. Let Prayer and Gratitude survive.  Make them a centerpiece. Stop constantly and consciously surrounding myself with negative memories of my past.  Let God’s intended life for me take hold and grow. Positive , loving , God-Centered Peacefulness and Gentleness .  Let go of all the negative situations I surround myself with. Shun human standards. Meditate and pray, making choices about my actions beforehand to lessen the harshness of my autism. Look to other Christian women as examples. Always be aware of being under His gentle, loving wing. He is our Father and He truly loves us. Never forget, He made us for the purpose of having a relationship with Him.