By Pastor Diane Carr
TRUST IN THE LORD.....
IT PLEASES HIM

Hidden in Christ, what a beautiful way. "They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion,
which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about
Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about His people from henceforth even forever." Psalms
125 Coming to Christ and asking him to be Lord of our lives, is coming to the all
encompassing, surrounding covering of His presence. He does not leave nor forsake us.
How can He, when you are hidden in Christ. The gospel preached, is to make all men see
what is the fellowship and the mystery between God and man. Even we become a safe
haven for those desperately seeking help. We are bound in Covenant relationship with God.
Nothing happens without God ordaining it first. Beginning to End. He sees and knows all
things, we trust that He sees for us. We are hidden in Christ, He is our eyes and ears, he
speaks and uses His church. These are His ministers, His mouthpieces. Our affections are
on the things of God, if we are called His ministers. His things encompass all of the earth.
He places us where he wills, and we are to live with His presence upon us, so that others
will see that He is real and alive. We are not above people, but are to relate to them, caring,
praying and serving in this life. It is not bound to four walls in a building, we are sent out
to live in this world to be an example Him. Those who will come to you, should be able to
say, I sense God's presence when I am with you. For we bring them into the safe haven
of God. Our trust is not in ourselves, but in Him, he backs us up by His Covenant
provisions. All should come and receive Jesus Christ. He is the way, the truth and the life.
Absolutely!

Daily we can be overcome by evil, but it is God's plan to give us the power to overcome
evil with good. We are not to focus on the negative things, but to keep our eyes on Christ.
" If ye be risen with Christ seek those things which are above, where Christ is sitting on
the right hand of God. Set your affections on things above not on things on the earth, we
are dead and your life is hid with Christ." We do not have to sin and live like the world, our
affections upon Him reflecting His nature. We become like Him, not some spooky strange
people, but a people filled with peace, love and joy. We are to seek the confidence which
can only be found in Him, abiding with Him and moving where He will lead. It is written
that the peace of God should rule our hearts, His Word, His presence dwells within.......we
are to seek and ask for that. We are dedicated to serve and live for God, there is no other
purpose here. Seek ye first the kingdom and all these things shall be added to you........He
knows what you desire and need to be what you are called to be. He will take your
thoughts, perfect them and make them balanced and productive. He will not let us go
astray, but He will let us make mistakes. We are not perfect, so never be hard on anyone
else. This is a Covenant of love, a Gospel of Goodness. The New and living way. His
Covering is His presence, His peace is part of that covering.......we are hidden in peace, if
we think about it.

Let Peace Rule Your Hearts.........   


Whatsoever Things Are Lovely Good and Pure......


We are to think on these things........not the bad stressful stuff. We choose what we think
about in this life. We have been given that freedom. We either have conversations with
God and each other, or listen to the words of accusation by the enemy. What are you
thinking about, and what are you focusing on......... We are ending this week, and what is
being accomplished in your spirit, good or bad. What victories can you praise God for, or
will you sit and worry about what wasn't done. How you spend your time over this
weekend will reflect what next week will be like..........................it will, it really will. It is
ok to rest and enjoy God, he provided that through Jesus Christ. He is our Sabbath. He is
where are affections should be at least for while. So spend time with Him, people and be
renewed, next week will surely be here........let's focus on today. God bless you and may
His Favor come and bless your life. Amen.

In Covenant Keeping,

Diane

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