Misunderstandings

I really and truly hate to be misunderstood. Misunderstandings I believe, are a tool of Satan. Think about it: being misunderstood causes a lot of heartache and grief to the person who was misunderstood and to the person taking what was said and misunderstanding it. When this happens I think Satan sits backs and laughs at all the possible ways it can be used.
Our feelings get hurt, we get angry and think, “how could they do this to me?”, or we become bitter and never talk to the person again. So you see, Satan has taken it and destroyed not only a relationship but he has also succeeded at doing what he set out to do and that is to devour you, a child of God.

1Peter 5:8 says this: 8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

By being alert we can fight and when misunderstanding happen, and they will happen, we can be ready.

Phil. 2:3-4 says,
3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

And…

James 3: 13-18
13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 16For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.


Have a wonderful week in the Lord!

Back Home

We made it back from the mainland and are trying to settle back into our daily routines.
There were a few places I went where I continually prayed that the Lord would cover my heart. I’ll tell you about that another time.

I have a confession to make...Last year when I returned from my trip to the mainland I was ready to sell our house and move. My husband Mike wasn’t but I was. But as I traveled here and there visiting family and friends this year God opened my eyes to a lot of stuff. The main important one being that my desires and His desires are totally different, and my wants aren’t always what's best for me.

My outtake on moving have changed drastically. I know that God has me planted in Waikoloa and at this church for a reason. I know that He has a plan for me here at this season of my life. He’s got it already mapped out– I just need to get out of the way and say, “okay Lord, lead the way and I’ll follow”.


8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD. Isaiah 55:8

Have a wonderful week in the Lord!