W.I.S.E. Bible Study

 Storms are plaguing these early days of summer. Summer in Wisconsin means there will be good days and stormy days. Sounds a lot like life. It is a good day to remember Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Last night we visited with someone who used to have a common career. That person left that career and has carved out a wonderful life. Change takes one to be strong and courageous. This person made the change, and what a difference and testament to all of us. A great day to remember that when we don’t get discouraged and are courageous, taking that leap of faith, great things can happen! Think about today: what change you need to make, and remember God is walking with you; the Holy Spirit will provide the strength and courage to guide you to new beginnings on the path…

“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your path.” Psalm 25:4. Close your eyes and breathe in, hold it, breathe out, repeat three times. Now breathe in saying “show me your ways,” hold it: Lord; breath out “teach me your path.” Your mantra during the day. Take moments to pause and repeat the mantra. It is important to pause, as I have said before. Adding a mantra to help focus your mind, body, and spirit will help focus your attitude, attention, and physical being. God is calling you. Will you answer the call through mantra practices on the path…

 “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 The five actions listed in Colossians are actions worth striving for each day. Each can be challenging. Compassion can be easy to put into practice for someone we know, or people we sympathize with, but to someone we dislike or a group we dislike, it can be difficult. The same holds with kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Yet, as God’s chosen people, we must continue to keep these five actions at the forefront. My husband and I have been working with a specific RV dealer since January. The reason we keep going back to her is that she exhibits those five qualities. People do gravitate towards people with those qualities. It’s a great day to be holy and dearly loved. Today, make your outfit compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience on the path…

 My wisteria, honeysuckle, roses, and lavender are in bloom in my grotto. Fragrant perfume for my Marion statues and prayer time. As the morning begins, this Psalm can lead the way: “Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.” Psalm 5:8. Soft rain greeted me this morning, along with the blooming flowers. Yesterday, a hummingbird buzzed my head, reminding me of God’s beauty. Today, prayer starts with the words “leads me…” Each morning, we face many different paths to travel on. Sure, we have our routine, but within that routine, and as the day unfolds, we make choices. Each day should start with “lead me Lord” so that we make good choices each step of the way. Welcome the morning, and welcome God to your day on the path…

  “ Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?   Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.” 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 We share the one loaf so that we can be one with Christ. Our very cells become linked with Christ. The world is our family, with all its messiness. Yet to God, there is beauty; there is love, and there is order (hope). Participating in the “cup of thanksgiving” and the bread of Christ’s body is the link that binds us to each other and God. The link is our strength, our yes. There is no division; only the focus of salvation through God, not through man nor woman. All are welcome. All are called to live as a Christian. This means participating in the cup of thanksgiving and the body of Christ. When we do so, we realize that our “yes” means “no” to worldly ways. Give thanks today. Fi...

 Renewal. I can’t believe school's been out for two weeks. Summer is a time of renewal. Yet it can be fast-paced with lots of fun activities. I try to remember this scripture verse: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2. Even amongst summer fun, it is important to remember to do God’s will. What is God’s plan for me? God has given me another day to continue the work He/She has started in me. I need to light another candle in my grotto and pray for those who need prayer. I hope to renew my mind by resting, reading, and spending time with family on the path….