Our Spiritual Garden - Kingdom Blessings

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All life is comprised of SEEDS we sow into it and seeds sown by others. Jesus told us a parable of the "Kingdom of God" and mentioned different types of Soil. He said that one was choked up with "the cares of life" and on the other hand, there was Good Soil that was really nice for planting Good Seeds_ a good environment for His Words, that yielded 100% the other, that had been overgrown with anxious cares and concerns: unhealthy thoughts did not yield much from these "God's Seeds". You know friends, that parable not only speaks of those who don't know Jesus, but us as well in effect, because the Kingdom of God consists of the "Goodness, Peace and Joy of His Spirit", His Word tells us.......and also, "the Kingdom of God is within us" and we are the Garden Keepers - as it were. Daily, we need to nurture this garden and weed out any seedlings that don't belong there if we want room for the Blessings of God. Look after the Joy seeds, the seeds of Peace and He will keep showing His Goodness......then your heart and life will become like a Watered Garden full of Good Things, Peace and Joy. When you're living in this experience, believe me.....that's a real practical application_ it means more than theory.

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So, taking care of our garden means that we need to weed those seedlings each day so they don't build up and crowd the Good Things in your life. This saves your life from becoming complicated and complex. If you try this, you will find your spirit getting stronger; problems will be less in a Healthy Enviroment and you will begin to live in the GOODNESS OF GOD!

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Guard your Heart - The Well-Spring of Life

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In certain situations (work or family) it may not be possible to determine ALL that a day or week involves, but we can choose what goes into our spirit and keep watch over our hearts because they are "Our Well-Spring of Life"........"Keep a vigilant watch over this Well-Spring for out of it flow the issues of life" - His Word says -

monitor what goes into it and what comes out of it. Keep your spirit sweet.

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This helps you to stay Above, so you can Reign in Life.....this is part of what it means to Reign in Christ Jesus_ keeping your spirit strong and not allowing those things in our hearts and minds that would weaken our spirit......like being anxious or fretful; gloomy or resentful; envious of others; building negative mindsets; unforgiveness for offenses made........all these things taint and weaken our spirit, and the way we deal with these things determines how truly spiritual we are, how victorious. To live in Victory_ we cannot skip the Basics.

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We basically Set the Terrain for our daily lives = living. God can't do it ALL. It's up to us, what we give Him to work with. When we "Keep our Spirit Sweet", the sun (Son) can shine on us....and....we can sense the fresh "Breeze of the Holy Spirit" moving in our hearts and lives.......the Father can feel free to BLESS US. We have discovered on this Page why so many Christians are not experiencing the many Blessings His Word speaks of - they're just not evident in the lives of so many.

Blessed Boundaries

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When engaged in conversation

that attempts to weigh you down

remind them of the scriptures

before they make you frown.

We should order our conversation

to see the Salvation of The Lord

It should be pleasing to the hearers

a blessing we could afford.

So if you want to talk to me

then you'd be truly wise

if you refrain from negativity

and reports of strife.

I'll be careful not to lend my ears

to endless talk that leads to tears.

Because I value the Peace within me

it's a precious gift from Jesus

He gives to keep us Free.

 

Janet Vargas © Oct 2013

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Time for Change

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You've made my life unrestful

you really ought to know

with your discontents

your perception has been slow.

Each time you share your hardships

it casts shadows on my day.

Where are the days that we once had

that used to make me glad?

You've become so serious

why don't you offload on God?

His shoulders are much bigger than mine

He has more energy and the time

to hear your needs but also make free.

Please choose Him next time instead of me

for I have challenges too

I was not meant to be in your shoes

I'd like to rest where skies are blue.

My heart used to be so free in God

while walking on this earthly sod.

I'm making a choice to return once more

would you like to join me

it's like pleasant shores?

If not my friend, I must go my way

to find myself some better days.

 

 

Janet Vargas © Oct 2013

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Choose Wisely

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Once I had some friendships

that went like sour grapes

They used to be so sweet they really were a treat.

Take care with whom you share your secrets

and aspirations in life

Make sure it is a proven friend who will not give you strife.

If life becomes too much for them

do not your confidence lend

for their moods can be unstable

even at your table.

Make them a casual acquaintance

and do not give them entrance

to the inner circle of your heart

be careful from the start

to see their true nature not just at their best

Make sure they are consistent so you have rest.

And if you can trust them you're truly blessed

you've found a friend indeed.

 

 

Janet Vargas © Oct 2013

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It's alright to have a listening ear if you listen

to your needs as well. ©

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Our lives are made up with attitudes and relationships

it makes our load lighter if we take care what friends we

make or set effective boundaries.