Pit Dwelling ? NO WAY Hose`!

In a pit there's not much room for movement, it's dark and lonely and impossible to get out of in our own strength. David knew what it was to be up to his neck in 'miry clay' Jerry (Jeremiah) was thrown into a pit and left for dead by corrupt politicians and Joseph found himself in a pit at the hands of those who should have been looking after him! The danger with being in a pit however is that it can start to feel like home. Like this is your lot in life...

There are many reasons for pit dwelling... We can trade freedom for the attention found in the pity of others or fear of what's beyond and what might happen holds us down. We can prefer isolation to the character polishing found through interaction with imperfect people. We can have been so wounded that is feels easier just to give up and stay in the dark damp place of the pit. But here's a thing... when you'e in a pit the only way to look is up! Guess who's right above your pit? and guess who's looking down with love waiting for you to call out to Him?

There are no lost causes with God no matter how deep your pit, no matter how trapped you feel God is willing and able to lift you out and set your feet on higher ground. It may take energy, time and sacrifice on your part but the life you'll have outside the pit is worth the effort. Beloved child; God created you to dance and whoop, He created you to have freedom and abundance in your life's journey. Listen to His voice saying this is the way walk in it and He'll get you out and keep you out of those pesky pits!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit".

Hugs Ruth x

Hey SEXY!

Oh good now I've got your attention..! Hee hee... forgive me but it's a very gray day here in Norfolk and sometimes it's good to add a little sunshine into our world!

Do you like the pig? I love pigs... in fact it's a dream of mine one day to have a pet pig - So why does the world need to know about my nutty dreams? Well in the last 18 months or so a number of painful things have unfolded in my world and I found myself shelving the whole concept of hearts desires and dreams because as I've dealt with each issue my dreams seemed to slip further away. At the weekend I was reminded how a loss of perspective is the most common dream thief and I thought yep he's been a little to busy in my world of late!
You see we can get battle fatigue and loose our sense of purpose but more importantly, we can loose sight of the promises God has spoken over our life. Jerry 29 v 11-14 reminds us - God promised us hope and a good future when we are wholehearted in our relationship with Him, in Phil 1:6 God tells us He (not me) will complete the good work He's started, in plsm 31:19 He promises to pour out His divine provision for our life and in 2Tim4:18 He promises He will deliver us from every evil work and preserve us for His kingdom!

The word of God really is living and active it restores our soul... it restores our hope... it restores our perspective and reminds us this isn't it - your dreams, your hearts desires are safe in the hand of your Father... who knows the perfect timing and the perfect route to unfold blessing and fruit in your world.

Now go wink at yourself in the mirror and say 'Lookin good!'

Hugs Ruth x