Purity

“but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distressed, in beatings, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in sleeplessness, in hunger, in purity” from II Corinthians 6:1-10

“’Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.’” Matthew 5:8

“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute. If there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8

“But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” I Timothy 1:5

Here begins a shift from the hard, dark things in our lives that challenge us to the challenge of having the light live within us. Purity means with no other substance mixed in, uncontaminated, wholesome, virtuous, chaste and free from sin. As Christians this is where we all begin; admitting we are sinful and that we are not pure in our heart toward God. Oh and we do this regularly.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9

Know His Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New Prayer Request: Those who lost everything in the fires and floods; emergency workers and supporters working in Australian natural disasters. Ongoing prayer requests: Marilu –pregnant in hospital, must lay still, on her side for months to save her unborn. God’s hands on new USA political administration. Barb and Gary to find new, satisfying jobs; wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, Michael, David and Adrian. Randy’s family moving to Canada. New work projects for me. Praise: Lyle’s brother (healing well) and girlfriend (who’s stayed with him throughout entire ordeal).