Enjoy the present moment.

Matthew 6:30
God clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today but tomorrow is thrown into the fire. So you can be even more sure that God will clothe you. Don't have so little faith!

There is certainly room for improvement in our world behavior these days.  Always has been.  Always will be as long as humans are in charge.  It is a fountain of life to realize our God is able to tend to our needs.

In this present moment I pray you find:

Lasting hope to replace any disenchantment

Enduring love to replace sometimes disappointment

Empowering faith to replace wandering discouragement

Exceeding joy to replace temporary disillusionment

Phil Larson 405-388-8037 508 Tumbleweed Dr. Yukon, Ok 73099
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This Present Moment

Be blessed.
Be full of God's love.
Take joy as a selection on life's menu.

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ThanksLiving Week

Isaiah 44:23 Skies, sing for joy because the Lord did great things! Earth, shout for joy, even in your deepest parts! Sing, you mountains, with thanks to God. Sing, too, you trees in the forest!

As you navigate through this week of family gatherings, work luncheons, services, and community gatherings I pray you remember why our nation declares this week.

Thanksgiving has become a national time of taking time away from the daily grind and the mundane.

Has it become a time of real reflection on that for which we are thankful?

Has it become a time of centering decisions and actions on a life of being thankful?

May your many blessings consume your thoughts this week.

May your many accomplishments in life come to mind and stir your confidence.

May God's hand that has brought you thus far be on you in real and tangible ways.

May the grace that has brought you thus far be extended another season.

May you sing and shout and sing and sing so that any and all my see and say, "What a good thing, God has done."

Stay blessed and have a great week of ThanksLiving.

Drugs, lotteries, and prayer

Miracles of drugs, chance, and prayer do little good in reversing deliberate patterns of destructive lifestyle.

They may jumpstart the process, but seven more deadly demons will disrupt and dilute any lasting results should we not transform our thoughts and behavior to a new and living pattern.

Prayer can change our patterns of thought and behavior and miraculously interrupt to take down the strong man should he be too strong for discipline.

At times the strong mountain must be crushed in God's intervention so we may see with hope and faith. At that moment we must rush with diligence to be transformed and cover ourselves in study and prayer.
Matt 12:22-45

Dissing Dragons

But the dragon was not strong enough, and he and his messengers lost their place in heaven. Revelation 12:8

“Precisely the least, the softest, lightest, a lizard's rustling, a breath, a flash, a moment - a little makes the way of the best happiness.” Friedrich Nietzsche

Whether dragon or lizard is a matter of perception. A dragon is a large lizard with bad breath. A lizard is a small dragon with whimsical appeal.

Every issue in life can appear as a dragon. Every issue in life can appear as a lizard. The size and impact is in perception and reception.

Unless of course the dragon is really a dragon. Then you cannot perceive him into a lizard. He must be faced, fought, and conquered or caged.

Some seasons the lizards slip from every crack and crook. They are amazing, light creatures and a delight to watch. Many come with colors and shapes that are simply delightful. As Nietzsche points out, it takes but simple littles to make us smile. They never stay for more than a flash.

Some seasons the dragons crash through from every open path. It seems there is no journey safe. Yet, really, most of them are lizards with a big shadow. When faced, they shrink to normal delightful size and rustle away giving comic relief to a frightful first pounce. In retreat, they will remove all enchantment from life.

In reality, some dragons are dragons. Afflictions of the soul that roar from within are the toughest to tie down. Their firey breath breaks our courage into small and ineffective pieces. The weight of their tromping across our heart pushes breath away from our lungs. Such can take away your heart to fight.

Some dragons drop from the sky. Friends and family take on new visage. Competitors in the field swoop away clients. Disease strikes hard blows and finishes off with a slicing tail thumping our last resolve. They are real and must be engaged with what is left in our reservoir. A shield of faith and a helmet of salvation come in mighty handy in such encounters but they are only effective head on. From the back we are toast. Our courage can retreat after several engagements.

When dragons leave the lair and land in your road, remember the encouragement of John in the Revelation. They are not strong enough.

Whether you face lizards or dragons today, I ask the Father to encourage your courage to face the discouragement.

May He enchant your view to face the disenchantment.

May He bring new appointments to face the disappointment.

May He strengthen your confidence and connection to face the disconnect.

May He give you a vibrant heart to face the disheartenment.

So, what is it like to read my mail....?

Prayer really works. Below are some quotes over the last three days. Business professionals, lawyers, legislators and pastors. The pastors are from Church of Christ, Baptist, and Pentecostal. God has no bounds.

Thank you so very very much. That came at a good time. it really did. Kansas

Thank you so much for your words of inspiration and inclusion of me in your prayers. The

Lord works through all of us, and you my friend just gave me a great boost! Thank you so very much, and may our Heavenly Father bless and keep you all the days of your life. Montana

Thank you Phil, prayers so needed with all that is occurring in this life Kansas

Mr. Larson: I agree totally with your observations about the way our Father blesses, most often in ways we had not anticipated, much less requested. We move and have our being drenched in the sunlight of his love. Thanks for your prayers. New Mexico

All I can say is you made my day! Arkansas

Oh how I needed this on this day at this time! My finger is wet w/my tears of release - comfort - peace & hope! Oklahoma

Bro. Phil so nice to get such an uplifting email. I trust that your day be blessed and all your family as well. Oklahoma

You are the best Phil. May our Lord continue to bless you and your family. Oklahoma

Thanks a bunch, Bro! I needed that. Blessing back to you! Oklahoma

Thank you for lifting me up in prayer and through you God has blessed me and this day that

He has made. Montana

Thank you so much, Phil. I appreciate prayers more than financial contributions to my campaign, and sometimes they come together. I appreciate your remembering me. New Mexico

Thanks for the prayer support. It is appreciated. Arizona

Thank you Phil. Prayer warriors are essential and very much appreciated! Kansas

Royal Retching?

Royal Retching?

more from Hezekiah's researchers

Proverbs 25:16 If you find honey, don't eat too much, or it will make you throw up.

Sweet = Not So Sweet

When does sweet not seem so sweet? When it becomes our ruler. Any great enjoyment in life can become the source of pain and rejection. Candy and cakes can bring illness. A little wine can turn into a full time habit. Fun on the boat fishing can become an obsession. Surfing the net can become a life robbing addiction. What started sweet can ruin your life.

UnSweeting

There is ability in Christ to break the not so sweet addictions into which we place ourselves, You. Some don't believe it. Some find it too magical for the Creator to involve Himself again with a creation's decision. He does. Of course, He would rather we not get into a trap of sweetness. But, He is determined to get our lives into the right motion and the right groove.

Balance

Much of the royal living instructions of Proverbs lean to balance. Enjoy life. Don't let it rule you. Be faithful to your commitments. Don't overcommit. Life is meant to be good and enjoyable and considerate of others around us. Too much of any one thing means leaving out something else that is probably more important to a friend or family member who gets shorted.

Prayer:

Father, pour balance over my life and the life of You.

When life is enjoyable give us discretion to enjoy just the right amount.

When life is painful give us relief that we don't look for the wrong answer or easy escape.

Bless You with a good day and a good way.

Phil Larson 405-388-8037 508 Tumbleweed Dr. Yukon, Ok 73099
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