May (2020) Writing of the Month

Good morning

Today's writing is by Cathy Friberg who writes at the beginning of every month. It is called, "COME FLY WITH ME" The theme is that we and the other dedicated first Christians are becoming used to flying above the fray and above the needling of the enemy. Cathy wrote, "Now, I thank God always for His Holy Spirit. He urges us to pray and wait on Him for answers which may seem very contrary to earthly wisdom. I still have much to practice and learn in regards to walking with Jesus. However, I am grateful for open access to growing in Him." 

Hope you enjoy this writing...I found it uplifting and wonderful food for thought! (Corinne Mustafa)

Blessings from

Cathy Friberg
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COME FLY WITH ME

Have you ever felt "out of sorts" and discouraged by the end of the day? The enemy of our souls seems to delight in bringing up all the "what ifs and wouldas, shouldas, and couldas he can muster. Things can look cloudy, uncertain, and fearful pertaining to certain unresolved issues in our lives. Then after a good nights sleep, things may appear a little more clear. Yet certain doubts and thorny thoughts still linger and disturb.

That was my experience the other morning. However, after my devotional time, which includes music, Bible reading and prayer, God's wonderful peace began to flood my soul. I was able to rise above the harassment of the enemy as I realized and felt the reality of my position in Christ. The Word says...

 "And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus."

Ephesians 2:6  

We truly are above our earthly dilemmas. We rule and reign with Jesus far above all principalities and powers.

The last airplane flight I took, the weather on the ground was less than perfect. The stewardess announced that we were going to take off anyway. The sky was quite cloudy, gray, and full of wind. As we flew, the turbulence was making everyone ill at ease. 

However, we had a competent pilot who began to take us above the bad weather. We climbed higher and higher in the stratosphere. Remarkably the sky became blue and the sun shone through! The air was calm. I thought of how, if we allow Him to, the pilot of our souls will take us high above our negative circumstances and their accompanying troubling thoughts and feelings. 

"Come fly with me" Jesus beckons.

"Allow me to transport your soul to new levels of peace and joy."

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, 

whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
Isaiah 26:3

We do need to be willing to forsake the indulgence of our self pity, murmuring and complaining. We must be willing to embrace God's peace and comfort.  We can say "enough" to the turbulence of our souls. That is the time to seek God's presence. We can turn to the Word, praying in the Spirit, and worship. Like Jesus being tempted in the wilderness, we can quote scripture anytime a negative thought tries to invade our minds.

"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7

I think of the times before I came to know the Lord. I could be distressed by circumstances for days and work myself into a tizzy. Many times I would make very unwise decisions based on my feelings.

"Do not fret—it only causes harm." 
Psalm 37:8

Now, I thank God always for His Holy Spirit. He urges us to pray and wait on Him for answers which may seem very contrary to earthly wisdom. I still have much to practice and learn in regards to walking with Jesus. However, I am grateful for open access to growing in Him.

May we invite those who don't yet have a relationship with God, to share His peace and joy. Let us lead others to our Beautiful Prince of Peace, who raises us to heights of glory with Him. 

By Cathy Friberg

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"GOD ONLY KNOWS"

Sung by
King and Country

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