I WILL NOT BE SHAKEN

No matter what you go through, you can experience unshakable peace, and declare, “I will not be shaken!” as David did in Psalm 16:8. God knows what you have been through and He knows exactly what you are going through now; and He promises peace to the believer through Jesus Christ. 

Peace can be difficult to obtain in a natural realm; since part of our unsettled nature is that we try to cling to the things of earth; to the “American way” of living; to the here and now, and we will fight for what we think is ours, often to the death. It's difficult to grasp the reality that every thing on this earth was created by, and for, Almighty God and His purpose. Even our families are not our own, but God's; they were only given to us for a timely season that only God has predestined. As the circle of life goes on and on and families become attached, death of a loved one brings unbearable grief; because we can't grasp the fact that they didn't really die but were just called back home with God. 

All things of this earth are only temporal and will someday pass away. Only what's done for Christ will last. We are encouraged time and time again throughout God's Word to put our trust in spiritual things, not temporal things that fade away. When we put our trust in temporal things, we give anxiety, fear, jealously, discontentment, greed, and insecurity open access to our lives(1 Tim 6:17-19). Instead of trying to hold on to what you think you possess, be encouraged today to let go. Let go of what doesn’t matter. Even learn to let go of those things which seem to be worth your worry. Jesus tells us in Mt 6:31-34 NIV, “So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” 

Learning to seek God first, above and before any earthly thing, large or small; is the key to success in every area of our life. Being submissive to His will, to His ways, and to His plan for our lives is what God asks of us. He already knows what we have need of even before we ask; and He watches over us to supply those needs, as we put our trust in Him. As we learn to trust in Him in all our ways, we will gain an unshakable peace that passes all understanding. A peace that no matter what comes our way, we too can proclaim, "I will not be shaken!" 

I pray that the peace of God be with you all, and in you all, as you put your trust in Him, Amen! Be blessed dear friends, God loves you, dear friend, and so do I~~~

Reality Check: Just Ask

Reality Check:
Did you know that our Heavenly Father wants to be involved in EVERY situation that arises in our life: That's right, He wants us to know He cares about everything this life has to throw at us; both good and bad, small or large; and that He is with us every second of every minute of every hour of every day; and there will NEVER be a time He is too busy to not hear when we call or whisper His name; but He will never force us to call on Him; although He waits anxiously to hear from us, His creation, to call His name! That is so surreal, and yet so very true; that the Creator of this universe would love us so; and delights in our Father/Daughter, Father/Son relationship! His entire purpose in creating us was to have fellowship with us anytime-day or night, and is always there with open arms and unconditional love; ready to walk and talk with us along life's pathway. He loved us so much in fact, that He sent His one and only begotten son, Jesus, into the world(John 3:16) to be the sacrifice for all our sins; to all who would believe upon Him and His works that eradicated our sins, once and for all time; and receive Him into their hearts as their Lord and Savior. I am so excited to be a child of My Heavenly Father and joint-heir with Jesus, my Lord, and to feel the Holy Spirit within me guiding me along my journey here until the day I leave this earth and join them in Heaven to spend eternity, forever and evermore. 

If you are feeling hopeless today, dear friend, think on these things as we were told in Philippians 4:8,9, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."  It doesn't matter how great or small, whether good or bad, God wants to be part of our life throughout every day and night and He will always be there to see us through it all, if we just ask. I pray that as you go through your day, you will feel Holy Spirit within you stirring you up to remember the wonderful mercies and amazing grace God has extended to you and to us all and that you accept His invitation to become part of our family thru Jesus Christ our Lord! Have a wonderfully blessed day, because God loves you and so do I~~~~

Stand Up and Declare Your Freedom

" It’s time we, the people, stand up for what is right; It’s time we squared our shoulders back and raised our swords to fight; For the Bible is my weapon and the Spirit is my shield; The Church needs more of its members to be workers in the field. Step into the water; Wade out a little bit deeper;  Wet your feet in the water of His love; Step into the water; Wade out a little bit deeper; Come join angels singing praises to the Lamb of God."  

When I heard about our president cancelling the National Day of Prayer in May to avoid offending people; It bothered my soul and I can't help but question why? What is behind it all? Who are they so afraid of offending, rather than God, our Creator, when upon God's laws our nation was established?  Does he not understand the truth in James' writings(James 5:16) " the effectual fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much" and if one man prays, how much more would multitudes of people praying for our nation bring about good results? Good results like Peace, Humbleness of mind, Tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God for Christ Jesus' sake has forgiven each of us?  One by one, our elected officials; as well as we citizens; have sat idly by and allowed America's standards to be lowered; instead of lifting them high with gratitude and pride; remembering with honor and respect all those who gave their lives defending America's honor to assure freedom for ALL; Christians and non-Christians alike. It is way past time for us to stand up for what is right; not with the violence occurring throughout our land, but in peace, defending our rights as Christian believers. Jesus said His followers would be known "by the Love we have one toward another"(John 13:35); not with violence; but neither by sitting by and doing nothing. The rights to religion is for one and all Americans, not just a few; so we must take up the Word and profess it clearly, in love; because the Word of God is TRUE and without repentance and will stand firm as all hell comes against it!  

It's time we write or call our elected officials and let them know where we stand as an American and that we expect equal rights of religion on our behalf; as well as rights for those who do not believe. We are not forcing others to worship our God; and we are not imposing our religious beliefs on others.  God created everyone of us with a mind to choose right from wrong; and just as we have the right to choose, with our choices come consequences we each must bear. If others choose to serve a god different to ours, that is their right; just as it is our right to choose to serve the Lord Almighty God.  So, in closing, I say peacefully, but with a made-up mind; just as Joshua declared in Joshua 24:15,"But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."  I will continue to pray for America and for all our elected officials; in hopes that someday they will hear the voice of God and seek Him as they repent of their sins so God will heal our land; and hopefully declare America to be one nation, under God, Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, Christians and non Christians alike. 

Speaking as a Christian, we don't have to make a National Day of Prayer in May, because in reality, we should all be praying daily for our country, for those in authority over us; that they will hear the voice of God and be led by Holy Spirit to impose those things needed for our well being as directed under God, but certainly not above God; since God is the Supreme Authority. So dear fellow Christian, it's time to pick up your mighty armour and prepare for spiritual warfare; "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" (Ephesians 6:12,13).  God has forewarned us in His Word regarding times like these, so take heart, dear friends, With God on our side, we will not be defeated. 

Be Blessed, dear friends. God loves all His creation and so do I~~~

DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS

Many people ask what I am doing to get myself healthier in all areas of my life; and all I can say is, "God is doing a new thing within me: mind, soul, and body; and I give Him all the glory for every thing He is accomplishing within me." It's wonderful to wake up knowing He is with me, working within me, guiding me along each area of my life. It's wonderful to feel His love surrounding me; assuring me I am never alone. It's wonderful to have His Word; alive and well stirring within me, springing forth melodies and psalms from within the very depths of my soul. It's wonderful to know beyond a doubt, that I am a daughter of the Most High God and there is nothing too hard for Him. It's wonderful to know that He is my Provider, my Protector, my Comfort, my Peace, my All in All; and there is nothing I will ever encounter that He will not guide me through; as my mind is stayed upon Him.

I love to welcome Him daily into my life. I welcome His precious Holy Spirit and thank God for another day, with the ability to move and to just be. And with a song in my heart and joy in my soul, I dress myself personalizing the words from His Holy Promises into my life; declaring, "I Bless You, Lord, with all my heart, all my soul, and with all my mind. With all that is within me, I bless Your Holy name, Jesus! I thank You Lord, that You have forgiven all my sins and iniquities; past, present, and future. I thank You Lord, that you have redeemed me from darkness. I thank you Lord, for healing all my diseases and restoring my health. I thank You Lord, for surrounding me and anointing my head with Your steadfast love and refreshing mercy. I thank You Lord, for recreating my mind with good things so my youth is renewed like the eagle's; You restored my soul and delivered me from the valley of depression; You healed my brokenness and you make me feel whole, truly whole; mind, soul and body. I thank You, Lord, for guiding and instructing me as I put off all the weights, both mental and physical; that tried to bind me and keep me from being all I could be for Your glory sake. I thank You for turning my ashes into beauty; for turning my sorrow into joy; for implanting within my heart a song that goes on singing and keeps me going along the way. I thank You for giving me a garment of praise; and above all; I thank You, Lord, that I AM BLESSED .....Blessed, and highly favored; and daughter of the Most High God through Christ Jesus, my Lord and Savior; as my mind is stayed on Thee.  I in You, and You in me! Forever and ever, throughout eternity!"

Now, These are my declarations, and they may seem a bit eccentric to some; but knowing where I was and where He has brought me from, and my need for a total makeover in my life; mind, soul and body; began a reality check in me to come to really know this God in whom I serve; and to do more than just lip service; acknowledging God as Lord of my life; but to really seek Him; One on One; and come to know my God, my creator, who loves me more than life itself. God is far more than we can ever imagine, as He declares in Isaiah 40: 25-31 NIV "To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." 

I know I may never really grasp or understand the greatness of my Creator and all He has provided for my well being; But I love this journey I am own... Seeking to know Him and His fullness thereof... And I love the beauty of our relationship as I'm seeking to know Him with all my heart, all my soul, and all my mind... And I love the changes within me; mentally, physically, and spiritually. What blessed assurance I have in the promises of my God; Who is unchangeable ..... unshakable .....unmovable ..... and Forever Faithful!  As you seek His face, I pray you will find that His Word strengthens and enables you to do above and beyond what you can do in your own ability, as Holy Spirit empowers you to walk in the fullness of His strength; enjoying all He has provided for us to live an abundant life through Jesus Christ. Don't settle for less, dear friends, be blessed!  God loves you and so do I~~~

YOU CAN BEAT THE HEAT

Well the season of winter has certainly passed and the high temps are ushering in the blistering sun; and as we begin taking on outdoor festivities, we are sure to usher in lots of water to assure everyone remains hydrated throughout the hot season ahead. It's in times like these, we have to know how to beat the heat as we are reminded how quickly the heat can drain our bodies of its natural water and deplete our energy; especially during competitions requiring us to be at our best physical condition throughout the day; so we are quick to remember water, and lots of hydration to assure that doesn't happen. In much the same way, our souls can quickly become depleted as we go through life; fighting against different degrees of competitions in life that require us to be at our best spiritually. Oftentimes, we are caught off guard and unable to beat the heat coming against us; unless we have that necessary hydration bubbling up from deep within our very soul; that living water that allows us to never thirst again spiritually. Jesus told the woman at the well in John 4:14,"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." 

Our bodies are not just made up of flesh and blood; but it's the spirit within us that makes us who and what we are. We are spirits inside a mortal body; and when our time on earth is over, our spirit will leave these bodies and ascend back to God who created us and all things from the beginning. How we nourish and maintain our entire being; mind, soul, and body; will determine the end results. Our spirit man hungers when we allow cares of life to separate us from being in God's presence; as David shared in Psalm 42, that as a deer pants for streams of water; even so his soul pants for God.

I'm reminded of the song, "There is a river, that flows from deep within; There is a fountain, that frees the soul from sin; Come to these waters; there is a vast supply; There is a river that never shall run dry." And as my mind dwells on The Living Water, I sense His sweet Spirit call, "Come just as you are; Hear the Spirit call; Come just as you are; Come and see, come receive, come and live forever; Come just as you are ; Hear the Spirit call; Come just as you are; Come and see, come receive, come and live forever; Life everlasting, strength for today; Taste the Living Water, and never thirst again; Come and see, come receive, come and live forever; Life everlasting, strength for today; Taste the Living Water, and never thirst again; Come just as you are; don't you hear the Spirit call? Come just as you are; Come and see Christ my King, Come and live forever more." 

It's amazing to hear the Spirit springing up within your soul; songs of praise bubbling forth; and the awesomeness of His peace as the spirit man is hydrated and maintained with His vast supply of Living Water that never ends. The assurance of God's Love and His eagerness to fill us with that unending stream of Living Water that causes us to never thirst again, is another blessing that God is forever faithful and as John tells us in Rev 21:6,"And He said, "It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega--the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life." So if you are thirsty and the temperatures of life are soaring and draining you of your energy; look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. You can beat the heat, no matter the circumstance, if you maintain your spirit man with His hydration system that never runs dry. His Living Water Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends God loves you and so do I~~~

MERCY THAT ENDURES FOREVER

Waking up to a new day in Christ Jesus and feeling my soul become alive with praise unto the Lord of Lord and King of Kings, and my heart sings, "Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever, Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever; People from every nation and tongue, from generation to generation, we worship You, we worship You for Who You are!" 
Oh, how I love to wake up with a song in my heart and contentment in my soul and just feeling the love of Jesus deep within! What amazing joy springs forth from the depths of my soul as I sing praise unto the Lord of lords and King of kings, Jesus, my Lord and Savior!  Jesus, the name above all names! What incredible peace to know our Heavenly Father looks at us in great mercy and loves us unconditionally, beyond measure; because of His Son, Jesus!  I as so thankful for His cleansing blood that covers my multitude of sins; past, present and future! Forever and ever, I am His and He is mine; and there is nothing that will separate me from His loving mercy and amazing grace.
Ephesians 2: 4-10 (NLT) reminds us, " But God is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For He raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of His grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all He has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago."

Such amazing grace that God desires to shower us, His children, with spiritual blessings and to love on us like nothing this world has to offer. He delights in us, and longs to hear us call Him, Abba, Father, as children of the most High God. Created to be members of His family; there is nothing we can ever do to separate us from His love as assured in Romans 8:38-39, "And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord."

I pray you feel His Love as He showers His bountiful blessings upon your life. I pray His love fills your heart to overflowing and keeps you in all your ways. And in all things, I pray you bring glory to the wonderful, matchless name of Jesus! Enjoy life abundantly and have a blessed day, dear friends, God loves you and so do I~~

JUST BE

Enjoying my second cup of coffee and feeling the warmth and relaxation this new day has given......and just being me. Not who others think I should be, but the me created by Almighty God..... and just wondering what He would want me to share with all of you today and what to do with this day. As my mind wanders, I just feel the sense of relaxing and just being me in all I do and all I say, so I'm sharing just that with you today.
I know what needs to be done and I know what should be done, but what do I really want to do with this day I have been given?  Our days are numbered and tomorrow is never promised to anyone so I want to spend each moment being the best me I can be. So today, will I do what's expected of me? or will I relax in each moment given and enjoy just being me? Living in each moment and just being....... nothing planned, no time schedule; but just being....... and enjoying life given this very second; relaxing in the love of Jesus and the assurance He instills deep inside my heart of hearts ....... joy....... peace....... love....... contentment! Secure in His love with nothing to worry about because He has all I will ever need secured safely in the palm of His hands, so why should I fear and why should I worry? He is my protector, my provider, my all in all.
So I will live in this second....... this very second and I will be me! Just as I am; and I will enjoy the pleasures He showers upon me as I go through this new day, this new gift of today He has given; and with each breath I take, each move I make, each step I walk, each person I meet; I will enjoy this new day and enjoy life to the fullest. With His grace, I will strive to love others as He loves me; I will share the hope of Christ in me, the hope of glory; I will seek to share with those in need; and I will enjoy each moment of this brand new day filled with endless opportunities....... and I will just be. I will be the me God predestined me to be, and I will relax in His goodness, in His love, and just be!!!
Dear friend, I pray you will relax in each moment and enjoy this new day God has given, as well, and be blessed! God loves you and so do I!~!

WITH CHOICES COME CONSEQUENCES

Proverbs 14:34 "Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people." While doing a study on righteousness, I came upon this scripture today and it sort of called out to me, so I just had to elaborate on it; knowing how our nation is in such a rebellious state against God and His laws on righteous living. Even though our elected officials attempt to amend the laws in God's Word with their own laws 'pertaining to equal rights'  I just want them to know that what God said, He meant...... and God's Word will stand forever and evermore because He changes not!.... as declared in Malachi 3:6-7a, "For I am the LORD, I change not;............... Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts," and also in Heb 13:8 "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever." So we see clearly that the LORD changes not.... and neither does His WORD, that became flesh and dwelled amongst us as JESUS..... He changes not! And it's time we, Christians, declare the Word of God as Law and stop backing down from the truth of His Word.
  If we don't defend the Word of God, are we not denying the faith and the God we claim to serve? Jesus declared in Mt 10:33, "But whosoever denies me before man, him will I deny before my Father which is in Heaven." Acceptance of unrighteous laws go against the laws of God, who is Holy and Righteous and Loving, and although God is a loving God, He cannot, and will not tolerate sin in any shape, size, or form of ungodliness. So, If we are to be a nation under God, then our nation must follow the laws of God, and stop attempting to pass laws that pervert His Word. God loves each and every one of us, His creations, but we were not created to indulge in evil standards; we were created to enjoy a righteous abundant life in Christ Jesus as one of God's children.
God created in each of us a mind to choose right from wrong; and in choosing, we must understand that we will also suffer the consequences of that choosing; right or wrong, good or bad. So when people argue that because God is a loving God He won't send people to hell; they are absolutely right.... Because people who choose to live by unrighteous standards send their own soul to Hell..... and even though it's against God's will; it's their choice, and if they choose to indulge in a life of sin and go against God's laws of righteousness; refusing to repent and heed the Spirit's warning; then that is their choice and they will suffer the consequences of that choice. Romans 10:3 tells us, "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God."  But because of His great love, He tells us in 2 Chronicles 7:14,"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
However you choose to live your life; whether under God and His righteousness, or under the laws of unrighteousness; just know that from the very beginning God wanted you to be His Child; He wanted to Love and Care for you as a Father for His children. He created you to be part of His Family and He provided every means necessary for you to become His child; if you would only choose to accept His invitation through His Son, Jesus; as He taught us in John 3:16,"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Now since He said, whosoever, that includes everyone, you and me and everyone else who will believe and accept Jesus and His righteousness. So the choice is clearly yours and mine; but as for me and my house; We choose to serve the Lord! I pray that if you have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, that you will choose wisely and allow the Love of God to saturate your soul and enjoy a blessed life. God truly loves you and so do I~~~

A SURE FOUNDATION

Today I am mindful of how truly vital spiritual teachers are to young Christians and how very thankful I am to have been blessed with some great ones in my lifetime; including my own Mom and Dad; who taught me about Jesus' divine love, not only in word, but by example; and in doing they have all worked together and built me up on a sure foundation in Jesus Christ. We need to be mindful of what we are teaching our children and those who are young Christians, who are watching and listening to us; because they are trusting us to teach them at a very young age, how to walk and talk through life. Living by example in God's divine Love assures these young eyes with young hearts who are seeking to please their loving teacher, to eagerly seek out what we are teaching so they can follow by our example. Each step we take, each word we speak, each action we show, is quickly picked up by young children; so we must be mindful to clothe our own self with His righteousness and allow God to fill our hearts with His love before we set out on our daily routines. With God leading the way, we will walk in His footsteps, speak His Words in kindness, and shower those who follow us with His Love, while walking in the purpose God has predestined for our life. The seeds of life are sown very early and continue to mature throughout life; and with proper nourishment the seeds sown will reach forth and produce a great harvest that can withstand the toughest of times; because of the earlier nourishment given. Proverbs 22:6 tells us,"Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it." 

Life can be hard and how we react to difficult times depends greatly upon what we have been taught and seen over the years by those who have greatly influenced our life. Teaching our young children and those young in the Lord about God's Word by example, will either carry them through to victory or cause them to crumble under the stress of the load. It's the strength from a sure foundation; the strength planted deep within the soul; that springs forth in hard times and carries us through the toughest of times. That is why it is so necessary to build lives upon a sure foundation and that foundation is none other than Jesus Christ and His righteousness. Jesus tells us in Mt 7:24,25 "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock; and the rain descended, and the flood came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock." 

Our life is represented as a house, and we are encouraged by Jesus to build upon a rock, the sure foundation of Jesus Christ; so when the storms of life descend upon us, and the storms of life beat against us, and the floods come upon us; and winds of trial and discouragement swirl around us; because of That Sure Foundation, we are steadfast in Him; and we stand firm...... unshakable...... unmovable...... knowing in Whom we trust.

As you enjoy this beautiful day God has given, may you be mindful that there are young eyes watching how you handle situations that may arise in any given day; and that you hold the power to influence them and instruct them by example; of that sure foundation built upon Jesus Christ. I pray that your anchor holds the solid rock, and if not, that you secure your anchor in Jesus today, without delay. Be Blessed, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

A New Day

Today is dawning and Our Heavenly Father has blessed us all with a fresh start, given fresh mercies, and is providing fresh opportunities to enjoy the life He has given this day. All that we are, and all that we can ever hope to be, all begins in Him; Our Creator, Our Provider, Our Healer, Our Salvation, Our Joy, Our Peace, and so much more. All that we need today, He is...... and All that we will ever need, He Is!  He is the Author and Finisher of our faith, the Alpha and Omega, The Beginning and The End! There is nothing we will ever do that surprises Him and catches Him off guard, and there is nothing we will ever do that can separate us from His Love. It is His good pleasure to shower us with spiritual blessings and to guide us along His pathway of righteousness; and when we begin to deviate from His path; we will feel His Spirit stirring within us redirecting our steps until we are back on His pathway again. What a Blessing to serve our risen Lord and to feel His Spirit working within to lead and guide us along life's pathway to victory in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior! As I feel His Spirit rising within me today, and I feel the warmth of His love, my heart sings:

"A Wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A Wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. 

A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me up and I shall not be moved, He giveth me strength as my day.

With numberless blessings each moment He crowns and filled with His fullness divine; I sing in my rapture, oh, glory to God! For such a Redeemer as mine. 

When clothed with His brightness transported I rise To meet Him in clouds of the sky; His perfect salvation, His wonderful love, I'll shout with the millions on high. 

He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my soul in the depths of His love, and covers me there with His hand, and covers me there with His hand." 

Such a joy to awaken with a new song of praise in my heart; to feel His unconditional love deep within; and to feel the warm assurance of Holy Spirit within me; leading and guiding my pathway every moment that He gives from day to day. May you feel God's love as you enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, because God loves you and so do I~~~

HIS OWN KNEW HIM NOT

While reading in John Ist chapter this morning, I couldn't seem to get away from several verses of scripture beginning with vs 9-12. "The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 

10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. 

11 He came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him. 

12 Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God."

Back to V 11,12. "He came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him; Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God!"  What a powerful statement; to be given the right to become children of God....Children of the most High God! Our very own creator came into the very world He had created, for the sole purpose of becoming acquainted with us and make it possible for us to become His very own children. Think about that for a moment. WOW! Our Creator wanted that personal relationship with us, His creation. He didn't create us just as something He could put on a shelf and look at; but He created us for a personal relationship with Him; to become His family; to walk with Him and talk with Him as we journey through this land; and here Jesus was, in our very midst; and we didn't even know Him. 

Have you ever been to a family event and had a feeling as if your family wasn't proud of you simply because they weren't spending time with you or introducing you to others around them? Well, can you imagine how our Lord must feel when we do the same with Him? There have been times in my life as a mother, that I get a longing to spend some extra quality time with my children and I feel an emptiness, an ache within my heart, anxiously awaiting the time when I get to see them again; to hug on them and love on them for just a little while. Even so, being created in God's very own image, you know we feel much like He does; and if we feel that longing to be around our loved ones; don't you know He wants the same from us?.... His children? So why do we not make time for Him? The One who loves us unconditionally; The One who is forever faithful; The One who is forever, Our Father! 

It only takes a couple seconds to whisper,"I love you, Lord".....and less than a second to feel His warm love in response; so why not make this day bring bountiful blessings; not only to you, but also to your Heavenly Father; in honor of our Lord Jesus, from whom all blessings flow. Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~

JUST BE

Such a beautiful dawning of a new day filled with fresh mercies from God above! What a blessed Redeemer we serve, Who watches over us to supply our needs and bless us with His continuous unconditional love. My heart is filled with praise and joy as I sing, "Who can satisfy my soul like You? Who on earth could comfort me and love me like You do? Who could ever be more faithful and true? I will trust in You, I will trust in You, my God! Living Water, rain down Your life on me; Cleansing me, refreshing me, with life abundantly; River full of life, I'll go where you lead; I will trust in you, I will trust in you my God! There is a fountain Who is the king; Victorious Warrior and Lord of Everything My Rock, My Shelter, My very own; Blessed Redeemer who reigns upon the throne!"

What a Beautiful song of Praise and Worship to the Lord of lords, King of kings, our precious Lord Jesus! 

As we set about to enjoy this beautiful weekend God has given; may we never forget the love He has shown, and continues to give from moment to moment, every day of our life; and may we be mindful to share His great love in all we say and do to those we encounter along life's way. Jesus said we would be known as His disciples(Christians), by the love we share one to another; and more often than not, we are the only Bible some people will ever read; and truly our actions speak louder than any words. So with love in our hearts and a joyful spirit, let's go enjoy this awesome weekend: Let's Relax, Enjoy, and just Be..... Breathe in His refreshing; Relax in His warm sunshine, and just Be Who You Are in this moment of time; and Enjoy Life, dear friends!!! God loves you and so do I~~~

MAKE THE CALL

     Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know" (Jeremiah 33:3). I'm probably going to reveal my age today, but I care enough about all of you and your joy, that age doesn't matter; because I want each of you to enjoy life to the fullest as I have found possible during my search for true worship in Christ Jesus. An old song popped in my mind as I began typing and because it holds a message in itself, I want to share "The Royal Telephone" with you now: 

     "Central’s never busy, always on the line; You may hear from heaven almost any time; ’Tis a royal service, free for one and all; When you get in trouble, give this royal line a call. There will be no charges, telephone is free, It was built for service, just for you and me; There will be no waiting, on this royal line, Telephone to glory always answers just in time. Fail to get the answer, Satan’s crossed your wire, By some strong delusion, or some base desire; Take away obstructions, God is on the throne, And you’ll get your answer through this royal telephone. If your line is “grounded,” and connection true, Has been lost with Jesus, tell you what to do: Prayer and faith and promise, mend the broken wire, 'Til your soul is burning with the Pentecostal fire. Carnal combinations, cannot get control; Of this line to glory, anchored in the soul; Storm and trial cannot, disconnect the line, Held in constant keeping by the Father’s hand divine. Telephone to glory, oh, what joy divine, I can feel the current moving on the line, Built by God the Father, for His loved and own, We may talk to Jesus through this royal telephone." 
     This old old song has a message all its own. God is never too busy; but always waiting and eager to take our call; as reminded in Jeremiah 33:3. God is readily accessible 24/7 and watches over us to help in time of need. No matter how great the storm or how devastated we may feel, if we just reach out and call upon Him, God will answer every time. Praise God! He is never out of range, never too busy, and His phone is never turned off. That's right; He is Always available, Always accessible, and Always attentive to our every call....and that's His promise with a Written Lifetime Guarantee!!!  Too often we go to Him in prayer with needs or questions, and because our connection with Him was interrupted and we failed to hear His answer or sense His guidance; we set out to work things out on our own, and down the road we see nothing positive coming from the situation; so we may tend to blame God for not answering or for negative outcomes. When will we realize that God's timing is not our timing, and His ways are not our ways? Isaiah 55:8-9 tells us,"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," saith the Lord. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." 

     God has great plans for our future as declared in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." When we don't wait on Him to answer our prayers or to listen to Holy Spirit trying to guide us; we are the ones who get impatient and cause negative things to occur in our lives. The bad that came from it all was not caused by God!  His ways are always good and He loves us so much; that even tho we make messes out of our lives from impatience or lack of His guidance; God can still take our lives and turn things around to our good and His glory. When we finally allow God to move in those circumstances and see how He delivered and answered; it's then that our messes become a message and our tests become a testimony, (Romans 8:28), "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

     I pray that whatever you may be encountering in your life today, that you will take a few minutes and make that much needed call to Heaven without delay. Go ahead, call Him up, and talk as long as you need to; He's waiting eagerly and lovingly, for you to call. His phone has unlimited minutes of talk, just for you! Stop trying to make things better on your own and allow God to work on your behalf (I Peter 5:7) "Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you." Surrender your cares over to Him; Step back; Relax in Him; and Watch with expectation as He delivers you from your bondage and sets you free. What bountiful joy it is to know the freedom in Christ Jesus! Freedom to worship! Freedom to sing! Freedom to breathe with relief! Freedom to lift up Holy Hands and magnify His Holy name, JESUS!  

As you release it all to Him; totally surrender it all into His hands; you will begin to feel a life changing peace flood over your soul with a loving warmth deep within!  Enjoy life in His fullness today and smile, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

THE BIG BANG

THE BIG BANG THEORY!!!  Never been able to understand this theory until now. While meditating on the Word, I felt the need to pray for my family one by one; and near the close of prayer I felt to pray for a friend who had come to doubt God and the recordings of creation in Genesis. My heart seemed to just be breaking as I poured out my heart before God, seeking a way to reach them and help them understand that God created the world, since they were boldly defending the big bang theory. In the midst of my praying, I received an understanding of the theory I feel was meant for me; and I finally got it.....I finally understood the Big Bang Theory; and from the bottom of my heart, I have to say that now I also believe in The Big Bang Theory; but from a different aspect. Let me try to explain my belief on this matter. 

The consensus among scientists, astronomers, and cosmologists seem to be that time, space, and matter began with a massive explosion known as the Big Bang Theory billions of years ago and scientists continue to research its own theory, as well as many other theories; instead of accepting the biblical fact of God's divine creation.   When in reality, The World WAS Created by the Big Bang Theory!... and I feel it happened like this. GOD SPOKE!!!!!!!........ AND BANG...... IT BECAME!!!! THAT'S RIGHT.....AS GOD SPOKE, THE WORLD CAME INTO EXISTENCE!!!!!!! SIMPLE AS THAT.....GOD SAID, "LET THERE BE LIGHT" ..... AND BANG..... LIGHT CAME! .....GOD SPOKE, AND BANG.....WATERS WERE SEPARATED .....GOD SPOKE, AND BANG..... HEAVENS APPEARED.....EVERY THING WAS CREATED AS GOD SPOKE.....SO YES, THE BIG BANG THEORY DID OCCUR, BUT IT OCCURRED AS GOD SPOKE THE WORLD, AND ALL THEREIN, INTO EXISTENCE!..... JUST AS HIS HOLY WORD DECLARES! SO THE BIG BANG EFFECT OF GOD SPEAKING THE WORLD INTO EXISTENCE, IS A FACT THAT WILL REMAIN TRUE FOREVERMORE!!!
So, now I understand better and believe in the Big Bang Theory, but my belief is based on the Biblical facts that as God spoke, It was So! And when I come back in contact with my precious friends, I can let them know I too believe in the Big Bang Theory; as I put my arms around them, and share the 'FACTS' I acquired in Love; and allow Holy Spirit to do the rest. It makes my heart glad, to see how God is bringing things to mind in ways we can reach our younger generation who are being taught vain philosophies contrary to the Word and being led astray. We must take the time and listen to them to know what they are being taught; so we can pray for direction in how to approach them with the Word and with spiritual enlightenment; not by arguing the points, but to share the truth in Love; that will help them see the truth more clearly. Their minds can be redirected from the wrong pathways if we earnestly pray for wisdom from God; listen attentively as Holy Spirit guides us in all our ways; and we speak the truth in Love. I pray that as God speaks.... we will listen.... and who knows....we might still hear a bang.....but with Him leading the way; good things are sure to come into existence! Enjoy the blessings of the Lord, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

Puzzle Pieces

I find myself thinking today about how our lives are much like a great big puzzle, in everything we do! Have you ever worked a puzzle, or two or three?.....or maybe you're a puzzle genius who loves to work countless puzzles?  As for me, I can no longer endure those big 1000 piece or more puzzles; give me the smaller puzzles, 50 to 250 pieces, and I can pretty well manage them. I do fine getting the corner and edge pieces in the right places; it's those crazy little quirky pieces in the middle that cause me lots of frustration, trying to fit one piece into another thinking it will work, only to find out later it has to be removed. That one piece just would not allow others to be connected, and no matter how much I tried, nothing else would fit into it. All the time and effort spent trying to keep that one piece in that particular spot caused the puzzle's completion to be delayed and the entire picture to be distorted; and not at all what the designer had in mind.  

Our life is much like a giant puzzle, with people and circumstances being the puzzle pieces; and try as we will; we attempt to fit people or circumstances into our lives that really do not belong at all; just because they 'look like they should', so we waste time trying to fit them in, regardless. While in puzzles we can see the completed picture on the cover to guide us as to what the puzzle should look like when completed; Only God knows what He designed our completed lives to be. That is why it is so important to read His instructions frequently and to know His Word and Will for our lives; so every piece of our life, every joint, wisely chosen; fits together to give us strength, and allows us to draw strength one to another; to make us, the completed picture, into all HE predestined us to be.(Eph 4:16) 

Life is precious and without a vision, we waste endless time trying to make things work together that should have been discarded long ago. Allowing God to direct our life day by day is the only sure way to get through life and make our puzzled life complete. He sees our endeavors and watches over us; bringing us His calm assurance that each piece of our life, when properly joined with others as He designed, will supply the strength needed; and even tho' some pieces may need to be removed, so others can fit rightly into God's divine master plan for our life, the end will be greater than the beginning!  

So allow Holy Spirit to guide you, bringing you into that great puzzle completion of life that only He does best. He is the greatest puzzle problem solver you will ever find; and He never loses patience, and never loses sight of His completed result. We will make it, dear friend!  Because the best is yet to come! Jesus has us all in the palm of His hands and we all fit perfectly together.  Have a blessed day, dear friends, God loves you and so do I~~~

Hand Picked

Chosen; Hand-Picked! What a special feeling to be chosen; knowing that it was not by accident, nor by circumstance; but that you were specially hand picked and chosen to be that 'special someone' for a certain purpose in someone's life. I think back over times in school when we would be chosen to participate on teams; or as captains we would have to choose others to be on our team for whatever specific reason; or when we would compete for different roles in plays, or to be on a special school team. What a sense of pride we would feel in just being chosen; even before the challenge had begun, or victory had been won. There was just something special; something extraordinary; about being chosen that gave us a warm sense of pride.

As children of God, we should also feel a warm sense of pride; knowing that we were Chosen in God before the creation of the world to be His children; to be His sons and daughters by adoption through Christ Jesus; into the family of God. He made us unique, and chose us for a specific reason; instilling traits and qualities deep within us that would enable us to accomplish His plans for our lives. As we mature in spiritual knowledge and wisdom, the spark of Holy Spirit ignites those traits and we begin to feel a certain 'fire shut up in our bones' that comes alive and begins to draw us into the calling through Christ Jesus; predestined for His glory; through the power of Holy Spirit! 

 God is doing new things within us; and His glorious power is being revealed and realized, more now, than ever before. As His chosen children, we are learning to hear His voice; and in following His Voice, we are showing forth His love one to another; in truth and sincerity; bringing unity to all things in Heaven and on earth; while bringing glory and honor to the Holy Name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. His Holy Power, Holy Spirit, stirs up that anointing placed within us and creates a yearning that draws us to Him; and as His glorious regenerating power ignites within us, we become children of the most High God through Christ Jesus; Chosen by God's own hand.

So when you begin to feel discouraged and stressed, just lift up your head and look toward the heavens, and feel the outpouring of the Love of God upon your face; and then Smile; knowing that you have been chosen by the Most High God; who loves you beyond measure; and no matter what may come your way, you will always be His Chosen Child, created in Christ Jesus, unto Good Works. You are blessed and highly favored, by God's own hand; Chosen!  God loves you and so do I~~

A VOICE OF PRAISE

Oh Lord, my God, I lift my voice in praise of all Your marvelous works in my life and in the lives of my families. I will praise You all the days of my life;  for You are the very air that I breathe, the joy of my heart, the strength in my bones; and with every movement I will lift up Your Mighty Name, JESUS, for There is none like You! There is no Hope but in You, Lord. There is no Joy but in You, Lord! When I lie down, You are with me;  when I rise up, You are with me; there is no place I go that You are not close beside me. I lift up Your Holy Name as Psalm 100 declares, " Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: Come before His presence with Singing.  Know ye that the Lord, He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations." Amen and Amen.

Lamentations 3:22-23 tells us, "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."  We watch in amazement as rain and warm sunshine cause our gardens to burst forth from the ground, and just as they need their nourishment to be fruitful and grow, even so, we need Your nourishment, dear Lord, to cause us to grow in wisdom and in Your might. You designed us from our beginning and made great plans for us; Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Isaiah 55:8,9 tells us "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD."As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs us to, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." For you are great and mighty to be praised! My God, My Savior, My Salvation!!! And with all that I have and all that I am, I seek to follow you all the days of my life, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord forever!  

Dear friend, God longs to be Your guide today; to be your hope, your strength, and your assurance as you journey through this land. He is the Only Source you will ever need, the One Source Who Can Never Fail, and the One Love You Can Always Trust in. I pray you will allow God To Lead and Guide you today and have a blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

His Provision

From Isaiah 41:10 God declares, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." What glorious Words from our Heavenly Father as He promises to comfort us, to strengthen us, and never let us fall. He is our protector, our provider, supplier of all our needs, and lover of our soul. "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean of Jesus' name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand." Truly He sustains us, His Word strengthens and comforts us as Jesus said in John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in Me." So many promises of Hope are enclosed within the precious Word of God and yet we are destroyed for lack of knowledge(Hosea 4:6); simply because we don't take time to get into those golden promises enclosed in the Holy Bible and claim them over our life. We are no longer children, tossed about with everything that comes and goes; but we are God's children, redeemed by the blood of Jesus; recreated through Christ Jesus unto good works; no longer dwelling on the past, but looking ahead with spiritual eyes enlightened to that promised future filled with love, joy and peace. Our victory lies in keeping our eyes focused on Jesus and knowing that God already holds our today, tomorrow and everyday hereafter. It is only in coming to know and trust Him that we can relax and enjoy His perfect plan predestined for us, His creations; and just as the little sparrows are kept by our Heavenly Father, we too can sing, "Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come, Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me! I sing because I'm happy, and I sing because I'm free; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me!" Praise God, I'm so thankful to know beyond a shadow of doubt that He watches over me and supplies my every need. There are no greater promises than those enclosed in His Precious Word, No greater Love than He gives from His Own Heart, and No greater place I want to be than right smack dab in the center of His Perfect Will. Enjoy the fullness of God and be blessed, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

Great Expectations!

What a Beautiful day!!! Even though it's a bit chilly outside this morning, my heart is warmed and filled with New mercies, New Hope, and New Expectations of Great Things to come; such a Refreshing of mind, soul and body; and I give God all the praise. God is good, All the time....and All the time, God is good!!!  Just as spring brought about new beginnings in the fields surrounding us; in the flowers and trees all in bloom; with the chirping of each beautifully designed bird; and the scampering around of each little squirrel; we can choose to allow God's divine spirit to revive, refresh, and create a new beginning within each of us through His divine power working within the very depths of our soul. As I have often heard our pastor say when we gather together, "we won't leave here like we came in Jesus' name"; let's not leave this day the same as we found it; let's make a difference! Let's share Jesus in all we say and do because people need to know that God is Love in the highest degree. Let's make sure others see Jesus in us. Let's be mindful of those who are lost and hurting today and share hope in Jesus with them today. Let's care more about our brothers and sisters in this world than we do about ourselves; and leave this place better than we found it; in Jesus' name. It's the little things in life that make our lives complete.....the joy we share with others; the kindness shown to those in need; the way we treat perfect strangers with His great Love; these are some ways that bring us a sense of fulfillment and shape us into being God's very own children.....by the love we share one to another (Jn,13:35). So Let's be all we can be for the kingdom of God and love our neighbors as our self(Mk 12:31). Let's be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another; even as God for Christ' sake has forgiven us (Eph 4:32).  Let's adorn our lives with His Love and wear His precious smile and be all we can be today; so at the close of this day, we can sense a warm filling of His love deep inside, and say with peaceful assurance that, "It is well with my soul!"  Enjoy this beautiful day God has given, dear friends, and be blessed. God loves you and so do I~~

OUTREACH

I seem to be doing a lot of study in Ephesians as I seek to be all I was predestined to be for God's glory.  Having been delivered recently from insurmountable years of depression and hidden grief; trying to be everything to everyone and yet, not being true to myself; and in final desperation, I cried out before God in my brokenness; and He heard my cry as I was recreated, revived, and totally renewed in Christ Jesus. Now that I am a brand new creation in Him, I feel the urgency to spread the good news of Hope to the lost and dying in this world; to be a light to those who wander in darkness; to offer freedom for others who suffer from depression, and to share God's Love to all those who need someone to care; to be that hand reaching out to others. I feel this song is my heart's cry: "Touch through me, Holy Spirit, touch through me; Let my hands reach out to others, touch through me; There's a lonely soul somewhere needing just one friend to care; Touch through me, Holy Spirit, touch through me. Love through me, Holy Spirit, Love through me; I will be my brother's keeper, Love through me; Hearts are bleeding deep inside, Love can dry the weeping eyes; Love through me, Holy Spirit, Love through me....Love through me. Flow through me, Holy Spirit, Flow through me; Like a river in the desert, flow through me; Springing fountain healing stream, Living water pure and clean; Flow through me, Holy Spirit, flow through me. My hands will be Your hands reaching out to others; My lips will not be slothful, Lord, to speak; I will be that good Samaritan to someone else's need; I will be Your house to dwell in, live through me. Flow through me, Holy Spirit; Love through me, Holy Spirit; Touch through me, Holy Spirit, Touch through me! 

What a rare and precious gift to enjoy total freedom in Christ Jesus and to feel the wholeness His love and joy brings into my life. I am still me; but a better me; a newer me; a freer me; beloved of God, Me; and I am enjoying every minute of my new life filled with joy unspeakable and full of glory deep within; so with every breath I breathe, every bite I eat, every move I make, and every step I take; I will seek to bring Him glory. I seek to be that someone reaching out to others; to share hope through His Word; to be God's hand extended in Loving kindness; to care for others's needs; as Holy Spirit touches.... and flows.... and Loves, through me. Too many souls are dying without hope and we can do something about that. We can share hope in Christ Jesus to this world; but it starts in each of us.... Today.... Without delay! God so loved that He gave His all..... Jesus so loved that He gave His all..... Holy Spirit is working and giving His all...... So how about you?..... Will you give Your ALL?  It just takes one person reaching out, in love, with one special touch, or one special act of kindness, to share God's love; and it starts in each one of us, and we all have that ability. I feel so honored to spread hope, in any means possible, and I pray that you allow Holy Spirit to work within you to share hope and God's love to those you may encounter along your way today; and as you bless others, you will be blessed, as well. So Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~