God's Not Dead, But Very Much Alive

Thinking back over the goodness of my God and the miraculous works He has shown throughout this past year within my family just makes me wanna shout out, "Well, my God’s not dead, He’s still alive; God’s not dead, He’s still alive; God’s not dead, He’s still alive;  I can feel Him in my hands, I can feel Him in my feet, I can feel Him all over me."
I was just reading a testimony I had written on this day last year, as I reported: "TO GOD BE THE GLORY- GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE! My grandson was scheduled for Cardiac Ablation for SVT this morning around 8am since all others medications and treatments had failed to help, so we showed up at Erlanger around 6am as requested and all went according to schedule ......BUT GOD showed up and did what He does best! They took him down for the procedure and a couple hrs later Dr Cooper came in and talked to us and said he didn't see any reason to burn anything-said he did everything he could to get his heart to act up so he could burn the problem areas but nothing would act up-said after he'd tried all the normal procedures, he even tried to kill him(deliberately cause cardiac arrest), but my grandson wouldn't die!,.LOL, BUT GOD!!!! Said he threw everything he had at him, but he just wouldn't die. Dr said he has a healthy heart and saw nothing to warrant any repair and no reason for future alarm or daily medications and no reason why he shouldn't live a normal life without any further problems. As we told the surgeon many prayers had been going up on his behalf, he nodded his head and said, "see there, that's God!" and lifted his hand up to heaven as he left the room." And today, he is still doing well, and to God be All the glory! 
Then a few months ago, my granddaughter was traveling down a mountainside and her car hit a soft spot in the road sending it out of control, flipping her car several times over and over with it landing upon its top; the site of her car was horrible to behold and for all intents and purposes everyone seeing it happen and those hurrying over didn't see how she could be alive,.....BUT GOD!!!!!  Once again, God's arms of protection shielded her from all the glass, the flipping of the car over and over again mangling the car on every side above and beneath, but after they cut her out of the car, there she was safe and sound as she miraculously walked away without any breaks, just a few bruises and a concussion......Now That's my God!!!!! She's still alive well and so is my God: Very Much Alive and Well and continuing to do what He does Best!
And they try to tell me, There is No God! Well all I can say is, "Their god may be dead, but Mine Is Positively Alive and Well and Performing All things like He said He would do in His Holy Word!
I could tell you of many more occasions just during the past few months where Healings, Provisions, and Protection was needed and once again, My God Was There, And not a minute too late!!! 
Everything in His Perfect Timing, His Perfect Way, and His Perfect Display of Divine Intervention in whatever life had to throw our way!  I am so proud to know My God!  Forever Faithful, Forever Tried, Forever True! God is very much alive and continues to do All He said He would do! He is no respecter of persons, so if He did it for one, He Will surely do it for you and me as we trust Him and acknowledge Him in all our ways! 
I pray that as you go through your day, you will feel the Love of our precious God as He watches over you in all your ways. Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

Walking With Him Throughout The Day

This morning as I drew in my first breath and opened my eyes, I could feel His presence as I began to thank God for another new day filled with His blessings and for His goodness and mercies that are fresh each morning. Before I get out of bed each new day, I thank my God for His Abiding Love and Amazing Grace. What a mighty God He is; to watch over me, to provide for me, and to secure me within in His Loving Arms as I go through my day. He is the very air I breathe, the movement in each step, and the joy within my heart.
"Each step I take my Savior goes before me, and with His loving hand He leads the way; and with each breath I whisper, "I adore Thee" Oh what joy to walk with Him each day. Each step I take, I know that He will guide me To higher ground He ever leads me on; Until some day my last step will be taken; each step I take just leads me closer Home. I trust in God no matter come what may, For life eternal is in His hand; He holds the key that opens up the way that will lead me to the promised land."
The words to this precious song hold a special meaning to me as it is pretty much my testimony of His Divine Love and Amazing Grace dwelling within me, saturating All that I am in Him, with full assurance that forever and ever, I am His and He is mine! There is no greater love, no greater feeling, than to know Him and to feel Him walking beside me, working within me, growing me into the Woman After His Own Heart that He predestined me to be.
In the Bible Study we are currently on 'A Woman After God's Own Heart', we are learning to discipline our daily lives to begin and end each day talking with God; growing a relationship with Him one on one. We are learning not to just bring our petitions before Him and then leave them at the altar of prayer, but we are learning the need to really make time to not only talk to Him but to allow Him to talk with us in return. That is true communication and that is growing us into a relationship, one on one, with our precious Lord!
How can we build a relationship without true communication: between us and our children, between us and our spouses, between us and our friends, without true communication? Without taking or even making the time for that personal one-on-one relationship to really get to know what's going on in their lives and whatever they may be dealing with. How can we help if we don't take time to listen as they are talking and to respond when they are finished? Or even better yet, to communicate back and forth throughout the conversation!
Now that's really a wonderful relationship when you can laugh or cry with one another- or just sit and talk one on one, without being in a hurry; Wow, What a relationship that would be. Well, That's what God wants with us! That's what He wants with you and me! To be able to walk and talk with us throughout our days and nights, with reassurance that we are never alone; He is right there for us, anytime!
I cherish my relationship with the Lord so I want to always start and close my day just being mindful that He is with me, no matter what may come my way.
It's so wonderful to know that whenever I whisper His name He hears me, or to feel His loving warmth enveloping me, bringing the awareness that I am never alone- Not Ever! Even though I have no physical companion walking beside me that I can reach out and touch, or hold their hand or lean on in time of need; I Always have Him within me, walking beside, holding my hand, and can lean on whenever I feel a need; with full assurance of His Undying Love for me just as I am, that surpasses all the world could ever offer.
I pray that as you continue your day, you will take, or if needed make time to acknowledge Him so He can lead and direct you in all your ways! Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

Into The Potter's Hands

"Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Savior, I know for sure all of my days are held in Your hand; crafted into Your perfect plan; You gently called me into Your presence; Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit; Teach me dear Lord, to live all of my life through Your eyes, And I'm captured by Your Holy calling, set me apart, I know You're drawing me to Your Self; Lead me Lord, I pray: Take me and mold me, use me, fill me; I give my life to the Potter's hand; Call me, You guide me, lead me, walk beside me; I give my life to the Potter's hand." Such a beautiful song within my heart to our Heavenly Father, the Potter. 

As the Potter, our Heavenly Father devised a perfect plan for each of us before we were even conceived; but as life would have it, things come along that lead us down the wrong pathway and we don't even realize it until we find our self totally broken. Slowly, we find our life shattered in pieces and no matter how hard we try, we can't seem to put those pieces back together and be whole again. 

Desperation overtakes us as we acquire a sense of hopelessness. Broken from pain, from grief, from abuse, from neglect, from loss of self worth, and from those horrible thoughts that torment the mind. So broken inside that we feel we're at the end of our rope; and then in our brokenness, feeling so alone, we finally reach out to GOD!!! 

And He is there! God is there to take our brokenness with all those pieces and make us into vessels of honor! It's in our brokenness that we hear Him lovingly whisper in His still small voice, "I'm here, and I Love you beyond measure"; and as we surrender all the broken pieces into His hands, He reminds us that He was there all the time, waiting patiently in line for us to turn around from the sinful path we had chosen and allow Him to restore us. And It's then in total submission, that we are remolded and recreated in Christ Jesus unto good works.  

So dear friend, No matter where you are... No matter where you have been... No matter what you are doing right now... No matter what you have done in the past... No matter how bad you think you are... No matter how low you feel you've sunk... No matter how unlovable you feel you are... God Loves You Unconditionally! Yes You!!! Right where you are... Just as you are!!! And He is waiting for you to surrender your life into His hands so He can make you whole again; recreated and molded into His image through Christ Jesus. 

So why don't you "Pick up those broken pieces and bring them to the Lord, Pick up the broken pieces, Trust in His Holy Word; He will put you back together and make your life complete; Just place the broken pieces at the Savior's feet." The words to this beautiful song has an even greater invitation for you to be re-made in the image of Christ; and No matter what you are going through or what you have done, God is always there to pick up your broken pieces and make you whole again. Trust God, He Never Fails! 

Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

If My People Who Are Called By My Name

Isn't it wonderful to wake up with praise ringing in your ears and a song rising from the depths of your soul, "Every praise is to our God, Every word of worship with one accord, Every praise, every praise is to our God. Sing Hallelujah to our God, Glory Hallelujah to our God, Every praise, Every praise is to our God. God my Savior, God my Healer, God my Deliverer, Yes He is, yes He is! God my Savior, God my Healer, God my Deliverer, Yes He is, yes He is! Every praise is to our God, Every word of worship with one accord; Every praise, every praise is to our God. Sing hallelujah to our God, Glory hallelujah to our God, Every praise, every praise; every praise, every praise is to our God!"

Over and over from the very depths of my soul Holy Spirit revives, refreshes and restores with praise ringing to the God of all gods, Lord of all lords, and King of all kings! Glory Hallelujah! Every praise with one accord! Over and over with joyful thanksgiving and praise! Truly the love of God satisfies our souls like nothing else this world can ever offer. Nothing creates the loving splendor of His grace upon our life! Nothing saturates our entire body; mind, soul, and spirit; bringing a sweet spirit of satiety in every aspect of life like Jesus!
If only.... 2 Chronicles 7:14 declares, "If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray; and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." and again in Isaiah 55:6,7 "Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near; Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for He will freely pardon."  If only His people (that's you and me He's talking about) would examine just who we are and what we've done, and acknowledge Who He Is and come before Him honestly with a searching of our ways and repent of our sins, then He will forgive us our sins and we will hear His voice! 

Not until we get our mindset off us and set our minds upon Him can we be transformed from a carnal mind into His glorious creation that can be used mightily as His hands and voice to all mankind. It's when we fully realize that 'we are His people called by His Name' that we forget about us and who we are and what we want, and we become determined to do His will in His way as He directs our path... And that's when we begin to 'Love the Lord with ALL our heart, with ALL our soul, and with ALL our mind and begin loving others as ourselves', as Jesus taught in Mt 22:37-39. That's when we will know the inner joy and peace that comes from living our life dedicated to Jesus Christ! He is truly worthy of all our praise, of all our worship, and all that is within us.

Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

When Will We Ever Grow Up?

I'm wondering today..... How are you when it comes to a dentist appointment? Do you sit patiently and try to occupy your time while waiting for your name to be called or do you impatiently continue to monitor time noting how long you have been made to wait? Do you take notice of who was there when you arrived and get irritated when others are called back ahead of you?
Well, over the past couple days, I've had the opportunity to witness first hand the many attitudes, expressions, and vibes we give out. I had broken my upper plate which required having a new one made and it required several trips back and forth to the office to assure the finished product had the look and bite needed to achieve success: actually it has taken 5 trips since the bite was off and they had to do a remake of the waxed product.
So, here I was time and time again waiting for my name to be called back. I quickly saw how impatient we can all tend to be when we don't fully understand the "waiting game" and all the different treatments taking place in the back from having x-rays, teeth extracted, impressions made, and then assuring the waxed model and finished product are correct, so realizing this, there is no way people are going to be called back in the same order they sign in as some presumed and monitored very closely, I must say.
I actually got tickled watching one lady literally eyeball another lady who had already gone back "twice before her", lol. For the most of us waiting, we tried to strike up conversations or read but some were pretty quiet with only facial expressions that would make you laugh at times, but as in anything there were some who could be really obnoxious making sure their viewpoints were verbally expressed loud enough for staff to hear.
When do we ever learn that our behavior is a tell-tell sign of who we really are on the inside. We can dress up all we want and look our finest on the outside, but unless our inner self is kind and seeks to treat one another with the love of God in ALL situations and in ALL areas, we are no better than anyone else and our witness is lost.
As the staff continued to be very courteous and apologetic for our wait times which seemed to ease the impatience of some, I wonder how our Lord felt about watching our reactions through it all. I wonder if He shakes His head in dismay or laughs at us sometimes when we are really being silly and says much like we would to our children, " Oh my child, when will you ever grow up?"
Needless to say, I have enjoyed this opportunity that has made me re-examine the intents and motives hidden within my heart when it comes to something like this. Now some of you may say this is nothing, that it doesn't really matter to God, I beg to differ! God wants us to be Christ-like in every situation we encounter, so I know that while I have a lot of "growing up to do",  I just wonder, "How about you?"
Hope you're having a great day because God loves you and so do I~~~

The Finished Work For You And Me

"IT IS FINISHED!" Jesus cried from the cross! and having completed everything required for man's salvation plan; He committed His Spirit into the Father's hands, hung His head, and died. As His life left the earth, darkness fell upon the earth, the ground was shakened causing a great earthquake, and fear fell upon those nearby. His body was taken down and placed in a tomb which was then sealed by Roman Soldiers to assure no escape. But while sadness was upon His mother, Mary, and upon all his followers, there was a great celebration going on in Heaven. Jesus had accomplished His Father's will and the separation between sinful man and God was torn down: Eradicated by the blood of the Lamb! When Jesus died, the veil in the Holy of Holies was torn in half, from top to bottom; an act that could have only come from heaven above, since the top was too high for man to reach(noted to be almost 60 ft in height). No longer would sin have to separate man from God! 

No longer would man be required to offer up blood offerings yearly by a High Priest of the temples for their sins: "For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with human hands, which was only a copy of the true one in heaven. He entered into heaven itself to appear now before God on our behalf. And He did not enter heaven to offer himself again and again, like the high priest here on earth who enters the Most Holy Place year after year with the blood of an animal. If that had been necessary, Christ would have had to die again and again, ever since the world began. But now, once for all time, He has appeared at the end of the age to remove sin by His own death as a sacrifice."(Heb 9:23-26). Jesus was now the High Priest for all mankind, once and for all time sake. His ultimate sacrifice broke down the barrier between sinful man and God. Man could now come before God, just as he is through Jesus' name, and as he confessed and asked forgiveness of his sins, it is with full assurance that through Jesus, his sins are forgiven (I John 1:9), "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 

Jesus became the bridge between God and all mankind, for all who would believe and receive Him as their Lord and Savior.  No longer would man be separated from God by the great gulf of sin. No longer would man need to confess his sins and offer the required animals to be sacrificed by a high priest year and year because Jesus had now paid the sacrifice needed with His very own blood that would deliver mankind, once and for all, from all our sins!  Every sin now covered by the precious redeeming blood that flowed from His sacrificed body on that old rugged cross. The ultimate sacrifice that made it possible for you and me to enjoy a personal relationship, one on one with our Heavenly Father, through His Son and Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!! His death on the cross was not the end, but the beginning, for all who will believe and receive the works Jesus fulfilled for their salvation. What joy to know that when this earthly life is over, it's not finished but just beginning, as we enter that heavenly rest with our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus who reigns alive and well forevermore! Death could not hold Him, the tomb could not contain Him, as the work during those 3 days was now accomplished the Spirit of God resurrected Jesus' body from the tomb and He lives forevermore, walking and talking with all mankind who will seek to hear His voice! 

 And now the season is at hand that we celebrate His resurrection, knowing of a surety that because He lives, we can face tomorrow! Because He lives, all our fear is gone! Because we know He holds our future, And life is worth the living just because He lives! Praise the Lord forevermore! NO more darkness, NO more sin, NO more bondage; but we are free from sin to live that abundant life in Christ Jesus through His works forevermore!  A new day has arisen! A new day bringing hope and freedom from ALL our sins! A New Hope founded in Christ Jesus: Lord of lords, King of all kings! A brand New Hope assuring that we no longer have to bear burdens, oppression, grief, or pain; deliverance is ours through the stripes He bore on His back! No more do we have to carry a sinful nature because of His ultimate sacrifice that sets man free! And because He conquered, we are made more than conquerors in Christ Jesus who lives within our hearts! Forever and ever all who believe and receive Him as their Lord can rest in Christ Jesus, and in Him alone. By No other name can man be saved but the name of Jesus! What a price He paid, willingly, for you and me!  

I pray that you will make Jesus Lord over your life so you can live with Him forevermore! 

Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, Jesus loves you and so do I~~~

Are You Hopeless Or Hopeful

Do you ever get feelings of hopelessness when you've done all you can and still no relief? Feelings as if all is lost? Feelings as if you've wandered so far down the wrong path that there is no hope of returning? Well, dear friends, you have to choose how you look at things and I am here to tell you that if you are feeling hopeless, those thoughts are lies from satan himself. But I have good news for you!!!. There is Hope! 
Jesus came to set the captive free and give us Hope! He came to give us liberty and freedom from the bonds of sin, of oppression, and depression. It is never ever too late to call on Jesus! He is your deliverer and will be right there, no matter how far you've wandered down that beaten path of hopelessness and despair. There will never be a time on earth that God doesn't hear His wayward child crying out to Him out of desperation that He won't reach down and help in time of need. It's in times like these, He loves to wrap you in His loving arms and cradle you in His bosom until you feel His love saturating your spirit making you whole again in Christ Jesus. He promises to never leave or forsake you! Just as a loving parent, He is right there helping you to gain the strength needed to walk again, but this time it will be in His strength--and you will know beyond a doubt that you are not alone. 
Don't believe anyone for a split second, that says you can never return from a beaten path. Jesus came so that EVERYONE, that includes you, could be delivered from ALL sins, from ALL oppression , from ALL depression, and give you hope that goes beyond all human understanding. He created you and He knows exactly what makes you tick. He knows what makes you think, and He knows what you are going through right now, and is reaching out His loving arms in mercy, just as you are!!! Allow Him to do the changing you may feel is needed. You cannot change yourself on your own; but He can give you the strength, the peace of mind, and the wisdom needed to rest in Him as a child of the most High God through Christ Jesus, Savior of all mankind! 
He is a God of not just second chances, but as many as is needed to maintain you, until you are strong enough to walk along side Him sharing in His love. While Reaffirming your Hope In Christ Jesus you are being Restored, Renewed, Revived, Relaxed, and Refreshed- All because of God's Amazing Grace. Only Jesus can bring you joy beyond measure and a peace like none other. He is your only true Hope because He is Forever Faithful.  Just Reach out to Him in your desperation and allow Him to love you back into a mind filled with New found Hope, instead of hopelessness! You will be so thankful you did!
Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, God loves you and so do I~~~

Can You Hear The Shepherd Calling Out Your Name?

I love how Holy Spirit refreshes our minds with songs of praise and words to constantly remind us of the love of God and His faithfulness. I have this song running through my mind and it is so refreshing that I just have to share it with you today, and you're welcome to sing along as the Spirit leads: 

"Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;  As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest; Sun, moon and stars in their courses above; Join with all nature in manifold witness; To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth; Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside. Great is Thy faithfulness; Great is Thy faithfulness; Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me."

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." 

Time after time, I have proven God's faithfulness and always found Him to be true!  Always faithful.... Always present.... Always on time.... He changes not! "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."(Heb 13:8). I may not always agree with His answers--or with His timing, but I know His ways and timings are always perfect and I have learned to trust Him; knowing that He has a perfect plan for me and only wants what is best for me as noted 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." 

So as I am learning to be more submissive to God's will and spend more time getting to know Him, I am finding this to be 'a good thing'-- a really good thing; because it's bringing me into a much closer relationship with Him and the ability to hear Him more clearly. It is so reassuring to be able to hear Him as He guides me in all my ways and directs my path. John 10: 27,28 tells us,"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." 

I want to hear my Shepherd's voice clearly, and be able to follow Him in every phase of this life into eternal life; and just as the Word tells us that His sheep hear the voice of their shepherd, I want to be so submissive to Him, and so in touch with Him, that I can even hear Him whisper my name! How about you, dear friend? Think about it..................

God loves you and so do I~~~

Wherever He leads Me, I know He Won't Leave Me

Meditating this morning on the faithfulness of our God. I have learned of a certainty that Wherever God leads us, He will never leave us alone! Wherever He takes us, He will lead us through! He will be whatever we need Him to be- at the appointed time!  We are never left alone; He is Always with us, walking beside us, working within us, bringing about His perfect plan while giving us peace of mind as only He does best, as our minds are stayed on Him!

I'm reminded of the lyrics:"You brought me to the desert so You could be my water; You brought me to the fire so You could be my shield; You brought me to the darkness so You could be my morning light; If You brought me this far- if You brought me this far; Wherever You lead me, I know You won't leave me; Wherever You call me You will make a way; Wherever we're going, I will be holding To the promise You have made, You will make a way.  And when I’m in the valley You will be my comfort; And when I’m at the end of me I will find You there; When I’m in the battle You will be my present peace; Cause You brought me this far, You brought me this far; Wherever You lead me, I know You won't leave me; Wherever You call me, You will make a way; Wherever we're going, I will be holding to the promise You have made, You will make a way."
Surely there is a warm reassuring beauty in knowing God is with us through thick or thin, in the darkest of nights or stormiest of days He is there; working whatever is needed to grow us into that person of victory, overcoming every battle with Him by our side. Our Watchman, our High Tower, our Deliver, Our Protector; leading and guiding, protecting and providing all that is needed to win each battle in life; from one level to another. Rest assured that you are never alone in whatever battle you may be fighting in life at this time; God is right there with you, building you up into that stature of an over-comer in all things. You are a Victor and not a victim! You are Child of the Most High God designed by God's own hand. You are Strong in Christ Jesus! You are Invincible! No weapon formed against you shall prosper(Isaiah 54:17). Just as God told Moses to tell Pharoah, "I AM sent me"; even so, God sends us forth, in Jesus' name! 

He is our Healer, Our Deliverer, Our Shield and Defense, and so much more. And with God on our side, look out world! There is nothing He will ever lead us to, that He won't see us through! He gives us power to do ALL things in Jesus' name, So Be Strong, Claim your victory in the Power of His Might and
Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

ARMED AND READY

Seeing and hearing the fullness in the atmosphere yesterday as thunder, and lightening, and hail, with powerful strong winds and rain quickly poured down with a vengeance; leaving destruction along its path and many homes without power has put me in remembrance of the powers of darkness trying to overtake our families. It reminds us of the need to be on guard, to be Armed and Ready to defend our homes in season and out of season, and all the more, as spiritual warfare becomes more prevalent in these latter days. 

While yesterday's display was nature's way of quickly releasing pent up static within our atmosphere, it is much like the spiritual forces that come quickly upon our lives. The apostle Paul warns us in Ephesians 6:10-18(NLT) "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on All of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on Every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere."

Just as we have all been taught the importance of having emergency plans and resources ready at all times for threatening weather conditions, it's more important in these latter days to be on guard at all times, in season and out of season, to protect our families from evil forces and attacks that will come our way! We must put on that FULL ARMOR of GOD and be on guard to protect those in our families who may be too weak to stand, so we can meet each challenge that arises, armed and ready to be more than conquerors over every battle!

 Preparing our minds early before dawn clothes us with the equipment needed to stand Armed and Ready; mentally, physically, and Spiritually; to meet the demands of the day with God on our side; knowing of a surety that "No Weapon Formed Against Us Shall Prosper in Jesus' Name!" So today, we will be clothed and ready, alert and mindful of the spiritual warfare we may encounter along the way and will trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not unto our own understanding; and in all our ways we will acknowledge Him and HE WILL direct our paths(Prov. 3:5,6); And will come out victoriously at the close of this day proclaiming the goodness of our Lord, "How Great Is Our God and worthy to be praised"

Have a wonderful, victorious, and blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

WHO CAN SATISFY?

"Who can satisfy my soul, like You! Who on earth can 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! There is a fountain, who is a King! Victorious warrior and Lord of everything! My rock, my shelter, my very own! Blessed Redeemer, who reigns upon the throne!" I just love this precious song of praise!
Whatever you may be going through today, reach out and call upon the name of Jesus to meet your needs. He already knows what is troubling you and causing you to worry. He is just waiting for you to call upon Him and He will assuredly put your mind to rest! After all, He is your Heavenly Father, who loves you beyond measure, and He waits with open arms to comfort and secure you in His Love and Peace! Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."(Mt 11:28). "Let not your hearts be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in Me."(John 14:1) "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you."(John 14: 27a).
God is our strength and our refuge; forever present to help in times of need. Our battles have already been fought and conquered through Jesus Christ. All we have to do is trust in Him, believe He will do what He says He will do, and rest in His peace! He wants you to enjoy an abundant life in Him, without trouble or sorrow. Call upon Him and Trust Him to ease your troubled mind, and bring you peace as only He does best, and then rest in that peace.
Have a wonderfully blessed day because God loves you and so do I~~~

It Is Well With My Soul!

"When Peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, It is well with my soul!" 
Truly God continues to teach us that through Him, there is peace in the midst of life's storms. As we encounter trying times and storms of life much like the fires that were raging this evening; we can become fearful, troubled, with anxiety flooding our minds, until we called on our Creator, our Heavenly Father, who calms our fears and soothes our doubts as only He does best!
What peace....What calm assurance....What comfort....What amazing love is ours; feeling His loving arms wrap around us, securing us in Him as life's storm passes by. The rains ascended and minds were hopeful once again that our God controls the windy weather, He sends the sunshine and the Rain and we pray for these rains to control the raging fires.
Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Mt 11:28-30 NIV).
There is nothing like the peace of God to comfort in times of need! As the lyrics go, "In times like these, you need a Savior. In times like these, you need an anchor; Be very sure, be very sure, your anchor holds and grips the solid Rock! This Rock is Jesus! Yes He's the one! This Rock is Jesus, The Only One! Be very sure, be very sure, your anchor holds and grips the solid Rock!"
I am eternally thankful my anchor holds! Thank you Jesus for your Abiding Love and Amazing Grace! So thankful He hears us when we pray and sends peace in the midst of storms! Now rest in His peace! God loves you and so do I~~~

Spring Has Sprung In All Its Glory

It's Finally Here! Praise The Lord! Springtime is finally here! 
So we've waited through the dreary and bitter cold looking forward to Spring and here we are; waking up to a cool morning, but with warm sunshine on its way! Praise The Lord! Thank you Lord, for this beautiful day you have given! You shower us with blessings beyond all we could ever measure and you wrap us so securely in Your loving arms with a love greater than man could ever give. 
"Lord,I praise your name on High, Lord I love to sing Your praises, I'm so glad You're in my life, I'm so glad You came to save us. You came from Heaven to earth, To show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay, From the cross to the grave, From the grave to the sky, Lord I life Your name on high!"
What a joy to feel God's love so early in the morning and to know His love in my life; I am His and He is mine, forever and ever! Thank You, Lord, for Your Amazing Grace and Unconditional Love; and for the assurance that nothing can ever separate me from Your Love, "For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor any powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord!" Romans 8:38.39).
Today is the day the Lord has made and just knowing Spring is here gives hope of brighter and warmer days ahead. Nothing like feeling love in our heart, joy in our soul, warm sunshine on our face and Son-shine within, praise the Lord! Nothing like the assurance of a love that will never end,
no matter what happens in life! Love that surpasses all measure of time! What an Amazing God we serve!
As you begin this beautiful Spring season God has given, take time to acknowledge the beauty all around; the beautiful flowering tree, the awesomeness of flowers blooming all around in fields and gardens, the incredible handiwork painted upon each bird flying around enjoying the splendor of earth, and just enjoy the beauty God has given throughout the earth for our eyes to behold! Spring has sprung as all its glory begins to unveil and we see new life springing up around us. Displays of God's beauty unfolding in all its majesty for our good pleasure to enjoy!
So Enjoy your Life God has given today, and don't worry about tomorrow, or the next day, or the next. Enjoy this moment in time God and find beauty in what you are doing right now, at this very moment; and be thankful unto Him, and praise His Holy name, for He is good and His mercy endures to all generations! Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends!!! God loves you and so do I~~~

A Time of New Beginnings- Are You Ready?

Genesis 1:1-5 NIV "In The Beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day," and the darkness He called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning--the first day."  
Dear friends, as Spring is fast approaching, I'm reminded of New Beginnings. Flowers are beginning to bloom, trees beginning to blossom, fields of grass and wildflowers shining forth, and our inner self begins to awaken and seemingly come alive after a long dormant winter. It's a new season that makes you wanna shout, "It's Springtime!" Time to spring forth! A time for new beginnings as our hearts feel young and vibrant once again. 
It's much like our inner self eagerly yearning for new dawns, new beginnings, and spiritual enlightenment allowing the Light of Jesus Christ to replace the darkness. The seeds have been sown and laid dormant long enough and now it's time for new SON-light to burst forth from deep within with shouts declaring "It's Springtime!" And if we listen, we will hear the Son bringing about the maturation needed as we can begin to grow from seed to bud-to blossom-and suddenly we spring forth. 
I pray you rejoice in the Lord and enjoy this beautiful season arriving in just a couple days, dear friends, I pray you enjoy from within and without and realize it is Spring time!  A precious time to let go of the past and enjoy these new beginnings!
Have wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, because God loves you and so do I~~~

SILENT PARTNER OR CLOSEST CONFIDANTE

Ever wonder about 'Silent Partners'? We hear of businesses having a "silent partner,or partners' in their firm who remain nameless, but who are extremely vital to the well being of their success. These silent partners supply financial support, legal support and any other means necessary for the success of that business and only those in 'extremely high positions' know who they are and how to contact them with problems or needs. Knowing these silent partners and how to contact them enables them to communicate and reach a solution which will benefit that business' outcome. No matter the situation, that silent partner is always informed regarding its standings, good or bad. 
In the same token, we also, have a 'Silent Partner' Who is more vital to us than life itself and Who must be involved in our daily business for our well being. Someone Who can supply our every need from day to day as He works through us, advising us, directing and often re-directing our steps, while protecting us, and is always available to take our call anytime, night or day. His name is "HOLY SPIRIT" third person of the Trinity! 
Jesus told his disciples that it was expedient (of utmost importance) that He go away so Holy Spirit could come and abide with us forever; to walk with us, to dwell within us, to lead, guide and direct our paths through life. He knew we would endure hardships so He is our enabler! When we are weak, He is our strength; when we are sad, He is our comforter; when we are troubled, He is our peace! He supplies everything we need to maintain abundant lives while communicating with Him. That's all He asks; a close communication! 
He doesn't really want to be a silent partner! His desire is to be our closest friend! Someone we can talk with anytime! Someone we can share all our worries and concerns with! Someone who is with us through the darkest of nights or stormiest of day! Someone who gives power beyond measure to enable us to do all things in Christ, who strengthens us! And He longs for us to share Him with others around us; to brag on Him and His goodness so others will ask Him into their lives as well. He is third party of the Godhead; God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit and there is never One without the other! They are God Almighty, all three in One! 
Holy Spirit is the power that draws us to Jesus and as we repent and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, He is the power within us, guiding us along the path of righteousness. Jesus knew it was vitally important that we have Holy Spirit in our lives as our comforter, our adviser, our guide, and so much more, so He ascended back into Heaven so Holy Spirit could come live within each of us, and endue us with power from on high to be His witnesses in all the earth. I pray you will come to know Him and His power thereof , not as a 'silent partner', but as your closest confidante in everyday life! You will find there is no greater joy, no greater peace, than Holy Spirit living within you along your earthly journey. Be Blessed, dear friends, God loves you and so do I~~~

Casting All Your Cares On Him

"Are you weary, are you heavy hearted? Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus. Are you grieving over joys departed? Tell it to Jesus alone. Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus, He is a Friend that’s well known. You’ve no other such a friend or brother, Tell it to Jesus alone. Do the tears flow down your cheeks unbidden? Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus. Have you sins that to men’s eyes are hidden? Tell it to Jesus alone. Do you fear the gathering clouds of sorrow? Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus. Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow? Tell it to Jesus alone. Are you troubled at the thought of dying? Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus. For Christ’s coming kingdom are you sighing? Tell it to Jesus alone. Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus; He is a Friend that's well known. You've no other such a friend or brother, Tell it to Jesus alone."
What a wonderful message is hidden within this old hymn. We are shown all through the Word how God never intended for us to be weighed down with cares and burdens of life. Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:25-30, " Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." and again in 1 Peter 5:7, "Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you." 
Jesus took upon himself all our sorrows so we could be have a life free to rest; free from worry and oppression; and free from all the binds that attempt to weigh us down and keep us from being ALL God intended us to be. We truly have no greater friend or brother. No matter what the problem or cares of life, we should be telling it to the only One who can take care of it all- JESUS! He is truly our Friend and Brother! 
I pray you will take all your cares to Jesus today, and leave them there! Don't waste another second of your day, worrying over cares of this life when Jesus is waiting with open arms to receive your cares and give you joy and peace in exchange. So go ahead, Tell Jesus about all those burdens and cares of life; then leave them at His feet as you pick up your robe of freedom in Christ Jesus! He wants you to have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friend, because God loves you and so do I~~~

Unbridled Supply of Power In Time Of Need

Are you ready to make this day the best it can be? Psalms 37:23 tells us, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." Everything that comes your way today can be a God-opportunity if you acknowledge Him in all your ways as instructed in (Proverbs 3:5-7) "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."  Instead of going blind-sighted throughout today; look for God's hand in the midst of your encounters.......You never know when any given opportunity will produce a "mighty work of God." 

God is looking for workers in His harvest of plenty. Workers who will allow themselves to be His hands extended, His Word spoken forth, His arms surrounding to comfort, and His divine love meeting needs through Jesus Christ and the power of Holy Spirit. Jesus said in Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised." 

As He ministered to the great multitudes of people and their many needs, he told the disciples(his followers) in Matthew 9:37, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." Throughout the start of His ministry on earth to the last conversation He shared with them, He stressed the need to His followers to be about His Fathers' business. He told them in Mt 28:19-20, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you, And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the world."

The harvest truly is plentiful with multitudes of lost and lonely people in urgent need for God's deliverance to set them free from sin and oppression, from sickness and disease, from hurts and depression; but how will they hear of deliverance unless we are about our Father's business reaching out to them in Love, sharing the gospel with them and meeting needs through the power of Holy Spirit. The healing power of Jesus Christ is still the same today as it was when He walked the earth. The healing virtue still flows from the heavenly throne to everyone who will believe! Our God is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34). What He did in the past for one person, He will do for me and you. But we must believe to receive!.....and there must be workers in the fields sharing the Word for them to hear, and believe, to receive! God is our strength and the Source that supplies all the knowledge and power needed for us to act on His Word!  He tells us in Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."  

Today's Holy Spirit within each of us is the same Holy Spirit that healed the sick, the blind, the lame, and raised the dead- yes, that even raised Jesus from the dead!  He has not changed or lost His power!  He is the power that strengthens us, empowers us, and enables us to be witnesses and to be about our Father's business; healing the sick through Jesus' name by the power He invested within each of us who truly believe upon Him and His power thereof; while doing it all in the name of Jesus and to God belongs all glory and praise!!! Think about this *power* accompanying you, working within you, invigorating your senses, sharpening your gifts, giving you boldness to be all you can be for the glory of God and His kingdom sake!

Dear friend, You've got the Power!!!  You have The Power of Almighty God living within you; enabling you to "do ALL things (Philippians 4:13) through Christ that strengthens you!"  By His power, you can be that extension of His Word as He works through you to accomplish God's great plan, not just for you, but for the whole world. Think about it! You hold an unbridled supply of God's power deep within allowing you to extend help and to be an overcomer in times of need! WOW!  You hold the Power to be God's hands extended, reaching out to a lost and hurting world; to be His voice sharing the Word in love and encouragement; to be His arms reaching around someone who desperately needs a hug! Power to be All you need in time of need! He supplies all the power needed to accomplish it all!   

His power enables you to do above and beyond all you could ever imagine possible when you submit to His will and allow Him to work through you. Instead of just going through this day with the same old attitude, following your same old meaningless routines; why not choose to be His vessel and allow His power to energize you as you reach out to others today?  
You will find no greater joy than to be in His service and to feel His power coming alive within you. In all things, God remains forever faithful. God uses every Word spoken and every step taken to witness, for His glory. Will you allow Him to use you to reach someone searching for answers, needing a hug, or seeking peace of mind today? Will you step back from your own way of thinking and allow His unbridled supply of power to meet all things needed throughout your day? I pray that as you decide, you will choose to follow His will in all your ways.  And in so doing,  I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day, because God loves you and so do I~

Just Stand Still And Let God Move

In the midst of all the storms in our life, We can see God move when we stop getting in His way by trying to work things out in our way, in our time, and in our understanding. He has a perfect plan for all our lives but we tend to mess it up by handling things the way we think they should go, or do things the way we think should be done, and even eat what we think should be eaten, or purchase things we want to buy, instead of acknowledging Him first and allowing Him to direct our steps in every thing that affects our lives. You may ask, "Does God really care about these little things?" YES, He does! He cares about every thing that affects you and can only give us His best if we consult Him first!
All we need to do is take a moment to look beyond our current circumstances to see that He is already there waiting: In the midst of war and strife, In the midst of sickness and disease, and In the midst of every thing that affects us and our families, God is already there beside us; fighting for us, working within us, attempting to guide and deliver us from any thing that could hinder us from being victorious, if only we learn to talk to Him and listen to His guidance. He cares about everything in our life from the smallest to the largest matter and there is Nothing too big that our God cannot handle! We just have to stand still and allow Him to move as noted in 2 Chronicles 20 and Ephesians 6:12.
The Isaacs sing a song "Stand Still" with the words, "The Father has a plan though it's hard to see it now; You feel you're walking all alone but He is there no doubt; When the storm around you rages, and you're tossed to and fro; When you're faced with life's decisions, not sure which way to go; Stand still and let God move, Standing still is hard to do; When you feel you have reached the end, He'll make a way for you; Stand still and let God move. When the enemy surrounds you, and the walls are closing in; When the tide is swiftly rising, and you wonder where He's been; Friend, there never was a moment that His arms weren't reaching out; You can rest assured and be secure, God is moving right now; Stand still and let God move; Standing still is hard to do: When you feel you have reached the end He'll make a way for you; Stand still, and let God move; Stand still, and let God move. The answer will come, but only in His time; Stand still and let God move, Stand still and let God move!"   And this holds the best advice from a song I know of today. 
Dear friend, I pray that whatever you may face today, that you know beyond a doubt you are not alone! God is right there beside you, working within you to guide and to strengthen you, making you victorious over ALL things in your life. Rest assured that before anything happens, God already knows about it and has already conquered it on your behalf. You just have to trust Him and His wisdom in these matters. With man, it may seem impossible; but with God, ALL things are possible to those who believe and allow Him to deliver, to protect, and to guide them along life's journey.
Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

WHEN OUR STRENGTH IS GONE....GOD BEGINS

"His strength is perfect when our strength is gone, He'll carry us when we can't carry on; raised in His power, the weak become strong, His strength is perfect, His strength is perfect. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength, But sometimes I wonder what He can do for me; No great success to show, No glory of my own; yet in my weakness He is there to let me know: His strength is perfect when our strength is gone; He'll carry us when we can't carry on; Raised in His power the weak becomes strong; His strength is perfect, His strength is perfect. We can only know the power that He holds; When we truly see how deep our weakness goes. His strength it must begin, When ours comes to an end; He hears our humble cry and proves again. His strength is perfect when our strength is gone; He'll carry us when we can't carry on; Raised in His power the weak become strong, His strength is perfect, His strength is perfect." 
I was awakened with this son going over in my mind and knew the words had to be shared so I pray you will take them to heart today and remember that it is through Christ and Him alone that we find strength to do ALL those difficult things in our life(Philippians 4:13). Circumstances may change; they may come and go; but the one sure constant in our life is the fact that God never changes. He's the same today as He was yesterday; the same today as He was in the days of old; and He will be the same tomorrow as ever before(Heb 13:8). He changes not and is no respecter of persons(Acts 10:34). What He did for someone yesterday and in days of old, He will do the same for you and me today. 
God loves you so much that He gave His most cherished and beloved Son for you to be free; not only from sin, but from all those things in life that try to bind you and make you think you can't do whatever is needed to live a happy life in Him. He wants you to know that in your own power, in your own strength, it is impossible!.... BUT GOD!.... 
God has already made provision for you through His Son Jesus for your TOTAL DELIVERANCE!  Total deliverance and freedom from ALL those things that attempt to weigh you down and bind you. 
Stop listening to those negative thoughts in your head and replace them with HIS WORD. HIS WORD IS LIFE AND HEALTH TO YOUR BODY(Proverbs 4:20); mind, soul, and body! So before you begin any thing today, take time to talk to God about it first; and allow Him to guide you and do whatever is needed to deliver and set you free from your bondage today. When you've done all you know to do, Stand! Stand on HIS WORD, not man's word; because His Word will never fail you, and then Relax in His strength! 
Allow Him to Walk beside you as you journey today. Allow Him to Carry you when you're too weak to walk any further. Allow Him to Hold you up when you're too weak to stand! And when those negative thoughts reappear, quickly defeat them with the Word of God. Jesus answered the temptations of satan in the wilderness with the Word, because the Word once spoken is Life, and Health, and Healing in every area of our life. 
Dear friend, We are more than conquerors through Him(Romans 8:37) Who loves us more than life itself. We cannot be defeated with God on our side. Trust Him to work the work that is needed in your life today. Jesus is the Word!.... He is the Light to guide our way! He is Life!... and He is All we need to make it today and every day hereafter. Be blessed today, knowing that God loves you and so do I~~~

Strength For Today

What strength we draw from our Merciful, Loving, and Faithful God! Our Lord God Who provides Strength for today and bright Hopes for tomorrow; Great is Thy faithfulness, Mercy and Love! My heart overflows with a song written by Thomas Chisholm, "Great is Thy Faithfulness" that serves both as a reminder and also a testament of God's eternal faithfulness in every area of my life. He has proven time and time again that He will never leave me or forsake me; in good times or bad; He is always right there walking beside me and working within me, to bring all things together for my good; turning all things satan means to stop me, into testimonies of Praise and Glory for the great and mighty works God has performed or is currently doing; not only in my life, but in the lives of those dear to my heart. Great is Thy Faithfulness! Forever and ever, Amen!
I know many people who are battling spiritual warfare right now so I want to share the words to this song so that you can be strengthened and blessed as well: "Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee, Thou changest not, Thy compassion's, they fail not; As thou has been, Thou forever will be. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest; Sun, moon and stars in their courses above; Join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth; Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!"
I pray you will allow the words to this precious song to sink way down into the depths of your soul so you can draw strength in these times as well. Truly God is Faithful to watch over all He has created: the heavens and the earth and all that is within. He watches over His Word to perform it quickly. He watches over you and me in such a great attempt to nurture and to strengthen us that He chose to love us unconditionally and even extends fresh mercies every morning. He wants to take what satan means for evil and turn it into our good as He empowers us with strength for this day. We just have to allow Him the opportunity and be willing to fully trust His plan for our lives and for those we love. What a mighty God we serve! Forever He is Faithful, Forever He is Merciful, Forever He is Loving, Forever and ever throughout Eternity!
Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

Being Clothed With His Righteousness

While reading in Colossians this morning, I was impressed at the encouragement Paul stressed about the need to pray one for another so we all remain strong in the Spirit. Contrary to popular belief, as followers of Christ Jesus we are expected to be our brothers and sisters keepers in the faith. 
So, we must determine within ourselves to lift up the fallen, to encourage the weak, and to share God's Word in Love so we not only make our journey successful, but take others with us. 

Jesus has commissioned each redeemed person to spread His Word in Love to all people everywhere while being His examples on this earth day by day. Being followers of Christ requires us to purposely adorn our minds each new day with compassion, with kindness, with humility, with gentleness, and determined patience, to determine within ourselves to forgive one another quickly as He has forgiven us, and above all these virtues, to put on Love; which is the key to binding all the other virtues together in perfect unity as noted in Colossians 3:12-15. 

We never know who we will encounter along life's journey but we must be prepared at all times, to give account of the Hope we have in Christ Jesus. Having been saved from our former sins by His atoning blood, we become a living testimony of His Amazing Grace. What a treasured opportunity that gives us to share our testimony and to be about our Father's business daily. 
We must also be mindful that the lost, the hurt, and forsaken are looking for hope, for a life of freedom; so they will watch 'how we live' because many will never pick up a Bible for their answers; so we become their witness that can lead them out of their bondage into that abundant life created in Christ Jesus to freedom forevermore. What greater joy can there be than sharing Christ Jesus with that soul who is now redeemed! Even the angels in Heaven rejoice over just one sinner being saved!

So, let's determine to make this day the best it can be as we glorify Jesus with such loving kindness that leads others to Christ along the way. Let's make this a wonderfully blessed day, because God loves you and so do I~~~