It's Resurrection Sunday everybody! A day of Celebration! So come on! Let's celebrate our risen Lord Jesus! Death could not hold Him! The tomb could not contain Him! Everything required for our Eternal salvation had been accomplished by and through Him, so the Spirit of God quickened Jesus' crucified body and out of the tomb He came! Alive and Well! Praise His Holy Name, Jesus! He's Alive! He's Alive! and He reigns forevermore!and
And today because He lives, you and I can face tomorrow! Because He lives, all fear is gone! And because we know He holds our future, our life is worth living just because He lives! Praise the Lord forever more! NO more darkness, NO more sin, NO more bondage; Free from sin and able to live an abundant life in Christ Jesus forever more! Praise the Holy Name of Jesus!
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 and King of kings! A brand New Hope is ours as we no longer have to be sick and afflicted, burdened down and oppressed, no more grief, no more pain; but deliverance is ours through His Holy Name, Jesus! No more do we carry our old sinful nature, but because His ultimate sacrifice sets us free, we are new creatures created in Christ Jesus! And Because He conquered all things, we are made more than conquerors in Christ Jesus who lives within our hearts! Forever and ever all who choose to believe and receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior can rest in Him and His works alone. By No other name can man be saved but the name of Jesus! What a price He paid, so willingly paid for you and me!
I pray that on this Resurrection Sunday you make Jesus Lord over your life so you can live with Him forevermore! Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends; Jesus Is Alive! and He loves you and so do I~~~
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
"IT IS FINISHED!"
"They bound the hands of Jesus in the garden where He prayed, they led Him through the streets in shame, they spat upon the Savior, so pure and free from sin; they said 'Crucify Him, He's to blame'. He could have called ten thousand angels to destroy the world and set Him free; He could have called ten thousand angels, but He died alone for you and me! To the howling mob He yielded, He did not for mercy cry, the cross of shame He took alone; And when He cried, "It's Finished" He gave himself to die, Salvation's wondrous plan was done! He could have called ten thousand angels to destroy the world and set Him free. He could have called ten thousand angels but He died alone 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 and the ground shook violently 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. Grief and devastation struck His followers; but while sadness was upon His mother Mary and His followers, there was a great celebration going on in Heaven! Jesus had just fulfilled Salvation's Plan and the separation between sinful man and God was forever eradicated by the blood of the Lamb!
When Jesus died, the grounds shook so violently that the veil in the Holy of Holies was torn in half, from top down to the bottom; an act that could have only come from heaven above, since the top of the veil was too high for man to reach(noted to be almost 60 ft in height). No longer would sin separate man from God; and no longer would man be required to offer up blood offerings yearly by a High Priest of the temples for his 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 us and God. Man could now come boldly to the throne of grace and obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need(Hebrews 4:16); knowing that "If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."1 John 1:9.
Jesus became the bridge between God and all mankind, to all who will believe and receive Him as their Lord and Savior. No longer is man separated from God by the great gulf of sin. His supreme sacrifice made it possible for you and me to enjoy a personal relationship, a one on one relationship 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, we're not finished living, but we are alive forevermore. As we close our eyes on earth we open our eyes seeing our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus who reigns forevermore! What Glory awaits us on Heaven's bright shore when we see our Lord Jesus face to face; "But until then my heart will go on singing, until then with joy I'll carry on; until the day my eyes behold that city; until the day God calls me home!"
Have a wonderfully blessed day because God loves you and so do I~~~
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 and the ground shook violently 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. Grief and devastation struck His followers; but while sadness was upon His mother Mary and His followers, there was a great celebration going on in Heaven! Jesus had just fulfilled Salvation's Plan and the separation between sinful man and God was forever eradicated by the blood of the Lamb!
When Jesus died, the grounds shook so violently that the veil in the Holy of Holies was torn in half, from top down to the bottom; an act that could have only come from heaven above, since the top of the veil was too high for man to reach(noted to be almost 60 ft in height). No longer would sin separate man from God; and no longer would man be required to offer up blood offerings yearly by a High Priest of the temples for his 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 us and God. Man could now come boldly to the throne of grace and obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need(Hebrews 4:16); knowing that "If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."1 John 1:9.
Jesus became the bridge between God and all mankind, to all who will believe and receive Him as their Lord and Savior. No longer is man separated from God by the great gulf of sin. His supreme sacrifice made it possible for you and me to enjoy a personal relationship, a one on one relationship 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, we're not finished living, but we are alive forevermore. As we close our eyes on earth we open our eyes seeing our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus who reigns forevermore! What Glory awaits us on Heaven's bright shore when we see our Lord Jesus face to face; "But until then my heart will go on singing, until then with joy I'll carry on; until the day my eyes behold that city; until the day God calls me home!"
Have a wonderfully blessed day because God loves you and so do I~~~
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
It's All In What - Or Who We Choose
So the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, sent down from our Heavenly Father to bring Salvation and Healing to a world full of lost sinners; and we beheld His glory, full of grace and truth. He walked and talked among us; teaching and healing the sick, the blind, and the deaf. Casting out demons, raising the dead, turning water into wine; and still we did not know who He really was. His very own disciple, Judas, betrayed Him for a mere 30 pieces of silver and when he led the soldiers to the garden to arrest Him, he greeted Him with a kiss on the cheek and turned Him over to be abused and persecuted, tortured above all men, and die a horrible death on the cross.
This man, the Son of God, suffered horribly at the hands of the soldiers; and when they mockingly paraded Him before us; bleeding and horribly defaced, clad in a robe with a crown of thorns upon His bleeding head; we were given the choice between 'He who had done no wrong', or the murdering thief to be set free; and we chose the murdering thief to go free. We, the people, chose a vile cruel sinner who repeatedly robbed and killed and did nothing but evil to mankind, rather than The Man sent from God 'Who knew no sin', but who only Loved with all His heart to set men free from sin, sickness, and disease.
Today, the choice is still ours. Will we choose Jesus who endured suffering and torture, while nailing our sins to His cross so we could be pardoned from our sins(not His) and be free from our disease and oppression; or will we choose the ways of the wicked and refuse to hear His calling to come just as we are and allow Him to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. As Holy Week continues and we celebrate all the works our Lord Jesus did to redeem us and set us free, I pray you will think about the depth of His Love as He endured all that was needed for us to be pardoned from our sins, and invite Him into your heart so you can be free in every way. He whom the Son sets free, is free indeed(John 8:36). It's really all in what - or who we choose!
Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
This man, the Son of God, suffered horribly at the hands of the soldiers; and when they mockingly paraded Him before us; bleeding and horribly defaced, clad in a robe with a crown of thorns upon His bleeding head; we were given the choice between 'He who had done no wrong', or the murdering thief to be set free; and we chose the murdering thief to go free. We, the people, chose a vile cruel sinner who repeatedly robbed and killed and did nothing but evil to mankind, rather than The Man sent from God 'Who knew no sin', but who only Loved with all His heart to set men free from sin, sickness, and disease.
Today, the choice is still ours. Will we choose Jesus who endured suffering and torture, while nailing our sins to His cross so we could be pardoned from our sins(not His) and be free from our disease and oppression; or will we choose the ways of the wicked and refuse to hear His calling to come just as we are and allow Him to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. As Holy Week continues and we celebrate all the works our Lord Jesus did to redeem us and set us free, I pray you will think about the depth of His Love as He endured all that was needed for us to be pardoned from our sins, and invite Him into your heart so you can be free in every way. He whom the Son sets free, is free indeed(John 8:36). It's really all in what - or who we choose!
Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Under the Shadow Of The Almighty
Psalms 91 (KJV) "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.....
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet;
"Because He hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because He hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation."
Dear friends, we may be confronted with things of this world that cause us to take a step back and be concerned, but Holy Spirit reminds us that God is forever faithful and watches over His Word to perform It quickly and It never returns to Him void. So whatever may cause you to worry or be uneasy, allow Holy Spirit to comfort you and build you up knowing that GOD already has this in the palms of His hands. Be blessed, dear friends! God loves you and so do I~~~
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet;
"Because He hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because He hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation."
Dear friends, we may be confronted with things of this world that cause us to take a step back and be concerned, but Holy Spirit reminds us that God is forever faithful and watches over His Word to perform It quickly and It never returns to Him void. So whatever may cause you to worry or be uneasy, allow Holy Spirit to comfort you and build you up knowing that GOD already has this in the palms of His hands. Be blessed, dear friends! God loves you and so do I~~~
Monday, March 26, 2018
Continuing Day 2 of Holy Week
As we continue through Holy Week, having just celebrated Palm Sunday marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the donkey's colt; we saw the revelation of the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9 which declared; "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion, Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See your king come to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." and we saw how those who believed Jesus to be their Messiah laid clothing down before His pathway while others waved palm leaves shouting, "Hosanna, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord."
Everything Jesus did was to 'Fulfill All Righteousness' and knowing the time was drawing near for His Ultimate Sacrifice and needing to accomplish All that was destined for Him to do on earth, it was necessary for Him to be riding on a donkey representing Peace for this journey. Little did the people know the depth of His Kingdom, nor the extent He was willing to suffer to accomplish ALL that was required for their Deliverance and Ours! Truly The Word of God had become man; a Man full of Grace and Truth; filled with such Unconditional Love and Commitment to Fulfill All Righteousness so you and I could be Delivered, Redeemed, and Set Free Forevermore by the works He would Fulfill!
Arriving at Jerusalem. we see where Jesus goes up to the temple as was His custom to teach those who were in awe at His teaching; but finds people buying and selling and turning the temple into a marketplace. This angers Him so He begins clearing them out of the temple and overturning tables of money changers and shouting to them not to make His Father's House a den of thieves.
Well this certainly didn't set well with the scribes and chief priest; let alone the sellers; and they were all angered and fearful of this man's authority to teach and perform miraculous healings that were leading their people to believe; so they began looking for ways to get rid of Jesus. Certainly a fine time for satan to creep in and begin manipulating Judas' mind. But there were still a few things that had to be accomplished before that great day to come!
As we look deeper into the days prior to His arrest and crucifixion, we will see how satan runs rampant deceiving and manipulating minds of Jesus' own disciples. But until tomorrow, Be grateful for the works Jesus accomplished for you and me and all mankind who believe and receive Him as their Lord and Savior. Because of Him, we are able to have a wonderfully blessed day today, because He loves you and so do I~~~
Everything Jesus did was to 'Fulfill All Righteousness' and knowing the time was drawing near for His Ultimate Sacrifice and needing to accomplish All that was destined for Him to do on earth, it was necessary for Him to be riding on a donkey representing Peace for this journey. Little did the people know the depth of His Kingdom, nor the extent He was willing to suffer to accomplish ALL that was required for their Deliverance and Ours! Truly The Word of God had become man; a Man full of Grace and Truth; filled with such Unconditional Love and Commitment to Fulfill All Righteousness so you and I could be Delivered, Redeemed, and Set Free Forevermore by the works He would Fulfill!
Arriving at Jerusalem. we see where Jesus goes up to the temple as was His custom to teach those who were in awe at His teaching; but finds people buying and selling and turning the temple into a marketplace. This angers Him so He begins clearing them out of the temple and overturning tables of money changers and shouting to them not to make His Father's House a den of thieves.
Well this certainly didn't set well with the scribes and chief priest; let alone the sellers; and they were all angered and fearful of this man's authority to teach and perform miraculous healings that were leading their people to believe; so they began looking for ways to get rid of Jesus. Certainly a fine time for satan to creep in and begin manipulating Judas' mind. But there were still a few things that had to be accomplished before that great day to come!
As we look deeper into the days prior to His arrest and crucifixion, we will see how satan runs rampant deceiving and manipulating minds of Jesus' own disciples. But until tomorrow, Be grateful for the works Jesus accomplished for you and me and all mankind who believe and receive Him as their Lord and Savior. Because of Him, we are able to have a wonderfully blessed day today, because He loves you and so do I~~~
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Defeating All Odds, He Continued On
Today begins our Holy Week with remembrance of Jesus' riding into Jerusalem on a donkey's back as people waved and laid palm branches in His pathway to honor the King of the Jews. Little did they know He was also to become the King of ALL Mankind and Savior of the World to all who would believe and receive Him into their hearts.
Amazing how Jesus could go into this city knowing the destiny that lay ahead and still behold His people so lovingly! Knowing they would be proclaiming false accusations causing Him to be tortured and then crucified on that old rugged cross! Being innocent of all charges except Love beyond measure, He continued on the pathway He now traveled.
Can you name just one person who could have done the same while holding the power to end it at any time? I say no! No indeed! But God in all His glory, In all His Love and Mercy, came and fulfilled All that was needed for our total freedom in Him. Having been guilty of NOTHING, He took all our sins upon Himself upon that cross so you and I could be Free.
Today as we gather for worship, may we never forget our Lord Jesus and all He endured for you and I to rejoice today! Worship is not about you and me but about Jesus: Our Deliverer, Healer, and Redeemer, Savior of all who will believe and receive Him as their Lord and Savior today!
"To God be the glory, Great Things He has done, So Loved He the world that He gave us His Son. Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, and opened the Life gate that All may go in. Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice, Praise the Lord Praise the Lord, Let the People rejoice; Oh come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory great things He has done!"
Have a wonderfully blessed day dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Amazing how Jesus could go into this city knowing the destiny that lay ahead and still behold His people so lovingly! Knowing they would be proclaiming false accusations causing Him to be tortured and then crucified on that old rugged cross! Being innocent of all charges except Love beyond measure, He continued on the pathway He now traveled.
Can you name just one person who could have done the same while holding the power to end it at any time? I say no! No indeed! But God in all His glory, In all His Love and Mercy, came and fulfilled All that was needed for our total freedom in Him. Having been guilty of NOTHING, He took all our sins upon Himself upon that cross so you and I could be Free.
Today as we gather for worship, may we never forget our Lord Jesus and all He endured for you and I to rejoice today! Worship is not about you and me but about Jesus: Our Deliverer, Healer, and Redeemer, Savior of all who will believe and receive Him as their Lord and Savior today!
"To God be the glory, Great Things He has done, So Loved He the world that He gave us His Son. Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, and opened the Life gate that All may go in. Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice, Praise the Lord Praise the Lord, Let the People rejoice; Oh come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory great things He has done!"
Have a wonderfully blessed day dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Early In The Morning His Voice I Hear
I love how Holy Spirit wakens me with songs of praise and His Word reminding me 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~~~
Friday, March 23, 2018
Wherever He Takes Us He Will Lead Us Through
Meditating on the faithfulness of God, and I know 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 because He is Always with us; walking beside us, working within us, bringing about His perfect plan while instilling our peace of mind as only He does best, as our minds are stayed on Him!
I'm reminded of the song 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 comfort in knowing God is with us through thick or thin, in the darkest of nights or stormiest of days; working whatever is needed to grow us into that person of victory, while overcoming each 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.
Dear friend, 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 in His Strength as you enjoy a wonderfully blessed day! God loves you and so do I~~~
I'm reminded of the song 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 comfort in knowing God is with us through thick or thin, in the darkest of nights or stormiest of days; working whatever is needed to grow us into that person of victory, while overcoming each 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.
Dear friend, 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 in His Strength as you enjoy a wonderfully blessed day! God loves you and so do I~~~
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Being Armored Up And Ready
Ever wonder why as we are warned by meteorologists to be prepared to take emergency shelter due to strong possibilities that lightening, hail, damaging winds and tornadoes coming our way, that we quickly assure our loved ones are aware as we make haste to have everything ready and in place and we become anxiously watchful and prepared should they be right? and yet God has warned us repeatedly that a spiritual warfare is already upon us with its powers of darkness running rampant over the whole world seeking to destroy all in their way, and even though we have all the emergency protection that is needed to overcome, we fail to put on the whole armor God has given us to come out victorious.
Just as the atmosphere releasing pent up static causes damaging winds and tornadoes to evolve destroying property and lives, the war of spiritual forces come quickly to destroy properties and lives today. But God is always looking out and so very watchful for our survival as the apostle Paul warns us in Ephesians 6:10-18 NIV, "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 in place at all times for threatening weather conditions, it's even more important in these days to have our armor in place and be on guard at all times, in season and out of season, to protect our families from the evil forces that continually seek to destroy us each day! Adorning our whole armor very early in the morning prepares us to stand armed and ready; mentally, physically, and spiritually to meet the demands of the day, knowing of a surety that "No Weapon Formed Against Us Shall Prosper in Jesus' Name!" So today, let's be armed and ready, alert and on guard lest we be overtaken along our way. Let's trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not unto our own understanding; but in all our ways acknowledge Him so HE WILL direct our paths(Prov. 3:5,6). With God on our side, we cannot be defeated in Jesus' name!
Have a wonderful, victorious, and blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Just as the atmosphere releasing pent up static causes damaging winds and tornadoes to evolve destroying property and lives, the war of spiritual forces come quickly to destroy properties and lives today. But God is always looking out and so very watchful for our survival as the apostle Paul warns us in Ephesians 6:10-18 NIV, "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 in place at all times for threatening weather conditions, it's even more important in these days to have our armor in place and be on guard at all times, in season and out of season, to protect our families from the evil forces that continually seek to destroy us each day! Adorning our whole armor very early in the morning prepares us to stand armed and ready; mentally, physically, and spiritually to meet the demands of the day, knowing of a surety that "No Weapon Formed Against Us Shall Prosper in Jesus' Name!" So today, let's be armed and ready, alert and on guard lest we be overtaken along our way. Let's trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not unto our own understanding; but in all our ways acknowledge Him so HE WILL direct our paths(Prov. 3:5,6). With God on our side, we cannot be defeated in Jesus' name!
Have a wonderful, victorious, and blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Having Peace In The Midst Of Storms
"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!" In the midst of life's troubles, God continues to reassure us that through Him, there is peace through it all.
As we encounter trying times coming against us; we can allow our minds to be fearful, with anxieties flooding our mind, or we can remember that our Heavenly Father waits with Hands outstretched to calm our fears, to soothe our doubts, and comfort our sorrow. He brings such peace, such calm assurance, such comfort to our souls as we feel His loving arms wrap around us, securing us to Him as the storms pass by.
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.”(Matthew 11:28-30).
We just went through a variety of storm systems lately and it's always so comforting to know God is with us through them all and that our anchor holds in times of the storm. "In times like these, we need a Savior. In times like these, we 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, and so thankful for His abiding Love, Amazing Grace, and Forever Faithfulness! In God I trust because He never fails! Have a wonderfully blessed and peaceful day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
As we encounter trying times coming against us; we can allow our minds to be fearful, with anxieties flooding our mind, or we can remember that our Heavenly Father waits with Hands outstretched to calm our fears, to soothe our doubts, and comfort our sorrow. He brings such peace, such calm assurance, such comfort to our souls as we feel His loving arms wrap around us, securing us to Him as the storms pass by.
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.”(Matthew 11:28-30).
We just went through a variety of storm systems lately and it's always so comforting to know God is with us through them all and that our anchor holds in times of the storm. "In times like these, we need a Savior. In times like these, we 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, and so thankful for His abiding Love, Amazing Grace, and Forever Faithfulness! In God I trust because He never fails! Have a wonderfully blessed and peaceful day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
The Blessings Of A New Season
Happy first day of Spring everyone! Yes, it's Spring! Praise The Lord, Spring is here and times of refreshing have come as declared in Jeremiah 31:25, "I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint."
We have all endured a cold dry season of winter and now we are awakened to rains refreshing the earth as hope fills the air and a new day is here. A new day has unfolded before us, filled with fresh mercies and holding a new way our senses will take in the refreshing for our soul as the law of the Lord is perfected within us. The gloom of winter is washed away and a new season of Hope is all around.
Barren fields and trees are being replaced with a newness of life springing forth as flowering trees and fields yielding forth wildflowers begin to display the beauty of our Lord's handiwork once more.
Nature has awakened from its wintry sleep and the new season of Spring begins to unfold with new life for all to enjoy once more. The wildflowers are beginning to bloom in the fields, the trees beginning to display buds and already the sight of blooms are visible in some for our eyes to behold their beauty. The Master's skillfully decorated birds fly by as the little squirrels scamper around playing along the grounds and in the trees, and the air is filled with the freshness of this new season springing forth His promise of new beginnings! Old things of winter pass away as we behold them becoming new! Hope fills the air as showers of blessings fall as fresh as the rain, and our souls find a newness of peace awakening from the depths of our soul with expectancy of joy stirring within our heart as this new season springs forth this Hope of new beginnings.
Barren fields and trees are being replaced with a newness of life springing forth as flowering trees and fields yielding forth wildflowers begin to display the beauty of our Lord's handiwork once more.
Nature has awakened from its wintry sleep and the new season of Spring begins to unfold with new life for all to enjoy once more. The wildflowers are beginning to bloom in the fields, the trees beginning to display buds and already the sight of blooms are visible in some for our eyes to behold their beauty. The Master's skillfully decorated birds fly by as the little squirrels scamper around playing along the grounds and in the trees, and the air is filled with the freshness of this new season springing forth His promise of new beginnings! Old things of winter pass away as we behold them becoming new! Hope fills the air as showers of blessings fall as fresh as the rain, and our souls find a newness of peace awakening from the depths of our soul with expectancy of joy stirring within our heart as this new season springs forth this Hope of new beginnings.
"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 lift Your name on high!" There is nothing like feeling His Love within our heart of hearts, the joy He instills deep within our soul, the warm sunshine felt from our Heavenly Father smiling down upon our face, and the glorious Son springing forth from deep within. "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.
Nothing like this new season of Spring to awaken the assurance of His Love that never ends, no matter the time or day. A Love that continues day in, day out; no matter what comes our way! A Love that surely surpasses all measure of time, the Purest of Love in Christ Jesus! As you enjoy the beginning of this beautiful season of Spring God has given, don't let it pass you by without acknowledging the newness of life and beauty it holds: the beautiful flowering trees, the awesome display and fragrance of flowers in bloom, the magnificent handiwork of each bird so delicately painted as they fly around allowing us to enjoy their unbelievable beauty. Enjoy all the splendor of the earth as it unfolds from its wintry mix into a masterpiece filled with beauty God created for our eyes to behold! Enjoy the newness of life God desires to place within you, as well, as this new season unfolds before us today.
And as you become aware of what a loving Father we have the honor to enjoy, take time to be thankful unto Him for all His marvelous works and praise His Holy name; for the Lord is good and His mercy endures to all generations! Have a wonderfully blessed first day of Spring, dear friends! God loves you and so do I~~~
Nothing like this new season of Spring to awaken the assurance of His Love that never ends, no matter the time or day. A Love that continues day in, day out; no matter what comes our way! A Love that surely surpasses all measure of time, the Purest of Love in Christ Jesus! As you enjoy the beginning of this beautiful season of Spring God has given, don't let it pass you by without acknowledging the newness of life and beauty it holds: the beautiful flowering trees, the awesome display and fragrance of flowers in bloom, the magnificent handiwork of each bird so delicately painted as they fly around allowing us to enjoy their unbelievable beauty. Enjoy all the splendor of the earth as it unfolds from its wintry mix into a masterpiece filled with beauty God created for our eyes to behold! Enjoy the newness of life God desires to place within you, as well, as this new season unfolds before us today.
And as you become aware of what a loving Father we have the honor to enjoy, take time to be thankful unto Him for all His marvelous works and praise His Holy name; for the Lord is good and His mercy endures to all generations! Have a wonderfully blessed first day of Spring, dear friends! God loves you and so do I~~~
Monday, March 19, 2018
Seasons Come And Seasons Go
As I awakened to this final day of winter, I began to thank God for another day filled with fresh mercies and opportunities to show His love to those around me. One more day, one more time, one more opportunity to share His many talents He instilled within my life. One more time to do things time escaped and were left undone yesterday; and yet as I laid my head to rest last night, all was well because I had done my best for my precious Lord. So today I have one more time to bring Him glory, one more time to tell my family how much I love them, one more time to lend a helping hand, one more time to share the message of Hope to those around me, and let It begin to spring forth.
Springtime is my favorite season of all; it's a time for new beginnings! A time for me to see dormant things come back to life so I can admire its beauty one more time. I love watching the seemingly dead trees beginning to bud out and the blooming trees put on their beautiful displays; the daffodils and the tulips and the dogwoods already springing forth showering beauty all around. There's just something magical watching the dead of winter become alive again with new growth, new blossoms, and new beauty for our eyes to behold.
Ecclesiastes 3 tells us,"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace."
We are often too quick to read the first couple verses and then stop, but each verse connected in this passage holds such comforting hope as it addresses the many seasons in our life. It offers hope that although life has its dormant negative seasons; there is joy and positive seasons on their way just around the corner; there is Hope if we just hold on and don't lose faith! The times of refreshing are at hand and a new season is upon us! Our very next morning will not only usher in fresh mercies, but a fresh season filled with joyful beauty blooming all around us!
Springtime holds new life that comes bursting forth; brings a new hope that in due season, things that once hindered and caused us dismay, shall pass away; making room for a brighter day and a better way. God promises to walk with us through every season of our life; to lead and guide us, to advise and instruct us, to comfort and give us peace, as He turns our sorrow into joy. Seasons may come and seasons may go and God's plan will surely show, because His Word remains the same forever and ever.
I pray you enjoy this new season in your life and no matter what comes your way; I pray you learn to dance in the rain, to rejoice in good times and bad; and to be happy and enjoy your life, one day at a time, one season at a time! God loves you and so do I~~
Springtime is my favorite season of all; it's a time for new beginnings! A time for me to see dormant things come back to life so I can admire its beauty one more time. I love watching the seemingly dead trees beginning to bud out and the blooming trees put on their beautiful displays; the daffodils and the tulips and the dogwoods already springing forth showering beauty all around. There's just something magical watching the dead of winter become alive again with new growth, new blossoms, and new beauty for our eyes to behold.
Ecclesiastes 3 tells us,"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace."
We are often too quick to read the first couple verses and then stop, but each verse connected in this passage holds such comforting hope as it addresses the many seasons in our life. It offers hope that although life has its dormant negative seasons; there is joy and positive seasons on their way just around the corner; there is Hope if we just hold on and don't lose faith! The times of refreshing are at hand and a new season is upon us! Our very next morning will not only usher in fresh mercies, but a fresh season filled with joyful beauty blooming all around us!
Springtime holds new life that comes bursting forth; brings a new hope that in due season, things that once hindered and caused us dismay, shall pass away; making room for a brighter day and a better way. God promises to walk with us through every season of our life; to lead and guide us, to advise and instruct us, to comfort and give us peace, as He turns our sorrow into joy. Seasons may come and seasons may go and God's plan will surely show, because His Word remains the same forever and ever.
I pray you enjoy this new season in your life and no matter what comes your way; I pray you learn to dance in the rain, to rejoice in good times and bad; and to be happy and enjoy your life, one day at a time, one season at a time! God loves you and so do I~~
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
Such a beautiful morning and spring is in the air. Time for new beginnings as new growth spurts forward in every direction. 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 just around the corner, I'm reminded of how He makes everything new. Flowers beginning to bloom, trees beginning to blossom, fields of grass and wildflowers springing forth; and our inner self begins to awaken from the wintry sleep and seems to come alive after a long dormant winter. There's a new feeling in the air and all around us that makes you wanna shout, "It's Springtime!" Time to spring forth! A time for new beginnings as our spirit feels vibrant once again.
Much like our inner spirit eagerly yearning for a new day, new beginnings, and spiritual awakenings; Holy Spirit quickly reminds us He's been there all along, just waiting for us to wake up and realize His presence never leaves. He just waits for us to allow Him to spring forth instead of pressing him down. The seeds of God's love have been sown; and yet have been pressed down long enough. Now t's time for us to see the new SON-light beaming forth from deep within with shouts of jubilation declaring "It's Springtime!" And if we allow ourselves to listen, we can hear the Son bringing about the maturation needed as we can begin to grow from seed to bud...to blossom...and suddenly we will spring forth!
We will be ready to bloom in God's garden surrounded with such a beautiful variety of colors, shapes and sizes; and joined together with others to make beautiful bouquets that never decay as His love smiles upon us each day, displaying us unto Himself.
I pray you rejoice in the Lord and enjoy this beautiful season arriving in just a couple days. I pray you enjoy from within and without as you realize it is Spring time! Winter is passing and the time for springing forth into new and better changes are here. Time to say goodbye and let go of winter so we can enjoy the future God has springing forth for each of us! Time to enjoy Life and life more abundantly in Jesus' name!
Have wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, because God loves you and so do I~~~
Dear friends, as Spring is just around the corner, I'm reminded of how He makes everything new. Flowers beginning to bloom, trees beginning to blossom, fields of grass and wildflowers springing forth; and our inner self begins to awaken from the wintry sleep and seems to come alive after a long dormant winter. There's a new feeling in the air and all around us that makes you wanna shout, "It's Springtime!" Time to spring forth! A time for new beginnings as our spirit feels vibrant once again.
Much like our inner spirit eagerly yearning for a new day, new beginnings, and spiritual awakenings; Holy Spirit quickly reminds us He's been there all along, just waiting for us to wake up and realize His presence never leaves. He just waits for us to allow Him to spring forth instead of pressing him down. The seeds of God's love have been sown; and yet have been pressed down long enough. Now t's time for us to see the new SON-light beaming forth from deep within with shouts of jubilation declaring "It's Springtime!" And if we allow ourselves to listen, we can hear the Son bringing about the maturation needed as we can begin to grow from seed to bud...to blossom...and suddenly we will spring forth!
We will be ready to bloom in God's garden surrounded with such a beautiful variety of colors, shapes and sizes; and joined together with others to make beautiful bouquets that never decay as His love smiles upon us each day, displaying us unto Himself.
I pray you rejoice in the Lord and enjoy this beautiful season arriving in just a couple days. I pray you enjoy from within and without as you realize it is Spring time! Winter is passing and the time for springing forth into new and better changes are here. Time to say goodbye and let go of winter so we can enjoy the future God has springing forth for each of us! Time to enjoy Life and life more abundantly in Jesus' name!
Have wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, because God loves you and so do I~~~
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Calling for Laborers in God's Fields
Good morning, dear friends! Are you ready to make this day the best it can be? Ready to allow God to guide your endeavors today?
Solomon encourages us in Proverbs 3:5-6 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 path." Instead of going haphazardly through our day; let's ask God's advice as noted in Psalms 37:23, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way." Let's allow Him to guide us in the midst of our encounters as His Spirit empowers us throughout our day.
Jesus said in Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has 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 Jesus ministered to the great multitudes of people and seeing their many needs, He mentioned to His followers in Matthew 9:37, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."
From the very beginning of His ministry on earth to the very last conversation, He stressed the urgency to be about His Fathers' business. In Matthew 28:19-20 He told them, "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."
Today the harvest remains plentiful with multitudes of people in urgent need for God to set them free from sin and oppression, from sickness and disease, from hurts and depression; but how can they hear without us being about our Father's business and reaching out to them in Love? Without us sharing the gospel of Hope in Christ Jesus with them while meeting their needs through the power of Holy Spirit. The healing power of Jesus Christ is the same today as it was when He walked the earth. His healing virtue still flows from the heavenly throne to all who will believe and receive! God is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34) and whatever He did in the past for one person, He will do the same today; but without workers in the fields sharing His Word, How will they hear to believe and receive?
God is our Strength and the Source Who supplies All knowledge and power for us to act on His Word in Jesus' name. Jesus told His followers in Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth." The Spirit is calling all over the lands and as you and I continue to be His followers today, He is in need of us being about our Father's business in His fields ready for harvest.
The same Spirit that healed the sick, the blind, the lame, and even raised Jesus from the dead way back then; is the same Holy Spirit today calling us to help. He has not changed and He has certainly not lost His power!
Holy Spirit is the power that strengthens us, that empowers us, and enables us to go about healing the sick through Jesus' name today! Jesus invested His power to every believer to do the works He did and even greater if only we could believe! Think about His Power accompanying you! His Power working within you; invigorating your senses, sharpening your skills, instilling boldness to be all you can be for the glory of God and His kingdom sake in Jesus' name!
Dear friend, We've got the Power! The Power of Almighty God living within us just waiting for us to release our faith so He can "do ALL things through Christ that strengthens us" (Philippians 4:13). By His Power we are extensions of His Word as He works through us to accomplish God's great plan, not only in our lives, but in the whole world. Just think about it! We house an unbridled supply of God's Great Power deep down inside equipping us to be workers greatly needed in His fields today.
But we must be willing to answer His call? Will you step back from your way of thinking and allow His unbridled supply of power to meet needs in God's fields needing harvested today? You already house the power to do the work needed. You just have to be willing to step back from your way of thinking and allow His power to harvest the needs in His fields. God remains forever faithful as He searches the world for workers in His field. It's not by our will, nor by our power, but by His Spirit, says the Lord!
I pray that as you decide, you will choose to say "Yes" to His calling for laborers in His fields; and I pray you enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, because God loves you and so do I~
Solomon encourages us in Proverbs 3:5-6 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 path." Instead of going haphazardly through our day; let's ask God's advice as noted in Psalms 37:23, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way." Let's allow Him to guide us in the midst of our encounters as His Spirit empowers us throughout our day.
Jesus said in Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has 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 Jesus ministered to the great multitudes of people and seeing their many needs, He mentioned to His followers in Matthew 9:37, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."
From the very beginning of His ministry on earth to the very last conversation, He stressed the urgency to be about His Fathers' business. In Matthew 28:19-20 He told them, "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."
Today the harvest remains plentiful with multitudes of people in urgent need for God to set them free from sin and oppression, from sickness and disease, from hurts and depression; but how can they hear without us being about our Father's business and reaching out to them in Love? Without us sharing the gospel of Hope in Christ Jesus with them while meeting their needs through the power of Holy Spirit. The healing power of Jesus Christ is the same today as it was when He walked the earth. His healing virtue still flows from the heavenly throne to all who will believe and receive! God is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34) and whatever He did in the past for one person, He will do the same today; but without workers in the fields sharing His Word, How will they hear to believe and receive?
God is our Strength and the Source Who supplies All knowledge and power for us to act on His Word in Jesus' name. Jesus told His followers in Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth." The Spirit is calling all over the lands and as you and I continue to be His followers today, He is in need of us being about our Father's business in His fields ready for harvest.
The same Spirit that healed the sick, the blind, the lame, and even raised Jesus from the dead way back then; is the same Holy Spirit today calling us to help. He has not changed and He has certainly not lost His power!
Holy Spirit is the power that strengthens us, that empowers us, and enables us to go about healing the sick through Jesus' name today! Jesus invested His power to every believer to do the works He did and even greater if only we could believe! Think about His Power accompanying you! His Power working within you; invigorating your senses, sharpening your skills, instilling boldness to be all you can be for the glory of God and His kingdom sake in Jesus' name!
Dear friend, We've got the Power! The Power of Almighty God living within us just waiting for us to release our faith so He can "do ALL things through Christ that strengthens us" (Philippians 4:13). By His Power we are extensions of His Word as He works through us to accomplish God's great plan, not only in our lives, but in the whole world. Just think about it! We house an unbridled supply of God's Great Power deep down inside equipping us to be workers greatly needed in His fields today.
But we must be willing to answer His call? Will you step back from your way of thinking and allow His unbridled supply of power to meet needs in God's fields needing harvested today? You already house the power to do the work needed. You just have to be willing to step back from your way of thinking and allow His power to harvest the needs in His fields. God remains forever faithful as He searches the world for workers in His field. It's not by our will, nor by our power, but by His Spirit, says the Lord!
I pray that as you decide, you will choose to say "Yes" to His calling for laborers in His fields; and I pray you enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, because God loves you and so do I~
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Learning To Pay It Forward
It never seems to amaze me, that as I read His Word, scriptures I've read many times in the past suddenly jump out at me, as if it were the first time I had read them. Such was in 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 NIV "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God, For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows."
Did you hear that too? God has given us comfort in our time of troubles, (He has made us comfort-able), so we can 'help others in ANY trouble' with the same comfort we received from Him. He didn't just give us comfort so we could rest in that comfort; or to just feel better about our circumstances; He gave us comfort to enable us, to equip us, and to prepare us to comfort others with that same comfort. WOW! what an awesome Word! Here we have a 'paying it forward' effect...God comforting us, so we can comfort others in their troubles.
Can you imagine how awesome our world would be if we would just comfort others with the same overflowing comfort God has given us, and do it as He does unconditionally; paying it forward into the kingdom sake. WOW! What an explosion of God's grace would rock this universe! Countless million lives would be changed; souls would be healed from sin and depression, as they see His divine Love and hear the Word of God coming from us, while their needs are met. How peaceful this world could be knowing that God's Love abounds!
As I meditated on this, I realized that after all, this is how we are supposed to be known as disciples of Jesus Christ; not by wealth nor by power; but by the Love we share one to another(John 13:35). It's just a thought, but wouldn't this world be a much better place if we learned to pay it forward as God has given to us? I believe it's definitely something wonderful to think on......If only!!!
Have a blessed weekend, dear friends, God loves you and so do I.~~~
Did you hear that too? God has given us comfort in our time of troubles, (He has made us comfort-able), so we can 'help others in ANY trouble' with the same comfort we received from Him. He didn't just give us comfort so we could rest in that comfort; or to just feel better about our circumstances; He gave us comfort to enable us, to equip us, and to prepare us to comfort others with that same comfort. WOW! what an awesome Word! Here we have a 'paying it forward' effect...God comforting us, so we can comfort others in their troubles.
Can you imagine how awesome our world would be if we would just comfort others with the same overflowing comfort God has given us, and do it as He does unconditionally; paying it forward into the kingdom sake. WOW! What an explosion of God's grace would rock this universe! Countless million lives would be changed; souls would be healed from sin and depression, as they see His divine Love and hear the Word of God coming from us, while their needs are met. How peaceful this world could be knowing that God's Love abounds!
As I meditated on this, I realized that after all, this is how we are supposed to be known as disciples of Jesus Christ; not by wealth nor by power; but by the Love we share one to another(John 13:35). It's just a thought, but wouldn't this world be a much better place if we learned to pay it forward as God has given to us? I believe it's definitely something wonderful to think on......If only!!!
Have a blessed weekend, dear friends, God loves you and so do I.~~~
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Learning to Stand Still And Let God Move
Amazing to know that In the midst of the storms in our life, We could see God move if we only stopped getting in His way by trying to work things out in our way, in our time, and in our own understanding. God has a perfect plan for our lives and wants to give us only His Best, but we tend to mess His plans up by trying to handle things the way we think they should go or do things the way we think they should be done; instead of following Solomon's wise advice in Proverbs 3:5-6, by acknowledging God first in all our ways and waiting for Him to direct our steps in every thing, whether large or small, that affects our lives.
You may ask, "Does God really care about little things?" The answer is "YES, He really cares." God cares about everything that affects us but He can only give us His Best if we acknowledge Him first!
If you just look beyond your current circumstances you can see He is already there waiting: In the midst of war and strife, In the midst of sickness and disease, in the midst of every thing that affects us and our families, God is already there interceding on matters that will benefit us so everything turns around for our good! But if we don't acknowledge Him and learn to wait for His guidance, we fall prey to satan's deceptive schemes and become involved in circumstances beyond our control. God cares about every thing in our life from the very smallest to the very largest and there is Absolutely Nothing Too Big that our God cannot handle! If we can just learn to trust Him in all our ways; trust His timing, His ways, His will, then we can come out victorious with Him on our side.
I love to hear my daughter Mechele sing 'Stand Still' by the Isaacs because the message declared from 2 Chronicles 20:17 is the best advice anyone could give or hear today. It goes: "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!"
Dear friend, I pray that whatever you may face in this life, you know you are never alone! God is right there with you, working within you to guide and strengthen you, making you victorious over ALL things in your life if you only lean on Him. Rest assured that before anything happens, God already knows about it and has made every provision to conquer it on your behalf. You just have to learn to Stand Still and let Him move! Learn to fully trust Him and His wisdom because as Jesus repeatedly told His followers in Matthew 19:26 and Mark 10:27, "With man, it is impossible; but with God, ALL things are possible" to those who believe!"
I pray that you release your faith and begin to Stand Still so God can move! I pray you also realize the love He has for you by making every provision necessary to give you that abundant life in Christ Jesus! I pray you enjoy a wonderfully blessed life because God loves you and so do I~~~
You may ask, "Does God really care about little things?" The answer is "YES, He really cares." God cares about everything that affects us but He can only give us His Best if we acknowledge Him first!
If you just look beyond your current circumstances you can see He is already there waiting: In the midst of war and strife, In the midst of sickness and disease, in the midst of every thing that affects us and our families, God is already there interceding on matters that will benefit us so everything turns around for our good! But if we don't acknowledge Him and learn to wait for His guidance, we fall prey to satan's deceptive schemes and become involved in circumstances beyond our control. God cares about every thing in our life from the very smallest to the very largest and there is Absolutely Nothing Too Big that our God cannot handle! If we can just learn to trust Him in all our ways; trust His timing, His ways, His will, then we can come out victorious with Him on our side.
I love to hear my daughter Mechele sing 'Stand Still' by the Isaacs because the message declared from 2 Chronicles 20:17 is the best advice anyone could give or hear today. It goes: "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!"
Dear friend, I pray that whatever you may face in this life, you know you are never alone! God is right there with you, working within you to guide and strengthen you, making you victorious over ALL things in your life if you only lean on Him. Rest assured that before anything happens, God already knows about it and has made every provision to conquer it on your behalf. You just have to learn to Stand Still and let Him move! Learn to fully trust Him and His wisdom because as Jesus repeatedly told His followers in Matthew 19:26 and Mark 10:27, "With man, it is impossible; but with God, ALL things are possible" to those who believe!"
I pray that you release your faith and begin to Stand Still so God can move! I pray you also realize the love He has for you by making every provision necessary to give you that abundant life in Christ Jesus! I pray you enjoy a wonderfully blessed life because God loves you and so do I~~~
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
HIS STRENGTH IS PERFECT
"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 felt these words had to be shared for someone today, so I pray you will take them to heart and know that it in our own strength we can't do all that is needed; but through Christ and Him alone we find strength to do ALL those difficult things in our life(Philippians 4:13). Circumstances will change; they will come and go; but the one sure constant in life is the fact that God Never Changes. He's the same today as He was yesterday and in the days of old; and He will be the same tomorrow as ever before(Hebrews 13:8), because He changes not and is no respecter of persons(Acts 10:34). What He did for someone back then, He will do the same for you and me today.
God loves us so much that He gave His most cherished and beloved Son for us to be free; not only from sin, but from all those things in life that try to bind us and make us think we can't do whatever is needed to live a happy life in Him. He wants us to know that in our own power, in our own strength, it may be impossible; but nothing is impossible with GOD! God has already made provisions for us, through His Son Jesus, for our TOTAL DELIVERANCE! Total deliverance and freedom from ALL those things that attempt to weigh us down and bind us.
So if there is something you're struggling with today, give it to God! Take time to talk to Him about it before trying to solve it on your own, and allow Him to guide you. He tells us in Ephesians 6:13, that when we've done all we know to do, to Stand! Stand on HIS WORD; not on man's word! God's Word will never fail us and it can never lie; and God watches over His Word to perform it quickly in Jesus' name! Once you turn it over to God, determine within your mind that since He's got this, you can now rest in His ability and His strength which is perfect! Allow Him to Walk beside you on every journey of life. 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 negative thoughts come to mind, be quick to defeat them with the Word of God, just as Jesus answered satan in the wilderness with The Word. The Word once spoken brings forth Life and Healing to our body(Proverbs 4:20)
We are made more than conquerors through Him Who loves us (Romans 8:37) and with God on our side, we cannot be defeated. Trust Him to work the work needed in your life today. Allow His Strength to empower you as you go about in Jesus' name! Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and The Life(John 14:6).
As God told Zerubbabel in Zechariah 4:6, "Not by might, nor my power, but by my Spirit" saith the Lord Almighty; Allow Him to do what is needed in your life today. I pray you enjoy a wonderfully blessed today, knowing that God loves you and so do I~~~
I felt these words had to be shared for someone today, so I pray you will take them to heart and know that it in our own strength we can't do all that is needed; but through Christ and Him alone we find strength to do ALL those difficult things in our life(Philippians 4:13). Circumstances will change; they will come and go; but the one sure constant in life is the fact that God Never Changes. He's the same today as He was yesterday and in the days of old; and He will be the same tomorrow as ever before(Hebrews 13:8), because He changes not and is no respecter of persons(Acts 10:34). What He did for someone back then, He will do the same for you and me today.
God loves us so much that He gave His most cherished and beloved Son for us to be free; not only from sin, but from all those things in life that try to bind us and make us think we can't do whatever is needed to live a happy life in Him. He wants us to know that in our own power, in our own strength, it may be impossible; but nothing is impossible with GOD! God has already made provisions for us, through His Son Jesus, for our TOTAL DELIVERANCE! Total deliverance and freedom from ALL those things that attempt to weigh us down and bind us.
So if there is something you're struggling with today, give it to God! Take time to talk to Him about it before trying to solve it on your own, and allow Him to guide you. He tells us in Ephesians 6:13, that when we've done all we know to do, to Stand! Stand on HIS WORD; not on man's word! God's Word will never fail us and it can never lie; and God watches over His Word to perform it quickly in Jesus' name! Once you turn it over to God, determine within your mind that since He's got this, you can now rest in His ability and His strength which is perfect! Allow Him to Walk beside you on every journey of life. 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 negative thoughts come to mind, be quick to defeat them with the Word of God, just as Jesus answered satan in the wilderness with The Word. The Word once spoken brings forth Life and Healing to our body(Proverbs 4:20)
We are made more than conquerors through Him Who loves us (Romans 8:37) and with God on our side, we cannot be defeated. Trust Him to work the work needed in your life today. Allow His Strength to empower you as you go about in Jesus' name! Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and The Life(John 14:6).
As God told Zerubbabel in Zechariah 4:6, "Not by might, nor my power, but by my Spirit" saith the Lord Almighty; Allow Him to do what is needed in your life today. I pray you enjoy a wonderfully blessed today, knowing that God loves you and so do I~~~
Monday, March 12, 2018
God Is Faithful- He Never Fails
"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!"
The words of this precious old song bring such peace as many of us are battling spiritual warfare that come against us or our families; and in times like these it's reassuring to know that God is Faithful to watch over all He has created: the heavens and the earth and all that is within and He watches over His Word to perform it quickly. He watches over you and me in such a great attempt to nurture and strengthen us while extending fresh mercies every morning. He wants to take the bad and make it good; to take what satan means for evil and turn it around for our good as He empowers us with His 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 God is Faithful, Forever God is Strong, Forever God is with us, Forever and ever." 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 for my good. Great is Thy Faithfulness, dear God, forever and ever, Amen!
I pray you hold to God's unchanging hand and build your hopes on things eternal. Allow His love to secure you to His bosom and enjoy a wonderfully blessed day. God loves you and so do I~~~
The words of this precious old song bring such peace as many of us are battling spiritual warfare that come against us or our families; and in times like these it's reassuring to know that God is Faithful to watch over all He has created: the heavens and the earth and all that is within and He watches over His Word to perform it quickly. He watches over you and me in such a great attempt to nurture and strengthen us while extending fresh mercies every morning. He wants to take the bad and make it good; to take what satan means for evil and turn it around for our good as He empowers us with His 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 God is Faithful, Forever God is Strong, Forever God is with us, Forever and ever." 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 for my good. Great is Thy Faithfulness, dear God, forever and ever, Amen!
I pray you hold to God's unchanging hand and build your hopes on things eternal. Allow His love to secure you to His bosom and enjoy a wonderfully blessed day. God loves you and so do I~~~
Saturday, March 10, 2018
THE LOVE OF GOD
"But because of His Great Love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-- it is by grace you have been saved; And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the Heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace, expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:4-10.
What manner of Love is this--what Grace He has bestowed? Who are we that He would allow His only begotten Son to die in our place upon that cruel cross. Such love is beyond our human ability to comprehend and yet, His love is never ending and holds no restrictions. "The Love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell. It goes beyond the highest star and reaches to the lowest hell. The guilty pair, bowed down with care, God gave His Son to win, His erring child, He reconciled and pardoned from his sin. Oh love of God how rich and pure; how measureless and strong; It shall forevermore endure, the saints' and angels' song."
Such reassuring warmth comes as we sing this old song and feel the Father's love wrapping around us, holding us close to His bosom. To know that the God of all creation loves us with a love so unconditional that no matter what we may or may not do, there is nothing that can ever separate us from His love as declared in Romans 8:38-39, " For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
As you go about your day, I pray you feel the love of God and allow His love to saturate every part of your being so you will enjoy a wonderfully loved and blissful day; simply because God loves you and so do I~~~
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Blessings to our Father
I will Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! I will Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits, Who forgives all my iniquities, Who heals all my diseases, Who redeems my life from the pit, Who crowns me with His steadfast love and showers me with fresh mercies every morning, Who satisfies my soul with unspeakable joy, Who renews my youth like the eagle's. Who renews in me His Holy Spirit! I will Bless the Lord forevermore!!!
I love to declare Psalm 103 over my life daily, reminding and refreshing my soul that my God is an Awesome God! I fear that many have forgotten Who God truly is and what He continues to do in our lives day by day! Knowing in Whom We Trust gives reassurance that we are never alone and that in all our ways we can acknowledge Him and He will direct our paths(Proverbs 3:5,6)
God is unchangeable, unshakable, unmovable, and forever faithful; He changes not! His Love holds no boundaries as He reaches down into the lowest low or up to the highest high to rescue all who call upon Him in times of need! We are His creations, His children, and He loves each one of us with an unconditional love beyond measure! As we Reach out to Him, He reaches out to us. As we Call upon Him, He hears. He never sleeps; He never slumbers!
God's ways are not our ways and His timing is not ours but is always perfectly designed for our good! There is no place we can hide and nothing we can ever do to separate us from His love! He is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! All three in ONE! What a mighty God we serve!
I pray that you feel His love surrounding you today as He guides you in all your ways! Have a wonderfully blessed day in Him! God loves you and so do I~~~
I love to declare Psalm 103 over my life daily, reminding and refreshing my soul that my God is an Awesome God! I fear that many have forgotten Who God truly is and what He continues to do in our lives day by day! Knowing in Whom We Trust gives reassurance that we are never alone and that in all our ways we can acknowledge Him and He will direct our paths(Proverbs 3:5,6)
God is unchangeable, unshakable, unmovable, and forever faithful; He changes not! His Love holds no boundaries as He reaches down into the lowest low or up to the highest high to rescue all who call upon Him in times of need! We are His creations, His children, and He loves each one of us with an unconditional love beyond measure! As we Reach out to Him, He reaches out to us. As we Call upon Him, He hears. He never sleeps; He never slumbers!
God's ways are not our ways and His timing is not ours but is always perfectly designed for our good! There is no place we can hide and nothing we can ever do to separate us from His love! He is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! All three in ONE! What a mighty God we serve!
I pray that you feel His love surrounding you today as He guides you in all your ways! Have a wonderfully blessed day in Him! God loves you and so do I~~~
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Choosing to Dance Through It ALL
What a glorious gift God has given us today! Cooler and brisk weather outside but whether hot or cold, sunshine or rain, sleet or snow, each new day is a gift from God filled with His fresh mercies and tender grace. Regardless of the outer elements that surrounds us, we need to rise and shine forth His Love and the Hope that is within us! Grateful that He showers us with His Amazing Grace as each new day is given and learn to be happy with life given. Learn to rise above the storms, to dance in the rain, and if we're gonna dance, then begin to sing forth His praises:
"Oh how beautiful are you Lord, it's your Words, it's your Love; Oh how glorious are You Lord, It's Your power, It was Your cross, That saved me and rescued me, Just a moment there, set me free! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory, Jesus! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory, Jesus! And With a crown of thorns, You became my King Forever, And With a crown of thorns, You became my King Forever, And with a crown of thorns, You became my King Forever! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! I give you glory, glory, Jesus! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! Jesus!"
Now doesn't it do your heart good to feel the praise rising up within you whether you sang along or not! Well. I just had to sing this morning! I find it wonderful to open my eyes and breathe in the goodness of each new day given; to be able to get myself out of bed and to move and have my being; slowly at first but then the more I move, the easier it gets, just as anything we do in life. No matter if in our physical walk or our spiritual walk; the easier we exercise what is needed, the easier it gets; and the more rewarding it feels! And with each new move I make, with each effort I make, it's good to feel the joy of the Lord springing up within the very depths of my soul and feel the Love of Jesus: Lord of lords, King of kings, God of gods, Great I Am, Prince of Peace, Lover of my soul wrapping His arms around me and bringing comfort and peace as nothing this world has to offer! What joy to know that I am His, and He is mine forever and ever, Praise His Holy Name! Thank You Jesus!
So how about it? Come on and join me and let's not just rush through today. Let's enjoy this day; every moment God has given and make this day the very best it can be! It can be a good day, or it can be a better day; or we can reach high and aim to make it the very Best it can be! "Good, Better, Best; Never Let it rest; Until the good is better, and the better is Best!" So Let's make it Best! Let's learn to sing and dance in the rain, to enjoy His blessings no matter the circumstance around us. Let's be God's children who look for the good in our day and the good in people we encounter. Let's make our Father smile as He watches over to lead and to guide us, to protect and provide for us as our mind is stayed on Him. He loves to see us enjoying each blessing He gives!
So let's enjoy this new day He has given. Let's sow His love into someone's life today; or better yet, let's sow a lot of love into peoples' lives today; How about it? We choose how we spend each moment of time God gives. We can choose to mope around because it's cold and dreary outside, or we can choose to shine through it all, to rise above the circumstances and be our very Best! So come on, let's choose to be happy, to enjoy this new day He has given and enjoy our life to the fullest! Let's choose to be Free to dance in the rain; to sing His praises through it all! Let's choose to bring glory to the Kingdom of God and make our Father smile as we enjoy His blessings throughout our day. Let's be all we can be for His Glory sake!
Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends because God loves you and so do I~~~
"Oh how beautiful are you Lord, it's your Words, it's your Love; Oh how glorious are You Lord, It's Your power, It was Your cross, That saved me and rescued me, Just a moment there, set me free! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory, Jesus! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory, Jesus! And With a crown of thorns, You became my King Forever, And With a crown of thorns, You became my King Forever, And with a crown of thorns, You became my King Forever! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! I give you glory, glory, Jesus! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! I give You glory, glory! Jesus!"
Now doesn't it do your heart good to feel the praise rising up within you whether you sang along or not! Well. I just had to sing this morning! I find it wonderful to open my eyes and breathe in the goodness of each new day given; to be able to get myself out of bed and to move and have my being; slowly at first but then the more I move, the easier it gets, just as anything we do in life. No matter if in our physical walk or our spiritual walk; the easier we exercise what is needed, the easier it gets; and the more rewarding it feels! And with each new move I make, with each effort I make, it's good to feel the joy of the Lord springing up within the very depths of my soul and feel the Love of Jesus: Lord of lords, King of kings, God of gods, Great I Am, Prince of Peace, Lover of my soul wrapping His arms around me and bringing comfort and peace as nothing this world has to offer! What joy to know that I am His, and He is mine forever and ever, Praise His Holy Name! Thank You Jesus!
So how about it? Come on and join me and let's not just rush through today. Let's enjoy this day; every moment God has given and make this day the very best it can be! It can be a good day, or it can be a better day; or we can reach high and aim to make it the very Best it can be! "Good, Better, Best; Never Let it rest; Until the good is better, and the better is Best!" So Let's make it Best! Let's learn to sing and dance in the rain, to enjoy His blessings no matter the circumstance around us. Let's be God's children who look for the good in our day and the good in people we encounter. Let's make our Father smile as He watches over to lead and to guide us, to protect and provide for us as our mind is stayed on Him. He loves to see us enjoying each blessing He gives!
So let's enjoy this new day He has given. Let's sow His love into someone's life today; or better yet, let's sow a lot of love into peoples' lives today; How about it? We choose how we spend each moment of time God gives. We can choose to mope around because it's cold and dreary outside, or we can choose to shine through it all, to rise above the circumstances and be our very Best! So come on, let's choose to be happy, to enjoy this new day He has given and enjoy our life to the fullest! Let's choose to be Free to dance in the rain; to sing His praises through it all! Let's choose to bring glory to the Kingdom of God and make our Father smile as we enjoy His blessings throughout our day. Let's be all we can be for His Glory sake!
Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends because God loves you and so do I~~~
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Daily Exercise: Mind Soul And Body
John 1:1-5 tells us, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God! The same was in the beginning with God! All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made! In Him was life; and the life was the light of men; and the light shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehended it not."
Isn't it amazing that Jesus, Son of Almighty God, the very Creator of all Heaven and Earth, walked among His very own creation and no one recognized Him for Who He truly was? Were they like so many of us? So involved in their daily cares of life that they could only see through natural eyes, and not see the spiritual Light walking alongside them. Compare them to us not being able to see or to feel Him walking beside us? Or to sense Holy Spirit working within us?
It's a conditioning thing! While many of us have set aside time to improve our bodies physically and changed our eating habits to obtain healthier bodies; where is our intent to improve the spiritual side of us? Yes, of course God expects us to take care of our bodies which is the temple of Holy Spirit, but we must also be just as mindful to set aside time daily to care for our spiritual side by spending time in the Word and talking with the Lord. It's not the outer self God looks at but the inner man, the heart of man, that allows that personal relationship between God and man!
So how do we reprogram our self spiritually? Through setting aside time for God and by literally scheduling Him into our busy schedules, as we rise up early in the morning. Start by purposely scheduling time to spend with the author and finisher of your faith, Jesus Christ! I challenge you to try this: set your clock 30 minutes earlier than normal(like you would if you had an important appointment), grab a cup of coffee or your morning drink, pull out an empty chair and invite Jesus to join you there. Open up your Bible and begin your morning devotion and then relax while you enjoy your coffee and fellowship together by allowing time to really listen as He communes with you.
Just as it takes a little time to feel the effects from exercise, You may have to exercise this a couple times before you begin to feel the effects of His presence; but when done in sincerity, He will accept your invitation and your life will never be the same! Daily exercise must involve the mind, soul, and body since everything worth having is worth doing right!
So let's enjoy a wonderfully blessed day as we acknowledge the Lord in ALL our ways so He can direct our steps in all we do. Be blessed, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Isn't it amazing that Jesus, Son of Almighty God, the very Creator of all Heaven and Earth, walked among His very own creation and no one recognized Him for Who He truly was? Were they like so many of us? So involved in their daily cares of life that they could only see through natural eyes, and not see the spiritual Light walking alongside them. Compare them to us not being able to see or to feel Him walking beside us? Or to sense Holy Spirit working within us?
It's a conditioning thing! While many of us have set aside time to improve our bodies physically and changed our eating habits to obtain healthier bodies; where is our intent to improve the spiritual side of us? Yes, of course God expects us to take care of our bodies which is the temple of Holy Spirit, but we must also be just as mindful to set aside time daily to care for our spiritual side by spending time in the Word and talking with the Lord. It's not the outer self God looks at but the inner man, the heart of man, that allows that personal relationship between God and man!
So how do we reprogram our self spiritually? Through setting aside time for God and by literally scheduling Him into our busy schedules, as we rise up early in the morning. Start by purposely scheduling time to spend with the author and finisher of your faith, Jesus Christ! I challenge you to try this: set your clock 30 minutes earlier than normal(like you would if you had an important appointment), grab a cup of coffee or your morning drink, pull out an empty chair and invite Jesus to join you there. Open up your Bible and begin your morning devotion and then relax while you enjoy your coffee and fellowship together by allowing time to really listen as He communes with you.
Just as it takes a little time to feel the effects from exercise, You may have to exercise this a couple times before you begin to feel the effects of His presence; but when done in sincerity, He will accept your invitation and your life will never be the same! Daily exercise must involve the mind, soul, and body since everything worth having is worth doing right!
So let's enjoy a wonderfully blessed day as we acknowledge the Lord in ALL our ways so He can direct our steps in all we do. Be blessed, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Monday, March 5, 2018
How Great Is Our God
"Oh Lord, Our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! Oh Lord, Our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! The heavens declare Your greatness,The oceans cry out to You, The mountains bow down before You, So I'll join with the earth and I'll give my praise to You!"
Precious, Precious Lord! When I think about the splendor of Your creations as I watch the sunrise, the sunset, or gaze up into the heavens and see the sun, the moon, the vast multitude of stars; as I listen and watch your measureless creations scamper or fly across the skies, my mind cannot comprehend how majestic You truly are! ..... And when I think of how You declare Your love for us with such an unconditional love, that no matter how good or bad we think we are, You still love us just the same. WOW, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You declare in Romans 8:38-39 that neither death nor life, angels nor demons, the present nor the future, nor any powers; neither height nor depth, nor anything in all creation will be able to separate us from Your Love in Christ Jesus our Lord; and still my mind cannot fathom Your unconditional love; and because Your Word is True and Cannot Lie, I believe Your Word and I cleave to Your Love and take it to heart forevermore!
As I read of You in Isaiah 40, and I take in v.18, Who then will we liken You? There truly is No One and No Thing we can even begin to compare You too! Our greatest tangible treasure down here is Gold, and In Heaven You use it to pave Your streets. You sit above the circle of the earth You created and although we are so many; You see each one of us, hear our petitions, and see every tear; and You long for us to welcome Your Open invitation to each one of us to make You Lord and Savior so You can shower us with measureless blessings!
We lift our eyes to the heavens and are in awe of the multitude of stars and planets and yet you know each one by name. You know the hairs on our heads and you even see when one little sparrow falls. The beauty of your handiwork is beautifully displayed all around from the smallest creation to the largest and nothing can compare their unique beauty. Nothing escapes You! You are the everlasting God who does not sleep; You don't grow weary. And when we grow weary and fall down exhausted, You are right there to renew our strength and mount us up on wings like eagles as we wait upon You Lord!
As I pursue my journey here on earth, I choose to acknowledge You in all my ways so You can direct my path. My Trust is in You Lord, and forevermore I will seek to show You my love and appreciation for all You have done and continue to do for me and my family; You have showered and continue to shower us with blessings beyond measure! I am just in awe of You and All You are!!! I Love You, Lord......and even now I feel Your Loving Arms wrapping me securely as You draw me closer... nothing else compares! I am so thankful for Your undying Love, dear Lord; for watching over me, protecting and providing for me!
I pray that all my friends can feel the warmth of Your love today and enjoy a wonderfully blessed week knowing that God loves them, and so do I~~
Precious, Precious Lord! When I think about the splendor of Your creations as I watch the sunrise, the sunset, or gaze up into the heavens and see the sun, the moon, the vast multitude of stars; as I listen and watch your measureless creations scamper or fly across the skies, my mind cannot comprehend how majestic You truly are! ..... And when I think of how You declare Your love for us with such an unconditional love, that no matter how good or bad we think we are, You still love us just the same. WOW, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You declare in Romans 8:38-39 that neither death nor life, angels nor demons, the present nor the future, nor any powers; neither height nor depth, nor anything in all creation will be able to separate us from Your Love in Christ Jesus our Lord; and still my mind cannot fathom Your unconditional love; and because Your Word is True and Cannot Lie, I believe Your Word and I cleave to Your Love and take it to heart forevermore!
As I read of You in Isaiah 40, and I take in v.18, Who then will we liken You? There truly is No One and No Thing we can even begin to compare You too! Our greatest tangible treasure down here is Gold, and In Heaven You use it to pave Your streets. You sit above the circle of the earth You created and although we are so many; You see each one of us, hear our petitions, and see every tear; and You long for us to welcome Your Open invitation to each one of us to make You Lord and Savior so You can shower us with measureless blessings!
We lift our eyes to the heavens and are in awe of the multitude of stars and planets and yet you know each one by name. You know the hairs on our heads and you even see when one little sparrow falls. The beauty of your handiwork is beautifully displayed all around from the smallest creation to the largest and nothing can compare their unique beauty. Nothing escapes You! You are the everlasting God who does not sleep; You don't grow weary. And when we grow weary and fall down exhausted, You are right there to renew our strength and mount us up on wings like eagles as we wait upon You Lord!
As I pursue my journey here on earth, I choose to acknowledge You in all my ways so You can direct my path. My Trust is in You Lord, and forevermore I will seek to show You my love and appreciation for all You have done and continue to do for me and my family; You have showered and continue to shower us with blessings beyond measure! I am just in awe of You and All You are!!! I Love You, Lord......and even now I feel Your Loving Arms wrapping me securely as You draw me closer... nothing else compares! I am so thankful for Your undying Love, dear Lord; for watching over me, protecting and providing for me!
I pray that all my friends can feel the warmth of Your love today and enjoy a wonderfully blessed week knowing that God loves them, and so do I~~
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Lifting Up Daily Affirmations!
My Daily Affirmations today are as follows:
*I will bless the Lord at all times; His Words shall continually be in my mouth.(Psalm 34:1)
*I declare that The Spirit of Truth abides in me and teaches me all things and guides me into all truth.(John 16:13)
* If I question what I should do in any given situation, I will simply ask of God who will grant me the wisdom needed generously.(James 1:5)
* As I trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not unto my own understanding while acknowledging Him in all my ways, He will direct my path.(Proverbs 3:5-6)
*The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.(Psalm 138:8) and I will allow the Word of Christ to dwell in me richly in all wisdom.(Colossians 3:16)
*I follow the Good Shepherd and know His voice and the voice of a stranger I will not follow(John 10:4-5)
*Jesus is made unto me wisdom, righteousness, holiness, and redemption(I Corinthians 1:30); Therefore I am made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus(II Corinthians 5:21).
* As I trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not unto my own understanding while acknowledging Him in all my ways, He will direct my path.(Proverbs 3:5-6)
*The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.(Psalm 138:8) and I will allow the Word of Christ to dwell in me richly in all wisdom.(Colossians 3:16)
*I follow the Good Shepherd and know His voice and the voice of a stranger I will not follow(John 10:4-5)
*Jesus is made unto me wisdom, righteousness, holiness, and redemption(I Corinthians 1:30); Therefore I am made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus(II Corinthians 5:21).
*I am His handiwork created in Christ Jesus(Ephesians 2:10), a new creation in Christ, old things passed away;all things are become new(II Corinthians 5:17)
*I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust(Psalm 91:2).
*The Lord is my Light and my Salvation, whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1)
*I declare The Word of God Is Forever True and Cannot Lie!
*Therefore Whatsoever It says I can Do, I can do; and whosoever It Says I am, I am in Christ Jesus, my Precious Lord and Savior!
*Therefore Whatsoever It says I can Do, I can do; and whosoever It Says I am, I am in Christ Jesus, my Precious Lord and Savior!
"Blessed be the Lord God Almighty! Who was and is and is to come, Blessed be the Lord God Almighty, Who reigns forevermore!"
Dear friend, I pray you will choose some verses of scripture and claim them as your daily affirmations for whatever you may need today. Take time to quote them throughout your day. Start with a couple daily and increase them as you feel led. It just may surprise you how beloved and empowered you begin to feel as the Word of God begins to come alive within the depths of your soul. You just might end up singing or humming a little bit too! Enjoy!
I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day, because God loves you and so do I~~~
Is It Well With Your Soul?
Well, dear friends, here we have another new day filled with fresh mercies and fresh opportunities to enjoy this life God has given. Doesn't matter if rain or shine, wet or dry, cold or warm, this day is filled with lots of blessings from our Father above. Even tho God has a perfect plan for each of our lives, the choice is up to us how we proceed with it. Being a god of unconditional love, God will not force any of us to follow His plan but leaves it open to our choice. The consequence of our choice cannot be blamed on Him, but rather on our own decisions. Just one move in either direction can bring about results for an abundance of blessings or a lifetime of disasters. The choice is totally up to us so we must choose wisely. God allowed Solomon to choose a gift from Him so Solomon chose wisdom and became more wealthy in all areas of his life than any other known individual. He shared some of his wisdom in Proverbs 3:5-6 "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" and in Prov.4:7, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." It would do us all good just to sit down and read Proverbs and ask Holy Spirit to impart wisdom, knowledge, and wisdom into our mind as well. Choosing wisely leads to a life of abundance in every area; mind, soul and body!
Today you and I have been given another opportunity to make a fresh start in our life. We can choose to enjoy wisely or enjoy it haphazardly; either way we are left to face the consequences of our choices. So as you begin your day, I pray you will choose wisely and invite Him into your heart and allow Him to guide you in making wise decisions so you can enjoy all the blessings God has in store for you throughout this day. May the end of your day be better than the beginning so when you lay your head to rest at the close of your day, you can proudly whisper, "It is well with my soul."
Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
Today you and I have been given another opportunity to make a fresh start in our life. We can choose to enjoy wisely or enjoy it haphazardly; either way we are left to face the consequences of our choices. So as you begin your day, I pray you will choose wisely and invite Him into your heart and allow Him to guide you in making wise decisions so you can enjoy all the blessings God has in store for you throughout this day. May the end of your day be better than the beginning so when you lay your head to rest at the close of your day, you can proudly whisper, "It is well with my soul."
Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
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