Love Greater By Far

When you're surrounded by darkness and unsure which path to take, God is there! When all others fail you and you feel no one cares, God is there! When you suffer loss and your world crumbles around you, God is there! 
He is there to take your hand and lead you out of the darkness. He is there to reassure you of His undying love and that He will never fail you. He is there to mend your broken heart as He wraps His loving arms around you, and bring you peace beyond measure in the midst of life's storm. God's love is so much greater than we can ever imagine!
I agree with Paul as he wrote in Romans 8:38,39, "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
God's love extends beyond every boundary. It reaches to the highest high and the lowest low; reaches out to those lost and hurting, brings deliverance to those devastated and oppressed, delivers hope to those who suffer addictions and hangups, and brings freedom from past hurts and bad choices.
There is never a second that God's Love won't reach you right there where you are! There is not a mountain too high or a valley too low! There is nothing you can ever do to make God stop loving you and He will never stop reaching out to offer you hope in the midst of life's storms!
Why not receive and believe on JESUS and feel His love begin to flow through your mind, soul, and body! Allow His love to saturate your entire being and break those chains that kept you bound. Feel the glorious freedom that comes from being loved unconditionally and enjoy a wonderfully blessed day because God loves you and so do I~~~

It's Mind Over Matter

"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:8,9. 

Today the world is running rampant with violence and crime; death is all around us; devastation seen on every hand, and unless we set our mind on things above instead of what we see and hear; we can easily be drawn into a negative realm of thinking and become caught up in wrong doing. Learning to guard our mind and filling our thoughts with positive thinking is a must to overcome life's struggles. Oftentimes, closing our eyes to what we see and hear naturally, and focusing our thoughts on those things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely and what God says about us, is the means to our survival and remaining positive through it all.

2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us,"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." Setting before us the undeniable truth of who we are in Christ Jesus, and allowing Holy Spirit to work the work needed within us, keeps our mind and thoughts filled with positive vibes and the reality that in Him, we are a brand new creation, the Redeemed of the Lord, Blessed and Highly Favored, and more than over-comers through Him who strengthens us. Let this mind be in you as it is in Christ Jesus that you humble yourself and remain peaceful without murmurings and disputing and without violence, so you can live a peaceful life worthy of the calling of Christ Jesus in all manner of saying and deed.

"I pray that out of His glorious riches, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God" (Ephesians 3:16-19). Be anxious for nothing, but "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you"(1 Peter 5:7).

I pray these truths fill your thoughts with peace for today; peace that brings hope in the reality that God has good plans for your life as He declares in Jeremiah. 29:11, "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 no matter what's going on around us today, let's keep our minds stayed on Him and His plans for us, and we will over come through it all. God loves you beyond measure and He loves you unconditionally, so breathe in His Love and enjoy a wonderfully blessed life. God loves you and so do I~~~

Basking in His Presence

"Oh, the glory of Your presence, we Your temple give You reverence; Come and rise from Your rest, and be blessed by our praise; As we glory in Your embrace; As Your presence Now fills this place." Psalm 65:8,"The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy."
As the dawn approaches and a new day arises, may the words of our mouth and the meditation upon our hearts, be filled with the wonders of our Lord's Love. May our minds be consecrated upon Him, our hearts be filled with His divine Love, the words of our mouth magnify His holy name, and may the works of our hands bring forth glory unto our Lord of lords, King of all kings, God of all creation; as we lift Him high in all things great and small, for He is worthy of all praise, all glory, and all honor, in Jesus' name.
Don't let this day pass you by without being all you can be for His kingdom sake. Enjoy each moment He has given; make time to bask in His undying love; take time to smell the roses; enjoy the finest details of all He has created just for your enjoyment. Find joy in breathing in His goodness; and smell the sweet fragrance of His breath as it covers the earth.
Take a look around you at this great land God has created just for your enjoyment; then look up to the heavens from whence comes your strength and acknowledge the Lord our God, Creator of all the heavens and the earth; and begin to delight in His ways as you enjoy this day He created just for you to be blessed, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~

His Sweet Anointing

Thinking on the goodness of our precious Lord and I find myself abundantly blessed by His presence in my life. He brings such a warm feeling of being loved Unconditionally and leaves me with His sweet anointing saturating throughout my being. I love to find a hiding place where I can go and just sit back and enjoy the awesomeness of His sweet anointing; delighting myself in His presence. Whether I'm gathered together in worship or in my alone time with Him; I love His sweet anointing.

God is certainly not dead but very much alive and He continues to do new things in the lives of all those who seek His face; who listen attentively to His voice; and who without reservation submit to His calling upon their life. Lives forever changed; looking not to the left nor to the right to see what others think; but who enjoy freedom in the power of God. Those who choose to lay aside all weights that once hindered, throwing off all chains that once bound, and have stepped into their new life recreated in Christ Jesus. Lives now empowered with undeniable Power from on high, hearts now filled with His love, and minds now thinking on the good things God has restored and renewed in their lives. Lives Forever changed, Forever delivered, Forever grateful, Forever determined to be all they can be for the glory of God and His kingdom sake!

His sweet Anointing brings about utmost praise as we realize where we once were in life is not where we are today; and it's not through anything we have done, but all by the Grace of God. How wonderful it is to know that It's not about you or me, but it's ALL about JESUS!  It's the Amazing Grace of God through Christ Jesus and His Unconditional Love that saves us and brings us into this newness in Him. It's about realizing the power of God given to each of us as we are reborn in Him. It's about realizing the third person of the Trinity, Holy Spirit, now lives within us (John 14:17), enabling us to do what we could not do on our own, but through HIM we can now do ALL things (Philippians 4:13). It's about coming to know the person of Holy Spirit and His desire to build us into that full stature of man God predestined us to be before we were even born (Ephesians 4:13).   

To know the love of Christ Jesus and the power Holy Spirit instills within brings about the conquering and encouraging force each of us need to overcome struggles in life day by day, moment by moment. We no longer allow worries of life to defeat us because we know God is on our side and Holy Spirit lives within. The confidence in knowing who we are and Whose we are as we call upon that mighty name of Jesus, empowers us to conquer all things. That 's why Jesus sent Holy Spirit to live within us, not to lie dormant and just be there; but to lead and to guide us in all our ways. 
So let His sweet anointing flow within and become your strength, your provider, your comforter, your peace; All you will ever need-He is! As you realize just who you are in Christ Jesus begin to claim your victory today and relax in the Sweet Anointing of His Fullness within. Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friend. God loves you and so do I~~~

THE POTTER'S WHEEL

Thinking of brokenness in our Potter's hands and this song runs through my mind: "Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Savior; I know for sure all of my days are held in Your hand; Crafted into Your perfect plan; You gently called me into Your presence; Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit; Teach me, dear Lord, to live all of my life Through Your eyes; And I'm captured by Your Holy calling; Set me apart, I know You're drawing me to Yourself; Lead me Lord, I pray; Take me and mold me, use me, fill me; I give my life to the Potter's hand; Call me, You guide me, lead me, walk beside me I give my life to the Potter's hand; You gently call me into Your presence, Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit; Teach me, dear Lord, to live all of my life through Your eyes; I'm captured by Your Holy calling; Set me apart, I know You're drawing me to Yourself; Lead me Lord, I pray; Take me and mold me, use me, fill me I give my life to my Potter's hand; Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me I give my life to the Potter's hand!"

Often in our life, the Potter, our Heavenly Father, watches as life leads us down the wrong pathway or someone damages us in ways we can't repair and we don't even realize the directions we are taking until we find our self Broken and shattered; and no matter how hard we try, we can't put the pieces back together again. Desperation overtakes us and we acquire a sense of hopelessness; broken from pain, from grief, from abuse, from neglect, from lack, from torment, from loss of self worth; all broken inside with feeling no hope of ever being whole again. We are so overcome by our brokenness, feeling so alone ... when in a still small voice, we hear, "I'm still here and I love you, just the way you are; let me help you!" 
And there in our brokenness we realize God was there all the time; just waiting for us to surrender our broken pieces into His loving arms so He could take our brokenness and recreate us into a vessel for His honor. No matter where you are; No matter where you have been. No matter what you are doing; No matter what you have done! No matter how bad you think you are; No matter how low you feel you've sunk! No matter how unlovable you feel you are, God loves you with His Unconditional Love! Right where you are; Just as you are; He's waiting for you to surrender your life into His Potter's hands. 

As you place your broken pieces at His feet, He will pick them all up, place them on His Potter's Wheel, and make your life not just Good, not just Better, but the Best it can be! He will make your life Complete in Christ Jesus! A Beautiful Vessel Uniquely designed in His Glory! So stop trying to mend your brokenness when you can trust God, He Never Fails! He is Forever Faithful with an Unconditional love that creates masterpieces out of broken pieces! 
Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, God loves you and so do I~~~

So Who Do You Follow, God Or Man

It's time we stop talking and start doing! It's time we pray for our country and families, but first we must examine our heart and see what is really hidden inside. It's time we come clean before God Almighty and ask forgiveness for every thing we condone in our lives that does not line up with His Word. It's time to take a stand on Who we follow; God or man!

If we say we follow God, then let's follow God! Not by violent actions, not by harmful demonstrations,  shouting and demeaning others, not by destroying lives and property; but by the love we show one toward another as Jesus taught in John 13:35,"By this shall ALL men know you are my disciples, if you have love one to another." Notice He said ALL MEN, not just other believers, but All men! People are best known by how they act in situations far beyond their control such as our country seems to be displaying lately. It's a shame that grown men and women are acting out in ways that demean others with hate and violence, while shouting out words that once spoken can never be retrieved again.

Life is such a precious gift from God and each moment given was intended to bring joy and good pleasure in His divine plan for each of us to enjoy fully; yet so many are finding their own pleasure in demeaning others with such violence that I wonder, "How long will God allow this to go on?" Man has taken such a precious gift God has given; and instead of being grateful for our individuality, they want to change everyone in ways that won't even matter when our lives are ended on earth. God intended for us to live in peace and harmony if at all possible(Romans 12:18), being kind and thoughtful to one another (Ephesians 4:32); enjoying one another and the differences that make us who we are. He created each of us to be unique in every way as vessels of His glory. He intended us to help our fellowman when they are down instead of beating them on down until there is no more life left in them by speaking evil words and doing evil deeds. Where is the liberty whereby Jesus set us all free? In the heat of our disagreements, have we forgotten Him?

Satan continues running rampant throughout our world seeking those he may devour, and by the way things are going, he's not having to search very hard to find his followers. It's time we wake up, people, Wake Up! Snap out of this blind stupor satan has placed over your eyes and the violent thoughts he has placed in your minds with his evil schemes and cunning devices. It's time we get the Word implanted within our mind, so when evil darts are thrown our way, they meet the Word of God head on; Full steam ahead! It's time we know who our real enemies are so we deal with them as Godly warriors, fully armed with the whole armor of God. This madness and violence in our nation has to stop; and just as it started with a handful of unguarded minds that satan invaded, it can be stopped with a handful of Christians having their minds guarded and their hearts persuaded to follow the will of God in all our ways!

It's time for us to make our stand for the whole truth and justice for All! As we are led by Holy Spirit we can live the full gospel of peace in love and harmony, while respecting the rights of others to be different from us, peacefully! God created all men equal, even tho we are different in color, race, and creed; and He placed us within our families of origin as it pleased Him! So who are we really fighting against? It's time to Wise up everyone! We are under attack, but not against mankind! Our battle is against satan and his evil schemes that attack our minds! so, let's armor up and guard our minds with all diligence! God has given us everything we need to come out victorious, if we submit to His will. Think about it!

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

Are You in Survival Mode

We've all heard stories where someone displays an incredible amount of strength during a life threatening episode requiring a quick response to save them self or others from 
impending doom and afterwards are bewildered at the strength they acquired and are surprised at where that burst of strength came from. But when asked, most will say it had to be from God....and they would be correct. 
God created within each of us what is known as a "fight or flight” response within the autonomic nervous system of our adrenal glands, that allow hormones to be released quickly at the threat of impending danger. It allows a sudden rush within us causing our heart rate to race, our blood pressure to increase, adrenaline flows quickly while increasing the amount of oxygen we breathe in, and our energy and strength is in a rapid defense mode against the imminent danger.  
In today's world, we all face impending dangers as satan dares to wound, to kill, and to destroy God's children.....But GOD!  God, in all His infinite wisdom, knows of satan's deceptive schemes so He not only created within our human bodies this defense mechanism that automatically goes to work for our survival physically; He also created within our mind a type of survival mode, that empowers us mentally as His Spirit bringing to mind those things we know not of.
I witnessed this just this week as my daughter became trapped in a device at work and except for the power of God taking over, the results could have been so much worse. 
My daughter is a mighty spiritual warrior and divine messenger of God's grace and knew her life was in God's hands, and that His plan for her life was for good. So with quick thinking and divine power she was able to remove herself from the device and get the medical help she required. As the surgeon was diligently trying to save her fingers, she told him, "Well that's okay, Jesus already saved me; fingers are just an option." She knew she was good either way!" And she meant that; she knows that nothing in this life matters as long as we have the Lord Jesus in our heart! And that's the trust God wants all of us to have in Him today!  The knowing that what satan means for evil, God will make it good as we trust Him in All our ways and in All things!
We become spiritually empowered as we clothe our self with the Whole Armor of God as noted in Ephesians 6:10-18, "Finally my brethren be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the Whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand. Stand therefore, having Girded your Waist with Truth, having put on the Breastplate of Righteousness, and having shod your Feet with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace; above all, taking the Shield of Faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
And take the Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God; Praying always with all Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit.." 
Our confidence lies in knowing Who God is and who we are in Him, and in knowing that No weapon formed against us shall ever prosper with God on our side. So how about it? Are you in survival mode? Are you on guard and ready to stand against whatever may come your way today? So much can happen in a split second- are you prepared?
I pray you have a wonderful victorious day, dear friends, because God loves you and so do I~~~

LEARNING WHO WE ARE IN HIM

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace, And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:12-17. 
Through my years of trial and error, I have learned that we don't have to be someone special to do God's will; we just have to be a willing vessel. God wants us to be real; real before Him and before others. He wants us to be that unique person He created us to be for His glory. As we breathe in His presence we breathe in His strength, His peace, His essence empowering us with grace from on high. As we begin to learn just Who He is and who we are in Him, we begin to develop a mindset that allows us to boldly proclaim that we are a child of the Most High God in Christ Jesus and we can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13). 
The more we get to know Him, the more we come to believe all we are in Him: we are blessed and highly favored; we are the head and not the tail, we are above and not beneath (Deuteronomy 28:1-14); we are Loved with an everlasting love(Jeremiah 31:3) and there is nothing that can ever separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus(Romans 8:38,39); Our daddy is Abba Father (Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6); we are the apple of His eye (Zechariah 2:8), and there is Nothing too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:27). 
So why not begin saying what He says you are instead of what the world says? Why not accept His unconditional love and allow Him to show you His perfect plan for this life He wants you to enjoy?
Why not surrender to His will and let Him work out those things too hard for you to handle? He's just waiting for you to ask Him into your heart and let Him be your Lord and Savior. The decision is yours!
Blessings to you and your family!

The Goodness of It All

"Oh, the glory of Your presence, we Your temple give You reverence; Come and rise from Your rest, and be blessed by our praise; As we glory in Your embrace; As Your presence Now fills this place." Psalm 65:8 tells us, "The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy."
So as the dawn approaches and a new day arises, may the words of our mouth and the meditation upon our heart, be filled with the wonders of God's Love. May our minds be consecrated upon Him, our hearts filled with His Love divine, the words of our mouth bring forth goodness and peace, and the works of our hands bring forth glory unto His Holy Name, Jesus!
Let's enjoy each moment of this new day He has given and bask in His love as we delight in His presence! Let's take time to stop and smell the roses; to enjoy the finest details of all He has created for us to enjoy, one moment at a time, one day at a time. Let's not be in such a hurry that we can't find the good in all His creation; even to the point of breathing in the sweet smelling fragrance of His breath that covers the earth.
God is forever doing new things within each of us as we acknowledge Him and embrace the fullness of His love. Today is a new day with fresh new mercies for us to relax and enjoy. So let's make it a wonderfully blessed day because God loves you and so do I~~~   

What Manner of Love Is This

Ephesians 2:4-9 "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 not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast."
What manner of love is this that the Son of God would live and die for lost sinners, unworthy of His great love? What manner of love would cause a king to allow himself to be publicly persecuted, beaten and crucified, so an unworthy man could go free? What manner of love goes beyond measure, goes beyond human conception, and goes beyond the world's standards of love to save lost souls from hell? What manner of love would love the vilest criminal or worst sinner; cleanse his soul and forgive his sins, casting all his sins into the sea of forgetfulness, never to be brought to mind again? What manner of Love is this?
It's the incarnate love of God manifested in Christ Jesus! It's Love beyond measure! It's Love that reaches to the highest mountain and flows to the lowest sea. It's Love that reaches to the deepest pits of hell to rescue a wayward child. It's the Love of God for His children that reaches farther than our mind's eye can ever comprehend. And it's the Love that brings immeasurable peace in the midst of life's storms. It's Love that brings such awesome assurance that nothing can ever separate us from our Father's love as noted in Romans 8:38-39, "For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers; nor things present, nor things to come; 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."
This is the undeniable Love that causes the very depths of your soul to sing, "Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful, wonderful, wonderful; Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful, wonderful it is to me!" So taste and see that God is good; that His Love and Mercies endure to all generations!