Having Faith In God

No matter what comes our way, great or small, God has a plan for each of our lives as noted in Jeremiah in 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not for harm you; plans to give you hope and a future." So if God said it and He did, He will do it! God will work all things out for our good, if only we Have Faith in Him as the words to this old song:

“Have faith in God, believe on Jesus, He’ll answer every earnest prayer; Of all our care, He will relieve us, Come to the Cross, He’ll meet you there. Have faith in God, and doubting never, His precious Blood still has its power; The bonds of sin, He’ll quickly sever, and send a Pentecostal shower. Have faith in God, and none can hinder, He heals the crippled, deaf and blind; If true benevolence you’ll render, You’ll for each prayer an answer find. Have faith in God, hold to His hand, You're every care, He understands, When clouds of doubt begin to gather, Have Faith In God, He answers prayer."

Faith has forever been and always will be the most demanding requirement for Christian living. Without faith, how can we even begin to comprehend who God is and believe on the fact that He sent His only Son Jesus, to die in our place, as the ultimate sacrifice for all our sins; And without faith, how can we believe in the works of Jesus and receive His free gift of salvation?

Paul notes in Hebrews 11:6, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Then all through Hebrews 11 (known as the Faith Chapter) we're reminded of a wide variety of people just like you and me who received God's promises, simply by Having Faith In God and Believing that what HE says He will do. So whatever you may be going through, Have faith in God; He answers prayer!

I pray you enjoy a wonderfully blessed day because God loves you and so do I~~~

Let's Dance In The Rain

What a glorious gift the Lord has given today! It's a brand new day filled with fresh mercies and His marvelous Grace all around! The weathermen are calling for chance of rain off and on today but whether it's sunshine or rain, hot or cold, sleet or snow; each day is a gift from God filled with His glory. Regardless of rain or shine, we need to let our light shine in this world that surrounds us. We need to be grateful for each new day and just learn to dance in the rain! And if we're gonna dance, then we need 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!" 
And over and over the spirit rises from deep within causing my soul to spring forth with songs of praise. Could you feel the joy? Did you begin to sing along? I just have to sing when I begin to think of the goodness of our Lord! So good to feel the Love of Jesus: the Lord of lords, King of all kings, God of all gods, The Great I Am, The Prince of Peace, and Lover of my soul refreshing my heart with such contentment like nothing the world has to compare! What joy to know that I am His and He is mine; forever and ever; Praise the Holy Name of Jesus!  
So today let's learn to dance in the rain; refusing to let one more moment pass us by. Come on; let's not just rush through today, but enjoy every moment God has given and make today the best it can possibly be! Let's learn to let go and sing as if no one was listening and to dance in the rain as if no one was watching; not just during good times, but  through those rough cloudy times as well. Let's be like children again because we are children of the most high God who showers us with continuous blessings as He watches over us to lead and to guide, to protect and provide, with the best of everything simply because it pleases Him to give us His very best. 
How about it? Ya wanna join me in having fun today? He allows us to choose how we spend each moment of time He gives. We can mope around because it's rainy and gloomy outside or we can choose to shine through it all; but no matter the weather or circumstances around us, we can learn to dance in the rain. So come on, let's choose to be happy; to enjoy this new day He has given and enjoy life to its fullest! Let's choose to dance in the rain and bring glory to the Kingdom of God as our Father smiles down upon us enjoying His blessings of this day. Let's be all we can be for His Glory sake; how about it? Let's enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, just singing and dancing in the rain! God loves you and so do I~~~

His Unconditional Love

What an awesome Savior we have in our Lord Jesus Christ! While hanging on the cross in the final seconds of His earthly life; knowing He had completed all things necessary for mankind's eternal salvation, Jesus cried out, "It Is Finished!"(John 19:28-30). He had fulfilled everything required for us to be redeemed through His own sacrifice, lovingly surrendered upon that old rugged cross. When we repent and ask Jesus into our heart to be our Lord and Savior, our sin debt is "Paid In Full" once and forevermore, because of Him, Praise The Lord! There is nothing else for us to do; nothing we need to clean up; no words left to be spoken; we need only to believe upon Him and in His works as we receive the righteousness given by God through the Savior of all mankind, Jesus!

So let's stop trying to make our self and others good enough to be His child and learn to just relax in Him and in His works that brought about His amazing grace. God loves each one of us with an unconditional love that goes far beyond our human comprehension. No matter how far we have fallen, No matter what we have done, No matter where we are in life, young or old, no matter the circumstances that surround us; when we repent of our sins and call upon the name of JESUS, He is right there to wash away EVERY sin and to cleanse us from all our unrighteousness. As Paul taught in Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast;" that's God's Unconditional Love.

When we become children of the Most High God we have His assurance that He will be with us always and nothing we do or any thing can ever separate us from His 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 created thing, shall be able to separate us form the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."  NOTHING will ever be able to separate us from the Love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when He died for us!"

What blessed assurance of His Amazing Grace and Unconditional Love where we can of a surety proclaim, "I am His and He is mine forevermore. " Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friend. God loves you and so do I~~~

Time To Take A Stand

With all the calamity in this world, it's time to stop talking and start doing! It's time to pray for our country and for our 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 from everything that we condone in our lives that does not line up with His Word. It's time to take a stand on Who we choose to follow; God or man!
If we say we follow God, then let's follow God! Not by violent actions, not by shouting and demeaning others, not by destroying lives and property; but by the love we show one toward another as Jesus taught us 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 what 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 hatred and violence, while shouting out words that once spoken can never be retrieved again.They fight for gun control, yet kill with their lying deadly tongues!
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?" They have taken such a precious gift God has given; and instead of being grateful for 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, being kind and thoughtful of one another; enjoying one another and the differences we share. 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 evil words we have spoken and with evil deeds. Where is the liberty whereby Jesus set us all free? Or in the heat of our anger, have we forgotten?
Satan is truly 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 our eyes and placed in our minds with his evil schemes and cunning devices. It's time we get the Word implanted deep within our mind, so when evil darts are thrown they meet the Word of God head on; Full steam ahead! It's time we know who our real enemies are and we deal with them quickly as Godly warriors, armed with the whole armor of God. This madness and violence in our country has to stop; and just as it started with a handful of unguarded minds satan invaded, it can be stopped with a handful of Christians having their minds guarded with the Word of God and being fully armed as Paul 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 of 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; being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints."
Today is the day we must take a Stand! A Stand for Truth and Justice for All! Being led by Holy Spirit with the full gospel of peace, in love and harmony, respecting others rights 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 really man to man, but from wicked powers in high places; with satan and his evil schemes attacking our minds! It's past time to Armor up and Guard our minds with all Diligence! God has already given us everything we need to be more than overcomers and to come out Victorious, but we must wise up and be on guard!
Let's enjoy a victorious day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~

Learning to Trust in the Valley of Decision

"So many times I've questioned certain circumstances and things I could not understand. Many times in trials, weakness blurs my vision, and my frustrations get so out of hand. It's then I am reminded, I've never been forsaken; I've never had to stand one test alone; As I look at all the victories, the Spirit rises up in me; And It's through the fire, my weakness is made strong. He never promised that the cross would not get heavy, and the hill would not be hard to climb; He never offered, our victories without fighting, But He said help would always come in time; Just remember when you're standing in the valley of decision, and the adversary says give in; Just hold on, our Lord will show up, and He will take you through the fire again. I know within myself that I would surely perish, but if I trust the hand of God, He'll shield the flames again, again; He never promised that the cross would not get heavy and the hill would not be hard to climb; He never offered our victories without fighting, But He said help would always come in time; Just remember when you're standing in the valley of decision, and the adversary says give in; Just hold on, our Lord will show up, and He will take you through the fire again." 
This song by The Crabb Family reminds us that when the fiery trials of life come upon us, all we have to do is Hold On, and God will take us through the fire time and time again! No matter what comes against us, when all hope seems gone; if we just hold on to God's unchanging hand, He will bring us through victoriously, without fail! There is nothing too difficult for Him to handle; no storm too great He cannot calm! The words of the psalmist, filled with confidence writes, “He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed” (Psalm 107:29), then in Mark 4:39 we find Jesus being awakened by the disciples, fearing they would drown as the stormy waters were overtaking their boat; so Jesus arises and rebukes the storm, telling it to be quiet; and the winds subsided and the waves became calm, stilling the storm to a mere whisper! Wow!
Our God is always on time, supplying the perfect answer to our need, and as we really see the way He answered, in His time and in His way, we find that we were made stronger through it all. So don't be afraid of life's storms that arise in your life, but simply learn from them. Allow your storm to become a lesson that helps to grow your faith! Call on God for help in your time of trouble; anytime - anywhere, and in any given situation. You will find He is ever present and ready to calm every storm and bring you peace with calm assurance. Psalm 46:1 reminds us "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble." As God's children, it is His desire to 'Father us'; to watch over us, and to pour out His love upon us as only He does best, as we trust in Him. Jesus reassures us in John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." 
So when your standing in your valley of decision and the storms attempt to take you under, just reach up and take hold of God's unchanging hand. I assure you that He will latch on to you and never let you go. You can rest assured, be secure, in the safety of His hands. He will keep you safe, even if He has to scoop you up in His arms and carry you until that storm passes by! It's in those valleys of decision that we learn to trust God and to rest in Him as He restores our soul, refreshes our spirit, and revives us from deep within. Trust God to calm the storms of your life and enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friend. God loves you and so do I~~

Making Our Day Prosperous

Psalms 37:23 tells us, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way." Remember this as you go your way today and enjoy as you "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6.
Instead of going blind-sighted throughout your day; keep your eyes open for God's move in the midst of your encounters. You never know when an opportunity will produce a mighty work of God. Many times that closed door will open up one that leads us into a brighter and more prosperous future He planned for our life. "With man it may seem impossible, but with God ALL things are possible."Matthew 19:26.
Everything in God's time and in His perfect plan. "As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my Word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:10-11.  
Today, let's delight in the Lord and in the goodness of His mercy. Let's Acknowledge Him, Trust in Him, Believe in Him, and Rest Securely in Him who is Forever Faithful. Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friend. God loves you and so do I~~~

Running Our Race

Well the New Year has arrived and 'auld lang syne' has been sung, the festivities from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and welcoming the new year are over so we say goodbye to those things behind us as we prepare goals for a prosperous and happy new year. What will your goals be?.. to loose a few extra pounds, to stress a little less, to work less so you can enjoy life more, to be more accepting of others and less judgmental?... whatever you resolve to do, may you run your race in the name of our Lord Jesus so the words of your mouth and the meditation upon your heart is acceptable to Him in all things.
The Spirit impressed upon Paul in Hebrews 12:1, the necessity to lay aside all weights that bind or distract him [to strip off all those things that tend to slow him down], along with the sins [whatever it is that easily trips him up and causes him to stumble] so he could run with endurance the race God has set before him; and today He encourages you and I to do the same; to lay aside those things from our past that try to bind us and keep us from moving forward [we learn from our past but refuse to allow it to weigh us down] as we persevere running our race.
Jesus knew the course He had to run for our deliverance and never lost sight of where He was headed. By keeping His eyes fixed on the prize awaiting His finish, He was determined to put up with anything along His way: the lies, the scandal, the persecutions, the shame, the torture, the Cross; what ever came His way He never lost sight of the goal set before Him. Day by day He drew strength from His early morning talks with His Father, just as you and I are encouraged to continue today.
Each new day we are given fresh mercies to run our race; we don't have to save from yesterday or borrow from tomorrow, old things are passed away and all things are new as He gives fresh mercies day by day. He encourages us that when we begin to feel our journey is too rough, to keep our eyes fixed on Him and look at every little thing He endured along His way to declare from His cross, "It Is Finished!" By keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus as our example, and staying focused so we can see where we are headed, we will finish our course and oh, what a prized welcome it will be when we hear Him say,"Well done, good and faithful servant."
He finished His course and now sits in the place of honor at the right hand of the Father, cheering you and me on through our daily race, and He knows we can make it if we just don't quit! So whatever baggage we must lay down to finish our race, let's throw it off and stay focused on that finish line; Jesus will be there to award our prize-Eternal life with Him forevermore!
Have a wonderfully blessed new year, dear friend. God loves you and so do I~~~.