You Are Loved

Just a few reminders of how much You are Loved:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned, but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation; that the Light has come into the world, and men loved darkness instead of light; because their deeds were evil."(John 3:16-19).

"He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him. He was despised and we did not esteem Him. Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God and afflicted; But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed"(Isaiah 53:3-5).

"He left the splendor of Heaven; knowing His destiny; was the lonely hill of Golgotha; there to lay down His life for me.
Even in death He remembered, The thief hanging by His side
Then he spoke of love and compassion and He took him to paradise. If that isn't love, the ocean is dry; there's no stars in the sky and the sparrows can't fly; If that isn't love, then Heaven's a myth; there's no feeling like this, if that isn't love."

Truly His Love surpasses anything we can possibly comprehend; but I pray you will make time to thank Him for ALL He has done for you and all He continues to do amidst this pandemic upon our land even now! May we reach out to Him and trust Him to heal our land as we repent of our wicked ways and acknowledge Jesus as Lord of lords and King of kings. God loves you and so do I~~~

Who Do You Serve, God Or Man

"When the solid ground is falling out from underneath my feet; Between the black skies and my red eyes, I can barely see; When I realize I've been sold out by my friends and my family; I can feel the rain reminding me. In the eye of the storm, You remain in control; In the middle of the war, You guard my soul; You alone are the anchor, when my sails are torn; Your love surrounds me In the eye of the storm. When my hopes and dreams are far from me and I'm running out of faith; I see the future I pictured slowly fade away; and when the tears of pain and heartache are pouring down my face, I find my peace in Jesus' name. In the eye of the storm You remain in control; in the middle of the war You guard my soul; You alone are the anchor, When my sails are torn; Your love surrounds me In the eye of the storm".

No matter what is going on around us; no matter how bad conditions seem to be; no matter how devastated we may feel; we can rest assured that God Remains In Control in the midst of the storms. His Love continues to draw mankind to Him out of the storms; but He cannot and will not tolerate sin so we MUST search our hearts and come before Him humbly, repentantly, asking forgiveness, and invite Jesus to be the Lord over your life. He can still the storm in our life, bring Hope in times of distress, and has defeated every Disease we will ever face because He loves us regardless of who we are; race, creed or color, rich or poor, young or old; He loves us one and all!

As Children of God, I fear that too many have become comfortable in their salvation and have allowed their eyes and ear to be closed to laws God declared as sin; and look the other way when sin and wickedness abounds around them and their families. Have we become closed minded people(Christians) that we look away and ignore what is going on in front of our very eyes; while even tho' God said it was wrong but man says it's okay that we don't do or say anything in defense of God's Word? Are we (God's people) condoning sin instead of standing up and declaring "Thus saith the Lord" in the face of the enemy? God cannot and will not dwell among sin nor will He tolerate or condone sin in any shape, form, or decree. What His Word declares is True and No one or No thing can ever change the Word of God! It Lasts Forever and Evermore!

So now that this pandemic disease has overtaken the world, instead of being frustrated at quarantines imposed upon us and grumbling and complaining as the Israelites did in the desert when things are being put into place for our good; why are we not taking this time of seclusion to get on our knees, truly search our hearts, and repent of any wicked ways in us, and continue to humbly seek God's face so He will forgive us and heal our land? He declares in 2 Chronicles 7:14,"If my people that are called by His name (that's you and me as Christians) shall humble themselves and pray and seek His face and turn from their wicked ways, He would hear from Heaven and heal their land."

So today my question for you is this....Who Do You Serve; God or man? Are you okay with man made laws that go against the Word of God? Are you allowing evil influences to dwell within your home and in your family? Are you grumbling and complaining over restrictions imposed upon our land while dedicated specialists struggle to find cures for this dreaded disease? Are you so fearful and worried you can't turn off the news and media long enough to pray diligently? Are you remaining strong in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ who bore stripes on His back and was tortured and crucified for your freedom from Sin and Disease? Jesus has already told us that struggles of life will continue to take place as long as this world exists, but to fear not when tribulations come, because HE (JESUS) had already overcome them all(John 16:33). So why are we so fearful?

Let's stop complaining, stop being afraid, stop being critical of our leaders; and let's take this time of quarantine to seek the Lord with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind. Let's be the Reflection of God's Love, of His Grace, and of His Mercy in Christ Jesus as we share Hope instead of fear with all those in need. Let's pray for our leaders and those over us as unto the Lord. Let's enjoy the Peace of God as we remember this is God's world that He created and has Full Control of, and we are His children through Christ Jesus; so let's enjoy this beautiful day He has given and the time He has given us to reflect on what is truly important in life; and let's rejoice in the knowing that God loves you; and so do I~~~

Make a Snappy New Day!

Sitting on my patio enjoying the breeZe blowing and birds chirping throughout the courtyard; such a beautiful feeling just being alive and well.

Makes me think of Mr Rogers song; "It's such a good feeling to know you're alive; It's such a happy feeling you're growing inside; And when you wake up ready to say, "I think I'll make a snappy new day"; It's such a good feeling; a very good feeling; the feeling you know that I'll be back When the day is new; And I'll have more ideas for you; And you'll have things you'll want to talk about; I Will Too."😁

Anxious for the time when this pandemic has passed and we are able to be back together with our loved ones and friends and hopefully we too have grown inside and appreciate God and all His blessings of friendship and family we took for granted and we will make each day given a 'snappy new day' and enjoy life to the fullest.

May God bless and protect each of you as you honor Him in return because He loves you and so do I💝🙏🙌

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 devastation in 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; It never returns to Him void. So today, 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~~~

Psalm 103 AMPC

Psalm 103 [A Psalm] of David

"Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name! Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits—

Who forgives [every one of] all your iniquities, Who heals [each one of] all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy; Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle’s [strong, overcoming, soaring]!

The Lord executes righteousness and justice [not for me only, but] for all who are oppressed. He made known His ways [of righteousness and justice] to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy and loving-kindness. He will not always chide or be contending, neither will He keep His anger forever or hold a grudge. 

He has not dealt with us after our sins nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great are His mercy and loving-kindness toward those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

As a father loves and pities his children, so the Lord loves and pities those who fear Him [with reverence, worship, and awe]. For He knows our frame, He [earnestly] remembers and imprints [on His heart] that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes. For the wind passes over it and it is gone, and its place shall know it no more.

But the mercy and loving-kindness of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting upon those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him, and His righteousness is to children’s children—To such as keep His covenant [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it] and to those who [earnestly] remember His commandments to do them [imprinting them on their hearts].

The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules over all. Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His commandments, hearkening to the voice of His word. Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, all you His hosts, you His ministers who do His pleasure. Bless the Lord, all His works in all places of His dominion; bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul!"

Come a Little Closer

James 4:8 tells us "Come close to God and He will come close to you. [Recognize that you are] sinners, get your soiled hands clean; [realize that you have been disloyal] wavering individuals with divided interests, and purify your hearts [of your spiritual adultery]."

Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stand by and be devoted to the one and despise [and be against] the other. You cannot serve God and mammon [deceitful riches, money, possessions, or whatever is trusted in].

Isaiah 55:6-7 teaches us to "Seek [inquire for, and require] the Lord while He may be found [claiming Him by necessity and by right]; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the Lord, and He will have love, pity, and mercy for him, and to our God, for He will multiply to him His abundant pardon."

God tells us in 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven and I will forgive their sins and heal their land."

It's when we humble our selves before God with repentant hearts and seek His face in the beauty of holiness that Holy Spirit begins the work needed within each of us to transform us from one glory to another; lifting us higher and higher into a mightier form of praise and worship for His glory sake; and with this new form of Godliness we become God minded enough to truly love our brother as God loves us.

As we turn from our wicked ways and seek God's face and begin to Love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind (Matthew 22:37) we realize there is no better way to express His Love than to share Him with those we encounter along our way in word and in deed; And the more we know Him, the more we Love Him and seek to encourage others through the Hope that is found in Christ Jesus.

May you find His amazing inner joy and peace as you seek Him with all your heart and enjoy a wonderfully blessed day because God loves you and so do I~~

Precious Peace

"When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. It is well (it is well), With my soul (with my soul), It is well, it is well with my soul.

My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought; My sin, not in part but the whole, is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, oh my soul. It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul); It is well, it is well with my soul.

And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul), It is well, it is well with my soul."

How I love this precious song, and the assurance it holds for me and those precious loved ones gone before us as well. What wonderful peace washes over my soul as I lay my head to rest, knowing God has us all safely secured in His protective hands.

Every thought, every tear, every fear, every need; all covered and protected under the completed works of Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior! No greater peace can ever be found, no greater source ever needed, than in the hands of our loving God and His righteousness.

Thank you all for your prayers that allow me and these precious families to draw peace in times of need. It's so heartwarming to feel the love and prayerful support of precious friends! I pray that as you go through this day, God blesses you with His peace and keeps you safely secured in His loving arms as well. God loves you and so do I~~~

Pressing On

God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change; Courage to change the things we can and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking,as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is; not as we would have it. Trusting that He will make all things right if we surrender to His Will So we may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next, Amen
We pray the Serenity Prayer at the close of every Celebrate Recovery service where lives are being Redeemed, Renewed, Refreshed, Restored, Healed, Delivered and Set Free through Christ Jesus and to Him we give ALL glory, honor and praise!  Learning there are things in life we cannot change while others we can, is a matter of fact we have to accept, and acquiring wisdom helps us know the difference as Holy Spirit gives courage to do what is needed in both.
As we grow in grace we will face obstacles like anyone else, but as we learn to press in and press on toward the higher calling in Christ Jesus, we know our answer is on it's way if we don't give up; so we press on with confidence knowing that He who began the work in us will surely complete it to the day of Christ Jesus. We press on knowing that Victory is ours and because He lives; we shall live with Him forevermore. Amen!

So in our daily struggles we will not be discouraged but remain steadfast, refusing to give up! "Weeping may endure for the moment, but Joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5), Praise God!. We will remain strong through each challenge, through loss of loved ones; through those things we cannot change, and we will stand firm on His Word! We will allow the Word to grow down deep inside us, putting it ever before us; on note cards, post-it notes, even on the door posts, because we know that God is Forever Faithful to honor His Word and hears our faintest cries; so our weeping may endure for a moment but oh the joy that comes in the morning as our Heavenly Father wraps His loving arms around us and ignites His blessings within us; recreating, restoring, reviving, and refreshing us anew! 
God cares more than we could ever realize, so we will trust Him and not be discouraged. Now is not the time to slack off; Now is the time to press on in faith believing!  Soon our wait will be over and sweet victory will be ours; All In God's way, In His will, and in His perfect time!  Press on dear friend, and don't lose hope. Your answer is just around the corner!  Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friend, God loves you and so do I~~~

Destined For Grace

A Heart Destined for Grace is a heart following God's will in all things. Jesus tells us in John 16:33, "I have told you these things so that in me, you may have peace. In this world you will have troubles; But take heart; I have overcome the world." Jesus was teaching and equipping His followers, to not become discouraged when situations of this world come against them; but to take heart(do not fear, or let their hearts become troubled) because He had already overcome the world.
He came to prepare the way necessary so we could have His peace in every situation that might arise in our lives. He assures us that in this world we will have troubles, but because He has already conquered ALL things, we are made 'More than conquerors through Him Who dwells within us, (Romans 8:37)! Jesus taught His followers throughout John 14,15,16 chapters that He would not leave us comfortless but would send us a Comforter Who would teach us in all our ways. So learning to take a step back from any given situation and allow time to discuss it with the Lord, allows Him to step in and guide us in whatever we are encountering, victoriously with grace and truth.
Learning to take a much needed step back from situations and talk it over with the Lord, is the beginning of a heart destined for grace; a heart seeking the will of God in all our ways. On a human minded scale, it's easy to jump right in and try to work given situations out on our own, and usually we just make a mess of things and are left feeling awful about the turn out; when the outcome could have been solved much more peaceful, had we taken that step back to communicate with the Lord and waited for Him to guide us in our next move, resulting in a peaceful resolve.
As followers of Christ Jesus, we are destined for a heart of grace; a heart filled with His love and a mind set on things above. Jesus came to bring us a Life filled with Love, with Joy, and with Peace as our minds are set on Him. He came that our hearts be filled with His Amazing Grace enabling us to show forth His divine Love one to another. He came that we would have Peace in all our ways. He came, He overcame, and He surrendered His will to the Father's Will, thereby laying down His life for you and me, so we could be pardoned from ALL our sins and live a Holy Life unto Him, the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
He desires to be our Lord, our Comforter, our Peace, and the Lover of our soul. He desires to shower us with blessings beyond all we could ever imagine and give us the Best Life imaginable through Him. He desires a personal relationship by spending time in His presence. As our personal relationship grows, our ears and our hearts become more receptive to His voice so we can follow His guidance in all our ways. He desires to give us that heart destined for grace if only we take time to hear His voice!
I pray you will take the time to acquire a heart destined for grace so you can truly enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, because God loves you and so do I~~~