Endurance
25 09 2015Comments : Leave a Comment »
Tags: Endurance, Romans:54-5
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Leave it in His Hands
23 09 2015
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. I Peter 5:7
Our heavenly Father is concerned about us. It is amazing to me that our awesome God has intimate knowledge about my life. God knows first-hand about my concerns, my problems and even the desires of my heart. Whatever we are facing today – I am so thankful that we can take it to Him and leave it in His hands.
Dear Father-
I am so thankful that You care for me. When I think about the greatness of the universe, I appreciate the attention You give to my life. You are a mighty God and it is a privilege that with every difficulty that You are there for me. No matter how big or small the problem, You are only a prayer away, ready to listen and to help. I appreciate Your complete love and concern for me. We give You honor and glory for this blessing. I thank You for You care for me.
Amen
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Keep Your Minds and Hearts
17 09 2015Be full of joy i
n the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy. Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon. Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected .Do what you learned and received from me, what I told you, and what you saw me do. And the God who gives peace will be with you. Philippians 4:4-9
This passage of scripture has blessed me over and over again. During different seasons of my life, the Holy Spirit is gracious enough to remind me where our focus should be in daily living. We are so inundated with things that don’t reflect God, His word or His love. It is a source of discouragement, anxiety and depression if you choose to stay focused on it. Our God provides a perfect place for guiding our thoughts and our actions. It is a place where truth and peace abide for His children. With our focus on Him, we can leave fear behind and walk with His peace in our hearts.
Dear Heavenly Father: I thank You for this day. I thank You for all the blessings that have allowed me to come to this point in my life. As I move forward, I want to be focused on the truth of your word, which provides guidance and peace for each step in my life. Lord, where I have fallen short I ask for your merciful forgiveness. I am thankful for the promise of peace as I stay focused on You. Have your light and your love to shine bright today every place I go. In Jesus name, Amen
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Tags: Philppians 4:4-9, Renewal Comes
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Do You See What God Sees
15 09 2015
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. Jeremiah 29:11
A vision of what is possible may come at different phases in our lives. In youth, we may envision our lives with an abundance to live happy, prosperous lives. As we age and make choices, the possibilities of what we can achieve seems to get smaller or larger based our vision. I am thankful to God who has a Kingdom view of our lives as our Creator and our Heavenly Father. He sees all of the gifts and talents that dwell within. He sees what lies ahead and His Holy Spirit can lead us toward the bright purpose He has for each of us. We should each seek to see what God sees. Knowing His love for us is great and that His purpose for us is for good. We praise God for His love, His grace and His direction for our lives.
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Stay in Faith
14 09 2015
Terri in Barcelona
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 New Living Translation
You may be in a season where situations of what you see and hear seem so contrary to the desires for our lives. Brokenness in relationships, finances, jobs and health seem so common place. As believers we are compelled to stay in faith. It is easy to say our trust is in the Lord, when everything is moving along fine. The challenge comes when we appear to be troubled on every side. Is our first response to recall the promises of God? Do we remember that He will supply our needs, or that He will keep us in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him? Do we remember that He said that He would rebuke the devourer for our sakes? Do we know in our heart that Jesus is our Healer? Do we walk in the knowledge that He is God and He is in Control? I am working on basing my first response on His word. Staying in faith He provides the strength, courage and peace that we need. He is faithful to be with us every step of the way. We give Him the Honor and the Glory for each blessing.
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Pressing Onward
11 09 2015
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
It is time to move forward in what God is calling us to do. He has put it on your heart. He has given you the vision of the road ahead and it is moving day. You may have unpacked all of your things, expecting an extended stay where you are but it is time to move onward. He is calling us to move forward in our purpose. We can’t wallow in procrastination. We should not be swept up in the emotion of past disappointment and the spirit of fear is not of God. It is time to move forward. You may have wanted a full itinerary of the journey but we are required to step out on faith. We are pressing onward in wisdom and listening for His leading. He is careful to direct our path to make the next steps forward.
Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for GOD’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5-6 Msg.
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Categories : ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE
A Sound Mind
2 09 2015
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
I am so thankful that the Lord provides a sound mind for our journey. The enemy comes to kill and destroy but Jesus, our Savior came to provide abundant life. The spirit of fear that fuels anxiety and despair is not of God. We can reject fear and open our hearts to God’s power of love and peace. His perfect peace can keep our mind, body and soul. His perfect peace can sustain us even during the most difficult circumstance. His perfect peace provides nourishment for our spirits and gives us strength to move forward. We can reject fear and embrace the Love that Jesus has for us today. God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power and of love and a sound mind.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:3-4
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Just Keep Doing It!
28 08 2015
So speak encouraging words to one another.
Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this,
no one left out,
no one left behind.
I know you’re already doing this;
just keep on doing it.
I Thessalonians 5:11
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Hiking Season
26 08 2015
Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:4-5
This season is full of twists and turns, with some sharp bends in the road that I did not see what was around the corner. Our path is a journey that I have likened more to hiking in a mountain forest than a Sunday walk in the park. As believers we are challenged to seek God’s leading and to listen for the guiding of the Holy Spirit, who provides the gentle whispering winds of which way to go. The path is rugged, requiring strong muscles of faith in our legs, in our hearts and minds to continue to move forward. We have to remember to breathe in and out, creating more opportunities for our heart muscle to become stronger. We have to use all of our senses, listening for God in unfamiliar territory and careful to avoid the stench of discouragement. We have to reach out to others who can help us along the way and take every opportunity to encourage each other in the Lord. We may meet strangers along the path creating an open door for others to join the journey. Using our love with His light, they are more apt to walk the path with us. The enemy may desire to sift us like wheat but Jesus has prayed for us that our faith would endure and that we would not give in or give out. Our savior has prayed for us that our Faith would not fail. We are encouraged to stay on the path, even when it is hard, when it is dark and even when we are tired. We can be assured even in uncertainty of the next stretch on the journey, our God promises to be with us every step of the way and that victory is at the end of the road.
“Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.” Luke 22:31-32
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Tags: Hiking Season, Luke 22:31-32, Psalm 25:4-5
Categories : ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE
He is my strength!
21 08 2015 
The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant; I give thanks to him with my song. Psalms 28:7
I need the Lord’s strength to empower my life. On the mountaintop and in the valley, He provides supernatural strength for living. He provides peace in the midst of the storm and He keeps my mind and my heart whole and functioning. He is my strength. He is my peace. He is my Savior. I praise His Holy name for these blessings.
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