This is the Day

28 06 2016

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6

 The Creator was gracious when time was divided into daily doses. Twenty-four hour cycles allow us to plan and experience life in manageable segments. At times we are anxious to see down the road, what will happen a year from now, a week from now and even anticipate what will happen tomorrow. Thankfully, we do not have a crystal ball to see ahead. Today is a day of trusting. It’s a day of listening for direction. It’s a day of knowing that the Lord is able to keep us despite any uncertainty. We can take life one day at a time recognizing that the every detail of our lives is working together for our good. We can experience one day at a time with the Lord.

 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28

DSC02697





Good Plans

27 06 2016

jeremiah 29





Focused In

24 06 2016

Think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Proverbs 3:6

 On the journey to purpose distraction happens. Life happens with a lot of noise along the way. Some days it is hard to hear the Holy Spirit’s leading without taking a moment to tune in and to shut out the happenings of the day. The Holy Spirit is speaking; seeking to guide us in our steps forward. It’s a good time to close our eyes, clear our minds and listen. The Holy Spirit gives a message of peace, love and instruction. The Holy Spirit leads us to take the higher road and better ways of living. Taking the time to listen and to abide to His leading empowers us to move forward focused on the path into purpose.

 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9

focus on Jesus

 





Soar with New Strength

23 06 2016

Isaiah 40_31





Celebrate

22 06 2016

Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute!

Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.

Philippians 4:4-9 MSG

Lifted hands





Look to Jesus

21 06 2016

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6-7

We can look to our Savior when we need help. When we need guidance, He can provide direction. When we need peace, we can focus on Him and calm will come. When we need rejuvenation, He can provide a renewed spirit. I am so thankful that He is always available to talk and to provide for our needs. We can honor His faithfulness to us through a dedicated life to His ways and His purpose for our living. His love for us deserves our faithful response with a grateful heart. We can look to Jesus when we need Him.

DSC_0288 (2)_Walking in Rome





Praise in the Middle

20 06 2016

I will praise the Lord at all times.

I will constantly speak his praises.

I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.

Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.

Psalm 34:1-3

Our God is Great and well-deserving of our continuous praise. I find my best days are when I start and finish the day with the Lord’s goodness on my heart and mind. With a song in my heart about His faithfulness, His greatness and His love for me, it is difficult to let discouragement in my day. Some days may be more difficult than others but when we surround ourselves with His word, His praises on our lips, His songs of praise, He is faithful to encourage our hearts. This is true even in the middle of great challenges. He is faithful to deliver us of fear and to provide the peace we need for blessed living. Bless His Holy Name.

DSC03513

With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever, Psalm 86:12

 





Keep Pressing

17 06 2016

Philippians 3_14 pic





Everything

16 06 2016

romans 8_26





Keep Hope Alive

15 06 2016

Romans 15_ 13 candles