Good Things

14 06 2016

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Trust Him

8 06 2016

You keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”   Isaiah 26:3-4 

Faith is the evidence of things not seen.  This calls us to imagine our situation in a blessed condition even when things may appear to be so far from our prayer.  We have to continue to say, act and move forward according to God’s promises – even when the bank balance is low, the doctors report is negative or other disappointments may come our way.  Even when we don’t understand, we have to have faith and trust that He is working out for our good. Our faithful Father is working on our behalf and He promises to be with us every step of the way.  Our Trust is in the Lord.

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We’ve Got This

7 06 2016

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

I can meet the challenges of this day. Every leg of my journey is empowered by the Creator. God has made a way for me and my steps are fueled with His strength and incredible power. I can move forward with confidence that I am not alone. As I am focused on Him, my mind stays in peace and my heart is filled with love. I can meet the challenges of this day. Together with the Lord, We’ve got this.  

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New Start

6 06 2016

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. II Corinthians 5:17

 A new morning allows us to turn the page on yesterday and everything that has happened before. We arise with a fresh dose of mercy and grace to carry us forward. I am thankful for a renewed spirit this morning. The Lord has refreshed my eyes and vision for my life and I am thankful. Hearing the preached word and through the testimonies of fellow faith travelers has emboldened me to face the days ahead with more strength and resolve. I am encouraged to walk tall and with purpose. I am moving ahead with a deeper knowing that I am a child of God. As His offspring, I am equipped with what I need and I am never alone. Today is a new start. With a renewed and grateful heart, I am moving forward.

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Stand Strong

2 06 2016

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. I Corinthians 16:13 NLT

We can look to the Lord for strength when we need it. He is a strong tower that provides a place of strength and protection. In Him, we can find respite and a place of refreshing when we feel weak and unable to face what is before us. This is a time to turn to our Heavenly Father to seek His presence. We can find renewal in His presence. We can find joy in His presence. In Him we can find peace. We seek Him today for He is all powerful and all knowing. I am so thankful He knows all about us and continues to love us and provides for us what we need. We want to use His tools of powerful faith and righteousness to stand strong and to live strong. In Him we can walk in our purpose and achieve the assignment of our hands. We are thankful for His strength that is available to us to stand strong.

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And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels. Ephesians 6:10-12 MSG





With All Your Heart

31 05 2016

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Another Day

27 05 2016

 This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalm 118:24

 I am blessed with another day.  I have another opportunity to be surrounded by God’s love.  The Creator’s grace and mercy are all around my life and my circumstances.  Nothing is a surprise to the Author and Finisher of my faith.  Everything is covered by the one who gave His life for me.  I am blessed and I am grateful for today.  I will honor today with a heart of gratitude and expectation that He is with me.  He is watching over me.  He is guiding my steps.  I am listening closely to His leading.  I am blessed with this day and I am ready for the day to unfold. 

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Fear Not and Trust Him

26 05 2016

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  II Timothy 1:7

 

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Self-Control

24 05 2016

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22 – 23

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Self-Control is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. It is a gift that is available to God’s children. Self-control helps us to make consistent good decisions to help us reach our goals. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I can release procrastination, bad food choices, erratic exercise and other bad habits that keep me from being at my best. Nurturing self-control and discipline can keep me to move forward, strong and focused. I am thankful that the Holy Spirit dwells me and when I open my heart and mind love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control will flow.