Good Works

11 11 2014

We are designed for Good Works!

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For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.  Ephesians 2:10 NLT

 

We were created to do good works.  Both you and I, and all of God’s children have a specific purpose to do things that are good and righteous.  This purpose is an assignment tailored by God for each of us that began at the beginning of time.  Just think….  Even before you were born a blueprint was in place for the masterpiece creation that is you.  Not just the color of your hair or the tone of your skin but the deep desire in your being to help others.  It is a gift and purpose from God that is ignited when we accept Christ in our lives.   You may have the capacity to lend a helping hand, to care…

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Strong and Brave

6 11 2014

DSCF0778Be strong and •brave [courageous; resolute]. Be •sure [careful] to obey all the •teachings [law] my servant Moses •gave [commanded] you. If you •follow them exactly [do not turn from it to the right or to the left], you will be successful in everything you do. Joshua 1:7 EXB

Brave. Courageous. Resolute. Each of these words is a vivid attribute for Joshua to embrace as He faced leading God’s people after the death of Moses. Joshua was called to be strong and brave, disciplined and careful to follow God’s commandments. Success was promised if He was able to follow God’s leading on the path ahead. This was Joshua’s calling and at some level all of us are called to be both strong and courageous. We need to be strong, even when we are tempted to be weak or afraid. We may be called to step out on faith to do things that we could not have imagined. But when God is calling and leading, we must gather all the strength, we can muster to take the next step. Moving forward, we can be careful to listen for His voice and His direction. He promised to be with us each step of the way. We will be diligent and faithful to follow His Word that provides His wisdom and His will for our lives. With the Lord’s leading, we can be strong and brave.


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Heavy Load

30 10 2014

Lighthouse on the lakeCast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.  Psalm 55:22

Living in world full of people, we experience many things in life. As followers of Christ, we are always compelled to respond with our faith and trust in God.   No matter what the situation, its magnitude and size, our Heavenly Father is greater than anything we face. Some challenges arrive on our doorstep, as a heavy load that burdens our hearts and minds. The weight sometimes clouds our vision and moves us in the wrong direction. I believe heavy loads are God’s area of expertise to help us. We can cast our care on him for He loves and cares for us. The all knowing God is able to work things out for our good. Our Father also provides a God-given peace along the way. Whatever we face today we can turn over our problems, our cares and even our heavy loads to God and leave them in His capable and loving hands.

Follow My teachings and learn from Me. I am gentle and do not have pride. You will have rest for your souls. For My way of carrying a load is easy and My load is not heavy. Matthew 11:29-30


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Close and Closer

27 10 2014

Walking in thanksCome close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. James 4:8 NLV

We want to stay close to the Savior. He is the source of our strength, peace and joy. Daily living can create distance if we allow the noise of our lives to overwhelm us. Careers, work, school, family and the incessant breaking news can leave us feeling weary, if we let it. Staying close and connected to the Savior can keep us fueled and thriving when we need it most. Avoiding the pitfalls of unforgiveness, bitterness and sin can create unnecessary wedges between where we are and where we need to be. Coming closer is actively eliminating things that can come between us and God. We may need to reach out to Him for strength. We may need to talk to Him in prayer about what is on our heart. We may need to ask for forgiveness for shortcomings. We may need to spend more time reading and meditating His Word. Whatever it is that we need to do to come closer, He is available and waiting for us to take those steps toward Him. If you are in a place, where you think you are far away, a simple step of turning toward Him puts you in the right direction. Reaching out to Him, the Savior can meet us right where we are. We want and need to stay close to Jesus. Staying close to Him is a safe place and the best place for blessed living.


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Showing Himself Strong

24 10 2014

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For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. II Chronicles 6:9

 

My heart is filled with praise for our Heavenly Father who continues to show Himself strong in our lives. He provides healing, strength and protection in the midst of all that surrounds us.  He is the fence that encircles our minds, bodies and souls.  He provides peace that surpasses all understanding.  We give Him praise for the blessings that continue to manifest in response to His Word.  He shows Himself strong.

 

Show Yourself Mighty

Show Yourself Strong

Show Yourself Awesome in the midst of the storm

In the time of trouble, HE will give us a song  – Albert Jamison, songwriter


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All the Glory

23 10 2014

Sun RaysBe exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth. Psalms 57:5

We give God all the glory! We give Him all the Praise!  We are so thankful for how the Lord manifests himself in our lives.  He provides blessings above and beyond all that we can ask or think.  He is so faithful to attend to our needs and He makes a way for us in a manner beyond our imagination.  We give Him praise.  Our situations are not a surprise to Him.  He is the one that orders our steps and guides our path.  At times we may find our self in unfathomable crisis but we are never alone.  He is with us and we are compelled always to stand in faith.  Our trust should always be in Him.  Believing, trusting and praising God in expectancy of His blessings in our lives.  He is worthy of our trust.  He is worthy of all our praise.  We give God all the Glory.


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My Rock

17 10 2014

Arizona Hills by Lori 2012 I love you, LORD; you are my strength.
 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.
I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise,
and he saved me from my enemies. Psalm 18:1-3 NLT

The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress. We need a firm foundation for our lives and for our living. In Him, we live in safety. He is our fortress. The world offers a shifting landscape but the Lord provides firm footing and a safe place. No matter what we are facing, we can depend on Him. He is God. He is our strong tower, a place of refuge and a place of protection. We give honor and praise to our Heavenly Father for these blessings that surround us. We thank Him for guided steps and guided thinking. We thank Him for an inclined heart to His will and His ways. In His will, we are safe and protected. The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress.

I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:1-2 NLT


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Fear Not

16 10 2014

Barcelona 2013 032For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

II Timothy 1:7

 

The Spirit of Fear is not of Him.  Fear is a strong emotion that we have experienced at one time or another.  It emanates from a perceived threat and changes our thinking, our behavior and even how our body works.  It can be a strong immobilizing factor if we don’t recognize its source.  This passage reminds us that it is not of God.  As His children, we are compelled to put our trust in the Lord, to have faith and to reject fear.  His promises to us are contrary to the fear that we may have concerning our safety, our health, our finances, our lives.  We must put our faith in God.

He gives us Power and Love. As His children, he provides power and love to overcome the challenges of daily living.  He gives us the strength to face whatever is ahead. His power is gives us the strength to stand tall in the face of adversity.  In the most difficult situations, we must continue to respond in love.  Even when uncertainty is on the rise, we can live strong and with love.  We must put our faith in God.

He gives us a Sound Mind.  We are thankful to God that we are able to keep sound thinking, sound decision making as He guides our steps.   Even when we are challenged on every side, we will discipline our thinking not to embrace fear that is not based on His Word.  We will keep our faith in God.  He is well able and our faith is in Him.

We are thanking God for His power and love and a sound mind.   We will not fear.  Our trust is in the Lord.


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A Present Help

15 10 2014

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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1

He is our refuge.  In the midst of a storm, He is a place where we can find peace and protection.  A refuge is a place of safety, when trouble seems to surround us.  In Him, we can find a place of covering for our hearts and minds in every situation.  We thank you Lord for you are our refuge.

He is our strength.  His strength is perfected in our weakness.  We can look to Him for the added strength we need to face what is ahead.  He gives us the renewed will and power to face the challenges of the day.  We thank you God for your perfect strength.

He is our present help.  The Lord provides help that is complete.  His blessings provide for every need.  He supplies all of our needs.  Healing, deliverance, salvation and guidance are all available to His children.  We thank God for His present, right now help.

We are seeking and praising you for your refuge, strength and present help today and for the days ahead.


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Great is His Mercy

14 10 2014

DSC02667The faithful love of the Lord never ends!, His mercies never cease.

Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23

The Lord’s mercy is renewed each morning. We can start a new day with a fresh supply of mercy from our Heavenly Father.  I am so thankful for His mercy that allows me to experience His blessings even though I don’t deserve it.  I am so thankful for His grace that gives me unmerited access to be in relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.  I thank and praise His name for His grace and His mercy that blanket my life in ways beyond my imagination. I am so humbled by His attention to my life.  We thank and praise Him for His mercy.  We bless His name for His grace.  The Lord is merciful, loving and kind and we are thankful.

Great is Your mercy towards me Your loving kindness towards me Your tender mercy, I see Day after day

Forever faithful towards Always providing for me Great is Your mercy towards me Great is Your grace

Excerpt “Great is Your Mercy” written by Donald James Moen


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