Terri's Wellspring

God our Father loved us and by his kindness gave us everlasting encouragement and good hope. Together with our Lord Jesus Christ, may he encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.   I Thessalonians 2:16 – 17 God’s (Word Translation)

As children of God, we can approach each day with good hope. We have so many things to be thankful for in our lives – grace, mercy and God’s everlasting encouragement. As we travel on life’s journey, we can walk with confidence that God loves us, there is a divine purpose for our lives and that our Father is available to help us along the way.

Dear Father-

I am encouraged to serve You and to
do Your will in my life. I have hope in my heart as I continue on my journey.
You are God our Father and I thank You for Your grace and love for me. I am so
thankful for the blessings of peace, joy and contentment along the way. I am
encouraged with each step to walk with You. Thank You for the blessing of the
journey. I am encouraged.

Amen

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. Psalm 19 1- 2

Evidence of God’s creativity is all around us.  It’s reflective in so many ways within the precious earth that we live.  In things big and small we can see the marvelous work of our sovereign God.  In the last twenty-four hours, I have witnessed the beautiful display of God’s hands – plants and animals, the large roar of the waves of the ocean and the faithfulness of the sunrise.  Many of these things we take for granted, leading our busy lives.  Taking the time to witness His handiwork is a blessing.  To know that the same God who made the earth, made each of us is remarkable to me.  What a marvelous Artist and Craftsman – God is in our lives.

Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless.    Philippians 2:14 – 16  (New Living Translation)

“This Little Light of Mine” is a timeless children’s favorite.  The song has several familiar verses reminding us about the importance of letting our light shine.  It is a vital message for the young and the old in today’s dark world.  Just imagine if everyone were committed to being a light in their homes, work and relationships.  What if we used our words to build people up, being a positive influence and eliminated complaining?  Just as natural sunlight penetrates the darkness of night when the sunrises, it would transform the world we know.