God love you, I love you and you are formed for his use!
Saturday, September 17, 2016
You are valued, loved and important!
Hi friends, it's too easy to be defined by the circumstances of life. I am writing today to tell you Regardless of your circumstance past or present you are a treasure in the arms of Christ! The world may tell you you're worthless, but God says you're worth it ! He was thinking of you when he died on the cross . You might say that was 2000 years ago is his love still available ? Absolutely, yes he is ready and waiting for you . Remember, you are loved Valued and important. The Lord formed You're in most being! He cares for you, he is a faithful friend that sticks closer than a brother.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Friday, July 29, 2016
The power of gratitude!
Hi friends ,
It's not always easy to smile in the middle of your darkest days , but gratitude is essential to getting tbrough life's challenges! What do you think Paul was talking about in romans when he wrote: 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:3–5
It's not always easy to smile in the middle of your darkest days , but gratitude is essential to getting tbrough life's challenges! What do you think Paul was talking about in romans when he wrote: 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:3–5
It seems every day God sends us Little reminders to be grateful for what we have and for his love. For example, I learned of a young lady with disabilities more severe than mine who doesn't have the resources for a needed new wheelchair . Gratitude is a choice not a luxury for The good times! No, I am not saying that we have to be happy/joyful all the time but we are responsible for our own happiness . Every day you know you have the choice either to be grateful for what you have or be absolutely miserable The choice is yours… choose wisely. Every life is Formed For His Use.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Finding God's sovereignty In Suffering!
Hi Friends,
I have Pondered The question of healing for very long time. I have come to realize that God allows some suffering to help us grow in our relationship with him... Take The apostle Paul for example, He had his site taken away for several days,then God restored it! I think a lot of us including myself, forget that Saul was Paul's name before he had this conversion experience… He persecuted Much of the early church . My point in saying this is that God's power is made perfect in weakness , Paul writes" And he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, because the power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore rather I will boast most gladly in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may reside in me. 10 Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in calamities, in persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9–10
I have Pondered The question of healing for very long time. I have come to realize that God allows some suffering to help us grow in our relationship with him... Take The apostle Paul for example, He had his site taken away for several days,then God restored it! I think a lot of us including myself, forget that Saul was Paul's name before he had this conversion experience… He persecuted Much of the early church . My point in saying this is that God's power is made perfect in weakness , Paul writes" And he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, because the power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore rather I will boast most gladly in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may reside in me. 10 Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in calamities, in persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9–10
You might be thinking how does this apply to my life? Or maybe you have prayed for healing and don't understand why it hasn't happened. I get that , I have been there too... I digress , I can't explain why God allows suffering, but as I heard it said" sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves." What kind of things does God want to accomplish in your circumstance? I believe He wants us to see our circumstances as opportunities rather then another weight to carry. I hope this can encourage you today!
Friday, June 10, 2016
Friday, November 6, 2015
Take off your grave clothes!
Hi friends, what are you allowing yourself to be clothed in? Often times we clothe ourselves with sorrow and sin. The Lord came to give us hope and eternal life. However, we would rather wallow in self pity and sorrow reflecting on the past and it's pain. Remember when Jesus called Lazarus to come out of the grave? He simply said "Lazarus come out". Then Jesus instructed the people around him to take off The grave clothes that Lazarus was bound in. Keep in mind that Jesus is the One who sets people free, now maybe you were not in a grave but you still feel bound hy Sin and shame. I want to challenge you take off your grave clothes! Don't try and do it in your own effort because The Holy Spirit has called you by name and will set you free from what ever is binding you! Whether it's an addiction or your own brokenness he is ready and waiting to see you come out and be set free by his power and mercy! Remember friends every life is formed for his use! Today's thoughts are taken from John 11:43&44
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