Hi friends,
Today I was taking a walk in my fluorescent green Walker, and I realized that life is a journey that is meant to be taken one step at a time, one day at a time. Often times we think that life should be a Sprint, but it doesn't work that way! If you hold on to the hands of God every step of the way I guarantee your journey will be successful. Hold on to Jesus and all of the details of your life will be worked out !
Scripture talks about the wide road and the narrow road, many walk on the wide road… Yes it leads to worldly fame and success, but the narrow road that is walked by a few leads to eternal life in Jesus Christ and the true feeling of self-wo so which road will you choose? The Wide Road that will leave you searching for soul satisfaction and self-worth. Or will you choose The narrow road that at 1st will be harder but in the end it leads to satisfaction for your soul and eternal life?
I love you, God loves you and you are formed for his use!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Saved by grace, God rich in mercy
Hi friends,
often times we think that our relationship with Christ is based on what we do. But today I want to challenge your thinking, because it is based on what Christ has done for us! In Scripture it says “it's not by works that we are saved… But through faith!
The work that Jesus Christ has done justifies us in God. In the word there is a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Pharisees says something along the Lines of “thank you God, that I am not like that tax collector and I follow your rules”. While the tax collector beats his chest and says “God please have mercy on me”. Which one walked away justified? The tax collector, because instead of babbling about how good he was he asked God for mercy which is something that God is rich in! Sometimes we think that we have to work for God's mercy, but the fact is that God's mercy is a free gift! Today you can experience that gift for yourself. Remember, that you don't have to earn his mercy. It is yours when you invite him into your heart! I love you, God loves you and you are formed for his use.
often times we think that our relationship with Christ is based on what we do. But today I want to challenge your thinking, because it is based on what Christ has done for us! In Scripture it says “it's not by works that we are saved… But through faith!
The work that Jesus Christ has done justifies us in God. In the word there is a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Pharisees says something along the Lines of “thank you God, that I am not like that tax collector and I follow your rules”. While the tax collector beats his chest and says “God please have mercy on me”. Which one walked away justified? The tax collector, because instead of babbling about how good he was he asked God for mercy which is something that God is rich in! Sometimes we think that we have to work for God's mercy, but the fact is that God's mercy is a free gift! Today you can experience that gift for yourself. Remember, that you don't have to earn his mercy. It is yours when you invite him into your heart! I love you, God loves you and you are formed for his use.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Searching for a Miracle
Everyone is searching for a miracle. True “Miracles “ are not found in anything this world has to offer. So let us begin on journey finding your miracle whether you are the parent of a differently – abled child, or maybe a spouse. Perhaps you’re a doctor, a lawyer or an individual looking for hope and a place in this world.
Here is five simple questions that will help you find the peace you are longing for: Why? How can this be good? Where is the miracle? What is the plan?
Why? Was a question I asked a lot growing up with cerebral Palsy.
I soon found out that it was for Gods glory, when I read John chapter 9 verses 1-3” As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
How can this be Good?
God Promises us in Romans 8:28, that He will work all things together for those who love Him and are called according to his Purpose. Friends we have a purpose in this world to love God and others. I pray that you and me never lose sight of that.
Where is the Miracle?
Sometimes miracles are easy to find and other times you have to search for them. If God doesn’t Give you a miracle He will make you one for someone else.
What’s the plan?
Friends before time began God designed us to have a relationship with Him as our Creator, Father and friend. We have all been created in His image, and he took the punishment for our sin when he stretched his arms out on the cross, to show His love for everyone. Then conquering h death once and for all he raised from the grave. Jeremiah 29:11 declares, “For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord; thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.”
Our final outcome is to spend eternity with him in Heaven.
Maybe you haven’t experienced a personal relationship with Jesus… it is not something earned, in fact it is a free gift we can receive by inviting him into our hearts with a simple prayer, Lord Jesus I invite you into my heart today thank you for taking my sins on your shoulders and dying for me today I am free to live for you... in your sons name amen.
Here is five simple questions that will help you find the peace you are longing for: Why? How can this be good? Where is the miracle? What is the plan?
Why? Was a question I asked a lot growing up with cerebral Palsy.
I soon found out that it was for Gods glory, when I read John chapter 9 verses 1-3” As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
How can this be Good?
God Promises us in Romans 8:28, that He will work all things together for those who love Him and are called according to his Purpose. Friends we have a purpose in this world to love God and others. I pray that you and me never lose sight of that.
Where is the Miracle?
Sometimes miracles are easy to find and other times you have to search for them. If God doesn’t Give you a miracle He will make you one for someone else.
What’s the plan?
Friends before time began God designed us to have a relationship with Him as our Creator, Father and friend. We have all been created in His image, and he took the punishment for our sin when he stretched his arms out on the cross, to show His love for everyone. Then conquering h death once and for all he raised from the grave. Jeremiah 29:11 declares, “For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord; thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.”
Our final outcome is to spend eternity with him in Heaven.
Maybe you haven’t experienced a personal relationship with Jesus… it is not something earned, in fact it is a free gift we can receive by inviting him into our hearts with a simple prayer, Lord Jesus I invite you into my heart today thank you for taking my sins on your shoulders and dying for me today I am free to live for you... in your sons name amen.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Bloom Where You are Planted
How do we bloom where we are planted? We make a conscious effort to stay connected with Jesus; The True Vine. Imagine this: you have 2 plants. You put the first plant in a dark room without water, then you place the second plant outside near the sun and water it regularly. The first one dies because it was disconnected from the constant source of light, it needs to survive.
Staying close to Jesus helped us grow in faith, and we continue to blossom into the people he has called us to be. This enables us to produce much “fruit”.
What do I mean by fruit? the fruit of our life is produced when we allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us, By doing this we are choosing to cooperate with the master gardener in any and every circumstance. Each season in this life yields fruit for God's kingdom, as we continue to keep our focus on him! Some of the most difficult circumstances in this life can be opportunities Of grace and growth, because God uses those times to help us come more and more fruitful.
As we fully rely on God he fills us with strength and Joy... With each season, He is our constant companion, Who loves us, Teaches us and walks with us through life. We Can't accomplish eternal life or spiritual growth on our own. Jesus accomplishes these things in us and through us. Apart from him life is mundane and hopeless. Stay connected with Jesus today, and everyday. He is our strength and power source.
"Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5
Staying close to Jesus helped us grow in faith, and we continue to blossom into the people he has called us to be. This enables us to produce much “fruit”.
What do I mean by fruit? the fruit of our life is produced when we allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us, By doing this we are choosing to cooperate with the master gardener in any and every circumstance. Each season in this life yields fruit for God's kingdom, as we continue to keep our focus on him! Some of the most difficult circumstances in this life can be opportunities Of grace and growth, because God uses those times to help us come more and more fruitful.
As we fully rely on God he fills us with strength and Joy... With each season, He is our constant companion, Who loves us, Teaches us and walks with us through life. We Can't accomplish eternal life or spiritual growth on our own. Jesus accomplishes these things in us and through us. Apart from him life is mundane and hopeless. Stay connected with Jesus today, and everyday. He is our strength and power source.
"Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5
Thursday, October 11, 2012
On the Edge
Do you feel like giving up? Maybe the circumstances of this life have taken you for unexpected spin, right now you are on the edge of giving up, and giving in. You can hope again because the brokenness in this life doesn't determine your final destiny. I'm not going to pretend like I understand exactly what you're going through, but no matter how dire your circumstances may seem, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
Today you might find yourself in the midst of a situation that is leading you around in circles, and you have had just about all you can handle… You don't want to live anymore, Dear one your father in heaven loves you deeply, he knows the number of hairs on your head… When you begin to feel worthless remember this, you are a treasure that is irreplaceable!
Jesus loves you for who you are, come to him with the good, the bad and the ugly details of your life, and he will restore your hopelessness to joy, And your darkness into light.
God loves you, I love you and you are formed for his use!
Today you might find yourself in the midst of a situation that is leading you around in circles, and you have had just about all you can handle… You don't want to live anymore, Dear one your father in heaven loves you deeply, he knows the number of hairs on your head… When you begin to feel worthless remember this, you are a treasure that is irreplaceable!
Jesus loves you for who you are, come to him with the good, the bad and the ugly details of your life, and he will restore your hopelessness to joy, And your darkness into light.
God loves you, I love you and you are formed for his use!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Promise, problem & provision
Are you going through a rough time right now? You can get through it by clinging to the promises of God! Our problems in life don't outweigh God's provision for us in the midst of them. When we are presented with a problem our immediate reaction is to blame God, but instead I have a challenge for you to run to him! Often times when we face a problem we want God to take us out of it immediately, but life doesn't work that way. One of the keys to remembering God's provision in the midst of life's toughest circumstances is prospective. we don't need to try and remain positive through our problems, but we do need to fix our eyes on Jesus he is the one who gives the gift of provision throughout our lives. Remember that there is no problem to big for God his sovereign love will lead you through your darkest days! On your darkest days You Are the Righteousness of God. He Has Created You In His Image.
Today God help me remember that the problems I face don't outweigh your provision for me in the midst of them. Thank you that I am made righteous because of your sacrifice. I know that you are with me in every trial. - amen
Today God help me remember that the problems I face don't outweigh your provision for me in the midst of them. Thank you that I am made righteous because of your sacrifice. I know that you are with me in every trial. - amen
God loves you, I love you and you are Formed For His Use.
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