“Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Revelation 5:13 (NIV)
When I look back over my life there have been many times I thought I would not see the light of the next day. Yet, Jesus wrapped me in His blessings and glimmers every time. It is easier to stay in the moment of this day when we recognize the blessings leading up to the …
I love how God blesses us upon waking with birdsong and bright light. We come out of the darkness of night and into the glorious beauty of rising again with God. Let us not be too tight on our schedules that we do not have time to set the tone for the day with God …
The Hebrew word for waiting is qavah, which means to hope for, to be expectant and to bind together as a cord with patience. Waiting for God to move, change circumstances, heal, or act on something requires patience. Patiently waiting binds together or intertwines to make the wait sustainable. God uses that time to work …
It is the season of thankfulness. No matter how bad, difficult, tiring, or catastrophic life has been so far the good outweighs them. Rake the dead leaves of the past away and make note of the good things that have happened. Write, call, or visit those who showed up in your darkest hour and give …
Let us be thankful for God’s creation and all that it gives for us to survive. There are plants for every disease, food sources, and, gifts of survival in the beauty that soothes. The oceans cleanse and provide. The earth breathes wisdom from the ancients. It speaks of hope, love, brutal realities, and Be grateful …
A grateful heart resonates with the love of God. To wake in pain yet still give thanks for the gift of rising another day is to feel blessed no matter the struggle. A thankful snuggle with my dog at the end of a long tiring day makes me smile at the blessing of unconditional love. …
The memories of the Last Supper of Jesus stands the test of time. May it still resonate with us as we prepare to gather for Thanksgiving. Jesus knew what was coming yet he did not fret, wring his hands stressfully, pace, overthink, nor did he succumb to panic. Instead, he prayed to the Father then …
Taking time to notice the blessings instead of the problems keeps us focused on thankfulness. Life is unpredictable. Problems overwhelm. Appreciating even the simplest of goodness with gratitude guards your heart from turning hateful. Seek blessings. Give grace.
The gaze of God captures our innermost essence. Holy eyes are always upon us seeking, protecting, loving, planning, and providing. When we remain focused on the way Jesus lived and interacted with others on earth we learn the ways of God. To give God our full attention is an act of faithfulness. When we allow …
When we have a close relationship with Jesus we see the world, people, nature, and animals through His eyes and not ours. Seek that kind of relationship. Search for the bigger picture. The genuine heart of it all is not fake. The heart shows true and pure intentions. Is your heart resonating pretense, judgement, or …
