Journal Entries have often times included lover letters to God. These are personal conversations with and prayers to the Father in Heaven.
Life is about learning. Each day presents us with beauty, wrong decisions, grace, choices that reflect the world or God, free will, and the ability to navigate evil with good. Some days get to us with overwhelming chaos and if we carefully flow with God our faith roots grow deeper. Some days the beauty blooms
The people, even the 12, wanted every ounce of knowledge from Jesus. It was His mission. He knew it and every ounce of His being was to save people to God. Yet, one of the biggest lessons we are to learn for today is that Jesus did not give in to burn out. While the
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In relationships trust is imperative otherwise love becomes an impulsive chase. In our relationship with Jesus we know He lives within. Jesus knows what calms us down and what riles us up. We may not see Him at work, but Jesus works on our behalf all day and all night for our greater good. As
Our well being and God’s glory go hand in hand. In your trials of this earth you are not alone. Jesus already has it figured out. Keep praying, stay alert, stay in the Word, and let His peace fall on you like a cleansing rain. Your patience and God’s timing are connected. Do not go
There is always new growth after a difficult season. The lessons we learn may not be apparent right away, however one day you will notice the change, one season at a time. We might be cut down to a stump, but when we allow God to work on our heart, show us the way forward,
When we are given a gift from God it is eternal. I learned this when I was in the hospital with acute respiratory distress, sepsis, and 3 types of pneumonia’s. The night I crashed, I aspirated and the ability to swallow along with vocal cord paresis became a problem that resolved by the grace of
God is always present in our lives. When things are going great it is always easy to put into practice our faithfulness, willingness, and bless others. When it is not we seem to slack off into distractions, bad attitudes, questioning, or self absorption. It is there we need to seek Holy the most in order
Do you anchor yourself for each day in God’s Word? It really is a necessity in order to prepare for unknown situations, emergency circumstances, dealing with rudeness, lies of the world, and see the blessings sent to us throughout the day. In deep waters boats must have a reliable anchor in order to stay where
What are you seeking? Fame, fortune, freedom, or just a comfortable life? It all comes with a price. The choices are simple. Selfishness leads to a lifestyle of doing what you want without regard for how it affects others thereby creating an attitude centered upon lack of caring. Humbly doing the right thing even when
Your story on earth is not over yet. Stay focused. Pay attention. Allow God to lead the way and follow with a thankful attitude. Life’s greatest adventure is through your next dark valley. Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 You are a living story. In faith, hope
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