Fresh Mercy

"The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning."
Lamentations 3:22-23

Don't you love the newness of morning? The dew on the grass? The awakening of the sun? The quiet stillness of the day when you can spend time alone with the Lord in solitude? Oh, what joy rises in our souls as we realize that God's love and mercy are new every morning! Each day is a fresh start, a new chance. Grace washes over us afresh, like the morning dew. Great is His faithfulness!

Prayer for you today:
Lord, allow me to receive Your great mercies as I trust in Your faithfulness, Your goodness. You are the delight of my soul in the land of the living. I surrender all my circumstances this day into Your capable hands. I confess my tendency to let my circumstances prevail, therefore, robbing my joy and hope. Jesus, You are my Hope, my Strong Tower, my Deliverer in whom I trust. Thank You for giving Your life that I might live and have abundant life, not a hopeless one. I give myself to Your encouragement.

Let me know in the deepest parts of my being that You remain when everything else I have trusted in departs. You stick closer than a brother. You are an ever-present help in times of affliction. I return Your love by trusting You. My hope is in You, Lord, my Everlasting Rock. I love You. I wait upon You this day for wisdom, guidance, hope, and enduring love. I love You. Amen.

Blessings on your day
Enjoy the sunshine

Health

"My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever." Psalm 73:26

You body is amazingly resilient, yet terminally fragile. Fashioned by God's lovingly creative hand, it was not designed to last. But you were. That's because you are so much more than your body. But God cares about all of you, your body and your soul. Even if your health fails. He will not. He is near. He hears every prayer, even those you hesitate to pray. Call on Him. His hope and healing reach beyond this life into the next.

Have a super day.
Blessings,

Gift of Love

"The LORD takes delight in his people."Psalm 149:4

God doesn't just like you -- He delights in you. You are so special to Him; He brought you into His salvation so He could spend eternity with you. God loves each of his children in a special way. You aren't just another in a long line of His people. He knows every bit of you, your faithfulness and failures, and loves each part of you "to pieces." We could never earn such love -- it is His special gift to each of us. Let's rejoice in that blessing today.

Father God, put a special message in this friends heart today to let her know with definite assurance that You love her. Help her cry out with confidence, "My God loves me so much." May she also realize that there are others around her, her mate, children, relatives, fellow workers, who let her know that she is loved. May she also reach out and assure these same people that they are loved by her. Since You are love, allow her to want to be love to those around her. For those that may be hurting and the loss of someone dear is so much today, give her an extra measure of strength today and show her that she is loved by You and those that surround her. In Jesus name, Amen

Have a super day. Show an extra measure of love and kindness today.
Enjoy the sunshine, warmer weather and the robins singing.
Blessings,

Friday's Challenge

This Weekend's Challenge

I will start each day with the Lord, committing all my plans to Him.
I will not hide my faith; help me to show it not only with words but with actions too.

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3

My prayer for you this weekend:

I pray that people in your home, your neighborhood, your church, your workplace, your hobbies, and your recreational pursuits know that you are trying to serve God. I pray God will show you specifically where you can be a brighter light and be a more effective witness to others.

Have a super weekend.
Let me know how your challenge is going.

See you in church this weekend

Blessings,

Ambition

"Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58

Simply defined, ambition means determination to succeed. That's a positive thing -- essential, in fact, to accomplishing God's will and purpose for your life. It helps you look past the obstacles in your path -- age, health, education, lack of finances, etc. -- to the prize waiting on the other side. God wants you to be determined, even ambitious. He's given you that inner motivation to help you complete the task He's assigned to you. Thank Him for it!

Are you completing the task God has for you? Do you know what that task might be?
Be still and listen. He will tell you what that is.....
Blessings on your Thursday,

The Joy Set before Me

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2

Jesus walked through many seasons in His ministry here on earth. He walked through seasons of great favor, when crowds flocked to Him and when voices cried out, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" But He also walked through seasons of ultimate rejections as He headed up Golgotha's hill. We will go through good times and bad, but, like Jesus, we can say, "But for the joy set before me . . . I will endure."

How do we shift from one project to the next? One phase of life to the next? We can move forward with joy leading the way when we realize that God is the Giver of the seasons. He designed them and showers us with blessings as we move through each one, even the tough ones! Good news! Change is always around the bend. Oh, the joy of knowing the hard times won't last.

Have a super day in the Lord. It is cold outside, BUT the sun is shining and the warmer temps are on the way. Praise God!!
Blessings

Learning

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you."
Psalm 32:8

To learn, you have to listen. Are you really listening to what God is trying to teach you? Whether it's reading the Bible, listening to a message at church, or receiving counsel from someone who is farther down the road of faith than you happen to be, there is always more to learn. Prepare your heart with prayer. Ask God to help you clearly understand what you need to learn and then act on what you hear.

My Prayer for YOU today:

Lord, heighten her spiritual senses to
see that which is not visible
hear that which is not audible
sense that which is not tangible
believe that which is unbelievable.
Teach her to sort through
the noises of this world to
hear and discern Your powerful,
wonderful, pure, precious voice.

Bundle up and stay warm. Hear God's voice to you today. What is he saying to you? Do you hear Him? Are you willing to do what He might be asking you to do? Think about it......
Blessings,

Contentment

"Now godliness with contentment is great pain."

1 Timothy 6:6

Paul warned Timothy against false teachers who wanted to use the church for financial gain. If these people were looking for security, they were on the wrong track. Money, which comes and goes, never brings real protection. Our security lies in God's provision. Whether or not we have a large bank account, we can feel content in Jesus. The One who brought us into the world will never forget we require food, clothing, and all the rest. When we truly trust in Jesus, contentment is sure to follow.

Look to the Shepherd

"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want."

Psalm 23:1

No matter what your physical circumstances, if Jesus is your Shepherd, you never have to want spiritually. No matter what the world throws at you, you can be at peace. No fear overcomes those who follow the Shepherd as their King. He guides them through every trial, leading them faithfully into an eternity with Him. Are you lacking contentment today? Look to the Shepherd for peace.

Blessings on the start of a new week.

I pray you will be blessed this week, but also be a blessing to those you may come in contact with.

Friday's Challenge

This Weekend's Challenge

I will look for opportunities to give of myself without expecting anything in return.

"Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back." Luke 6:30

Jesus summed up the entire Bible by telling us to love God and love others. Look for ways to share God's love with those around you.
Be intentional. Write down some ideas and go for it!!

Have a super weekend.

Let me know how your challenge is going.
See you in church this weekend
Blessings

Guidance

"Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left." Isaiah 30:21

When we need answers, we often say we are "seeking God." And yet, we need not seek Him since He is ever near. Nor are we seeking answers from God, for He has already given us the answers we need. Instead, we are seeking to hear those answers, to tune out the busy thoughts and preconceived notions we carry with us. If you need answers, ask God to help you listen and discern, to open your ears to hear His voice that was there all along.

Be still and listen....
Blessings