Saturday, April 30, 2011

God is so good! What a beautiful spring day. Crisp air and bright sunshine for now with summer creeping around the corner. What a joy to be able to be home right now to enjoy simple pleasures of cooking and gardening. Nothing is taken for granted in this household. God is the center and the being for everything and He is our number one focus. The more we search God and His truth, the less distracted we become. The less complicated our life is. I used to take so much for granted and now I cherish the smallest of things. I really do pray the Lord opens your eyes too if you were living the life like I was. I was working and working to pay my bills that I created. The opulent lifestyle was my reward for working hard. My "things" were a result of all my blessings. I allowed people to treat me a certain way that was not respectful to me and yet it was accepted because it was considered the workplace and I had bills to pay. I really honestly began to see it as modern day slavery. Companies using the economy as a reason for everything. My pay cut and heavy demands of more work in order for them to cut back in other areas. I longed for the days of when I enjoyed what I was doing for a living. I was truly blessed with a wonderful opportunity 20 years ago and thrived. I was natural in sales and in management. I was successful and content. But over the course of time, my spirit became broken and I was no longer happy. I felt trapped and used. I felt enslaved to my things and lifestyle and no longer felt like I had choices. I thank the good Lord for delivering me and rescuing me from a life that was killing me inside and out. Our road has been very hard and not always easy. I had to sell things I earned and was told to scale back. I had my own car since I was 17 and to be without for the first time is very humbling. But when I asked the Lord to save me I meant it and it was at any cost. My happiness is no longer drawn from my handbags and my shiny BMW's. My joy comes from my obedience in the Lord. My love of Him and my trust in Him. My blessed assurance is what drives me now....not the latest Fendi or Tiffany bracelet. But that is just me. I believe our success, when kept in perspective, is from God. So I have learned much about myself during this year long journey. I am happy with less. I am at peace with myself. And I lift you up in prayer so that you too are at your happiest. God bless and keep you this weekend!

Micah: Chapter 7

Friday, April 29, 2011

The end of another month and another quarter. Life will just pass you by if you let it. I love to keep each day as its own and really live it to God's fullness. I urge you to simply give the day to Him and then live it for the present, the now. My friend said she has been trying to do it as well and feels calmer and feels like each day has more meaning. I know exactly what she means. I wake up and I think what is on the agenda for the day and I tackle it 100%. Each day is a gift from Him and I cherish them and make each count with purpose. I urge you to try to do away with your lists and TO DO's and try to make a new organized plan. Make it about someone else today. Make today's list have a deeper meaning than just food shopping and washing your delicates. Try a list that goes something like this...............

Today's To Do List:

Give it to God.

Love someone today.

Encourage someone today.

Thank someone today.

Tell someone you love, "I Love You."

Volunteer today.

"For this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. "

Psalm 118:24

"Great is his faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning."

Lamentations 3:23

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Surrender your will to God and He will take over and make your life wondrous. Commit your ways to Him and He will grant your heart's desires. I know He can for He did this very thing for me. I never knew the true ness of surrendering all of oneself to God. I always held on to a part of me or a part of my life I wanted to still control. Whether it be finances or people. But He asked me to put away those things that I slowly placed before Him and it was a very hard journey as I leaned on Him and not my own understanding. It will be almost a year since that day the Lord asked me to trust Him and leave the only life I knew to follow Him. I feel whole and healthy and content with my life as it is now. It is simple and easy without distractions. No more noise. Quiet and stillness that is of peace. So I am humble today and thankful to my Lord today for His faithfulness and love to me. His promises are true and I love Him for it. I dedicate this blog each and every day to Him for He is the center of my everything. Be blessed!

Proverbs 3:5

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Count it all joy. Whatever you face today. I believe with all my heart that Jesus loves me and wants only what is best for me. That means even when I am waiting or suffering, He loves me and is there with me. He brings me blessed assurance and such comfort. I rejoice in it all. Life was never promised to be easier if I gave it to God. My husband and I pray for those that have back slidden and have chosen to live their own life because with God it wasn't what they thought it would be. They thought God was going to instantly bless them and make their lives easy and breezy and it simply is not the case. For those I have watched stray, I love them. I pray for them and then I continue to live my life. It was the best advice I was ever given and I pass it on to you. Living your life is the greatest testimony you can give someone that has fallen from their walk. If you simply live for God, your life will display better than what your words can. So for those of you who have a backslidden spouse, parent, sibling, child, friend.....love them, pray for them, be there for them when they need you. Help be the one that glorifies God and leads them back to the truth. Amen?!

James 1:2

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

God will intercede for you in every situation you face if you let Him. He will navigate you through life's troubled paths and calm any stormy seas. He can do all that for you and me. I know it in my heart and I have seen it in my life. Every day before I entered my office building I would ask the Lord to come with me into the workplace and guide me through my day and intercede on my behalf. I will never know all the times He answered this very prayer because through His intercession, I was protected of things that would have happened to me had I not prayed. I also ask Him for a hedge of protection. I pray for travel mercies and a spirit of protection each and every time I or my husband enter his vehicle. I tell you this because He wants you to go to Him for each and every facet of your day. Nothing is too trivial for the Lord. He loves when you include Him. As He promises in His word, simply by following and obeying Him, He will grant all the desires of your heart. Won't you?

Deuteronomy 29: 9-15

Monday, April 25, 2011

God is amazing. What a glorious holiday weekend. The passion play was so riveting and so nicely done. I just escaped in to that time and watched how special Jesus was to these people and in such that short span of time, He was betrayed by so many of His loved ones. Being denied by Peter and being "sold out" by Judas. It was so sad yet so poignant. I thought to myself how dare I ever pity myself again for being betrayed by people when I am nothing compared to the Lord almighty. This man was so selfless and perfect He took all the sins of the world on to Himself so WE could live eternally. How dare I ever once again portray myself as such a selfless leader putting everyone before myself when I am nothing compared to the Lord almighty. He had to endure so much suffering and yet He walked on this earth and as He faced temptations, He never once sinned. He was accused of things and treated like garbage and yet He was nothing but an honest, loving and loyal friend. How dare I ever feel sorry for myself again when I feel wronged or accused of something not true when I am nothing compared to the Lord almighty. If these horrible things can happen to Jesus and He was so undeserving, than I now know they too will happen to me. So the next time you are faced with the question " Why Me?", simply say "Why Not You?"

Acts 9: 15-16

Easter Sunday

Jesus

is

Alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

I want to first wish my angel in heaven , Carole , a blessed birthday today. She passed away too early and I miss her everyday but I know she is with Jesus. I think of her whenever I see Creflo Dollar. He was her favorite. But I think it is natural to miss your loved ones at the holidays. This is such an emotional weekend with Jesus being honored in a parade one day and in less than a week He was crucified and murdered in a tortuous death where people gathered to watch. But we know the tomb is empty and He resurrected on the 3rd day and Jesus is alive!! He died for all man's sins so we can rejoice in His act of unconditional love. To know someone loved us that much to give up their own life for us....I cannot imagine not wanting to love and honor Him all the rest of my earthly days. So on this Holy weekend, love, laugh, and enjoy your loved ones as you celebrate together. But remember to keep Him in the center for the Lord died for you so you can have eternal life. Teach your kids the reason for his season is not Easter bunnies and candy and egg hunts but of a Savior in the person of Jesus Christ.

Good Friday

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

Thursday, April 21, 2011

I encourage you all to invite someone to your church this Holy weekend. It is time to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and so many churches are having plays and special services. Many do not go because they are not a part of one or don't know where to go. My husband hands out invitations where ever we go and it is nice to see some people genuinely grateful. If you are too shy to invite a stranger, post an invite at your local supermarket or in your employee lounge. You may very well be the one God chooses to help bring that person and/or family to Him. For all that are traveling to be a guest somewhere this weekend ask your host to take you. And if you are the host/hostess for others, take them with you and enjoy the time spent together. Have a blessed holiday weekend.

Gloucester County Community Church (GCCC)

celebrates this weekend with the Passion Play titled KING OF GLORY

come see a Saturday or Sunday performance.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

We must obey God rather than human beings. So many people lose sight of this. We innocently get caught up in pleasing others in our different roles. But we fail to see that we are in fact not always obeying God. I see it everyday with couples who are unevenly yoked. People that live together because one person is not ready to be married when you are. We do it at work and in the home. We mask it as compromise. We hide behind, "I am just doing what I have to do right now". We call it being "responsible". Let me tell you something I learned the hard way. God comes first and His will, not your own agenda. We need to obey Him and give Him the consequences of our lives and stop justifying our reasons as survival.

I still to this day keep my reminder of this powerful message on a small postcard that my church handed out that reads... "SPEAK LORD, AND I'LL LISTEN AND OBEY!"

Acts 5: 29

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

It sounds like such a cliche but I am telling you it works and can help you too. I have been praying and exercising the mindset of taking one day at a time. Just waking up and giving the day to the Lord, from the morning to the night. Thinking of what needs to be accomplished on just that day. I am allowing myself to embrace the blessings of the moment and to concentrate on the day I am living. Not speculating the week ahead or things to come, just living in the now. It makes me so more appreciative and aware of the Lord in my life. To be closer to Him by shutting out all other distractions that can wait until their proper day. It brings a deeper sense of peace and I feel like my days are more productive and not wasted. Hard to explain other than to just not worry about tomorrow's issues or regret the yesterdays that cannot be redone or reclaimed. Just live each day in the Lord and in His presence. Embrace life as a daily gift of bread and allow Him to give you your portion each day. The Lord is so good to us and I thank Him for changing me and molding me in to the person He wants me to be. He is forever changing my life and the aspects of it and I am open to it. He wants you to be too.

Praise report ..... for my brother in law who accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into his heart and life and prayed with my husband this weekend so all the angels rejoice with my brother and I. :-)

Matthew 6: 33-34

Monday, April 18, 2011

God is in the miracle business and I am believing in mine. Yesterday morning in church our guest musician spoke of his testimony and the many miraculous moments along his journey. Our Pastor then asked for those that were in need of a miracle of their own to be bold and stand and allow him to pray over us. My husband and I stood together with my eyes closed shut as PB began to pray. I don't know how many others stood but I felt the power of God as I felt the hands of other congregation members all around us and on us and I cried and cried and felt my husband cry as well. But we knew that we just had 3,000 people gather around us all that were in needs of the Lord's help praying specifically for us. It was a special moment. The women around me were hugging me and crying with me and yet did not even know my name. The Lord is amazing how His people can come together as strangers and leave as something quite different. So today I thank PB and his pastoral staff for being a vessel for God to be moved to know they needed to pray for us and I ask the Lord to hear our cries for help and may today be the day we receive our special miracle. Amen!

Mark 4: 30-34

Palm Sunday

What a mighty God we serve. Today is a glorious day of celebration better known as Palm Sunday. The day of the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week before His death and resurrection. It is called Palm Sunday because of the Bible's reference when the Lord entered Jerusalem, the crowds of people greeted Him by waving palm branches and covering His path with palms. The Biblical account can be found in the books of Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19: 28-44 and John 12:12-19. Today is a great day to read the story to refresh yourself of the journey to the cross that began today so many years ago. Thank you Jesus for being our living sacrifice so that we may have eternal life. May we keep this a week of accountancy so in that all we do, it is in honor of you. Amen.

Saturday, April 16,2011

All it takes to see a miracle are eyes of faith. Lord, I believe in you and I know you believe in me. Thank you for your faithfulness and your love. I know you are in control of my life and our current circumstances and I choose stillness and faith. For I know in your perfect timing, you will work it all out. Waiting is so much part of our walk that I choose to enjoy this journey along the way. I don't want to look back someday and regret that I wasted all my time worrying and speculating. I no longer need to know the reasons for why things happen as they do. For me? I choose to believe God and His promise that His wisdom and understanding will honor me and present me with a crown of splendor and with a promise like that......who could ask for anything more? Simply trust God!

Psalm 34: 8

Friday, April 15, 2011

Never lose hope! Keep only positive thoughts! The Lord knows what you want but most important He knows what you need so let Him do His work in you and for you. Ask for the mercy and the grace to accept whatever path He chooses. Sometimes the Lord answers our prayers differently than the way we expect but our faith must allow us to trust Him so immensely that no matter what the outcome, we know He knows what is best for us. If He closes a door, I know He will open a window. He instructs us in Psalm 4 never to forget His words and not to depart from His wisdom for His wisdom will protect us and watch over us.

What an awesome God we serve!

Psalm 4:5-9

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Be a blessing to someone today. Think of someone other than yourself today. There are so many people that are in need of help in so many ways. You can ask the Lord to lead you to someone today that needs a word or lending hand. Love God and love others as He loves you. I never knew how deep of a vow that was as a Christian person. That although we should take care of ourselves, it is just as important to be selfless and loving to others. I have witnessed a couple for years although very strong in their faith be the opposite in this task. I always watched their actions and their reasoning's be only for themselves and their children. As if no one else mattered. That any predicament you were in was caused by you and therefore your own irresponsibility was your despise and because you did not use wisdom, we are not led to help you. Can you imagine? Judging someone and then not reaching out a helping hand. It has always made me feel so sad. As I grow In Christ, I see and understand so clearly now how NOT to be. Do you know how many people I have fed or written a check to because I could, not after I dissected their problem first to determine nothing was their fault? If we only help the perfect human being who just happened to fall unto hard times and not the person who really needs us and our love and the love of God then what would be the point? Heaven would not be full I can tell you that. We are to be living testimonies in that when we help others in their time of need, we can help lead them to Christ. I watch my husband do this with strangers everyday. Just sit with them in the park and pray with them and invite them to church and to my blog. Every single day he witnesses to someone. He gets it. I am starting to and so can you. So make it a point on this Thursday to have this day be about someone else. Ask God to lead you to someone who you can bless today and I guarantee you He will. Be blessed!

John 13: 34-35

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Forgiveness allows God's blessings on your life. When we hold on to stuff that has happened to us or we stay angry at someone that wronged us, we are blocking what God has in store for us. To hold on to bitter thoughts is not good for our walk. We must forgive those that have trespassed against us. Come on we all know that line from the Lord's prayer. We must act on those words, not just memorize them. Give to Jesus what you are holding on to. Move on and away from your old mindset of unforgiving. Let go of it and you will feel better and lighter. I promise you. Heavy burdens of anger, jealousy, resentfulness are not sowing seeds in to the kingdom. We cannot hold grudges, period. I know it can be hard to forgive and forget but we do not have a choice. Let God deal with those that have hurt you. Let go of it and be free for all distractions. There is so much more God wants to show you and teach you. Don't miss His wondrous ways because you are too bust wallowing. He knows all things and He will battle them for you. Just stay in His word and bask in His presence and prepare yourself for His blessings on your life. Amen?!

Read Luke chapter 6 and you will be blessed beyond measure. Praise you Lord for your word today.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The Lord is amazing. I never know what will be written each day as I sit here. I pray and I ask the Lord to give me the words that He would want to be heard. For He knows the needs of those that read each day. I am always in awe when I receive an email that states, "thanks so much for this message today, it was exactly what I needed." Now do you see why I cannot help but exclaim how powerful He is? I sit here alone in my office in the good ole USA every day and write words that are being read in Russia, Singapore, Japan, Canada, China, Slovenia.....so many testimonies from all around the world. I have never missed one day since the Lord had me begin this new journey in the summer of 2010. But yesterday as I wrote the words that flowed from my heart to the page I felt touched. Later something quite devastating happened that I wasn't expecting and I was just sad and upset and after I had my emotional moment, I came up and felt led to read the blog for the day and I said to my husband, "Oh my gosh....I pray everyday that the Lord use me to speak to those out there that need His words of comfort for He knows who needs what and here I am one of those in need of these words. " So Lord I come to you humbly today and in awe of your everlasting presence. I thank you for your unconditional love for me and everyone else that longs to hear from You today, Father. Praise your mighty name.

John 16:33

Monday, April 11, 2011

God will deliver you from this. I know He will. He revealed to me victory is in Him and we are victors not victims. He wants us to rest in Him and in His time He will reveal all to us. Pastor B was speaking on this very subject yesterday that we as Christians sometimes may suffer even more as we navigate through our life on this earth. And the reason for it is because the Christian principle is based on God using our trials and tribulations for a deeper love, a fuller understanding and a greater faith for Him and compassion for others. As we grow stronger in our walk and relationship with God, we become a living testimony which helps draw others closer to God. And this is why God places such responsibility on our shoulders, as His Father did on His. We are to be witnesses and basically soldiers for God. So next time you feel sad or overwhelmed by your circumstances and you find yourself crying out, "Why me God? I cannot take another day of not knowing or waiting"...... STOP and try to take a moment to truly reflect on the purpose of this. You may not know the reason, but you now know the purpose and I pray it brings you comfort as you climb over your mountain.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

In all we do, be humble and true. When our intentions are pure I believe all things are good for us and those we love. The person that goes in the back bedroom on their knees and lays themselves before God in private and seeks Him shall be rewarded. God sees through the man that does it all outwardly for show and attention. For He knows our motives and hearts. We are to intercede and pray for others when no one is looking. We are to give when it hurts, not when it is convenient and in public. Worship and honor the Giver not the gift and keep all blessings in perspective and never forget where they are come from. God loves us and it pleases Him to bless us. Let's just glorify Him in all things, and everything will work together for good.

Romans 8:28

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind. He should be your number one. No matter what. The Lord spoke so clearly to me through a friend last year and told me I had so many things before Him and He was not pleased so I am hear to tell you it is a real thing. The Lord wants us to keep Him in the front and center and He promises everything will come together when we do. All you have to do is self assess your life and your current circumstances. No matter what mess you may think you got yourself in to, if you turn it over to Him, He can repair it. He is the God of restoration and the God of renewal. So let Him do it for you. It is a miraculous journey. It is so amazing to watch Him work in your life. It is not an easy road traveled but anything that was easy would have every man rushing to God. He wants us to choose Him out of faith and there lies the true reward of grace. It cannot be earned. It is a free gift from God to us when we believe in Him. And we can show our belief in Him by trusting Him completely with our lives. You will be so happy you did. Be blessed!

Luke 10:27

Friday, April 8, 2011

So many people across the country are reading the blog now. God is amazing and God is everywhere. People need the Lord now more than ever so it warms my heart to see so many people coming together to read and share about their love for the Lord. So wherever you are, whoever you are, be safe and at peace. God is with you and loves you and is pleased to see us all unite together in His name. Be blessed and I hope you keep coming back each day. Have a faithful and joyful weekend.

John 3:16

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Don't you dare give up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John 16:33

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

I have been a believer in Christ for a long time. I have lived a very full and colorful life and I admit God was not always in the center of it. You see I was saved fairly simply in 1993 without much fanfare or a "hitting rock bottom" story. I was baptised the following year and knew right away the importance of faithful tithing, regular church going and daily bible reading. I was leading a full and devout life. Within 2 years I backslid. Back to the abyss....way back. I was dabbling in things I had no business being involved in and my life took a serious turn for the worst. My first marriage fell apart, my promotion as the youngest and first female Vice President of my company crumbled and the new man I was involved with drove me to the brink of depression and despair. I never felt so distraught. I was a complete and utter mess. I sunk so low I could not even sleep at night. I was surrounded by people but never felt so alone. I am so grateful that the Lord never took His eye off me. He allowed me to walk this walk because He gave me this free will and although it broke His heart, He allowed me to fall. But once a person falls, they either stay down or they get back up. By the grace of God, I got back up and realized what a disaster my life became without Christ in the center. I got on my knees and asked Him to forgive me and help me. By His mercy and grace, I ended the relationship, stopped dabbling in things that were not of God and rededicated my life to Him in January of 1996. He forgave me, wiped away my tears and healed my wounds and made me whole. I was blessed with a new career opportunity and moved to Georgia and dedicated my life to Him. I became financially stable and extremely successful and learned more about the Lord. You see for me the easy time I had finding God did not teach me the depth of Him and the love He had for me. I did not know what anointing was, obedience and reward, true grace until I got back up. I am so grateful that He loved me so much that He forgave me and healed me of all my transgressions. He can do that for you too. Believe me no matter what you have done or where you are right now, He will restore you. Don't ever think it is too late or your mess ups are too grave for His redemption....they are not. By His stripes we are healed and He will forgive you just like He did for me. I promise you!

Micah 7:19

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The enemy likes to strike right before a mighty blessing and also right after. I learned that in bible class so many years ago and always remembered that. I will always remember too that the enemy can NOT read your mind therefore you should not be voicing your fears and frustrations all the time. It just gives him ammo to use later. But you have to be strong in your fight when the attacks come and believe me they are guaranteed to come. It is up to you and your faith how you handle them when they do. Do you crumble? Do you panic? Do you give in to the fight? You must not react like that in any way. The battle is the Lord's and He will fight for you. He wants you to be armed and ready through your power of prayer. Recite something like this......"In the Jesus I am covered with the blood of the Lamb and you are dirt on my feet and in the name of Jesus you must flee from me/this place".... What is happening is real and is called spiritual warfare. The Holy Spirit dwells within you and fights from the inside out. The enemy is on the outside trying to fight its way in so the battle of good vs. evil is real and not be taken lightly. I taught my friend to learn about the armor of God and how to pray for it. Pray for a hedge of protection to be around you and your loved ones each and every day. You must be diligent and you must prayer with fervor and assurance.

Don't fight scared, fight prepared!!!

Ephesians 6:16

Monday, April 4, 2011

Happy birthday to my wonderful mother, Bianca. She is as beautiful as her name. I have to just give praise to my Lord today. As you remember from Saturday's post, He brought me to the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, to remind me of all His promises and did my Pastor B not bring us to that very book and chapter yesterday? When a message from the Lord is spoken to you more than once in a period of time, it is commonly known as confirmation and the Lord will communicate with you His words and messages in this matter. It is a "biblical validation" of sorts. I just nudged my husband and said the Lord is so faithful because those were the very words He comforted me with just 2 days prior. Isn't He awesome? He is opening such wonderful doors for my husband and when he did not receive a recent job he really wanted, we knew the Lord was going to bless Him with something even greater and He has. So we give the Lord a shout out for His goodness because we see nothing but light ahead in His path before us. He is moving and working in miraculous ways and things that were once so quiet and still, it took all of our strength and might to keep the faith, are beginning to show its movement and direction and it brings us to our knees. I cried in such thanksgiving this morning for my Lord is humbling, honest and true and He does what He says He will do for those that love Him. I encourage you with all my heart that if you are waiting upon the Lord for that miracle you need or that answer to a much waiting prayer request, hold on. Like us, He will reveal it all to you in the perfect way in the perfect time. Just be still and KNOW He is with you. Have a blessed Monday!

Psalm 46:10

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Today we celebrate my Mom's 85th birthday. I am not only blessed that I grew up with a very special woman as my Mother but to have her still with me today to honor ..... priceless! So today I thank the good Lord for all His gifts. So many people come from broken homes, divorce, estrangement from one or both of their parents and I have to say although my family was far from perfect, my childhood and blessings for being a part of a solid whole family is something I am truly grateful for. What are you grateful for today? I tell you it is so good for your soul and mental well being to sit and reflect on all the gifts you have received and then reflect and honor the Giver. Many of us get stuck in the negatives of life and we don't stop to cherish all we do have. So I encourage you today to not think of all that is wrong with your life or all that has to get done in your life. But instead, STOP and REFLECT, on all that is right with you and all that God has blessed you with. The rest will all come together as you trust and believe in the Lord. For now, He wants you to simply rest in Him and be grateful and at peace. Be blessed!

Isaiah 12: 1-6

Simply beautiful.....

Saturday, April 2, 2011

The Lord is so full of hope. I was sad yesterday and He took me to His word in Isaiah, chapter 9, and it is so full of hope and encouragement. It reminded me that He doesn't promise to take me around all troubles but when troubles come, He does promise me He will be right there with me as I go through them. Such comfort. I really do encourage you to read His word. It is for us. It is how He speaks to us. He was the only one that could give me the assurance that made me feel better. For all of us who are blessed with not only a solid family and friends circle but a supportive spouse, we know that they can not always provide us with what we need. Our loved ones may be present but are not always sufficient. Only the Lord is. He is my Father and my Friend and is the only One who will never let any of us down. He is my solid rock on which I stand. And I urge you to read the book of Isaiah because for all the gloom or despair we may feel, He reminds us this too shall pass and I cannot think of a better gift than that. Thank you Lord!

Isaiah 9: 1-7

Friday, April 1, 2011

" May you grasp how wide and long and high and deep My love for you is; a love that surpasses knowledge ... you cannot ask or imagine the things I am planning for you!"

Ephesians 3: 16-21

Thank you Lord, I needed to hear that today!