Don't Give Up on God

Life is hard.  I said... Life is HARD!!!   There is nothing wrong with saying that.  Life can also be easy, beautiful, terrible, awesome, amazing, and the list goes on.  Sometimes though, it's simply hard.  When you are trying to live your life in accordance with the Word of God, we often find that it seems hard to do. It can be hard to know the right thing to do, hard to put that right thing into practice, hard to remain there, and even hard to move on to the next right thing.  But, we have to know that those are the times that we should be encouraged that we are on the right track.  The Bible tells us that we will go through tests and trials.  They are there to help us grow, increase or faith, deepen our relationship with the Father, and bring God the Glory. Know that in these times God wants you to persevere.  He will take care of everything, He just wants you to have a little faith.  Know that though people may have gave up on you in the past and circumstances may not have worked out in your favor, He has not given up on you.  He is there cheering you on, right along side you, removing road blocks, blocking the darts of the enemy.  They may come close, but they will not defeat you.  I just want to encourage you in this; God has not given up on you, so don't give up on God!

God Bless U

When To Do is Too Much

Did you know that when you get overwhelmed because you have so much to do the vest thing to do is nothing?  I'm not saying be lazy and ignore your responsibilities, I'm saying stop what you are doing, breathe, regroup, harness some strength for the task ahead.  The scripture tells us to be anxious for nothing.  it then goes on to say that with prayer and supplication let your request be made known unto God through prayer and supplication. 

I have found myself overwhelmed with "to dos" today.  So much so, that to think about it puts me into a bad head space.  So I decided to stop and share with you, now I'm going to take my to dos to my Father, ask him for the strength, grace, and mercy that is required to be successful in this season, and then I'm going to sit and take a moment o myself before I get started. 

Be encouraged that GOD is able, even when we are not.

God Bless U

Don't Use God

As a pastor I'm often saddened when people have expectations of God, but expect Him to have no expectation of them.  He's no short order cook, this is not Burger King, no you can not have it your way. It's His way and there is an order to His Kingdom. 

Often people expect God to work a miracle and then allow them to go on about their business. But when you call on God you are calling on all existence. You are calling on Time and asking that He stop and take notice, it's not to be taken lightly. You have to do your part. You have to take care of His business, as He takes care of yours.  If you won't show up for God, know that He did not fail you when He doesn't show up in the place you have summoned Him. His perceived absence IS your answer.

Let's all take a look at our spiritual life road maps. How far have you traveled? How long have you been on the road?  How many mountains and valleys have you conquered? Where are you headed? And most importantly Who is your travel companion???

God is faithful to His children. We need to make sure that despite what is going on in our lives that we are and remain faithful to Him.

God Bless U

Stay Planted

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.  But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."    Psalms 1:1-4

Stay planted warriors,  God will take care of EVERYTHING, just stay close to HIM!

Late Night, Early Morning

I've been going, going, going, nonstop for the past couple of weeks. Often I've found myself loosing sleep, thinking about my situation or circumstances. I'm up now and it's 1:03 in the morning. My mind is plagued with the desire to work on the book God has entrusted to me. I also want to work harder on this blog,  get things together for the marriage ministry my husband and I lead. There is plenty to do.  There always will be.  It's about perspective. God knows or ability before He ever equips you with a task.  So trust His plans,  and not your own. On that note,  I am now encouraged to enter into His rest . I will be going to bed now! Thank you Jesus! After all this has been a late night and I have an early morning! 😉

God Bless U