Merry Christmas!

Let us rejoice in the blessings that we have had during this year of 2012.  I hope and pray that the year 2013 will bring you happiness.  Thank God for giving us His son to live and die for us.  Merry Christmas!

My word for October 22nd is INSPIRATION!

My word for October 22^nd is INSPIRATION

What does it mean to be an inspiration or be inspired?  There are several definitions, however the one that I like the most is divine guidance.  So the question can be turned into who has given you divine guidance?   Olsten’s book, “LOVE YOUR LIFE“, tells a story of a young student, Sam, who would always write a scripture on the board at school.  This went on for a very long period of time.  One of his friends was inspired by him and asked him if he would take him to church.  Because of Sam writing scripture, another young man began attending church on a regular basis and ended up preaching to thousands of people. This young man was John Osteen.   Sam also became a preacher.   Sam didn’t preach to thousands, but he didn’t care.  He inspired John.  Whether you touch one person or thousands you are important. 

I can’t choose just one thing that has inspired me.  There are a multitude of things that have pushed me to be the person I am today.  It may be because of a person, it may be because of a situation, or it may just how I thought at a particular moment.  More than who has inspired me it is more important to me as to who I inspire.  Even if you just reach one person in life you have made a difference.  Work towards giving others the divine guidance that they need to be strong.  Allow God to lead you in giving inspiration to all of those who you come in contact with. 

We must always remember to let God inspire us and give us divine guidance.    There is always a way to be lifted up by walking your journey with Him.  When things are looking bleak and everything seems impossible turn to Him.  God will make the unsurvivable survivable.   He will lead you to those who need to be inspired and He will lead you to those when you need inspiration.  Be inspired and be an inspiration.

2 Timothy 3:16

King James Version (KJV)

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Dear God thank You for Your divine guidance and inspiration.  Help us to be an inspiration to those who need us.  We know that we can turn to You and Your word anytime we need to be inspired.  We are blessed by You and what You have in store for us.  

My word for September 13th is SEARCH!

My word for September 13^th is SEARCH

Have you ever lost something and you searched and searched only to realize it was right in front of you.  I have lost my cell phone before walked around looking and then realized I was talking on it.  Car keys are something else we have to search for.  I have always wanted a button I could push that would make my car keys put off a sound when I am searching for them.  We have also had to search for our dogs.  They will get out and run off.  We will search and search for them and they will be in the yard hiding under a bush.  Search and rescue, lost and found.

During our lifetime at one time or another you will feel lost.  You will be searching for answers; searching for what you need to do or what direction you need to go. When we are searching there is only one direction to turn and that is to the Lord.  The first step to be found is opening our hearts to Him.  When we do this we will receive his mercy and kindness.  He is constantly talking to us when we are searching.  He cares for us and wants us to be found.  He can show us the way.  Many times the Lord has given us the answer; we just refuse to see them. 

When you turn to God searching will not be a part of your daily walk anymore.  Simply ask for forgiveness and His help and He will help you stop the search.  You will be at peace knowing what you thought was lost is now found. 

Isaiah 41:13

New International Version (NIV)

13 

For I am the Lord your God
    who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear;
    I will help you.

Dear Lord thank You for helping us when we are searching.  We are usually searching for something that is right in front of us and very visible if we would just stop and look.  Assist us in never forgetting to come to You first when we are searching for answers.  Remind us that You are the one that holds our hand and walks with us when we are lost.  

My word for September 12th is TERRORIST!

My word for September 12^th is TERRORIST

Where were you the day the terrorists attacked the United States on 9-11?  I know exactly where I was and what I was doing.  I was driving to Little Rock listening to the radio when the news came across the air.  The first person I called was my mother.  Did you know that the first person most Americans called was their mother?  I am assuming that most people called their mother because at that moment they needed comfort.  They needed to hear a voice that was calming and loving.  I will never forget that day nor will I forget how I had a feeling of helplessness. 

A terrorist is a person, usually a member of a group, who terrorizes or frightens others.  They may be part of a political group or an agent.  As much as we hope that we aren’t surrounded by terrorism we are.  Evil surrounds us and tempts people to turn away from God and towards Satan.  Everyday there are people that make the wrong choice.  They pull away from God.  God doesn’t want us to walk away from Him He wants us to come to Him because He loves us. 

Terrorist attacks affect many people around the world.  We all watched in anguish as the planes flew into the World Trade Center in 2001.  This attack reminds us that Satan is at work.  Don’t turn your eyes away from the Lord.  Hold steadfast towards Him.  Don’t let evil enter your life.  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:19-21).

Psalm 34:14 (NIV)

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Dear God keep us safe from those that are here to destroy.  Keep us close to You and away from Satan’s path.  We know that evil lurks around us, but we want to walk beside You loving You and sharing Your word.  Keep us at peace in the days to come.

Life is a JOURNEY!

My Word for Sept. 11 is JOURNEY

My word for September 11^th is JOURNEY

The word journey means one day walk; it is a day-to-day travel.  Life is a journey. Many days that bring different situations and circumstances.   During our lifetime we will go in many different directions.  Some may be good some may be bad.  Some will bring us happy moments and some will bring us sad moments.  We will make memories no matter what road we travel down.  These memories will be ingrained in our mind many of these bringing life lessons. 

This life journey will be made easier if we walk daily with God.  He wants to travel this journey with you.  He wants to be in the driver seat.  If you allow Him to have the wheel your life will be filled with wonderful possibilities.  He will steer the wheel in the direction that will lead to positive outcomes.  He will only turn in the direction that will increase your faith.  God won’t turn down a road that will lead to unhappiness nor will He veer off the road bringing you sadness. 

God has a plan for you.  Your journey was decided a long time ago.  Let God be the leader of your journey, trust in Him.  Let Him navigate the ride.  He leaves His footprints for you to follow and when you can’t continue the journey He will carry you. 

Mark 9:23b- “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

Dear God thank You for traveling this journey with us.  Please forgive us if we don’t always let You steer.  We know that You should be in control at all times and by letting You lead the way our lives will be full of peace.  Assist us in realizing that this journey of life can and will be a joyous ride when we are in the passenger seat. 

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