Wednesday, May 30, 2013 - Family

There is great joy in sharing moments with someone else. No celebration is as grand, no victory as monumental, no laughter as pure, no sorrow made easy, as when you have a friend by your side. Made in the likeness of our Heavenly Father, we yearn for togetherness. This is the element of love. This is the desire of life; that no man be alone, and no man be apart from his creator. My prayer today is that you find joy in belonging to the family of God. Embrace your loved ones, embrace your neighbor, and embrace eternal hope. – Becki

God is the One who made all things, and all things are for his glory. He wanted to have many children share His glory. – Hebrews 2:10

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - Good Choices

The really important choices in life – the choice to believe in Jesus Christ as one’s personal Savior, to keep learning from the word, to say yes to God, regardless – shape all the other choices we will make throughout life. – Lord, Bless My Child, p. 183

 

God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. – 1 John 5:11

Thursday, May 23. 2013 - Calling

When Samuel heard God summoning, he jumped up and ran to Eli, who as the nearest person seemed like the logical choice to run to. Samuel was not used to hearing ethereal voices and it took him several times to finally get it, even though Eli was insistent that he did not call. It was not until Samuel finally stayed still that he learned the true source of the bidding. How often do we see signs and interruptions that send us running to find the source or solution, only adding confusion and conflict to our lives. Sit still, lay down, calm your soul and be open to the call our Lord is sending. - Becki

 

   . . . He is Yahweh, let him do what he thinks good. – 1 Samuel 3:18

Wednedsay - May 22, 2013 - Relationships

In today's technology, communication is  handled mostly through email, text messages, blogs, and many other choices of medium. Within these words, it is hard to convey true emotions. Lost is the connection with the other of being able to look into their face and see the sincerity in their eyes and trust that lies within their souls. Just as we must find that time to sit with a friend or acquaintance, to physically hold his hand, and offer our complete trust to them, we must make that time to know and trust in God. The Scriptures are given to us as guides.  They skim the surface of who God is. Unless we sit with Him, hold him in our hearts, and look into His Spirit, we cannot find the complete and trusting love we must have for Him. Take the time to know Him in His entire Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Experience the trust and grace that comes from our Lord.

For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.  - 2 Timothy 1:12

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Preparation

No matter how skilled an athlete, he cannot begin a race without a warm-up. He must wake his system and stretch his muscles so that they respond to every need. Just like the athlete, we must prepare. Our Father has planned an incredible race for us. Beginning each day in scripture and prayer strengthens us in mind, body, and spirit.  With this preparation, we warm our spirit to our Father's Will and stand ready respond to every turn within our day.


For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith. -  1 John 5:4

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - Job

God's mercy is all that is necessary to bring us into His Kingdom. Our job is to love Him, to serve Him, and be happy with Him in Heaven.

For God so loved the world, that He gave us his only begotten son. And whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. -John 3:16

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - Aid

Although you may not possess the skill to mend the body, kindness and hope reach the soul and heal more than medicine ever can. Be there for another. It makes a world of difference.  – Becki

 

And my God will fulfill all your needs out of the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19

Monday, May 13, 2013 - Joy

The Bible expresses joy in a multitude of ways:  "joy," "gladness," "mirth"; "to be bright," "to shine", "to rejoice,"  and to "be glad". Take the time today to celebrate. Choose the joy in each moment and renew your spirit.  Let us give thanks and be glad.

 

The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked goes out. – Proverbs 13:9

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - Embrace

God is eternal. He has no beginning or end. This world and all of its events, joyful or painful, was held in His hands from the beginning of time. Even in kowing all and realizing the magnitude of the pain we would bring Him, somehow the love triumphed and joy prevailed. Each day, we face some moment in our lives we do not particularly care for. Our natural tendency in to shy away from any awkward or uncomfortable moment; yet, we must remember our Heavenly Father. Let us embrace His love and emulate the joy He receives through knowing we are His. Facing each moment with the conviction that no matter the struggle goodness lies within, beyond, and through it, joy can be ours.

"Truly, truly, I say to you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will grieve, but your grief will be turned into joy." - john 16:20

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit nudges us frequently. Some call this our conscience. When we feel a pull to go a certain path, or follow a particular call, we must stop and contemplate this moment. Our Advocate knows what is right and what is needed. Place your faith in Him. Responding to His inspiration can save us many moments of regret.

But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. - Jude 1:20-21

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - Inspiration

Inspiration comes in many forms and, at times, in unusual moments. Open your spirit to God in each moment of your day. Listen with questioning hearts. A lifetime of opportunities await.

One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. - Acts 16:14

Monday, May 6, 2013 - Playful

With so much pain and hurting in our world, I often find myself feeling guilty whenever I can indulge in simple pleasures. I find that in our fast-paced days, it becomes harder and harder to make time for myself. But God's plans include these times of rest. Jesus was immersed in a life of sorrow, pain, and remorse, yet He found the time to dance at a wedding, sing praises in the temple, and laugh with His disciples. It was not uncommon at all for Him to sneak away to himself and indulge in that much needed quiet time or to opt to spend time with just His friends. These are the moments that determine our true soul. Freeing our time to allow a choice, rather than being pulled by the direction of our world, frees us to worship with a pure heart.

Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. - Psalm 148:3-4

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Hope

In His 6 days of creation, God put together an incredible world. I can only imagine the wonder of our new world which Christ has been preparing for each of us throughout our earthly years.


Isaiah 66:22 "As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me," declares the LORD, "so will your name and descendants endure.