Provision

Those who hold faith in God will not face anything that He cannot handle. Our Lord, who sees the beginning and the end of all things, will bless you with exactly what you need to succeed in His Kingdom. Trust in Him, feel His peace and hope, and know that all is unfolding as it should.

Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. – 1 Timothy 6:17

Burden

Pain is real, heartache is wrenching; and the hurt and sorrow of these can bring us to a very low state. Place your needs in God’s hands. Let Him take your burdens from you, bringing the Grace to look within yourself and find the joy that makes you His. In this love, the burdens lighten, and you will once more shine with joy.

Do not abandon your heart to grief, drive it away, bear your own end in mind. – Ecclesiasticus 38:21

Words

A kind heart holds words that will warm and inspire those around them.

For words flow out of what fills the heart. –Matthew 12:34b

Seeking

We search for answers through contemplation, mediation, scholars, scriptures and writings.  We seek the advice and direction of friends and coworkers.  Yet, it is not until we bow our head and search within our own selves that truth can ever be realized.  God's Hand on us is very individualized and no other can come through a journey on the exact same level as the next.  When you feel the weight of this world, bow your head and search inside your own self. Find God's presence alive within you, bringing strength and hope.

Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the earth, who obey His commands. Seek uprightness, seek humility: you may perhaps finds shelter. - Zephaniah 2:3

September 20, 2017 – Knowledge

Knowledge takes work; ask any scholar or tradesman. You cannot do the work without the knowledge to do so, and you cannot obtain the knowledge unless you strive for it. This is why we pray and study God’s Word. When we openly seek our God . . . when we yearn for His Truth and Salvation . . . when we strive to live our life in His Will; then, we will know Him. And in this knowledge, we will find purpose, grace, and joy.

Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites, because the Lord has a charge to bring against you who live in the land: “There is no faithfulness, no love, no knowledge of God in the land. – Hosea 4:1

Dance

Busy is good. It creates a sense of purpose for many. But make sure to take that time to sing praise and let your feet find a dance step or two as you work through your chores. The lighter your heart, the lighter your burden.

Yahweh, come to my help and we will make our hearts resound all the days of our life in the Temple of Yahweh. - Isaiah 38:2

Difference

Like many Americans, I have been diligently following the paths of the hurricanes out in our ocean. And, like many, I have friends and loved ones impacted by each storm. Paralleling these wet storms, are fires combing through the desserts of the north and west: again, in the path of those I care for. Throughout our lives, everyone is enduring a storm. Some are of great magnitude, bringing the attention of many. We can see the fire and the rain, and we share the pain. However, many storms are internal to the individual, quiet and unknown to the world around them. We may not recognize the need and the hurt, but it is there, aching to be healed. Every storm has one common thread. Always, within each there is God: bigger, louder, quieter, bolder, more persistent,and exponentially more powerful. Remember to place Him before your turmoil. Lift Him higher than the rage. Whether, you know the pain, or can only guess at the stress, reaching out in love through prayer and a helping hand will make a difference in this life we live.  

Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, And He brought them out of their distresses. - Psalm 107:28

Obstacles

Do not let the obstacles of life bring you down. Every moment has a purpose, including the frustrating ones.  When viewed through Gods eyes, we can tackle our challenges with purpose, and in this purpose, we find strength for mind, body and spirit and can look forward with hope.

From today onwards I intend to bless you. - Haggai 2:4