Comfort Zone

I woke at 6:00 am to the ring of the cell phone. I wanted extra sleep, yet something might be wrong. The call did bring urgent news, but nothing I imagined. There was a phenomenon taking place that I was sure to miss if I kept dreaming. At this exact moment, the earth was eclipsing the moon and was turning it red. My friend knew me well. A celestial moment from our Creator was not something I would want to miss. While watching this beauty unfold, I reflected on the many times that I had been lifted out of my comfort zone. I didn’t necessarily enjoy being pulled from those moments and thrown into action, but when I looked back on them from God’s perspective, the call was always good. What a beautiful gift God has given us in loved ones who help guide us into His presence. His Mercy and Love brings unceasing blessings.   

Come then, let us enjoy the good things of today, let us use created things with the zest of youth. – Wisdom 2:6

Skill

New ideas and skills appear in science, technology, and medicine daily. The talent found in the arts and athleticism are amazing. These Graces from our Heavenly Father are here to enhance our life on earth. Giving thanks to God and seeking His direction when we look for cures, ability and joy, brings delight to The Creator. Rely on Him when you seek. When He directs the path, your joy will be complete. 

Of all the promises that Yaweh had made to the House of Israel, not one failed; all were fulfilled. – Joshua 21:45 NJB

Believe

Demons are real and I believe we all have them at some point in our lives. They appear suddenly in many forms - fear, anxiety, addiction, despair - and seep into our doubts and confusion. In their strength, we begin to believe that this is who we are, what the world is meant to be. This is their goal. They seek to blind us to God and His promise to us of everlasting life. But, our God is an awesome God. He has gifted us with the Hope of Jesus and the Power of the Holy Spirit. Never forget this. Even in your darkest moments know that God, the Omnipotent, is in control and the world is unfolding as it should.  In faith, call on The Heavenly Father and seek His mercy, for He stands willing and able if we but believe.

Immediately the boy's father cried out and said, "I do believe; help my unbelief." – Mark 9:24