July 2, 2017 – Trust

Past experience has revealed many moments of a day that did not unfold as I originally perceived and I know that there will be many more unexpected turns in my future.  Through each daily walk with God, He grows me and molds me for His Instrument. It is up to me to retain the watchful mind that allows me to see Him in every moment and to be prepared for every turn He gives me. Just as King David unknowingly prepare for his day with Goliath by battling bears and wolfs among his flocks, I also prepare daily by striving to face each conflict with my best effort. 

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19

April 7, 2017 – Belief

I do believe. But sometimes I hear comments and witness moments that shake this belief.  “What if?” . . . “Perhaps” . . . “Could it be”, filters into my conscience and I devote a lot of time exploring these subjects to test my heart. But, as I explore, what stays with me is this: no other situation in my life, no other moment, no other belief brings me a truer peace than the realization that God is my supreme creator. He is capable of anything, anything at all. And when I place my trust in this belief, and in my relationship with Him, He reveals marvelous things to me.  This is what I trust, this is where my heart is.

“For you have said, ‘My teaching is pure, and I am innocent in your eyes.’ “But would that God might speak, and open His lips against you, and show you the secrets of wisdom! For sound wisdom has two sides. Job 11:4-6

March 28, 2017 – Stop

Yes, we know God can; but why would He would want to? If He wants to; would helping me hurt someone else? Am I less loved because he healed another and not me? When we find ourselves questioning God's motives, stop; for in all probability, we will never find the answers while we are still on this earth. Place your thoughts into actions and step out in faith. Let yourself become His hands to help another; His heart to love your neighbor; and His voice to speak for the oppressed. Trust His Plan in the moments before you and find the peace that surpasses all understanding.   

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7

Trust

God knows what you can and cannot handle.  In each moment, He has great confidence in you.  

Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! – Psalm 66:2

October 8 - Trust

This is the day the Lord has made. . . . In all of its ups and downs, turns and twists, consequences and surprises, it is God's day. So no matter what unfolds, whether joy filled or stressful, reach up to the Lord who orders all things. Place your faith and trust in Him as He holds each moment and let us rejoice and be glad.

This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118:24

Trust

Past experience has revealed many moments of a day that did not unfold as I originally expected and I know that there will be many more unexpected turns in my future. Through each daily walk with God, He grows me and molds me for His Instrument. It is up to me to retain the watchful mind that allows me to see Him in every moment and to be prepared for every turn He gives me. Just as King David unknowingly prepared for his day with Goliath by battling bears and wolfs among his flocks, I also prepare daily by striving to face each conflict with my best effort.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. - Phillipians 4:19

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

Thursday, February 28, 2013 -- Memories

When I was a little girl, my mom would greet me with a special treat on cold, chilly mornings. Draped across her arms, fresh from the dryer, would be the clothes I would be wearing for the day. My memories of slipping under the covers to put on the warm, toasty clothes makes me smile just as much as the actual mornings. The memories we make as we journey through each moment of our lives form our faith and mold our reactions. There will be times in our lives when our experiences will give birth to unpleasant memories rather than the good. Yet, even in pain our memories are still necessary to bring us closer in our walk with our Lord. It is in remembering that we learn compassion, increase our hope, and ease our own suffering. I pray that today brings good memories your way and that in each moment you will find praise for the omnipotence and wisdom of our Mighty God and Father.

I shall remember the deeds of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. - Psalm 77:11 

 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - Stand

We should never use God as a platform for our cause. Rather, our cause should use God to justify its existence. Never stand on Him suppressing His Way, but step within Him and allow His Spirit to penetrate your very soul. With this, your spoken words will find Truth and your life will be glorified.

And you reject the word of God for the traditions that you deliver, and many things like these you do.” - Mark 7:13

Monday, February 11, 2013 - Actions

Yes, we know God can, but are we truly worthy enough that He would want to? If He wants to, is it right for Him to intervene? Would helping me hurt someone else? Am I more loved because he spared me and not another? Questions abound that can make our faith very shaky. And as long as we brood on these questions, we will never have an answer. Actions speak louder than words. When we find ourselves questioning God's motives, stop, for in all probability, we will never find the answers while we are still on this earth. What we must do is keep moving forward in faith. Place your thoughts into actions and become His hands to help another, His heart to love each other, and His voice to speak for another. When times are hard, we can be there in His compassion and hope. When we put our thoughts into action, we will find our answers. - Becki


They begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched him were healed - Matthew 14:36

Friday, February 8, 2013 - Self Knowledge

My mother used to say, "Be careful what you ask for.  It just may come true." Many times temptation enters into a split second decision. Pressure to act immediately may very well send us down a wrong path. For a person of prayer, these moments are less frightening when they occur. Walking closely with our Lord, makes us receptive to His discernment and our decisions become a whole lot easier. Facing a choice is so much easier with a clean heart and clear conscience.

When You said, "Seek My face," my heart said to You, "Your face, O LORD, I shall seek." - Psalm 27:8

Thursday, February 7, 2013 - Whine

I catch myself doing this a lot: whining. It is not very flattering. I become annoyed listening to it in another. I've tried to justify this by saying, "I'm just stating an 'awe' moment. I'm amazed that I have the endurance to get through this." But, the truth be known, I'm whining. God places every moment in our lives for us to enjoy. Let me repeat that. We are to enjoy every moment. I've buried loved ones, endured great sickness, watched my children hurt. How can I enjoy that? Merriam-Webster defines enjoy as "to have for one's use, benefit, or lot". Dictionary.com states "to experience with joy". Our loving God surrounds us with His Grace. It is up to us to open our hearts and minds to find Him in the moment. God is our only source of joy. This truth just becomes more apparent in our pain and despair.  

 

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire. – Hebrews 12:28-29

Monday, February 4, 2013 - Simplicity

Life’s choices do not have to be complicated.  Simply order each with this one assessment:  Is the moment God driven or self-driven?  It’s your choice. - Becki

 

Love uprightness you who are rulers on earth, be properly disposed towards the Lord and seek him in simplicity of heart. – Wisdom, 1:1

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - Tools

The gardener’s friend is her spade. It is easy to dig a hole in soft ground. But for the times when the hole becomes deeper, and the hard earth becomes unyielding, we have to grab hold of bigger tools. Scripture is filled with the tools you need for life. Within its pages lay the Wisdom, Faith, Trust, and Hope to overcome all obstacles. Set your meager tools aside, and take up the strength of Faith. You can move those mountains in your path. – Becki

 

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "But the righteous man shall live by faith." – Romans 1:17