Thursday, June 6, 2013 - Diligence

Today is the last day of school for many students in our area. But to the teachers, faculty and staff this day is only a bridge for the future. They have been preparing for the first day of school in the upcoming Fall for many months. It is because of their passion and diligence that the families can relax in the summer and know that when they enter the doors again, they will be ready and able to learn and move forward to the next chapter of their lives. when our Lord Jesus ascended before His Apostles, He left them a promise that He was going before them to prepare a home in Heaven. As we embrace the teachings of Christ, we too must help others reach this goal. We must prepare the pathway for the next generation, looking to the future and learning from our past. As we climb the next rung in Discipleship, compassion, and perseverence, by placing our hope in Jesus, we can make the path for others a little easier and a whole lot stronger.

Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge. 2 Peter 1:5

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - Worry

Worry is a powerful tool for our adversary. One anxiety can become all consuming, limiting productivty, and stagnating the mind. It spurs our imagination and can lead us to blaming, gossip and slander. Worry separates us from God. We may cry out to Him, but our mind is never in the moment, even in prayer. We must take our fears and anxiety to the altar and we must leave them with Our Lord, trusting that He is in control and that all is unfolding as it should. Pray for strength, understanding, and patience. Sit still, absorb God's peace and hear His voice. Let all anxiety fall and allow the Spirit to penetrate your soul and replace your being with love.

"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" - Matthew 6:33

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