Glorify

When we stand unashamed, believing in the Power of God’s Holiness, we stand within His Kingdom. Seeking God reveals His Nature, and resting in Him fulfills every longing and every desire when, in these moments, we see His Glory revealed. The Glory of the Lord is all around us, manifest in every single entity of our lives. Let us rejoice and be glad.

…because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. – Romans 1:19-20

Prayers

The prayers you pray for others come back to you. Whenever we ask on behalf of another, we ourselves receive God’s loving generosity amplified in our lives. So be generous with your prayers. God loves to give to those who seek. 

And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. – Luke 11:9-10

Fallen

I should have pulled it the moment I saw it, but, I let it stay because I thought it pretty. I call it my fallen angel. The flower is tiny, no larger than the tip of my nail. I did not plant it. It was a volunteer, settling itself among the grass in my lawn. Now my lawn is in danger of losing all grass. The beautiful plant has proven to be extremely invasive. I’ve never seen anything multiply as fast. And it not only grows within the grass, but chokes it out completely, leaving only barren soil when the weed is pulled. There are many things in our lives that present themselves as beauty, only to show their true light after they have taken root and invaded our lives. Activities that look appealing and fun on the surface can end up ruining our lives as we know it. And, when recognized for what they are, they are so hard to pull out, leaving large holes in their wake. Yet God is a master gardener. He planted His vineyard with purpose. Turn to Him and let Him pull the weeds from your life. The holes may feel large when He does, but He will turn that soil into soft and supple ground; once again, open for the goodness He can give.

In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the adornment of the survivors of Israel. – Isaiah 4:2

Message

Have you ever found yourself frustrated and even tormented by the fact that a loved one does not recognize Jesus as the Son of God? Jesus’ command is this: 'shake it off'. Our mission is to deliver the message. God is in charge of changing the hearts. Walking in God’s light with an unburdened heart, willing and obedient to His Word, often spread a clearer message to those you love than excessive words ever could.

The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you. Yet know this: the Kingdom of God is at hand. – Luke 10:11

Lust

Lust for more, whether it be material, physical, spiritual, or social gratification can become sin by blinding us to the love of God.  Becoming consumed in achieving immediate satisfaction can result in our settling for much less, now and eternally. A good friend states it this way. “We ‘miss the mark’ by choosing NOT the love of God, but some other less worthy, substantially smaller mark, rather than the all-encompassing and life sustaining love of God.”  Sin is separation from God. Do not let sin disguise itself in happiness and comfort.  God is so worth the effort. Trust Him. He’ll bless you beyond measure.

But now – declares Yahweh – come back to me with all your heart, fasting, weeping, mourning. Tear your hearts and not your clothes and come back to Yahweh your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, rich in faithful love, and he relents about inflicting disaster. – Joel 2:12,13

Light

As we hear of the tragedy and heartbreak of those across our nation, yearning for a way to help, and the distance between us so great, our aid must come in a different light. Let us raise our voices in prayer and praise for our God, and call down faith, hope, trust, and peace for God’s people. In the midst of darkness, there is light. Let us be that light for one another.

Many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem and to implore the favor of the LORD. – Zachariah 8:22

Status

In the hierarchy of life, the Christian stands at the bottom. Even though you manage a company, organization, classroom, event, or home, you are the subservient. An organization chart does not mean that one person is above another, but that the efforts must flow in harmony between the sources in order to be successful, no matter where the work originates. Jesus, the one true Son of God, never placed himself above another. He stepped into the system to walk alongside us, as a guiding, supporting role model, completely immersed in the desire to do anything needed to achieve the Father’s Will.  As we manage our life and the tasks placed before us each day, we will do good to remember our Lord. Without complaint, without gossip, but by lifting each other, and being willing to do anything necessary to achieve, we will see greatness.

So with you: when you have done all you have been told to do, say, “We are useless servants: we have done no more than our duty.” – Luke 17:10