Faith

This picture is from New Orleans a few years back.

Praying for Houston as they endure the same

devastation, and again for the folks in

Lousiana who are in the path again.

Whenever we find ourselves within the storm, keep the faith and know that the clouds are lined with silver and gold on the other side. For the storm, no matter its force or duration, is only a moment in time.

…so that by them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith. – 1 Timothy 1:18b,19

Observant

Sometimes, we are so caught up in our own storm that we don’t notice the storm of another.

Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.… - Romans 8:5

Lord, your love is eternal. Do not forsake the works of your hands.

Psalm 138:1,2

Honor

God graces us with every moment in life. Where we take them is up to us.


The son honors his father, the slave stands in awe of his master. But if I am indeed father, where is the honor due to me? And if I am indeed master, where is the awe due to me? - Malachi 1:6a

Renewal

Sometimes God’s glory is meant solely for us: for you, for me. When we are striving so hard to do good, seeking opportunities to help others, wondering what our purpose is in life, we need to stop and be aware of those moments that God has set aside solely for us. Glorify His Holy Name, by stopping and taking in His goodness for your own benefit. Allow Him to saturate you with His Glory. In this, you will renew the awe, desire, and the power within you to be ready when He calls you again.

 “Martha, Martha, the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things. But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”… - Luke 10:41,42

Duplicity

"I Am, Who I Am”.  God Is, Who Was, and Shall Be. He is the same God no matter who stands before Him. His Truth never fades. God seeks us to be the same; to always stand before Him and our fellow man as the same person. He asks us to peel away our layers of self-doubt, insecurity, and uncertainty. Rather, He calls us to live with conviction and confidence in His Way, unwavering in our belief in Him. When our time with God is spent in humility and a true desire for redemption, He will mold us to stand openly and honestly, always praising His Name and spreading His Truth to everyone in our Path. 

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” – John 1:48

Endeavor

Whatever task you set out to do, seek first to do God’s Will. Walk in His Presence by making a conscience choice to be with Him. With His Grace within, beside, and throughout, you will find success and your heart will find joy.

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:2