Good evening, So daily I read devotionals, and read scripture... that's the normal Christian woman reading... But I get daily reminders from my kids about God's presence and His love. From my youngest (4) to my eldest (11). They remind me that what I tell them and what they learn in Sunday school is actually sinking in. God is a vibrant part of their lives and I like it so much, (this coming from the mom who feels she fails her kids every day). Just this Sunday, my 4 year old, bursts into dance singing Tye Tribbett's "If He Did it Before... He Can Do it Again..." It was quite enlightening knowing that they love God as much, if not more, than I do.
They also love The Walls Group and will sing "Perfect People" without provocation.
Some days, you sit back and just listen to them and they will surprise you. Also on Sunday, I learned that some girls in Sunday school class called my son gay. I was taken aback by this because these kids were in Sunday school. But I had to remind myself and my son that everyone does not have the same mind when going to church and to just forgive them and remember no one is perfect. But how do you address that??? Sexual orientation is not a topic for Sunday school, nor is it funny to bully a person about it. Wow!!!!
Been going through a lot of individual battles while weathering my storm. I noticed that the more I stayed distracted by the battles, I stopped moving through the storm and I keep feeling bogged down and flooded. God says not so!!!! So I stepped back, watched each battle as they came, whoooo don't get me wrong, I was having a time, wailing, crying, getting mad, frustrated, pity party, then happy,joyful, and thankful.
And that's what saved me, thankfulness. Expressing thankfulness even when I was overwhelmed with everything that was, is and will happen in my life and the lives of my children. I realized that the minor issues only pop up as distractions to get you to stop moving out of the storm and into your blessing.
So I do hope my test will inspire you to never stop moving... never give up and always trust God. Love you now, always, and forever...
Good morning. Some days you definitely have to motivate/encourage yourself. On those days, reach out to some one else and encourage them you never know how much turn around you will receive.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; (I Corinthians 13:4-5 NKJV)
Love is a subject I always refer to because it's a subject Jesus continually spoke about.
To love someone regardless of whether it's tied to an emotion or event is one thing God wants us to aspire to. Having godly love for someone even when they've hurt us is not an easy task.
Yet, with God all things are possible. Hate closes so many doors, but with love the avenues are endless. So why not try it?
I love you. Now, always and forever. Have a great day
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (I Corinthians 15:58 NKJV)
This bible verse has been in my head all night and this morning it's the daily scripture. Wow! Sometimes when you you've done all you can do in a situation, all that's left is just stand! Stand on the word of God and don't move from it! Trust God in all things! ALL things! The turnaround is going to be miraculous! You will see the victory in everything and will be thankful for everything!!! Some times God doesn't change a situation because He is trying to change you, so are you going to change for Him? Or do you want to be pounded by the same thing over and over and over? Not so! Stand in the Lord's will! Life is getting better and better! I dare you to trust Him and Stand!
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