Puzzled?

Eph. 2:8 & 10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves.  It is the gift of God.  10.) For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance

Sometimes we feel like we don’t have the entire picture.  We can’t see the final design to what God is doing in our life.  It is hard to let go and wait on the Lord, especially for those of us who like to have a plan.

Even when we seek God for answers and direction we can still misinterpret where God is leading us. We may spend time in the word and in prayer asking God to lead us.  We may still feel confused by the decision and believe God is leading us in a direction, only to find out, after acting in faith we had made the wrong decision. That is okay, don’t spend time in “bad self-talk,” that is not from God.  Just simply acknowledge that you have made a mistake, give yourself grace, and move on.  Rest in the knowledge that God has your life all worked out and there is a purpose for you in God’s plan. 

God has all the pieces of your life in his hands; God can give you that one piece of the puzzle and an in instant your life will feel fulfilled and you will see your purpose.  God is the ultimate puzzle maker and he has your life all mapped out to make a beautiful picture.  I believe we will be able to see how it all worked together when we get to glory and then we won’t care because we will be with Him and all the “why’s” and worries won’t matter.

Please pray with me – Thank you father for having all the knowledge and control of our lives.  Please fill us with all spiritual wisdom and understanding.  Help us to feel your grace flowing over us and rest in that.  Please help us to bear good fruit in every good work we do.  Amen

Moving Mountains

Isaiah 26: 3-4 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.  Trust in the Lord forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.

We should live every day with courage, anticipation, and joy.  Realizing that we have the power of the Holy Spirit inside of us we should put our trust and faith in Jesus and live in faith. That is our part – God has already done His part.  He has given us His Holy Spirit to dwell in us and lead us.  God promises us we will have his strength.  Phil 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

We need to stop settling for mediocre dreams and start dreaming God size dreams.  We need to live by faith. 2 Cor. 5: 7 We live by faith, not by sight. If you have a reoccurring dream and you have talked with God about that dream start acting on it.  Chances are good that he has put that dream in your heart.  If you feel like the dream is too big; you are not qualified for it; or you aren’t good enough; PERFECT.  God uses the unqualified, weak and humble all throughout the bible.  God qualifies the unqualified.

Please Pray with Me – Dear Lord, Thanks for giving us your Holy Spirit to guide us.  Thanks for the faith and strength you have given us.  Help us go out today and move mountains in your name we pray. Amen

Patience While We Wait

Deut. 30:8  The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Do you feel discouraged? Have you been waiting on the Lord for healing; for your purpose to be revealed for your life; for work; for a child of yours to find their way?  Please don’t give up; put your trust in Jesus.  God promises us he will not leave you or forsake you.

It is hard not to get discouraged or be afraid.  We want things to work out in our timing.  When they don’t we wonder is “God there - is He listening?”  Yes, He is there and He does care for you and love you deeper and more purely then you can imagine.  God will turn your situation out for your good

You must focus on Jesus during the time of waiting.  Ask the Holy Spirit to control your mind when worry starts creeping into your mind.  Say out loud, “I praise you Jesus and I trust you”. Do something for someone else.  Turn on some praise music and sing out loud.  Focus on Jesus and ask for patience while you wait.  The wait will go much quicker when you stop waiting and start praising!

Please pray with me – Thank you Father that you love us so deeply.  More than we can even imagine.  Please forgive us for being impatient.  Help us to focus only on you.  Holy Spirit please control our minds and help us rest in your presence.  Amen

Hang Out With God

Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Are you trying to control your life so you will feel fulfilled and happy; by filling every free moment up during your day and week? Think of when you wind something up to tight.  What Happens? It either gets stuck (not moving forward) or it unwinds completely (losing its grip).

Try letting your schedule be more organic.  Leave time in your day for God. Take moments of time to talk with God.   Luke5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. God might have something to put on your heart to do.  Or he may want to just let you know how special and loved you are.  Who knows, God might even have a fun blessing for you to enjoy.  Live your life fully and abundantly don’t let life get (unwound) away from you.  John 10:10 The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy.  I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Leave time for prayer, reflection, and peace.  Let your life flow with God!

Please pray with me - Dear Lord thank you for wanting a personal relationship with us.  Please help us to find quiet space to hang out with you today and every day. We love you Lord and we long to be with you. Amen.

Rest For The Weary

Matthew 11: 28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Do you ever feel tired and worn before you even get out of bed? Jesus says, “come to me and I will give you rest.”  Did you know you can rest even when you are busy, if you take God along with you?  Help yourself by leaning on Jesus the ultimate assistant.  Jesus is better than any planner, stress relieving class, pill or numbing device.

Jesus can restore you today.  Begin by inviting Him into your life and your daily plans.  Invite the Holy Spirit to give you council and guide your day.  Start your day with God.  If you have a hard time concentrating like I do when you pray use a prayer journal and write to God.  I write free hand and I just write God my thoughts and I ask Him questions as I write.  Try opening up your bible for 5 minutes and read.  What’s stopping you?  As the saying goes –If nothing changes, nothing changes.

Please Pray With Me – Dear Lord you are good and we praise you.  Please renew our strength.  Help us to run toward you and not grow weary.  Please give us the wisdom and strength for today. Amen

Simply A Prayer Today

Colo. 1:13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.

(Simply a prayer today using scripture)

Dear God please fill us with your Will through your spiritual wisdom and bless us with understanding.

Help us to live a life worthy of you and to bear good fruit in the work that we do.

Strengthen us with your power so that we might have endurance, patience and be joyful. Please forgive our sins.  Thank you for your grace and forgiveness.  Thank you for rescuing us from the darkness of the evil on.

Please bless us as we walk in faith, love and peace toward you.

Thank you for making us a part of your Holy, Pure, and Loving Kingdom.  Amen and Amen

Melt Into God's Loving Arms

Psalm 42: 1-3, 11 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.  My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, where is your God? 11. Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God for I will yet praise him, my savior and my God

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Do you feel downcast today? Maybe you are struggling with depression, illness, anxiety, loss of a job, or family issues.  Whatever your struggles may be, I am deeply sorry. To help you through this time try to envision yourself being held in God your Father’s loving, caring, and powerful arms.  Rest in him and envision your struggles melting away in his care.  Let God fill you with hope and strength today.

“You can only move forward when you fall back into Gods arms”  ~ Kevin Pike

Please pray with me  - Dear Father in heaven we thank you for your goodness and tender mercies.  Please help us to give you all our burdens and trials.  Help us to melt into your loving arms; letting ourselves completely go, so there can be more of you and less of us. Amen