"Then the Lord said to him, "What is that in your hand?" "A staff," he replied."
Exodus 4:2 NIV
When God called Moses back to Egypt to save His people, Moses questioned Him. How would God use him to save the Israelites? God asked a simple question, "what is that in your hand?"
Moses staff would eventually show the Pharaoh God's power. The point is: when God calls you, He will use what you have to accomplish His will. He will use your talents, your time, your resources for His purpose.
So don't think that you have nothing to offer God. He will use you and your abilities to serve Him. Just be willing to say "yes" and then you will Be Blessed!
Friday, August 30, 2024
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Hope…
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 15:13 NIV
Has the enemy ever stolen your hope? I'm sure at some point in your Christian walk your hope has been tested. I know mine has wavered in the past.
But hope is seeded in our walk with Christ. We anticipate or desire a certain outcome for something, but without Christ, we don't have joy and peace as we are waiting. Christ fills us with that sense of calm as we wait.
Without Him, we would spiral into fear and anxiety, as we are hope for the future. A future with Christ and His will far outweighs anything we could imagine or hope.
Trust Him, allow His joy and peace to overflow you and Be Blessed!
Romans 15:13 NIV
Has the enemy ever stolen your hope? I'm sure at some point in your Christian walk your hope has been tested. I know mine has wavered in the past.
But hope is seeded in our walk with Christ. We anticipate or desire a certain outcome for something, but without Christ, we don't have joy and peace as we are waiting. Christ fills us with that sense of calm as we wait.
Without Him, we would spiral into fear and anxiety, as we are hope for the future. A future with Christ and His will far outweighs anything we could imagine or hope.
Trust Him, allow His joy and peace to overflow you and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Fear…
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
II Timothy 1:7 NKJV
What are you afraid of today? Maybe work, school, finances, a future for your children? Maybe a medical diagnosis has you scared? Whatever it is, know that feeling of fear is not from your Heavenly Father.
The enemy uses fear as a tactic, just like a bully on the playground. But we need to stand up to the bully and punch him square in the nose (with God's word). Trust me, fear will bow to the name of Jesus.
So what ever you're afraid of today. Know that God has greater plans for you. Lean on Him, send fear running and Be Blessed!
II Timothy 1:7 NKJV
What are you afraid of today? Maybe work, school, finances, a future for your children? Maybe a medical diagnosis has you scared? Whatever it is, know that feeling of fear is not from your Heavenly Father.
The enemy uses fear as a tactic, just like a bully on the playground. But we need to stand up to the bully and punch him square in the nose (with God's word). Trust me, fear will bow to the name of Jesus.
So what ever you're afraid of today. Know that God has greater plans for you. Lean on Him, send fear running and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
A calling…
"He answered, " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'""
Luke 10:27 NIV
In this "me" culture, we are all about loving ourselves and looking after number one. Most people today only offer something if they get something in return.
As Christians we are called to a higher standard. Loving God first, with everything that is in us and the loving our neighbor as much as we love ourselves. The loving God part can seem easy, the neighbor part…not so much.
But Christ set that example for us. He loved so much that He gave His life for us as sinners. Shouldn't we at least love the guy we don't get along with at work. Or the "Karen" down the street who has different political views.
Let's step up to God's calling; love Him and love them. God wants you and them to Be Blessed!
Luke 10:27 NIV
In this "me" culture, we are all about loving ourselves and looking after number one. Most people today only offer something if they get something in return.
As Christians we are called to a higher standard. Loving God first, with everything that is in us and the loving our neighbor as much as we love ourselves. The loving God part can seem easy, the neighbor part…not so much.
But Christ set that example for us. He loved so much that He gave His life for us as sinners. Shouldn't we at least love the guy we don't get along with at work. Or the "Karen" down the street who has different political views.
Let's step up to God's calling; love Him and love them. God wants you and them to Be Blessed!
Monday, August 26, 2024
Truth…
"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter."
Isaiah 5:20 NIV
The prophet Isaiah warns us of those who "make" their own truth. In such a mixed up world where people do whatever feels good or make up "truths" and spread falsehoods; we must be able to discern the truth.
As a Christian, our measure for truth is God's word. We must test whatever we are given against His word.
So what do you believe? Godly facts or worldly falsehoods? Which will lead you down a road where you will Be Blessed?
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
Isaiah 5:20 NIV
The prophet Isaiah warns us of those who "make" their own truth. In such a mixed up world where people do whatever feels good or make up "truths" and spread falsehoods; we must be able to discern the truth.
As a Christian, our measure for truth is God's word. We must test whatever we are given against His word.
So what do you believe? Godly facts or worldly falsehoods? Which will lead you down a road where you will Be Blessed?
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
Friday, August 23, 2024
Learning to walk…
"Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light."
Micah 7:8 NIV
My grand daughter is learning to walk. She will pull her self up on something, steady herself and then she falls. But she doesn't give up. She starts the task all over again.
Christian life is much like that. We will fall, even fail at our task, but we must rise again. With God's strength, we will continue to rise and even walk and then run. God will be your strength in the failure and light in the darkness.
I am in my 50s now, I can't remember all the times I have fallen and failed. But I do remember when I was desperate, I looked up and saw the light. He lifted me up and helped me rise again so I could Be blessed!
Micah 7:8 NIV
My grand daughter is learning to walk. She will pull her self up on something, steady herself and then she falls. But she doesn't give up. She starts the task all over again.
Christian life is much like that. We will fall, even fail at our task, but we must rise again. With God's strength, we will continue to rise and even walk and then run. God will be your strength in the failure and light in the darkness.
I am in my 50s now, I can't remember all the times I have fallen and failed. But I do remember when I was desperate, I looked up and saw the light. He lifted me up and helped me rise again so I could Be blessed!
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Cast your cares…
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."
Psalms 55:22 NIV
Worry and fear can overwhelm even the strongest of minds. The enemy can destroy a strong person from inside their own mind.
King David shared his fears with the Lord. He cried out to God for help and turned those cares over to the Lord. God lifted David up and sustained him.
So whatever worries you today, turn it over to God. Allow Him to deal with it so you can Be Blessed!
Psalms 55:22 NIV
Worry and fear can overwhelm even the strongest of minds. The enemy can destroy a strong person from inside their own mind.
King David shared his fears with the Lord. He cried out to God for help and turned those cares over to the Lord. God lifted David up and sustained him.
So whatever worries you today, turn it over to God. Allow Him to deal with it so you can Be Blessed!
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Venting to God…
"Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."
Psalms 62:8 NIV
Do you ever just need someone to talk to? Sometimes you just need somebody to listen. Maybe there are so many things going on that if you don't "vent" you feel like your going to explode!
Let God be that sounding board. He can take it. He will be your confidant, your sounding board. You can even be brutally honest with Him. Trust Him with any and everything on your mind.
So pour out your heart to God, whether it be good or bad. He is there to listen, love and comfort you. You would be surprised how much this conversation will help. Then you can let go and Be Blessed!
Psalms 62:8 NIV
Do you ever just need someone to talk to? Sometimes you just need somebody to listen. Maybe there are so many things going on that if you don't "vent" you feel like your going to explode!
Let God be that sounding board. He can take it. He will be your confidant, your sounding board. You can even be brutally honest with Him. Trust Him with any and everything on your mind.
So pour out your heart to God, whether it be good or bad. He is there to listen, love and comfort you. You would be surprised how much this conversation will help. Then you can let go and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Christ mindset…
"In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:"
Philippians 2:5 NIV
People can be tough to deal with, especially if you have a job that interacts with the public. We have created a society where it is no longer the norm to just be kind to one another.
But Christ treated everyone with humility, love and compassion. We must follow His example in our every day lives. We must take in the mindset of Christ.
So no matter if you dealing with an angry customer, a sweet elderly neighbor or the coworker who you just can't seem to please; treat them like Christ would if He were standing beside you. Then you both will Be Blessed!
Philippians 2:5 NIV
People can be tough to deal with, especially if you have a job that interacts with the public. We have created a society where it is no longer the norm to just be kind to one another.
But Christ treated everyone with humility, love and compassion. We must follow His example in our every day lives. We must take in the mindset of Christ.
So no matter if you dealing with an angry customer, a sweet elderly neighbor or the coworker who you just can't seem to please; treat them like Christ would if He were standing beside you. Then you both will Be Blessed!
Monday, August 19, 2024
Darkness…
"You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light."
2 Samuel 22:29 NIV
Darkness is merely the absence of light. A pitch black room can be overcome by a small candle. The light drives away the darkness.
When we are in our darkest days, we must search for the light. Our whole attitude, emotional, mental and physical state can be changed when a glimpse of light enters in. Our God is that light!!
So no matter how you feeling today, if your deem or your down in a deep dark while; find some light. Read the Word, turn on some praise music, fall to your knees in prayer. Seek the Father, look for the light, the darkness will flee and you will Be blessed!
2 Samuel 22:29 NIV
Darkness is merely the absence of light. A pitch black room can be overcome by a small candle. The light drives away the darkness.
When we are in our darkest days, we must search for the light. Our whole attitude, emotional, mental and physical state can be changed when a glimpse of light enters in. Our God is that light!!
So no matter how you feeling today, if your deem or your down in a deep dark while; find some light. Read the Word, turn on some praise music, fall to your knees in prayer. Seek the Father, look for the light, the darkness will flee and you will Be blessed!
Friday, August 16, 2024
Scars…
""He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed.""
1 Peter 2:24 NIV
Healing comes in many forms. Physical, mental, spiritual, emotional: whatever your need, God can heal it!! I have personal experienced this in my life.
Scars cover, not only my body, but my mind and spirit. I have been broken, but my scars have healed and they have made me who I am. When we suffer through something we come out stronger in the other side.
Jesus suffered, was wounded and died for us; so that no matter what your scars are, you can be healed! Thank Him for your scars so you can Be Blessed!
1 Peter 2:24 NIV
Healing comes in many forms. Physical, mental, spiritual, emotional: whatever your need, God can heal it!! I have personal experienced this in my life.
Scars cover, not only my body, but my mind and spirit. I have been broken, but my scars have healed and they have made me who I am. When we suffer through something we come out stronger in the other side.
Jesus suffered, was wounded and died for us; so that no matter what your scars are, you can be healed! Thank Him for your scars so you can Be Blessed!
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Jesus wept…
"Jesus wept."
John 11:35 NIV
Jesus had just lost His friend, Lazarus. He was crying with the family right before He raised Lazarus from the dead. So what's the point of this verse?
Jesus knew the future, He knew Lazarus would rise again, so why cry with the family. First, He was just as human as you and I and had just lost a friend. Two, He was supporting the family and being empathetic. He was meeting them where they were emotionally and showing them that He understood and cared.
Jesus will meet you where you are! He cares about you. He understands what you're going through. He will be your shoulder to cry on and cry with!
But something new is coming! Lazarus will rise! Jesus knows the future but He is there for the journey, lean in Him so you can Be blessed!
John 11:35 NIV
Jesus had just lost His friend, Lazarus. He was crying with the family right before He raised Lazarus from the dead. So what's the point of this verse?
Jesus knew the future, He knew Lazarus would rise again, so why cry with the family. First, He was just as human as you and I and had just lost a friend. Two, He was supporting the family and being empathetic. He was meeting them where they were emotionally and showing them that He understood and cared.
Jesus will meet you where you are! He cares about you. He understands what you're going through. He will be your shoulder to cry on and cry with!
But something new is coming! Lazarus will rise! Jesus knows the future but He is there for the journey, lean in Him so you can Be blessed!
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
His love…
"neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8:39 NIV
Most teenagers believe, at some point, that they have done something to cause their parents, not to love them. Maybe the same goes for a couple. Trials come and they believe they have lost the love of their spouse.
But our Heavenly Father is so much different! Nothing we do, can separate us from His love. It doesn't change when we fail or falter. His love for us is constant.
So if you think you have done something to cause Him to forget you, know that He loves you! He is waiting there with open arms so that you can Be Blessed!
Romans 8:39 NIV
Most teenagers believe, at some point, that they have done something to cause their parents, not to love them. Maybe the same goes for a couple. Trials come and they believe they have lost the love of their spouse.
But our Heavenly Father is so much different! Nothing we do, can separate us from His love. It doesn't change when we fail or falter. His love for us is constant.
So if you think you have done something to cause Him to forget you, know that He loves you! He is waiting there with open arms so that you can Be Blessed!
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Forget the past…
""Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! "I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more."
Isaiah 43:18-19a, 25 NIV
What, from your past, are you holding on too? Maybe it's a time of sin in your life, or a dark period and you can't seem to climb out?
Have you asked forgiveness? Have you forgiven yourself and others? If so, God has new plans in store for you. He has forgotten that time. He wants more for you!
It's time to allow God to write a new path for you. Turn back to Him and let Him lead and guide you to the new life He has in store for you. Forget your past and Be Blessed!
Isaiah 43:18-19a, 25 NIV
What, from your past, are you holding on too? Maybe it's a time of sin in your life, or a dark period and you can't seem to climb out?
Have you asked forgiveness? Have you forgiven yourself and others? If so, God has new plans in store for you. He has forgotten that time. He wants more for you!
It's time to allow God to write a new path for you. Turn back to Him and let Him lead and guide you to the new life He has in store for you. Forget your past and Be Blessed!
Monday, August 12, 2024
He sees you..
"The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good."
Proverbs 15:3 NIV
Do you ever feel alone and afraid? Like no one cares and you are lost in this world? I know that I have in the past.
When we are in that dark place, we must look up. God is looking down upon you, He sees you and is for you. Lift up your eyes and cry out to Him.
Sometimes, only God can bring us back to the place we need to be. Turn your eyes to Him, because He sees you, then you can Be Blessed!
Proverbs 15:3 NIV
Do you ever feel alone and afraid? Like no one cares and you are lost in this world? I know that I have in the past.
When we are in that dark place, we must look up. God is looking down upon you, He sees you and is for you. Lift up your eyes and cry out to Him.
Sometimes, only God can bring us back to the place we need to be. Turn your eyes to Him, because He sees you, then you can Be Blessed!
Friday, August 9, 2024
Faithful…
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7 NIV
"God doesn't require us to be successful; He requires us to be faithful." - Mother Teresa
With life's ups and downs, it can be difficult to succeed. Sometimes we feel like a failure. But success in your job, your family, your finances and your marriage require you to be faithful. To follow God's principles and keep Him at the front of everything you do. That is a successful life.
Keep your faith, trust Him and let the Heavenly Father do the rest. Then you will Be Blessed!
2 Timothy 4:7 NIV
"God doesn't require us to be successful; He requires us to be faithful." - Mother Teresa
With life's ups and downs, it can be difficult to succeed. Sometimes we feel like a failure. But success in your job, your family, your finances and your marriage require you to be faithful. To follow God's principles and keep Him at the front of everything you do. That is a successful life.
Keep your faith, trust Him and let the Heavenly Father do the rest. Then you will Be Blessed!
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Confession….
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed."
James 5:16 a NIV
As the old saying goes "confession is good for the soul." But public confession to another believer or the one you have wronged, helps to start the healing process.
When we confess to one another, we present ourselves as humble and venerable. It turn, it lets the other party, see you as human and allows forgiveness.
Then we can support one another and help each other overcome that sin and never go back. We can be held accountable and have the support we need to move forward.
What do you need to confess today? How could you venerability help you to move forward so you can Be blessed?
James 5:16 a NIV
As the old saying goes "confession is good for the soul." But public confession to another believer or the one you have wronged, helps to start the healing process.
When we confess to one another, we present ourselves as humble and venerable. It turn, it lets the other party, see you as human and allows forgiveness.
Then we can support one another and help each other overcome that sin and never go back. We can be held accountable and have the support we need to move forward.
What do you need to confess today? How could you venerability help you to move forward so you can Be blessed?
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The possible…
"Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.""
Matthew 19:26 NIV
Sometimes our problems seem bigger than us and to be honest, most times they are. But our Creator is bigger than any problem we might face.
"Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man's power ends." - George Muller
Take your situation to the Lord and have faith that He will overcome. Pray specifics, passionate prayers believing that He will overcome.
Turn it over to Him and prepare to Be blessed!
Matthew 19:26 NIV
Sometimes our problems seem bigger than us and to be honest, most times they are. But our Creator is bigger than any problem we might face.
"Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man's power ends." - George Muller
Take your situation to the Lord and have faith that He will overcome. Pray specifics, passionate prayers believing that He will overcome.
Turn it over to Him and prepare to Be blessed!
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Be kind…
"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased."
Hebrews 13:16 NIV
We are called to do help each other and serve those less fortunate than ourselves. A simple act of kindness can change someone's day.
Help a struggling mom in the checkout line. Spend some time with an elderly widow that just needs a visitor. Share a cup of coffee with a co worker who is having. A bad day.
We were never meant to do life alone. Take 5 minutes out of your day today to be kind to a stranger, God sees you and He smiles and you will Be Blessed!
Hebrews 13:16 NIV
We are called to do help each other and serve those less fortunate than ourselves. A simple act of kindness can change someone's day.
Help a struggling mom in the checkout line. Spend some time with an elderly widow that just needs a visitor. Share a cup of coffee with a co worker who is having. A bad day.
We were never meant to do life alone. Take 5 minutes out of your day today to be kind to a stranger, God sees you and He smiles and you will Be Blessed!
Monday, August 5, 2024
Guard your heart…
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
The writer of proverbs goes in this chapter tells us where our feet should go, what should come out of our mouths, and what we see with our eyes. But it all leads back to the heart…our spirit.
We must protect our heart and be careful what we let into our spirit. Our heart guides everything we do. What we fill it with will reflect in our every day lives.
Are you protecting your spirit? Can people see a reflection of who you truly do by what's in your heart.
Guard your heart, it will be worth it and you will Be blessed!
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
The writer of proverbs goes in this chapter tells us where our feet should go, what should come out of our mouths, and what we see with our eyes. But it all leads back to the heart…our spirit.
We must protect our heart and be careful what we let into our spirit. Our heart guides everything we do. What we fill it with will reflect in our every day lives.
Are you protecting your spirit? Can people see a reflection of who you truly do by what's in your heart.
Guard your heart, it will be worth it and you will Be blessed!
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Seasons…
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:"
Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV
We all go through seasons of life. Ups and downs, mountain tops and deep valleys. Depression and elation.
Maybe you're going through a touch time now. Or maybe you're living your best life. Either way, we are called to embrace and celebrate all times of life. God will use whatever season He is bringing you through for good.
So good or bad, know there is a reason and a purpose for this season of life. Trust His plan, use what He teaches you to help others and Be blessed!
Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV
We all go through seasons of life. Ups and downs, mountain tops and deep valleys. Depression and elation.
Maybe you're going through a touch time now. Or maybe you're living your best life. Either way, we are called to embrace and celebrate all times of life. God will use whatever season He is bringing you through for good.
So good or bad, know there is a reason and a purpose for this season of life. Trust His plan, use what He teaches you to help others and Be blessed!
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