"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Psalms 90:12 NIV
As I reflect on the news of tragedies and accidents recently, I am reminded that our days on earth are numbered. We must remember that and use it for God's glory.
Gain wisdom from that insight. Use those days well, honor God in every day and every minute. Serve others, love your family, be a leader, spread the gospel in word and deed.
And most importantly, know intimately your Heavenly Father. Worship and praise Him for all He had done and because of who He is!
What will you do with the days you have been given? Will you squander them or will you use them for His glory? Make the right choice and you will Be blessed!
Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Kept the faith…
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7 NIV
Paul tells us this from his prison cell. Looking back at his life that he led for Christ. As I read this I see that it all relies on the last three words: "kept the faith".
Having faith and trusting God in every situation will keep you fighting. It will keep you standing when the enemy attacks. Faith will let you fight the battle and win the war.
Faith will keep you moving forward. Putting one foot in front of the other finishing well. No matter the obstacles or how long the journey; faith will help you finish the race.
So during life's struggles, its ups and downs. Whatever the enemy throws at you. Keep the faith and you will Be blessed!
2 Timothy 4:7 NIV
Paul tells us this from his prison cell. Looking back at his life that he led for Christ. As I read this I see that it all relies on the last three words: "kept the faith".
Having faith and trusting God in every situation will keep you fighting. It will keep you standing when the enemy attacks. Faith will let you fight the battle and win the war.
Faith will keep you moving forward. Putting one foot in front of the other finishing well. No matter the obstacles or how long the journey; faith will help you finish the race.
So during life's struggles, its ups and downs. Whatever the enemy throws at you. Keep the faith and you will Be blessed!
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Plans…
"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
We each have plans for our day, our week, our summer and our lives. But do we hold on to those plans too tightly? Or do we keep them in an open hand, allowing God to change them accordingly to His purpose.
Had you asked me 4 years ago if I would ever leave the ER to take a school job and help run a ministry? Or if my wife would retire and run that ministry full time? I would have said you were nuts, no way that's happening! But God had a different purpose for our future!
Are you holding on to your plans too tight? Or are you letting God guide and direct you so you can live out His purpose for your life? If you are then you will Be blessed!
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
We each have plans for our day, our week, our summer and our lives. But do we hold on to those plans too tightly? Or do we keep them in an open hand, allowing God to change them accordingly to His purpose.
Had you asked me 4 years ago if I would ever leave the ER to take a school job and help run a ministry? Or if my wife would retire and run that ministry full time? I would have said you were nuts, no way that's happening! But God had a different purpose for our future!
Are you holding on to your plans too tight? Or are you letting God guide and direct you so you can live out His purpose for your life? If you are then you will Be blessed!
Friday, January 24, 2025
The eternal…
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
We tend to focus on the here and now. The struggles that are facing us in this moment. Sometimes they overwhelm us and consume us. But Paul tells us to focus on the "unseen", the eternal.
Life is temporary, problems and struggles will come and go. We have good times and bad times. I'm not saying to ignore those problems or issues, but change our focus on God. Change our focus to the one we will spend eternity with.
It may not make it easier in the moment, as a matter of fact, the enemy may even attack more. But you have a Heavenly Father that loves you, cares for you and has an eternal reward for you!
Focus on Him and Be blessed!
2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
We tend to focus on the here and now. The struggles that are facing us in this moment. Sometimes they overwhelm us and consume us. But Paul tells us to focus on the "unseen", the eternal.
Life is temporary, problems and struggles will come and go. We have good times and bad times. I'm not saying to ignore those problems or issues, but change our focus on God. Change our focus to the one we will spend eternity with.
It may not make it easier in the moment, as a matter of fact, the enemy may even attack more. But you have a Heavenly Father that loves you, cares for you and has an eternal reward for you!
Focus on Him and Be blessed!
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The valley…
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Psalms 23:4 NIV
For me, today, these words fall on deaf ears. Walking through the dark valley is scary. You feel alone and afraid. My faith tells me that God is there beside me, but my fear overruns me at times.
When you're in the valley, you may feel like I do, far away from God. But take a deep breath, He is there! Remember not only does He own the mountain tops but He owns the valley as well.
His light will peak over the mountains at the right time and light up the darkness with His beauty and glory. Keep hiking, eventually the valley leads to the mountain top and you will Be blessed!
Psalms 23:4 NIV
For me, today, these words fall on deaf ears. Walking through the dark valley is scary. You feel alone and afraid. My faith tells me that God is there beside me, but my fear overruns me at times.
When you're in the valley, you may feel like I do, far away from God. But take a deep breath, He is there! Remember not only does He own the mountain tops but He owns the valley as well.
His light will peak over the mountains at the right time and light up the darkness with His beauty and glory. Keep hiking, eventually the valley leads to the mountain top and you will Be blessed!
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Surrender…
"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Heavenly Father, I bow in worship and praise before you. I surrender myself completely and unreservedly in every area of my life to you. I take a stand against all the workings of Satan in my life. Lord, I resist all the endeavors of Satan and his wicked spirits to rob me of the will of God. -Amen
Monday, January 6, 2025
Impossible…
"Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.""
Mark 10:27 NIV
I'm reminded of one of my favorite movies, "Facing the Giants", and their focus on "all things are possible with God."
Many of us face obstacles that seem impossible. Maybe health issues, relationships, finances, depression and many more. But all we have to do is ask, God is there waiting for you to cry out.
No matter what impossible mountain you feel stands before you today, God can make it possible! He will lift you up and help you conquer that mountain so you can Be blessed!
Mark 10:27 NIV
I'm reminded of one of my favorite movies, "Facing the Giants", and their focus on "all things are possible with God."
Many of us face obstacles that seem impossible. Maybe health issues, relationships, finances, depression and many more. But all we have to do is ask, God is there waiting for you to cry out.
No matter what impossible mountain you feel stands before you today, God can make it possible! He will lift you up and help you conquer that mountain so you can Be blessed!
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Everything is yours…
""But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand."
1 Chronicles 29:14 NIV
Giving just isn't about your tithe or finances. It can be anything: your time, resources, talents, mentorship. It is all God's anyway. He gave it ALL to you.
So when we think about giving back, we consider: can we afford it, do I have the time, or maybe later when I'm more stable. None of these things should ever be a consideration, because you're just a steward of what's already His!
So what are you doing today? Watching a football game or serving others? Buying a new "toy" or feeding the poor? It's all God's, give it back to Him and Be blessed!
1 Chronicles 29:14 NIV
Giving just isn't about your tithe or finances. It can be anything: your time, resources, talents, mentorship. It is all God's anyway. He gave it ALL to you.
So when we think about giving back, we consider: can we afford it, do I have the time, or maybe later when I'm more stable. None of these things should ever be a consideration, because you're just a steward of what's already His!
So what are you doing today? Watching a football game or serving others? Buying a new "toy" or feeding the poor? It's all God's, give it back to Him and Be blessed!
Friday, January 3, 2025
Seeking something…
"Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
John 6:35 NIV
Have you ever stood at a full fridge or pantry and thought: "we have nothing to eat!" You're looking for something to satisfy your physical hunger or thirst.
Many people are that way in life. They are looking for something to satisfy their soul. They may try drugs, alcohol, sex, the latest fitness rage or hobby.
But those who truly seek Jesus will not be hungry or thirsty in their soul. They will find their purpose in life. They will live it out for the glory of the Heavenly Father.
Are you hungry or thirsty? Seek Jesus, let Him fulfill you and Be Blessed!
John 6:35 NIV
Have you ever stood at a full fridge or pantry and thought: "we have nothing to eat!" You're looking for something to satisfy your physical hunger or thirst.
Many people are that way in life. They are looking for something to satisfy their soul. They may try drugs, alcohol, sex, the latest fitness rage or hobby.
But those who truly seek Jesus will not be hungry or thirsty in their soul. They will find their purpose in life. They will live it out for the glory of the Heavenly Father.
Are you hungry or thirsty? Seek Jesus, let Him fulfill you and Be Blessed!
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Strength…
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13 NIV
Paul sends us this message, not from his warm house with his freezers full and bank account busting at the seams. No he sends it from jail, at one of his lowest points.
Paul reminds us that no matter what life throws at us, we can rely on God for the strength to overcome. Your Heavenly Father will see you through it.
So no matter where you are in your life; struggling or successful. Or in your health, or relationships or just life in general; God will provide the strength you need to overcome.
We were not meant for this world, it is just a temporary home. Rely on Him for the strength to persevere and Be Blessed!
Philippians 4:13 NIV
Paul sends us this message, not from his warm house with his freezers full and bank account busting at the seams. No he sends it from jail, at one of his lowest points.
Paul reminds us that no matter what life throws at us, we can rely on God for the strength to overcome. Your Heavenly Father will see you through it.
So no matter where you are in your life; struggling or successful. Or in your health, or relationships or just life in general; God will provide the strength you need to overcome.
We were not meant for this world, it is just a temporary home. Rely on Him for the strength to persevere and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Meditates…
"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night."
Psalms 1:1-2 NIV
It amazes me how God works. As I sit this morning to chose my yearly bible reading, my favorite chapter, Psalms 1 appears in that reading for today.
"Blessed is the one…who meditates in his law day and night."
Are you starting the New Year off right? Are you meditating on God's word? Make it a priority, at least 15 minutes a day in 2025! Read His word, meditate on it!
If you do, 2025 will Be Blessed!
Psalms 1:1-2 NIV
It amazes me how God works. As I sit this morning to chose my yearly bible reading, my favorite chapter, Psalms 1 appears in that reading for today.
"Blessed is the one…who meditates in his law day and night."
Are you starting the New Year off right? Are you meditating on God's word? Make it a priority, at least 15 minutes a day in 2025! Read His word, meditate on it!
If you do, 2025 will Be Blessed!
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