“Today is a good day for reflection” – Word For Life Says

November 13, 20172 Comments

“Remember the days of old…,” Deuteronomy 32:7.

Today is a good day for reflection. It may be Monday and the beginning of the week, but if we just take a moment to think on His goodness and where He has brought us from already, oh, the impact that would have at the start of this day and this week! The remembrance of His holy protection and love that has carried us so far could ignite a fire of passion inside us to do more, to be more, to come up to where He wants us more.

The status quo goes into the day business as usual. We can enter in with a refreshed spirit and with a new mindset because our past has already testified that He has been there for us. So far, we have survived everything that we have been through and it’s because of His power, His grace, His mercy that is directing and covering us. No, the path wasn’t always easy. But, we are here today because of the love of God at work in our lives and the belief that He has so much more in store for us.

There’s an old song that says, “When I think of the goodness of Jesus, And all He’s done for me, My soul, my soul cries out, Hallelu, hallelujah, I thank God for saving me,” (GMWA Youth Mass Choir/Lyrics Source: Allgospellyrics.com). Reflection would reassure my soul that no matter what I am facing today, God is still faithful. Taking a look back at the days from of old reminds me, He didn’t bring me this far to leave me. Remembering His goodness tells me if He did it once, He’ll do it again. The mindset is my God is able, He has before and He will again be there for me through it all.

Today has just started but because of God, we can see a victorious end. This week might be brand new, but it’s not new to Him. He has our days numbered. We are in His thoughts. He knows all about us and in Him we rest and believe for so much more. The journey of our soul will keep pushing ahead because we believe God has held us so far and He will hold us through today as well.

“It Only Takes a Moment” – Word For Life Says

November 11, 2017April 8, 2020Leave a comment

Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize God is teaching you something significant? Where every current scene that plays out in your life you spiritually awaken to the idea of God’s guiding presence in a new way; His hand steering you this way and that?

I have had some of those revelation moments lately. God is cracking old perceptions I once held of myself and He is pulling me into new areas of trust. In this area where I am being drawn, I readily admit I don’t know what I am doing. My human frailty comes to the forefront but God is showing me Him. He is showing me more of His heart, more of His care, and more of His heavenly abilities to work it all out.

Oh, His ability to do it all has always been there, but there were certain areas of my life where there were still scales on my eyes, shielding me from seeing the bigger picture; from seeing God fully at work in it all.

I was awakened on the inside and became more aware that there is so much more to me than me. God has me on His radar and He is orchestrating my life in a unique and special way. No, I don’t have all the answers, nor do I know what tomorrow looks like or how this will all end up, but by faith, I want Him to take the lead while I just step out and follow.

It requires not only a moment of revelation but a life of trust. It’s purposely declaring every day and with every step, “I don’t know it all, but I choose to follow the One who does.” It’s a time when we let that one moment of believing God is the fullness of His promises defines the makeup of our future. It’s when we permit the wonder of all that He is to overshadow any doubt or discrepancies that we might feel within ourselves, realizing what He has made us for and ordained us to do never depended on us in the first place.

Is there an area of your life where God wants to give you that ah-ha moment of revelation? Or, are there still scales blocking your full vision of Him?

Father God, remove the scales from our eyes that we might see the full vision of You. We are praying against every hindrance that tries to blind Your people and obstruct their view from the wonderful works You want to do through them. Amen!

I pray for your moment of connection with God. I pray that you would trust in God more, and focus on Him more than whatever you think you can’t do. It only takes a moment of sincere trust and total abandon to Him to change your course in history forever.

“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.” Jeremiah 17:7

“I Believe God!”

November 6, 2017November 30, 2020Leave a comment

In the midst of the storm, he was tossed. A prisoner shackled by iron, but not held down in his faith. The Apostle Paul has been through some rough patches in life but even now he stands by his faith, and says, “I believe God!” (Acts 27:25; read Acts 27).

There are moments when life will make you scratch your head with wonder, thinking, “What the world is going on around here? I have stood the ground of faith. I have walked the path of the Lord, and yet, now I am facing a ferocious storm that wants to capsize everything I believe in. I face waves of adversity come without notice and slam against my body, my mind, and my heart. What’s going on?!”

If you have never faced that head-scratching, heart-searching moment, then I celebrate with you. But, if you, like most of us, have stood on the bow of the boat, with a raging storm all around; thundering, lightning, and the very real fear that in a moment’s notice everything could go really wrong really quickly, then you know the quandary it places you in: give up and forget everything that has gotten you to where you are; or, secure yourself for the ride and hold on.

The Apostle Paul chose to do just that. The storm hadn’t changed. As a matter of fact, it grew worse. Yet, he anchored himself in God. Paul held on to the promise of God and boldly stated, “I believe!”

In God’s Word is light and strength to hold on to during the darkest and stormiest of days and nights. Some days require more encouragement than others. Some nights need the comfort of God holding you so close through His matchless words that say, “I am here for you. You are not alone. Come, find comfort and solace in Me and rest your weary soul.”

When the Bible says, “And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee…” (Deut. 31:8); Father God, help us to lay down the discouragement that tries to speak against Your promise.

When His Word speaks, “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds,” (Psalm 147:3); Father God, help us to find comfort in You and trust that you are healing this situation right now; that Your hand is still bandaging these wounds the world tries to inflict upon us.

When Jesus declares, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest,” (Matthew 11:28); Father God, help us to cast these burdens and worries at Your feet and accept the peace that You want for us in our hearts.

Like the Apostle Paul, we have to choose to believe God over what’s raging around us. Storms are frightening and life can be tumultuous, but Father God, help us to hold on to You, and just believe.

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8 Encouraging Bible Verses for Not Quitting

November 3, 2017November 3, 20174 Comments

On your marks. Get set. Go! Once you have accepted Jesus Christ into your life as your personal Savior you have officially entered the Christian race. The prize is before you and the contest is around you and the only way to make it to the finish line is by focusing on He who paved the way ahead of you. The struggle may seem hard at times but Jesus promised, “He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved,” (Matthew 24:13).

Quitting is not an option and endurance is the key. We cannot give up now. He has brought us too far. We must continue in our holy pursuit of Him. May these verses help you to reach the finish line where our only prize is found in Christ.

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” 1 Corinthians 9:24

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9

“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

“Broken, but I can still FLY!”

November 3, 2017November 3, 20171 Comment

You know, when I took this picture I was simply amazed by this little guy. Here, half of one wing was missing, but he wouldn’t let it stop him. He pushed through his adversity flying from flower to flower to sip of the sweet nectar of God’s blessings for him.

We can learn a lot from God’s creation. Right now, you may feel broken but if you will just hold on and push forward, you too will taste of the goodness of God’s blessings for you. You may be broken, but declare today, “I can still fly!”