Let Go Of The Old And Embrace The New!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  “Last night I lost the world, and gained the universe.” ― C. JoyBell C.  Sometimes we've lost the battle but won the war.  It's not about what we are holding onto but what we let go of that brings about change.  If we always do what we have always done and if we live where we have always lived and if we work at the same job we have always worked then how is there supposed to be change in our lives.  If we don't try new things or go new places or work new jobs how will we know if we have truly gained what we are seeking or achieved what has been missing?  We have new highways and roads because someone was curious enough to find out where they would lead.  We have new technology being born because we have people who aren't afraid to take a risk or a chance.  Where is our adventurous self?  Where have we left the curious child that should have grown up to be a curious adult.  Without curiosity we may never know what could have been.  Look for a new path.... and find something new.  Be Blessed!  

I Used Everything You Gave Me!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
Erma Bombeck   Me Too!  Wouldn't it be great if at the end of our lives, we didn't have any regrets... we had completed everything God purposed in us and we had used every drop of talent he had bestowed on us?  Wow!  What an amazing life!  Well, I believe that we can have that life, but we must get our priorities straight.  We need to ask ourselves.  Is what I am doing, 1. making a difference  2. using my God-given talents  3. fulfilling my purpose in life?  It's time that we make a change.  It's time we decide what it is that we were put here on earth for and get busy doing it.  May God show us today the answers to our questions and give us the courage and the strength to follow through!  Be Blessed!  

Make The Decision!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  Again and again, the impossible problem is solved when we see that the problem is only a tough decision waiting to be made. - Robert H. Schuller   I love this....so many times I have realized that my frustration did not come from the problem itself but from not being able to just bite the bullet and make a decision, one way or the other.  Sometimes even if we make the wrong move it's better than not making a move at all, because there are still consequences from not making that move just as it would be if we made the wrong move.  So maybe it's just time to make a move and see where it takes you.  Indecision not only weighs heavily on you but begins a pattern of being indecisive.   May we pray for guidance and just take the leap today!  Be blessed! 

Uncomfortable = Finest Moments

Good Morning Christian Peeps! The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers. ~M. Scott Peck  This says it all!  I pray that we all become uncomfortable so that we may achieve our purpose in this life. 

Be Blessed!   

It's Time To Shed The Old Skin!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  "The snake that cannot shed its skin perishes."  -- Nietzsche. I saw this quote and immediately thought about all the times we may have been afraid to try something new, or just begin again, or take a much needed step or risk.  It is true that if we cannot continue to learn and change, we cannot continue to grow and prosper.  When we lag behind, or drag our feet, or grab a hold of a rope to stay put, we are hindering that which is in us that needs to be manifested.  We are in essence robbing ourselves of our destiny and our calling.  We are so afraid of hurting someone feelings, or changing too much, or being different that we hold ourselves back.  We continue to let others cut in line ahead of us.  We continue to lose out by not listening to that voice that says, "go ahead, take a chance"....  When we cannot shed our old skin and acknowledge the possibility of a new skin then we cannot and will not move forward.  I pray that we all shed that old skin and give our new skin the opportunity to show the world what we can do.  Be Blessed!  

Find A Way, Not An Excuse!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  Sometimes I find quotes that just stand out as brilliant.  We know these things but we don't know these things.  "If it is important to you, you will find a way, if it's not you will find an excuse".  So true.  How many times have we made excuses for not losing weight, not eating healthy, to not quit drinking or smoking, or not taking a risk?  My motto has always been "how bad do you want it".  I am a firm believer that if you want something bad enough you will move Heaven and Earth to get it.  So does that mean that what we want in life isn't that important?  Instead of complaining about what we don't like, how about changing it.  We are the only ones that can want so desperately to to accomplish something that we quit making excuses and find a way to make it happen.  I hope we all take that to heart today and begin making a difference!  Be blessed!

We Are Okay....

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  When our worries get us down.  When we are totally focused on what to do.  When we are torn apart and so confused... look around at those things that were here before us.  Look around at the things that we have no control over.  Look at the stars and the Heavens, the flowers and the trees, then we will know that if they are doing okay, so are we.  We don't have to be in control to be okay.  We don't have to know the answers for things to get done.  We don't have to be perfect for life to continue.  Let go....let God.  Be Blessed!  

Can't See The Forest For The Trees!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  Sometimes we allow the trees to get in our way of what lies in the forest.  Remember, the saying, "not being able to see the forest for the trees?"  This phrase simply means that you can't view a situation clearly because you are too involved or paying attention to the little details instead of looking at the big picture.  Sometimes those trees can keep us from reaching our true potential.  Sometimes we spend so much of our time doing what the trees need and want that we don't focus on what we are meant to be doing.  If the trees can keep us busy for them and make their lives easier then we don't have time to focus on what we are supposed to be doing, which in essence causes frustration, stress, and ultimately a loss of hope in what we were called to do.  Maybe it's time to stand up to the trees and tell them that it's time for them to take care of their own forest and get on with doing what we know we were called to do.  Be Blessed! 

Fully Surrender!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  When I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, you are my God.  When I am weak and need to rest, you are my God.  When troubles come and I can't see, the mountain for the valley and trees, you are my God.  When my heart breaks into, no one else can do what you do.... you are my God.  If there is someone out there that feels alone, tired, hopeless, lost, unsure, confused.... God can reach you at those places.  Our friends and family may not be able to be what we need but God can.  If we can truly surrender (yield, give up, submit, resign) ourselves and our lives to God, then and only then can He show us his glory!  Dear Lord, I pray for surrender in many of our lives.  Let us truly let go, quit trying to make outcomes be what we see and instead let you lead us where we need to go.  Allow our hearts to fully surrender to your will, whatever that may be.  In Jesus name.

Be Blessed!   

Time For Surgery!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  Went to the Oral Surgeon today because of issues with a tooth.  Turns out it was a different tooth and I had to have a root canal under a porcelain crown. Underneath we were surprised to see infection and a lot of inflammation   Now I didn't have pain with the tooth just discomfort.  That's makes me think about some of us who experienced events that caused pain.  Over time the pain can become hidden beneath layers of smiles, churning, probably causing discomfort at times.  By the surgeon going deep, draining the infection and then killing the root he gave me a chance at healing and getting rid of all my discomfort.  God does the same thing for all of our hurts in our past.  If we will let him, he will dig deep, drain the infection and kill the root of our hurt and allow us to heal.  Can we give him that opportunity today.  Can we let him do surgery on us so that we may heal and have a more abundant life?  Be blessed! 

God Is There!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  "God does not create a lock without its key & God does not give you problems without its solutions! TRUST HIM." Unknown.  For everything that we may face today, God already has the answer.  For every cross road that we may face in the future, God has already laid out the correct path.  For every mountain that we must climb, God has extended a hand to help us up.  And for every valley that we find ourselves in, He is the fire that keeps us the warm, the bread that we eat, and the warm blanket wrapped around our shoulders.  God is there!  When we doubt that, all we have to do is breathe in and breathe out and we will know.....God is there!  Be Blessed!

Our True Compass

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  If the map doesn't agree with the ground, the map is wrong!  We are equipped with an inner compass that should we listen will guide us in all things.  Since that inner compass was set by God it is a true compass, meaning it can never be wrong.  The sad part is that the people around us try to lovingly guide us and help us with our road map but ultimately they can't know what our true compass says.  So therefore we have to consult God, our inner compass for what we should do and where we should go.  I'm not saying that others can't help us but we should really try to get quiet and ask God what his intentions are for our lives.  He already has the plan but I think we forget to consult him on occasion to make sure we don't get lost.  If we do he is more than happy to help us find our way back.  Let God be our true road map in everything we do.  Be Blessed!

The Loving Hand That Heals.

Good Morning Christian Peeps! Even though my Mom has gone I can still remember the times that I would call her up on the phone and instantly she could hear the hurt in my voice, and she would say "What's wrong baby"?  I would begin to cry and she would softly talk me through it and make it all better.  We all struggle with needing that soft voice and touch to make us feel better.  Maybe we don't have that someone to touch us anymore or speak kind words but our Father in Heaven can do just that, if we let him.  He is just waiting for the opportunity to wipe away our tears, hold us gently and make all the sorrows go away.  Just because he is not physical to us doesn't mean he can't reach us.  We can turn it all over to him today.  We can let him speak to us and wipe away all our tears.  He loves us so much!  Be Blessed!  

 "A touch can do so much to help others in this life. The touch of a hand can share love, ease pain, and bring joy. The touch of a kind word can catch a sinking spirit and give it wings. The touch of God's love can change your heart, heal your soul, and make you a mighty force for good in this world. May you spend the rest of your days here then touching hands, touching hearts, and touching Heaven with your love."  Joseph Mazella

Remind the Enemy of the Cross!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  It's important to reiterate that there is nothing impossible with God!  So many times we get in a weakened state, the enemy tries to get us to think on the bad things not on the good things.  This morning I began to remind myself of the times that God saw me through.  When I was a child I had a hip that always popped out of place, it made me walk funny and I was embarrassed.  But one night in a good holy ghost filled church service, my Grandmother who just passed, got me in a circle and the church people began to pray.  The Lord moved miraculously that night and I never again had a problem with my hip popping out of place.  That is just one incident I could go on and on.  The message is when the enemy tries to tell you the bad remind him of the good!  When the Bible says we have to encourage ourselves, I believe that's what he means.  Remind Satan of the cross, remind him of what God has done over and over again!  This morning we have to lift ourselves up, we have to discard negative thinking and attitudes and we have to truly believe that all things are possible with God!  Be blessed!

Out Of The Dark, Into The Light!

Good Morning Christian Peeps!  We must take a risk sometimes in order to accomplish our goal or learn new things.  By staying in our safe zone, we will most likely not get to experience new things that can lead to our passion.  I have stepped out of the box so many times to try new things and even though I may not have received my desired results, I have learned new things and grown tremendously.  Sometimes we just want to play it safe, stay in our box, and pretend that we are happy.  But how do we expect to achieve anything if we stay in our box?  Years ago our church taught us that we needed to bring in the "lost", except we weren't allowed to associate with the "lost".  How then can we expect to be effective and show the love of God if we don't crawl out of our box and do the things that scare us the most.  If Thomas Edison had not attempted all of his inventions, we would not have the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.  So let's not waste the talents and gifts we have been given because we are afraid.  Let's take that first step out of the cave today and do something extraordinary!  Be blessed!