Your Love Awakens Me!

The other day while walking in the neighborhood I had the pleasure of viewing some passion flowers that struck me with such awe, that I had to take a picture. Once at home, I couldn't stop looking at it and marveling at the intricacy and beauty. Then the scripture came to mind about how much God cares about us, as compared to his other earthly creations. Matthew 6:25-34.

Are you worrying about something today and wondering how it will work out? The scripture not only compares the beauty of his creation to how much more valuable we are to him, but then gives us direction in conclusion in verse 33. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you".

God is as close as your breath. He loves you more than you can imagine! Take a closer look at this flower and try to imagine how much he cares for every detail of your life!

Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIMh6lS6VjE

It's All Because of You, Jesus....

How many times have we been like the 9 leopards who were cleansed in Luke 17:11, who walked away healed and did not say thank you to the one who cleansed us?

I must confess, there are so many blessings and answered prayers in my life, that I would be guilty as well, but oh what a sweet, sweet spirit that remains humble and appreciative for all that is done in their lives, both big and small!

Jesus had another encounter with a sinful woman who poured out expensive oil and washed his feet with her tears and then wiped them with her hair. The leaders were outraged at the waste, yet Jesus pointed out in a parable to whom much is forgiven, their love will be greater.

I am drawn to a humble spirit, one of brokenness and gratitude, yet I know I do not always show that appreciation outwardly for all of God's many blessings he has bestowed on me, and those in my sphere.

I recently received an update from an outreach at a Children's Home in Kodaikanal, India about how something as simple as lotion to put on their dry faces, was like gold.

Could it be that we have access to so much that we've lost appreciation for the big and little blessings in our lives, that happen all around us every day! Food, clean water, medicine, etc. the list is endless....

Lord help us to be more like the one leopard, the sinful woman and these little children with lotion, and remember to give you the praise, always......

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It's Out Of My League!

My personality is one of encouragement and hope, so it is normal for me to dream big. In order to stay upbeat though, I have to intentionally seek to surround myself with positive people, readings and songs that uplift and encourage my soul to reach higher. I have also learned to set aside quiet times  each day where I can hear God's voice, his whisper and peace that the world does not give.

On my recent trip, I had the luxury of watching TV, not something I have at my home, for a variety of reasons, nonetheless though it was fun to watch shows I have enjoyed in the past and see new ones that I had never watched. What became apparent very quickly though was that I had to be intentional in choosing positive, happy, uplifting shows, as opposed to negative, scary and downright mean shows. I honestly was surprised at what I found, both good and bad.

What that brings me to is the need for all of us to choose what we put into our minds, with an understanding that it will directly result in what comes out of our spirit. Just like food, we can pig out for a while, but given bad choices over a period of time will result in poor health, sooner or later.

Today I would like to encourage all of us to dream big, reach high, become compassionate about something each day. Feel good about yourself and the choices you are making to not only be the best you can be today, but to help someone else along the way.

I personally am encouraged when I hear this song below, to keep pressing on when discouraged or tired and to keep reaching for the furthest star no matter how unlikely it may seem. I hope you also find the strength you need today, to dream big and make a difference in your world!

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFPq9p559II