I want to feel excited about accomplishing things on this earth, but in everything I do I want to make sure that my joy is not only for the things of this earth. I want to observe the things of God, to complete work for Him, and to abundantly and above all honor Him. That […]
Tag: holiness
Decisions of Godly Value
Only what do you do for Christ will stand. That is the only thing that will matter. So it is important that the time the Lord gives us here on earth is made useful that our actions are carried out according to His standard. It is critical that our time is made of good use, […]
A Storm for Good Friday
Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. (50) And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; (51) And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept […]
Finishing up and starting fresh
Where one thing ends, another begins. That is just what God wants to do in our lives – lead us on to fresh new spaces. “He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul.” – Psalm 23:2b-3a When God calls you to complete one chapter in your life in order to move on […]
So you’ve accomplished your BIG GOAL
…and you’re feeling mighty swell, ain’t ya?! Last night, I accomplished one of my BIG GOALS. I completed the Book of Matthew. Last year, I set out to read the full New Testament from start to finish. Although I am very familiar and well-read on Old and New Testament scripture, I set this new goal […]
Staying Focused…
…requires precise measure and determination to stay along the path that God has set forth. It requires you to not look at anything that will cause you to veer. It requires one to continually align self with the action plan God has set in motion. It requires accountability and action on your part. Lord, We […]
I can keep going…
Simple, yet so impactful is this phrase we can recite to ourselves to whittle away the sudden onset of anxiety, the fear of incompletions, an overwhelming day. “1…2…3…4…5…6…7…8…9…10!” I count away as I reach my daily stretch goal, adding in a couple newer – bulkier – elements that cause my left knee to click and […]
Along the Righteous Path to the Lord’s Enriched Blessings
Jesus will be faithful in leaving unexpected blessings in unexpected places as we remain faithful to His Will. As He chooses to prepare, preserve, and sustain you in your current season, always be sure to keep focused on His righteous path, recognizing every day blessings that are present right before you. Righteous things found along […]
Living Out God’s Light – YOU are needed
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 You stand in the position of sharing God’s righteous light. And someone stands in need of receiving it. Can you share what God has given to you to share? Wait […]
Resting in God’s Presence
Taking a step back and delving into rest that your body requires is a necessary aspect of resting in God’s presence. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 Just like we close our eyes to rest in sleep each night, it is […]