SPRING IN THE SON

 

Spring has definitely sprung around here and I absolutely love it!

Every season is my favorite, because quite frankly, everyday is a blessing from the Lord. But spring has so much to love about it, I can’t help but be excited! Bulbs and perennials are emerging from the soil, new buds are forming on the trees and the harmonious sound of chirping birds fills the air.

Straight from the Word, ” God blesses those who are poor in spirit and realize their need for Him “ - Matthew 5:3

As Joyce Meyer put it, “ Your worst day with God, is way better than your best day without Him ever was.” There is nothing I can add to that but Amen. 

God brightens each and every day, whether the sun shines brightly on the outside or not. HE is the sunshine that beams on the inside of HIS children, bringing forth new life from our minds, bodies and souls, allowing us to bear fruit for HIM.

A Mighty Power

As a believer in Christ Jesus as my Lord and Savior, there is a mighty power living on the inside of me. The great thing about that power is that it isn’t just placed there by God for my own benefit. Yes, He gives me the strength to do all things and He is there to guide me and comfort me, but greatest of all He shows me when someone else is in need of those very same things. He allows me to share the compassion and love of Christ with others. For that I am very thankful.

Acts 1:8(NLT) says,

⁸ “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

 

There is no greater love, no greater friend than Christ Jesus himself and with HIM on the inside of me, I confidently know that all things are possible. The Holy Spirit enables us to be a witness for Christ and to tell others about HIM. The Lord has done and continues to do so much for me each day, that I can’t help but share with someone else that He will do the same for all who believe in HIM.

To Cheer You

    Hearts abound everywhere as we celebrate this Happy Valentine's Day!  I love making crafts with my children and preparing treats to make the day special.  It's also great to have a holiday to focus on love and share it with others. But, wait. We as believers are commanded by Jesus Christ to have love as our focus in our daily lives, not just once a year.
    Proverbs 17:22 says, "A cheerful heart is good medicine."   What can you give someone today to give them a cheerful heart? Offer a smile, give a compliment. Let someone know how much you appreciate them or are thinking of them. There are so many things one can do, that just take a little thought. Giving someone else a cheerful heart could be just the thing you need to cheer your own.
Today is wonderful opportunity to share the love of Christ. After all, He showed us the greatest love when He sacrificed His own life to save ours. Happy Valentine's Day to all :)

New

Its hard to believe that it's 2012 and the first month is nearly complete. So since I haven't already said it here...HAPPY NEW YEAR! I do hope that this month has brought you a fresh start or new beginning of some sort. Remember that everyday is a chance to begin anew. God blesses His children each day with new mercies.
This new year brings with it the opportunity to do new things or maybe just the chance to do them in a new way. There are a few things I'd like to try my hand at and accomplish this year. I'll see how it all unfolds but I know for certain, whatever we aspire to do Proverbs 16:3 says "Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed." 
I am thankful to God for His Word and the hope we can have in Him.

SHARE THE GIFT

"And she shall bring forth a son,
and thou shalt call his name JESUS:
for he will save his people from their sins."
MATTHEW 1:21

I spent some time this afternoon with this verse of scripture. It's a wonderful blessing to be able to share the love of JESUS CHRIST with others, for there is no greater gift than Him. HE is the gift that will last forever! As CHRISTmas draws near and we prepare to share our gifts and homes with friends and family, my hope is that the love, joy and peace that JESUS gives shines brightly.  Through the hustle and bustle of each day, may we His sheep, shine as a light for Him and share His love with those who may not know Him or those who are simply hurting and in need of His saving power. May we all remember that HE is 'The Reason for the Season'!

In The Lord's Care

^{Psalm 37:18-19 (CEV)
18}Those who obey the LORD are daily in his care, and what he has given them will be theirs forever.
¹⁹They won't be in trouble when times are bad, and they will have plenty when food is scarce.

 It's been a while since my last post. Mother's Day was in fact the last day I blogged but after a few inquiries, I'm back to share a little godly perspective  - as Mother's Day is soon approaching for me again. No, not the national holiday but a true holiday for my family, as the celebration of a new blessing is just around the corner.
 As I think about the change that will come, I am no more certain of what tomorrow will bring than the next person, but I do know this - if I seek and obey the Lord he is sure to guide me and care for me.
 Psalm 37 is a book that reminds us verse after verse that if we trust in the Lord, delight in HIM, commit the things we do to HIM and wait on HIM, then HE will bless us, direct us, protect us, honor us, rescue us, help us and  save us. As I recently read in a family devotional of ours, " He is the best parent who wants the best for HIS children." There is no need for me, as HIS child, to have worry or concern when HE is in control and promises to take care of me and meet my needs.

THE GIFT OF BEING A MOTHER

     I was blessed earlier this week with a visit from my mother. While she was over, she took time to read a book to my daughter. As I sat there beside them, listening and watching the way my mom read the book, I was transported to my own childhood. I can vividly remember my mom reading to me as a child and I appreciate it even to this day. She read with emotion, changing her voice for each character with full expression. She pointed out words that my daughter could easily learn to read on her own and as she repeated them, I smiled from the inside out. My mother always made reading exciting. In my memories, I can still hear my favorite stories in her voice. I too have read to my children in that very same way and they all love to read and to learn. It's a great blessing to watch them as they are growing each day and it's wonderful to pour into them the great things that my parents poured into me.

Ephesians 4:1-3 NIV says,

¹ As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. ² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³ Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Live a life worthy of your calling. This word was shared with me years ago and it certainly impacts my daily living - being called to be Christ's very own.  I also feel that I am called to be a mother. Better yet, I know. I can look at the work of God in my life and know that He is guiding me down this path day by day, step by step. It is definitely a calling in which you must be humble, gentle, patient and bear with one another in love. With the Holy Spirit leading you, your days can be filled with unity and peace, even in the midst of chaos.

So today on this Mother's Day, I'm thankful to God for the gift of being a mother. It is a calling that I humbly accept and hope that HE is pleased with my living. I'm thankful that JESUS, my LORD and SAVIOR, walks with me and guides me and even forgives me when I mess up. I'm also thankful to God for my own mother, because HE blessed my life with her.  Many women have poured into my life but HE chose her to be the first.

Thanks Mom!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL!