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.