We Weren't Created to Worry

We weren't created to worry and we weren't created to live in fear.  We were created by the most High God to praise His name.

We are vessels of praise, and our lives are to be used to worship our God.  We celebrate the fact that we have a God who loves us and cares for us.  He hears us when we pray and He comes quickly to our aid.  We might not know it, but He's always working on our behalf.  He makes everything work together for our good.Romans 8:28. 

When we spend our time with worry and fear, we remove ourselves from the perfect place of peace.  When we speak fear and worry into our homes and into our children, we remove them from a place of peace. 

Lets remember to speak words of peace in our homes and in our workplaces.  When words of worry and fear rise up, remember that the Lord tells us to "Rejoice in the Lord Always and again I say rejoice."  Philippians 4:4  That doesn't mean that we should rejoice because of trials, but rather we rejoice because of our soon coming victory through our trials.  Storms don't last forever, and neither do the storms of life.  Rejoice in the Lord Always, because we weren't created to worry.

We are heavy with favor. We believe and declare that our prayers are heard and answered, our blessings have come through our front door, we find favor with our supervisors, our clients, our professors, our debtors, and even our enemies. Those sheep who have strayed away from the fold will return to the Good shepherd. We believe and declare that our feet are on the right path, our faith grows stronger everyday, our wisdom increases daily, our day has come. Health and healing are in our homes. Our mouths speak only positive words with blessing and praise for God. We are the light of the world. We are the salt of the earth. We hear and follow God and His praise is continually in our mouths. We are a forgiven people created in the image of an almighty God. Favor is ours, blessing is ours. We will begin to see the promise of God come into fruition starting today and in our lifetime we will see his promise and glory. This today we both believe and declare in Jesus name. Amen

Live for Him

Let's be the change we're hoping to see.  Stop and get peanut butter crackers and bottled water to keep in your car, then if a lost soul begs, give them food and water. In the winter carry blankets and jackets that are of no use to you in your car and if you see a soul shivering in the cold, stop and give it to them.  If your children have slightly used, but beautiful toys and clothing, go to a battered women's shelter, or a homeless shelter and give them to the supervisors. Don't give garbage. No human is garbage.  Drop off a bag of groceries someplace where it can be used. Even to a person in the parking lot, or on a corner where you know homeless and hungry people congregate.  I know a young person who turned 18 in the foster system and was taken to a shelter on their 18th birthday. Can you imagine that happening to you and being Frightened and alone?  Let's help where we can.  Giving to organizations is good, but giving yourself is more beautiful.  Matthew 25:40 "whatever you do for the least of these, you have done for me."
Find a food pantry to volunteer in. Let's not wait for someone else to do something. Let's step up and change the world we live in. Join the liver walk, or the breast cancer walk. You can't do everything,  but you can do something.  "Give and it shall be given unto you,  pressed down, shaken together, and running over shall men give unto your bosom."  Luke 6:38

Oh for grace...

Jesus, Jesus,  how I love you. 😍How I seek you over and over 👀. Jesus, Jesus,  precious Jesus,  Oh for grace to Trust you more!😍 🙌🏾 🙏🏾 🤗
What does it mean to trust Jesus?
What does it feel like....
Well, I  don't know what it would feel like for everyone,  but...
*What does it feel like to get on a plane that weighs tons and moves through air tens of thousands of feet above the ground, flown by one or two men?
* what does it feel like whena parent tells you that they'll pick you up in a few hours?- they always keep their word.
* what does it feel like to get into a taxi or an Uber with a complete stranger and trust them to take you where you want to go?
"Oh for grace to Trust you more...."

Mountain be moved

🗣 say to the mountain, "be thou removed and be thou cast into the sea", and then do not doubt,  but believe the things you say will be done, and you will have whatever you say." "Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them and you will have them."    Mark 11:23-24
God is faithful and He csn deliver what he promises.  Trust in the Lord, oh people of God.

We will not shrink back

Father in heaven,  we know that you are God. We thank you for your grace and mercy. We thank you for your presence in our lives.  Lord, we can see that evil is no longer hidden in the dark shadows.  We now know that it is all around us. But we are thankful that You are always with us.  You cover and protect us. Father, help us to be brave and to reach out to those who are in need of shelter and comfort. Your grace will help us to extend ourselves beyond our own normal capacity.  We are a people of faith. We are the children of the most high God and we will not be afraid.  We will not shrink back.  We will not hide from those who are hurting, or hungry, or afraid.  We refuse to walk away from righteousness. We will hold up your banner and remind our country and the world that you are worthy of praise,  glory and honor. We don't just call on you when we're hurting or afraid.  No, "we will bless the Lord at all times and your praise will continually be in our mouths". We thank You Lord for peace in our hearts. In Jesus name. Amen