Do you continually set up and stir up circumstances that keep you in a swirl of drama? Know that the constant stress for you and those around you is unhealthy on every level.
Step back. Think first. Then step up.
For it is written:
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.”
Have you ever had a power outage that affects all communication? Where I live was hit by lightning several days ago and it affected internet, TV and phone and in some cases electric power. Crews are still working to bring many back up to full service. I am not a huge internet user or TV watcher but I must say when all access is cut off I realized how much I actually research online. During the storm my TV and cable were fried and part of the main fuse box was hit. Normally I would just Google the situation and
Feeling weak? Feeling weary? The joy of the Lord is your strength. Know that. Seek Him.
Start, build, and cherish a relationship with Him. Wherever you are in your journey, it is never too late. Cultivate and strengthen your relationship with Him.
Listen for His still small voice. Follow His direction rather than the ways of the world. Through close relationship you will walk in His joy and in His strength. Pump up!
For it is written:
“This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn nor weep…for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not
Have you ever been rejected, abandoned, mistreated? I think most of us have been at least once. Some have been more than others. Some have developed deep roots of rejection that play out in every encounter and or relationship.
People will let you down at times. It is part of the human condition. To stay clear at the heart level (and it is always a heart issue) it is imperative to forgive every slight whether real or imagined, large or small.
When your heart stays clear you are better able to hear God’s direction. When your heart is clear you
Did you ever watch birds glide across a blue summer sky? Some birds clearly fly on a mission with a destination in mind. But there are some who spread their wings wide and glide gracefully and seemingly without effort.
Do you frantically seek each destination or have you honed the skill to just glide with complete trust in the Lord? You can greatly reduce the frantic and frenetic ways of the world in your life. Just glide in His grace.
For it is written:
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made
Do you sometimes have too much going on in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do worry and anxiety seep into your spirit? Is your heart troubled? After all, it is always a heart issue.
Step back, even if just for a short time. Unplug from all contact. Take time to rest in the Lord for a while.
The world will go on without you. Let His peace wash over you, refresh your spirit and renew your life. Listen for His direction.
For it is written:
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the
God knows right where you are and exactly what is going on in your life. He truly knows every detail far beyond what even you think you know. Just stay focused on Him.
Do not let the circumstances around you skew your vision. For in His perfect time all will become clear. Listen to Him only.
For it is written:
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
If you make a mistake, own it. If you should make reparations, make them. Integrity is a vanishing character quality. Be of good character. Have integrity. Cherish what is of good report.
For it is written:
“…as that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world
