Power of prayer. Pray in faith!!

 James 1:5-8 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.  6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.  7 That a man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does."    Sometimes I’m this double minded man.  I pray and trust God with something and then I go back to doing what I can to get my way.   I pray but then I try to fix it.   Sometimes I don’t even pray because I feel like Gods not going to do it anyways.    Wow.   It’s a sad sad thing to be a faith based lady knowing I have this depravity in my heart.    Today, I will try harder to TRUST God.  I will try hard to remember HE KNOWS and He loves me and the ones I pray for more than I do.  I will try to Truly give all my anxiety to the Lord.   God has has some amazing answers to many of my prayers.   But a few He in His infinite wisdom has answered in a way I can’t understand.   I pray today we each can be single minded trusting God here’s and answers our prayers in His way and His timing for His great good.”

Thanks everyone for all your prayers for my Isabelle.  I was thankful she made it tell I returned home from my dads , I did believe she would.  I prayed in faith and knew you were praying too so I had confidence.   I know God doesn’t always do this.   But today my little pup is walking, pooping, eating and drinking.  She is seemingly healthy for an old dog.   I was thinking about how good she is doing and remembered how many had prayed for her.   Thank you all I get some more “good” time with my beautiful dog.

When uou pointing finger four point back at you

John 3:19 "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."     When I read  John 3 today I'm pondering why I don't spread His good news every where I go.  Am I'm clutching the dark and not the light?  If I believe what I say I believe, wouldn't I do everything I can to keep others and myself from the grip of darkness?    Sin is a deceiving thing.   You just open the door a little and compromise takes over.    We each have sins that we struggle with.  We can convince ourselves, our sin isn’t really a bad sin and point fingers to others we think sin worse.   When we point A finger four fingers are pointing back at us.  Today may you love the light and flee from the sin that so easily ensnares you. 😇🙏❤️🌸 Avoid justifying your sin, pretending it’s not as bad as someone else’s.  All sin temps us away from God

The purpose of life

What is the purpose of life?    This is a question my dear freind and I were discussing.  The first thing that comes to my mind is to know and love God.   When I love, God I read His word and try to do what it says.  I of course fail miserably, but I keep brushing myself off, accepting the forgiveness Jesus died to give me and try, try, try again.   Charles Stanley quoted, "Be Gods man/woman, in Gods place, doing Gods work,  Gods way.   What an order!! Today that is resonating with me.   I ask myself, “Am I fulfilling my purpose in life, by keeping God, His work and His ways first in my life?  Or am I seeking after my own pleasures?    I also wonder if I can do both.  God has given me desires in my heart.   He has given me talents and abilities.     I have to be careful that I use all of them for His glory and not my self indulgence.   Hebrews 13:21"equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him," Through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever, Amen.  "

Grasshoppers building a space ship?

Isaiah 40:22 "He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy and spreads them out like a tent to live in."  

We are like grasshoppers!!  We can't understand God and His ways any more then a grasshopper can build a space ship.   We all go through trials that do not feel fair.  Sometimes during those trials it's very very difficult.    Through it all, we are blessed when we TRUST Jesus.     Jeremiah 17:7-8 "But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.  8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.  It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."   Today and always , be like that tree!!😇🙏🌸Know we can’t understand, but we can TRUST!!

Too late?

"Life on Earth is soon to pass, only what's done for Christ will last."   Sometimes I feel like I am chasing the wind.  But when I stop and share the Good News of Jesus Christ I know I've helped someone.      This world is fleeting.  If we live a long time it's still only about 100 years.  That is not long compared to eternity.  A dear friend of mine recently passed.   I tried to witness to her.  But she would only take texts and not a phone call or a visit.   She had texted, yes I believe in Heaven.   I texted back, there is only one way to Heaven through Jesus Christ.     John 14:6 "Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."  I went on via text to explain 1.  Do you know you are a sinner and can't save yourself?  2. Do you believe Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty of your sins and make you right with God?  3. Do you believe Jesus rose from the dead?     I heard nothing more from my friend.   I pray she did TRUST Jesus for her salvation.    

It's hard to loose someone you love when you don't have the assurance they are going to Heaven.    

In todays world, I can keep my mouth closed waiting for a good time to talk about Jesus.    Sometimes we don't get that time.   Be bold!  Share the Gospel!! Only what's done for Christ will last🙏

One place at a time

Psalm 91. "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."  

Today, is the longest day of the year!! I love having these beautiful "Son" filled days!!   I just returned home from visiting my Father and his beautiful family in CA.    I left wishing we lived closer, wanting more time.  I returned home to my still alive puppy of 181/2 years.   She is actually doing really well, compared to where she was.   I spent time at my dads’ worried about my dog.  I was trying to, rest in the shelter of the Most High, but I kept feeling bad, about having her dying while I wasn't there.   I felt bad my friend had to deal with it.   My point is; I wasn't truly resting in the shelter of the Most High.   I was taking on worry and when I did it stole the joy of my present moment.      Our minds can't be in two places at one time.   I have found that it is best to be in my present moment.  Enjoying where where I am and trusting God in everything.   Today, be inspired to truly Rest in the shelter of the Most High!!   God loves you more than you can imagine.  He knows, He is handling every aspect of our lives!  😇🙏🌸

The hat that lasts

1Timothy 4:7-8 " Have nothing to do with god less myths and old wives tales; rather train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things holding promise for both the present life and the life to come."

Godliness and physical training are the two things I hope to accomplish most of my days.    If I miss the physical training then it's not a big deal.  But if I take my eyes off Jesus my hope diminishes.   I used to put all my energy in my physical fitness.    A friend of mine asked me, “ what happens if you can’t do your fitness?” I said I’ll still be a child of God.   I love to do outdoor athletic activities.   I hope I always can.  But my true value is being a child of God.  I was a really good athlete at one point in my life and I lost that identity.   I was a Hockey mom at one point and I lost that, a soccer mom, a runner, a triathlete.   I’ve worn many hats but the hat that lasts is being a child of God.  No matter what we loose we always have Jesus.    Matthew 28:20 “ Lo, I am with you always even to the end of the age.”

Today I’m visiting my dad for Fathers day in California.  I wouldn’t rather be anyplace else.  But back home my dearest puppy if 181/2 years  looks like she is actively passing   My friend is watching her.  I am praying that she makes it tell I get home and I’m asking you to pray for that too.   I will really miss my Isabelle

Love speech

Matthew 10:32 "Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in Heaven.  33 But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in Heaven."   Political correctness has really influenced our witnessing.   We have been programmed to be quiet, because saying, “There is only one way to heaven.”, is considered hate speech.   Truth is telling people about the one free way to Heaven is “Love speech”.  Jesus died for all of us.  He only requires belief.  Everyone is so loved that we are all invited to His kingdom and glory.  John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that  whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."   That, whosoever is each of us!!!! Praise God we are in"love speech". 😇🚴‍♂️💃🙏🌸

Put the crap in the past 💩😇

 Philippians 3:13 "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.  14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Yesterday, the sewer backed up in my  lake home.   I delt with it and moved forward.  It wasn't pleasant but it's over now.  Life is like that.   Sometime we deal with some real crap.   Just as I can keep looking at the tub and seeing the crud.    I can't keep looking back wishing things would have turned bout differently.  Today is a new day!! Let's rejoice and be glad in it!!😇🙏💃🌸🚴‍♂️.  Seize the day!!! Dedicate it to Gods glory!! Philippians 3:13 "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.  14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Yesterday, the sewer backed up in my  lake home.   I delt with it and moved forward.  It wasn't pleasant but it's over now.  Life is like that.   Sometime we deal with some real crap.   Just as I can keep looking at the tub and seeing the crud.    I can't keep looking back wishing things would have turned bout differently.  Today is a new day!! Let's rejoice and be glad in it!!😇🙏💃🌸🚴‍♂️.  Seize the day!!! Dedicate it to Gods glory!!

Godliness with contenetment

1Timothy 6:6 "But Godliness with contentment is great gain."

Have you heard the opposite of faith is fear?  The other day I was hiking in the black hills.   I had a great trek out the path seemed so well defined but on my way back it seemed to be less defined and I could feel fear of being lost creep in.  

That's the way life is sometimes our path seems so clear.  Then in the middle of clear we can be on a path much less defined.  When I didn't know if I was on the"right path" and fear was setting in, I called on Jesus.  I said, " You know where I'm at, guide me."  I chose Godliness with contentment.  I chose faith not fear.   I chose to TRUST even if I had lost my way.    All worked out.  Obviously... which is usually the case.   Most of what we fear never happens.  Choose Godliness with contentment no matter what you are facing!😇🙏❤️🚴‍♂️🌸

In the waiting

Psalm 26:14 "Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."  

In the waiting, I become impatient.   I try to "make" things happen.  I'm a type "A".  My mother, one of my biggest influences, was a "mover and a shaker". She could really get things done!   I watched tremendous peace radiate from within her, as she simply trusted God fully in her passing.   Trusting God in our waiting.  That's the key!!! Trust Him when the healing doesn't come or doesn't come as we want it to.   Trust Him as things are not as "we would have it".   TRUST Him, wait for Him, be strong, take heart, fear not!!   His ways, His timing is where we can find His peace.  😇♥️🙏💃🌸

I believe!! Help me with my unbelief!!

Mark 9:23 "If you can?" Said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."  24 Immediately the boys father exclaimed, " I do believe help me overcome my unbelief!"    I love this!!   Lord, I believe help me overcome my unbelief!   It's very human to have doubt and fear.  Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."       I use this prayer often, Lord, I believe.  Help me with my unbelief.   I know with You all things are possible.  Let me TRUST you fully."    I hope this helps you today too!!😇♥️🙏💃🌸Faith not Fear let Him help you over come your unbelief, when doubt and fear enter your mind.

One bite at a time

2 Corinthians 12:9 " But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."   His Grace is sufficient for us, His power is made perfect in our weaknesses!!!   I love that Paul says weaknesses.  Plural!!! Every moment of every day His Grace is sufficient for us!!! He gives us the power and strength to keep on keeping on!!   Remember the old saying? " How do you eat and elephant?  One bite at a time.   Today, let His Grace and strength be with you one bite ( step) at a time.     TRUST,be strengthened walk on, head up!!

Who do you delight in?

Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart."

5"commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: 6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun."

Today, as I read, "Delight yourself in the Lord" I am evaluating if I actually do.  I often get a list of things going that I want to accomplish each day.   If I am actually delighting myself in the Lord, my list should be filled with things I think would please Him.   When I look at my list it is usually with ME in mind.    Crazy thing how I can call myself a Christian and have my daily tasks be all about me.  Who will you be delighting yourself in today?

To the heights!!

Habakkuk 3:18-19.   "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful  in God my Savior.  19 The sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights."    

The Lord is our strength!! I love these verses especially when I'm skiing the Birkie up and down the hills.  There are many hills and valleys in life.   Jesus is constant through it all!!   His love never fails.   I have abundance in my life.   It perplexes me that I gaze at lack?    When I gaze on what I don't have or gaze on the problems they grow in my head.  When I keep  my eyes on Jesus with thanksgiving, His  strength arises in me!!   Be strong in the Lord today!! Run like a deer!! Go to the heights!!😇💃🚴‍♂️♥️🙏

A fools folly ruins his life

Discernment.   Proverbs 19:2 "It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.  3 A man's own folly ruins his life,yet his heart rages against the Lord."    A man's own folly ruins his life.   Wow! Today I'm contemplating my own folly.   I know God has called me to help in addition, but instead I find many other things to do.   Do you have a burden on your heart from God? Are you discerning it or ignoring it?     A man's own folly ruins His life.    This is a powerful verse.