Simple Devotions

Tag: dailyprompt

  • assurance

    What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?

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    My moment(s) and not just one, happen when I experience the goodness of God’s love. 

    This question may cause you to think about a time when you had an adrenaline rush.  Which is when something invokes a sensation to the nervous system resulting in “stimulating” a physical reaction like that of your body feeling alive. But this feeeling doesn’t last. SO you look for another like it, again and again.

    This is what we call someone who is an ” adrenal junkie”.

    It’s also done when you cold plunge..oh yeah..you know your alive when every nerve in your body wakes up to that sensation but even this shock to the nerves is not lasting. You have to do it again and again.

    What about that moment of clarity when you feel so “sure” your headed in the right direction.

      This is what I am sharing today, in answer to this prompt. 

    Isaiah 32:17 (NKJV)

    The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

    Deuteronomy 28:66 (NKJV)

    Your life shall hang in doubt before you; you shall fear day and night, and have no assurance of life. (When you live in disobedience to God’s Word.)

    Hebrews 6:11 (NKJV)

    And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,

    Hebrews 10:22 (NKJV)

    let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

    Acts 17:31 (NKJV)

    because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.”

    Colossians 2:2 (NKJV)

    that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,

    I Thessalonians 1:5 (NKJV)

    For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

    Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)

    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

    Romans 5:4 (NKJV)

    and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

    I John 5:14 (NKJV)

    Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

    Job 24:22 (NKJV)

    “But God draws the mighty away with His power; He rises up, but no man is sure of life.

    Colossians 1:23 (NKJV)

    if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

    Hebrews 3:14 (NKJV)

    For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end,

    Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)

    Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

    Matthew 11:29 (NKJV)

    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

    John 14:27 (NKJV)

    Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

    John 16:33 (NKJV)

    These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

    Romans 5:3 (NKJV)

    And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

    Romans 5:5 (NKJV)

    Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

    Romans 8:1 (NKJV)

    There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

    Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

    And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

    Romans 8:35 (NKJV)

    Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

    Romans 8:37 (NKJV)

    Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

    Romans 8:38 (NKJV)

    For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,

    Romans 8:39 (NKJV)

    nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

    Friends ~ this is living a life feeling fully alive!

    Repent to the Lord of Lord ~King of Kings ~Jesus Christ the Savior of the World and receive His assurance which is what we need to be saved.

    Those who don’t believe they need the Savior Jesus Christ – don’t receive life eternal.

    Amen

  • promised rest

    What are some life hacks that you practice?

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    On the 7th day of the week, I don’t work.

    This simply means I don’t plan to earn or create an income. I also don’t worry about resetting the house or doing any extra type of labor.

    I will let the dishes stack up in the sink, the laundry sit in the baskets. I don’t worry with bills and I essentially don’t take on any extra task on this day, it can wait till later.

    I try to not to participate in any commerce buying or selling, even eating out because this requires someone else working at my expense. I don’t even like to travel on these days because of the same concept.

    Instead I prepare for opportunities to worship and fellowship together with other believers and sometimes when I’m feeling less than social I will stay home and keep the day in a rested way.

    It’s really that simple.

    I was raised this way. I remember hearing it preached from the Word that God blessed the Sabbath Day. Which is the 7th day.

    With all of life’s cares I believe the Creator knew that we would forget how it all begin which is why He purposely set the day apart to remember.

    It’s not because He was tired or needed a break. It was because it was to be a sign between His creation and Himself.

    Once He finished and set in motion the whole earth, which is today still being held up by His energy exerted in upholding the objects of His creation. This also means our breaths which He breathed into Adam. Every beat of the heart is evidence of the all pervading care of Him in whom gives life.

    So when I read that we should remember the Sabbath day to set it apart keep it Holy, well for myself it just makes sense.

    The difference between those who hear and believe, and those who don’t is faith, and if you read but do not believe this to be true, well you chose to not enter His rest.

    Seeing how God rested on the seventh day from all His works and sanctified it at creation and then again made it a law for the Israelites who forgot, He wrote the 4th commandment specifically to read “remember”. Notice He did not say ” Thou shalt..”

    Seeing how He is God and called this day a day of rest then it must be important enough that I also should rest.

    It was not hard to see that it was also good.

    That’s not just a life hack..it’s a promise that I will receive His rest for me and it has indeed been a blessing. Hebrews 4:1-10

    Now friends if you are going to consider this life hack serioulsy, then I challenge you to look to the Author and Creator and ask Him.

    “Lord Jesus ~ lead me to the truth of your word that gives me faith to believe and do your good will.”

    In Christ love, Amen

  • faithfulness

    Which relationship has taught you the most about yourself?

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    Over the past 100 days I have studied on faith/faithfulness and what I have learned about myself is I am weak in this but God is not, He is very faithful.

    Just to name a few bibilcal examples:

    In Heaven God was accused of being unfair and lied about by His own “son an angel named Lucifer” who would try to overthrow Heaven. God did not take him out, no, He gave him free will.

    At creation He made Adam and Eve for fellowship, gave them everything they would need and gave “free will” by placing in the center of the garden the “Tree of the knowledge of both good and evil” He warned them not to eat of it and not to even touch it because it would be tempting. But as we know they listened to a deceitful “serpent” a beautiful creature and chose their own way.

    The light which was enclosed around them was lost and they were naked and afraid.

    When this happened God didn’t leave them – He knew they would do this thing and had already prepared to redeem them.

    Like a parent who teaches their children, He showed them what it meant to break trust.

    He provided clothing and moved them out of the garden of Eden because it also had a “Tree of Life” inside and that would mean immortality of sin..yeah big NO. It would be like living in a marvel world…anyways Sin entered into the picture..and now we live lives in consequence to sin.

    It was not His will to be separated from His children, it was their free will that cost this separation.

    He was pure and they were no longer.

    Again ..God did not scrap the whole plan because His children were faithless, disobedient and lacking in trust.

    No, He set forth the plan of Salvation the moment trust was broken, He has been fair and faithful and will be to the very end.

    Cain & Abel, God was faithful.

    Noahs time, God was faithful.

    Abraham’s time, God was faithful.

    Joseph’s time, God was faithful.

    Israelites time, God was faithful.

    Moses time, God was faithful.

    David’s life, God was faithful.

    All the Prophets, God was faithful.

    Daniel’s time, God was faithful.

    So what is His faithfulness to us?

    To do what He says.

    Big Words and complicated theological terms are not what builds faith, people would be lost to the cross of Christ and it’s power would be lost. Sharing that you have a God who loves you with an everlasting love who sent His son to die for your sins..that is faithfulness.

    Now how do we have faith?

    By believing what you have read from His Word.

    That’s the measure He gives to each one of us. His Word.

    You want to have faith that moves mountains?

    Read the Bible and do what He says.

    You want to walk sure footed each day, talk with Him and trust Him with each step.

    You want to see His coming, believe His Word and obey it.

    Very few understand how simple it is to know His Will.

    He gave us an instruction book. The Bible.

    Now be faithful and read it daily.

    It is the bread of life and the water that does not leave you thirsty.

  • throwing seeds..

    How do you write what people actually want to read?

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    I believe that everyone is looking for something more, and that nothing this life can offer will ever be enough. So I share for those looking for more. 

    I am just a seed thrower.

    Luke chapter 8 explains that there are different grounds in which the seeds will land, it’s not my job to determine which ground, it’s only that I share with all. 

  • what’s the point?

    What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you?

    “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher;
    “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.”

    Quoted from the book of Ecc 1:1

    At first, this sounds depressing.

    but then Solomon asks in verse 3:

    “What profit has a man from all his labor
    In which he toils under the sun?”

    Solomon seems to be asking:

    What is the point?

    You make money, spend money.

    You work, pay bills.

    You build things, you repair things.

    You have children, then you get to raise them.

    You solve one problem, and another problem appears.

    Monday comes.

    Then Tuesday, Wednesday.

    Then another week and another month.

    Then you repeat month after month, then year after year.

    And eventually another generation takes our place.

    Solomon says:

    “One generation passes away, and another generation comes.”
    —Ecclesiastes 1:4

    He looks at nature.

    The sun rises.

    The sun sets.

    Then it rises again.

    The wind blows south and then north.

    The rivers continually flow into the sea.

    Everything seems to move, but everything seems to come back around again.

    Then Solomon makes an observation about the human heart:

    “The eye is not satisfied with seeing,
    Nor the ear filled with hearing.”
    —Ecclesiastes 1:8

    That may be one of the most accurate descriptions of human nature ever written.

    Because We say:

    “If I could just get that house.”

    Then we get the house.

    And eventually we want something else.

    “If I could just get that job.”

    We get the job.

    Then we start thinking about another job.

    “If I could just make a little more money.”

    Then we make more money.

    And somehow it still doesn’t seem like enough.

    There is something inside the human heart that the things of this world cannot completely satisfy.

    Why?

    Because we were created for something greater than this world.

    Slow down and consider the Word of God.

    He has everything we are searching for and even more so He holds eternity.

    Open your hearts to Him, let Him into your life ~ surrender your plans for His.

    Consider this an invitation in 1 Peter 5:5-11 “Casting all your cares upon God, for He cares for you..”

  • my walk of faith

    What’s one thing you wish you had started doing earlier in life?

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    Dearest Lord Jesus I am not sure of much about life but I know that it is YOU who sits on the throne of God, You are the ONE.  Rev 21:5

    And it will be You Lord who will say at the close of earth’s history: 

    “It’s done! Evil is gone! I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.  Those who are thirsty will drink free of charge from the spring of the water of life. He who overcomes will inherit all this, for I am his GOD and he is my son.” 

    And for those who continued in lying, cheating, killing, committing adultery , playing with magic and worshipping the idols they made – those who refused to trust in God’s plan of Salvation, they will have no other option than to suffer the consequences of sins. 

    Friends it is a common practice to talk about what you love, but to share the Word of God is to walk in faith.  

    I am a half a century old, it has taken me years to get to this place where my trust in the Lord is leading me to share it with whomever will hear or in this case read it. For I am not ashamed of the truth of His Word.

    To answer the prompt – I wish I’d started walking in faith sooner. 

    So here we are – I welcome you to take a moment to walk with me through a study the end of sin. 

    You will need the bible app or better yet your bible to read each verse in addition as I did. 

    I pray that each scripture is a light upon your path in understanding and a lamp to your feet.

    Rev 21:5  is about the New Heaven and Earth and who is doing this new thing.

     Rev 4:2-9  the ONE sitting on the throne of God, this describes the Throne Room of God (in Heaven) this is about the Son of God, you can also look in the first book of Revelation the first line states “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to Jesus to show His servants (humanity) – things which must shortly take place.”   

    He has given us this information as freely as the water that quenches our thirst for knowledge, just as a good teacher would to a student learning.

    And there is even more – He promised blessings to him (you) who reads and hears the words of this prophecy, not only reading and hearing it, but by keeping those things which are written (in its entirety) for the time is near. Rev 1:3   

    If you understand this you are ready to move forward.

    If not what is keeping you back?

    Pray and ask God to reveal to you the truth of His Word.

    Now back to Rev 20:11 the great white throne – The form of the ONE not a spirit but the form- which is Jesus  – how do we know this?

    In Genius1:26  when it says “let us make man in our image, in our likeness..”  the image of God the Son – we know that He took in a form and that form was flesh. Yet in the spiritual world He is so radiant that the earth and sky disappear because of His presence.   

    Think about the conversation in Exodus 33:22 Moses asked to see God and He responded “no one who sees me will live so I will hide you behind the cleft of the rock and my glory will pass before you – as my hand covers you. 

    This is also a foreshadowing of the Savior who is the right hand of God – Jesus. 

    So God the Father is Jesus in the flesh – no different then you are a part of your father and mother, our image is shared by the likeness of them.

    And it is Jesus (His right Hand Psalm 20:6) who is needed to cover us or we would perish from God’s divine presence.

    Jesus also says in John 14:6  He is the way, truth and life and no one can go to the Father except through the Son. Matt 28:18 He was given all authority.   

    And this is why we have to walk in faith – believing in this comes with great evidence of history as well as the countless testimonies of His Word which supports His claim.

    When you don’t believe is when you lack faith.

    To gain and strengthen our faith we only need to open up the most powerful tool in the universe- the living Word of God.

    His Word says unless we receive Christ as our Savior we will not be able to see His coming glory. His power. His Kingdom, because His divine presence would kill us. 

    So lets put together some more pieces of the puzzle – look at 2 Peter 3:7 it talks about Christ Return.

    Until that day of judgement God is preserving the heavens and the earth,  it will not be some “man made” warfare that ends it. 

    There’s also none left behind in a special kind of hell – better yet there’s no place where the planet turns in on itself as God holds this together until just before His Son returns. Signs of the times are everywhere but God still holds the world in check.

    Again the chain link reference of the Bible is telling us what we need to know, all that is ungodly will be destroyed by the presence of the Lord’s judgement day because He is the consuming fire.  

    This shows that God can do whatever He wants but He is waiting to fulfill the prophecy of Christ return. He is a God of order and His righteousness is just. He has said what He will do and then it will happen as He says.

    Just as the dream in Daniel 2:35 was foretelling the kingdoms to come, the final one is a rock.

    This is our Redeemer Jesus Christ.

    How exciting to know that no other kingdom will stand, only the Lord God Almighty and this Rock will make all kingdoms forgotten –  He is the Greater mountain which will fill the whole earth. Rev 16:14 

    This is the final showdown between the battle of God and the forces of evil. 

    The Lords says Listen! I will come and rescue my people as suddenly as a thief appears out of the night. But you need to stay awake and hold on to my righteousness so you won’t be caught asleep..

    The spirit of prophecy tells us in Ish 43:19 to hold fast to our faith in God’s plans, in His Word He will do a new thing, He will make a path before you and He will supply all your needs, only trust and obey Him. 2 Corinth 5:17  

    Blessed are those He calls who listen and abide in Him. This is a faithful people.

    And finally I could go on and on with this chain link study but here’s where I leave you.

    Rev 22:6  The words of Lord God are faithful and true – He sent heaven to us to show us through the prophets that He has a plan. 

    Now ..the question is will you ask Him into your heart and continue to investigate more of His truths or go to sleep? 

    It is my prayer that you continue to walk in the assurance that He who has begun this thing in you will complete it…a promise that’s written in Phil 1:6.

    Friends may you walk in faith today and may I see you on the way up!

    In Christ Love, Amen


  • the last one

    Daily writing prompt
    If you could relive one year of your life, which one would it be?
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    I’ve heard it many times, what someone wouldn’t give to have one more day .. or just a little more time.

    Maybe I have felt this way about a time in parenting where I wasn’t as patient, it would be nice to have the knowledge I have today as an empty nester now.

    This prompt brings me to a powerful point, we don’t know how much time we have left and there are no do -overs.

    But here’s what I do know.

    God knows all.

    I’ve been reading daily about the faithfulness of God todays was in I Thess 5:24

    So because I believe that He is the one who called me to salvation then I have to trust He will help me to live for Him in body, mind and spirit.

    He will keep me blameless because of His ultimate sacrifice until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ because He is the One who called me.

    And here’s what I must remember about Him.

    He is faithful to the end and will do what He said He would.

    So looking back and wanting do over’s in this life is not something I have a need for any longer.

    That’s why I decided to share today that the only way to live with no regrets is to live surrendered to the will of the Lord.

    He knows every temptation you deal with and none are new and He still loves you.

    But don’t confuse this with living in sin and doing what you want, no His love is for you is to not live there any longer.

    He wants to save you from it.

    In fact the Old Testament examples and warnings are written for our benefit that we will not repeat the same things they did back then.

    As well as pointing forward to how Jesus was the way, looking back to learn means we have more light to walk in.

    The darkness of this world would keep us stumbling and is why we need His light.

    His word says He will not let you be tempted beyond your strength but will provide a way of escape. 1 Corth 10:13

    However having an attitude of confidence in ourselves thinking we are standing firm and that we can do anything we want and it won’t affect our salvation..this is foolishness.

    The Lord is the only reason we have salvation.

    It’s His to give therefore we need to remain humble looking constantly to Him for it.

    The confidence we need in this life is believing that He will complete the work He began in us. Phil 1:6

    And this friends is how I try to live, I don’t look back and wish to re-live a year in my life because I am pressing forward to the prize ahead.

    Are you looking forward to Heaven?

    You should , He really wants you there too.

    Say this prayer with me :

    Lord Jesus I know that I am not worthy of the goodness You are willing to give me, I need forgiveness of all I have done wrong in my life.

    Please cover me with the sacrifice of your love and create within me a heart that seeks you all the days I have left here on earth, prepare me for Your Heavenly Kingdom. Help me trust that one day You will wipe every tear and heal every hurt explaining to me the truth about all I have lived through, I open my heart to you only Lord God please come in and make me Yours. In Jesus Your sons Holy name I ask all this -Amen

    In Christ love, amen

  • standing still

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done when no one was watching?
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    Have you ever come across an intimidating animal that has the ability to take you into their claws or jaws?

    No? Me either. But if I did I’d hope I’d consider the words I’m about to share.

    Learning to stand still when we would rather run and hide is a work of lifetime, in dire circumstances it is likely the bravest thing anyone can do and the truth is it could save our life.

    We live in a society which runs ahead doesn’t consider the cost of consequences and even then we cast blame on others for our downfall.

    But what if learning to stand still is exactly what’s needed.

    I grew up with a significant hearing loss and because I refused to wear hearing aids there was a lots of yelling. I had a lisp and a stuttering impediment and I was sensitive to how others treated me. Eventually in middle school speech therapy taught me techniques to communicate without stuttering and later in life I began wearing hearing aides full time which noticeably lessoned my sensitive feelings.

    As a child I battled being heard because I couldn’t hear, how ironic,

    I share all this to say that until you learn to BE STILL and know that Jesus is GOD. You will continue to battle and you will lose.

    All those who do not accept that the God of the Universe has a plan of Salvation for reconciliation to Him are going to be lost to the prince of darkness. This is not a fictional theme that is make believe, this is real and even though you can’t see there’s a battle over your life even now. Eph 6:12

    You need to stand still in prayer.

    You need to stand still in The Holy Word of God.

    You need to stand still in repentance “I’m sorry Lord, I am a sinner and I need you to save me.”

    But especially You need to stand still even if your the only one.

    And be encouraged in love that you can and will receive the full assurance of understanding to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both the Father and of Christ. He wants you for Himself. He will make a way for anyone who is looking to Him the Author and Finisher of your faith.

    Bravery is much like faith Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)

    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

    That is what it looks like when noones watching.

    In Christ love , Amen

  • illumine me

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the weirdest coincidence you’ve ever experienced?
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    I love sharing these types of encounters.

    I hope I can do this one justice so you can see it unfold.

    This past spring I was up north spending a week with my youngest, and while traveling over weekends I will typically find a Sabbath keeping church to visit. I looked up on google and saw quite a few churches to attend, but none of them appealed to me.

    I also saw there may have been a camp meeting taking place an hour away. This meant most of the local churches would be closed for a special service with guest speakers and such at one location.

    So I filed that away and on Friday evening as I was talking to my husband on the phone about not going to church telling him we planned to rest in our room and watch a church service online.

    I go to bed and was awakened the next morning at about 6am with a song “open my eyes illumine me”

    This kind of thing wakes me up curiously..as I believe the Holy Spirit uses this way to get my attention so of course I got up and sat with my bible and afterwards felt compelled to go to a church only 5 mins away.

    Upon pulling into an empty parking lot only one car was parked there and wondered if they are closed for the camp meeting or maybe I was just early.

    The parked car ended up leaving. As I waited I began searching online again.

    Then there was second car that pulled up parked after a few minutes it left.

    Another car pulled up and then left. This is when I knew that it was likely closed so I picked another church 13 mins away.

    As I pull up the map to leave- another car pulls in, but this time I observe the driver as she sits in parked in front of the entrance of the church building just looking at it.

    I am so intent to watch her, I begin to feel like I was supposed to go say hello and invite her to follow me to the other church.

    So I do that. I pulled up next to her and what greeted me was a very sad looking women who appears disappointed.

    I smiled and wished her a Happy Sabbath because it’s the Lords day regardless of our circumstances.

    She looks at me curiously and says hello without a smile.

    I asked her if she was a member there, she replied simply “no I’ve never been here” I said the same and that I was headed over to another church up the road and invited her to follow me.

    She thought a moment and said something about not wanting to go to a certain church that played heavy metal or something and I said me either – but answered me with “ok I’ll follow you..” almost like someone who didn’t have anything to lose.

    So we drive across town and pull into the parking lot of another denominations church.

    Apparently this Sabbath keeping church was renting from the Sunday keeping one until they had their church built. Which isn’t unusual it happens often.

    Out in the parking lot she looked confused and said “If I had not followed you here I would have kept driving.” I explained what I though was the case and said “let’s go in and check it out..”

    I learned her name is Leah.

    We walked in to a comfortable looking foyer with couches, another woman walks into the room and welcomes us and we tell her how we came to be there, she invites us to breakfast till the Sabbath school class begins.

    We both declined and told her we would visit on the couches till class begin.

    As we sat down Leah looks at me tears in her eyes and says “I believe we were supposed to meet.” I looked at her and said “me to let’s pray.”

    I remember praying that the Lord would comfort and help her with whatever she was going through but especially help her to see that HE cares greatly for her needs.

    I was a stranger passing by who showed her where to go for fellowship and it ended up being a group who also were once broken that came together to build a church centered around the community that needs fellowship in Christ, they had a welcoming spirit to all who walked in.

    This little gathering had a great fellowship of study, songs of praise and a message of hope. Offered both Breakfast and a BBQ lunch with some outdoor activities after church.

    At the end I looked at Leah who shared how defeated and just lost everything in her life forced out of her family and needed hope.

    She lead precisely where she needed to be that day.

    I told her “I believe the Lord has lead you here” she said ..”we’ll see” and at that moment a group of leaders came over and sat with us as I watched them welcome her, I got up to leave.

    She said thank you and I left.

    This was not by accident, it was a divine appointment.

    All He needed was a willing heart to help a neighbor.

    When I left that place I was so thankful for the experience.

    There are few who understand the influence of the little things in life which develops our characters.

    Nothing we do is really small and the varied circumstances that we meet day by day are designed to test our faithfulness and to qualify us for greater trusts.

    You may call this a weird coincidence but I beleive it was on purpose by the Lord who cares for ALL.

    Friends lean not on your own understanding but turn to the God who cares for you and wants to show you all the great things He has in store for you.

    In Christ love, amen

  • a “how to” book

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s a book you never finished but still think about?
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    It’s the only book I’ll never finish because it’s inexhaustable.

    It’s a book about the ” a race of faith” this Author is not like any other He is also the faith giver.

    The only way to learn about it is to read it and often.

    It’s guaranteed to help you to learn how to be a good steward in life, which essentially guarantees you a kingdom as an inheritance.

    The Author encourages you to look away from all else and fix your eyes on Jesus our leader, the One on whom our faith depends from start to finish. By faith He looked past the cross to the coming joy of salvation of those who love Him. That’s why He endured the cross, scorned it’s shame and disgrace, and ascended to Heaven to sit at the right hand of God.

    In there you will find hope for the future, strength to endure hardships in this world and faith to understand the unseen things.

    It’s is in this book which teaches the way, the truth and the light.

    It draws us into a closer walk with the One who wrote it before the foundations of the world.

    A truth seeker doesn’t waste time reading philosophers opinions, they want all the facts to get results not confusion.

    So this is why I keep reaching for this book and I keep praying to learn everyday how to live called, chosen and set apart from this world, this is the invitation He makes to all who are seeking truth.

    The Creator God of the Universe who gives each heart a beat, He is the Author of this book. He used men over the course of 2000 years to write it by divine inspiration.

    The whole Word is His.

    Which is readily available to all the World but some refuse to believe its truth.

    It’s man choice to read it and accept it, just the same as it is a choice to accept the invitation to Salvation through the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

    This book has stood the test of times and will continue to be infallible for all eternity.

    So why is it one we don’t pick up first, is there another book like this that gives life meaning and more abundantly so ?

    It is a book that changes lives and sets captives to the dark world free.

    I invite you to learn from it, all you need to do is open it and ask the Lord to teach you the truth with the discernment of His Holy Spirit.

    Friends I am hopeful this encourages you to explore the chapters of running the race towards eternal life.

    In Christ love, Amen