We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. ~ Proverbs 16:1-3
When I was in grade school, I often received letters from other kids I made friends with during summer vacation. My brother made a comment one day that none of them ever wrote to him. I responded with, "To have a penpal, you have to be a penpal." Years later, I nodded with understanding the first time I heard, "To have friends, you have to be a friend." Reach out today! "Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep." Romans…
SHARE WITHOUT EXPECTATIONS Sharing from your heart entails sharing without expectations, even though you may still hope or have faith that they will accept what you offer. Many times, people think they are sharing without expectations, yet there comes a time when they feel that the other person should be reciprocating or expressing some type of gratitude. Sharing from the heart holds no expectation of ever being appreciated or acknowledged. Practice sharing without expectation. Throughout the day, say “thank you” to others who have done…
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. ~Psalm 105:1-2
The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. Proverbs 13:9 Don't be a but!!! How has God blessed you? Share below!
ADDICTIONS Many have been plagued with addictions of various types since early childhood. Some have developed addictions such as alcohol, drugs and overeating as a medication to ease unresolved emotional pain. Resolve those pains, change your behaviors and your life will unfold. This may sound simplistic, but it really is all that needs to be done. Release yourself from the feelings of being a victim or punishing yourself for what others have chosen to do. Some have chosen food substances such as sugar or coffee…
No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us. And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. ~ 1 John 4:12-13
Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. ~ Matthew 5:15
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you. ~ Proverbs 25:21-22
LOVE, GRATITUDE AND PEACE MEDITATION Experience this simple, yet powerful meditation regularly. If possible, go into nature and take a gentle walk. Pay attention to all you see around you. Let the love of the Creator fill your Being. Slowly and deeply, breathe in and out in cycles. With the first inbreath, inhale pure love from the Creator, filling every cell in your body with Divine Love. As you breathe out, send love back to God, the Creator. On the second inbreath, inhale gratitude from…
