SO ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER WITH THESE WORDS
1 Thessalonians 4:12

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Be stress free when God is in control

Psalms 119:143 NLT

As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.

Lord in my darkest moments and biggest struggles, you remind me to trust in your promises and remind me of your direction. Keep me strong to overcome the pressures of this life 

Saturday, August 30, 2014

There is no burden that God has not already taken care of

Psalms 55:22 NLT

Give your burdens to the lord , and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.

What a wonderful reminder that we are not alone through all our problems. God has and will always be our caretaker

Friday, August 29, 2014

Our only Hope is found with the Lord

Psalms 33:22 NLT

Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.

Father God we trust that everything that we know can be found in you. Remind us that your love brings us hope to a world lost without direction. Remind us not to follow our selfish ways and try to justify our actions as your ways. I want to teach the Twinkies that service is beyond oneself. Give us a heart that is forgiving.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Don't be concerned with others opinions

Psalms 119:42 NLT
Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.

Lord help me teach the Twinkies about your truths, not the lies that would try to invade their minds by hurtful and uncaring people. Remind us each day that our God given gifts cannot be destroyed by mere words from people who lack wisdom and truth from your word. 

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Light of life

Psalms 36:9 NLT

For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.

The light you illuminate never turns off. There is life that comes from drinking from the fountain which quenches our thirst. Allow me to see your light in the times of darkness and to remember that my life flows from you

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

No need to rush

Psalms 39:6 NLT

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing......

Lord remind us to take our time to focus on you and not on the craziness of each day. Help us as we often want to rush through life without savoring each blessed moment 

Monday, August 25, 2014

Raising our children in the ways of the Lord

Psalms 34:10 NLT

Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the lord will lack no good thing.

Lord you entrust the lives of precious children in our hands to lead them in ways that honor you, but I know I have failed miserably at times....I just pray that my children learn grace through my faults and see you in every circumstance, no matter how bad I messed it up. Guide the Twinkies with the still voice of the Holy Spirit to make choices that lack no good thing

Sunday, August 24, 2014

My anger

James 1:20 NLT

Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.

I often find myself angry for things that make no sense. I often fail to see the blessings already before me and complain constantly. Lord help me overcome the anger and discontent of my heart that so often fills my mind with lies

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Are we willing to listen to God

Isaiah 55:3 NLT

“Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised."

Lord my prayer is that me and my Family take moments each day to stop and listen for you. To take time to find you in each moment, so your love showers our lives 

Friday, August 22, 2014

Focused thoughts

Isaiah 55:9 NLT

For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

Lord allow my thoughts to be consumed by your truths. Help me see past my failures and focus my efforts to leave a legacy for my Twinkies that is God inspired

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Changed heart

Deuteronomy 30:6 NLT

“The lord your God will change your heart and the hearts of all your descendants, so that you will love him with all your heart and soul and so you may live!

Lord help me out of my rut when I get things terribly wrong and show me to lead by example when I get things wonderfully right. The Twinkies' hearts are what I pray for each day, not for success, fame, or money....but a heart of God, so they may learn that all the things they may desire originate from the heart!!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Attitudes can break barriers

1 Peter 3:8 NLT

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

Our attitude for each blessed day will dictate how we honor God on this day

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Being humbled by God's promise

Philippians 2:8 NLT
he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

Our Lord who is King of Kings and Lord or Lords...took on the challenge to not boast about his strength and power; but gave up his life to God's promise that he would sit at the right hand of the creator himself, if he would sacrifice his life for those of us who lacked obedience.  Thank you Lord...there is nothing that I can do to repay such a debt because it was given freely without strings attached.  The only think I know how to do is trust you.

Monday, August 18, 2014

Change is inevitable

Philippians 3:21 NLT

He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.

Lord we often don't see the changes you want us to accept in our lives because we get comfortable with our rountines. Help us see that changing allows our Spirit to grow and gain a closer relationship with you

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Beautiful Always

Song of Songs 4:7 NLT

You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way.

There is no other truth that sums up the God given beauty created by God when you look in the mirror and see yourself. 

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Need good health

Isaiah 38:16 NLT

Lord, your discipline is good, for it leads to life and health. You restore my health and allow me to live!

Lord keep the family healthy throughout the year. Bring healing to the twinkies when they don't feel their best 

Friday, August 15, 2014

God has alraedy won the fight

Exodus 14:14 NLT

The lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

Thank you Lord for every fight you have won on my behalf. Help me see past my selfish ways and fight for your purpose 

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Beautiful in every way

Song of Songs 4:7 NLT
You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way.

Lord help me to teach this truth to the Twinkies. Beauty is found all around us in every little moment.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

God is the light of light of life

Psalms 36:9 NLT
For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.

Lord remind me today that my source of life comes from you. I want to draw from this power and not from the false promises of this world

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Trust God with every moment

Revelation 21:4 NLT
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

Lord while we suffer from our own choices and we battle personal afflictions, remind us there has always been a better way. I want to trust you with every moment

Monday, August 11, 2014

Follow God's wisdom

Proverbs 4:11 NLT
I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths.

God help me with my thoughts and choices today. Allow me to live each day as a reflection of your wisdom

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Holy Holy Holy is the King of Kings

Psalms 99:3 NLT
Let them praise your great and awesome name. Your name is holy!

There is no other name but Jesus that has the power to bring life to despair

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Love.....nothing else comes close

1 Corinthians 16:14 NLT

And do everything with love.

Nothing else is needed when love is the center of all things

Friday, August 8, 2014

Lord I need your patience more than ever

2 Peter 3:8-9 NLT
A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake.

Lord although I dont understand your timing, I appreciate that you are ever so patient with my mistakes

Thursday, August 7, 2014

God's help is irreplaceable

Psalms 60:11 NLT
Oh, please help us against our enemies, for all human help is useless.

Lord your help is all I need. Remind me that there is nothing on earth that can replace you

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Don't be a slave to your circumstances

2 Peter 2:19 NLT

They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you.

Lord I don't want to be controlled by things of this world but I would rather serve your ways for a greater purpose

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

The Lord is your biggest ally

Exodus 14:14 NLT

The lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

Lord thank you for taking on the fight for me

Monday, August 4, 2014

Calmness

Psalms 131:2 NLT

Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Teach me Lord to learn how to remain calm under any circumstance. Give me wisdom to listen to your still voice before I make an impulsive choice

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Continue to remain faithful

Psalms 149:1 NLT

Praise the lord ! Sing to the lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.

Give praise to the Lord for he is good. Be thankful for his promises through your life circumstances, and trust him for the wisdom to make right choices that bring praise to his Holy name

Saturday, August 2, 2014

God is my true blessing

Psalms 16:5 NLT

lord , you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.

Lord if it wssnt for your sacrifice on the cross, I wouldn't be able to inherit your promised blessings. Help me be alert to any attacks on me or my family

Friday, August 1, 2014

New direction by letting go

Isaiah 43:18-19 NLT

“But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

God makes pathways for us to travel but in order to have a light load during the journey he wants us to let go of our past mistakes and carry truth in our hearts instead of lies by the enemy