New Year's Resolution Word- Intentional

But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. (James 1:25 NIV)

Lord as we begin a new year in 2015 my prayer and resolution is to be INTENTIONAL!!! I have learned that you want us to live our best life possible but I understand this cannot happen without putting effort and making intentional choices that glorify you! Help me practice intentional living so I am not wasting precious time you give me

God is always listening

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. (Psalm 17:6 NIV)

Lord I want to know you hear me, I want to know that my prayers are answered. Your soft voice reminds me the truth each day that my voice is heard and there is nothing that I can say that you don't already know. Thank you for always willing to listen to me 

God is my refuge

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9 NIV)

Lord I am reminded each day that you are my refuge; my safety net; my provider. My life is yours God. Help me see past the things I cannot control and trust that you'll deliver me from any oppression 

Calmness in a storm

Say to him, ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid. Do not lose heart...... (Isaiah 7:4 NIV)

When the storm seems to overtake you or the circumstances of each day seem so routine, remember there is a calm in every storm and an excitement for each new adventure....the challenge is balancing the two without compromising one over the other. Lord I seek your calmness but not to the point where I am not able to live each new day with happy expectation

Powerful God

“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. (Job 12:13 NIV)

When I think of power, I see a mighty wave of electricity or a strong built object that appears unbreakable; but what I have learned over time that human power is breakable and can stop functioning without coming from a source that never loses power. I'm reminded when I tap into the power of Christ there is power and strength to accomplish all things. Help me Lord to get my power from you instead of searching for power that does not last

Reminded of beauty from the simplest of ways

You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you. (Song of Solomon 4:7 NIV)

God thank you for placing people in my life that remind me of my beauty, especially on days when I don't feel so beautiful inside or out. Out of no where....My sweet Twinkie with her soft spoken words and the sincere sparkle in her eye that shined as she stared and stated, "mom you are so beautiful." Lord it was you speaking through her at that very moment in time that you knew I needed to be reminded of how great you are with all creation...it's as if you could see right through me..,made my heart melt. Thank you for days and people that you use to remind us that we are so LOVED

God's timing

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV)

Lord, thank you for reminding me that your timing is perfect and I am grateful for a heart that seeks to spend eternity with you 

All you ever wanted is my heart

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26 NIV)

God all you ever wanted is my heart, even when it's not perfect to please you....you want to take my heart and mend the brokenness, tiredness & sick parts of my heart that searches for you. Thank you for being the strength of my heart!!

Lacking faith would be foolishness

holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith. (1 Timothy 1:19 NIV)

Lord I understand that without faith I am powerless to understand the circumstances of this world but I choose to believe in you....in someone beyond myself that created everything from the beginning of existence...I would be foolish not to want to believe in such greatness 

Peace in the mist of chaos

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV)

Lord I need your peace more than ever! On days where the enemy would like me to think that nothing can go right....your peace Lord always proves the enemy wrong! Thank you for peace in the mist of chaos! 

Joy, Patience, Faith

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12 NIV)

Lord all my hope is in you! I need to remember that whatever my struggle; whatever my circumstance, whatever my worries.....all hope is found in you! I want to practice faithful prayer not only on days where things seem terribly wrong but everyday of every moment...to always pray

Shout to the heavens that God is your God and you trust him

But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” (Psalm 31:14 NIV)

Sometimes I need to throw up my hands and proclaim that all my trust is in him! Sometimes there is nothing else you can do but just shout that God is king of Kings and Lord of Lords and we can always trust him! Lord this is my cry to you today! 

Rest assured that you are cleansed

let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:22 NIV)

Lord when those shameful thoughts or guilty feelings start stirring around in my spirit because the enemy's lies want to destroy the truth that God has already proclaimed-you are cleansed by Christ's blood; remind me of this truth

Knowledge leads to understanding

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10 NIV)

Often Lord I forget that knowledge comes from you and when I am willing to submit to this knowledge, then true understanding of my circumstances begins to make some sense 

New Day

They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:23 NIV)

Lord even when the morning starts off rocky like someone hitting my car from behind, I chose to have faith that every morning we are made new and how we choose to react to circumstances either shows your love or shows our human weakness and I choose to show your love

God is joy and glory

Indeed, you are our glory and joy. (1 Thessalonians 2:20 NIV)

Remembering that God is my true joy! There is nothing better than knowing HE is all joy and glory!

Beauty beyond what we imagine

You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you. (Song of Solomon 4:7 NIV)

Lord allow me to teach my daughters about beauty that is not measured by the world's standards so they know that the true beauty they should live comes from  God 

Life is not worth living without God's love

Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. (Psalm 63:3-4 NIV)

Lord I have learned that there is no better gift than your love. Remind me each day to love the people around me with the same love you demonstrated on the cross 

God's good works

Great and marvelous are your works, O Lord God, the Almighty. Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations. (Revelation 15:3 NLT)

Lord I have to trust that your ways are far better than I can imagine. I might not know the end result; however there has never been a time when you didn't deliver on a promise. Help me see past the temporary and reach for more permanent ground 

Hope in a mighty God

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! (Psalms 42:11 NLT)

Lord in my darkest moments you stand next to me, you meet wherever I am. I am grateful for your humbling acts of mercy. Although my heart might feel sad, I know my trust is found in you. Lord I don't only want to know this in my mind but live it through my actions. Forgive my doubt! 

Make God your first thought each day

But the LORD’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken. (Psalms 33:11 NLT)

God I often wonder if my plans line up with yours, if today's intentions have kept you at the center? I fall short everyday and need your grace. As early as the sun rises, my thoughts are often focused on other things instead of you. Help me practice to wake each day with you as my first thought