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