The Gift of Jesus

This time of year, we reflect on where we are in our lives and what we have accomplished. We also think about those who have touched our lives and our hearts and prepare to give gifts to show our appreciation.

Although it is always good to think of others rather than ourselves, we must not overlook the one who has affected our lives the most.

If we truly understood what this season really means, we would know that it is so much more than just giving gifts or showing expressions of love. It is about knowing and understanding the incredible love our Lord has for us and being grateful for everyday that He blesses us with and not take anything for granted.

Without the Lord’s new mercies every day we would be consumed (Lamentations 3:22-23). Along with His mercies He gave us the gift of salvation by His grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8).

However His ultimate gift to us was through His love when He gave His only son to be born so we could have eternal life (John 3:16). To make this gift even more amazing, He was born to die for our sins (1 Tim 1:15). There is no greater love than a man laying down his life for his friends (John 15:13).

So as we reflect on our lives and others, let us remember our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is our greatest gift. Nothing we ever do or give can compare. But if we love and serve Him with all our heart, mind and soul, we honor Him for His sacrifice.

I pray that you have a Blessed Christmas and a New Year full of Hope and Peace.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Peace in the Chaos

Woke up one morning and this was my day...

Children wanting my attention, puppies needing to be fed and walked, learning a new task at my job, while training a new person at the same time, spending time with my husband, ministering to others, housework needing to be done and the list goes on. I was being pulled in many directions and there was not enough time in the day so it spilled over to the next day and continued with added things to do.

With days like these my mind is constantly working. I think about what happened yesterday, what do I have to do today and what what are my plans for tomorrow.  On top of all of that I think about what is going on in the world and what can I do to make a difference. I’m sure many of you can relate to days like these and may even have the same thought process. They can cause us to be very distracted and lose focus on what is important and bring undue stress and worry on ourselves.   With our busyness, how often do we put God first? Do we take time each day to honor Him? When we pray is it a prayer of agenda or a prayer to give Him praise and worship Him? In our thoughts do we think about His goodness, His grace and His mercy? As God gives us breath and allows us to wake up each day, He should be our main focus. In Matthew 6:33 (KJV) it says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” If we seek Him first, everything else will be taken care of. If we keep our minds on Him, He will give us perfect peace. Isaiah 26:3 God’s word instructs us on where our minds should to be...

“...whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Conversations with God

During morning prayer as the Lord was speaking to me, I began to ponder on his words. He continues to softly speak and I thought about what an amazing God we serve...

He is Alpha and Omega - Rev 1:8

He Declares the end from the beginning - Isaiah 46:10

He owns the cattle upon a thousand hills - Psalms 50:10

He calls me friend - John 15:15

and He knows my name - Isaiah 43:1