Christmas is a season for giving. Do we focus on things we receive? Presents lie in glistening wrapping, but there is one gift we do not see. We get caught up in the holiday bustle, spending money we have yet to earn. We need to see through all the glitter to be able to show love and concern. Most of our gifts seem to be important, something we can’t live without. They bring us joy that is fleeting, and we…..
We move along through life, striving to meet each goal. Do we allow our desires to overtake our soul? Our Father offers gifts to those who seek His face. We struggle with His timing when what we need is grace. God’s gifts we may not choose; His Spirit gives as He wills. As we offer up our praise, our hearts He will surely fill. As members of one body, we have separate gifts to give. They knit us closer together…..
Life is filled with many changes- some welcome and others not. Change is part of our journey. Will we travel or stay in one spot? Each season has its beauty, like a flower in full bloom- or like a bride awaiting her wedding and dreaming of her groom. God is with us through every season, even those when we despair. He gives us hope for the future when we feel that others don’t care. There is purpose in each season……
When we give our heart to another, we hope for love in return. We must not be in a hurry, for true love is hard to discern. We focus on each other, making plans to move ahead. Are we blinded by our passion, or do we seek God’s Word instead? How can we plan our future and not invite God’s Son? We cannot receive His blessings if we leave behind the Holy One. Let us put no one above Him,…..
I look out at the mountains, pristine with heads held high. They are beautiful and majestic as they touch the clear blue sky. Look closely and see God’s glory through His creations here on earth. But nothing compares to the glory that was seen at the Savior’s birth. If we want to see the Father, we must focus on His Son. For Jesus is the window to see the Holy One. Our Father desires our worship and dwells in our…..
If only life would flow smoothly like the calm of a glassy sea. There would be no reason to worry, no burdens needing set free. If only I could see the future and the plan for what’s ahead. I’d never need the Father and could rely on myself instead. If only I had some answers when life takes twists and turns. Please help me, Lord, to listen, for your Word I must discern. It’s easy to ask “Why me, Lord?”,…..
What things are we running after? Will they make a difference in the end? Can they bring us joy and laughter such as that found with a lifelong friend? The pleasures of the world are fleeting, yet we seek them just the same. Our possessions become our idols, and worshipping them is our aim. We each have gifts and talents to be shared with those in need. God expects us to follow His example. Are we willing to sow good…..
Each day we have many distractions that can lead us to worry and fret. Our minds are focused on problems and past decisions leading to regret. If only we could rest in the Father and live in the present each day, He would take all our burdens upon Him and peace would come our way. God wants to speak to us daily and be our closest friend. He will show us how to be fruitful and help others’ hearts to…..
God places us where we are needed, according to His master plan. In His book each day was written, long before the world began. When we invite Christ to enter our life, He provides soil and waters our soul. If we allow His Word to take root, we will blossom and be made whole. God cherishes our silent moments when we meditate on His Word. He promises that all we do will prosper and all our prayers will be heard……
God’s beauty is all around us. Just stop and enjoy the view! His glory’s in all creation. If we look, we will see it, too. It’s easy to take life for granted as we follow routines each day. Do we take some time to thank Him or continue to go on our way? When problems come across our path, do we seek out help through God’s Word? Do we lift up thanks to heaven, or are we barely even heard?…..