God doesn't give us anything that we can't handle so it's up to us to trust Him and accept whatever comes before us on our journey.  Sometimes the things that happen in our lives are blessings but sometimes when uncomfortable things happen, we don't see the positive things that it could bring.  This is why it's very important to have patience and trust God to know that He's working in our lives. Most of the things that we're bothered about, we don't even have control over so why be bothered?  We have to remember that Jesus died so that we may live so this is a gift that we were given and grace that we're here day after day.  Let's not get distracted but know what's important to get us closer to God.  Whatever you have going on in your life that's stressing you out, give that burden to God and He will give you rest. He doesn't want you to be bothered or stressed but wants you to be happy, filled with joy and peace.  Amen and Thank you Lord    

Dear Lord,
Thank you so much for this day and everyday.  You have been such a lovely God and I just want to say "Thank You So Very Much".  You're always so kind, so loving and so forgiving.  There are so many opportunities for all of us to get to know You better and I pray that You have Mercy on us and help us to know the importance of staying connecting and building our relationship with You one day at a time. Lord sometimes people don't recognize the goodness that You bring or even see through Your lenses and even when people know You sometimes it's hard to follow that path with everything that goes on in ones life.  You know more than all of us and this is why I'm asking You to have Mercy on our souls and please continue to bless us with Your mercy.  I  know it's a choice but Lord you know we all are sinners and we all have faults.  Please help us to follow Your path and guide us to peace.  Everyone is living a different journey but You gave us all life and we know what's good for us but sometimes have a time with putting it into practice.  I thank You so very much for all that you've done for me and others and I pray that You guide us to where we need to be not where we want to be but where You need us to be.  I can't speak for everyone but I can say "You are an awesome God and I know you have  plan and always a way".  Amen and Thank You Lord

Life is full of challenges and sometimes it may seem to be too much when we're trying to do what we have to do but we should never be bothered by things in our lives.  The main reason to be here is to serve the Lord so if we're doing that and doing what we can when we can, we should never allow things to get the best of us. Of course we're human and it's normal to get a little stressed at times but God said give Him your burdens and He will give you rest.  So whatever is going on in life, prioritize what needs to be done and tackle one thing at a time. If we do that, we will see progress and accomplish things.  Also, don't worry about what others think but instead keep your eye on what God wants you to do and you will gain peace.  The key to a successful and fulfilling life, is putting God first and allowing Him to hold your hand. If you know how to do that, you will know how to challenge anything that comes your way.  God is right there with you and He knows us better than we know ourselves. Amen

It's so wonderful to have a God that loves us, protects us and is always there for us.  He knows what we need better than we know ourselves.  This is why we have to be appreciative of it all because anything can happen to us in any given day and God is always there to comfort and keep us where we need to be.  We all have faults but when we can humble ourselves and be like children of God, we become stronger, more wiser and trustworthy.  We are here to build the Body of Christ and to work towards contributing to the mission set by God.  That is our purpose in life and with that comes joy, peace and happiness.  People know when they see and witness love and when we do that, we're allowing people to see Jesus.  It's always so much going on in life and even in our own families but when we put God first and make our actions count, that's all that matters and trust me people will come around.  God is the vine so if we don't stay connected to the vine, where do we think we're going?  Think about it and let's thank God for His Grace. Amen

 There's so much going on in the world and most of the time, we have no idea what people are really going through.  This is why it's very important to be examples and treat people the way we would want to be treated. We're here to give hope to the world and how can we give hope if people don't even trust us?  The reason why people don't trust us is because we're not doing what we're supposed to do to earn the trust.  Our main goal is to love and be kind.  If  we miss  that, we've lost the battle.  God said He's the vine and we're the branches. Our job is to try and stay connected to the vine but if we can't be kind and show love, we will fade away and will see our lives diminish.  That's just keeping it real and it's all a choice.  People want to trust but when they see us treating each other in a bad way or treating ourselves like nothing, there's no trust  earned.  Jesus does watch over us but He gives us choices and he allows us to choose what we do each day.  Let's want to get it right so we can stay connected and have joy and peace. It only comes from God and if we're not connected to God, who are we connected with?  Think about it
Amen

Time management is so important in our everyday life and when we use our time wisely we're better off in the long run.  We just have to  know how to prioritize our time and how to not get caught up with situations that don't really do anything for us. It's important to take time out for ourselves and for others but it's also important to not put ourselves in situations that are not good.  Let's be mindful of our time, who we associate with and what we do each day.  Our main focus is to love our neighbor and to be disciples.  If we do that in our everyday lives, we're on the right track. Let's not get caught up with thinking anything different because there are many who don't want to love, who want to keep you down but there are also many who do want to love and their actions will show through their interactions with you and others.  Days like this with the snow and everything, allow us to think about what we're doing and have quality time with God.  Take care and may God continue to bless you, teach  you the importance of time  management and hold your hand every day of your life.  Amen and Thank You Lord.

Let us pray,

Dear Lord, thank you for another day in your house and another chance to serve you and your children.  Lord you have been so good to us and it's a wonderful gift when we're given another opportunity every day to feel your love, share your love and be what you want us to be. Lord of all the things that you ask us to do, I know  that love is at the top of the list and when we practice that virtue, others things will fall in place.  We will become more humble, know how to forgive and know how to stand firm with wisdom and understanding. Lord as you know, we are in a spiritual warfare and the things that we do or not do will determine our outcome and how to handle situations. Lord without you we are weak and you are the one who gives us strength everyday to be stronger and more wiser. Thank you so much. Amen

As we awaken to another day, it's so important to be thankful for being given another opportunity to live. Even though we may not be where we want to be, we have to be appreciative for God's grace.  Each situation can be worse and if we really look at life in a humble way, how we can not value the gift that we've been given.  We don't need to complain or try to fault others for something we don't have or not trying to get ourselves. God is a good God and He's always there for us through everything. Let's be thankful for the good and the bad times because God knows what we're dealing with and He  has a plan and always a way. So when you feel like complaining, let's turn that into joy and before you know those happy tears will turn into joyful tears.  It's normal to complain sometimes but if we really look at our lives, we're blessed day after day, hour after hour.  What do we really have to complain about?  If it wasn't for the bad in our lives, we wouldn't know how to be humble or even know how to get through the storms of life.  Amen and Thank You Lord

We all are given grace because when Jesus died on the cross, He sacrificed His life so that we may live.  Each day, we're given the opportunity to accept that grace and divine mercy.  It's up to us to accept it so when we don't accept the grace, we're putting ourselves down.  Things happen every day in our lives but we all know what we do and we all know what's best for us.  None of us are perfect and we all make mistakes but we need to stop blaming others for what we're doing and what we're not doing.  We have to be on top of the game and know how to live through this spiritual warfare that we're in today.  Walk through the storms and still love your neighbor. Let's take charge of our own lives and build on where we are today.  God is here with open arms.  Amen and thank you Lord. 

It's always wise to be kind to people because we always benefit from those actions.  When we do good deeds, we nourish the soul and grow within.  It doesn't do anything for us when we treat people bad and not be kind to others.  We all need somebody and we really need each other as well. That's why it's very important to not look down on another person but instead give hope, love and forgiveness.  To be honest, God doesn't make us do anything and He allows us to make our own decisions. However, when we make good choices and do good things, we will feel better about ourselves and work to become more like Jesus.  Isn't that what God asks us to do?  Being kind is just like giving hope and a helping hand.  It also allows us to get closer to God and encourages us to do what's really important.  Let's value our actions of kindness and share that gift with one another.  Amen and Thank You Lord