There are people out here who really care for us and it's very important to appreciate that and to show some integrity.  Sometimes we take people for granted but you know, it may be one day when that person is not here and then what?  We will have to suffer the consequences.  Let's learn to love, place some value on life and recognize those who really care.  We don't have to do anything out of the ordinary but just love and that will speak for itself.  Amen

It's very important that we spend quality time with God and quality time with ourselves.  Especially when we're in relationships because I think it's healthy to find ourselves, love the person that God made and figure out how we can grow within. Sometimes we get so connected to others that we lose track of what God wants us to do.  It's nothing wrong with having a bond with someone but if we don't grow in wisdom we're not going to be good for anything.  When we spend quality time with God and ourselves, we gain peace and joy and that's exactly what we need within because life could be crazy at times but when we become stronger and wiser, we can really see the importance of it all. We should never put anyone before God so if people really love and care for us, they would know the importance of quality time.  Let's learn to take time out for ourselves so we can be who God calls us to be.  Amen

The best thing that we can do in life is to listen to the word of God because He teaches us so much wisdom to get through the day, get through tough situations and so much more.  He also told us that we are nothing without Him so in knowing that, we should know that if we're not listening to Him nothing great is going to happen and our lives will be chaotic and stressful.  The worst thing that we can do is to think it's about us and not be humble in life.  We are Children of God so if we're not looking at life and being appreciative of God's grace each day, we're not going to progress.  Each day is a blessing and when we're humbled, we know the importance of being alive each day.  Let's learn to value what's good for us and not lose the connection with the vine.  In John 15:5 God said "I am the Vine, You are the branches, Whoever remains in Me and I in Him will bear much fruit, Because without Me You can do Nothing. Amen

We all have things that we go through in life but we all have to learn how to accept what it is today in whatever we're going through, fix whatever we need to fix and gain strength from God to make it through each day.  We have to realize that we don't have control over everything and the things that we do have control over we still may find ourselves in a place that we don't want to be.  What I'm saying is God is a provider and He's never going to leave us so whatever we have going on accept life, keep our heads held high, walk with confidence and have faith in our God.  When we trust Him, we will know without a doubt that He's working in our lives.  Sometimes we get so crazy when things happen but where is the faith, where is the trust and we have to always stay humble to know who's running it all.  When we accept life, have joy and know who we're serving, we gain peace.  God said in Phillipians 4:11 Not that I say this because of need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be self-sufficient.  Amen

In life we all get tired sometimes because we wear so many hats doing this and that but it says a lot about when we take care of responsibilities and do it with integrity.  We always have to be determined to keep it going but we should never forget the strength that God gives to us each day. We have to know where to get strength and how to give our battles to God.  We should never rush things by trying to go the easy route because when the victory comes, it's something to celebrate and thank The Lord.  God talks about strength in 2 Thessalonians 3.3 - But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.  Amen

Let us pray - Dear Lord, thank You for the Holy Spirit! Please continue to fill us with new life, with love and with peace.  Renew our passion and energy for loving You and help us to put this love into action by loving and serving our neighbor.  We always need You God and with Your strength, we're able to begin again each day.  I just don't know where I would be without You and it's all because of You that we can have joy and the ability to witness Your greatness.  Father please hear us and renew our Love each day. Amen

We all are responsible to take care of ourselves and to make sure we do what we are supposed to do.  It doesn't matter what we go through or what we encounter each day, we all have responsibilities.  Sometimes life can get stressful and we get tired but we have to know how to get back up and be responsible.  No one is going to do anything for us and even if we have others helping us to do what we have to do, life is not promised to any of us. We will have to stand on our own at some point in life.  Also, sometimes we think our lives are too chaotic that we don't work hard.  Struggle brings character and when we do our best at what we do, great things happen so we should never get distracted from being responsible. God reminds us of the rewards when we don't up in 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore, we are not discouraged, rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.  Amen

Trust is something earned but we really have to be careful who we trust. We have to remember that we are in a spiritual warfare and it's really not going to get any better. This is why we have to prepare ourselves and watch our surroundings and who we associate with because it's very important. God tells us to love but He also tells us to be observant. It's a wonderful thing when we can trust people but we all have to prove ourselves to be trusted.  I can say so much on this because this really puts a pause on our lives because we put our faith in others and not in God first.  Most people mean well but there are some who do not have your back and it's important to be careful.  Our actions tell it all and if one can disrespect another, he or she is not to be trusted. God said in 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not trust every spirit  but test the spirits to see whether they belong to God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Amen

Sometimes people feel like there's no hope when they have made so  many mistakes.  There's always hope and the good thing about God's love is that we can always have a fresh new start. Sometimes life can make you feel that way but let me say this - We should never ever feel like we can't start over.  I don't care what we do in life, there's always hope and always a chance for us to begin again.  I just think that eventually we will get tired of the nonsense and want better things but let's never feel like we have to belittle ourselves for any one and always have faith and know that God is in the midst of it all.  We all make mistakes and life is all about learning and that's why it's very important to know what time it is and trust the Lord. In Hebrews 8:12 God said For I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sins no more.  In knowing that, let's try and do what's right so we can taste and see the goodness of our Lord. Amen