We are given grace every day and it's such a blessing to be given that grace.  It's so crazy out here but we should never doubt The Lord and always know that He's in control.  Faith is all we have and when we trust God, we're able to awaken with peace and know that He has a plan.  Let's always remember that and always have confidence in God.  James 1:6 But he should ask in faith, not doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed away by the wind.

It's so easy to lose track in the world because it's so much going on and when we don't have a strong relationship with God, we tend to lose that focus.  This is why it's so important to communicate with God through prayer and petition because when we think we are strong, we are weak.  We have to learn the importance of getting closer to God, know that when trials come, God is working in our lives and finally, know that when we stand firm in the storms, we're growing spiritually.  I want to share this poem with you that God helped me to write and if it helped me I'm sure it can help you too.  Let's stay focus with the good and the bad.

Trials prepare you to do
What God has chosen for you

Don't fall when storms come your way
Stand and tall, talk to God and say

"God, this is Your will and I want you to know
I'm working for you and that is so

Do unto me as you like
I know you are with me in this fight

You didn't bring this trial before me for nothing
You allowed me to go through this trial for something

God, sometimes it's hard and I need you to hold my hand
To get through this trial according to your plan

You told me that you will be there, that I know
You also told me that trials help me to grow" 

James 1:2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.  Amen and Amen

The choices that we make today are critical to our success tomorrow.  We all make our own decisions and whether they are right or wrong, we have to deal with the decisions that we make.  Many times our lives get so busy and we do things without thinking but it's very important to stay focused and take one day at a time. We all make mistakes but the joy in all of that is we can begin again.  Sometimes we allow stress to get the best of us but when we know there's a God, we'll know how to turn that stress into joy.  Let's think before we act so that we can find peace with this gift called life. Let's make sure God is the core of the choices that we make and if we fail, let's ask Him for strength to start over.  Finally, let's always remember John: 14:6 Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the Life.  Amen

There's no greater feeling than to be at peace in your life and the only person who can give us that is God.  He teaches us how to deal with life, He gives us the wisdom to know how to handle ourselves and He gives us the strength each day to do what we have to do.  Peace only comes from God and it's so wonderful to have someone who loves us that much to give us that feeling in life through everything that's happening today in the world.  When we know that God is working in our lives, we know how to have peace through it all.  Let's always have Faith in God, put our burdens in His book and trust Him always without a doubt.  Amen

Dear Lord,

Thank you for today and everyday.  You are always so good to us and we really appreciate all of Your grace and Your Love.  Each day is a new beginning and it's such a blessing to witness all of the wonderful things that You do all the time.  Know that it's very much appreciated and we love You.  In Jesus Name We Pray. Amen

Life is all about balance but we have to know what's important, what our priorities are and how we carry ourselves.  Sometimes we're trying to do this and that and lose focus on God, God's people, the importance of respect and all of that. Life is short and we should always prioritize what we do.  Otherwise, we're going to have consequences or many unhappy days dealing with what we should have done after the fact or after it's too late.  God puts His grace on us to live in His house but if we're not appreciating the grace each day, how are going to be able to enjoy whatever we're trying to do?  God should always come first, we all are His children and when we disrespect His children, we disrespect Him.  Let's not get it twisted but stay focus on what's really important.  Amen

Pride is something that will bring us down. However, when we do good deeds we should feel good about the actions that we take.  It's when we think it's all about us and don't respect and love our neighbor is when we gain pride and our lives become chaotic.  There's nothing good about not serving God and there's misery when we don't.  God is the light and when we remain in him, we see that and we're at peace in our lives.  No one wants to be in darkness but when we get too much in ourselves and don't show humility we lose it all.  Let's not be blinded but see the light in Jesus. Amen 

Time is so important and how we utilize our time is what makes us either go forward or backwards.  Everything we do has an affect on our lives and each day counts.  Life is short and the goal should be to follow the mission set by God.  It brings peace, joy and happiness and takes away stress and chaos in our lives.  Sometimes life may appear to be good when we're not following God but eventually it will take a toll on you and get the best of you. God said we're nothing without Him so in knowing that, let's not waste time but spend our time wisely.  Amen

Everything we do is so important and we always have to think before we act.   Sometimes it's so easy to go the easy route to do things but it's so important to evaluate what we do, how we do it and why we do what we do.  That is so important.  Life is short and each day is not promised to us so how can we not value the importance of today.  All I'm saying is we don't know if we're going to even see tomorrow so let's thank God for today and be appreciative of His grace.  Amen

I can't say it enough but life is really really and truly a gift.  I know I mentioned this yesterday but I just have to say it again.  The Gift of life should be well respected over and over again. God's grace is precious and His love is unconditional. We should always put our trust in God and never underestimate His power.  We should also be humble and never ever think it's about us.  Love your neighbor, forgive one another and try to be the light of God.  Amen