Hello everyone,

I hope you enjoyed time with family and friends and had some time to reflect on God's grace.  I'm back and I have to say that God is good all the time.  I did some reflection and it's always good to spend time with God to witness His mercy and spend time with family and friends to share His love.

Over these past couple of days, God has confirmed to me that it's very important to be humble and to be the light.  We all need hope and sometimes it's hard even when we think we're strong.   I can't wait to share with you all the wonders of our Lord and it's always so much to talk about because He's an awesome God.  

I have to regroup today and get organized, but I hope you have a good day and know that God is always with you.

Amen and Thank You Lord.

Hello everyone,

I hope you enjoy the holidays and start the new year off to a good start.  I'm going out of town so please pray for me as I will be praying for you.  Always know that God loves you and is always by your side.  I will return on Wednesday but there are lots of daily inspirations in the archives that I know we all can relate to on our journey.  If you can, take time out to reflect on God's grace, mercy and unconditional love.  Love Always, Veronica

​Hello everyone,
 
I hope and pray that everyone is good and ready to challenge a new day.  We’ve been blessed because we’re able to see another day that God has made.  His grace is so merciful, and His love is so divine.  God forgives all the time over and over again and He continues to hold our hand even when we mess up in life.  I don’t know about you but that’s something to be thankful for today.  Thank You Lord.
 
This journey that we’re living is a gift and we should never take it for granted because it could be taken away in a flash.  God is the core of it all and when we listen to His words and accept His grace, we can truly enjoy this life.  I think we make it hard for ourselves because we bring on the stress in our lives.  Sometimes we blame others but it’s really us.  Everything starts with us.  God gave us the ability to make choices and decisions.  If we choose to be negative, our day will be negative.  If we choose to be positive, our day will be positive.  It’s really not worth putting energy into something that’s not going to help us or set us back. 
 
God loves us so much and He wants us to be happy and have joy.  Jesus is the light so let’s move towards the light so that we can glow for all to know that life is not that bad.  The struggles that we go through are for our own good.  Somethings we need to be able to get through and I think when the trials come, that’s God preparing us for something greater along the way.  Stay strong and thank God for the gift of life.  Enjoy the day everyone, know that God loves you and I love you too.
 
Amen and Thank You Lord

​Hello Everyone,

I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  This is a new beginning for all of us and I hope and pray that God continues to pour down His blessings on you.  The last couple of years we had to face many challenges but there was good in it all.  God gave us an opportunity to do a self-evaluation and learn what’s important in life.  Many of us may have lost loved ones or changed work environments but we had a chance to be home with family and practice humility by making ends meet with whatever we had.  We even had to be mindful that one day, we may not have toilet paper or paper towels.  Even though we’re still recovering from what has taken place, God never left our side.  He continues to show us HIS LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY.

It was sort of like a wake-up call to do a reality check and clearly see-through God’s lenses.  Life is about love; God is love and we should continue to share what God has given to us. It’s time to not hold grudges but rather forgive when others do us wrong and ask God to forgive us for our wrongdoing.  We all make mistakes and none of us are perfect so let’s not sweat the small stuff and be an example for God.  The good news is it’s never too late to begin again. Amen

The world needs love and each one of us is unique and has a reason to be here so in this coming new year, let’s be positive and not bring ourselves or others down but lift each other up so that we all can have hope and joy.  I don’t know what everyone is going through but please know that I love you very much and God will never leave you.

God has been teaching me patience and humility because it’s all about waiting on His call and accepting the simple things in life.  We all are on the same ship with the same mission set by God. It’s all about faith and trusting His guidance on our journey. The key to holding on to life is taking it one day at a time.  We don’t know what tomorrow may bring and we can’t take back yesterday but we can make today better. As you know, God is a wonderful God, but we have to continue to accept His grace so that we can serve more and have joy through it all each day.  When we can value the day, the hour and the moment, we’re better able to enjoy life and serve others.

I wanted to share my love and encourage everyone to continue to prosper and gain strength from God as well as have the courage to be that vessel for Him.  Let’s continue to pray for each other so that God can help us serve and know the importance of putting Him first.  In this coming new year, let’s stay positive so that we can allow our light to shine and be at peace in our days. Life is full of surprises and sometimes we get tired of being tired so it’s all about staying connected to God to avoid some of the stresses in life.  In John 15:5 God says, “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.” This is why it’s best to work towards staying connected to the vine this coming year so that we can make a difference in the world to help one another.

I can’t help but to think about how God has given me many chances despite my struggles and faults.  My message to you is to have GRATITUTE AND LOVE so that we’re not divided amongst each other but instead have unity to build the Body of Christ.   (Let’s not lose sight of God’s mission).  
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I love you very much and always know that God is present in our lives.  Give God all of your burdens and He will give you rest.  Again, Merry Christmas and I hope and pray that you have a happy and blessed New Year.  Love always, Veronica 

Jonathan Nelson - In God's Presence (Brokenness) [feat. Na'Asia Barnes] (AUDIO) - YouTube

Amen and Thank You Lord

​Hello everyone,
 
Today is a new beginning full of God’s love and grace.  Let’s make the decision to have a good day by accepting that love and sharing it with one another.  Whatever we have to encounter throughout our day, let’s be reminded that God is with us through it all.  Today, I want to share some words of wisdom about having sympathy for others, having love and compassion for others, being there for each other and never losing sight of God’s unconditional love.
 
It’s Christmas and the reason for the season is to share God’s love and to reflect on the goodness that He brings in our lives.  It’s also a time to re-evaluate how we’re living so that we can be better people to serve our brothers and sisters to give hope.
 
Each one of us is going through something and most of the time, we don’t have people that we can trust to talk to or lean on.  Some of us, haven’t established a relationship with God, not that we don’t want to but sometimes, life can get crazy.  I’m not making excuses for anyone, but some people don’t know Jesus, and some do but have gotten so far away from the vine that they feel it’s too late to get back on track.  This is why it’s very important to be an example so that we can be there for one another and grow within.
 
Being there for one another is sometimes difficult because the truth hurts and some of us are not ready for change.  It’s takes tough love to really love because when we try and say things that are best for us, it’s painful because people are not ready to accept the wisdom.  It’s very important that we recognize wisdom when we see it, we recognize true friends when they come and we know the importance of being honest with one another to better ourselves and to better others.  It’s when we don’t speak our truth and don’t try and help one another is when the pain comes and even if we don’t feel it now, we’re going to feel it later. 
 
A lot of times, people hurt when we’re not true examples of Jesus, we hurt as well and sometimes we’re not there either to be that vessel so how can we be there for others when we’re not there for ourselves?  Let’s challenge ourselves to do better one day at a time.  This holiday season let’s spend time with God first and try and reflect on what we need to do to be better so that we can be there for others and don’t lose sight of the mission.
 
I believe people want to have good intentions, but life can be a struggle at times mentally and physically and it’s not easy to sacrifice or do the right thing.  This is why it’s very important to stay connected to God, pray more, talk to Him more and just learn to make Him part of your everyday life and conversations.  We all need courage to be an example so let’s encourage each other and be there for one another even when people are not so good to us.  I know that’s hard to digest but if we don’t learn to love, we’re going to have some tough days ahead.
 
God loves us very much and we have to be reminded that when we go through things, He’s there and He will never leave us alone. We just have to accept the grace and walk with the cross.  That’s pain and sacrifice.  Jesus showed us that when He walked to calvary.  After He held on, He received the victory.  I used to ask myself all the time why did God love us so much that He sent His son?  but I believe He wanted to show us the importance of unconditional love and He knew we were going to go through some tough situations on our journey.  He was teaching us how to stand firm in the battle.
 
When we’re going through anything, let’s do like Jesus did, take the pain or sacrifice, know that we’re going to win in the end and hold on to life.  Pain is sacrifice and sacrifice leads to peace. Amen to that.  Let’s be there for each other to show all the light of Jesus (hope) and when we go through things in life, let’s know that it’s a sign that victory is coming.  God’s love is powerful so let’s always know that and when the burdens come, give them to God and continue to love others unconditional as God loves us.  Thank You Lord.
 
Please read the passage in the bible, the poems and click on the link to listen to the wonderful song that shows us the importance of being there for one another, loving each other and knowing that God loves us unconditionally. 
 
1 CORINTHIANS 13
1If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
 
LOVE
Love is loving your neighbor
Even if you don’t know them

Love is being there for people
When they need you the most
 
Love is forgiveness
When you have been hurt
 
Love is caring
For all people in this world
 
Love is not judging others when they sin 
Love is patience to allow people to be themselves
 
Love is having a good heart
To help others through all things
 
Love is communicating
When you don’t understand
 
Love is reaching out to people
And letting people know they can count on you
 
Love will allow you to enjoy the good things
That God has given you.
 
1 JOHN 2:10
He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him.
 
SYMPATHY

I wrote this poem especially for you
Because I feel it’s so important to do
 
I know you are going through a tough time
Keep your head held high with God on your mind
 
You have to be strong to get through pain
But strength is so important to gain
 
Sometimes life is difficult to understand
Always know that God has a plan
 
It may seem life is coming to an end
Don’t give up, you still can win
 
You have a purpose to do
Whatever God has planned for you
 
I want to share with you a special note
I learned it from God and it helps me to cope
 
Choose to be happy each and every day
Don’t allow anything to get in your way
 
Wake up with a smile even when things are bad
Don’t choose to be mad, weary or sad
 
I know sometimes it’s tough for you
Trust in God He will do
 
Wonderful deeds for you to see
That He’s the one and will always be
 
The person for us to trust
Even when we have to put up with a lot of stuff
 
This battle is not yours, give it to God
Sometimes life could be very, very hard
 
Focus on having peace each day
You will feel so much better in every way
 
That’s what life is all about
Learning to cope without a doubt
 
Whenever you need someone, I’m here always
Peace be with you in all of your days.
 
1 JOHN 3:17
 
But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
 
Israel Houghton - "Others" Lyric Video - YouTube

Loving God, Loving Each Other (Lyrics) - YouTube

Amen and Thank You Lord

Hello everyone,
 
I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Today is a new day and we’re in the third week of Advent.  It’s time to rejoice and be glad and not tend to the stresses of life.  Jesus died for us so that we may live.  Let’s not continue to occupy things that are not important or things that don’t give us peace on our journey.
 
It’s important that we share our gifts, appreciate life one day at a time and always speak the truth.   As you know, the time doesn’t stop for us and each day is a blessing.  God made all of us special and unique. We all have gifts and when we share our gifts, we help others along the way. Gifts can be as simple as being a good listener or being positive in life.  It’s critical that we utilize what God has given because He designed and made us for a reason.  People need motivation and we need motivation. I always tell people to do what you love, look deep in your heart and have the courage to just be you and God will reveal your gifts.  People come into our lives all the time and we learn from each other.  Let’s continue to refresh our relationship with God so we can witness His grace and allow us to see clearly what He has made.
 
When we learn to find ourselves and know that we’re important, we’re able to appreciate the goodness that He brings.  We’ll have joy and be able to rejoice in His presence.  He gave us life and Jesus died on the cross so that we may live.  Why are we still stressed out?  He already paid the price so when life comes at you hard, release those burdens to God and He will give you rest.  We should get to the point where we’re living for God, serving others, speaking the truth and trusting God.  Always be honest with yourself and one another because this is how we’re better able to get through whatever we’re dealing with in life.
 
God is an awesome God and there’s nothing that we’re going through that He can’t fix for us but we have to do our part.   Let’s not get off track of the wonderful mission set by God but instead rejoice and be glad.  Amen
 
 
Please take time out and listen to the Words of God, read the poem below and click on the links to listen to the wonderful songs about sharing our gifts that God has given to us.
 
Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
 
Luke 6:38 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
 
SHARING
There are people who are very poor
Let’s help them by opening up another door

The door of love to show them there's hope
Show them how Jesus helps you to cope
 
In life when things are not so good
Let them know that life is about being happy and they should
 
Enjoy life in whatever comes their way
Tell them that life is full of surprises each and every day
 
Sharing definitely comes from inside
We all have something to give, don’t hide
 
Let’s help each other; it’s not all about money you see
Everybody has talents to share and is challenged to be
 
A child of God to let the devil know
That challenges only help us to grow

So when I say poor I mean in a spiritual way
The only thing we need to survive is Jesus each day
 
When God is working through us we know what to do & say
When trials come, we know it’s okay
 
So communicate, share and give
What God has given you so that others may live.
 
LUKE 3:11
He answered and said to them, "He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.
  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfLGfuINnG4
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8vfPPfQ0bo
 
Amen and Thank You Lord

Hello everyone,
 
I hope you have a good day because God loves you very much and is with you every day.  He’s walking with you and holding your hand with whatever you’re dealing with throughout the day.  During our day, we will encounter various situations and sometimes they are good and sometimes bad. but we have to know that whatever we have to deal with, God is working in our lives and is with us. This life is all about getting closer to God so that we can serve and follow the mission. Everything else we go through is preparing us to become more like Jesus and while walking on our journey, we have to understand that we’re in a spiritual warfare.
 
Everything in life is not going to be all good and sometimes we have to sacrifice for The Body of Christ and hold it together.  If we’re doing what we’re supposed to do and do it with integrity and love, everything will work out.  All we can do is do what we can with good intentions so let’s not get all caught up trying to do this and that but do the right thing in situations and God will work out the rest.
 
We all are learning but the key is to learn from the lessons that God puts in front of us and when we do wrong, do better the next time. We are in a spiritual warfare between good and evil and we have to decide which side are we on each day.  While deciding, we have to hold on and stand firm to stand up for God.  Our goal is to make a difference and not think everything is about us.  Sometimes, it may appear that everyone is against us when we do the right thing, but God is on our side and He makes all of the calls.  That’s all we have to do is keep the faith, trust in Him and love.  That’s it and that’s the gospel of our Lord.
 
God knows what’s going to happen before it happens, and He knows what we’re dealing with today.  Let’s not doubt our God but stand up strong and know that when we love and do the right thing, God is walking right with us and sometimes He’s carrying us along the way when we get weak.  Amen
 
While we’re dealing with this spiritual warfare, let’s be reminded that people are learning just like we are, people need wisdom just like we do and we all make mistakes.  Our role is to be an example, still love but stand firm in the truth.  That’s how we make a difference and continue to allow our light to shine.
 
As we prepare for the coming of our Lord during Advent, let’s understand that the battle of life is not ours, it’s the Lords and when stress come, give it to God and  witness His Grace and Mercy.  Each day is a new beginning and a new life so let’s leave yesterday behind and when uncomfortable things happen, thank God for the trials and keep it going.  Please understand who the enemy is when you’re walking on your journey and be reminded that all of us need love.  When we’re not loving, we’re not serving and we will never win but when we love, we’re on God’s side in this spiritual warfare.  Let’s continue to handle what’s in the package of life and know that when we stay connected to the vine (God), we’re preparing ourselves to win this battle between good and evil.
 
Please take time out and read the bible passages about good and evil as well as the poem and click on the link to listen to the wonderful song in preparing for the coming on our Lord by breaking every chain and walking with the cross.
 
Isaish 5:20
Woe to those who call evil good
and good evil,
who put darkness for light
and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet
and sweet for bitter.
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes
and clever in their own sight.
 
Roman 8:7
For the concern of the flesh is hospitality toward God, it does not submit to the law of God, nor can it; and those who are in the flesh cannot please God
 
Ephesians 6 - The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 
 
PREPARATION
 
Life is a gift to all of us from God
Let’s learn how to deal with life it’s not hard
 
Jesus died on the cross for us all
We have to pick up the cross and stand up tall
 
We will go through pain and suffer to grow
Just like Jesus did in order to show
 
Other people the gift that was given to us
The gift of life, but you have to be strong, you must
 
You can enjoy every moment and all that it brings to you
But you must get to know the Lord in order to enjoy life too
 
You see, you will go through trials and tribulations
Walk with faith; the Lord is with you in all situations
 
What I’m saying is live your life and be prepared for the worst
You will be able to handle pain with the proper source
 
The source is God.  He is our reverend
He helps us get through all things and make it to heaven.
 
1 PETER 5:8
Be sober; be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
 
Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Break Every Chain (Live At Passion City Church) - YouTube
 
Amen and Thank You Lord

Hello everyone,
 
I hope and pray that your day goes well. Today is a new day so let’s make the best of it all by deciding to be positive.  Yesterday, I elaborated on peace because we’ve been blessed with a second chance to live this journey by God and it’s wonderful when we can enjoy this life with God’s grace and mercy. We control what we do and our good intentions and actions will contribute to the outcome of how our day will turn out. Being positive and having a good attitude on life will have good results throughout our journey.
 
In life, there will be a lot of distractions but we as Christians must hold it together to benefit The Body of Christ.  When we fall, someone else falls and the goal is to be an example and show hope.  Being positive even through the most difficult situations, is a win win scenario.  We win as well as other people that we deal with throughout our day because when we look at life in a positive way, it helps all of us.  I told you that peace and joy come when we take one day at a time so let’s continue to stay positive each day even when others are negative and keep it going.  In other words, think before we act and don’t let situations or others take you out of your character.
 
The main thing to do for ourselves and others is to pray and ask God to give us all strength and wisdom to understand things so that we don’t lose sight of the mission set by Him.  People will always be people and like I said before we don’t have control over others, but we do have control over what we do.  I know sometimes people can do way too much but in order for us to show love and allow our light to shine, we have to have a good attitude and know that we can’t change an individual, but we can be an example of God’s love.
 
I had mentioned in a previous wisdom that when we do three things, we’re on the right path to fulfilling God’s mission and gaining peace and they are:  Loving God, Loving Yourself and Loving People.  In order to understand that, we have to be able to see through God’s lenses.  If we do that, we will always be positive and have peace. Our attitude plays a vital role in how our day goes and how we accomplish anything, let alone serve and follow the mission by God. We have got to put Him first and know why we’re here and we have to have a good attitude to love being here to serve.  Let’s not sweat the small stuff and again be that light to others.  Let’s be leaders for God because it starts with us. We can’t expect anything good to happen if we’re not being an example ourselves and that’s real talk.
 
God gives us the opportunity to make choices and to do whatever we want to do and most of the time, we put stress on ourselves by not being positive or having a good attitude in life.  It’s how we respond to others and situations that allows us to stay focused on God’s mission. We don’t know what people are going through so let’s continue to love so that we’re serving and not letting others to control us.  When we react in a negative way towards others, we’re giving control to the other person, and they are witnessing our behavior.  This is very important to understand because when we’re not positive, we’re damaging The Body of Christ. When that happens, it doesn’t benefit any of us in the long run. Communication is everything so let’s continue to listen to others, be sensitive to others and be that representation for God by showing that unconditional love and having a positive attitude towards ourselves and others.
 
Please take time out and read the bible passage as well as the poems below that relates to our actions in how we carry ourselves as well as dealing with others on our journey. Also, if you have time, click on the link below that talks about asking God to make us better people for ourselves and for others.
 
Philippians 1:27
Only conduct yourselves worthy of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear good news of you, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind struggling together for the faith of the gospel. Not intimidated by your opponent.  This is proof to them of destruction, but of your salvation and this is God’s doing. For to you has been granted, for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in Him but also to suffer for Him.  Amen

ATTITUDE
Attitude is something in our control you see
It takes you wherever you want to be
 
It can block you and stop you
From achieving in life and to do
 
Whatever you would like to do in life
It’s up to you to control your attitude with all of your might
 
Whatever path you chose to follow growing up
Don’t blame other people for your stuff
 
When people upset you and try to bring you down
Stand up tall with a smile not a frown
 
People will always be people these days
You have to learn how to get over things always
 
You can meet your goals each day
If you don’t allow other people to get in your way
 
Each of us has a chance to succeed
The opportunities are there for you if you want to achieve

I've seen people who have great potential
But they let their attitude control them instead of meeting their credentials
 
Have control over your attitude be a leader
If you’re negative, you will never be an achiever
 
You can follow your dreams, I mean that too
Control your attitude and do what’s best for you.

EPHESIANS 4:31
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

PEOPLE
People are everywhere we go
We have to deal with people in order to grow
 
In strength, courage and love
You know this is coming from God above
 
Love people, it doesn’t matter what they do
Show them how much God loves you
 
By forgiving and allowing your light to shine
For them to see God all the time
 
Sometimes people hurt us and we feel bad
Don’t allow people to control you, don’t get mad
 
Communicate with them and let them know
That you are in control and always show
 
Others the importance of having a good soul
Don’t get upset when people are mean, stay in control
 
We all are here to love and help each other you see​
To enjoy this life and to always be
 
A child of God to do his will
To love your neighbor and always keep still.
 
MATTHEW 22:39
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlgLJEHF3Ok
 
Amen and Thank You Lord 

Hello everyone,
 
I hope all is well.  As we continue to celebrate Advent, let’s be reminded of God’s love for us each day.  Yesterday, we talked about joy and how we can obtain it by living one day at a time, having faith in God and just focusing on the day.  Wherever there’s joy, peace comes to us. 
 
Peace comes when we put God first in our lives and become dependent on Him as we walk on our journey.  Peace also comes when we humble ourselves to know that life is not about us but more about serving the entire Body of Christ.  Finally, peace comes when we can LET GO AND LET GOD.  In other words, give God our burdens so that we can rest and not stress.
 
We spend a lot of time doing the following:
Worrying about how we’re going to get this and that
Worrying about how we’re going to get back at somebody
Worrying about what others are doing
Worrying about what our spouse or other significant may say
Worrying about our children
Worrying about how we’re going to pay this and that
Worrying about how we look
 
I can go on and on and on but the bottom line is none of that is important because it makes no sense to worry about something we don’t have control over.   We can’t control what others do or feel and we all have to find our way.  Each one of us was given a life to live and it’s up to us to do the right thing and accept God’s grace so why worry and instead let individuals figure it out.  It’s healthy for all of us if we figure it out on our own but it does help when we love our neighbor and pray for them.
 
In addition to not having control over what people do, why do we worry about getting materials things or trying to get revenge on others.  Materials things come and go and we want to be appreciative of the things that God gives to us. Who cares about what others have, it really doesn’t change the world.  However, when we try to get revenge or back at people, that’s negative and serves no purpose and actually, it really damages the person who’s trying to get revenge.  Let’s wake up and stop wasting time so we can enjoy life.
 
We all need things here and there but let’s remember that God knows what we need.  For example, if there’s a bill to pay, try your best and pray to God to help you.  The only thing we can do is do our best and seek resources for help.  Let’s not worry because God is still working in our lives.
 
When we’re going through something, let’s not look like we’re stressed.  Get up, fix yourself up and trust God.  He’s got your back.  There’s no need to be looking stressed out.  Where is the joy and please know that hope is alive.
 
All I’m saying is let’s stop putting stress on ourselves, stay positive even when things appear to be bad and have FAITH IN GOD AND GIVE HIM YOUR BURDENS.  The things that we go through are temporarily but when we hold on in the midst of it, we will see the victory and what God is doing in our lives.  That’s the truth and I’m a witness to that statement. 
 
Peace will come when we let go and let God especially when we try our best and do our best.  Below is the Serenity Prayer.  I love to read it over and over again because we can only do what we can when we can.  When we know that and live that, we will experience peace.

Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the Serenity
To accept the things I cannot change...
Courage to change the things I can,
And Wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace.
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it.
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His will.
That I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with Him forever in the next.


Also, I like to share the Footprints in the sand again because we have to learn to trust God if we want peace in life.  These quotes talks about how powerful the Lord is and the love that He will always have for us.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed a dream.
I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.
When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
There was only one set of footprints.
I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life.
This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.
“Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way.
But I’m aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints.
I just don’t understand why, when I need You most, You leave me.”
He whispered, “My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and suffering,.
When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you.”
 
Please read the word that talks about peace and click the link to listen to the beautiful song that display a loving message regarding this entire message.
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PHILIPPIANS 4:6,7
 
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
 
Peace (Official Lyric Video) - Bethel Music feat. We The Kingdom | Peace - YouTube
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Amen and Thank You Lord

Hello everyone,
 
I hope you had a great weekend.  As we continue to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, let’s take time out and speak to God and thank Him for all that He has done.  Last week, we talked about the importance of Advent and all of the things to do that will help us prepare for the Lords coming.  Things like prayer, fasting, repentance and hope.  As we prepare for the second week of advent, let’s continue to have hope and joy in our days.
 
Joy comes when we take one day at a time.  Taking one day at a time is just focusing on what needs to be done that day.   I find that I don’t enjoy life when I’m not focusing on the day.  We have opportunities and situations that come into our lives every day and sometimes we don’t even see what’s in front of us.  Dealing with only the day allows us to enjoy the day more and ready to tackle the next one.  This is how we can really get the fullness out of life.  We need joy and if we deal with today and accept what life is, we will have happiness. 
 
 
I have to tell you that God needs some strong believers who are ready to take on anything.  Let’s pause a minute and think about that statement.  That statement was made for two reasons:  1) To fulfill why we’re here 2) To enjoy the time that we have here.  The devil will tear you apart if you are not focused on what God has set before you.  If you allow that to happen, how are you going to be able to fulfill your purpose and how are you going to enjoy life?  It’s just not going to happen. Living one day at a time helps me so much because when I get up in the morning, I can focus on the day.  It doesn’t matter what I have to do.  Whatever gets done, gets done and whatever doesn’t is added to the next day.  That’s just how I live my life.  Try living one day at a time and you will be able to enjoy life more. 
 
We have to remember that we’re already blessed by God so let’s know that Jesus already paid the price for us to live so let’s enjoy life and make the best of it. Please enjoy the word of God below, the poem as well as the wonderful song that relates to having joy in your life.
 
 
Romans 15:13
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
JOY
 
Joy is what we need to live
To enjoy all that life brings
 
Joy is within us
To utilize and get through all things

Joy is patience
To have when you go through trials 

Joy is feeling good
About yourself when your life is tough
 
Joy is loving life
Through all things.
 
Have a joyful mind all the time

MATTHEW 6:34  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

VaShawn Mitchell - Joy (Lyric Video) - YouTube
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Amen and Thank You Lord