"Blessings"

Blessings are sometimes hard to acknowledge. So many of lifes blessings are taken for granted. God is where all of the stuff of life comes from. Remember to thank him daily and be in touch by prayer. Then comes the hardest part, trying to live up to a Godly life. So many times we will be tempted and so often we will fail. Asking God for strength and his love will get us through. Verses: Eze 34 :26 Gen 12: 3

"Stormy Weather"

When we are caught in a storm of life, it sure is nice to have a loved one nearby. Facing some trials alone seems overwhelming at times. Having a loved one to carry some of the burden is comforting. God provides us with so many possibilities. Our children can be there for us ,or need us there for them. Our spouses also are often a rock to lean on. Praise God for the gift of love from so many different people! Verses: 1 Cor 11: 11-12 1Tim 5: 8-10 Ge 2: 18

"Life Defined"

How we determine our success in life says a lot. Wonderful children, nice car, good job, a loving spouse? The real success is not so apparent to others. It should be clear to us and to God. It is the knowledge that we serve a loving and knowing God, and that all the other fruits of life are his gifts and blessings to each of us. Praise God! Verses: 1 Kings 8:61 Prov 8:35

"Baby Holding"

If you ever feel insignificant, try holding a baby. Every oppurtunity to do so for me has brought great comfort. Once you feel the trust that an infant has in you, and knows you will provide their immediate needs, God is there. The same holds true for each of us, God is holding us like a baby and we need to give him our complete trust! We may fuss and cry but he will never let us fall, and always provides us with comfort and love. Verse Psalm 119: 76 Isa 49:13

"Run"

There is this feeling when I run. My friend Dale says it empties our minds. That allows us to hear God better. He says that he can praise and worship God better then. I would have to agree. I also feel a sense of freedom and movement that is lifting and powerful. Anything we do that brings us closer to God, or allows contact with God has to be from God! We have only to accept and nurture it. Verses Isa 40:31 Heb 12 1-3

"Praise God"

What ways can we praise God? Prayer comes to mind for most of us. Singing out to the Lord should be another. I kind of like dancing to the Lord. He did give us a sense of rhythm and movement. It seems to me to dance with God, is near as good as it gets. There can be no right or wrong there, only a close and intimate time with God. Prayer: God thanks for the skills and passions you give us. Let us share them with you Lord! Verses: Psalm 149: 2-3 Psalm 150: 3-4

"Earth"

It's good to get near the earth. So much of our existence comes from there. Take plenty of time in our lives to get to know the world around us. The days spent out doors, and discovering new things are the best. God is the greatest artist ever and will inspire and amaze us all. The best of life can be had in his created wonder, and the price is free! Thank You God! Verse: Ecc 3:20 Ge 2:7