Song of the Day #2
Control by Tenth Avenue North
Whenever I wake up with this song playing in my head I know it’s going to be a great day! I feel empowered, humble, strong and see what I need to do today with clarity.
I want to share these emotions with you.
God Bless
Day 38 of God’s Love for Us December 30, 2017 “When we think we have been hurt by someone in the past, we build up defenses to protect ourselves from being hurt in the future. So the fearful past causes a fearful future and the past and future become one. We cannot love when we feel fear…. When we release the fearful past and forgive everyone, we will experience total love and oneness with all” by Gerald G. Jampolsky. This quote came as a daily quote earlier this week. It made me really think about fears of the past. When we Read More
Day 29 of God’s Love for Us November 27, 2017 “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world”(John 16:33 NASB). Jesus told this to His disciples before He was betrayed to give them hope through the tribulation that was coming. After that, Jesus prayed, “But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves”(John 17:13). Jesus had told them previously that He was “the Read More
Day 12 of God’s Love for Us August 2, 2017 “Oh my soul, you are not alone, There’s a place where fear has to face the God you know.”(Mark Hall, Casting Crowns lyrics) Fear does not come from God. Fear comes from Satan, meant to hold us back and keep us from our highest ability and glorifying God. If we really grasp this concept, then we will understand Phillippians 4:13 better, where Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” If we believe that Jesus is stronger than our fears, then we can also live like Read More
Day 11 of God’s Love for Us August 1, 2017 I read an interesting article by Derek Harvey entitled, “The Silent Marriage Killer.” As I read this, it made me think of our marriage with Jesus. He is the bridegroom, and we as followers are His bride. Harvey pointed out that unmet expectations are the root of most problems. I totally agree. He made a formula that says “EXPECTATION – OBSERVATION = FRUSTRATION.” We are human, so therefore, we have expectations; of others, of our spouses and children, of our abilities, and of our faith. When we don’t observe those expectations Read More
Run, Run, Run Always Run July 7, 2017 What happens when we are always running? Why do we do this to ourselves? What are we hoping to gain? A fast paced life of overachieving or a fast paced life of underachieving is gained by all who seek this lifestyle. But really, when overachieving we tend to miss simplicity and value, while underachieving we miss greatness and fulfillment. We tend to either seek instant gratification, or chase our tails looking for lasting gratification. The truth is, gratification comes with reflection. Reflection comes with observation. Observation comes with rest. Matthew said, ”…seek Read More
Tempting Shortcuts – June 28, 2017 – Temptation is as common as dust. Temptation comes when we choose lives that don’t follow God’s plan. When we choose the to make the things of the world more important than God. We all need to work and have families and have lives, but do we include God in those choices? To live a Godly life is to include Him in our relationships and our decisions. “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man.”(1 Cor 10:13) God desires to have a relationship with us, that is His plan. When Jesus Read More