Love Beyond Words

When I look at my life and the many mistakes from the past, I often ask "how could Jesus truly love me?" Surely He must see all this baggage and scars from years of making wrong choices....or simply not being obedient to God. It's then that I hear that still small voice speak within me and He reminds me gently, "I love you!" He continues to speak reminding me that I am the one beating myself up, I choose to remember the yuck in my past...not Him! It is so freeing to actually accept the love of Christ. To KNOW that He loves me unconditionally lifts my day and sets my sights on His desires for me. The strength He offers each new morning never cease to amaze me. I can try it on my own and quickly fail or I can grab His hand and the love that He pours over me and make it...one day at a time! How does He love me? It's truly a love beyond words.....ask Him for His love today!

Can you be good enough?

I was speaking to a sweet friend today and we began sharing about how difficult it is to Do good in this crazy world we live in. Life itself presents many obstacles that cause worry and pain. In the midst of dealing with these daily struggles, somehow satan wiggles his way in and taunts us with doubt and fear. This along with life situations sometimes builds until an explosion occurs within us. That explosion takes on many forms and often makes us respond in ways that are less than lovely. Do these ungodly actions keep us from heaven? Shouldn't we as believers be beyond sinful actions such as these. We should strive to be more Christlike every day, however, we will never reach perfection this side of heaven! As I explained to this friend today, your invitation and acceptance into heaven will solely depend on your acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior. No good or bad actions can keep you away from walking with Jesus in heaven if you have given your heart to Him! Stop striving and start living in the grace offered by the sacrifice of Christ who died that you might live!!! If you learn to love Him, you will desire to be more like Him each new day.

Accessories and Life!

Many people stop me and ask 'where did you get that scarf?" "How did you know to match that with this particular outfit?" I always answer that ' I am accessory queen!' And, I'm proud of it! I LOVE accessories! I use them daily..whether its scarves, earrings, bracelets, or belts. Some would ask, 'why'? Because they make me feel better! They add color to my life! And...they open doors for me to encourage others. Many of these questions begin with accessory talk and end with Jesus talk. I begin to tell them about how these items of color lift my spirits and I end the conversation with sharing how much more Jesus lifts my spirit than ANY accessory ever could! I believe God wants us to be an encouragement to those He places in our path. If you are down on yourself...you are most likely not going to encourage anyone else. Everyone needs a smile, everyone needs to hear some encouragement. And, you might be the 'first' person to ever tell them about Jesus! Go get some accessories and show others your excitement for life in Christ!

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In The Moment

A co-worker just learned he has cancer....stage 4. His words are ' I have quickly learned to live 'in the moment'. What a huge lesson to us all. This is it Yall! This moment is all any of us have....cancer or not. How do we adapt to that life walk? Claim today that you are here for this moment by God's grace...for His Kingdom. And THAT is enough! Let's start living!

Amazing God....Amazing Artwork

Seven inches of pure white and beautiful snow!  Piled on the trees and hanging on for dear life.  Looking out the window at the winter wonderland and remembering that every snowflake was handcrafted by God Himself!  Not one is like another.  Think on that for a moment!  Why would He take the time to send a gazillion snowflakes and not have one look like the other?  That's just Who He is!  That's how He does things.  He doesn't do it haphazardly or in a way that man could ever imagine he could do for himself.  He does it in a powerfully magnificent way that takes your breath.  And once He takes your breath...He has your attention.  That's what He wants and that's why He does it!  Look at what He has done today....don't miss an opportunity to see His Majesty....in a simply snowflake.  How much He enjoys when we notice and praise Him for His love for us!

What Matters?

I have finally reached an age where I am becoming a little more sure about what 'really matters'!  Sure, we say this consistently when we are going through a tough time...these life things seem to put it all in perspective for us.  But do we really live by 'what really matters"?  Are pictures of Jesus floating through our mind on a regular basis....is heaven a real place to us?  If this world is consuming our daily thoughts, we have missed the true message of what really matters!  I can't imagine after watching the world news that most people don't have some realistic thought of fear for our future.  I can't comprehend that our brain is not constantly wondering...what next?  The NEXT is what really matters!  God has fully layed this out for us in His  Word and we continue to look to men for answers.  Does our government truly have an answer for all that is happening around us daily?  No, but God does!  His plan for salvation and your acceptance of it is what really matters!  Check your soul today.....where  does your heart lie?  Does God fill your heart and mind with His love and His plan for your life?  All of the earthly values that you are filling your life with WILL pass away.  Then what is left?  An eternity apart from God or eternal life in the most magnificent place you could ever imagine...and can't!