Occupying or Taking Up Space? Your task is not to see the future but to enable it – Antoine de Saint-Exupery Have you ever wondered what that scripture “occupy until He comes” really means? I know for me it’s hard sometimes to stay focused and remain patient (and calm) when all hell is or “appears” to...
The noise of your internal turmoil will drown out My still small voice. You must quiet your soul and find a place of peace so that I can lead you through the maze of confusion. I am your strength and your help in times of trouble. Lean on Me (Burns). Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all...
Bold You Are You cannot influence or win souls for Christ if you bury yourself under a rock. Instead of fearing the world and its influences, go forth with boldness and be the influencer. Take what God has deposited inside of you and run toward others with the love of Christ. Your mere presence is...
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I...
What You Know A calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health – Dalai Lama Don’t you know that God has already set you up for success in the midst of your enemies and all those that mean you harm? You are His anointed and your cup runs over with...
Your life exists in steps, not leaps. Take each step as it comes, one at a time, and make every step be righteous and deliberately in one accord with Me. Then, I will be with you to help you make good decisions as you progress (Burns). Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered...
Who You Know “Focus on the good you have not the lack of it, because whatever gets your attention will increase the energy of gratitude. That’s how joy rises” – Unknown Satan’s job is to get us off course by having us worry about our life and future so much so that we begin to doubt...
God’s servant must not be argumentative, but a gentle listener and a teacher who keeps cool, 25 working firmly but patiently with those who refuse to obey. You never know how or when God might sober them up with a change of heart and a turning to the truth, 26 enabling them to escape the...
The Blessings of Gratefulness “When gratitude becomes an essential foundation in our lives, miracles start to appear everywhere” – Emmanuel Dagher Practice being grateful in All things and watch God begin to work in your lives in ways unimaginable. Count your blessings rather than your problems as it gives life to your perspective and peace....
Set yourself apart to seek My presence. This is especially necessary in the midst of the hubbub in the world around you. It is easy to get caught up in the noise and turmoil even when you are not directly involved or responsible for it. Your devotion to Me is everything (Burns). Matthew 6:24 No...
