Look for the Beauty
It is easy to focus on the negative.
We are constantly bombarded with images and news of these things.
But that is not what God tells us to do in His word.
As we begin a new week, look for the beauty.
What is kind and true.
Fix your gaze and your mind on His glorious creation.
And then remember to thank Him.
“Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising Him always.”
Philippians 4:8 TPTShare this:
In His Presence
Each year I drive back to this spot along the river.
The menu has not changed in the 40 plus years since I have worked there as a waitress.
In a world that is always changing, this brings me comfort.
I sit across from a friend and have my favorite meal, dipping my fries in the homemade tartar sauce.
Cars pack the parking lot and all of the picnic tables are filled.
Families having conversations.
A group of friends taking pictures together by the river bank.
There is joy in watching people pause and enjoy His creation.
And just like this place has not changed in all this time, there is another place that I can go to that brings me even more comfort.
I don’t need to drive 2 hours to get there and it is available 24 hours a day.
It is in His presence.
This is where I find my peace.
In a world that is always changing, spending time with the One who never changes will bring you comfort like nothing else can.
Will you pause today to spend time with Him?
“Whenever my busy thoughts were out of control, the soothing comfort of Your presence calmed me down and overwhelmed me with delight.”
Psalms 94:19 TPTShare this:
Still Beautiful
The petals hugged the edge of the curb.
They had fallen into random piles on the road.
I decided to reshape one of the piles and add a heart in the middle.
Even though the petals had fallen from their original place, they were still beautiful.
And that is what God does with us.
Regardless of our falling away, He still sees us as beautiful.
Worthy of His love.
He helps to reshape our hearts when we let Him in.
Will you let Him into your heart today?
“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.”
Ezekiel 36:26 NLTShare this:
Every Step
Did you ever have one of those days?
Everything just felt a bit off, and my thoughts started to keep in time with the beats of my anxious heart.
But God.
He sends reminders just at the right time.
Before I got ready to enter my next stop, I looked down to see this.
Thank you for always knowing what I need.
“Lord, you know everything there is to know about me. You perceive every movement of my heart and soul, and you understand my every thought before it even enters my mind. You are so intimately aware of me, Lord. You read my heart like an open book. You know all the words I’m about to speak before I even start a sentence! You know every step I will take before my journey begins.”
Psalms 139:3-4 TPTShare this:
The Greatest of These
Yesterday was Easter.
Resurrection Sunday.
A beautiful celebration of the greatest love story of all time.
His love surpassed everything.
Until His return, our highest calling is to love others.
Today is a new day to share that love and hope with those around you.
Will you share His love today?
“Until then, there are three things that remain: faith, hope, and love—yet love surpasses them all. So above all else, let love be the beautiful prize for which you run.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 TPTShare this:
Entwined with His Heart
I could see my husband looking toward the sky this morning when he called me outside.
Shifting my gaze upward, I could see three eagles flying together overhead.
It is not uncommon for us to see one or even two at times, but three?
Oh how marvelous His creation is when we stop to notice!
My thoughts immediately went to this verse in Isaiah.
I love to read different translations of Bible verses, and this one spoke to me.
“But those who entwine their hearts with Yahweh will experience divine strength. They will rise up on soaring wings and fly like eagles, run their races without growing weary, and walk through life without giving up.”
Isaiah 40:31 TPTSome variations say those who trust in the Lord, wait on the Lord or hope in Him.
But to entwine my heart with Yahweh’s?
What a beautiful posture to start Holy Week.
Friends, my prayer is that as you entwine your heart with His, that you will find renewed strength and soar like the eagles.
Blessings in heaps.
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Starting the day
Loved this gift from a friend.
A little mascara and a whole lot of Jesus is how I start my day.
And some coffee, too.
However you begin yours, remember this:
His mercies are new each morning.
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never ceases. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. “ Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT
What a wonderful gift we can all start with each morning.
Blessings to your day!
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His Light
Someone shared this scripture that spoke to me.
Maybe it will speak to you, too.
Whatever darkness you are facing right now, remember His light surrounds you.“Listen, my enemy. Don’t gloat over me when I fall, for I will get back up even stronger. Whenever I feel darkness around me, Yahweh himself will be the light that surrounds me.”
Micah 7:8 TPTShare this:
Kind Words
We all communicate differently.
Texts.
Emails.
Cards.
Regardless of your preference, take the time to send kind words to someone today.
“Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Proverbs 16:24 (NLT)
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His Love
I love this view.
The sky and clouds seem to go on forever, well beyond what I can see.
And that is how God’s love is for us.
It goes on and on, without end.
Far beyond what we can see or imagine.
My prayer is that you experience that love today.
“And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.”
Ephesians 3:18-19 NLTShare this:
