Being Courageous

4/20/11 I am sitting here in the peace and quiet of the morning reflecting on my thoughts during my morning worship and time with the Lord.  Reflecting on doors opened and not dwelling on doors closed. Look ahead , He says to me, it was time to move you forward. Leave that which is to be left behind. Move forward. Have you lost your zeal? Will you abandon your first love? What will you give for my sake? Are you ready? It's time. Something feels different today. I see more change coming. I am eager to see what wonders this day will bring. Determined to stay focused and avoid distractions. I will keep my mind stayed on the Lord. Making the decision to take better care of myself so that I can continue to be useful to God for the sake of His Kingdom. Seeking the Lord to help me have a healthier and happier attitude. Looking to Him on how I can be a bigger, better blessing. Reflecting on writing that will glorify God– what I can share to spread hope and encouragement. I am

Fear and intimidation can be our worst enemy. It can keep us from taking action and moving forward. It can lead us into spiritual bondage and hold us back or delay us from God’s promises. Fear can hinder our personal growth and development because it limits us and traps us. Fear and intimidation is one of the number one reasons people don’t achieve their goals and dreams. I found that in those times where I experienced fear and became intimidated, I made some poor choices which then affected other areas of my life, its one thing to be cautious but another to live in fear and intimidation. I love the amplified version of 2 Timothy 1:7 … “ For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.” In order to conquer fear and intimidation you have to face your fears otherwise your fears can begin to control you emotio

Sometimes your presence is all that is needed to make a difference in someone's life. Just your taking the time to reach out to someone to lift their spirits can change the direction of their day. A few simple words can encourage someone and inspire hope when circumstances seem hopeless. Often times we may feel we lack the resources to meet a need, but even if that is the case, there is something we can still give - our time. It's one of the greatest things we can give in addition to love. Don't let what you think you don't have stop you from doing and giving what you do have. I'm so grateful for the wonderful people that God sends across my path. All the warm hugs and smiling faces have added so much joy to my days. Keep encouraging, sharing your time, and your heart because you truly are making a difference in someone's life!

April 24, 2011 Reflecting on the last days of Jesus’ life and the miracle of His resurrection… Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey. The people waved palm branches and shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” John 12:13 Monday Jesus over-turned the moneychangers’ tables at the temple. Luke 19:46 Tuesday Jesus taught the greatest commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” and “love your neighbor as yourself”. Mark 12:30, 21 Wednesday A woman poured expensive perfume over Jesus’ feet and wiped them dry with her hair. Jesus said, “She has done a good and beautiful thing”. Mark 14:6, 7 Thursday During the Last Supper, Jesus served His disciples bread and wine saying, “Take. Eat. This is My body….” And “This is My blood the New covenant, which is being poured out for (on account of) many” Mark 14:22, 24   Friday Jesus was tried and crucified. The fi