Echoes Of Truth

     Okay, so has there ever been a time when you have felt like a complete failure?  You go above and beyond, trying to do the very best that you can.  Yet, you make a mistake.

 All of a sudden, it seems like the wall has fallen, and shattered into a million pieces.  You call yourself stupid and dumb and rip a part at the very heart of every thing wonderful that you are.

 But, wait a minute.  There is one thing to consider here.  You are human.  What does that mean?  You are subject to missteps.

 Just then, the heart begins to cry out in a silent voice for the peace that it once knew.  This is when the mercy of God comes in like a beautiful ray of hope and promise.

 It reveals the amazing light of God's love that outshines all imperfections.  The heart begins to pick up its shattered pieces with God's help.

 There is a sense of inspiration.  Forgiveness becomes the greatest key. The heart begins to rebuild and restructure.  All things start on the path to becoming new again by God's grace.

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Reflections

     Okay, so if you think about it for a moment, what is one of the most important words in the English vocabulary?  The important word is NOW.  Why is this the case?  Well, this is because it has a lot of real significance.

     We don't have tomorrow.  It is not guaranteed, at least not in this life.  The past is unimportant.  It is gone and forgiven.  NOW is a beautiful board of promise that has great potential.  We have the potential to tell those that we admire how much they mean to us and how valuable they are.

     This can be done with a few kind words or even a kind act.  But, it is so important.  You may never have another opportunity.  Think about it.  We have the potential to make someone elses life better with a little inspiration, motivation, and encouragement.

     This could be a total stranger.  Do you realize how valuable the kind act of holding a door open for someone means to them?  Sometimes we don't think of that with busy schedules.

     We have the potential to be awesome instruments for the Lord and accomplish the amazing dreams that he has for us.  Some people don't allow themselves to dream.  They look at surroundings and take their eyes away from the Lord.  Dream Big!  You are a beloved child of the most high God.  All things are possible!

     So, the word NOW is everything.  Live in the NOW for Jesus!  Your amazing journey is worth exploring hand in hand with him.  Make the most of every valuable moment of the precious gift of time that he has given to you!  Cherish and value it!

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

WHEN YOU TRAVEL 

ANOTHER

FOOTSTEP

AND THE ROAD

SEEMS EMPTY STILL

YOU FEEL LIKE

YOU ARE GOING 

NOWHERE FAST

YOU WANT TO STOP

AND QUIT 

THE MISSION

NOTHING SEEMS 

TO MAKE SENSE

ANY MORE

SUDDENLY

YOU SEE A BRIGHT LIGHT

JUST AHEAD

IT SEEMS TO BE

CALLING YOU

TO KEEP PRESSING ON

YOU FEEL SOMEONE

BESIDE YOU

AND

ALL OF A SUDDEN

YOU FEEL STRONGER

AND YOU

CAN'T REALLY EXPLAIN

THE REASON WHY

YOU CONTINUE 

TOWARDS THE LIGHT

TO

DISCOVER 

SOMETHING WONDERFUL

AHEAD

AN

INCREDIBLE PURPOSE

MADE JUST FOR YOU

AND 

WHEN YOU LOOK BACK

YOU ARE

SURPRISE TO SEE

THAT

IN YOUR PATH

THERE WERE

TRACKS

MADE BY TWO!!

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

CHALLENGES ARE NOT

JOURNEY BLOCKS.....

THEY ARE STEPPING STONES

TO

BUILD STRONG CHARACTER

AND

DEVELOP A LIGHT OF HOPE

AND 

INSPIRATION

FOR

A 

BETTER YOU.

THEY ARE

WORKS OF STRENGTH

THAT

GOD USES 

TO 

TEACH US AND

MOLD US

PIECE BY PIECE

INTO

A 

MAGNIFICENT VESSEL

WHO CAN

MAKE AN

AWESOME

DIFFERENCE!!!

The Chalkboard

     Have you ever discovered an exciting new project and seemed inspired to try it?  You carefully try to summarize everything and gather the information and the parts that you will need.  This can apply to guys and gals alike.

     Yet, no matter how hard that you try to calculate and plan, you discover that the parts are not enough.  Those special points are missing that would absolutely make the mission complete.

     You feel disappointed and confused about what to do next.  Does this scenario sound a little like life?  You think that you have all of the nice little neat pieces that you will need to fit into a perfect picture.

     Yet, things seem so disordered and imperfect.  You have a broken heart from inner hurt that people have caused you.  Your spirit seems so down from disappointments and challenges.

     Suddenly, here comes the voice of reason.  A beautiful hand of hope comes in and begins to erase the unneeded pieces on the chalkboard of life.  He then begins to draw the pieces that are really needed and the perfect instruments to acquire them in time.

     Everything soon starts to look like it is meshing together.  The project begins to take shape upon the chalkboard of life and show something wonderful that the heart can only imagine.  The unnecessary strings of despair are gone.

     Soon, the chalkboard begins to fill with plans to inspire other hearts.  There is happiness.  There is joy.  The lesson plan of the project comes together when you let the teacher God do the instruction.

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Thought For The Day

So, have you ever felt like you

have taken a step in the

wrong direction?

No matter where you turn

or what you do or say

you feel a bit

confused and lost?

STOP

TAKE A PERSONAL MOMENT

There is a hand of comfort upon

your shoulder

Take your Heavenly Father's hand

and

he will direct your steps

he will

give you

peace

hope

promise

and 

a smile and happiness

for

A BRAND NEW DAY!

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GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Beautiful Daydreams

     Have you ever watched someone go hunting?  They set up a large net in the hopes of getting their prey.  Now, let's consider the effect of fear and worry on the journey man's travel.  

     Fear and worry are negative factors.  They come in various forms..through people, situations or circumstances.  It is like a net that is set for the joyful heart of the journey man to try and captivate it and bring it down.

     It can be hard to avoid such snares in humanity's realm.  However, when you ignite your heart with the power of an awesome God that difficulty begins to vanish very quickly.

     His joy delights your heart and his peace brings it such tranquility and assurance.  He is in total control.  When you give your life to him, you don't need to worry or be fearful for anything.

     This is where two positive tools come into play to add to your armor ... faith and trust.  You know that God loves you and will take care of you.  Give everything to him.  Lay it all at his feet.  This includes everything from people, situations, to circumstances.

     Put on your full armor of God.  Take each step within the shadow of his love.  Remember when you feel those negative emotions trying to overwhelm you call out his name and release it.  WALK FORWARD ON YOUR JOURNEY HAND IN HAND WITH HIM IN HAPPINESS AND PEACE!

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The Power And The Beauty Of Love

     The concept of love is a difficult thing to truly think about.  Why is this so?  When you live in an imperfect world, it can be hard to reflect upon everything in a great light.  Yet, when you think about pure, genuine love as from God's heart, this is a very real reality.

     So, the great question is can we love like the Lord loves us?  When you think about this in human terms, it sounds completely unbelievable.  How do you love someone who treats you badly or breaks your spirit?

     But, this is where you look outside of the traditional box.  Think of each situation as if you were looking at it all through Jesus's eyes.  Remember all that they did to him.  He didn't use anger.  Instead, he asked the Father to forgive them.

     Could you react in such a way?  So, let love be your signature and calling card.  Let others see the true love of the Lord shining through you.  Remember, don't take things to heart.  Life is too short.  Enjoy every moment.  Let love be your sunshine for your forecast.

     Love God first, then yourself, and others.  Besides, you don't know what other people have in their lives.  Maybe your acts of kindness and love will help them to be better people.  Also, never forget to tell those who are dear to you how much they mean to your heart.

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Prayer:  Lord, give me the strength to be a great light for you.  Help me to see everything through your eyes and not through the eyes of anger or hate.  Amen.

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Thought For The Day

When you feel 

like you are about to quit

You have no more energy

to dream another dream

People have hurt you for 

the last time

THAT'S WHEN A HAND 

CAN BE FELT ON YOUR SHOULDER

YOU FEEL SOMEONE 

TRYING TO STRENGTHEN YOU

A BRILLIANT LIGHT FILLS THE ROOM

SUDDENLY.....

NOTHING ELSE SEEMS TO MATTER

THE HURT IS SLOWLY REPLACED

BY PEACE

A HEALING WAVE OF PROMISE

SEEMS TO 

FILL THE HEART

So, happiness returns

because

a Heavenly Father loves and cares

and

will always

BE THERE!

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REMEMBER.....

GOD'S GOT YOUR BACK!

ROCK YOUR WORLD!

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GOD BLESS YOU ALL! 

Thought For The Day

Sometimes.....

the most difficult thing to do

is

to be yourself

to be the beautiful wonder

that God created you to be

and

not be conformed to factors

that 

try to break down 

that artistic design

People, environment, etc.

Don't let any pot holes

deter

the journey of your life

So.....

the next time

someone tells you that you

don't measure up

stop

look them straight in the eye

and

tell them

'I AM THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD

OF THE 

MOST HIGH GOD.

I AM A ONE OF A KIND

MASTERPIECE

AND A LOVING MEMBER

OF HIS

FAMILY.'

REMEMBER.....

THERE IS NOTHING

YOU CANNOT DO

HE HAS

GOT YOU COVERED!

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GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Instrument For The Mission

     Have you ever had the privilege of visiting a pottery store and watching a person mold or shape clay into something beautiful?  They work on each section with detail and love.  It is really fascinating.  But, there is the key phrase...love.

     The Lord is the ultimate Potter who prepares us for our mission or journey.  Yet, he knows that we need the instrument or tool to direct our steps.  One of those key instruments is Love.

     We are to love ourselves and others as he loves us.  This is not always a simple task to do.  Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror in the morning and wanted to run out of the room?  Have you ever been insulted by someone and thought that was the end of it.

     This is where the power of God's perfect love comes in.  He wants us to see ourselves and others through his eyes.  He will help us and give us strength to achieve this every step of the way.

     He wants us to know that we are beautiful masterpieces in the making.  We are continually be crafted and reworked to be the awesome and breathtaking work of art that he foresees.

     God's perfect love also wants us to pray for those that hurt us.  He loves them also.  We are to pray for them to be saved and become better.

     So, where do you begin?  Get down on your knees and ask God to teach you to be more like him and his amazing love.  Can you think of anything more spectacular than learning at the feet of the Master and becoming his great apprentice?

     The great mission is ready.  You are his subject.  Will you accept the call?  He will teach you all that you need to walk by his great love.  He is working it all through, piece by piece.

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Lord, teach me how to love like you

let me look through the eyes of your heart each day

and be your instrument in all I do

I want to praise you in every way.

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Thought For The Day

When you trip and fall...

DON'T STAY DOWN..

When you feel like giving up...

DON'T GIVE IN..

INSTEAD...

Give everything over to God

He knows that you are imperfect

YET

He loves you more each day

You are forgiven

You are made new

All by his magnificent presence

He is reaching out a hand...

To pull you up...

dust you off

and say...

"MY CHILD.

YOU ARE MY BEAUTIFUL CREATION

DON'T CRY...

DON'T FRET...

EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY

I AM RIGHT HERE WITH YOU

YOU HAVE SO MUCH PROMISE

YOU HAVE SO MUCH HOPE

THERE ARE GREAT THINGS AHEAD

JUST TAKE MY HAND

AND

WE WILL WALK

THE JOURNEY

TOGETHER."

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Thought For The Day

Don't ever let the clouds

of negativity

dim 

the sunshine of your heart

Set the control switch

to

eternal

and

be a brilliant light of hope

Remember

you are not defined

by others

You are the beautiful, unique

masterpiece of God

created

for awesome things

So

be your best

let your light shine

and

LET GOD TAKE CARE OF THE REST!

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GOD BLESS YOU ALL! 

Thought For The Day

True Success is found

in a grateful heart

who knows they are blessed

beyond measure

It is a heart that sees the

precious gift of life

and 

treasures every moment for 

its great value

It is a spirit of hope

that knows 

they have people who love and

care about them

and will always be there

for strength and inspiration

It's a soul 

who knows

that true happiness

is not a feeling

but

a way of life

It is a heart 

who will never lose

grip on a dream

and 

will

pursue its greatest pathways

never regarding

challenges

True Success

is knowing

that God created a beautiful person

in you

and 

there is a strong yearning

to 

discover that person

and

bless other hearts

throughout 

the Adventure!

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God bless you all!

The Power Of Words

     They seem so small and simple.  Yet, they can be the most complicated and harmful things in life.  What am I talking about?  The answer is words.

     Think about how you feel when someone says something hurtful to you.  It could be a non-caring stranger who doesn't really care about the effect.  It can also be a family member or friend who may say it unaware or even aware of its effects.

     So, there are two questions to ask yourself.  First, what happens when you experience a hurtful interchange of words?  The answer can be expressed in one word...you.

     Someone once told me...'don't ever let someone elses words hurt you.  pray for them.'  Pray for them?  That can be a hard thing to do.  But, the Lord can prepare you with an armor of strength each day and allow you to even be a blessing to your enemies.

     It makes you a stronger person by not giving in to someone elses weaknesses and bullying.  Second, what can you do with your words to make the world a better place?

     The answer to this is simple.  Be sure to use words like an instrument of hope and inspiration that will bless others.  Think about other peoples feelings before you open your mouth.

     Remember, God wants us to be a light in a dark world.  Let's help other sources to shine brighter too.

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