Reflections Of The Heart

Freedom      Here is a statement to think about.  Do we take our freedom for granted?  Think about it for a moment.  We have many wonderful freedoms that we enjoy as Americans.  But, some of those precious freedoms are trying to be restricted by parties.  Is that fair?       Yet, many of us don't seem to be offended by this.  We are not allowed to say any thing in public that reflects God.  Why?  Our founding fathers intended for this beautiful nation to be "one nation under God".     The Lord is our Creator, Defender, Protector, and everything we need.  What happens when a country steps away from that?  Isn't it time that we all 'wake up'?      What other freedoms are to be silenced next?  Here are some steps that we all need to consider.  First, let's make a great realization of what freedoms we enjoy.  Let us pray and thank God for each on...

Thought Of The Day So, what makes you happy and content? What completes your life  and the person that you are? Is it money and material things? Is it fame and fortune? Please... think about something Consider the simple things from your childhood that made you laugh and gave you such delight in your heart Do you remember? It was things like spending good time with friends enjoying every moment Now, think about what a relationship with God means It means: pure joy and delight beyond measure blessings forgiveness understanding compassion  and enjoying every moment  to the fullest and the list goes on and on Do you have a relationship with God? If you do not... Don't you want to know what pure happiness is? Open the Bible Read Talk to God and begin the most amazing adventure to finding peace and pure happiness that you will ever discover! **...

Something To Ponder      As Memorial Day quickly approaches, let us take a moment to do a little exercise.  We all get bogged down in the stress and hassle of every day life.  We are overcome by the taxing burdens of a complex, and ever revolving world.   But, let us all make a pledge to do this exercise at some point this weekend.  We can all spare a half hour out of our busy schedules, right?  Well, get together with a good friend or family member.     First, pray for our nation, and its leaders.  Pray for our troops.  Secondly, pray for one another and those that you know and love.  Thirdly, make a list of all of the joys and the blessings in your lives.  Next, give heartfelt thanks for each one of those extraordinary blessings with the consideration of others who don't have quite so much.   Next, remember the sacrifices of our military heroes past and present and servicemen that you know...

Thought For The Day The greatest thing that you can do is respect yourself love yourself be happy about the person that God created in you Remember God doesn't make junk He formulates unique masterpieces So how can you ever criticize the work of a perfect, gifted artist? Please see the beauty that God sees in you Ask him to help you and  reveal his great presence TODAY! ************************************** GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Finding The Planned Pathway      Living in such a fast paced, radically changing society, one of the factors that many people probably deal with is loneliness.  How can that be?  It is so easy to feel invisible sometimes.  You might feel like you give so much of yourself, and nothing seems to matter the way you thought that it would.   Even though you have people around you in your every day life, you sometimes feel like you are the last person on the planet.  But, it is at this junction where we have to call for a silent moment.  What is that you ask?  It is a moment when we step back from all that we think and are, and place our complete concentration upon the Lord.   He sees exactly how you are feeling.  What does he think?  First, loneliness doesn't come from him.  It is the exact opposite.  We are never alone in our walk because the Lord is always there with us.  But, you might say tha...

Something To Ponder    When you take a step and feel insecurity fear uncertainty It is time to look for your tools to  better the journey The word of God is your manual It is your light and  the source of  all the answers  you could ever need Let  the Lord speak to you and show you the majesty of his magnificent will today! ************************************* The Lord Bless You All!

Something To Ponder The most important words are the ones that lift you up..... encourage you.....  inspire you..... motivate you..... make you smile..... give you hope..... show you promise..... and help you to see the wonderful person that God created you to be HOWEVER IF someone uses words that make you feel opposite  of these points do not let them be received  into your heart just smile politely and hold tightly to the gifts that help you to grow to be the dynamic blessing that God intends  for you to be! *************************************** God bless you all!

Lessons      Richard tried to work hard all of his life.  He remembered the many words of advice from his own father.  "Happiness is found in the best things that you can provide for yourself and your family."  His father used to tell him.    This became even more crucial when he got married just five years ago.  He then became a young father just a year ago.  His father had provided a big beautiful house, and many of the luxuries of life.    But, things began to change when his father got deathly sick.  He became bitter and cold.  His parents began to drift apart.  There was never much happiness or love in his childhood.  But, things continued to grow difficult.    However, since Richard came to know the Lord as his Savior, he began to understand a lot more.   It allowed him to see that true happiness is not found in material things, but, in the Lord.    Ri...

Thought For The Day Don't let anger have a place in your heart of hearts It takes a strong and tough hold and then begins to unravel piece by piece the greatest parts of who you are love, happiness, kindness and destroys your beauty It then begins  to root things  that are bad It is the anti feeling When you know it is within you call upon the Lord immediately He will come to you and begin the healing process Remember that forgiveness and understanding are two of the greatest keys to finding the most wonderful and beautiful person that  God desires you to be. **************************************** God bless you all!  

Reflections      Ryan could hardly wait to start his first day of classes.  It was an exciting time.  He had come to America in search of a great dream.  But, he never imagined that his dream would become a nightmare.     He felt he was not welcomed.  There are a group of students that have been tormenting him since classes began.  They make fun of his accent and his clothes.  They make fun of the way that he walks.     Ryan was ready to give up and go home.  His parents then reminded him of one important thing - God is in charge.  He is his ever present help in times of conflict.     Even though he felt broken inside, he knew that God's healing power could begin repairing the pieces.  So, Ryan began to increase his prayer time.  He asked God for help and wisdom in the situation.       He tried to listen very carefully with his heart for the right thing t...

Thought Fo r The Day Don't give up! When you give up..... you don't let your beautiful dreams BLOSSOM into the awesome reality  that God has for you! It's like nailing the door shut on a new house without even entering to explore! Don't let anyone or anything hinder the person that you are and  who you can become STOP PRAY LISTEN TRUST and know that God has your back He will walk with you take care of you and  rejoice with you when you reach the finish line. DON'T EVER GIVE UP! ******************************************** GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Thought For The Day Give someone  a kind word of inspiration It gives them hope and adds a touch of happiness to their day Please be an  instrument of encouragement today!

The Light In to The Heart      This election year is a truly confusing and upsetting one to say the least.  Having such dischord, confusion and anger in the greatest nation in the world is terrible.  But, one real question truly arises out of all of this.  If someone asked you your belief, what would you say?    Would you tend to side with fast talking politicians?  Would you lean toward other factors like need?  Is there something else that truly motivates your heart and cannot be changed by outside forces?   Let us try to think about what the Lord would want and what he would do.  We may not know the true answer to that statement.  But, this is where prayer and faith come in to play in a great way.   We need to ask him to continually guide us and direct us in every moment.  He already knows who has to win and why.  We may not understand that.  But, we need to pray for our nation ...

Creative Inspirations      Okay, so have you ever tried the task of starting a garden?  Possibly, most of us can answer yes to that question.  It can be a rather enjoyable task.  You take part in caring and nurturing something to make it grow.  It is an endeavor that enriches you and those around you.    It is a wonderful learning activity for children.  They learn responsibility for taking care of things and a lesson about nature.  But, if you don't have the right tools for a successful project, how successful will it be?  You need your gardening tools, the proper soil, and either seeds, or young plants.    Now, if you are endeavoring to travel upon the pathway of life, how can you accomplish anything good without the proper instruments?  This world is changing rapidly.  We need to try and be prepared as much as possible.      First, we need God's presence in our heart a...

Something For The Heart When the tears begin to fall..... As the heart feels an overwhelming sadness and pain, Love begins to move in its greatest realm It wraps it in a blanket of care and surrounds it with a warmth that expresses understanding and healing Suddenly a beautiful transition begins to take place The tears of pain become tears of joy tears that say "Thank you Father for loving me..... for taking the moments to surround me and let me know that you are always near I am so blessed to  be your beloved child." *************************************** No matter what this crazy world looks like Don't ponder........pray Let God fill you with his presence and love Heal you and bring you to a dynamic new place of hope! ***************************************** God bless you all!

The Light      Helene sat quietly in the darkened room and closed her eyes.  Tears streamed down her face.  She had never felt so broken and alone.  Her husband died several months ago.  Her children didn't bother much with her.  They lived far away.  She was even fearful of the downward spiral of the world around her.    Suddenly, she noticed the clock, and left for work.  She couldn't be late.  Her boss warned her.  If there was just one more tardy, that would be it.  She worked quietly, and didn't talk to anyone.  All of a sudden, she heard someone clear their voice, and looked up.    A woman was standing before her, smiling brightly.  "Good morning, my name is Jena.  I am the new sales rep."  She said.  Helene showed her the equipment that needed servicing.  Jena stopped and looked at Helene.  "Are you okay?"  She asked.   "Not reall...

Thought For The Day Worry and fear are like sharp thorns upon a person's soul They prick, and damage and cause the soul to bleed all of its peace and happiness and be forever burdened with torment. Faith is the repair kit that calls upon God's heart and prevails his love to come in and  repair the damage making things better and stronger than ever and placing a seal in position so that it can never try to damage the beauty that he created ever again. Get your faith in place strengthened and ready call upon God today! *********************************** God bless you all!