Reflections Of The Heart

Proclamations      Okay, so we all have a similar type of ritual this time of year.  Christmas has passed.  Yet, the beauty of the season resonates with us all year.  We start making plans to take down all of the breathtaking decor that went up probably as early as Thanksgiving.   We then think about another new year that is soon to come.  Many of us begin making resolutions.  These are pledges that are made every year - and usually they are quite similar for everyone.   The most famous of these is to lose weight.  Yet, instead of losing weight, we most likely gain several pounds.  Perhaps, what we should do is forget about resolutions.   Instead, let's concentrate on a new concept.  This concept is proclamations.  What are these you might ask?  Well, it is a plan of action and purpose, all grounded in a relationship with the Lord.   This is the most important gift in life is it not...

Heart Thoughts      Okay, so here is a question to think about.  If someone gives you a special gift, what do you normally do?  Well, considering this time of year, which has become plagued by materialism, most people look at it, then return it.      But, what if it has a value that can never be met.  What if it has intricate importance that can never be fully experienced.  Think about the priceless gift that God gave us in the birth of his Son.       Salvation and saving grace are gifts that none of us deserve, yet, we all desperately need.  We are all imperfect sinners.  Yet, because of this awesome gift, we have hope, forgiveness, and new promise.    So, maybe we should take special notice and appreciation of the gifts that we are given, salvation, and the many blessings that enrich our lives.   This Christmas, when you are struggling with your holiday plans, remember that....

The Most Precious And Priceless Gift The most precious and priceless gift was given many years ago It was presented so humbly and simply YET It was the best gift ever given It was priceless It was fragile It accomplished so much This gift  was the gift of Salvation presented through a precious little baby being born God's beloved Son It was the gift of pure perfect love from God's heart So  this Christmas let us remember that gift and ponder   how blessed we are to receive it with a humbled heart When we look for the perfect gift let us be a light  that reflects that breathtaking love this is a precious gift  given back to God and  give that beautiful light to others through various ways so that they may be blessed and more lights will shine brightly in  God's mighty Kingdom ****************************...

Thoughts To Ponder The greatest gift that you can give someone is the gift of HOPE an encouraging word a bright smile a helpful act of love  a prayer Be a beautiful extension of  the Lord's precious love let His light radiate through your life Whatever they may need try to be there to be an uplifting source of promise and make someone else's world illuminate with a new breathe and a new direction Be God's instrument of HOPE TODAY!