Thought For The Day

Perfect happiness is 

like a beautiful stained glass window

It is a precious gift...

fragile

breathtaking

encouraging

enlightening

colorful

and 

provides a beautiful example

of 

the power that love has.

Perfect happiness 

comes

from 

God's heart of love.

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Finding A Perfect Fit

     Have you ever gone clothes shopping and were excited about getting something new for your wardrobe?  You find a garment that you really like and go to try it on.  It looks so perfect on display.  Yet, to your disappointment it does not fit well.  It also looks horrible and is not what you imagined it to be.

   Can you picture the connection between this scenario and life?  We have to find those things that are the perfect fit for us and help us to be the best person that we can possibly be.  Well, you might say that nothing is perfect (except for the Lord).  

  This statement is so true.  Yet, we must strive to find perfection to the best of our ability.  We are imperfect human beings.  We go along the pathway of our journey with all of our might.

  Yet, we worry about things.  It can be worry about something small or big.  We become fearful about things.  We grow anxious and overcome with stress.  It can be very easy to doubt and be filled with uncertainty.  Can you see the pattern?

  All of these things can effect any of us.  Yet. they are not a perfect fit.  They don't allow us to be the best that we can possibly be.  So, here is the question to ask.  If you don't control things, why let these factors control you?

  Would you worry about getting on a plane if you knew you had the best pilot in the world?  So, what do we need to do?  We need to take the Lord's hand as we embark upon our journey.  If you don't know the Lord as your Savior, please come to know him today.

  He will direct your footsteps and enlighten your path with the awesome beauty of his presence.  It is through him that you will find things that are the perfect fit for you:  love, joy, happiness, peace, fulfillment, strength, courage.  You will find those things that will be the perfect fit to make you the best that you can be.  

  So don't worry, be fearful, or filled with anxiety.  Put your hand in the hand of the one who knows all.  He is waiting for you.

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God bless you all!

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     Have you ever gone to the beach and held the sand in the palm of your hand?  It is fine and fragile as it cascades from the palm of your hand to the ground below.  The uniqueness of its makeup is gone as quickly as it came.

  Now, think about the aspect of the seconds of time in the same manner.  We are each given the precious gift of time.  However, it is typically gone in the same rapid way before it is even realized.

  Time is fine and fragile.  It is a blessed gift of hope and promise from God's heart.  But, we need to learn how to make the most out of this precious gift to the greatest of our ability.  How do we do this?  We ask God for help.

  You see, all that we actually have is today.  Yesterday is gone.  Tomorrow is not guaranteed.  So, why be troubled and burdened?  Trust God in every aspect.

  Take his hand and follow his step for every part of your journey.
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God bless you all!

  

Thoughts To Cherish

The greatest thing that you can give

to someone

is

THE GIFT OF HOPE

Give them a word of inspiration

Give them a smile

Let them know just how much they mean to you

and how their being truly blesses

your life

REMEMBER

LIFE IS A FRAGILE AND PRECIOUS

COMMODITY

DON'T LET THE SECONDS

JUST FADE AWAY

SPREAD THE LOVE OF GOD

BRIGHTEN LIVES

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GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

 

The Promise Source

     So, here is an important question to ponder.  Why is it that when someone gets closer to certain age brackets in their life, suddenly, life becomes less important?  They are not considered a viable source of promise anymore.  Instead, they are considered old.

  Ask yourself why such beliefs occur?  When a car is from a much much earlier year, it is considered vintage and valuable.  So, why do we give human age such a bad reception?  Every birthday should be a time to rejoice and celebrate the awesome gift that God has bestowed from his heart of love and grace.

  Every second of life should be cherished and lived to the fullest like a fragile flower showing its incredible beauty.  Remember, the greatest men and women of the bible were all instruments of God through even their older years.  They were viable lights of hope for his mighty Kingdom.

  So, enjoy every birthday.  Value life with every essence of your being.  Treasure those who are much older than you for the incredible and knowledgeable people that they are.  Seek the only true source for promise - THE LORD.

  No matter what age you are, he has so much purpose and promise for you!  Reach out and grasp his hand of love and life today!

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GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

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?  If we don't have a relationship with the Lord, where would we be?  We would be without hope and purpose.  

  So, our first step is to ground our proclamation decree with a stronger bond with our Heavenly Father.  It is our desire to expand our connection with His love and grace.  After that, then we seek His purpose.

  We pledge ourselves to Him and proclaim how we can grow and develop under the guidance of His great power.  This can include weight loss.  However, it would be guided by His hand.

  Now, just think how more successful you will be when you have this plan!

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God bless you all!  

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.  Instead of buying expensive presents, why not give the good news of the Lord's love?  

   Give the gift that will continue to bless others forever.

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God bless you all!