Just a reminder…. Don’t get hung-up on your past. But, keep pressing forward into your future! God has a perfect plan for you – TRUST HIM!
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Our worship shouldn’t be based on how we feel…but based on who God is! He is WORTHY of our worship!!❤️
We can (and should) celebrate the success of others…but don’t get into the trap of jealousy and forget that God has a special plan and destiny for YOUR life!! Don’t get distracted!!
How is your heart? Does it need to be “stirred up?” Is the fire still burning brightly? Has your passion for the Lord become lukewarm or are you still fervently serving Him and His people?
What things need to be sacrificed on your heart altar? What things have taken God’s place in your life? Some of these things may even be “good things” but if all of your energy and time is focused on them…and not the Lord…it may be time to reevaluate.
Brothers & Sisters, let’s join together and STIR THE FIRE!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Tina K. Roach
Sometimes I have to remind myself to focus on the NOW. It’s easy to get caught up with what we want to be happening in the future.
Our future arrives as we take one step after another. The choices we make NOW mold & shape the future we hope for…
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Do you have a favorite Book of the Bible? Or do you have a favorite Scripture? This past Sunday we studied Job 1-2 in my Women’s Sunday School Class. I have to admit that Job is not my ”go to” book of the Bible when I am reading God’s Word.
Reading about suffering is uncomfortable and Job can be a challenging study. But, even though there are things in the Bible that make us uncomfortable or that we have a hard time understanding totally – we must be careful not to just skip them.
ALL Scripture is inspired by God and helps us to grow in our Christian life. May we embrace our journey with the Lord through the good times and through our times of suffering. May our response to life’s challenges and suffering be like Job’s:
“…he fell to the ground and worshiped.”
Job 1:20
“Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.” Job 1:22
Prayer:
Lord, I know that I have not had to experience the level of loss that Job did. But, I have had challenging times in my life. Forgive me when I have not responded in a God-honoring way. Forgive me when I have let my eyes focus on my circumstances instead of You! Thank You for walking with me through my times of adversity/suffering and my times of joy!
Blessed be Your name, O LORD!!
Don’t overlook the small things and don’t underestimate their importance!
I am having my first cataract surgery tomorrow. It is amazing to me that the doctor will remove my lens and put a brand new lens in my eye!! What a miracle!
I have to admit that my excitement outweighs any nervousness I may have. I have worn glasses and/or contacts around 50 years!! The thought of waking up in the mornings and being able to see is awesome!!
Yes, I desire clear vision with my physical eyes…but even greater is my desire for clear vision spiritually! I pray that my renewed vision physically will be a sign of the renewing of my spiritual vision.
May I see what You see, Lord!! May I see past the physical and into the spiritual reality of Your kingdom. May I speak and declare YOUR will over Your people and Your world!
LORD, open my eyes!!!!
“Under a Tornado Watch…Tropical Storm Elsa. UPDATE: Tornado Watch cancelled!”
Within the hour of me posting about the tornado watch this morning, it was cancelled. It just goes to show – things can change quickly…in weather and in life!
We should always be “watchmen.” Watching for physical storms AND spiritual storms!!
For thus the Lord said to me: “Go, set a watchman; let him announce what he sees.” Isaiah 21:6
…”Upon a watchtower I stand, O Lord, continually by day, and at my post I am stationed whole nights.” Isaiah 21:8
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stays awake in vain. Psalm 127:1
Lord, watch over our city…our state…our country…our world!! Open our eyes, O Lord! Empower us to be Your watchmen! Empower us to be Your voice! In the mighty name of Jesus I pray! AMEN!
Reflection of Glory! 