Satisfied with life is something that probably everyone craves. People want satisfaction.  At least I know I do.  There have been days that I keep thinking, what is wrong?  Why do I feel so yucky?  I try to think what it is that is bothering me and can’t seem to come to any conclusions.  Maybe I am tired, or just need a break from my routine.  Maybe I need something new or need time with friends or I know – my husband is ignoring me or I am feeling abused as a grandma.  Surely these are the reasons I am not satisfied with life or life right now. And then…

Do you want to make choices that will make you successful?  You Can.  We all can.  So how does one make choices that make you successful?  Everyday life is made  up of choices.  There are simple choices and more serious choices that we need to make on a daily basis. Just like Moses, you can make these choices that will make your successful Of course, I realize that the world’s definition of success is different than that of a Christian.  At least it should be.  God’s Word tells us: Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and…

He is able! God is able! Yes, He is able – I am not able, but He is! What a wonderful glorious thought and truth. When we think we cannot do it, then we can realize that God is able! God Is Able God was able to do all of the following: Joseph – He was able to flee sin Genesis 39:9 . . . how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? Joseph’s brothers – they were able to talk with Joseph after they realized his forgiveness Genesis 45:15 Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with…

God's Will for your Life - What is it?  God's will is all throughout the Bible for the believer.  If we are spending time with Him on a daily basis, then He continuously points out His will to us.  12 THINGS THAT ARE DEFINITELY GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFEIn Ephesians 5 and 6 you can find a  great summary for the will of God in your life. You don't need to struggle with the will of God.  Just do what He says and he will guide you right where he wants you.  In chapter 5, verse 17 we read – Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of…

Does God always hear my prayers? My prayers – Does God hear always hear me?  I like to think so, but according to this verse, this is one time God does not hear my prayers. Psalms 66:18  If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: When it comes to my prayers, God considers it pretty important that I keep sin confessed in my life.  Otherwise the Lord does not hear my prayers. (aff. link – by the way this is a free ebook and worth reading)  When I do confess He forgives and I am blessed! Psa 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose…

Do you have a life verse?  There are so many verses I could choose as a life verse, but the one below was my life verse in college.  It has always been true.  The Holy Spirit has not ceased to guide me – He has kept me on the right path.  He has ordered my steps and let me know the way to go day by day.  What an important truth to teach to my grandchildren, the truth the we can be led daily by the Holy spirit just one step at a time. Isaiah 30:21  And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way,…

GOD’S WAYS – WHAT ARE HIS WAYS FOR ME?  God’s Ways, I really want to know what His ways are for me. While thinking about the new year, I was praying  Lord, what would you have me to dwell on this year?  He reminded me of the verse below.  What are God’s Ways for me?   I think of this verse often and pray it often, and have even had it hung on my wall,(Want One?)  But this year, this month, just seems the right time to really dwell on it.  Lord,  Show me your ways and only your ways.  Teach me Your paths. Psalms 25:4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD;…

The World seeks pleasures, fun, and entertainment continually.  As Christians, we too (or at least I) struggle with this.  One is always looking for something else to  satisfy  or give happiness.  Truly, the only satisfaction and real pleasures are found in Jesus Christ.  Once we know Christ, the following verse gives a great promise. Psalms 16:11  Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. What a great promise! Day by day He lights our path and shows us the way to go. May we keep our eyes on Him and follow so that we…

My God is my helper, keeper, and protector. The Lord is so many things to me!  His blessings cannot be numbered.  Here are just three things, according to Psalm 121  that My God does for me! Psalms 121:1-8  I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.  My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by…

Psalm 23, although very familiar to many, is a great passage to meditate and reflect upon.  These are some thoughts that the Lord gave me while studying this passage and doing some reflecting on our Great Shepherd.  Reflecting on Psalm 23 and The Great Shepherd John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: *Note:  There are affiliate links associated with this post.     Ps 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd He is mine, not just a shepherd, by my shepherd. Sheep need a shepherd.  I was a lost sheep and Jesus, The Great Shepherd, found me. I am now one of His sheep.…

Have you seen the Lord today?   Have you really seen the Lord?   Have you looked into His Word as your main priority today? Joh 9:37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. Joh 9:38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him. 1.   See the Lord today through His Word. (“Thou hast both seen him”) Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready my God, Thy will…

When you think about building your house for God, What kind of a house are you building? Hezekiah was told to set his house in order for he would die. The truth is we will all die one day and we need to have our Spiritual houses in order for we know not when that day will be.   2Kings 20:1 Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.   As we travel life’s pathway we need to make sure that we are building the right kind of house. So How do I build the right kind of house and how do…

Yeah, it’s back to school time. Many have already gone back to school.  We always started back to school after labor day, but many schools start in August and I know so homeshoolers who have already started. It won’t be long before everyone is back to school.   The truth is I need to go back to school quite often when it comes to the God’s School of learning.  Too many times I forget what I learned or I just flat out don’t learn what I should have because I am lazy, indifferent, or just plain disobedient.   Back to school is usually an exciting time that kids look forward to;…

There are things you need to remember every day of your lives. For instance, if you have started back to school, (aff. link)  you know there are things that you need to remember each day, such as your homework, your lunch,  your bookbag, what time the school bus comes, etc. Now moms, they need to remember everything!   Or so it seems that way anyway.  And dads too need to remember lots of things. I guess that is why we make TO DO lists so we don’t forget the important things. As a Christian there are several things in God’s Word you need to remember. Your Creator  – don’t forget young people, it is God that has made…

There are so many reasons to love the Lord This is my birthday month, but I had a second birthday years ago and each year I want to add a reason why I love the Lord.  I believe there are too many to write.  When I was a little girl (read my testimony here) I was born into the Family of God. Everyone needs to be born into God’s family in order to have life eternal. Words can never express my gratitude to the Savior for adopting me into His family and allowing me to be called one of His children. Isn’t God’s grace amazing!   Amazing Grace that could give…

Do you have a joyful life?  Or do you often live a life of defeat, of fruitlessness and frustration?  Do you wonder why you are not living a victorious joyful abundant life?  Jesus said in John 10:10  . . . I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.  While there are no certain steps to follow in order to have a joyful abundant life,  it is certain that doing these 5 things will add to an abundant life in Christ. Affiliate Links are Associated with this post. You can read the full disclosure HERE. 1.  Be submitted to Christ The cross brings you…

The enemy seeks our souls every day! We are often so busy and unaware that the enemy is continually surrounding us and pursuing us.  David had to be watching all the time for Saul was continually trying to kill him. 1.  Saul continually wanted to kill David. (1Sa 19:1) And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David. The enemy continually wants to destroy us – 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 2.  It was the Lord who restrained the enemy, Saul from killing David and…

Have you read the book of Haggai?  Read the first chapter and find the word consider.  It’s there three times!  Two of those times it says Consider your ways.  Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways (Haggai 1:5).   How often do you consider your ways?  Why not make it a daily prayer to say: Lord, help me to listen and obey when you tell us to consider your ways.  Help my ways to be your ways and to be pleasing to You.  Are my ways pleasing to the Lord?  1.  Have I committed my ways to Him so that He can direct my paths?Psalms 37:5  Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in…

Where are your eyes fastened today? And for what reason are they fastened there? When Jesus was in the synagogue this day, all eyes were fastened on Him. What happened that day?   Part of Photo Courtesy of Marina Vitale on Unsplash What caused all eyes to be fastened on Him?   1. It was the custom of Jesus to go the synagogue on the Sabbath. It should be our custom to be in the house of the Lord. And our customs ought to please Him. Luke 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day,…

Are you set apart for God?  What does that really mean?  Here is the meaning of set apart according to Webster’s 1828 Dictionary:   apart – In a state of distinction, as to purpose, use or character. Really, this topic would make a great Bible Study.  There are so many people who call themselves Christians;  is there a distinction about them? If so, what kind of a distinction?  Is there a mark of godliness about them?   Set Apart for God?  What does the Bible Say? (affiliate links enclosed in this post – Disclosure Here) Psalms 4:3  But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear…