GOD IS ABLE

"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." Ephesians 3:20

The above scripture reminds us there is nothing too hard for God. He is able to do more than we could ever ask or think. God is able. Do you believe God can do anything? Do you believe He can handle your situation? 

Were you laid off from a job? God is able to provide another. Have you received bad news from a doctor? God is able to heal you. Do you have more bills than your paycheck can cover? God is able to take care of all your needs. Do you have a dream so big you have no idea how it will come to pass? God is able to put the right people together at the right place at the right time to make it happen.

Whatever the struggle or whatever it is that is too big for you to handle, have faith and know that God is able.

Be blessed.

START YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT

Today is the first day of a new year. Start it off right. Thank God for a new day. Thank Him for allowing you to enter into this new year. Thank God for what He has done in your life and for what He is yet to do. There are many reasons to give Him thanks. There is so much to look forward to in this year.

There is nothing like starting your day off thanking God and spending time in prayer with Him. You might wake up a little sluggish, but after spending time with Him, a burst of energy comes. You will find yourself energized and ready to face whatever comes your way.

If you have not taken time to say, "Thank You, Father." It is not too late. You can still thank Him. You can still talk to God. In fact, thank Him and communicate with Him throughout the day.

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. Psalm 5:3

Be blessed.

THERE'S MORE TO BE SEEN IN 2013

We're coming to the close of another year. Good bye 2012 and hello 2013! Some people are eager to see the year end because it hasn't been a good for them while others are anxious about what the new year will bring.  Personally, I'm eager to enter 2013 because I've had such a great 2012. I'm expecting more great things to continue in the new year.

The first of each year is the time to make a fresh start. It is a time to reflect on the previous year. Looking back, I see my accomplishments and I'm proud. I think about what I wanted to do and for whatever reason, I didn't. I won't beat myself up over it. Maybe the timing wasn't right. Or maybe it wasn't something I should have done anyway. Every day didn't go my way, but I chose to be happy anyway. Unfortunate situations and disappointments happened, but they are a part of life. I didn't let this prevent me from enjoying the good experiences I had throughout the year. 

God blessed me to live this year and I thank Him for it. My life is now filled with more great people. I went to some great places. I experienced some great things. I'm excited about the new year and what it will bring. I saw a lot of good things happen in 2012, but there's more to be seen in 2013.

Be blessed.

JESUS: BORN TO SAVE US FROM SIN

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus. Matthew 1:18-25

As we celebrate on this day, let us not forget the true reason for this season. Today, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The One who was born to save us from sin. We should not get so caught up into gift giving that we fail to remember Jesus and all He has done for us. 

Celebrate Jesus with your family and friends. Extend the love of Jesus to them and others. Enjoy the real reason for this season. Celebrate Jesus.

Have A Merry Christmas!

Be blessed.