Senior Citizen, Elderly, Retired-Ugh

Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.
12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit.
If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.Proverbs 9:11-12 NLT Bible gateway

When you have that 70th birthday reality hits. Many dread the 30th, 40th, 50th and so on and why is this? Because our culture has made older folks feel worthless but they are not. Older people have lived through lots and have much to contribute. 

If you are reading this and are ‘up there in years’ be grateful because God has blessed you to hang around and share your wisdom. Everyone has an expiration date and it is not something to fear if you know Jesus and know what awaits you. 

This world and its’ fountain of youth was never intended to be our eternal residence. Do what you can to stay healthy and viable and if you are mobile get out and walk or ride your bike. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Start a bucket list and enjoy life. 

PRAYER:Lord thank you for life and the miracle of this Earth I live on. Comfort those people who dread the end and give them hope. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Act Like Jesus

 "Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Proverbs 16:24

How do you think Jesus acts? He is the one who said ‘let he who is without sin cast the first stone”. I don’t think he sits around judging denominations and nit picking. 

Wherever you go try to ask yourself what in fact Jesus would do and how he would act then pray for the ability to emulate Him. 

Be kind and generous to others without expecting anything in return. Smile. Share Jesus with others not necessarily your denomination. It is the truth that sets people free. Go and shine Christs’ love wherever you go. 

PRAYER: Lord I need you each day to stay on track at home and away from home. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Loving Creepy People

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for those which despitefully use you, and persecute you." Matthew 5:44

There are all sorts of people in the world. Did you know God loves all of them and wants those who do evil to turn from their wicked ways and love Him back?

Anyway there are people who seem bent on evil or macabre junk. If you alleviate social media from your life you may be able to avoid pitfalls of getting sucked into wrong thinking and judging others. 

Look at others through God’s eyes and decide ahead of time to love no matter how difficult it is. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus you created all things yet many people in your creation are not very lovable but help me break through barriers to help win others to the kingdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

God Loves You

“When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place,  what is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them?^”   Psalm 8:3-4      

Do you ever feel all alone even when around many people? The enemy tactic is to make you feel isolated and sad. My friend guess what game over as God loves you and that is all that matters. 

When you feel left out, marginalized, intimidated and so much more know that God cares for you and loves you. After all He created you with a distinct purpose in mind. 

It may seem cliche so say “hey God loves you” but He does so over and over each and every day when you look around at all God created know you are very special to Him. 

PRAYER: Father I thank you for giving me my life and my purpose. Help me be reminded daily to shower your love on others. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Don’t Let Fear Wim

 "I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears" Psalm 34:4

Fear is a pretty strong emotion that can overwhelm and  overtake you if you allow it to,  you can decide if you will walk in faith or fear, trusting God or succumbing to Satan’s taunts. 

There is a battle raging inside of you between God and the devil no in between so who do you pledge your allegiance to?

Choose to not allow the enemy to torment you. Choose joy and laughter. Go shine Jesus’ love on someone today. 

PRAYER: Lord I will not cave to fear and Satan has no control over me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Being Kind In An Unkind World

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”Ephesians 4:32

Being kind is a God thing. People who don’t know God or don’t love Him have a hard time demonstrating genuine kindness. 

I love traveling on planes or boats or whatever and in those travels  there is always an opportunity to be kind. On Tuesday 22 Sep I had opportunity to help a lady check in and get her boarding passes at American Airlines ticket counter while waiting in line where there was only one employee on duty. I used a kiosk to get her squared away. She thanked me. 

It isn’t hard to be nice. Try a smile. Try not judging. Try letting go of wrong thinking. Forgive people. Oh did I say smile! 

PRAYER:Father I choose to be kind and treat others how I wish to be treated. I pray for people who have mean spirit to be set free. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Gods’ Warnings

"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."Proverbs 16:18

You have probably heard that pride comes before a fall and how true that is. Being puffed up and too self confident or thinking you are ‘above’ something or certain rules don’t apply to you. 

You can possibly be too proud to apologize to someone you have hurt. Or maybe too proud to think you don’t need help. Don’t let a prideful spirit keep you from doing the right thing. 

Think for a moment are you too proud to admit when you are wrong? What other areas of your life might you be exhibiting a prideful spirit? 

PRAYER: Father God forgive me if I have ever acted proud or haughty and hurt others by my actions. In Jesus’ name. Amen.