Love, Food, And Prayer

"So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."Matthew 6:31-33

I was watching something can’t recall what now and in referring to those less fortunate said a persons basics needs were love, food, and prayer. Ponder that for a moment. 

Feeling loved is very important. Many people don’t know that feeling. Having food in your belly is important for thriving. And of course praying to God each day and knowing others are praying for you 

Live beyond yourself is what the key is. When you are having a bad day there is someone somewhere who doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from or maybe doesn’t have a family who loves them. 

PRAYER:Thanks for the home I live in and the bed I sleep on and the food I eat daily. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

There Will Be An End Someday

 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."Romans 6:23

Death is not something to fear. You may wonder about it and try to imagine what it will be like but don’t waste your energy and instead stay focused on preparing for your next chapter of life called ‘eternal life’. Yes there is more than just now. 

Maybe you wish you could go back and correct some of the dumb things you did in your past. Perhaps you wish you could do more to get ready. You may know people and maybe you are one of them who just don’t get the whole eternal life thing and just don’t want to think about it or talk about it but my friend no one escapes death. And there is a Heaven and there is a Hell. End of story. 

Is your heart right with God? Do you get up focused on this world and what it entails or do you ponder the kingdom? Many say they don’t need church to be a Christian and yes that is a true statement but a believer should crave the fellowship a church home offers and seek one where God’s word and truth are front and center. Don’t let this culture shape your heart but seek a God shaped heart. 

PRAYER: My heart yearns for being able to help captives be set free. I pray Lord you will remove blinders off those I know and love to seek after you or better yet to run hard after you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Broken Hearted?

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
And saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Is your heart broken today? Hearts break for many reasons. Rejection and loss make for a perfect breeding ground for heartbreak. 

Time is the greatest mender of broken hearts but it is the waiting that is hard. Cry out to God and talk to Him. Keep praying. Satan does not want you to talk to God he wants you festering in confusion and anger. Don’t let it happen. 

If you have a broken heart today let God hear from you. Don’t shut God out when you need Him the most. Don’t run to social media, run to God. 

PRAYER: Father help me lean in to you in my times of heartache and heartbreak. I trust you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sometimes It Is So Difficult To Keep Praising

"I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth."Psalm 34:1

I am not sure what you are dealing with or going through in your life but sometimes it is so hard to feel joyful and keep praising God. Satan wants to emotionally cripple you and get you feeling hopeless or lost and feeling sorry for yourself. 

What challenges are you faced with today? What answer to prayer are you waiting on? Everyone has low moments in life some more drastic than others. 

Run to the ‘throne’ of God not the ‘phone’ of mankind. Your thoughts are troubled and you want set free. Start praising God for your blessings while you are in the ‘waiting room’. Be still Becky, be still readers. 

PRAYER: Father help me keep my eyes on you and let my words be few. You know what I am waiting on. I only need be still. It’s hard. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Hopeless?Become A Hopelifter!

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us."Ephesians 3:20

My friend Kathe in Phoenix has a ministry entitled ‘Hopelifters Unlimited’ and I have been pleased to help her ministry by handing out bracelets of hope which is a tape measure made into a wrist bracelet which depicts God being able to do ‘immeasurably more’ according to Ephesians 3:20 my verse today.  

Actually as a new born again Christian I had that verse on a poster in my apartment in Pacific Grove, California. Here it is following me around all these years later. Do you need hope my friend? 

You may not have lost a baby but many other tragic heart jarring events occur to make you want to believe that God in fact can and will do immeasurably  than you could imagine. Hang on. The ride may be bumpy. 

PRAYER: I need you Lord day after day. I chose hope. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Who Is Saint Patrick?

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland.He is also credited with using the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity, a symbol that remains associated with him today. 

 This day is supposedly the date of his death but it has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture. But let’s pause whether you are Catholic or not and think about this man who wanted paganism out and God in. 

Aren’t believers sort of supposed to emulate that in our daily walk with the Lord yet how many people get sucked into the modern culture and keep God on a shelf and only cry out to Him when total desperation strikes. Where are you at today? 

PRAYER: Help me Lord to not be so enamored by culture and help me run my race to win. Also I pray for friends and family caught up in lies and deception of this present day culture to be set free and know life is more than just existing but it is about following you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Where Are You On God’s Checkerboard?

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”Jeremiah 29:12

Do you ever feel like a game piece on a checkerboard or chess and in the big game called ‘life’ wonder where exactly you are and what is the next move? Think about that for a moment. 

You and I are not in control although sometimes you may try to be. When you do try it doesn’t usually have a good outcome. 

Whatever you are waiting on or whatever prayer is out there seemingly with no answer yet or end in sight just hang on. Being still is not easy. I know. God has not forgotten you. 

PRAYER: Lord I need you each day. I pray for those I know who don’t think they need you. I pray for a calm in the storm. In Jesus’ name. Amen.