Sunrise, Sunset, Again and Again

This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

On a recent morning as I drove to the gym to workout, the sun coming up over the horizon was a glorious sight to behold. How could people say there is no God? I just said thank you to God for His creation and placing me in it. 

Each day you wake up probably to the same routine and if you allow yourself to, you could fall into a rut just thinking "Is this all there is" and the answer of course is no. Depression, a sour attitude, griping, complaining, and not being appreciative and  thankful are not fruits of the Spirit. 

Perhaps you are in some sort of struggle right now with health,finances, family, or work and sometimes you just want to throw the towel in so to speak. Press on. God is in all this. He does not create chaos and problems but uses them. Continue to pray and praise Him through your storms of life. Don't let the enemy cause you to fall into a pit of despair. Hang on to Jesus!

PRAYER: Thank you so much for each and every day problems and all. Help me to stand firm and strong knowing this too shall pass. In Jesus' name. Amen.

The Clock Is Ticking

Lord, what are human beings that you care for them,  mere mortals that you think of them? They are like a breath, their days are like a fleeting shadow. Psalm 144:3-4

From the moment you are born you start to die.  I guess you could say we are all terminal. Each day of life is a gift from God. He wants you to use your days to bring hIm glory and not just always do things for yourself. 

Do you often worry about dying? There is really no need to as long as you have asked Jesus to be Lord of your life. Once you do this your name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Life really is just like a mist or vapor. You may feel like your life will go on forever but one day your will draw your last breath. 

2 Corinthians 5:8 speaks of being "absent from the body yet present with the Lord." For atheists, agnostics, and those who feel a ritual they did saved them or a church membership roll, there might be some fear. God does not like seeing any of His children go to Hell but you have a free will to choose or reject Him. What do you choose and how do plan to use your life for Him? 

PRAYER: I thank you Lord that you answer the prayers of those whose heart is right with you. I pray for those people I may know who may not understand how to have eternal life. Help use me to speak the truth in love. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Death Happens To Us All

The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Isaiah 57:1

You can't drive anywhere without eventually coming across a cemetery. This is the final resting place for all of our bodies after our time on earth is up. Everyone is going to die. It is nothing to fear. For those who know Christ it is a Home-going Celebration.

 How many of you have either lost a loved one way earlier than expected be it a baby, a teen, a young adult, a spouse in their 50's or 60's? It could be cancer, still born, miscarriage, vehicle accident, heart attack, or an unexpected stroke. Stuff happens. No one is ever ready to find out their loved one has passed away. It is sad. We want to live forever but that was not God's plan. We are born, we die. And there is a heaven and a hell.

Be ready. Know God has a plan. Your life is no accident. The people you impact are no accident. Try to live your days as a shining beacon of light and share God's love with those you encounter. Keep looking up!

PRAYER:Father God I know I have value and purpose. I need not fear death for Heaven awaits me for eternity. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Dying Will Happen

The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Isaiah 57:1

Several years ago in a Sunday school class there was a prayer spoken for someone's grandma to be healed who was approaching 100. Now of course selfishly we don't want to let our loved ones go, but there comes a time it will inevitably happen.

 I often think the prayer should be for comfort for the one dying and peace for the family members. No one says it is going to be fun, but if the deceased is a follower of Christ it is time for celebration, not sadness.

 Sometimes with young people prayers for healing go up but for some reason God calls them home. We don't know His plans, purposes, or ways we only need to trust Him. Just remember death is part of life and we all will die. It is nothing to fear if you have asked Jesus to be your Savior.

 PRAYER: Satan would love to keep me scared about dying. There is no need and it is wasted energy. What is to fear as long as I trust in you. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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