Everybody Has A Biological Mom

As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you. – Isaiah 66:13

Unless you were born in a laboratory test tube, you have a biological mom. Your relationship with her may have been terrific, okay, so so, or non existent.  Mother's Day may be wonderful for you or extremely painful. Some are blessed to be chosen children of adoptive moms and dads. Some of your moms may have already died and hopefully are in Heaven with Jesus. So this day mostly is a day to celebrate. 

You may be a mom reading this, a mom to be, a new mom, a grandmother, or a lady who was unable to have children. You may be a man reading this, and as we know it does take a man for a lady to become a mom and we are grateful for fathers too. This is a day to celebrate what the woman who raised you did for you. We have all probably seen celebrities or sports figures on TV when the camera is put on them what comes out of their mouth? Hi Mom! 

This is a day to be thankful for not only our moms but for life in general. If you have aborted a child in the past God can forgive you and their is help in the form of counseling to get you through this trauma. All children are special to God no matter how they got here. So whether you are a mom, a dad, a mom to be, a grand mom or great grand mom you are to be saluted. It does not take a village to raise a child but a dedicated and loving mom and dad willing to sacrifice for their new born. Happy Mother's Day to all moms out there. Enjoy the day. 

PRAYER: I am thankful for my mom Lord. I know there are those who have a difficult time today because their mom is no longer on Earth or their mom may be incarcerated or maybe she did nothing for you at all. Help each of us today to not harbor any hatred on this special day and celebrate the gift of life and the Mother's who birth children. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Your Anchor

This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God's inner sanctuary. Hebrews 6:19

What are you anchored to? A hobby? A job? A relationship? A sport? God? An anchor as most of you probably know is what sailors put down to keep their boat safe in the water and still. This anchor would hold it safely through a storm and keep it from floating away. 

Jesus Christ wants to be your anchor. He wants to be what you connect to to keep you from drifting elsewhere into stormy waters. Are you letting him be your anchor or are you anchored to one of the other things I mentioned above? If He is not your anchor it is easy to float away from anything not of Christ and get caught up in weeds and storms and all the things that can drag you away. 

Today take inventory of your life and be honest and decide who or what you are anchored to? Maybe it is time to pull up anchor? 

PRAYER: Lord I need you in my life 24/7. Forgive me for the times I have put down anchor in stormy areas or made bad choices and shut you out. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Click link for awesome song of worship :

Cornerstone - Cornerstone - Hillsong Live 2012 - (HD) (Wit

A Life Of Victory

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

Do you feel victorious or defeated? Simple question. Do you feel passionate about your walk with the Lord or is it becoming dull? Maybe it is time for you to check where your affections really lie and get them realigned so you can have a victorious life.

A person can claim to know the Lord but then could care less about spending time with Him in prayer and quiet time or even setting aside the Sabbath for worship. Your life feels defeated in the sense you just don't feel any power over this 'world' and how it can drag you down and try to conform you to its' mold. Maybe you aren't aware it has drug you down, now that is scary. 

Are you living more for this temporal world or are you seeking things above and a life of victory? A question each of you have to honestly answer for yourself. 

PRAYER: You are the potter Lord and I am the clay. Help me recognize when I am getting too sucked into a wrong belief system or way of thinking.I pray for family members who are trapped in wrong thinking as well.  In Jesus' name. Amen.

All Humans Are Precious To God

You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. Psalm 139:15

One day as I was driving somewhere I started pondering as I gazed up at billboards with someone's picture on it thinking "that person was a precious innocent baby once" and indeed every adult walking around is a gift of God, a tiny precious baby, at one time or another. Some were wanted, some were not. The thing is there are no accidents with God. All life is precious. God wants all of us! 

Look around you when you start to condemn or judge someone and just think to yourself, that is a creation of God. They may not acknowledge or act like that but every creature is worth trying to save. Not one person is beyond hope, no one! "Oh but wait Becky, what about the child molester, rapist, murderer, that meddling family member?" Surprise, God loves them too! Many of those problems were created by a fractured family or lack of a father figure.

You are valued in the eyes of God. He has a plan and a purpose for all His creation. Glorify Him in what you say and do. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus I thank you for being born. I thank you for the gifts and abilities you have placed within me. Help me use them to bring glory to you. In Jesus name. Amen.

The Love Connection

Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8

Do you want to be lifted up from the muck and mire of the everyday life you might find yourself in? Sometimes your attitude is brought on by yourself and it is easy to snap out of it. It is called the 'love connection' and is only truly found in believers. When you are filled with the love of God you can't help but spill your joy over to others.

The world's love is conditional. God's love is unconditional. It does not care what you look like, what your income is, what clubs you belong to, how you dress, or what church you go to or don't go to. Often times when you show love to another you can help win them to Christ. This is not done by shoving Jesus down their throats but by your day to day demeanor.

If you are feeling bad and having problems try building into the life of another and help someone. Pretty soon your love meter will start to go up and I guarantee you will feel much better. 

PRAYER: Help me Lord to stop being self centered but to reach out beyond myself. Help me be kind to those who look like they are having a bad day. Use me in the life of another. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Click link for an awesome song of worship:

THIS IS LIVING NOW - HILLSONG YOUNG & FREE [Lyric Video HD]

THIS IS LIVING NOW - HILLSONG YOUNG & FREE [Lyric Video HD]

Your 'Job' Friends

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.Proverbs 18:24

You may recall in the book of Job in the New Testament, Job was greatly tested to see his allegiance to God. If you have never read this account take some time and read this book. In Job 19:19 it says "All my intimate friends detest me; those I love have turned against me."

I have 'been there, done that, got the tee shirt' as the saying goes and it is not fun. It is very confusing particularly when you are clueless as to what brought it on. Indeed you do learn from bad situations in your life although they are devastating to endure.

If you have been shut out by a close friend first and foremost pray for this person. You may be angry, and confused. Think about Jesus when he was betrayed. How He must have hurt. Cling to God and He will get you through these times.

PRAYER: Lord I can't control other people and what they do but I can pray. Help me never be hateful when I am rejected but to remain steadfast in prayer. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Post Dramatic Stress Syndrome(PDSD)

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

Life in general can create allot of drama. No one really has to hold the title of drama king or queen for this to occur. Stuff just happens and sometimes the human reaction is just to sigh and throw up your hands. After this occurs a good case of PDSD may occur.

Perhaps things happen in your life and seem to barrel out of control. You feel overwhelmed, exasperated, frustrated, and just want normality to return. When you get this way the best thing to do is stop what you are doing. Regroup. Pray. Relax. Now do that same sequence over. Take a breath. This too shall pass.

Give your worries to God. Give your relationship issues to God. Give your heart and life to God.

PRAYER: I am thankful I do not have to allow frustrations to define me. I am thankful I can go to call out to God at any time. In Jesus' name. Amen.