Tag: Strength

Just in Case You Forgot

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I think human love taints our perception of what true, faithful love really is. Do you agree? We know love to fade, to irritate, or even to leave. Then we hear “God loves Me,” and we smile and nod and appreciate those three little words without fully grasping the entirety of his love.

Newlyweds sparkle in the light of their new diamond shaped love. New mom’s glow in the radiant warmth of her heart snuggled safely in her embrace.

Love radiates a light within us. That’s the power of love. 😉👨🏻‍🎤🎶😂

In some cases, the sparkle of a diamond fades. Newborn bundles become toddlers. Deep love transforms into … work.

And then, again, we hear that “God loves me,” and we tally that love with the same love that is wringing our hearts and/or our nerves.

Heavenly Father, if there is one thing we can understand today, I pray, that one thing is the brightness of your love. Lord, you see it on us. You see it. Oh, Lord, open our eyes to see your light upon us! How brightly your love radiates within us! Down to the tips of our toes. Permeating a glow that cannot hide from your sight. God, you love us. You fill us with your love. And you shine the light of your love upon us. Inside and out, we are covered in the light of your love.

Oh, Heavenly Father, cause us to understand.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. – James 1:17 (CSB)

Understanding your word brings light to the minds of ordinary people. -Psalm 119:130 (CEV)

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD shines over you. -Isaiah 60:1 (CSB)

Designed Identity

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We live in a day of self identity, do we not? Self identity in the broadest sense and in regards to what our roles are supposed to be in today’s society. We are trained that there are no rules or expectations in who we are. In this training, we forget that there is a clear difference between a woman and a man.

It is good. – God

Man and Woman are designed with natural limitations and natural abilities. It is up to us to know them and use them. Be the man you are designed to be. Be the woman you are designed to be. And, most beautifully, use your design to compliment one another as is designed to be.

Here it is: Work with your design; don’t fight around it. Woman, be woman. Man, be man. It is a beautiful piece of art when a woman shines in her image. It is equally breathtaking when a man stands in his.

Furthermore, our children need to hear our words of praise regarding their design. Boys need to hear how great it is to be a boy! Girls need to hear how wonderful it is to be a girl! I will tell you this, the more they are being programmed the more we need to offer our words of love and encouragement and truth teaching.

Today. It’s a Gift.

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Father, sometimes Scripture feels so entirely cliché. It’s annoying. Am I allowed to say that? The Scripture clearly isn’t annoying, but the redundancy without practicality is annoying.

Lord, I am guilty of it, for sure. I cling to my favorite verses. I smile when I hear certain ones. I head nod with fervency when others are proclaimed from the pulpit. Then I carry on with my day and forget where to put my steps.

Father, I pray that I will regard today (Tuesday, July 30) as a gift given to me from the Creator of days. Lord, I pray that before my time with you is over, I will have a purpose set on watch for this day. I pray I will record it before my eyes, so I may press my feet on that solid determination. That I will know my steps.

Selah.

Oh, Lord, Sunday morning in worship we sang the words, “I’ve seen you move mountains, and I believe I’ll see you do it again.” Lord, I heard your voice upon my heart declare, “This week with Peyton is yours. I’ve moved mountains in the mundane of days before, I will do it again.”

Oh, Sweet God, I pray I will open my eyes to this mundane day. That I will be present in the little things. That I will rejoice in the pro scooter chatter and relish in the boy-ness of his soul. Use my words, my touch, my laughter, my silence to fill him in the way you need him to fill.

Father, I pray for the gift of Today that you have given to my friend, your Daughter. I pray healing upon her today. I pray purpose upon the movements of her mind and body. I pray her eyes will see the simple truth laid before her. I pray her ears will hear joy in the company that surrounds her. Oh, Lord, days are hard at times. People are challenging. Both health and healing can hurt.

Oh, but God! You have made all things good. You are in the everything of her life. You have moved mountains. God place that seed of faith before her. God, remind your Daughter that You will do it again!

I pray this truth in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Amen