When you get frustrated because you feel that nothing is happening in your life or that your prayers are not being answered, just remember that as long as you believe and put your trust in God, He is still working! Your "suddenly" is coming soon. You may wait a long, long time, but then suddenly God will show you the result of all He has been doing for a long time. The fulfillment of your hopes and desires will come at the right time and in the right way, so be sure to enjoy your journey. Being patient makes the journey much more pleasant than being impatient.
We must realize that we don't have the ability to run our own lives and have them turn out well. Coming to that realization usually requires that we make many mistakes and find out the hard way that we need to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand, and ask for His help and guidance in all things. If things are not going well in our lives, perhaps it is because we are making our own plans and expecting God to bless them. I've learned to ask for God's help and to acknowledge Him in all of my ways. Humble people do not think more highly of themselves than they ought to, and they fully realize that even on their best day, they still need God's wisdom concerning any decision or plans they mak
God offers us a new life, a new nature, and a new beginning. God loves new things, and His Word encourages us in many places to let go of the past. Perhaps you didn't get a good start in life, but you can have a great finish! God has a plan for your future, and it is a good one. Let go of what is behind you and press toward the good things that are ahead. One of the best ways to let go of the past is to stop thinking about it and stop talking about it. Whether your past is wonderful or tragic, it is over, and what you have left is today and the rest of your life! Give yourself fully and completely to the life God is offering you now.
Keeping God first in our lives is something we must make an effort to do, because there are many things that try to crowd Him out. Although, they are not always bad things, sometimes they are good things, but not the best things for us. The only way our lives work right, is if we willingly give God the place that belongs to Him, which is first place in all things. Our time, talent, finances, thoughts and conversations are just some of the areas we need to keep God first in. Take a look often at what is first in your life, and if it isn't God, make an adjustment.
Foolish people talk a lot about what they want out of life, but they don't always realize that dreams take time to develop and require lots of hard work and diligence. If you have a dream or a goal for your life, I urge you to be committed and determined not to give up! "Shooting Star" success rarely last, but things that develop little by little and are accomplished with hard work and patience do last. The foundation-laying years of a successful business, ministry, or life are not necessarily exciting, but they are absolutely necessary if we want something to last. Dream big dreams! God is able to do more than we can ask, hope, dream or think. So hold on to your dreams. Don't give up when y
I would like to share a personal testimony in hopes that this will help someone else. My father was diagnosed with cancer on Dec 12, 2019. He refused treatment and I had to accept that. My father lived in Chicago, and I lived in Las Vegas. However, I visited him in Jan, Feb, and I had plans of visiting him again in March and in April for his birthday. I wanted to spend as much time with my father as I possibly could. Well, Coronavirus hit and the world was shut down. I could not go visit my father in March. His hospice nurse told me I needed to get there if I could, because my father did not have much time. The cancer was getting worse and my dad was declining. Now mind you, Chicago was a ho
Not all storms are in the forecast. Sometimes things don't work out the way we expect them to. But during those times we need to continue trusting God, and believe that He will work things out for our good. So, don't get distracted by the storms of life. Stay focused on God. The more we use our faith, the stronger our faith will become.
Gratitude is the real treasure God wants us to find, because it isn't the pot of gold, but the rainbow that colors our world.
A thankful person is a happy person! If we want to increase our joy, all we really need to do is think more about what we have to be grateful for. Sadly, it is easy to fall into the habit of thinking about what we want, what we don't have, or what other people have that we wish we had. Thinking like that doesn't please God, and it steals our joy. The more thankful and appreciative we are for what God has already done for us, the more He would be inclined to do. Think of five things today that you are thankful for and voice your gratitude to God. ~ Joyce Meyers
When you enter God's presence with Praise, He enters your circumstance with Power.
Stop complaining to God about how big your problems are, and tell your problems how big your God is!
Let God work, don't block your blessings by moving too fast. When God is working on your behalf be patient. Good things take time. Don't get weary and don't get in the way.
Peace is one of the most valuable things we can have, but if we want it, we must pursue and go after it.
We make a lot of messes in our lives by doing things in our timing instead of waiting on the right time, which is God's time. Impatience steals our joy and peace, but we can learn to enjoy today while we are waiting.
Try writing down ten things, each day that you are thankful for, and each day make them something different. This is how you can literally count your blessings. It is amazing how many things I realized that I was thankful for while doing this. When you count your blessings you don't have time to complain.
