“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 NIV
Yes Lord, show me the next step!
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Yes Lord!
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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Refreshed!
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
How many times am I burden with uncontrollable anticipation about the future?
Dwelling on all sort of possibilities may indeed result in angst!
Anxious thoughts distract us from what’s relevant for the day; deadlines to fulfill, work tasks to complete, telephone calls to make, sick child to attend to, medical appointment to schedule, financial obligations to consider, an emergency to handle in a timely fashion and so much more.
Why be distracted with the ‘unknown’? Some events may never occur in a lifetime…
Every time I spend too much time exploring various scenarios, my energy is drained and mental efforts are taxed.
Will I have the clarity to manage my day effectively under distress? Probable not!
His Word refreshes my soul every morning, His angels protect me everywhere I go, and His compassion never runs out.
Every morning, I thank Him for my last breaths. He comforts me every time I’m in distress.
Thank You Jesus for being my comforter every morning! Your mercies are new every morning.
There is no need to ruminate on the past much less on the ‘unknown’.
A friend loves at all times.
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17 NIV
Over the years, We’ve met unforgettable women in school, community or college.
Women who were married or single, worked in school projects or work tasks, lived in our neighborhood or in another state or country.
Women who initiated a conversation or nourished a relationship or even created a special bond with us.
Let us treasure these faithful women who we’ve experienced life with, and those who even shared life lessons with us.
Some women may still be part of our lives today and others may have moved on. And, that’s okay too!
I’ve got few friends whom I don’t see for years but our friendship is always evolving thru the seasons of life. We know in our hearts we can reach out at any given time. We are still there for each other whether we want to laugh, share our random thoughts or even cry in moments of despair.
Praise God for faithful communities.
God manifests His love in all circumstances and most importantly in friendships. His deepest desire is for us to love, help and forgive one another.
A friend’s hug, kind words or even the quiet presence of a trustworthy friend makes a difference when life throws unexpected, curve balls.
I’m forever grateful for every woman’s journey whose path has crossed with mine!
Forgive them Lord!
Mom’s greatest gift is hospitality and her talent is manifested in the kitchen! Every time mom had a guest, she cooked Venezuelan dishes in just a matter of minutes. Mom’s servant heart always welcomed strangers with open arms. She believed ‘the best’ in people.
Mom now has Alzheimer’s disease and her health is declining steadily. Her servant’s heart remains intact so does her legacy.
Over the years, I’ve trusted people over and over again just like mom always did.
Unfortunately, there are mean-spirited people in the world and may even exist in our circle of influence today. We will never have control over their intentional, wicked acts; but we have some control over our initial shock and how we respond to the ultimate challenge.
We live in a broken world indeed.
When faced with malevolent masterminds, we may want to focus only on what is admirable, noble and of excellence. Pray for a forgiving heart and even help these lost people if the opportunity arises.
Jesus Christ was flawless yet he was judged, framed and crucified!
One of His humble, admirable reaction other than crying out in pain was ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
Luke 23:34 NIV
Journaling a Bible verse or two! 