love letters to you!

love letter #1... Be Mine

Some things in life are worth rereading, like love letters.  The next few day let's remember, rediscover and reflect on the greatest love of all.  No matter who you are, where you are, or what you are doing, YOU ARE GREATLY LOVED!  May we always remember Whose we are and Who first loved us. Read and believe His blessings for you  -- His beloved Valentine.

Dear (your name),

Do you not know?  Have you not heard?   (Isaiah 40:21)

I will never take my love away from you.  (1 Chronicles 17:13)

To you, I will be compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love.    (Psalm 103:8)

I will never leave you nor forsake you. (Joshua 1:5)

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.  (Isaiah 41:10)

Since you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you... do not be afraid, for I am with you.  (Isaiah 43:4 5)

I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name, you are mine.   (Isaiah 42:1)

I will quiet you with My love. I will rejoice over you with singing.   (Zephaniah 3:17)

And remember, dear Child of Mine,

My love endures forever.   (2 Chronicles 20:21)

 Dad

What a Love!  What a God!  What a Father!

have a love filled day!

veneal

terror at the door

"I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears... The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them." Psalm 34:4,7

As i flew up the steps and reached for the door,
i caught him watching me and nearly hit the floor!


With his beady pink eyes, he just stared at me,
His fine white hair made me jump and SCREAM.

Did i know him? Not really, Stewart Little he was not,
but Stewart BIG would describe him, my stomach was in knots.


What does it take to be filled and frozen with fear?
A little, a lot... something you feel, see or hear?

I remember my God says fear nothing but Him in life,
Because fear of God is a source of wisdom not fright.

So, Stuart, let me tell you, whether you're big or small,
My God promises to rescue and save me from all.

Thank You, God, and please help me to trust you more each day,
I want to praise You in all circumstances in all i think, do and say.

have a strong-filled day!
veneal

a Mighty Word - love

"'Because he love Me,' says the LORD, 
'I will rescue him; 
I will protect him for he acknowledges My name. 
He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; 
I will be with him in trouble, 
I will deliver him and honor him.'" Psalm 91:14-15


All we have to do is to love and call to God -- 
and He will rescue, protect, answer, be with, deliver and honor us??

What a Mighty God we serve.  Thank You, Father!

have a joy-filled day!
veneal

a real royal bump...

Jesus told His disciples...
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Once upon a time, i dreamed of being a princess, but not any more.  The media's frenzy in exposing every breath and step and now the bump of Princess Kate is relentless. She must feel like a ladybug trapped in a jar, under a high-powered microscope, and dissected dot-by-dot daily.

Oh, the misconceptions of fairy tales. Can there truly be a happily ever after?   Life is not perfect nor problem-free for anyone -- including princesses and believers. Yet, as a believer, God's promises are enough to keep us strong. Promises like:

• We are never alone

• We are loved unconditionally and completely

• We are 100% forgiven

Plus, since He is King of Kings and we are His children, we are Princesses/Princes without the media-microscope life.  But the best part of all about being a believer -- we will live happily ever after with our King.  Keep reading His Book, the best dreams do come true!!

have a thank-filled day!
veneal

a Mighty Word ~ conversation

"Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, ...."   Matthew 9:4

He knows our thoughts.  So what now?
Continue the conversation.  Talk to Him.

have a telling-filled day!
veneal

and the lights went out...

"Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." Ephesians 6:10-11

Super Bowl --  The King of football games  --  had a ho-hum, one-sided  Raven scoring show until the stadium went dark. After a lengthy time, the lights returned and a revived 49ers team. Then an exciting battle of talents ensued on the field to the very end. Also, battling for our attention were those high-dollar commercials and the spicy halftime show.  What part of last night do you remember best?  Who won the battle of your mind?

The Super Bowl battle is over, but the battle for our mind continues.  The enemy will use any and everything possible to corrupt, misled and destroy us.  He is a keen opportunist.  Talk about fouls, bad calls, temptations, dark moments... he is the master of them all!  We can't control the outcome of a football game nor some of the events in our life.  BUT, we can control who we listen to and believe... our Father of Truth, or the father of lies.  Only One offers victory for eternity.  Read His Word, and be ready for battle.

have a watch-filled day!
veneal

a 4-letter word

W-A-I-T

“I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry… He lifted me out of the slimy pit… He put a new song in my mouth…” Psalm 40:1,2,3

Technology has pasted new words in our vocabulary... bytes, google, email, etc.  While other words are practically deleted… wait and patience.  In this gotta-have-it-now world, no one wants to hear the word - WAIT.  And to WAIT PATIENTLY, is surely a rarity.

Is change better?  Does technology actually improve our life by reducing downtime or waiting?

I love how His Word tell us Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. He has not changed His Ways nor His Working. He moves at a perfect pace in our lives -- designed for us to watch, wait and witness.  All this is needed to know Him and to let His glory shine for others to see.

Do you need a new song to sing?  Start with a 4-letter word, W-A-I-T. And you will end with another, A-M-E-N!

have a song-filled day!
veneal