a Mighty Word ~ DO

"Do  some  most  part  half  your portion  what you want  what's fair EVERYTHING without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life..." Philippians 2:14-15

When the demands are high, time short and to-do lists a mile long, remember---

Life is...
not about fairness, but righteousness
not about our way, but God's way
not about conquering, but surrendering to God
not about independence, but dependence on God
not about our glory, but His.

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal

how is your battery?

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

How is your spiritual battery?  Is it sputtering on low due to the time of year, uncertainty of relationships, the demands of the day or unpredictable circumstances?  Do you need a spiritual jump start or refueling?  One thing for sure, i can always use a refueling of Him. 

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent… the forty days of meditation in preparation for Easter.  Its purpose is for us to give up (sacrifice) something and to fill that void with our Father or to simply add more of Him to our day.  Lent is the perfect time to recharge our spiritual battery by strengthening that connection with our Father, acknowledging our dependency on Him and giving Him thanks in all things.  He is our one eternal, never-ending Source of true Power for everything.  May Lent be a time of thankful preparation for you as you get your heart and mind ready for a glorious, joyous Easter celebration.

Whatever you give up, be sure to fill up with Him.

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live like we believe it,

veneal

how much longer?

"I am God. At the right time I’ll make it happen.
When the right time comes, I will make this happen quickly. 
I am the Lord!” Isaiah 60:22

He has said it; and it will be.

Father, increase my faith to rely on Your perfect timing. Your are as close as my shadow and know precisely what is needed to help me fulfill Your plans for my life in serving You and others.

we are love and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal

a Mighty Word ~ support

"A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings." Proverbs 25:11

Whether spoken from the lips or the hand, a kind word to a wounded soul is a healing balm.  God's angels are the best medicine, restoring life and hope to those in need.  

Thank You, Father.

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal

i see flakes!

"A friend loves at all times..." Proverbs 17:17

We haven't seen the amount of snowflakes we've wanted for this year, but we are fortunate enough to be covered year round with God's best flakes... friends.

Several years ago i realized all my true friends are flakes. Like a snowman, flakes help to form and shape us into who we are. Without flakes there would be no snowman.  It takes flakes to make a snowman into what it is; flakes are what hold the snowman together; and flakes stick to the snowman to the very end.  

That's exactly the kind of friends i do and want to have... flakes.  "Flakes" to build me up when i am down, flakes to brighten up my days, and flakes who are hard pressed to stick with me through the difficult time, especially during meltdowns.  

So, to all my flakes, thank you!  Thank you for sticking with me through seasons of testing; thank you for encouraging me when i have been discouraged; thank you for dancing with me during times of joy; thank you for your prayers during heart ache; thank you for helping to make me who i am.  Flakes are great!  And you, my friends, are the best!  You are a part of my life forever.

Take time to thank the flakes in your life.

Have a wonderful flake-filled day!

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live like we believe it,

veneal 

a Mighty Word ~ rest

"And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us." 1 John 5:14

Thank You, Father, for answered prayers... thank You for needed rest. 

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live like we believe it,

veneal 

what do you need?

"Call to Me and I will answer you..." Jeremiah 33:3

Sometimes what we need most is a breath of fresh air from Above.  
And today, Father, we would gladly welcome it.

"Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me

Melt me, mold me

Fill me, use me!"

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal