Monday, November 29, 2010

Happy Birthday To ME!


Hey All, I'm just checking in. My birthday is today: I'm 30! (I know, I know... I'm getting up there.)

This week I will be doing a bit of vacationing, so I'm not going to promise that I'll be blogging. If I check in, I check in. More than likely I will towards the end of the week. I just want all of you to be aware!

Feel free to check the archives for a bit of inspiration if you need a boost. Today, I will share with you my favorite scripture as our verse of the day.

Have a great week, everyone!

Verse of the Day: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11

Friday, November 26, 2010

Thanksgiving Friday

Hey All,

Giving God praise and thanksgiving that I'm off today! Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend, everyone.

See you next week.

Verse of the Day:
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Psalm 100

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey Everyone!

Even though it's a holiday, I still wanted to share some "Morning Ti" with you! Gotta be alert for all the cooking we're doing!

I decided to post a psalm of thanksgiving today. As we gather together and remember what we're thankful for, let's make sure that we put our Heavenly Father first on the list.

Enjoy your day!



Psalm 92
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the Most High.
It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
accompanied by the ten-stringed harp
and the melody of the lyre.

You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!
I sing for joy because of what you have done.
O Lord, what great works you do!
And how deep are your thoughts.
Only a simpleton would not know,
and only a fool would not understand this:
Though the wicked sprout like weeds
and evildoers flourish,
they will be destroyed forever.

But you, O Lord, will be exalted forever.
Your enemies, Lord, will surely perish;
all evildoers will be scattered.
But you have made me as strong as a wild ox.
You have anointed me with the finest oil.
My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies;
my ears have heard the defeat of my wicked opponents.
But the godly will flourish like palm trees
and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.
For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house.
They flourish in the courts of our God.
Even in old age they will still produce fruit;
they will remain vital and green.
They will declare, “The Lord is just!
He is my rock!
There is no evil in him!”

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Keep the Faith

Right now I am standing on Hebrews 11:6b. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

I have truly been seeking Him for some answers and manifestation in my life. I have fasted, prayed, confessed, and stood in faith. Now, I am waiting on His answer. Some days more patiently than others, but I am still waiting.

Despite the attacks of fear, discouragement, despondency, and despair that keep trying to raise their ugly heads, I continue to fight knowing that my Heavenly Father will not leave me hanging. I continually seek His face. I constantly seek His presence. And I will stay diligent in seeking His answer no matter how long it takes.

God is not a man that He should lie. If He said it, it’s getting done. I just have to continue in faith believing His word.

As this year is winding down to a close, continue to steadily seek God for what you are believing for. The receipt of the promise will cause all of the struggle to be well worth it. Imagine how great your testimony is going to be considering the process God is bringing you through to obtain the blessing!

Stay in faith, and trust God. He will do what He said.

Verse of the Day: I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Psalm 37:25

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Wake Up!

It takes a lot for me to awaken fully each day. Despite getting out of bed, showering, and driving an hour to work, I still am not fully alert until I’ve had something to eat and about two cups of hot tea. I can literally feel the grogginess until I’ve had my morning pick-me-up.

Recently I had noticed that my spirit seemed to be nodding off as well. As I went about my days, attended church services, and even spent time in prayer and study of the Word, I could feel that the connection I had with the Kingdom of God was not as strong as it should be.

I had to take measures to “wake myself up” to become fully alert to the things of the spirit. I had to shake myself out of the funk and press in to the Heavenly realm. For me, that meant that I had to spend some time in prayer coming against the enemy and stirring up the gifts that God had placed inside of me.

All too often the cares of life and busyness of everyday occurrences can distract us into a passive attitude when it comes to the things of God. We can drift through life thinking that we’re okay just because we’re saved and living according to the Word of God.

Still, there is a big world out there that needs the God we have! There are people hurting who need our touch of love. Someone needs to hear a word of encouragement that comes straight from God’s throne.

But if His ambassadors are not on the job, the world will never experience His love. Daily we should be influencing the world for Christ. We should always be alert for any opportunity to share the goodness of the Lord. Our ears should be attentive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in order to follow any directions that He may have.

Don’t let another day pass by where your spirit lies “asleep.” Wake up! Shake yourself and go be a blessing to somebody today!

Verse of the Day: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Let your light so shine before men… Matthew 5: 14, 16a

Monday, November 22, 2010

Holiday Prep

This week, we are officially entering the holiday season!

For some, this is a joyous time full of family, friends, delicious dinners, special church services, volunteerism, and festivities. For others, this is a time of stress, worry, fighting, resentment, and depression. At times it might even be a mix of both joy and frustration. Funny how people can experience the same exact things but have different and opposite reactions to them.

This year let’s all try to remember what these holidays are about. We all have something to be thankful for. No matter how much so-and-so gets on your nerves every year at the holiday dinner, be grateful that you have family and friends to sit with at your table. Somewhere, someone is mourning the loss of a loved one.

Don’t stress over trying to create a blockbuster year for your family this Christmas. Remember that the day is not about how many gifts we can give. It’s about the one gift that our Heavenly Father gave to us in His son. No wrapped present can top the eternal life that we all have through Jesus.

Let this holiday season be a time to reflect on the goodness of the Lord. Remember all that He has brought you through this year and in times past. Show love to your family and friends while you still have them with you. Take some time out to offer the love of Christ to the one who doesn’t know Him.

Remember to laugh and enjoy yourself. It’s the holidays. Have some fun.

Verse of the Day: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Friday, November 19, 2010

Thanksgiving Friday


Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise Him all ye here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Aaaah-mennn!

Gotta love the fact that it’s Friday again! And I have a song of praise in my heart! God has been so good to me, I just can’t tell it all! But I’ll definitely get started:

Lord, I thank You for giving me the privilege of coming into Your presence and fellowshipping with You personally at Your throne. Thank You for sharing Your hidden secrets and jewels about Your ways and Your love with me. Thank You for calming my fears and comforting my spirit when I was in need.

Thank You, Lord, for Your inspiration and innovation. You have given me creative ideas that I am taking on and will see through to the finish! Thank You for giving me something to be excited about. Thank You for giving my life purpose and meaning.

Finally, Father, thanks for my health and strength. I have been blessed to be healthy and strong. I have not had to take sick days or visit the doctor for any serious (or minor) illness. I give You praise that I am walking in divine health, and I look forward to continuing in Your strength.

God You are so wonderful, so great, so magnificent. Glory to Your Name! I lift You up, and I will sing Your praises forever. Hallelujah!

Verse of the Day: Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 106:1

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Self-Check

Yesterday I had a moment. Someone got on my very last nerve, and I felt myself slippin’ over to the dark side. I literally had to walk away and take a stroll to calm myself down before I acted out of character. It’s been a minute since I’ve been that hot, and I knew that what I was feeling was not of God.

As I breathed and cleared my head, I had to check myself. I reminded myself of who I was in Christ. I remembered the stance I have chosen to take to live holy before the Lord. I considered what Jesus would have me to do in that situation. I prayed and asked the Lord for help.

Eventually I was able to calm down and get myself back to normal. Thanks be to God for keeping me from saying some things that I would have really regretted!

We all have moments where we can become irritated, frustrated, and even irate. In all things, however, we are to remain examples of the Children of God. God’s children don’t curse people out. They don’t throw temper tantrums. Christians aren’t supposed to cause disorder, or inflict harm on another person.

So, when we feel the rise of emotion – and you know you can feel yourself getting steamed – it is our responsibility to rein it in and ensure that our character continues to reflect the love of Jesus Christ.

Sometimes you have to check yourself. Don’t hesitate to give yourself the ‘talking to’ you know is in order. Remind yourself of who you are and Who you belong to. You can save yourself from a world of trouble.

Verse of the Day: Be ye angry, and sin not… Ephesians 4:26a

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

How Long is Patience?

We’ve all seen it before:

A mother tells her child to wait a five minutes until he can have something he really wants. The child quiets down for a moment, and then pats his mother on the knee. “Mommy, is it five minutes yet?”

“No, Honey, not yet.” She tells him gently.

He is silent for a few minute or two and then returns. “Mommy, is it time?”

She shakes her head smiling softly and rebuffs him again. “No, Baby. Be patient. I’ll let you know when it’s time.”

We continue to watch as the child goes through agony trying to wait patiently for the promised goodie. Five minutes to him is forever! Since he has no perception of time, he has no choice but to trust that his mother will let him know exactly when the allotted time has passed. We can’t help but chuckle watching the little one because we know five minutes is no time at all.

I imagine that’s how our Heavenly Father views us sometimes. We are so anxious to obtain His promise to us that we keep going back to Him asking if it’s our turn yet. He always gently nudges us off the subject and tells us to be patient.

We sit back and writhe in discomfort, inwardly churning with anxiousness. We want our promise now! We want to have our blessing now! And like that little child, we continue to go back over and over pressing our Father when He’s already given us our answer: Be Patient.

My Apostle voiced my inward cries best, “But how long is patience?!”

With God, Patience lasts until the promise is given. We just have to trust our Father and allow Him the courtesy of telling us when it’s our time to receive. To us it may be agony, but to Him, it’s no time at all.

Verse of the Day: For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Hebrews 10:36

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

You Are A Champion!


This morning I woke up to Darwin Hobbs’ song Champion ringing in my spirit. I had a smile on my face and joy in my heart as I got up and prepared for the day.

It’s so good to know that we are winners! No matter how the situation may look, because we have Jesus Christ on the inside of us, we are already assured of victory. All we have to do is stand strong and fight. We are Champions!

The Holy Spirit has been revealing to me some projects and programs that I need to take on. The Old Me would be a bit apprehensive about starting down some of these paths. They are bigger, more involved, and seem more intricate than anything that I have ever organized before.

However, the New Me is Excited! I know that God won’t put anything on me that I can’t bear. And any opposition or need is already taken care of by God’s strength. I’m an Overcomer marching toward my fulfilled destiny in God.

Today, get the outlook of a Champion. Champions don’t hesitate to get back in the ring. They’ve already won! They know they can win again. Champions aren’t afraid of their competitors; they crush them. Losing is never an option.

You too have already won when Jesus died and rose again. He defeated death so that you can reign victorious in life. So, stop talking yourself out of the victory you already have. You’re a Champion! Act like it!

Verse of the Day: For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. I John 5:4

Monday, November 15, 2010

Why So Worried?

When you worry, you’re not trusting God.

I can’t remember where I originally heard this line, but last night as I was talking to a friend it came to my remembrance. This quote is so on point.

You cannot trust God and worry. There is no way the two can coexist. Trusting God means that whatever the problem or situation, we place full responsibility on God provide the remedy. We follow His lead; we act according to His game plan. We fully entrust Him to direct our life in that area.

Worry is when we take the problem upon ourselves to solve. Worry is turning over the problem in our minds, looking at all the angles and trying to figure out a solution. We go through every scenario, never fully satisfied with the outcome we envision. We mull over “what-ifs” and “maybes.” Our worrying only brings us stress and fear. Worry can also cause us to make unwise decisions which only lead to disaster and more worry.

As Christians, we are never to worry. We are the children of the Most High God! The Creator of the Universe, the Orchestrator of this World is our Father. He has vested interest in our well being. Whatever we come up against, He is able and willing to help us to overcome. We just have to trust Him enough to let Him handle it.

His remedy may not be what we had envisioned. His timing may not be the timeline we would like. Still, we have to continue to trust that God’s way is better than any solution we could come up with. We have to stay patient and accepting of His leadership. God will never steer us wrong, and He will never leave us hanging. So, stop all that worrying, and trust God!

Verse of the Day: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. I Peter 5:6, 7

Friday, November 12, 2010

Thanksgiving Friday!


It’s Friday again! – Plus it’s a payday for me. Hallelujah! I’m so full of joy that God is keeping my heart with His goodness.

Today I am giving God thanks for my church family. They truly are a family, and I am grateful that God ordained for us all to grow spiritually together. My church is filled with laughter, love, wisdom, and friendship. I pray that God continues to bless each and every member. Thank you, Lord, for my church family!

I am also thankful for the contacts, relationships, and associations that I have made. I have been blessed to come across young people (and old) with vision. I have met go-getters, entrepreneurs, game changers, and movers-and-shakers in all genres of life. Watching them press forward with perseverance only pushes me to work harder to achieve my dream. Helping and supporting them when I can gives me satisfaction knowing that some quality work is getting done. I appreciate learning from their journey, and I value their input and support. Thank you, Lord, for good connections!

Finally today, I thank God that I am finally realizing the treasure of my gifts. I know that God has blessed me to write, create, plan, and execute. This week, however, I am seeing that I don’t have to be fearful that my gifts will be misunderstood or rejected. God has placed those gifts on the inside of me, and He will ensure that their mission will be accomplished! Thank you, Lord, for my treasures!

Take some time to give God some thanks today, saints. He is truly worthy to be praised!

Verse of the Day: Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Colossians 3:15

Thursday, November 11, 2010

It's a Done Deal

This week my Apostle has our congregation meditating on the Amplified Version of Luke 1:37. It’s a part of Gabriel’s conversation with Mary after telling her that she had been chosen to bear the Savior. I’ve been getting so blessed by this that I wanted to share. The verse reads: For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment.

Isn’t that mind blowing? No word from God is going to fail! Everything He’s spoken has to come to pass!

I have been using parts of my prayer time to meditate on this fact in conjunction with all of the promises that God has given me personally. Plus, I’ve added in the scriptures I am standing on from His Word concerning my present circumstances. It’s so encouraging to know that not one of them will be denied to me as I continue in faith and live according to His will.

Maybe right now you are looking for God to fulfill His Word to you and your situation. It may seem like things aren’t coming together or that God has forgotten you. You may have fasted and prayed, cried, gave, confessed and things still appear grim. I’m here to let you know that God has not forgotten you!

If He said it, it’s His duty to perform it! Stand strong knowing that all things are working together for your good. Keep trusting in His Word, for He has never forsaken the righteous yet. Watch and see what God does for you!

Verse of the Day: God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Numbers 23:19

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

He's All That!

Right now I am only one person. Still my individual self is different things to the various people in my life. To someone I am a daughter, to another person a sister. I am also a friend, leader, and co-worker. I also act as a mentor, confidant, prayer partner, schoolmate, sounding board… I could go on and on. I fulfill different roles for different people, yet I am still my single self.

In the same way, God embodies different roles for each individual within His Kingdom. What I love about it is that He can be several things all at once, and He can adapt to my situation. I may need a Healer one day, a Heavenly Father the next, another day I may need a Comforter, and the following I may need a Strong Tower. God is all of that and more for me!

As we go through life we can sometimes forget that God is there for us in whatever we face. If it’s frustration on the job, He can be your listening ear. Feeling depressed? He can be your joy. When you need direction, He can guide your path.

Make a point to go to God first with anything that you face. Don’t be so quick to run to a friend or call up a family member to vent. Pause for a moment and say a prayer to your Heavenly Father, and wait for His healing touch and words of wisdom.

Take some time today to thank God for all that He is for you. No matter what you face, God is able to step in and speak to any situation. We are truly blessed to be His children!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

P. U. S. H.!

Christians love to use the acronym PUSH – Pray Until Something Happens. Today I’d like to redefine it: Pray, Prepare, and Perform Until Something Happens.

Too often, I feel, saints put all of the responsibility on God to make their visions, aspirations, and dreams come to pass. We pray and look to the skies for our blessings to fall in our lap without any hard work on our part. Yes, God is our Ultimate Help, and His whole mission for having us here is to fulfill His purpose for us. However, God wants us to be an active part of the process in realizing our dreams.

We cannot really appreciate obtaining God’s promises for us if we haven’t put any sweat into the process. If everything just appeared out of the sky, we would take our answered prayers for granted. There is growth in stepping out in faith trusting that God will fulfill His Word. Character is honed and defined when we take initiative and work the process to pave the way for the promise to develop.

How can God send your new job when you haven’t sent out your resume? What financial increase can you obtain if you’re always spending all of your extra money? How do you expect for your husband to find you when you’re running up behind every potential man you see without a wedding ring?

Okay, okay. I’ll leave you alone.

What I’m trying to say is we all have a part to play in causing some prayers to be answered. We have to actively position ourselves to receive the answer. Even if all we can do is speak the Word over our situation, then we must speak the Word! Faith without works is dead, so let’s revive our faith by putting our actions behind our prayers.

Verse of the Day: …I will shew thee my faith by my works. James 2:18b

Monday, November 8, 2010

Remember the Word

This weekend I house sat for my sister while she was out of town. I was amused and then intrigued by notes my sister had left to herself around her apartment. She had handwritten notes at her front and back door, on her fridge, and in her bathroom. The notes were confessions of faith and scriptures to encourage herself in the Lord.

After thinking about it, I will probably be putting up some of my own words of faith in my room and at my desk. Having a word of God around at those times when I’m busily going through the day will help me to pause and reflect about the real reason that I’m here on this earth. They can also help keep my attitude in check when I become frustrated when things don’t go according to plan. (I’m working on that vice. It will not prevail!)

It reminds me of the instructions God gave to the children of Israel. He commanded them to keep His words before them. They had to engrave his words into their door posts, and even bind them on their foreheads and hands! (Deuteronomy 11:18-20) God was showing them how important it was to keep His words on their mind and hearts.

We too should make an effort to keep God’s words ever before us. The Bible says that Jesus came to give us an abundant life. (John 10:10) So, if we plan on obtaining that overflow, we need to be putting an abundance of His Word on the inside of us. His Words bring deliverance, healing, peace, joy, and revelation. Why not leave some of that around to stumble upon?

Verse of the Day:the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. John 6:63

Friday, November 5, 2010

Thanksgiving Friday


Isn’t amazing how the weeks are flying by? It’s already another Thanksgiving Friday! Saints, we’ve made it through again. Praise God for another week of life and bliss!

I am thankful for so much this week. God has put a song in my heart and joy in my spirit despite some of the negative things still trying to take over. I have been smiling and laughing all week, and I know that the joy of the Lord is truly being my strength because there’s no other way I could do it!

I have also been blessed to walk in my creative gifts on this week. Working with the vision that God has revealed to me, I have been busily working to put things in place and bring Him glory! I’m so excited to see what the manifestation will establish.

Finally, I’m thankful for my family today. They are an amazing group of warriors. My parents – despite the physical difficulties they are fighting in my father’s body – are still standing strong pastoring a vibrant church. My sister is on her way to getting her graduate degree in December, and is currently spreading the love of Jesus in Ghana on a missions trip. I couldn’t ask for a better group of individuals to be connected to.

So, what are you thankful for this week? What great things has God done for you? I know I’m not the only one giving him praise! Feel free to leave your thankful comments below.

Have a great weekend!

Verse of the Day: …the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10b

Thursday, November 4, 2010

A New Outlook

Recently I began planning the 2011 itinerary and focus for my church’s youth ministry where I serve as the leader. In my times of prayer and meditation, God has been showing me new and innovative ideas to continue reaching out to and involving our teens. I am getting excited that I get to implement such creative initiatives, and I know that my teens will enjoy them.

Sometimes we can get into a bit of a routine in our service to the Lord. Our participation becomes like a habit and we perform our responsibilities like a machine. We can even let the fire that God lit in us die down to glowing embers, and we lose the zeal we originally had.

However, all of that complacency changes when we get before God and allow Him to show us His vision and plans for every area of our lives. God has a way of making everything fresh, and His ultimate creative process can invigorate any situation.

I love how God can take the ordinary and make it extraordinary! Nothing is routine when God is involved. He always brings forth a new way that always delivers sound results. It’s just our responsibility to move with God in the change, so that our lives can continue to thrive with vitality. Variety is the spice of life as they say.

Take some time today to allow God to breathe new life into you where your service to Him is concerned. Allow Him to remind you of the call that you have, and open yourself to hearing His fresh take on your position. Let God quicken your spirit anew with His inspiration.

Verse of the Day: Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? Isaiah 43:19a

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Winds of Change

It’s starting to get chilly here in Chicago again. I must admit, I love the fall. I love the changing of the leaves and the feeling of being bundled in a coat. It’s not super hot and it’s not super cold. The crisp air is so pleasant, and I feel that fall is the perfect season.

I’m amazed every year though by the people who just can’t let go of summer. Despite the plunging temperature, men refuse to don jackets and women still parade in open toed shoes. They dress oblivious to the cold and as a result, many of those same people wake up with colds and the flu later on in the season.

Often in life we too can be stubborn to change with the seasons. God may be trying to bring us into a new place, a higher level, or have us face down a new challenge. Yet we are still content with where we currently are, and fight to stay in our comfort zone. As a result, we can send ourselves down roads of unnecessary detours and trials we could have avoided if we would have just gone with the changes God ordered.

God ordained seasons so that the earth could be replenished and refreshed. Too much of any one climate can cause stagnation and decline. Even the desert gets rain and has cool temperatures at times. So, don’t try to fight against God when you feel the winds of change blowing. Get excited and keep moving! Know that whatever season you’re walking into, God is still bringing you to your expected end.

Verse of the Day: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven… Ecclesiastes 3:1

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

The Official's Official

I am a certified political junkie. It started when I lived in DC during the race of Mayor Fenty. It’s only blossomed and flourished with the election of Obama, and now all of the political unrest has me glued to the blogs, NPR and the news channels. I get a kick out of hearing the politicos strategize, theorize, and legitimize only to come back later and retrace their steps. Plus, I believe it is important to keep track of the pulse of those who are controlling our nation.

Today is Election Day for the US, and it stands to be one of the more important elections held in recent memory. America is stumbling, our residents are angry and bewildered, and we are all looking to our elected officials to navigate us through this mess we’ve made.

I have my own personal convictions about who and what party can help remedy the situation. As a believer, however, I know the ultimate decision lies in God’s hands. No matter which party is control, or who takes the reigns as the leader of a state, God allows each and every person to take office as He sees fit.

So, today as I monitor the polls, I’ll be in constant prayer that God will guide the fingers and pens of the voting public to ensure that the right people for each job is selected. No man can save, only God. As long as we continue to keep God as the center of our Union, we cannot go wrong.

Verse of the Day: The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Proverbs 21:1

Monday, November 1, 2010

What's My Motivation?


Yesterday I had the privilege of attending two services that celebrated the lives of two saints. One was a service where a minister preached his last sermon as a pastor, retiring after 45 years of service. The other was a homegoing celebration for a woman who passed away after a battle with cancer.

Although the meetings were held for two drastically different reasons, both of them highlighted a similar theme. Everyone who spoke about the honorees talked about the persons’ ability to serve with love in spite of the situations. They spoke on the person’s leadership through service, and how that service led others to the Lord.

This got me thinking about my own life’s service and what someone might say looking back over the legacy I have left in my wake. I know that I am not one who shies away from work or fulfilling an assignment. But I know that I often serve out of duty or necessity rather than out of a heartfelt love.

This realization led me to say a prayer asking God to help me to always serve with a spirit of love. I have to remember that everything I do is to be out of the love I have for Christ, and no matter what the situation, He is the one I am aiming to please. I can mask my irritations, frustrations, and bad attitude from people, but God always sees my heart. (I Samuel 16:7) If I serve to please the Lord with a heart of love, it will flow out into my actions and cause others to see Jesus all the more clearly.

Verse of the Day: …whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31

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