Fully Persuaded Concerning My "Today"!

As I prepare for today, I must know that today was prepared for me!

God, He who created everyTHING and is Lord over everyTHING has created today with me in mind. Think about it, why would; what could; and who should dare to tell or even attempt to convince me otherwise? It would be useless as I am fully persuaded that The Lord of my life can do...because He has already done and He promised me that He will keep on doing...Hallelujah!!!

During my life, I've definitely have had some stormy days (quite a few). I have been in the fire on many occasions (oftentimes, self-started and self-inflicted). BUT GOD...

God has Called me, He knows my name, He's written my name in the palm of His hand and in The Lamb's Book of Life! Because He Saved me, I am convinced that I will continually be Saved...from the enemy; from the flood; from the fire and even from myself!!

So in confidence, I begin my day, confident that this day was made ready for me. I WILL FINISH STRONG!

"This is what the Lord says— He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.   When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." (Isaiah 43:1-2 NIV)

I’ve Got a Good Thing Going and I’m NOT Letting Go!

"Keep me safe, O God, I’ve run for dear life to you. I say to God , “Be my Lord!” Without you, nothing makes sense. And these God-chosen lives all around— what splendid friends they make! Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like brand-names. My choice is you, God , first and only. And now I find I’m your choice! You set me up with a house and yard. And then you made me your heir! The wise counsel God gives when I’m awake is confirmed by my sleeping heart. Day and night I’ll stick with God ; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go. I’m happy from the inside out, and from the outside in, I’m firmly formed. You canceled my ticket to hell— that’s not my destination! Now you’ve got my feet on the life path, all radiant from the shining of your face. Ever since you took my hand, I’m on the right way." (Psalm 16 The Message)

Beyond Instruction - Spiritual Parenthood

Who has God placed in your life to help you in life?

It is true that there are many people who gives us instruction in life to develop a skill or trade; many who assist with the development of mannerisms and behaviors; and many instructors loaded with many instructions for many things. All of this is useful and necessary throughout our lives.

However, who is it, amongst all of the many instructors that loves and nurtures you through it all; who is it that loves you and is there for you through your setbacks and setups; who is it that prays earnestly for you without provocation; who is it that sees "what" you are but KNOWS that you will be so much more; who is it that you can't run out of your life, can't shut out of your life and can't thoroughly disappoint that they will walk out of your life?

You see, God has appointed those in your life to help you with life!

One thing a father NEVER teaches (I know this all to well as a father), is that "Practice Makes Perfect". You see, I can practice and put into practice each and every parenting skill in the world to raise my 17 year old son. But soon he'll turn 18 and then what? My 2nd grade daughter will soon be a 3rd grade student and my 20 year old son will be 21 in 3 weeks.

As a father, I have learned to not only love what's perfect in my children's lives, but to also love them through their imperfections. Teachers/Instructors can "Fail" you but a father never fails you! A father nurtures, corrects, encourages, supports, defends, protects, endures and forgives.

Paul wrote to the Church in Corinth as a father to those in the faith. I too have a father in the faith that checks on me first and then he checks on my ministry. Who is it that is checking on you?

Thank God for those who has been placed in your life for your life!

"For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you  do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel." (I Corinthians 4:15 NKJV)

"Other-Centered" and not "Self-Centered"

As Disciples of Jesus Christ, we are to be "Other-Centered" and not "Self-Centered".

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.  By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 NKJV)

Strive today to do something nice for someone else and don't cause another any harm...by word or deed...by doing this, everyone will know whom you serve!

I Choose To Be Who He Has Called Me To Be!

Just because I Blog daily, study constantly and share with an urgency doesn't indicate some supernatural ability but it does reflect my inherent design, function and purpose!

Because I choose and strive to both live on purpose and to live out my purpose in Christ Jesus..."I Don't Feel No Ways Tired". Actually, each new day that He brings me into, I'm refreshed, renewed and equipped for everything and guaranteed the victory!

So today, I'm off of work yet I'm engaged with my life with Him. My Pastor has taught that when we vacation, we are to vacate stuff and things but we are never to vacate Christ!

Know this...Your career is what you get paid for, you're Calling is what you were made for!

Hold On For 1 Minute!

Today I want to give thanks to God for the knowledge, wisdom and understanding that YES, at times life can be difficult, BUT with God, this life is not impossible.

Knowing that weeping may endure for the night but JOY will come in the morning....is also to know that midnight, the darkest moment of the night, is only 60 seconds...just hold on for a minute, the morning is coming!

"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be THANKFUL in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Look at the PROMISE and NOT at the Problem

"This is what the Lord says: “Be just and fair to all. Do what is right and good, for I am coming soon to rescue you and to display my righteousness among you." (Isaiah 56:1)

God is able to do exactly what He's said He will do and He will fulfill every promise to you. Keep on living and don't become distracted with life's issues, He is coming to rescue you and all that concerns you.

Don't look at your problem, LOOK AT YOUR PROMISE!!