Love and Happiness - Part 2

Love and Happiness - Part 2

Tuesday's Truth: Living the Good Life!

Take your marriage seriously. If you care for it, it will care for you! We must know that marriage isn't an idea or thought, but it is the most intimate connection of two souls which become one and if true, can withstand EVERY test and EVERY trial that comes against it. Living together with your spouse, in harmony and in tune with one another is indeed what we call, "Living a Good Life"...and in my case, I'M LIVING THE GOOD LIFE BECAUSE I HAVE A GOOD WIFE!

The Bible is clear..."Find a good spouse, you find a good life — and even more: the favor of God!" (Proverbs 18:22 MSG)

Truth is, cherish what you have in marriage...God does!

Love and Happiness - Part I

My Pastor has begun an "Occasional" teaching series on "Love and Happiness" in both marriage and relationships. In response, I will dedicate my daily devotional to this teaching for this week.

Monday's Meditation: "Love and Happiness"

Question #1: When is the last time that you went to bed recounting how wonderful, how supportive and how helpful your spouse has been to you just in that day?

Far to often, we rather focus on the few things that didn't get done the way that we would have liked them to get done... yea, it got done, but we are all tripped out about how it got done!

Question #2: When is the last time that you called your spouse to you, embraced, and looked them in the eye and told them all that is right about them, reminded them that they are your first and only choice in this world and confirmed with a kiss that they are loved and appreciated?

Today, "Go All Out in Your Love", think about that special person in your life and don't focus on the few things that you don't like, but instead uplift, embrace and encourage the positives... the positives, you'll find, far outweigh the negatives!

"Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting. Christ’s love makes the church whole. His words evoke her beauty. Everything He does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness. And that is how husbands ought to love their wives. They’re really doing themselves a favor—since they’re already “one” in marriage." (Ephesians 5:25-28 MSG)

GOD Gets THE LAST WORD!!!

God Gets THE LAST WORD!!

All of us have gone through some storms during our lifetime. All of us have had to deal with difficult people from time to time and oftentimes, the difficult person most likely was self. All of us have struggled financially, emotionally, physically, relationally and perhaps even socially. However, I have woke up this morning to tell you and to remind myself, that trouble doesn't last always! 

Hear now what The Word of God has to say: 

"Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You're not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, He does." (1 Peter 5:8-11 MSG)

Be on alert for your help is on the way. SMILE BIG, enjoy your weekend and FINISH STRONG!!

Lineup for Jesus!

Wednesday's Word: Lineup for Jesus!

Within the last two weeks the big buzz was and is the iPhone 6. It has been shown on television, reported on twitter and talked about around the office water coolers. We have witnessed long lines which began a full week ahead of the release of this past weekend with people literally sleeping on the streets!

Well it was less than 5 minutes before the very first iPhone 6 customer tried to open his box to see his new phone, that it went crashing to the floor. Also, in less than one week this very expensive phone is now being reported that it is bending when carried in your pocket! 

All of the hype, sleeping on the street, long lines, expense and lofty expectations...all of this for a phone? Why do we get this so twisted?

If we have expectations in "things", we only guarantee our frustration. However, when we put our expectations; our hope; our dreams; and our trust in Christ, we will never be disappointed, left wanting, or let down. Question: Who's in line for redemption? Who's in line for forgiveness? Who's in line for righteousness? Who's in line for Jesus?

Be blessed by making the right decision instead of disappointed by making a wrong decision.

And He (Jesus) said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” (Luke 12:15 NKJV)

Sincerity

Tuesday's Truth: In order for us to make a difference doesn't necessarily mean that we have to be different, we just need to be sincere (free of deceit, hypocrisy or falseness). People are looking for those who are genuine, real, unmixed an unadulterated.

Today choose to live right and be sincere in your calling and relationship with God and watch God make a difference, not only in your life, but also in the lives of all of those connected to you.

Truth is, we are not the difference makers, God is!

Love Builds Up

Monday's Meditation: Love Builds Up!

1 Corinthians 8:1 says, "We know that we all possess knowledge. But knowledge puffs up while love builds up."

Think on this verse today on how Knowledge "PUFFS one up", then think of the opposite, that unlike knowledge, Love doesn't puff up, but it BUILDS ONE UP.

What does this verse say to you about knowledge and love?

God Will Do It

Tuesday's Truth: God Will Do It

Trust God with everything about you! If there is something that you are seeking, Trust God. If there is something that you are in need of, Trust God. If there is something that you trying to achieve in your personal life, family, or career...Trust God.

Don't be proud, obnoxious and arrogant...instead by polite, kind and confident.  Humble yourself in your situation and before God and at just the right time, God will promote you; lift you; and gift you for the next level living that He has already prepared for you! Be patient, your blessing is closer than you can imagine!

Truth is, He has done it for me and He'll do it for you!

"All of you, leaders and followers alike, are to be down to earth with each other, for God has had it with the proud, But takes delight in just plain people. So be content with who you are, and don't put on airs. God's strong hand is on you; He'll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; He is most careful with you." (1 Peter 5:5-7 (MSG)