You may be off work today or getting off a little early, but I wanted to remind you and the world that nearly 2,000 years ago Jesus was condemned to a prisoner’s death, tortured, and nailed to an old rugged cross….this is the reality of Good Friday and the reason why we celebrate Resurrection SONday (aka) Easter Sunday.

In short, Jesus’ death on the cross and resurrection means that nothing can ever separate you from His love. Therefore, I invite you to join me in spending some time reflecting on that truth today.

Pray we me:
Lord Jesus, because of Your selfless sacrifice, I never have to experience separation from our Heavenly Father and for that reason, I thank You! Your death created a way for me to be adopted into Your eternal family, and to be provided for and protected by You. Therefore, no matter what I face today and for the rest of my natural life, help me to remember that You are with me, and You gave up everything to rescue me and all of Your sons and daughters in this world. Lord Jesus, I gladly and unrestrictedly give You all the praise, honor, and glory that You rightfully deserve and I say all of this in Your holy and righteous name, Amen, Amen, and Amen!

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We belong to God and He is in control of this planet not to mention the entire universe (known and unknown). If you have been paying attention, our world is increasingly becoming more and more wicked and there’s absolutely nothing we can do about it, but continue fighting the good fight of faith (2 Timothy 4:7). The good news is that God’s Holy Spirit lives in us and He is more than enough! I John 4:4 declares, “But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”

God is in control, meaning God knows what is happening. The struggles we face never catches God off guard.

However, things can get a bit crazy when you believe God is not in control. I’m here to tell you like Maury Povich, “that is a lie”…from the enemy! Whenever it seems or appears the trouble(s) we face is bigger than we can handle, remember our God created the world and is still in control. God is all powerful, all knowing, and all capable. He isn’t just the God of sometimes, but the God of always and forevermore!

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#GodIsInControl

When you face difficulties in this life, and you will, don’t run from God, rather RUN TO HIM, praising and thanking Him for all you have in Him despite the difficulties and hardship you are experiencing.

I get it, life is hard (for all of us) and sometimes it seems like there’s one storm after another. Whether it be an illness, and temptation, a toxic person, or a hundred other things, life is full of storms. The thing we have to remember when riding out these storms is God. When I feel like I am being thrown one thing after another and I can’t take it anymore, I encourage myself to remember that God will not put me through anything that He can’t pull me through. Psalm 107:29 says, “He stilled the storm to a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed.”

This verse helps me remember that God is always in control, and He will carry me through anything I can’t carry myself through. All I have to do is have faith that does not waver during tough times, challenging seasons and/or circumstances.

If you or you know someone going through a plight, remind them or yourself that God will carry you through every storm and He will give you the strength to make it!

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#StormySeasons

Literally, God promises are too numberous to list, but what we can deduce from His exhaustive list is that “God’s promises are always ‘Yes’ in Christ and ‘Amen’ to the glory of the Father” (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Joshua 21:45 firmly establishes this truth: God keeps his Word. Not one of God’s good promises has ever failed, not before the time of Joshua, not after, and not now. Additionally, in the NLT Isaiah 55:10-11 says, “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.”

I know at times we may feel like God’s back in the day promises aren’t coming to past in our right now situation(s) however, scripture affirms time and time again that God never fails. We must remember in times of desperation, heartache, and grief that we may not be viewing God’s good and gracious purpose from our current vantage point.

Therefore, if you’re feeling hopeless and you believe that God has left you, I encourage you to take refuge in the pages of the Bible. God’s Word is indomitable, incorruptible, and infallible! It has stood the test of time and it still stands today and it will forevermore! It has been refined in the fire; it is pure, flawless, enduring, eternal, and empirically true. Let it be your shield. Let it be your source of hope, comfort, strength, and protection. Proverbs 30:5 says, “”Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him” and Jesus said in Matthew 24:35, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.”

As God’s children, we can unequivocally stand firm in our faith (Luke 1:37). God’s covenant with us is not going to fail. His Word is flawless, right, true. His promises can be fully trusted, no matter what our situations or circumstances may be.

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#GodWillNeverFail

So the Jewish leaders began harassing Jesus for breaking the Sabbath rules [by healing on the Sabbath]. But Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.” John 5: 16:17 NLT

God, I do thank You that when I sleep, you do not. Thank You for working on my concerns, answering my prayers, sustaining your world, and doing your work while I sleep as well as when I’m awake. I cannot comprehend it, but I am truly thankful that You are the God who alone is indefatigable. Father God, unlike me, You do not tire nor grow weary in doing what is good and what is righteous. I humbly recognize that all the good things I have in my life have come because of Your umerited grace and mercy. I am forever grateful and I praise You for who You are; not just for what You do. Thank for You saving, sustaining, protecting, and preserving me. In Jesus’ precious and powerful name. amrn and amen!

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I choose peace because I don’t know what tomorrow holds and I certainly can’t bring back yesterday today!

Which emoji reflects your heart today?

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#iChoosePeace

It’s not uncommon to think we know all we need to know and that we know what to do to successfully progress in our earthly and spiritual pursuits. But let’s be honest, a humble heart is more beneficial than a proud heart! Proverbs 16:18 admonishment confirms, “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.”

In contrast, the encouraging and humbling promise in Proverbs 3:25-26 says, “Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”

The bottom line is we really never know enough until we recognize that God alone knows it all. God is our confidence and He is quite more than the confidence we put into ourselves and others. Besides, the last time I checked God is the only being that is omniscient (all-knowing).

Ultimately, all guidance both naturally and supernaturally derives from His Word in everything we do and wherever we go; He is the One who keeps us on track. God will always protect us and empower us to advance on a level that far exceeds all expectations and not to mention human comprehension. Ephesians 3:20 also confirms, “Now unto Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”

That being said and in closing, there should be no doubt as to why we can boldly and faithfully trust that the Lord will be our confidence in all situations and circumstances!

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Jamie Anderson said, “Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.”

I can certainly relate to Jamie’s observation on grief. It has been 11 months since my embryonic twin left this earth, but it feels more like 11 plus years. However, thanks be to Jesus Christ I know our time a part grossly pales in comparison to the reunion and eternity that awaits us! Over the past 11 months I can truthfully and unequivocally say that not a day has gone by where I haven’t chatted with him, cried because I deeply miss him, smiled as I looked at his pictures and shared his memories on Facebook; and laughed at some of the fond memories we shared while you he still here with us! I still can’t believe that he is gone, but I continue to tell myself he is away on God’s business. My mind knows he is in a better place, where there is no pain. I understand that, I just wish I could fully explain it to my heart.

In God’s strength, I know we will get through this together because His word promises that He will comfort those who grieve and He is near to the broken-hearted. There is absolutely no way I could have gone this far (11 months) without the Lord on my side and for that I humbly give Him all the honor, praise, and glory that He rightfully deserves.

My beloved No-No, you will forever be missed until we can embrace each other again. The good news is I know that day is coming soon and that’s one of several reasons my heart rejoices despite the void that remains!

(I am sharing my heart to encourage others who are also presently processing grief and if that’s you, I want you to know God is with you too❤️‍🩹)

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