The ONLY time to talk about the past...

When we start praising God for what things He has already done, we activate faith in our lives to believe that He is can and will do things in our current situations!
We serve a GREAT God who does GREAT things!! Be encouraged that He is For you and has all the power, ability and might to meet EVERY need!!

Psalm 150:2 Praise him for his acts of power,praise him for his magnificent greatness!

He has already said it... did you hear Him?

God, through His word has already spoken everything we need. The bible is jammed packed with promises that apply to our everyday lives. There is NO issue that we face that His Word doesn't cover or have an answer for. Every word that He ever spoke is pure truth, it is vital that we grab onto His words and not let go, believe that what he said is true and start claiming those promises for our lives!!

Isaiah 55:11 So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

Tired vs. Weary...

There is a difference between being tired and being weary.
Tired~ You've taken on the day or week and you need rest. Your day to day tasks have taken a toll, you need to sleep or relax to gather back strength.
Weary~ You've taken on the weight of your life and at times the world. You are burnt out, wore out and spun out.
At times Christians feel like if they aren't "worn out" working for the Lord then they haven't accomplished anything, this couldn't be further from the truth. He has never asked us to do anything in our own strength...He is our constant source and everything we need! There are no Lone Rangers in the kingdom of God!
Get rested up so you don't try and carry what God has told you He would!! :)

Galatians 6:9 So let's not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don't give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.

Don't Focus on Being a Christian...

Don't live each day trying to be a christian - but live each moment striving to be like Jesus!! He is the difference. When we pattern our lives and who we are after Him, Christianity is the result. If we strive to follow the pattern of Christianity, then we can get caught up in what we think we are supposed to do, what others think, what others expect...

John 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.

Think about what you think about!

God gave us our emotions to enjoy life with! We must be careful though, they can also work against us and control our lives. If we are constantly being led by our emotions and feelings then we become "flighty" Christians with no grasp on truth. It is VITAL that we renew our minds (our thoughts, feelings and emotions) DAILY by the Word of God. Start speaking what He says not what you feel!

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].

A Game Changing Exchange

I can't wrap my brain around the fact that an absolutely perfect God, stepped out of heaven and onto a sin filled planet to take our sin! Anything that you or I could ever do... His sacrifice covered it. What grace and mercy He has... it trumps any sin that would try and trip us up! Wow!! I am so thankful for forgiveness and for what He did for me!!

2 Corinthians 5:21 For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the righteousness of God [what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him, by His goodness]

You've Got the Power!!

The storms (issues and problems) that arise in our lives NEVER alarm God. He knows all, sees all and always has a way out! He has given us the ability, through our words to speak peace into our situations! Start telling things to settle down, to calm down and for peace and clarity to sweep in!

Matthew 8:23-27 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.
The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!”