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Foggy days

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“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8 The past couple of days yard work has been the focus. Not that prayer isn’t present, it always is. I have been organizing my writing, reading but mostly getting the yard ready for winter. Yesterday my husband and I celebrated 43 years of marriage. This morning is foggy and it reminded me of the verse in 1 Peter. Faith is believing in the unseen. Like marriage it is a leap of faith, believing in the unseen…the future. Knowing God walks with us, carry’s us when needed. Today celebrate those things you take on faith…for God is there walking with you, wrapping his loving arms around you when needed and even carrying you at times. Lord, we praise the morning, even foggy mornings. We ask that you continue to be part of our lives as through our life, what we do and what we say we intend to give glory and praise to you on th...
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The Road to Wisdo

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  Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition  “The parables of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel. To know wisdom, and instruction: To understand the words of prudence: and to receive the instruction of doctrine, justice, and judgment, and equity: To give subtlety to little ones, to the young man knowledge and understanding. A wise man shall hear and shall be wiser: and he that understandeth, shall possess governments. He shall understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:1-7   I wanted to take time to look at the book of Proverbs. It is an interesting book. Wisdom came from observing. Something, I don’t think we take enough time to do. Sit, listen and observe. Those are great qualities for Chaplains, Pastors and others to have. This book starts with why wisdom and instruction are important. The interesting point is tha...
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Be Good

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 Ephesians 1:15-19 “   Wherefore I also, hearing of your faith that is in the Lord Jesus, and of your love towards all the saints,   Cease not to give thanks for you, making commemoration of you in my prayers,   That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation, in the knowledge of him:   The eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know what the hope is of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.   And what is the exceeding greatness of his power towards us, who believe according to the operation of the might of his power” Paul liked to give praise to followers of Christ. I believe in positive affirmation. I think sometimes we should start with: I like how you do this…this is how I do this…you might think about that. I know there are multiple ways of accomplishing a task or living life. Positive affirmation upholds, acknowledges and preserves God’s image in each person. Today,...
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Lessons Learned

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 Ephesians 1:11-14 “In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ. In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s possession, to the praise of his glory.” We all have a purpose. Sometimes our purpose is the work we do every day. Sometimes the purpose is our passions outside of a job or career. If you talk to people, they will tell you all the unexpected twists their lives have taken. The ones who are successful, in the terms of Christ are those who have remained positive and used the opportunities to move forward toward what Christ has instore. Sometimes, I admit, I think I know better than God, take a path, and realized, (what...
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Good Works

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 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 Do you start your day with: Ok, Lord, I know you have prepared in advance good work for me, so today, help me to make sure I do the good work you have for me? Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are here on earth to do good works. You never know how the kindness you extend might change someone’s life. Doing good works is something that is in a Christians DNA because we are created in his likeness and image. Today, take a deep breath and do good works. God has paved the way for you, so no matter how difficult you got this! Lord thank you for the day and possibilities. Grant courage, vision and your loving arms wrapped around today on the path…
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Spirituality

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  “ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 What is spirituality to you? I know I have posed this question before, but I have been thinking about this a lot as I research. For me it is my heart’s passion. It could be money, it could be family, as there are a lot of things to capture the heart’s passion. My passion, where my heart is, is my relationship with God. Yes, my family is my passion, but first comes my love, my drive for a deeper relationship with God.   My spirituality is the Spirit of God. Today’s passage reminds me that people will know this through the “fruit” of that heart’s passion. So, if I’m not full of love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control remind me to go back and dig deeper with God to ensure these are my actions or fruits on the path…
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Walk by Faith

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In the realm of faith, there are those who live to the letter of the “law.” Yet, it is important to remember Galatians 3:12-14: “The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.” Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.” He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.” It is through FAITH, not laws that will save us and bring us closer to all that God has to offer. God walks with us and will guide us. Yes, at times we are reminded that we are not being the reflection of God through our choices and actions, but by faith we know to ask for forgiveness, more on and dig deeper into our relationship with God. Lord today we thank you for the new day. Bless our day, and grant us courage to walk by faith not by sight on the...
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