Romans 8:38

"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love."


I am in a very beautiful place with the Lord Jesus Christ...and of course, I owe it all to him. He has been so patient with me and forgiving. It is amazing how great God's love is for His creation. I don't even have the words to describe what or how I feel.

Sometimes it takes alot of mistakes to realize the depth of the Lord's love and forgiveness. I have made tons of mistakes these past few years and yet the Lord has been right there for me all along.

I owe all that I am and ever hope to be to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He has never let me go and he has upheld me during my darkest moments. Yet, he allowed me to go to the lowest points for my own good. It was dark and painful but looking back, the greatest joy I have and will ever have is knowing he was right there.

Where are you today in your walk? If it is darkness, he is The Light. If it is loneliness, he is there and won't ever leave. And if you feel you're at the end, he is the very Beginning. Give it all to Jesus.

Amen

Psalm 118

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his love endures forever."

Take a moment on this Monday morning and simply thank the Lord for all He has done! It is to our benefit that we remember His great acts of kindness and deep mercy. When we clothe ourselves with thanksgiving first thing in the morning, it becomes like a thick armor against the things of this world that seek to penetrate and destroy our spirit!

I am thankful that I am healthy, have a roof over my head, and have an awesome family. We all go through stuff but I am still grateful.

Lately, my oldest son has been riding my last nerve! He has a lot of testosterone flowing through his body and I guess every now and then he forgets who I am. Quite sadly, I enjoy reminding him of who I am more often than not LOL. But it's robbing my peace. I can't have that in my life. I must have peace and not strife.

So along with my thankful heart today I'm going to CHOOSE to focus on the great things about my son. He is helpful, funny, loving, kind, and for the most part, respectful. I choose to see the good in him and to bring every negative thought captive to Jesus. No one is perfect and he needs an understanding ear as he goes through these threshing years as a teen.

What about you? What will you be thankful about today? And what will you PURPOSELY choose to ignore that has been having a negative effect in your life? God bless us all in our journey to seek Him and draw closer.

Blessings!

Hurricane Irene

Ay yai yai. What a monster storm that swept through our area, as well as the East Coast. From Virginia up to Vermont...my, my, my what a disaster. Add to that an earthquake that hit our area (originated in Virginia) right before the Hurricane came!!

What is Heaven speaking to earth these days? Could it be that the very words of our Lord Jesus Christ are beginning (like labor pains) to fall upon this earth? I tremble when I think of how close we are to the return of Jesus. Part awe and part fear..am I ready? Am I really ready?

Matthew 24:38-39

For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

I just want to be found ready. I don't want to be like the virgins that lacked oil in their lamps. I want to be found ready!! (I hear that song in the back of my mind..)

I have slipped these past years. My prayer to the Lord is to give me the hunger and the desire for His Kingdom. I am not backslidden, thank God, but I have allowed the stuff of life a seat in my world. This cannot continue. With the Lord's help, I will get back on track. I think I had to get to this place so that I can be reminded (and HUMBLED) to remembering who it is that really gets all the GLORY for the anointing upon my life. It is YOU LORD!! ONLY YOU!!!

Please remember all our brothers and sisters that have suffered devastating losses and are displaced right now.

God bless!

Sis Anna