Serving Others Makes ‘A Wonderful Life’
I’m way out of season here, but do you remember that movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life?” My husband and I watch it every Christmas snuggled up on the couch. I start getting misty-eyed right about the time Clarence, the guardian angel, jumps into the river, forcing George Bailey to save him. When the town comes
My Weapon
My favorite weapon in spiritual warfare is Kindness. If you don’t understand spiritual warfare, let me make it very simple: Whenever someone throws bitterness or negativity at you, throw Kindness back. It’s a much stronger weapon.
Who Gets Your Time?
Have you ever stopped to think about who or what gets the best part of you? I give a lot of time to things that deserve to be last on the list and very little time sometimes to the things that deserve to be first.
Repeat Daily
I will strive to find my identity in God, not in the work I do, the people I know, or the things I have. Repeat daily– or multiple times a day if your name is Nicole.
A Crowd or An Individual?
When Jesus was teaching, He didn’t see a crowd. He saw individuals. When we start looking at people through a lens that sees each person’s hurt, struggles and insecurities, we will be ready to love them and heal them as Jesus did.
You Love Me
God, help me to love you as much as you love me. I fall short in so many ways, but am thankful that you never hold it against me, and you are always willing to let me try again.
Explosive Blessings
I pray that you know God’s great love for you today through His explosive blessings on your circumstances. Amen. …And if you love the words “explosive blessings” as much as I do, read Joel Osteen’s book, I Declare. It’s a good one!
