BE BLESSED

Good Morning!

You know this is the time of the year when everyone feels so cheery and blessed. I mean even the meanest person takes a holiday during the Christmas Season.

As I look back on many years I can say that I am Blessed. I'm not Blessed because of the things, or because of my family or friends. I'm Blessed because I'm free. I'm Blessed because I have Joy that cannot be bought or bargained with. I'm Blessed because I have Peace and Love flowing like a river in my heart. I'm Blessed in Faith!

Friends, as you proclaim your Blessings this season include the characteristics of GOD that should be on full display. Jesus did not just die for those that loved him; he died for those that also prosecuted him.

Selah!

Luke 6 
20.Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
21. Blessed are you who hunger now,
for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.
22. Blessed are you when people hate you,
when they exclude you and insult you
and reject your name as evil,
because of the Son of Man.
23.“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.

Don't Give UP

Good Morning!

You know I never take the easy road and at times I'll say, "This is not what I signed up for," yet I continue to Press through. I press through because Quitting is not an option. I'm not hardwired to Give Up. In fact, I was created to persevere and to overcome all adversity with the joy of the Lord as my strength and his wisdom as my guide to ensure that I don't look like, sound like, or act like I've been through anything. We all were!

Friends, the circumstances of life are not supposed to rob you of your joy or your Faith. Instead, it is a tool to expose and strengthen the areas you are weak in, and then catapult you into your destiny.

The most difficult times in my life help me to gain significant distance and perspective which are needed to protect your blind side.

As you carry on this week and throughout the remainder of the year, "Declare that you will not Give UP on your Faith which is the heartbeat to your life!"

I'm praying for you.

Romans 5 Msg Bible

3-5 There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can’t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!