Friday, April 27, 2012

Path to Breakthrough

Sometimes life can be confusing. Roads, paths or ideas that we follow can come to a dead end, circle us back to where we started, or take us to a place where we are totally lost. Our efforts may lead us to nowhere or to too many places, where we become overwhelmed with too ideas or too many things to do. Chaos or stress sets in and we find ourselves weary and burdened.

But when we step back and yield to the Lord, we find His Loving Arms stretching out to us, welcoming us to come and rest in Christ, and be refreshed. And in those Everlasting Arms, Jesus begins to remove the confusion. He silences the storm and brings strength to our bodies. He quiets our thoughts and brings peace to our minds. And we begin to understand that its not what we do that makes a huge impact, but it's what He does when we yield to Him. He is able to straighten out our path. He is able to bring clarity to our minds. He is able to take the little that we have — our loaves and fishes — and multiply them to feed thousands, or strengthen the weary, or heal the sick. He is able to straighten out our path because He is the Path.


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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Refracting Shadows

The shadows laying flat on the ground are barely noticeable to those who walk by. Only the people who look down at the pavement become aware of their existence. But as the shadows reach the white garage door, they change direction. They stand up and reflects the glory of things yet to come.

What we are called to do may lay flat and hidden, like the shadows on the pavement that no one pays attention to. We may feel like our dreams are only shadows of things we cannot grasp, and that our talents are disregarded by others. But when we bring our hope and our calling into the light of Jesus Christ, He showers His grace upon us. He sets our dreams upright, so others can see them. He shows us that everything we do needs to rise up in the light of His love. God bends us toward success by reminding us that the good work He started in us, He will bring to completion as we trust, rejoice and yield to Him.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Be Filled With Joy!

Be filled with joy today. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the leaves sway in the breeze. The birds are singing, the grass is greening, the sky is clear and blue.

Be filled with joy today. Christ is for you, His love surrounds you, His Kingdom resides within. His grace is upon you, His blessings are on you. Reach out and gather them in.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Blooming in the Cold Spell

A cold spell blows in, and the joy of an early spring fades into the background. Frost lines the roof tops. Petals fall to the ground. New sprouts remain frozen in position, waiting for warmer days to come.

The change in weather causes us to place our summer clothes back in the closet, turn on the heat, and zip up our jackets. Our bodies feel cold again. But our spirits don't have to feel this way. There is an inner warmth, a deeper delight, and an awaiting zeal for life that is always ready to emerge and comfort us, no matter what our external circumstances.

When Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, the sun can shine in our hearts everyday. When we stand on God's promises, our spirit can blossom everyday. When we remember the Lord's faithfulness and trust in Him, growth can happen in every situation. For our joy comes not from what happens around us, but from the Kingdom of God that lives within us. Rejoice and be glad, for this is the day the Lord has made!

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Good Friday Tribute to Jesus Christ

They crucified Christ the third hour. Darkness covered the land from the sixth to the ninth hour. The ninth hour, He called out to the Father and gave up his spirit. At that moment, the curtain in the temple was torn from top to bottom. The earth shook and rocks split apart. Tombs were opened and holy people who had died came to life and appeared to many in the holy city.

Great is your love, Jesus Christ.

You thought of me, and took my place.
To free me from sin, by your kindness and grace.
Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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