Month: October 2025

Grace

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“Grace and peace to you from God and Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:2

As Gods precious children we have been chosen since before the world began by God to receive every personal blessing. Everything we will need to finish strong. That encompasses so many things because God is gracious. Elegance and beauty, effortless, pleasing and attractive, favor and goodwill, especially favors by our superior. Clemency and pardon, temporary immunity, freely given and unmerited favor of God, influence by the Holy Spirit to give strength, the virtue of excellence, one of the elect. Moral strength, royalty. Wow that is a lot of blessings. Those are all things that should be said about Gods children. I’m sure the world would love those things to be said about them but they don’t necessarily have Gods grace in their lives. But even though God is willing to do so much there is one thing he can’t do for us. That is to believe. Without believing it is impossible to please God and receive his blessings. The biggest blessing is when Jesus paid off our incredible debt with his blood so God could forgive us. He didn’t have to but he gladly did. For every single person God has called he would have died just for them alone. But there are millions. So many brothers and sisters that we may never get to know them all. No matter how far gone you think you are, if you were called by God he will keep working on you till you get it right. He has never lost one of his beloved. There is nothing we can do to be forgiven or nothing we do will keep us from being saved because God will get it done in his time. We have been washed in Christ’s blood. Whatever it takes he will do because he loves us so much. Some people he has to smack up the side of their head and say wake up, what are you doing? Because we are pretty stubborn at times. We also seem to think we have so much time to waste. But one minute we’re a kid and the next someone is calling us grandma. Life goes by fast.

Presence of God

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“Then Moses said to him, ‘If your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” Exodus 33:15

The presence of God is one of our most amazing gifts. If you have ever felt God with you all throughout your day you will never want to be without it. Knowing that you are not alone and that someone is there who loves you more than everyone and has the wisdom and power to make your life better is so comforting. When a mountain stands in my way and I start to worry, I know God’s got it under control. When problems arise I know I can talk to him and know he listens. When I am frustrated by my abilities, he gives me strength and wisdom to overcome. I can feel his wisdom, strength and joy all around me. I never want to be in charge because God does know me better than me. My way is not always the best way. Something I’ve come to realize is that people with different challenges such as birth defects, accidents, strokes, different handicaps and autism were given an extra dose of Gods presence to accomplish great and mighty things. He uses the weak to amaze the wise. I met someone with a handicap from birth who has learned to do great things and people like this can greatly touch lives for the glory of God. They may just be trying to get by day by day but their lives matter to others. Some have angels sent to them from God to let them know how much they matter and to give them strength. When you can’t do many things you rely on God and his presence spurs you on. Some day all of God’s children will be in the presence of God forever and what a great day that will be.

Pilgrimage

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What is pilgrimage? A long journey made to a sacred place. That describes this life we live very well. It can be a struggle and there are bound to be hurdles in our way. We need to keep our eyes on the prize just as Jesus did. We may not be facing the same problems Jesus did but we need just as much strength and wisdom as he needed. It is a very long road and there are winding turns and things that we can’t see coming and there are so many rocks in the road. But with the help we receive from our savior we can overcome. Each day there are new troubles and everyone has different troubles. But God promises that he will be with us each and every day helping us get through. Some problems don’t seem so bad but unless you have walked that way before you don’t know. Sickness, disease, handicaps and accidents can derail you when you least expect it. Learning to overcome each one takes time. You might be fine one day and are on top of the world. But you have something unexpected happen and you need to trust that God is already working out tomorrow’s difficulties. He is the only one in complete control of tomorrow and he does care very much for all of his creation. He only asks that we trust him because every hurdle does have an answer but sometimes it seems slow to come. God may tell you what the future holds but it is slow in coming and we can try to do it on our own strength but only God can get it done. Satan try’s to convince you that God doesn’t care and that you are on your own. Which of course is a lie. So which angel are you going to trust for your pilgrimage, the angel of darkness or the one who knows what is best for you and the one who created you?

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” Psalms 84:5

Needs Met

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“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

This is my God, he is very personal for everyone who knows him. He isn’t just a God, but the only true God who created heaven and earth and all that dwells in them. He wishes for you to trust him completely and rely on his faithfulness. It doesn’t matter what your needs may be, he is more than capable to meet them. Daniel in the lion’s den, or Israelites crossing the Red Sea. Wherever you need the mountain moved God is there. Are you facing something insurmountable well God knew it was coming yesterday and he is already working it out in his unique way. There is nothing that God cannot do or won’t do. Maybe you are faced with cancer and you are overwhelmed by the circumstances. He can miraculously heal you or you can grow stronger throughout the time you have it. He will give you strength and peace through it all. Even if he calls you home and your healing comes after you pass, you still will have no more pain, tears or grief. Living in perfection in paradise with Jesus forever is my heart’s desire and doesn’t sound bad. All of our needs are unique to our situations and everyone faces different giants. It depends on how God is working in your life and how he is growing you personally. Maybe you are raising a handicapped child. Well I know many handicapped individuals who are so different and special, sensitive and caring, and their families wouldn’t trade them for anyone because they are a blessing. I know someone who adopted several handicapped children from around the world and they are all so special and amazing. I am forced to live in a nursing home because I cannot care for myself at all. But I wouldn’t trade my life for any other because Jesus has become my best friend a gives me purpose. I still wake up every day ready to embrace the day and rejoice because it’s always a special day with Jesus. We can dwell on the problems or we can embrace the journey and it is up to us. I still wake up everyday to a new sunrise and new challenges to get through but I have help Evan if I sometimes get frustrated God will never leave me or forsake me and together we can overcome.