Psalm 143:10, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”
God is love, and God is Truth. As Christians, we should allow ourselves to be guided by His love and truth as we go through this life. God’s definition of love, often differs from the worlds. And of course truth, has become whatever people want it to be. Whatever makes them feel good is deemed to be true. However, God’s Word does not change based on our feelings. He will lead us on level ground, but we must be willing to follow Him.
John 10:27 NIV, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
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The love and truth that is found in Christ is priceless. It is imperative that we listen to Him, so that we will not be lead astray by the deception of the world. As the old hymn says, “On Christ the solid rock I stand. All other ground is sinking sand.” May you walk in the joy of God’s love and truth, and stand firm knowing that as you follow Christ, His faithfulness to you will never end.
Over the last several weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with a few new bloggers. Their posts (and our exchange of comments) have been such a blessing to me. I recommend that you visit their blogs, and support them on their blogging journey. I know you too will be blessed as I have been. God is truly using them for His glory. ❤️😊❤️
✝️Dante @ Putting God First Ministry – Dante blogs about how trusting Jesus has changed his life, and has helped him to overcome his substance abuse addiction. It’s an inspiration to read about how God is working all things together for good in his life. Keep serving God and, Don’t Believe The Hype.
✝️Brenda @ Beauty For Ashes – Brenda’s blog inspires us to go deeper in our relationship with Jesus and grow in our faith. She reminds us that in Him all things are made new, and that His plans for us are perfect. No matter what, He Remains.
✝️Kim @ Beyond My Limitations – Kim blogs about how her faith in Jesus helps her to live in victory even though she has a physical disability. Regardless of any challenges we face, she encourages us to have, The Mind Of A Champion.
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Psalm 25:3 NIV, “No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame…”
Proverbs 8:11 NIV, “for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.”
Wisdom truly is a precious gift from God. He promised to give it to us when we ask Him for it (James 1:5). Godly wisdom gives us the insight we need to make decisions that will honor God, and keep us on the right path. His wisdom will help guide us through life.
Nothing can compare to the wisdom God gives us. It far exceeds our natural understanding. Godly wisdom allows us to see God’s truth and choose God’s truth in all circumstances. Ask God for wisdom, and trust Him to freely give it to you.
AHUGEthank you toThe Holliman’s! They both nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. 🎉🎉 I appreciate both of your blogs, and the inspiration you both bring to trust Jesus Christ. ✝️ Mr. Holliman also blogs about being healthy and shares healthy, delicious recipes. 🥕🥬🍉 Check out their blogs at:
Rules: • Thank the person who nominated you and provide a link back to him/her. • Answer the 11 questions provided by the blogger who nominated you. • Nominate 11 other bloggers and ask them 11 new questions. • Notify the nominees by commenting on one of their blog posts. • List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo on your post.
☀️Mr. Holliman’s Questions to me:
1)What is your favorite book? Why?
I’ve read so many good books, but one of my favorites is “When Women Say Yes to God” by Lysa Terkeurst. It has many inspiring stories of having faith in God.
2)Do you have any pets?
No
3)How long have you been blogging?
2 years, but diligently for the last year
4)What is your favorite 2 quotes about faith?
“Faith is trusting God when you do not understand.” AND from Corinthians, “For we walk by faith and not by sight.”
5)Have you ever made your own herbal tea?
No
6)What is your favorite disaster movie? If any
I’m not sure exactly what is classified as a disaster movie, but I did used to watch a show on the Smithsonian Channel called Air Disasters. It was about discovering why plane crashes had occurred and what the FAA did to fix the problems.
7)Do you think the government is going in the right or wrong direction?
Sometimes they are right, sometimes they are wrong so we have to keep praying for our government officials.
8)What is your favorite health food that you cook or buy?
My favorite vegetable is brussel sprouts. I eat a banana almost everyday. I also have come to like Tofu, it’s very versatile.
9)What is you favorite fruit?
Pineapple
10)Have you ever been hiking in the snow?
No
11)Do you like taking walks?
Yes! I love to go for walks.
☀️Mrs. Holliman’s questions to me:
1)What inspires you to wake up every morning?
The fact that God’s mercies are new everyday and knowing that He is faithful and He will take care of me.
2)What is your purpose for your blog?
To inspire others to Draw Closer to Christ.
3)Do you like to talks walks or jogs?
I love going for walks.
4)What is the most important thing to you when it comes to family?
Showing love because relationships are built on love.
5)Have you ever took a trip and got stuck there because of the bad weather?
Yes. I was on my way to Charleston SC for my cousins funeral in 2015. We got stuck at the Atlanta GA airport for 8 hours due to bad weather throughout the South.
6)Does it snow where you live?
No. There is no snow in sunny Florida, but I did live in Michigan for 11 years and there was a lot of snow there.
7)What makes you want to keep writing?
Jesus. I have a desire to share Him with others.
8)Do you like to ride horses? If so, have you?
No. I’ve never ridden a horse.
9)What is your favorite type of birds?
Cardinals are pretty. Birds are beautiful creatures in general. When you take time to admire them you can see many colors and designs.
10)What month was you born?
February
11)What is your favorite place to eat pasta?
Carrabbas Italian Grill (although I love the salad and breadsticks at Olive Garden).
I nominate the following, if you choose to participate…🥰
Isaiah 43:1-2 ESV, “….Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
Fear not! God is with you through it all. He has promised to never leave your side. He will not allow you to be overtaken by evil when you keep your hand in His. Every tribulation that you must endure, He will strengthen you to do so. In your weakness, His strength is made perfect. He is upright and just in all His ways. His wisdom far surpasses our limited understanding.
He loves you with an everlasting love and He will never fail you. No matter what you are going through, He is still God and He knows your name.
Psalm 150:6 NIV, “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.”
For some reason, when I read this verse, the first thing that came to my mind was butterflies. I wanted to know how they breathe. Per http://www.butterflywebsite.com, “Adult butterflies, as well as caterpillars, breathe through a series of tiny openings along the sides of their bodies, called “spiracles.” From each spiracle, a tube called a “trachea” carries oxygen into the body.”
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We, along with butterflies, have breath in our bodies. We were created to give praise to our God. I heard someone once say that, “Praise is our way in, but it’s also our way out.” No matter where we find ourselves, praise will always lift us higher. It reminds us of God’s authority and greatness. It also reminds us of our purpose and puts things into perspective for us.
Everything we say and do should glorify and honor the Lord Jesus Christ, and give Him praise! Let everything that has breathe praise the Lord!
Hebrews 4:12 NLT, “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”
We have our way of thinking and God has His. As we grow in the knowledge of His Word, we should desire to abandon our own agenda, and our own way of thinking and follow His. His Word transforms us. It causes us to see things through His eyes and understand His perspective. His Word is alive and powerful. It exposes deception and speaks everlasting truth.
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The Holy Spirit is always working to bring us into truth. As He refines our hearts, we must be willing to obey His instructions and make the necessary changes. Growing in Christ, means we will outgrow sinful ways and relationships that are not of Him. In order to accomplish what He wants us to accomplish, we must let go of what is not pleasing to Him, no matter how uncomfortable letting go may be.
Sometimes the things we are doing may not be sinful. They may be good things, but they are still not God’s plan for us. The ”good” things and people that seem harmless, can end up being the biggest hindrances in our walk with God. So we must let them go and move on. Otherwise we will not walk in our God given purpose.
God is always trying to take us to higher places in Him. But when He calls us, we must be willing to trust Him, take action and go.
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