Clumsy and Forgiven

After this prayer, the building where they were meeting shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they preached God's message with boldness. -Acts 4:31 My prayer on this election day is that we can all begin on our knees, worshipping the ruler over all the earth. May we begin in prayer, so that we too may be bold and courageous in Christ. May we all keep our eyes on the King, the maker of heaven and earth. May we all be filled with the holy spirit to proclaim His name with boldness! For he reigns! The victory is His no matter who gets the vote! May we proclaim his name and all that he is from every rooftop! May His light shine through each of us on this beautiful day!  May his words be spoken through each of us! May his message shake the earth where we are standing! May his courage replace our fears, may his words replace our doubts, may he open the eyes of our hearts, so that we can see, speak, and sing his praises! May we stand with arms high and hea

Song of my day today!  I hope you enjoy  too!

The Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need. -Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd. As shepherd, he tends to his flock. When one sheep is lost, he leaves the entire flock, for that one lost sheep. Today, I'm thinking about a particular lost sheep. My human self judges, thinks, and says, "Really? Is she worth it? She's made the choice! She chose her road, her path! She's hurt so many, and continues to cause pain! Then, the strangest thing happened...I'm reminded of the Shepherd finding me, the lost sheep, found in my own destruction,  in my intentional decisions. Found, where others would leave me to die. For that's what I deserved. But my amazing Savior and Shepherd, gave me grace. He placed his yoke, and his arms around me, guiding me, leading and loving me back to Him. We too are to follow his lead, his direction, and his example. Is there someone that has been divinely placed in your path or on your heart? A lost sheep, a sheep that is waiting, rebe

"Commit everything you do to the Lord.  Trust Him and He will help you.  -Psalm 37:5 Commit everything...everything, every step, every single step.  Life is a roller coaster.  I will say it again and again.  There are ups and downs,  twists and turns.  There are also many steps in the journey of life.  We have the easy steps, that we tend to run, skip, jump, or set the cruise control through!  And then, there are the tougher steps, that we start to 'feel the burn' as we begin the  incline of the mountain.  And then, there are the treacherous steps that we feel incapable to take.  Those steps that we seem too weak to even place one foot in front of the other.  However, the best part of it all is, you are not alone.  You have the Maker of the mountains, the trees, the earth, and all that is in it, right there to help.  You my friend, are not required to do it on your own. In fact, you should not even try to do it on your own.  So often, through the easy steps, we run ahe

I cried out, "I'm slipping!" And your unfailing love O Lord supported me. When doubts filled my mind,  your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Psalm 94:18-19 You do not have to have it all together. Give up your dreams of perfection. The control that you're holding on to is the same weight that's drowning you in the waters that you were just walking on. The doubt, fear, and distrust come as you are self-reliant and distracted, doing it your own way. Lay it down! For The One with unfailing love, grace and mercy is right there to lift you up, and wrap his arms around you in an embrace that will heal the brokenness and alleviate your fears and doubts. The hand that has given you the victory is the same hand that is holding you now. Lay it all down and rest in that victorious hand of his. He's got you! You are not alone! You need not fear! Be still, stand firm, in the embrace of your father! Allow him to replace those fears and doubts with peace and joy. Al