Change of direction...

Do not assume just because you had a setback means you have failed and have to change directions. Sometimes, we ourselves steer off the course that God had planned for us.

When we want His Will in our lives, He will redirect us and get us on the path we need to be on. Sometimes that will require Him to tear down some things we have built along the way in order for us to be equipped for the job ahead of us. 

We should always keep our hearts and minds open to God's Will for us. That way we will never be lost or off track for long. I pray that God will reveal His plan for your life to you and that you have the strength and courage to succeed in that plan.

Have a blessed day filled with awe and wonder, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home.

School is back in session....

Now that school is back in session, that means there will be a lot of excited children, harried parents, school buses and a lot more cars to deal with on the road. 

Take your time when traveling to work, school or where ever it is you have to be. If you are "stuck" behind a school bus that had to stop to pick up children, don't tap your steering wheel in frustration. 

This is the perfect opportunity to say a prayer for all of the children and the bus driver that they get to school safely and have a safe day in school! It doesn't matter if you do not have any school age children...all children need us to pray for them...it might just be the only prayers said for them!

I always put a hedge of protection and plead the blood of Y'shua over them and I encourage you to do the same. Times are so much different then when we went to school...and for most of us, even when our children went to school.

Have a blessed day filled with patience, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home.

Many members, one body

We are all one body of Christ. It does not matter if you are a Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal, Non Denominational or a Messianic believer. It does not matter if you call the Son of God Jesus or Y'shua. What matters is that you BELIEVE in the only Son of God. All the rest is semantics. 

There is one thing that I would like to stress. We should not judge others for the way they worship the One true God. We are often the reason many people stay away from church. They feel judged, looked down upon, they see the hypocrisy of our actions and they do not want to be a part of it. 

We were called to make disciples of everyone. That means teaching them to live the way Y'shua lived. To treat others the way He treated them. If we all do this, then people would see the true nature of Y'shua and would come running to Him.

Have a blessed and awesome day, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home.

Grace is...

Grace is not something that we can earn. It it the unmerited favor of God. God's Grace is based on His nature...not our behavior. 

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of Grace that we may find mercy and grace in time of need ~ Hebrews 4:16

The cycle of Grace is: It comes from God, our Father through His only Son, Y'shua (Jesus) to us through faith and then back to God via worship.

May the Grace of God pour freely over your lives and the lives of your loved ones. 

Have a blessed and Grace filled day, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home.

Procrastination

Have you ever put something off thinking you will do it later? Procrastination is choosing want over should. 

Preparation is the cure for procrastination. The heart must must be properly prepared to take on the task. Time is going to pass whether or not you choose to do something or procrastinate. The sad thing is that when the time passes you realize you could have accomplished that task had you started it when it presented itself to you.

We can procrastinate in many ways. Learning something new, changing a career, spending time with family and friends, taking care of our health and the list goes on.

We are not guaranteed time, we only have this moment to do something with. Is there something that you have put off, telling yourself you will do it later? Why not chase after it and do it now? It is never to late and the satisfaction of completing it will be an added bonus.

Have a blessed and productive day, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home. 

The mouth speaks...

If you ever want to know what is in your heart...just listen to the words you use. Our mouth reveals what is in our hearts. Listen to yourself when you speak so you are always aware of your heart motives. 

It is also a good idea to Listen to others carefully. It will help you understand who they are, what they think and feel and how to pray for them. People can always talk a good game however, the truth is always revealed in time. It is usually when we are pressured, stressed, angry or upset. That is when the heart is revealed the most.

Have a blessed and wonderful day, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home.

Potential vs Performance...

We all have potential...however, sometimes we just do not use all that we have. The very word mean possible apposed to actual, capable of being or becoming. That said, there is still something missing that will get us from potential to performance.

That would be action on our part. We have to take the initiative to step out and do our part. Although the battle was God's, David still had to throw the stone to kill Goliath! 

Always ask yourself, "What will it take to get me from where you are to where you want to be." Then take the necessary steps to get there. At times, we are our biggest obstacles. Be determined not to waste your potential.

Have a blessed and potential filling day, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home.

Princess Warriors...

This is for all you girls out there, for your daughters and your granddaughters. The kingdom of God does not only belong to the men. Therefore, we too must become warriors for the kingdom.

You are stronger than you think you are. God will never leave or forsake you. Trust in His promises, grab the reigns and take the lead. In the spiritual world you are just as strong as any man!

You can become a mighty kingdom warrior without compromising your femininity! When you put on the armor of God, bling it out if it makes you feel better...the armor is the most important thing you should wear each day - so wear it proudly.

Do not wait for change to come...BE the change. Remember, greater is He that is in you that he that is in the world. We have spiritual authority and we need to use that authority. We should be making disciples not just believers. We need to live our lives as an example of Y'shua's love. 

Have a blessed and beautiful day, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home!

Anyone remember Pharaoh?

I know that this message is going to upset some people...okay, many people. It is okay if you delete me as a friend or if you choose not to read anything else I write, that is your choice and I will respect it.

Let me start off by saying I am NOT against Muslims...I have many Muslim friends and their friendships are important to me! I am not against Obama either...I just do not agree with his decisions. I am talking in defense of Israel against radical Islamism/terrorism.

I cannot and will not stay silent when it comes to Israel! Israel are God's chosen people. He said He will bless those who bless her and curse those who curse her. We are clearly turning our backs on Israel in their time of need. 

Does anyone remember what happened to Pharaoh and the people of Egypt when they refused to listen to God? He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Just because we are living under His Grace does not mean He will overlook what we are or are not doing to His chosen people. He will avenge Israel as He has promised to do.

The United States has ALWAYS been a friend of Israel...I am appalled that our country is NOT standing with her now. Instead of the FAA warning the airlines not to fly into Tel Aviv, our Air Force should be flying in to protect Israel from their enemies! What has this country come to? As a Christian, as an American and as a Veteran...I am ashamed of this country!

I will continue to pray for the peace and protection of Israel and I urge you to do the same. Let God know where you stand. I do not care where this country stands...I will always stand with Israel and with God!

As always, have a blessed and wonderful day, my friend. May there always be Shalom in your heart and in your home.