I love the scripture in Matthew 18 about the man having a hundred sheep and if one of those sheep became lost how he would leave the ninety-nine others on the hillside and go and find that one sheep that was lost.
"How think ye? If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep than of the ninety and nine which went not astray." Matthew 18:12,13.
How beautiful and sweet. This is how our Jesus is. He loves us so much and does not want any of His children to perish. When we are lost, He will seek us and find us, forgive us and bring us back into His fold. Praise God! I am so thankful and grateful that He loved me enough and saw me as a sheep worth saving.
If you are that one sheep I want you to know today that Jesus loves and cares about you. We have all gone astray in our walk with the Lord but the heart of our Shepherd-Jesus Christ-has a heart of compassion and care. He wants to bring you home back under His care. Will you let Him be your Shepherd?
Love in Christ,
Tera
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Give Me This Mountain!
Life seems to be giants and mountains that we continually have to face.
There is a lesson in Joshua 14:6-12 that talks about Caleb, his faith in God, how he followed God wholeheartedly and even in his old age he was able and willing to take on a mountain because he knew God would provide what he would need. His trust had been in the Lord when he was younger, and now that he was older he knew God would give him the strength and boldness he needed to accomplish his purpose. Caleb always had a confident attitude of trust in the Lord. It's almost like you can hear him say, Bring it on! Give me this mountain! I know the giants are there, but I also know the Lord will be with me.
"Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims (the giants) were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said." Joshua 14:12
Lord God, help us to live our lives with the faith of Caleb. When we are following You wholeheartedly every step of the way, we can face any giant and the tallest mountain in front of us with confidence, boldness, courage, and strength. You are always with us and are all powerful!
Thank You, Father. In Jesus name. Amen
Love in Christ,
Tera
There is a lesson in Joshua 14:6-12 that talks about Caleb, his faith in God, how he followed God wholeheartedly and even in his old age he was able and willing to take on a mountain because he knew God would provide what he would need. His trust had been in the Lord when he was younger, and now that he was older he knew God would give him the strength and boldness he needed to accomplish his purpose. Caleb always had a confident attitude of trust in the Lord. It's almost like you can hear him say, Bring it on! Give me this mountain! I know the giants are there, but I also know the Lord will be with me.
"Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims (the giants) were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said." Joshua 14:12
Lord God, help us to live our lives with the faith of Caleb. When we are following You wholeheartedly every step of the way, we can face any giant and the tallest mountain in front of us with confidence, boldness, courage, and strength. You are always with us and are all powerful!
Thank You, Father. In Jesus name. Amen
Love in Christ,
Tera
Monday, October 29, 2018
Cast Down, But Not Destroyed
"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:7-9
As the scripture says, we are troubled on every side. To me, this means everything. Every situation, every problem, every pressure, every anxiety, every sickness, every fear, etc., etc., etc. Whether you are a Christian or not, the problems are there for all of us. But what else does the scripture say? We may be troubled, but we are not distressed. Perplexed, but we are not desperate. Persecuted, but God has not forsaken us. We may be cast down and even get knocked down, but we are not knocked out! We have the treasure of Christ living in us. We may be frail and broken, but we have His infinite power in us that is more significant than our own, and this strengthens us to keep on keeping on!
When life looks hopeless, God is our hope. "When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. On CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I stand, all other ground is sinking sand."
Love in Christ,
Tera
As the scripture says, we are troubled on every side. To me, this means everything. Every situation, every problem, every pressure, every anxiety, every sickness, every fear, etc., etc., etc. Whether you are a Christian or not, the problems are there for all of us. But what else does the scripture say? We may be troubled, but we are not distressed. Perplexed, but we are not desperate. Persecuted, but God has not forsaken us. We may be cast down and even get knocked down, but we are not knocked out! We have the treasure of Christ living in us. We may be frail and broken, but we have His infinite power in us that is more significant than our own, and this strengthens us to keep on keeping on!
When life looks hopeless, God is our hope. "When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. On CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I stand, all other ground is sinking sand."
Love in Christ,
Tera
Friday, October 26, 2018
Because He Lives
"Because He Lives" was written in 1971 by Gloria and William J. Gaither. This beautiful hymn was awarded the recognition of Gospel Song of the Year in 1974. I love this hymn and the words because it is a hymn of hope. No matter what we are facing, or the uncertainty of this world, we can face tomorrow because Jesus lives and we know He holds the future.
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus;
He came to love, heal and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives;
But greater still the calm assurance:
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
And then one day, I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain;
And then, as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory, and I'll know He lives!
Chorus
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus;
He came to love, heal and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives;
But greater still the calm assurance:
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
And then one day, I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain;
And then, as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory, and I'll know He lives!
Chorus
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!
Love in Christ,
Tera
Tera
Thursday, October 25, 2018
God's Handiwork
How many of you saw the full moon last night? It was absolutely beautiful!
Lately, I have been able to see some of God's handiwork through breathtaking sunsets, and stunning sunrises either with my own eyes are pictures that someone captured and posted on Facebook. The majestic colors and unique designs that God puts in the sky for us to see every day reminds me of just how big and amazing our God is.
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth His handiwork." Psalms 19:1
God's handiwork is magnificent. Each one of us is the result of the personal handiwork of God. He carefully formed and created us. He does the same for the moon, sunsets, and sunrises. Everything God creates is His wonders and is there for us to see and admire.
Today, take some time to look around you and see the beauty in all that God gives us and then give Him thanks and the glory for it.
Lately, I have been able to see some of God's handiwork through breathtaking sunsets, and stunning sunrises either with my own eyes are pictures that someone captured and posted on Facebook. The majestic colors and unique designs that God puts in the sky for us to see every day reminds me of just how big and amazing our God is.
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth His handiwork." Psalms 19:1
God's handiwork is magnificent. Each one of us is the result of the personal handiwork of God. He carefully formed and created us. He does the same for the moon, sunsets, and sunrises. Everything God creates is His wonders and is there for us to see and admire.
Today, take some time to look around you and see the beauty in all that God gives us and then give Him thanks and the glory for it.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Tera
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Joy Comes In The Morning!
Are you at the end of your rope? You feel exhausted, frustrated, and overwhelmed? Your problems are overcoming you instead of you overcoming them? Well, let me tell you some good news. Joy comes in the morning! "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Psalm 30:5
Most of us have had those nights of weeping. Our minds are clouded with everything that has happened that day or maybe has been happening for months. Whatever the reason it has left us discouraged, depressed and feeling alone. But we are not alone. We turn to God in our weeping and give our problems entirely over to Him. He cares and has compassion for us and is the only one that can take our struggles-each and every one of them- and turn them into joy and peace.
Today is a new day, new joy, new hope and new mercies from God. Whatever problem you are going through or dealing with do not let it consume you. Give them over to the Lord. "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22,23.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Most of us have had those nights of weeping. Our minds are clouded with everything that has happened that day or maybe has been happening for months. Whatever the reason it has left us discouraged, depressed and feeling alone. But we are not alone. We turn to God in our weeping and give our problems entirely over to Him. He cares and has compassion for us and is the only one that can take our struggles-each and every one of them- and turn them into joy and peace.
Today is a new day, new joy, new hope and new mercies from God. Whatever problem you are going through or dealing with do not let it consume you. Give them over to the Lord. "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22,23.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Conscience vs Holy Spirit
Conscience: an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.
Each one of us has a conscience we are born with it...believers and nonbelievers. We are not born with the Holy Spirit. We receive the Holy Spirit at the point of salvation and have accepted the Lord Jesus as our Saviour.
Our conscience helps us to decern good from evil, but the Holy Spirit is our counselor and will give us the tug on our heart that warns us. Do not go there! Watch out! Be careful! It is up to us to heed that tug or ignore it. The Holy Spirit will always warn us to watch out for things that will harm us and destroy our character. It is given to us for protection. It directs our thoughts, words, actions, motives to be more like Christ.
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13.
God is faithful. God is our strength. God is our salvation.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Each one of us has a conscience we are born with it...believers and nonbelievers. We are not born with the Holy Spirit. We receive the Holy Spirit at the point of salvation and have accepted the Lord Jesus as our Saviour.
Our conscience helps us to decern good from evil, but the Holy Spirit is our counselor and will give us the tug on our heart that warns us. Do not go there! Watch out! Be careful! It is up to us to heed that tug or ignore it. The Holy Spirit will always warn us to watch out for things that will harm us and destroy our character. It is given to us for protection. It directs our thoughts, words, actions, motives to be more like Christ.
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13.
God is faithful. God is our strength. God is our salvation.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Monday, October 22, 2018
There Is Power In Our Words
Our words should always be uplifting an edifying. "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the heavens." Ephesians 4:29
Before we speak, think. Will the words I am about to say help them or harm them? Our words to others are so important, it's like a vitamin or supplement to their heart and soul. "Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones." Proverbs 16:24. Look at it this way...if they were thirsty, we would surely give them a drink, right? So why do we not want to help their soul? There is power in our words. Every word we speak impacts others so let's make it a beautiful and graceful impact.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Before we speak, think. Will the words I am about to say help them or harm them? Our words to others are so important, it's like a vitamin or supplement to their heart and soul. "Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones." Proverbs 16:24. Look at it this way...if they were thirsty, we would surely give them a drink, right? So why do we not want to help their soul? There is power in our words. Every word we speak impacts others so let's make it a beautiful and graceful impact.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Friday, October 19, 2018
The Same God
Have you ever thought how incredible and amazing it is that we can put our trust in God? The same God that created the heavens and the earth and who promises to hold our hand, watch over us, and help us every single day.
"For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."
Isaiah 41:13
All of us have family and friends that we can turn to when we need a helping hand, pray with us about a situation, and that will encourage us when we need it. But knowing that we have God, the God that created everything, the God that created you and me, the God that we read about in our Bible, promises to hold our hand and help us. What a beautiful promise!
Father, help us to always be thankful for WHO You are in our lives. WHAT You can do in our lives. And HOW big You are in our lives. All that we are and have comes from You. Your power and promises are incredible! Thank You for loving us and caring about us this much. In Jesus name. Amen
Love in Christ,
Tera
Isaiah 41:13
All of us have family and friends that we can turn to when we need a helping hand, pray with us about a situation, and that will encourage us when we need it. But knowing that we have God, the God that created everything, the God that created you and me, the God that we read about in our Bible, promises to hold our hand and help us. What a beautiful promise!
Father, help us to always be thankful for WHO You are in our lives. WHAT You can do in our lives. And HOW big You are in our lives. All that we are and have comes from You. Your power and promises are incredible! Thank You for loving us and caring about us this much. In Jesus name. Amen
Love in Christ,
Tera
Thursday, October 18, 2018
We Are Never Alone
In this life, we are not promised rose gardens, a bowl of cherries, or a life of easiness. Most of the time it is more like struggles, pits, and thorns.
What we are promised is that we have a God that cares about us and we can cast every burden over to Him, and He will help us and give us rest. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. God also promises us that we do not have to fight our battles alone, afraid, and troubled. "...Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's." 2 Chronicles 20:15b
None of us can understand why we have to go through so many trials and tribulations. Some say it makes us stronger and in some ways, I believe it does. It increases our faith and our trust in God. The one promise that I can claim and know I can depend on is that God is with me. He is also there for you to help and give you rest. It is God and I. It is God and you. We are never alone.
What we are promised is that we have a God that cares about us and we can cast every burden over to Him, and He will help us and give us rest. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. God also promises us that we do not have to fight our battles alone, afraid, and troubled. "...Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's." 2 Chronicles 20:15b
None of us can understand why we have to go through so many trials and tribulations. Some say it makes us stronger and in some ways, I believe it does. It increases our faith and our trust in God. The one promise that I can claim and know I can depend on is that God is with me. He is also there for you to help and give you rest. It is God and I. It is God and you. We are never alone.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Tera
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Be You!
Do you compare yourself to others? Do you wish that you were as smart, as talented, as rich, as attractive as someone else? We have all at one time or another either compared ourselves or wished we could be more like someone else. Right?
Comparing ourselves to others can affect our own self-esteem. When we begin to focus on and continue to focus on what we wish we looked like, or how smart we want to be then the strengths we do have, and the good and positive things about us become smaller and smaller. Our self-esteem grows negative, and we begin to feel depressed, suppressed and unworthy. God made us the way we are. He wonderfully designed each one of us."I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:14.
Be proud of who you are! Believe in yourself and live your life the way God designed you. Stop comparing yourself to others. Be You! Life is worth living so go and enjoy each day.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Comparing ourselves to others can affect our own self-esteem. When we begin to focus on and continue to focus on what we wish we looked like, or how smart we want to be then the strengths we do have, and the good and positive things about us become smaller and smaller. Our self-esteem grows negative, and we begin to feel depressed, suppressed and unworthy. God made us the way we are. He wonderfully designed each one of us."I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:14.
Be proud of who you are! Believe in yourself and live your life the way God designed you. Stop comparing yourself to others. Be You! Life is worth living so go and enjoy each day.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Life Is Too Short To Be Broken
There are so many around us today that are broken. We may not see it on the outside of them, but inside they are bruised, battered, and broken. Life has not been easy for some. I have been there, and some of you may be going through brokenness right now.
Our brokenness can come from just about anything. Health. Financial. Spouse or a relationship. Family. Children. Job. Whatever it may be, it leaves us weak and crying out to God for help. I am here to tell you that our God does hear our cry, He sees our tears and He can and will put a new song in our heart and soul if you let Him.
"I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord." Psalms 40:1-3
If you are broken today, please don't turn to the world for peace and repair. Turn to God. Let Him carry your burden and your brokenness. Let Him set your feet upon a rock, put a new and everlasting song in your heart, and then be blessed! Life is too short to be broken.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Our brokenness can come from just about anything. Health. Financial. Spouse or a relationship. Family. Children. Job. Whatever it may be, it leaves us weak and crying out to God for help. I am here to tell you that our God does hear our cry, He sees our tears and He can and will put a new song in our heart and soul if you let Him.
"I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord." Psalms 40:1-3
If you are broken today, please don't turn to the world for peace and repair. Turn to God. Let Him carry your burden and your brokenness. Let Him set your feet upon a rock, put a new and everlasting song in your heart, and then be blessed! Life is too short to be broken.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Monday, October 15, 2018
If Any Of You Lack Wisdom
Each one of us has had to make choices. Some are life-changing, some are difficult, some are minor but important, some are work related, and some are made daily concerning our family.
God wants us to learn how to choose well. When we face a difficult decision instead of asking God what His will is we pray for God to give us wisdom, knowledge, and judgment.
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given to him." James 1:5
"And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;" Philippians 1:9
We can't live in fear of making a wrong decision. When and If we pray about it, and we have asked God to give us wisdom and good judgment then we wait on Him. Do not rush making a decision. We keep our heart, mind, and soul following God, and being still and He will answer and bless us with the right choice and His will.
Love in Christ,
Tera
God wants us to learn how to choose well. When we face a difficult decision instead of asking God what His will is we pray for God to give us wisdom, knowledge, and judgment.
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given to him." James 1:5
"And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;" Philippians 1:9
We can't live in fear of making a wrong decision. When and If we pray about it, and we have asked God to give us wisdom and good judgment then we wait on Him. Do not rush making a decision. We keep our heart, mind, and soul following God, and being still and He will answer and bless us with the right choice and His will.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Friday, October 12, 2018
How Great Thou Art!
I love this beautiful hymn. It was written by Carl Boberg in 1885 and has been sung by many artists. It is a hymn of thankfulness, praise, and adoration. May we see daily how great our God is.
O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works Thy Hand hath made.
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration,
And there proclaim, My God, How Great Thou Art!
Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee:
How great thou art, How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee:
How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art!
Love in Christ,
Tera
O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works Thy Hand hath made.
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration,
And there proclaim, My God, How Great Thou Art!
Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee:
How great thou art, How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee:
How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art!
Love in Christ,
Tera
Thursday, October 11, 2018
The Best Is Yet To Come
We may think this life is good, but I believe the best is yet to come.
"But as it essential, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9
God's purpose for the life of His people is to see and remember that there is something much better for us. Everything we do in obedience to God and His Word is essential. How we live. How we act. How we treat others. We all have problems, pain, anxieties, and even the things of this world cause us concern. The key is how we deal and react to these things.
The Bible tells us that Jesus is preparing a place for us. We can only imagine what He has in store for us. So live each day for Him. Let us run with patience the race that is before us. Be active in our faith and our walk with the Lord and be ready to join Him when He returns. Will you be ready?
Love in Christ,
Tera
"But as it essential, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9
God's purpose for the life of His people is to see and remember that there is something much better for us. Everything we do in obedience to God and His Word is essential. How we live. How we act. How we treat others. We all have problems, pain, anxieties, and even the things of this world cause us concern. The key is how we deal and react to these things.
The Bible tells us that Jesus is preparing a place for us. We can only imagine what He has in store for us. So live each day for Him. Let us run with patience the race that is before us. Be active in our faith and our walk with the Lord and be ready to join Him when He returns. Will you be ready?
Love in Christ,
Tera
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Go Ye Therefore
Our purpose is to reach others for Christ and to change lives.
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:19,20
Jesus told his disciples to go and teach all nations and share the good news to others about His love for everyone. The disciples had been with Jesus, and they saw firsthand how He loved and cared for people. They saw Jesus perform miracle after miracle and give healing to the sick and show compassion to the hurting.
Today, we still see God's greatness and His love for us. We have either seen or heard of His miracles. As a Christian, we are His disciples, we are to "go ye therefore" and share the good news. The awesome thing is that Jesus has given us a promise in this scripture that He will be with us and give us the strength to accomplish what He is asking us to do. Will you tell someone about Jesus today and change their life?
Love in Christ,
Tera
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:19,20
Jesus told his disciples to go and teach all nations and share the good news to others about His love for everyone. The disciples had been with Jesus, and they saw firsthand how He loved and cared for people. They saw Jesus perform miracle after miracle and give healing to the sick and show compassion to the hurting.
Today, we still see God's greatness and His love for us. We have either seen or heard of His miracles. As a Christian, we are His disciples, we are to "go ye therefore" and share the good news. The awesome thing is that Jesus has given us a promise in this scripture that He will be with us and give us the strength to accomplish what He is asking us to do. Will you tell someone about Jesus today and change their life?
Love in Christ,
Tera
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
The Lord Is Good
"O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."
Psalm 34:8
I have seen the Lord's goodness. I have felt His presence, healing, and provision over and over. He provided for me before I even asked. He has given me strength in times of weakness. He blessed me with encouragement from family and friends when I was weary. I will praise Him forever. "I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name forever." Psalm 86:12
We are all blessed to be able to put our trust in the Lord, to look around and see His goodness, and to be able to put our future in His Hands. What a beautiful promise is Psalm 34:8. God and only God can bring good out of evil, peace out of fear, and order out of chaos.
How do we repay the Lord for all His goodness and blessings? We share them with others.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Psalm 34:8
I have seen the Lord's goodness. I have felt His presence, healing, and provision over and over. He provided for me before I even asked. He has given me strength in times of weakness. He blessed me with encouragement from family and friends when I was weary. I will praise Him forever. "I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name forever." Psalm 86:12
We are all blessed to be able to put our trust in the Lord, to look around and see His goodness, and to be able to put our future in His Hands. What a beautiful promise is Psalm 34:8. God and only God can bring good out of evil, peace out of fear, and order out of chaos.
How do we repay the Lord for all His goodness and blessings? We share them with others.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Monday, October 8, 2018
Lead Me In The Way Everlasting
I want my whole heart, soul, and life dedicated and living for God. I want Him to search my heart daily and to test my thoughts, words, actions, and motives and make sure they are pure and pleasing to Him.
"Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:23,24
We all have things that test us and/or challenge us. My most difficult and the hardest thing I have had to give over to God is relinquishing control. Whew! (I know my children can and will attest this) Listen, I am a work in progress! It is hard, it is painful and even heartbreaking at times. God is working on me and helping me daily to walk by faith.
Whatever your test or challenge is trust God with it and give it over to Him. He knows all. He holds the future. He has the plan to lead each one of us in the way everlasting.
Love in Christ,
Tera
"Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:23,24
We all have things that test us and/or challenge us. My most difficult and the hardest thing I have had to give over to God is relinquishing control. Whew! (I know my children can and will attest this) Listen, I am a work in progress! It is hard, it is painful and even heartbreaking at times. God is working on me and helping me daily to walk by faith.
Whatever your test or challenge is trust God with it and give it over to Him. He knows all. He holds the future. He has the plan to lead each one of us in the way everlasting.
Love in Christ,
Tera
Friday, October 5, 2018
Hello, This Is God
Hello, this is God. I will be handling ALL of your problems and concerns today. That's my job. Your job is to give them to me, and then to trust me. Have a great day!
I have this saying in my devotional blog book that I see every day as I am working on my blog. It reminds me that GOD is in charge and He can handle anything I have going on today. All of my anxieties, concerns, health issues, whatever it is, God can deal with it.
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Philippians 4:6
I know it is easier to read and say than to do but we need to remember our God is much bigger than any problem we have. Try it today. Give it all over to Him, thank Him for handling it, and trust Him.
Have a blessed and great day!
Love in Christ,
Tera
I have this saying in my devotional blog book that I see every day as I am working on my blog. It reminds me that GOD is in charge and He can handle anything I have going on today. All of my anxieties, concerns, health issues, whatever it is, God can deal with it.
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Philippians 4:6
I know it is easier to read and say than to do but we need to remember our God is much bigger than any problem we have. Try it today. Give it all over to Him, thank Him for handling it, and trust Him.
Have a blessed and great day!
Love in Christ,
Tera
Thursday, October 4, 2018
How Beautiful Upon The Mountains
I have had the blessing of being in the mountains these last few days, and I can tell you they are beautiful and very refreshing! They are majestic in every way, calming and peaceful.
Isaiah 52:7 "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace: that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!"
Most of the news today is saddening. It is about bitterness, crime, hate, killings, accusations, destruction and fear. Wouldn't it be nice to hear the good news of peace, joy, and comfort? No one speaking about hostility or conflict.
This verse in Isaiah is speaking of sharing tidings of good. As a Christian, we have the good news to share and should be sharing it. There are still so many people that need to know about Jesus Christ and that He loves and cares about them. Will you be one of those that will start sharing the good news about Jesus and speak of the peace that He can give to those who desperately need it?
Love in Christ,
Tera
Isaiah 52:7 "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace: that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!"
Most of the news today is saddening. It is about bitterness, crime, hate, killings, accusations, destruction and fear. Wouldn't it be nice to hear the good news of peace, joy, and comfort? No one speaking about hostility or conflict.
This verse in Isaiah is speaking of sharing tidings of good. As a Christian, we have the good news to share and should be sharing it. There are still so many people that need to know about Jesus Christ and that He loves and cares about them. Will you be one of those that will start sharing the good news about Jesus and speak of the peace that He can give to those who desperately need it?
Love in Christ,
Tera
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Stepped Out In Faith
When we look back in the scriptures, there are so many examples of those who stepped out in faith despite their fears, and one that speaks to me is Genesis 22:1-18. Abraham was the best example of stepping out in faith, and God tested his faith beyond belief.
God asked Abraham to take his son, Isaac, his only son, that he loved, and to give him up as a sacrifice. Abraham trusted and feared God and stepped out in faith and obedience. He left that morning taking Isaac to the place God had told him to go. Abraham took his son and bound him to the altar. He stretched out his hand to slay him "and the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me." Abraham looked up and saw a ram which was caught in a thicket, and he took the ram that God provided and offered it as a sacrifice instead of his son.
What faith! Do we trust God to step out in faith and know without a doubt that He will provide?
Love in Christ,
Tera
God asked Abraham to take his son, Isaac, his only son, that he loved, and to give him up as a sacrifice. Abraham trusted and feared God and stepped out in faith and obedience. He left that morning taking Isaac to the place God had told him to go. Abraham took his son and bound him to the altar. He stretched out his hand to slay him "and the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me." Abraham looked up and saw a ram which was caught in a thicket, and he took the ram that God provided and offered it as a sacrifice instead of his son.
What faith! Do we trust God to step out in faith and know without a doubt that He will provide?
Love in Christ,
Tera
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Prayer Warriors
Each one of us has people or a family member we can call when we are in need of prayer. They are our prayer warriors. When I feel my life, my children's or grandchildren's life is in turmoil or just needing prayer they are there and armored to do battle in prayer for me. More than once they have dropped what they were doing so we could talk, share, cry and pray together.
How precious are our prayer warriors! Their encouragement and love brings us back to a peaceful state of mind and reminds us to keep our faith in God and to stay strong in Him. To me, they are priceless, and I am blessed to have them in my life!
Father, help us to be a worthy prayer warrior. Give us the wisdom to say the words you would want us to say that will lift and encourage their spirit and heart. In Jesus name. Amen
Love in Christ,
Tera
How precious are our prayer warriors! Their encouragement and love brings us back to a peaceful state of mind and reminds us to keep our faith in God and to stay strong in Him. To me, they are priceless, and I am blessed to have them in my life!
Father, help us to be a worthy prayer warrior. Give us the wisdom to say the words you would want us to say that will lift and encourage their spirit and heart. In Jesus name. Amen
Love in Christ,
Tera
Monday, October 1, 2018
I'm Doing Better Than I Deserve!
We have a gentleman at our church, and every time you ask him how are you doing today, he always responds, "I'm doing better than I deserve." He may not feel his best and probably has a few things going on but what you hear from him is that he is grateful and blessed!
You know, his response should be how we all should look at our life. We should always be grateful. We are a child of God. A God that loves us provides for us and blesses us with His mercies every morning. His gift of grace is given to us over and over and sometimes in the same day. And, what a blessing it is that God does not deal with us according to our sins. "He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities." Psalm 103:10
Our God is an awesome God and so very good to us. Every breath we take is from God. Every blessing we have had and still receive comes from God. Every sin we have done and have confessed has been forgiven by God. Don't you think it's time we start responding when asked how are we doing today with "I'm doing better than I deserve!"
Love in Christ,
Tera
You know, his response should be how we all should look at our life. We should always be grateful. We are a child of God. A God that loves us provides for us and blesses us with His mercies every morning. His gift of grace is given to us over and over and sometimes in the same day. And, what a blessing it is that God does not deal with us according to our sins. "He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities." Psalm 103:10
Our God is an awesome God and so very good to us. Every breath we take is from God. Every blessing we have had and still receive comes from God. Every sin we have done and have confessed has been forgiven by God. Don't you think it's time we start responding when asked how are we doing today with "I'm doing better than I deserve!"
Love in Christ,
Tera
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