Monthly Archives: August 2015

11 Tuesday Aug 2015

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If you knew someone to be a liar would you continue to believe a word they said? Sadly, we do it everyday, all day. The bible says the enemy {satan} is the father of lies. His sole purpose is to get us to believe every whisper he says in our ear; you’re not good enough, nothing will ever change, no one loves you, you can’t do that, quit so you don’t look like a fool. These are all lies!!! His primary cause is to draw us away from the truth of Gods word that says; We are overcomers, We are the righteousness of God, We are created for a purpose, Jesus loves us, We can do all things through Christ. We are told to put on the belt of truth because a belt secures our clothing and holds our weapons. It’s crucial that we believe and hold onto the truth of Gods word for our everyday life. For without it we are running into battle unequipped and looking like a fool with our pants on the ground. Honestly, nobody has time for that!! Lord may we discern your voice today above the lies and confusion. Open our ears to know your voice and may every lie of the devil be extinguished in Jesus name…Amen!!! 

The Unexpected

10 Monday Aug 2015

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I love the ocean! It’s overwhelming to look at let alone be in. When we went to Florida we couldn’t wait to get to the ocean and put our feet in the sand. That day, as we were driving, it started to rain. Seriously?! We came this far and it rains!! I had determined that no matter what we are going in the water rain or shine! The water was so warm {a welcomed surprise} before we knew it the rain was not even an issue. I’m glad I didn’t let it get me down and ruin our day. Lord no matter what the day looks like I ask you give us a fresh perspective. You know what lies ahead of us. Kids. Work. Deadlines. Grocery shopping. You see it all. Help us to focus on the positive and the good you are doing. Open our eyes to see you in the most unexpected of places and things today. Energize us. Empower us. Protect us. Bless us. Lord we trust you and your amazing plan for our lives even if the day has started with a little unexpected rain. In Jesus name…Amen!! 

Brave and Courageous

07 Friday Aug 2015

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It’s Friday y’all; another week almost over. I’m not sure what you’ve be waiting and hoping for, but if you’re like me there are a few promises and dreams that have yet to come to pass. There is no easy way to wait after you’ve done all you could do. Waiting has to be the hardest thing to do when all hell seems to be breaking loose all around you. How do you hope when there is no shred of evidence that anything good is coming around the corner? The bible says to TAKE courage {Psalm 31:24}. Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. When we take courage we become courageous. You are convinced that what God tells you is true. You obey his word. You count on it. This takes courage!! To believe! To trust! To go forward! To pursue! The Lord calls us out when he gives a word that has yet to happen. He dares us to believe him. He draws us out beyond our borders of trust. We only intend to go as far as we can see but God intends to take us deeper where we can’t see. Walking out on his promise is our faith in action. Can we believe a little longer? Do we have enough hope for one more day? Are we courageous enough? Lord, I pray that courage would overtake us as we take another step closer towards you. You promised to never leaver or forsake us. You said that you are for us. You said that victory is ours. You said that your hope doesn’t disappoint. Lord, I stand with my brothers and sisters and believe with them that you will do what you’ve said. That you are our way maker. We believe! We trust! We are your courageous people!! In Jeus name…Amen!

Ask, Seek, Knock

06 Thursday Aug 2015

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  Matthew 7:7 (AMP)

Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you.

There is no way around it, we have to ask. Whether it’s for a need or want {physically, emotionally, mentally} we can’t assume they, spouse, friend or anyone else knows. Even though God knows our thoughts and needs before we bring them to him he still tells us to ask. To be honest, I’m not a big fan of this method because asking for me means I’m vulnerable in some way and that’s no bueno! Our verse today says…ask…seek…knock. Clearly, there is a point we need to take away from this and it’s “don’t stop pursuing!” It’s easy to give up the first time we ask and nothing but to seek and then knock requires persistence {continuing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time : not stopping or going away}. I have found that if I speak up and make my request known my chances of getting what I’ve requested are higher. Don’t stop, shrink back, or go away today. Speak up. Make your request known. Put it out there. Be persistent and push!! I pray a spirit of boldness overtake us as we speak up, ask, seek and knock. God I pray you meet us right where we are. Meet every need. Give us the desires of our heart as we seek you. Give us courage to go knowing that we are not alone. In Jesus name…Amen!

Love Letters <3

05 Wednesday Aug 2015

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I can remember dating my hubby who would write me love letters {now I get a list of to do’s lol}. I loved them! I would read them over and over again to the point of memory. They were an expression of how he loved and felt about me. He convinced me and won me over with every word. Gods word is the greatest love letter ever written. The miracles we’ve experienced are grand displays of affection. Our peace and confidence is our glow. His provision is proof he takes care of us. His favor screams we are his favorite. His protection shouts “They’re mine!” How we live, breathe, walk, talk, and love are all sentences in the love letter he continues to write. The world needs to see and know how much Jesus loves them and he is using us. We are his pencils. Are we writing his heart or ours?

Em 🙂

The Good Ole Days

04 Tuesday Aug 2015

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Well, today wasn’t so bad after all. I managed to make it out of Walmart alive. Yahoo! Honestly, it really is never that bad unless I get a bad cart and then it’s game on! LOL! So, the summer is coming to a close and for our family that means…football season! We love football and all of my 4 boys have played and 3 currently are. I look back and some of my fondest memories are of watching and cheering my boys on. I miss the days of my oldest playing. Time seems to fly by so fast, you blink, and it’s over. Watching the crowd. Seeing my boy score a touchdown. Crying with joy. Chasing all the littles one around as I am trying to concentrate on the game. Those were the good ole days. But as I was attending my second sons freshman football orientation today I was reminded of all that is to come. More memories. More cheering. More joy. The times that have past are to be cherished but the present must be lived in. If we’re not careful we can look back so far, so long and loose sight of where we are today. As much as I loved my yesterdays I need to fall in love with today. Make new memories. New traditions. There is never going to be another today. Why don’t we stop right now and take a mental note of what today brought us. You may have had a terrible day but, it is not over yet. Don’t linger in the negative. Go make a memory. Hug your babies. Whisper in your hubby’s ear a sweet nothing. Take a picture. Soon enough today will be a “good ole day” you’re looking back on.

Em 🙂

Morning Prayer!

04 Tuesday Aug 2015

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  Today, I choose to believe that it will be, a good one. This is the day the Lord has made and I will take full advantage of all that he has for me today. No chaos, no daunting task {grocery shopping} will steal my joy. I will walk today with head held high {tiara might fall if I don’t} in confidence that you are for me. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death {Walmart} you are gonna be with me!! Goodness and mercy are following me {Lord that be all} and I will be safe and secure. In Jesus name…AMEN!!