Monday, November 11, 2024

Veteran's Day ~ November 11th, 2024

 by Danna Shirley

I attended the Veteran's Day Celebration today in Bartlett TN. It was very well attended and very patriotic. Some veterans wore their complete uniforms and so many others wore their ballcaps that represented their branch of service. 

I wore a WWII Veteran cap to honor my father's service in the Army Air Corp, later called the Air Force. I put anchors on his cap to honor my husband's service in the Navy. The band played the theme song from each of the military branches:

Air Force ~ Wild Blue Yonder ~ written 1939

Army ~ The Army Goes Rolling Along ~ written 1918, new lyrics 1956

Navy  ~ Anchors Aweigh, first sung publicly 1906

Marines ~ The Halls of Montezuma, written late 1860s

Coast Guard ~ Always Ready, written 1927

I realized we don't have a theme song for our newest branch of service, Space Force. Someone needs to get on that right away. 

This was an especially moving Veteran's Day for me due to our recent election on November 5th, 2024. It was a clean sweep for the Republicans who took back the Presidency, the Senate, and increased the majority in the House.

I pray for a smooth, quiet, and peaceful transition. I will continue to pray for our federal and local governments and that America will be even greater than in its 248 years of existence.   




Sunday, October 20, 2024

Messages from Mimi ~ 2023

1/1/23     The slate is clean, Lord. The calendar is bare. Bless the new year that beckons. I sing of You as help in ages past but need to know You as hope for years to come. Help me face what I must, celebrate every triumph I can, and make any changes I need. Amen

1/2/23     Wherever you are, ENJOY THE MOMENT. I am sure of this, He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion. (Phil 1:6)

1/3/23     As I journey along the path of Life, I’ll search for signs of Your loving Presence. I delight in finding the little blessings You sprinkle along my way. I’ll thank You for each one. This keeps me close to You and helps me find Joy in my journey. --Kenzie

1/4/23     God, enable me to honor You in all I do. Help me bear fruit for Your Kingdom, and grant me strength, steadfastness, and patience.

1/5/23     I rest in Your presence, soaking in Your love that freely flows into my empty spaces with joyous worship. I rejoice that I am perfectly known and forever loved.

1/7/23     We are chosen daughters of the Most High God. We each have a divine purpose to fulfill. Our busyness cannot alter God’s plan for our lives.

1/9/23     Though You are always beside me, You also go before me—clearing away obstacles on my path ahead. I trust You are making the conditions the very best for accomplishing Your ways in my life.

1/10/23   What makes us special is the signature of God on our lives. Be a blank canvas on which He can write His name.

1/11/23   Reach out and be a blessing to someone today. Text, call, write, give a gift…be that silver lining on their dark cloud. Act out of pure love.

1/12/23   My busy mind tends to make various plans about the way I should go but You are the One Who directs my steps and makes them sure.

1/14/23   I want to relax in Your Presence and trust You to help me deal with problems as they come. Use them to transform me from one degree of Glory to another, making me useable for Your Kingdom.

1/15/23   When I practice thankfulness consistently, negative thought patterns gradually grow weaker and weaker. A grateful heart opens up the way for me to draw nearer to You. Your glorious Presence fills me with Joy and Peace.

1/16/23   Nothing lifts me out of the doldrums faster than thanking and praising You. As I seek Your Face, I’m blessed to hear Your loving Words of instruction: Enter My gates with Thanksgiving and My courts with Praise.

1/17/23   Almighty God, You truly are the Potter and I am the clay. Mold me and make me into the person You want me to be. May my clay vessel reflect Your light like fine porcelain China.

1/18/23   Lord, despite the ups and downs of daily life, “my times are in Your hands.” Make Your face shine upon me today.

1/19/23   Live your faith boldly with love, mercy, and grace that points people to Jesus.

1/21/23   Though You inhabit all space and time, You communicate with me here and now. Please train me to keep my focus on You and on the path ahead as I follow in Your footsteps.

1/22/23   Live every day knowing you are a beloved child of the King of kings, always welcome to enter into His Presence!

1/23/23   Please train me to respond to my blessings with gratitude and prepare me to let go of anything without letting go of Your hand!

1/24/23   Even tho I’m a new creation, I’m only at the beginning of my walk with You. Renew me daily in the attitude of my mind and heart so I will be pleasing to You.

1/26/23   You are my Light. As I keep turning toward You, the glory of Your Presence shines on me. Help my light to shine on others today.

1/29/23   Life is not a tightrope walk across a deep canyon. It is a journey we can confidently take step by step with our loving Father as our Guide.

1/30/23   Worship is not only a precious gift to God, but it also changes us. Whether we kneel with heads bowed low or stand with hands held high, we declare He alone is worthy of our praise.

1/31/23   Having friends gives us an opportunity to let them see Jesus in us, to feel our spirits, to be touched by our love and caring. Many doors have been opened in the hearts of our friends when we share Jesus with others.

2/1/23     Whether a storm is raging in outside circumstances or inside my heart, Your Words “Peace! Be still!” speaks to me and the storm must obey!

2/3/23     While I walk this intimate journey with You, I’m blessed and strengthened by Your promise that the path I’m following is heading for heaven.

2/5/23     God must be overjoyed when His children respond with a thankful heart. Bring to my mind, Lord, all I need to be thankful for.

2/6/23     Worship the One Who knows you completely, knowing you are covered in His steadfast love.

2/7/23     LOVE well…LAUGH often…LOOK for the miraculous…LIVE your life for Christ! –Karen Kingsbury

2/8/23     I rejoice that You have adopted me into Your royal family. I want to live in ways that help others see You as the Source of abundant, never-ending Life!

2/9/23     Lighthouses blow no horns, they only shine. Let your light so shine before others that they will see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

2/10/23   When God looks at you, He sees the beauty of His Son who has washed you whiter than snow…He sees His chosen daughter…He gazes on you with all His love…and smiles. 😊

2/11/23   What is your life worth? Jesus Christ, the sinless Lamb of God, willingly left the glory of heaven to pay the price for what your life is worth. He values you. 😊

2/12/23   To a loved one, a word of affection is a morsel. To the love-starved, a word of affection can be a feast.

2/13/23   You created me in Your image with an amazing brain to think rationally, create things, make decisions, and communicate with You. The joy I have in You here and now is just a foretaste of the vast eternal pleasures awaiting me in heaven.

2/14/23   Happy Valentine's Day

2/15/23   God Himself will look you in the eye and bless you with the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Mt 25:23)

2/16/23   Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.

2/17/23   “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” (Ez 36:26) After this transplant, your new heart becomes capable of perfect love. You can love the unlovable, be kind to the unkind, and forgive the unforgiveable.

2/18/23   Praying God’s joy and peace over you today. You are such a blessing and God blesses you because of His deep love for you!

2/20/23   If God is able to hang the stars in the sky and suspend the sky like a curtain, He is mighty enough to light your path, guide your life, and meet your needs. 😊

 2/21/23   Imagine what heaven must be like. Then smile as the Father reminds you…“No one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him…”

 2/22/23   One of the Supreme promises of God is, if you have given your heart to Jesus, Jesus has given Himself to you. He has moved in and unpacked His bags. He lives in you and is ready to change you into His likeness.

 2/26/23   Don’t just know about God (head) but experience His loving Presence. Stay in communication with Him continually (heart). Let God’s love flow thru you to others.

 2/27/23   In this very moment, close your eyes and meditate on the gift of God’s presence.

 2/28/23   Thank You Almighty God for loving little us, for having a heart so overflowing that there is abundant love for each and every one of us.

 3/1/23     May we, like the Son of God, rely on the Word of God, to stand against the enemy of God.

 3/2/23     Lord, instead of experiencing only a short-lived burst of gratitude, I want to learn to remain in an attitude of thankful joy—letting my gratefulness spill over into the future. Gratefulness blesses me doubly.

 3/3/23     Lord, You say, “I have called you by name; you are Mine! You have inscribed me on the palms of Your hands. Nothing can separate me from Your loving hands. Nothing can separate me from Your loving Presence!” Thank You, Lord, for this blessed knowledge.

 3/4/23     The more I trust You, the less afraid I will be. Please help me relax in Your sovereignty remembering that You go before me, as well as with me into each day.

 3/5/23     Show me how to relax more, trusting in Your control over my life. There is joy in Your presence.

 3/6/23     Your endless love satisfies me immensely. It reminds me that I am treasured and significant. I delight in the wonderous truth that nothing in all creation can separate me from Your love.

 3/7/23     You can have a tremendous positive effect upon those around you. Everything becomes clearer and brighter when you speak loving, caring words.

 3/8/23     Thank You for giving me a significant part to play in this world. Help me lead the life You have assigned to me in joyful dependence on You.

 3/9/23     Could God have done more than send His Son to save us…than give His Word to teach us…than orchestrate events to awaken us…than send His Holy Spirit to counsel us? No! He has done everything it takes to help us see His will for our lives.

 3/10/23   God loves you and likes having you around. He thinks you are the best. He sends you flowers in the spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He listens. He can live anywhere in the universe and He chose your heart.

 3/11/23   God patiently waits for us to run our race, become fatigued in the process, and then turn our focus back to Him. He is always there waiting for our return.

 3/12/23   You are the One that completes me. You are training me to bring my thoughts back to You whenever they wander from Your presence. Keep me safe and near.

3/13/23    Everything seems nicer and brighter when you're around.

3/15/23   Walking in the Light of Your Presence blesses me in many ways. Good things are better and bad things become more bearable when I share them with You. I’m able to love others more fully and I’m less likely to stumble and fall in Your Holy Light.

3/16/23   Jesus has come to set you on fire. He walks as a Torch from ♥ to ♥ warming the cold and stirring the ashes to illuminate your path toward His will.

3/17/23   Special people like you make life sweeter; encourage one another and build each other up. (1 Thes 5:11)

3/18/23    Each of us matters to God.

3/19/23    We're better together! ...for if one falls, the other will lift him up. (Ecc 4:10)

3/20/23   Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.

3/21/23   God is your Protector. He will not let you go down the wrong road but will keep you on the straight and narrow path, holding you in the palm of His hand.

3/22/23   JESUS is your best Friend and His unwavering presence is your one true Anchor in life. Hold tight!

3/23/23   I am intimately involved in all your moments. Remain focused on Me. Whisper My name. I am with you.

3/24/23   Regardless of the circumstances, take a stand and do what is right and honest and true! Your conscience will thank you for it.

3/25/23   The power of prayer does not depend on the one who makes the prayer but on the One Who hears the prayer.

3/26/23   Thank You, Lord, that Your angels guard me in all my ways. I trust You to open up the way before me, keeping me safe in all my travels.

3/27/23   Remember that you live in a world where your spiritual enemies never declare a truce. Stay alert, put on the full armor of God. Stand your ground. Trust and have confidence that God is with you. Hold fast to His hand. Therein lies your victory!

3/28/23   Help me to recognize the positive gifts and insights of others and to follow in their footsteps.

3/29/23   Respond to your blessings with gratitude and let go of negatives without letting go of God’s hand!

3/30/23   All of us have someone we follow. We also leave footsteps to guide others. None of us are the first to walk the trail and none should be left to walk the trail alone. That’s discipleship.

3/31/23   Encourage and respect what each person offers…to your life and to your country.

4/1/23     Lord, may we embrace our uniqueness and discover creative ways to add beauty to our world.

4/2/23     View trials as exercises designed to develop your trust muscles.

4/3/23     If the story isn’t good, then the story isn’t over…because our God is a good, good Father.

4/4/23     Train the eyes of my heart to see Your blessings in my everyday walk with You.

4/5/23     Always put yourself in other’s shoes. If you feel it hurts you, it probably hurts the other person, too.

4/6/23     Live in such a way that those who know you, but don’t know God, will come to know God, because they know you.

4/7/23     Always pray to have eyes to see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.

4/8/23        If you give more of yourself to God, God will give more of Himself to you.

4/9/23        I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. I've failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. —Michael Jordan

4/10/23       Nature makes God undeniable!

4/11/23      Speak peace to me for You know my anxious thoughts.

4/12/23      I can’t brag about my love for God, b/c I fail Him daily, but I can brag about His love for me b/c His love never fails.

4/13/23      My grandchildren laugh at me when going over a speed bump, b/c I groan and moan when it jolts every jiggle in my body.

4/14/23      Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.

4/15/23   No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ― Charles Dickens

4/17/23   Help me to tune out other voices so I can hear You more clearly.

4/18/23   Lord, shine peace into my heart and mind, enabling me to gain perspective on my life.—sent to Kenzie

4/19/23   Train me to seek You in each moment, letting Your love flow thru me into the lives of others.

4/20/23   Never let me forget what’s next in Your beautiful plan for my life.

4/21/23   Open my eyes, Lord, to see the everyday gifts You have for me to open.

4/22/23   I know You are at work in the minor details and the major storms of my life. Rescue me, comfort me, protect me!

4/23/23   Lord, show me how to make a difference in the world around me.

4/24/23   Remind me that to be more like You I need to be more accepting, gentle, humble, and selfless.

4/25/23   Happiness is an inside job.

4/26/23   Your Word is like golden strands woven together to form a strong chain.

4/27/23   When I encounter bumps in the road, I trust You for my times are in Your hands.

4/30/23   Thank You that You have called me out of darkness and into Your Marvelous Light.

5/2/23     Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.

5/3/23     My performance and Your love are completely different issues. Your love is w/o limits or conditions.

5/4/23     I humble myself under Your mighty hand and cast all my cares on You.

5/5/23     Open my eyes and heart to the needs of those around me.

5/6/23     God needs your courage to be realized.

5/7/23  Please make Youself known to me at all times and in all places, whether it be in a tent or a palace.

5/8/23  Help me limit the amount of time I focus on the world’s view of life and show me how I can make a difference in my own little world.

5/9/23  Open my eyes to see You every day and give wings to my prayers.

5/10/23    You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.

5/11/23    God doesn't use what you've lost. He uses what you have left.

5/12/23    Lord, open my heart to You in all ways and at all times.

5/13/23    If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way Mom told you to in the beginning!

5/14/23    Bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers.

5/15/23    Walk blameless and live a life worthy of your presence here on earth.

5/16/23    Life is not the way it’s supposed to be…It’s the way it is…The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

5/17/23   Don’t ruin the pleasure of today by worrying about tomorrow.

5/18/23    Whether I win or lose, You have a plan for my life and You are always there with me.

5/20/23    I’m blessed that You know me by name. You count every hair on my head. You capture every tear in a bottle. I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

5/21/23    You guide me always on this journey that You planned for me before I was ever born.

5/22/23    Your design for my life is perfect.

5/23/23    The glorious reality of Your Presence outshines any daydream I could ever imagine.

5/24/23     May my trust in You exhibit Your love to those around me.

5/25/23    Look back & thank God. Look forward & trust God. Look around & serve God. Look within & find God!

5/26/23    Each step I take in life uncovers more of the blessings You have set before me.

5/27/23    Guard your thinking carefully since good thought-choices honor God and keeps you close to Him.

5/28/23    My responsibility is to remain attentive to You, asking You to guide me through the many decisions I must make.

5/29/23    Even when I feel weak, I can choose to be strong and courageous b/c when my focus is on You, I am strengthened.

5/30/23    The messy situations we sometimes live through bring us to blessings we could never have imagined.

5/31/23    Thank You for a strong foundation so I can spread my wings and soar.

6/1/23      Show me, Lord, how to pray for my town and its people.

6/3/23      Help me to give encouraging answers as I readily share my faith.

6/4/23      When I admit my limitations, I’m allowing You to take over.

6/5/23      Music is what feelings sound like. Dance to God’s music.

6/6/23      Help me focus on only what I am responsible for and not for other’s responses.

6/7/23      Your great love always leads and guides me to new places where I need to grow.

6/9/23      You are always present with me, inside and out, with others and when alone. Help me to be still and listen.

6/10/23    The Lord is completely in control, working behind the scenes. Thank Him for the blessings you can see and also for the ones you cannot see.

6/11/23    It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well. You have the mind of Christ.

6/12/23    Lord, may my gifts and talents be used to love others and honor You.

6/13/23    Even as I begin seeking You, You are already seeking me.

6/14/23    Thank You, God, that Your amazing grace is freely given and doesn’t depend on me.

6/15/23    Your Word is a treasure richer than gold and more precious than jewels.

6/17/23   Take time to bask in Christ’s presence, asking Him to transform you into His likeness.

6/18/23   Thank You, Lord, for the joy of my salvation.

6/19/23   You’re called…You’re loved…You’re kept by the love of Jesus Christ.

6/20/23   Help me remember that all good things happen in Your time, not necessarily in mine.

6/21/23    Help me to appreciate the greatness in all of Your creations.

6/22/23    Help me to see the brokenness around me and bring something beautiful out of it.

6/23/23    Help me to always live with kindness, purpose, and generosity.

6/24/23    I know You’re calling me to rest in You, so please help me to be still and know You are my God.

6/25/23   Thank You, Lord, for having my back no matter what struggles happen in my life.

6/26/23   Help me to see there is always something to be learned in all circumstances and situations.

6/27/23    Everything satan wants to hang over our head, God already has under His feet.

6/28/23   I am forever grateful for friends who encourage me to stretch my faith and praise Your name.

6/29/23   A tug on my heart by the Holy Spirit may not only be for my benefit but to share Your love with others.

6/30/23   Anxiety is contemplating the future without putting God in it. 

7/1/23     Help me to be quiet and pay attention to Your presence in my life today.

7/2/23      Remind me that when I am hurt, it’s best to come to You for comfort and healing.

7/3/23      This day and every day, He is my strength. When I am weak, He is strong!

7/4/23      You can never learn that Christ is all you need, until Christ is all you have. --Corrie Ten Boom

7/5/23     May those I love see me today as we both mirror God’s love to one another.

7/7/23      When I am tired, Lord, You lead me and even carry me.

7/9/23      Anxiety is a result of envisioning the future w/o God, so my best defense is communication with You at all times.

7/10/23    “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” --Corrie Ten Boom

7/11/23    True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

7/12/23    Wonder-working God, enliven my spirit to serve You as You lead me.

7/13/23    In darkness, God’s truth shines most clear. So let your light shine!

7/14/23    “Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.” --Corrie Ten Boom

7/16/23   Allow me to always notice the beauty of Your works.

7/17/23    “Don’t bother to give God instructions, just report for duty.” --Corrie Ten Boom

7/18/23    Worship will get you through the roughest times in your life, because it shifts YOUR focus from the problem to the PROBLEM SOLVER!

7/19/23   Lord, help me see the needs of others and, if possible, meet those needs.

7/20/23    Do what is right. Speak the truth in love. Do no slander or harm. Cast no slur against anyone. Despise evil and honor good. Keep your oath. Support good causes. Protect the innocent.

7/21/23    May God equip you with all you need for doing His will.

7/22/23    Even in our darkest moments, the best remains and the very best is yet to be…WITH JESUS!

7/23/23    When I’m feeling a tug on my heart, it might not be for my benefit alone, but to minister to others and further Your Kingdom purposes.

7/24/23    We are never more like Jesus than when we forgive someone who doesn’t deserve it.

7/25/23    “God’s in His heaven—all’s right with the world!”  --Robert Browning 1812-1889

7/26/23    Faith is the currency of heaven.

7/27/23    Lord, give me courage to be the person You want me to be and let me never disappoint You.

7/28/23    Don’t pray when you feel like it. Make an appointment with the Lord every day and keep it.                                                                                                                                                                            7/29/23    The only scars in heaven are on the hands that hold you now.

7/30/23     When we let God use our life experiences, they become the mysterious and perfect preparation for the work He will give us to do.

7/31/23    Lord, open doors for me to share Your great love with ease and sincerity to others.

8/1/23      Lord, I will never have enough time, so please help me make my time count.

8/2/23     Lord, direct my path toward my one true Home where You long for me to be.

8/3/23      I am so grateful You are the one Friend I can talk to without limits.

8/4/23      “It is not my ability, but my response to God’s ability that counts.” --Corrie Ten Boom

8/5/23      God is great not just because nothing is too big for Him; but because nothing is too small for Him either.

8/6/23      God’s goodness is in His withholding as well as His giving.

8/7/23     Lord, help me to be Your witness whenever You open the door of opportunity.

8/8/23      There is something deep within that echoes God’s yes from no and right from wrong…listen to His still small voice.

8/9/23      You’ve been found, called, and adopted, so trust Father God and walk as His chosen child.

8/10/23    Good morning, Jesus! There is joy in Your presence. Soak me in your blessings of joy today.

8/11/23    We are fellow workers with God. Rather than check in with Him and leave, check in with Him and follow His lead.

8/12/23    Your prayers on earth activate God’s power in heaven.

8/13/23    Courage is an outgrowth of who we are, but only inward character creates courage.

8/14/23    You were knit together in your mother’s womb. You are gifted and lovingly positioned on this earth by Father God. Your presence is a reason for Joy.

8/15/23    How would you answer Christ’s question, “Who do you say that I Am?”

8/16/23    Be encouraged in your life's journey, do not refrain from steps that may hinder you for it is part of the journey. 

8/17/23    Lord, show me what is hidden in my heart and mind so I can meet You there.

8/18/23    There are certain things no one can do for you, like spend time with God.

8/19/23    There is a voice in your cry that only God understands.

8/20/23    The very same people that will tempt you to compromise, will disrespect you when you do.

8/21/23    Select a regular time and place for God, open your Bible and listen with your heart to receive your lesson for the day…then apply it. 

8/22/23    The words we use when we pray don’t matter, it matters that God’s ear hears!

8/23/23    His mercies are new every day. Great is His faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23

8/24/23    In the storms of life, thank You for being a safe haven.

8/25/23    The greatest THINGS in life aren’t THINGS!

8/26/23     Legalism always elevates rules above people. God always elevates people above rules.

8/27/23    You have been fearfully and wonderfully made; designed with beauty and purpose. Don’t disappoint!

8/28/23    New Life in Christ: Infinite mercy, Undying grace, Favorable identity

8/29/23    “You don’t want to be with a boy that’s too stupid to know you’re a smart young lady.”

8/30/23    What we have received from the Lord, we should sow into others.

8/31/23    Modesty is protecting that thing you value most…virtue.

9/1/23      Hardships help us develop more and more love for Jesus.

9/2/23      "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” (Psalm 122:6) 

9/3/23      God will use prayer to shake us as well as shape us.

9/4/23      God didn’t save us to sit us; He saved us to use us!

9/5/23      If you want to know about Jesus’ Kingdom, get to know the King.

9/6/23      Learn to be content with all that you have.

9/7/23      God’s miracles flow from frequent, fervent, faithful prayer.

9/8/23      Help me to trust Your Sovereignty regardless of the results.

9/9/23      May God give you special insight into His heart and to the unique attention He gives to your prayers.

9/10/23    We need spiritual retreats for spiritual power.

9/11/23    God’s favor is on the other side of our obedience.

9/12/23    You created all of us to be different in this world; even so, we are all individuals made in Your image.

9/13/23    I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday. Make good choices.

9/14/23    What you pour into your mind, is what comes out of your mouth. Be watchful over both.

9/15/23    You haven’t let God down…b/c you’re not holding Him up!

9/16/23    If the devil can distract you from only one aspect of your life, it will always be prayer.

9/17/23    Prayer moves the heavens and energizes your life.

9/18/23    My life is not lived in my own throne room—it is lived in His.

9/19/23    Be salt and light…let God take care of the rest.

9/20/23    To recognize that I am before His throne is to recognize He is rightfully in control.

9/21/23    If you’ve asked the Lord, “Teach me to pray,” then buckle up your spiritual seat belt. God will take you places you’ve never been before.

9/22/23    God, I believe today I will be at the right place, at the right time, for Your right purpose.

9/23/23    It takes only one YES to erase a lifetime of NO’s.

9/25/23    Fully surrender yourself to the Potter and let the Holy Spirit leak out of the cracks in your vessel to touch those around you.

9/26/23    An ounce of believing is worth more than a ton of asking. Journey from asking to believing.

9/27/23    Thank You, Jesus, for times of soaring like eagles through life, and for the currents that lift us when we are falling.

9/28/23    I am not hindered by fear or discouragement, for I walk in godly peace and patience.

9/29/23    Be watchful for the small, significant moments when God opens the door for you to walk through.

9/30/23    Lord, break up the hard ground under my feet so I can plant & water; then You bring in the harvest.

10/1/23    Strengthen your faith thru prayer, worship, service, and using your gifts.

10/2/23    May you never know darkness but always walk in the Light of God’s Love. 

10/3/23    The enemy’s goal is to distract and separate you from seeking God.

10/4/23    You’re a child of the Most High God and you have all authority over the enemy. 

10/5/23    God not only polishes what’s on the outside but He makes you brand new on the inside.

10/6/23    Thank You, Jesus, that You are the Lover of our souls, that You are our Mighty Warrior that fights our battles, that You are our Hiding Place when we need rest and peace. We love You.

10/7/23    Prayer ushers in revival and pushes back the darkness.

10/8/23    It is simple…love God, be still and listen for His still small voice, then surrender and obey.

10/9/23    “The truest measure of God’s love is that He loves without measure.” –Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) –sent to Kenzie

10/10/23  A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.

10/11/23  To pray is to breathe the air of heaven and to whisper into the ear of God. So, breathe deeply and whisper a prayer.

10/12/23  “Not a single syllable should be uttered in prayer, either in public or in private until we are really conscious that we are coming into God's presence." –R.A. Torry  

10/13/23  Only when we overcome difficult times will we understand why they were there.

10/14/23  Pay it forward; it’s about caring and sharing; it’s about compassion and kindness; it’s about generosity; it’s about sacrifice…and love. You get what you give so give good!

10/15/23  Comparison is the thief of joy. So go out there and be wonderful, individual you!

10/16/23  As you pray, realize you're going into the very presence of a holy God. How would you voice your prayers then…rote or sacred?

10/17/23  Pray God’s perfect will be accomplished in every area of your life.

10/18/23  Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.

10/19/23  Every person has taken the wrong turn at some time in life, but there’s always a way to get on the right path…just click the back arrow and hit delete.

10/20/23  An infinite God does not distribute Himself that each of His children may have a part, but He gives all of Himself to each as fully as if there were no others.

10/21/23  No matter what you may have been told or what you believe about yourself, you have a unique gift from God to fulfill your purpose in this world.

10/22/23  Thank You for blessings I didn’t work for, never expected, and didn’t earn.

10/23/23  Lord, Your arms are my home.

10/24/23  Lord, I trust that where I am at this moment is right where You want me to be.

10/25/23  Lord, Your timing is perfect b/c You are in control and I am not.

10/26/23  “It is not on our forgiveness any more than on our goodness that healing hinges, but on His. When He tells us to love our enemies, He gives along with the command, the love itself.” --Corrie ten Boom

10/27/23  Lord, when the storms assail, make me a wave-walker.

10/28/23  Open my eyes to the treasures in Your Word and show me how to apply them in my life. --Kenzie

10/29/23  O God, Whose heart breaks for the world, may Your justice bring enduring peace.

10/30/23  Lord, please let peace rule in our hearts so we can embrace our future. 

10/31/23  It’s no accident that hospitality and hospital come from the same Latin word, for they both lead to the same result: healing!

11/1/23    View your current situation as a faith-builder for the future.

11/2/23    Stay calm and confident and give God time to work on your behalf.

11/3/23    When unsure, just take the next logical step by faith.

11/4/23    Envision God’s enveloping presence and trust Him to move in His own unique way.

11/5/23    When I fail, give me the strength and wisdom to admit my wrong and make it right.

11/6/23    Show me any areas of my life I need to remove so that I may draw closer to You.

11/7/23    Lord, nurture in me the awe and wonder of all that my eyes behold.

11/8/23    Thank You for friends and loved ones who support me every day. Help me to support them as well.

11/9/23    Sometimes God delivers us from our problems…or sometimes through our problems.

11/10/23  Our wise Father knows our needs, so wait patiently and don't run out ahead of him.

11/11/23  Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.

11/12/23  You are loved by the Lord and rest securely beside Him, for He shields you all day long.

11/13/23  Thank You for Your example of sacrificial love and help me to love others in the same way.

11/14/23  You will find it is necessary to let things go, simply for the reason they are too heavy for you to bare.

11/16/23  Falling down (failing) is part of life, getting back up (moving on) is living.

11/17/23  If God sends us on stony paths, He provides strong shoes.

11/18/23  Difficult roads can sometimes lead to great destinations.

11/19/23  Grant me to embrace the same deep faith of my ancestors.

11/20/23  Lord, enable me to look and move forward rather than backward.

11/21/23  Awareness without action is apathy

11/22/23  Help my steps to remain straight and steady in a direct line to You.

11/23/23  Happy Thanksgiving to my sweet and precious family. I love you!

11/24/23  Thank You, Lord, that You make all things beautiful in its time.

11/25/23  If you have no joy in your religion, there’s a leak in your Christian life somewhere.

11/26/23  The best thing to have in a bad situation is a good attitude.

11/27/23  Following Jesus doesn’t always make everything easy—but it does make everything worth it!

11/28/23  If you connect your self-worth to what other people think, you will never be truly happy.

11/29/23  When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty, my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.

11/30/23    Thank You that our daily circumstances remind us of our reliance on You.

12/1/23    Help me see others through the eyes of Your love and treat them accordingly.

12/2/23    If the devil cannot make us bad, he will make us busy…too busy to pray, read the Word, or attend church.

12/3/23    Lord, thank You for the storms of life that clear the air and ultimately bring us peace.

12/4/23    We may not be comfortable about the things we don’t know but we can be comfortable with the ONE we do know!

12/5/23    When the presence of God invades your life, you’re standing on holy ground.

12/6/23    Let your joy grow and spread in serving Him and serving others. Joy to the world…the Lord has come.

12/7/23    Tears are the messengers of unspeakable love. Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.

12/8/23    You don’t need self-confidence to walk your daily walk. You need God-confidence.

12/9/23    When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you. Walk in it.

12/10/23  Thank You for new beginnings even though it’s hard to say goodbye to the past.

12/11/23  As you follow Christ, commit to His mission that He call you to follow.

12/12/23 May I always raise my voice to You in times of need and also in times of rejoicing.

12/13/23  Intimacy with God breathes giftings and favor into my life.

12/14/23  Let everything I say and do overflow with joy to touch and love others.

12/15/23  Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the window which hope has opened.

12/16/23  God is bigger than any wilderness you’re walking through today.

12/17/23    May I praise You today in my own most natural and authentic way.

12/18/23  How much I need God helps me to trust Him more.

12/19/23  Thank You, Lord, for holding me snug in Your Almighty arms.

12/20/23  Our attitude today determines our tomorrow...not people, not places, not things...but only ourselves and our attitude.

12/21/23  Store up and overflow with joy every day with His presence for He satisfies your soul.

12/22/23  Discernment is God's call to intercession, never to faultfinding.

12/23/23  Jesus, plant seeds of beautiful hope whenever I am discouraged and uncertain.

12/24/23  Comfort us in knowing that even when there is change in our lives, You never change.

12/25/23  Merry Christmas, Love to all…

12/26/23  On a road trip to Auntie’s

12/27/23  Look back and thank God. Look forward and trust God. Look around and serve God. Look within and find God!

12/28/23  Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end! 

12/29/23  Do not pray for an easy life. Pray for the strength to endure whatever comes.

12/30/23  You are fearfully and wonderfully made and you are a joy to your heavenly Father.

12/31/23  Lord, there is nothing You can’t make brand-new… in 2024!