November 30th Daily Reflection

I have this habit of looking forward and trying to determine what problems might occcur and then sitting and trying to work them out so that when they occur, I am ready. However, last night my mind automatically started to think of December and went into problem solving mode. I fell alseep thinking of the inpending problems and woke up this morning thinking of them. However, this morning, I said a pray to the Lord and offered up all my potential problems to him. Then I read today's devotion and smiled as it recommending that we not try to fix any problems ourselves. I know that what ever problems that on their way will be resolved because the Lord will provide a way!

Going thru a problem filled life problem free because of the love of the Lord!

November 29th Daily Reflection

Today's devotion is interesting because as I went to bed last night, I was overcome with a feeling of peace, a feeling that seems strange given the various opportunity I currently have. However, as I read today's devotion I realize that the peace is the Lord wrapping me in him arms and holding me tight just as a lover would do when you are feeling needy. By acknowledging my need for assistance, I was able to experience the beauty of the Lord's love.

How are you experiencing his love?

November 28th Daily Reflection

Yesterday I had the opportunity to experience the Lord's love - I saw him use my mom as a conduit for his love and watch her shift from being upset to being understanding all because I let the Lord's love flow thru me which in turn flowed thru him. Rather than focus on the material issues that caused by my mentee, we focused on why he did what he did and was able to logically walk thru the reason for our disappointment, start him on the path that there are different ways to do things and we are expecting that he flex to new ways. It was wondrous to watch him start seeing the world in a different way - a price accomplishment because we let our love for the Lord flow.

how is your love for the Lord flowing?

November 27th Daily Reflection

As I read today's devotion, I feel myself letting go of the anger I feel because a project that was to be completed this weekend was not and now I am really behind schedule and over budget. However, reading today's devotion reminds me that my anger stems from trying to control things I have no control over so with that, I will continue thru the day doing what I can to keep the work going and leaving the rest up to the Lord continuing to give thanks for both the progress and set backs.

Trust you are continuing to give thanks for everything in your life.

November 26th Daily Reflection

The season of thanksgiving has always been my favorite season, as a kid, I got to participate in this tradition call Harvest at church where we would march up to the alter with baskets of fruits, veggetables and other items. As an adult, it is a time for me to express my gratittude and appreciate for all those in my life who help me on a day to day, minute to minute basis. I have traditionally used it as a cover because most people are uncomfortable with being thank myself including, however, since reading Jesus Calling, I now realize why I have always loved giving thanks - it is anothe form of praise and celebration both things that I really love. So in this season of thanksgiving, I am renewing my love for th Lord by using every opportunity to give thanks.

How are you giving thanks?

November 22nd Daily Reflection

I read today's devotion with a smile on my face. I have a smile because about two weeks ago, I had an issue that I was unsure how to resolve so I went to the Lord for guidance and assistance. And I thought he had sent assistance, however, something just didn't seem right so I kept going back and then something wonderful happen - the issue appeared to get worse, everyone around me started to freak. However, I kept calm and as I analyzed the situation, I started to rejoice, the supposdely worsening was actual a blessing and a resolution that most people would think is bad was reached. Today's devotion reminds us to stick with the Lord, viewing everything as a blessing and while it can get weary viewing everything as a blessing, it is the way to go.

What a feeling to have a love affair with the Lord!

November 21st Daily Reflection

Today's devotion's continued encouragement to stick with the Lord regardless of what is being said around you, what direction your earthly world is pulling you, remaining by the Lord's side will carry you thru is very on point as we enter into this season of Thanksgiving. Giving thanks to the greatness and the failures, the good and our interpretation of bad, our desires being met and not being met - giving thanks because we are a child of the Lord. A promise that must be re-affirmed daily if we are to continue walking close to the Lord!