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Smile…

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This light of faith that burns inside the heart

Bursts forth from within…

 in the shape of a smile.

The light of a smile brings a glow to the face…

and given away shares its love with another.

The light of a smile reflects the beauty within…

and given away affirms the dignity of another.

The light of a smile illumines the darkness…

and given away brings hope to the lost.

The light of a smile brings peace to the chaos…

and given away says, “God is good.”

The light of a smile declares, “I am loved”…

and given away becomes a witness to FAITH.

Smile today and let your light shine. Smile today and pass on the FAITH.

“Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Heavenly Father.”

Matt 5:16

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Walk by Faith….

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On the journey we walk by FAITH

At times we walk in darkness.

At times we walk shaken.

Yet when all seems dark

the Lord is ever near.

His light blinds us and we cannot see.

We cannot understand His way. We cannot understand His plan.

We walk in mysery.  We walk in hope. Headed for the dawn.

And when the directions seem unsure.
It’s too dark to see the road ahead.

Turn to witnesses of faith whose steps have carved the way.

“By FAITH Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; he went out not knowing where he was to go.  By FAITH he sojourned in the promised land as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs of the same promise;  for he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and maker is God.”

Heb 11:8-10

TRUST in Him who is your guide.

Walk in mystery. Walk in hope. Headed for the dawn.

“FAITH is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.” Heb 11:1

Light…Action…Life!

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Desire for God is written on our hearts…

is written on all hearts.

How often this desire becomes buried in the coldness of self and sin.

FAITH is our RESPONSE to God’s revealing Himself to us.

 What is a Faith that refuses to speak?

What is a Faith that refuses to see?

What is a Faith that refuses to hear?

A Faith not responding, is a Faith buried.

Faith is the conversation of our lives with God Almighty.

Others depend on the light our faith emits..

just as the light of others helps to illumine our paths.

This day throw off the bushel basket from your light of faith.

Unbury your heart and the desire within to respond.

Let your light, immersed in Him who is the Light of the world shine forth radiantly through you!

Faith is a response.

“Your friends  make known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of your Kingdom” Ps 145

Be Who You Are…

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Wildflowers spring up in the most unexpected places.

In neglected places of forgotten tracks, popping forth from untrodden leaves, growing vividly beside abandoned structures. Often a mystery how they came to be. Flourishing without assistance. They shout their beauty in places unnoticed.

Picked from their spot…how quickly they wither and die. As if made to occupy places desolate. Making a difference just where they grow. Bringing a smile to the childlike heart. Causing a pause to the hurried traveler.

How often we pass by the wildflowers in our lives. Robbed by busy-ness, eyes glazed over.

Heavenly Father, may we aspire to shout the beauty and color of who we are…

Just by being who we are, in the fields You have placed us.

“so that we may exist for the praise of His glory, we who first hoped in Christ.” Eph 1:12

KICK the box open…

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What’s in the box?

Comfortable faith.  Careful confidence.  Shy hope.  Dry prayers.  Restrained charity.  Dusty dreams. Cut out image of God neatly packed in bottom of box.

KICK THE BOX OPEN!!!

Let God be God.  Live bigger than the box.

Daring faith. Bold confidence.  Extroverted hope.  Passionate prayers.  Free flowing charity. Colorful dreams. Image of God bigger than the box saturating every moment of your day.

Live bigger than the box.

RECEIVE His love and be transformed.

BELIEVE in His love and be set free.

KICK the box open. Live bigger than the box.

“I have the strength for everything through Him who empowers me. ” Phil 4:13

Hands holding hands…

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Why is it so hard to give thanks in times of trial?

Hands heavy, arms weak.

Laden with pain, discouragement, doubt, and lack of faith.

Tired in the trial.

But……..

 Moses on the mountain. Weary from the fight.

One friend on one side, one friend on the other.

Supporting his hands, steady till sunset.

Victory in the battle.

Hands holding hands, prayer united.

Hands holding hands, hearts as one.

Hands holding hands, burden is shared.

Hands holding hands, thanksgiving resounds.

THANKSGIVING precedes the miracle. Take a hand today and give thanks.

“Through Him (then) let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise.” Heb 13;15