Writing and Art From A Life Redeemed by Jesus Christ

Knowing your purpose helps keep you focused when life spins. My study this morning led me to John 13:3,4 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. The thing that jumped off the page to me was that He knew . There is a time in your relationship, in all relationships that you have to " KNOW." You have to know that though people fail, GOD does not. And even when your natural inclination is to panic...you know there is no need. There is no need because He is Jehovah Jirah, your provider . There is no need because you know that the Father has given all things into his hands and that he came from God and he went to God. And just as Jesus was able to focus on His mission because he knew his purpose and what he was on this earth to do, you too can focus on your mission. God has promised to work all things for our good to th...

Have you ever been in a situation that looked hopeless? I have many times, and yet each time God delivered me in an extraordinary way. At times, He changed me and sometimes He changed the situation or the other people involved. But in all ways He worked it for my good. During what appears to be a hopeless time it is easy to give up, yet only those who persevere will receive the prize. The prize is many things to many people, only you can determine what the prize is to you. Prize is price if you drop the z and add a c! A bit of a pun on ZZZZZZ,(sleeping) in other words be alert to the danger of hopelessness. Throughout scripture it states that Jesus Christ is our hope. Therefore I am not hope less. I remind myself of this when I feel overwhelmed by anything. I want to encourage you to trust in God with the things you can not change, yet be on the offensive in areas that you can change. Trusting God is not an opportunity to get lazy with your hope. It is an opportunity for you to allo...