Glory!

Now all glory to God, who is able through his mighty power at work within us, to
accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Eph. 3:20

I can't think of a much better way to start my day than reminding myself of this verse from Ephesians. To understand all that it encompasses about your life and who God is should make any day a great day.

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!

I love surprises. I absolutely love surprises! I had a conversation last night that was one of the best surprises I've had in ... I couldn't tell you how long.

I've also had a personal epiphany.

I'm so thankful for how God reveals his plan.

Thank you God for your Surprises!

Fear

Fear is crippling!

It is heart wrenching to see someone you love crumbling in their fear. It is utter hopelessness. It is dark and depressing. That's another thing, the depression that accompanies fear is debilitating. The once vibrant, enthusiastic, confident person loses all sense of self and turns into chaos and confusion. The hardest part is that as you see this happening there is nothing you can do to fix this person life. This heart and mind issue is one that has to be revealed to them in a manner that they are ready and able to accept.

Read this verse from the Amplified Bible.
2 Timothy 1:7For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.

I have clung to this promise on many occasions. I have God's spirit within me. Therefore, if I find any timidity, cowardice, or fear within me it is not of God. God's spirit gives me power, love, a calm and well-balanced mind, discipline, and self-control.
PRAISE YOU LORD!
I have needed help along the way. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have to gain insight and wisdom from others who are able to see into my life in ways I am unable.

Pray for those who are lost in their fear. Those who have no hope. Those who do not know Christ and the mighty power he brings to a redeemed life.