You are on a journey in life and God has given you a great assignment! He wants to use your life to change the world. On this journey, you may experience moments of frustration, disappointment, fear, confusion, doubt, and anger. During those times in life, remember you are not alone...God is with you! May these resources be a source of encouragement for you to “Finish Strong” in what God has called you to do. Sign-up to receive by email!
Updated: Jan 12, 2022
After experiencing many hardships in 2021, you didn't give up on God. He has much for you to do in 2022! To gain the insight and wisdom needed for a successful journey, your time with God matters! It is the only beginning to a God-given ending. Join me to hear ways on how you can make room for God when everything is competing for your time!
Christmas, a day in which we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is less than 2 weeks away! Most consider this to be one of the busiest times of the year! During this time, people are rushing to close out yearly goals, planning for the upcoming year, attending holiday celebrations, traveling to visit family, decluttering the house for items to donate, and shopping for the perfect Christmas gifts. Amid all these activities, sometimes the true essence of who we are celebrating is lost.
Here's a question...Have you spent any personal time with Jesus lately? For some Christians, the only time spent with God is when they attend church on Sunday morning. Hopefully, that attendance is truly to spend time in the presence of God with like-minded believers and not just for tradition and formality. Spending time with God through church attendance is good but how can you truly develop a relationship with someone you only talk with once a week. You can converse with God as you do with any other person in your life you love. Here are some examples of how you can start the conversation and spend time celebrating His life:
Reflect over the year 2021 and thank Him for all the blessings He bestowed on you, your family, and your friends.
Realize that you haven't always made the perfect decisions, yet He remained faithful...Thank Him for that.
Visualize the future He has in store for you, your family, and friends and praise Him for choosing to use all of you.
Provide God a moment to talk back to you...The foundation of a relationship is communication (the exchange of information) and trust.
My prayer is that you will not allow the business of the holiday season to steal time away from who the season is all about, Jesus. Be the example at teaching your children how to value and place what should be first in their lives...Christ. I pray that through your personal time with the Father, He will build your trust in who He is. I pray that He will unveil to you His power and glory that was given to you by Jesus Christ. Through His power my you reign in places you never thought you would reign, may you be who you never thought you would be, may every God-given dream one day become your reality.
Prayer for the Journey
Father, you are truly the reason for the season. I have been so busy that I haven't had time to spend with you. Today, I make a decision to put you first. Help me to make you a part of my day. I need you God! It is in you I live, I move, and I have my being (Acts 17:28). I choose to prioritize my day and make you first. In Jesus name, Amen!
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Have you ever found yourself working hard at something and then becoming agitated and frustrated because it appeared you had no help? Well, I have... PLENTY OF TIMES! Lol! If you can relate, I'm sure you and I both looked just like Martha in Luke 10:38-42.
Marth was overwhelmed with the dinner she was preparing for Jesus and thought it was unfair that her sister was just sitting listening to Jesus while she did all the work. She was so agitated that she confronted Jesus and said "Lord, don’t you think it’s unfair that my sister left me to do all the work by myself? You should tell her to get up and help me."
Jesus' reply to Martha is His reply to you and I as well. "You are worried, anxious, and upset over all these details!"
Mary discovered one of the most important things of life...choosing to sit at Jesus' feet, undistracted.
I know there are many things that you have to do but don't neglect what is of great importance...spending time in the presence of God to be refreshed, replenished, and rejuvenated. Put God first and then tackle the chores, to-do list, and assignments for the day. I guarantee your approach will be different this way.
Prayer for the Journey
God, thank you for reminding me what is of greatest importance in my life...You. I know that I have many things to do but that doesn't mean I should neglect quality time with you. Today, I decide to spend time in your presence before tackling the many assignments for the day. Me being filled up before I begin to pour out will help me avoid frustration, agitation, anxiety and fear. God, I NEED YOU. I can't show up, be all that I need to be, and do all that I am required to do without you. In Jesus name, Amen!
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