As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was reflecting on the word HARMONY.

I even love the way it sounds, and I am blessed to have a daughter-in-law I love named HARMONY, too!

When I live in” HARMONY” with the Lord, with my family, and with creation, then the love of God flows through me.

When I live in the state of worry, fear, or dizziness, I tend to block that flow of God’s love.

Each new day gives us an opportunity to live in HARMONY.

We can choose whether we are going to have a “bad hair day” where everything is going to go wrong, or we can choose to bring joy and peace and love into the world.

Today, try bringing HARMONY into your life by allowing His divine mercy to flow through you. Romans 12:16.

“Live in HARMONY with one another.”

Have a Harmonious day.

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was reflecting on the natural RHYTHM of life.

Yesterday, I spent some hours just listening to the waves break and I began to hear the rhythm.

Whether it be the rhythm of our heartbeat or the rhythm of music, it has a calming effect.

In my own life, when I follow the natural RHYTHM of the universe, I find myself more energetic, more focused, and more at peace.

When I go against the RHYTHM (which I also call spirit), I find myself swimming upstream, with never enough time, always in a hurry.

Today, I am going to try and stay in HIS rhythm.

I am going to try to not let the distractions of the day take away the peace, the joy and the love that flows from HIM.

It’s great when we are in sync with God’s SPIRIT.

Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the need to RESIST NEGATIVITY.

Do you notice sometimes how some people carry a deep spirit of negativity with them?

The negativity might be pent-up anger, a lack of forgiveness, or painful emotions.

It’s easy to be pulled into that negativity. Sometimes, even as we try to be POSITIVE, that negative energy force throws us off balance.

We have to be careful to not be pulled into the darkness. It does no one any good.

To help someone come to the LIGHT, we do NOT have to step into their darkness.

Be the LIGHT. Allow the light of Christ to shine through you.

Today, I’m going to be aware of the negativity that lies deep in the lives of people I love and, instead trying to fix them, I’m going to be the LIGHT.

I am going to allow the LIGHT of Christ to shine through me.

Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word PATIENCE.

Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Some days I find myself impatient with many things. I might be impatient with my children or my grandchildren, or with people who come to see me, or with the dog, or with my calendar;

the list goes on and on. I’m trying to practice the art of pausing before I act or respond.

During this pause, I take a breath, and try to be conscious of what is actually going on.

So, today I am going to practice the art of being PATIENT, not only with others, but also with myself.

I am going to try to be mindful of the pause that I need to stay present in the moment so I can respond with love and care.

Today, let’s practice the art of being PATIENT and celebrate our Lord, who is very PATIENT with us.

Have a wonderful day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the expression “to gaze”.

It’s another beautiful morning. The other day, I attended a wedding.

I loved watching how the bride and groom gazed at each other.

To gaze is to go out of self. Joni Eareckson Tada said, “I want to stay in the habit of ‘glancing’ at my problems and ‘gazing’ at the Lord.”

That is something that I want to do, too. What a wonderful day it can be when we gaze upon the Lord and all of HIS wonderment, instead of being distracted by drama, violence, and fear.

Today, on this beautiful morning, GAZE on the Lord with joy, amazement, and gratitude!

It is a beautiful day when you GAZE upon the love of the FATHER, JESUS CHRIST.

Have a wonderful day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word ENERGY.

From the time my eyes open in the morning to the end of the day, my ENERGY level changes.

Have you ever met someone who drains you of your energy because of all their drama?

On the same note, have you ever met someone whose energy is so contagious, that they lift your spirit?

As Christians, our ENERGY (Spirit) needs to flow from our relationship with Christ.

This is what made the disciples so dynamic. The SPIRIT of Christ was the ENERGY that flowed out of them.

How was your energy today? Are you tired, overwhelmed, angry, or sad?

Then it’s time to reconnect with our Lord and allow HIS ENERGY to lift you up.

Today, be energized by the One who created you and loves you.

And then take that ENERGY and SPIRIT and spread it to our world.

There is only one kind of real ENERGY, and that is ENERGY that comes from the FATHER, through the SON, in the HOLY SPIRIT.

Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word BALANCE.

It’s not always easy to keep our spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physical life in BALANCE.

During my workout, my trainer always talks about BALANCE, especially the older we get.

She has us do all kinds of exercises to help us keep balanced.

I think the most difficult area for me to stay balanced is physically.

If my workout partners did not come, I would probably be out getting a doughnut somewhere!

But because they are diligent; my workout partners help me to find that balance.

It is important to find people who can keep you accountable, especially in areas in which you find it most difficult to stay balanced.

Jesus wants us to live a BALANCED life! Thank you, workout partners, for keeping me balanced.

I think I’ve kept this routine up for about fifteen years now.

Even though I’m not excited when I see my trainer show up, (I want a doughnut), I know it keeps me balanced.

Today, find someone to take a walk with, to go for a run with, to ride a bike with, and to find that physical BALANCE.

Have a great day!