As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I lit my first Advent candle representing HOPE. Can you think of anything greater that our world needs right now than HOPE? Can you also imagine if each person opened their heart to God’s Spirit, how HOPE would be fulfilled?

Today, you have that opportunity to bring HOPE. Every time you go outside yourself and do something selfless, you bring HOPE!  Every time you show an act of love, you bring HOPE. From a simple smile to bringing food for the poor, every act of love brings HOPE. When you trust God with your worries and anxieties, that brings HOPE. When you surrender and put your trust in HIM, it brings HOPE!

So, today, get in the SPIRIT of the anticipation and preparation of Jesus Christ coming into our world. Light your candle and be a sign of HOPE to our world.

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I lit my first Advent candle representing HOPE. Can you think of anything greater that our world needs right now than HOPE? Can you also imagine if each person opened their heart to God’s Spirit, how HOPE would be fulfilled?

Today, you have that opportunity to bring HOPE. Every time you go outside yourself and do something selfless, you bring HOPE!  Every time you show an act of love, you bring HOPE. From a simple smile to bringing food for the poor, every act of love brings HOPE. When you trust God with your worries and anxieties, that brings HOPE. When you surrender and put your trust in HIM, it brings HOPE!

So, today, get in the SPIRIT of the anticipation and preparation of Jesus Christ coming into our world. Light your candle and be a sign of HOPE to our world.

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!