As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking of the word CHANGE.  As much as we don’t always like it, everything is CHANGING.  When we try to hold onto things too tightly, we struggle with CHANGE.  Jesus teaches us to live in the moment, to allow change to happen because He has a plan for us.

The Scriptures tell us in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone. The new is here!”  In Isaiah 43:19 it says,  “See, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?  I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

Today, embrace change.  Give praise to God for the changes that are happening in your life, in your family, in your community, and in our world.  Don’t be afraid of change; rather, know that it is a gift from God.

Have a blessed day embracing change!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking of the sculptor’s hands.  A friend of mine, an artist in Canada, sent me some clay.  I have been practicing taking this block of clay and letting God guide my hands to create!  Isaiah 64:8 says, “We are the clay, and You are the potter.  We are all the work of Your hands! “

I may not create a masterpiece, but that doesn’t matter.  Just working the clay, seeing the transformation, reminds me of what God is doing in my life.  So often I have tried to be the potter in my own life, creating an image that was not the God in me.  It’s like the vase that I tried to make in junior high school.  When I brought it home, my mother said she loved the ashtray!

Today, we can trust the Lord to mold us, sometimes to squash us and re-form us, to become the magnificent piece of art that we are. Today, I am going to celebrate that God is still creating this Masterpiece!

Have a blessed day with God as the Potter.

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word STRENGTH. A friend of mine sent me a reflection by Danielle Koepke. She says, “Being strong means refusing to tolerate people and things that wound your soul. “

It’s not always or easy to be STRONG. A good question to ask ourselves is what are we afraid? Where can we get strength from? Strength comes from within. I love the Bible story of David and Goliath. Strength comes when we are centered in Christ and we are not afraid of anything because we know He leads us.

We gain strength and each day we set out to do GOD’S WILL! When we allow the GOD that lives within us to guide our feet, we are strong! When we are afraid, we lack trust in the promises of Christ. Scripture reminds us where our strength comes from. Nehemiah 8:10, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Isaiah 41:10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will STRENGTHEN you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

So today, greet the day with the strength of the God that lives within you. Put a smile on your face, make a difference in our world, and shine! There’s nothing to be afraid of when our strength comes from God. 

Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus this morning, I reflect on the word CHANGE. Everything in the world is in motion, and, whether we like it not or not, everything is always changing. It says in Romans 8:6, “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is LIFE and PEACE.” And Isaiah 40:31 says,“ But those who hope in the Lord will RENEW their strength. They will soar on wings of Eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. “

When God takes you on a journey and you have to face change, embrace HIS WORD. God does not want us to get too comfortable in this life for this life is not his promise. Jeremiah 29:11 has always been my life verse, “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE“. So, when God takes you out of your comfort zone and brings CHANGE into your life, it’s for HIS purpose. As difficult as it is, embrace it, celebrate it, and live it. Every day is Resurrection day! 

So today, look and see how God is bringing about change and don’t be afraid. Get excited because the best part of your life is about to begin! 

Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was reflecting on TIMING. Sometimes it seems that everything in life is about TIMING.  A good comedian knows how to use timing when telling a story or joke.  A good cook must rely on timing to create a wonderful meal.  A good preacher knows when to stop!  Even our streetlights are timed to keep us from having accidents.  We have calendars, schedules, clocks, and alarms, all to help with TIMING. 

I wonder how many TIMES we turn to God and ask that we live in HIS TIMING.  We need to trust that when we are called to WAIT there is reason.  When we are called to action, the TIMING is important.  The Scriptures tell us, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!, Psalm 27:14.  Again we hear in Isaiah 40:31, “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”  We read in Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”

Today, I know I will look at my watch, I will check my calendar, and there will be many other ways in which I will be made aware of time.  But I am going to pay special attention to GOD’S TIMING in my life.  

Have a great day and make TIME for the Lord!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I am thinking of the contrast between LIGHT and dark.  When I get up each morning, it is really dark outside.  Lately, it’s been cold, so I’ve come inside to do my reflections. Darkness can be very profound in our lives.  Sometimes it comes with fear, sometimes depression, and even loneliness.

In contrast with the dark is the LIGHT of Jesus Christ.  Even when it is dark, HE is present.  When we strive to look and move towards the LIGHT, we can move beyond depression, loneliness, and fear.  HE is the light of the world.  So, today, whatever your day entails, looking for the light in other people, in the changing of the seasons, in quiet, simple moments, go to the LIGHT.

“I will turn the darkness before them into LIGHT, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them,” Isaiah 42:16.  Have a beautiful day in the LIGHT!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus this Sunday morning I reflect on the word CHANGE. Everything in the world is in motion and whether we like it not or not everything is always changing. It says in Romans 8:6, “the mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is LIFE and PEACE.“ Isaiah 40:31 says, “but those who hope in the Lord will RENEW their strength. They will soar on wings of eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.“ When God takes you on a journey and you have to face change embrace HIS WORD. God does not want us to get too comfortable in this life for this life is not HIS promise. Jeremiah 29:11 has always been my life verse. “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE“. So when God takes you out of your comfort zone and brings CHANGE into your life it’s for HIS purpose. As difficult as it is; embrace it, celebrate it and live it. Every Sunday is Resurrection day! So today, look and see what God is bringing about change and DON’t be afraid. Get excited because the best part of your life is about to begin! Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus I am thinking about the word STRENGTH . A friend of mine sent me a reflection by Danielle Koepke. She says,“ being strong means refusing to tolerate people and things that wound your soul.“It’s not always or easy to be STRONG. A good question to ask ourselves is what are we afraid?. Where can I get strength from? Strength comes from within… I love the scripture story of David and Goliath. Strength comes when we are centered in Christ and we are not afraid of anything because we know HE leads us. We gain strength and each day we set out to do GOD’S WILL! When we allow the GOD that lives within us to guide our feet we are strong! When we are afraid we lack trust in the promises of Christ. Scripture reminds us where our strength comes from. Nehemiah 8:10,“ do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Isaiah 41:10,“ so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will STRENGTHEN you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. So today greet this Monday with the strength of the God that lives within you. Put a smile on your face, make a difference in our world and shine. There’s nothing to be afraid of when our strength comes from God. Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus I was thinking of the word CHANGE. As much as we don’t always like it everything is CHANGING even time changed today. When we try to hold onto things too tightly we struggle with CHANGE. Jesus teaches us to live in the moment and to allow change to happen because HE has a plan. The Scriptures tell us 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone the new is here!” It says in Isaiah 43:19,” see, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Today embrace change, give praise to God for the changes that are happening in your life, your family, our community and our world. Don’t be afraid of change know that it all is a gift From God!