Power of Prayer

Just had to share this link with y'all!  You say you don't believe?  Really.  Well, have you ever prayed?  See, I am FULLY persuaded of who my God is and what He can do, but many around me are not convinced.  Why?  Well, maybe they haven't asked God to show His love to them.

I love how this man was challenged by a friend to "shoot up a prayer" and then, THEN God showed up for him.  That is just how God does us...He shows up WHEN we call out to Him.

Don't misunderstand me, I am not saying someone will come and give you a $100 just because you pray, but ask the Lord to show you how much He loves you.  Ask Him to reveal Himself to you.  Ask Him.

For those of you who already believe, this is not a time to shrink back from our faith.  We need to continue to be bold in our faith - especially during this Christmas season.  Continually ask the Lord for opportunities to share with others how we find rest, peace and life in our God!  Take a minute and listen to this inspiring story.  God is SO GOOD!

So what's keeping you from "shooting up a prayer" to God? He DOES answer! Go ahead. Pray! Ask Him to reveal His love for you to you! I'm praying you do!

Gratitude

“We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer

With Thanksgiving behind us for this year, it is easy to become caught up in the madness of the Holidays and totally miss the joy we just celebrated last week.  I have to purpose to take my thoughts captive.  To change my mind on what my flesh feels at times.  A great way to do this is through thankfulness.

Remembering to enjoy ALL the simple things life has to offer and taking time to reflect on this goodness.  Start there. Take a minute and confess ten things you are thankful for and even share your list with someone.  It will melt away any sadness, gloom, pain or sorrow that may be trying to cloud over you during this month of December with all it's activities.

Many people become sad during this season.  Use the gift of gratitude to change your personal world!

O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known His doings among the peoples! - 1 Chronicles 16: 8