Start Your Day With Faith

Having a connection with God is a highway to Heaven.  Along this highway, expect a few bumps and detours.  Life isn't a cakewalk.  It's designed to teach us how to get to our destination.  Jump on at the next entry.

Did you ever hear a song that stopped you in your tracks?  Words and notes that made you stop and think?  Music is a wonderful way to move closer to God.  So, do you have a favorite?

Good habits are...good.  So, daily prayer?  Discover how you can start that habit.  The benefits are over the top cool.

Friendships are fragile and often come and go.  Sometimes we don't know why.  Other times, we don't care.  Find out how to change that.

We are sometimes focused on our hectic day, and can't possibly imagine any time left over for others.  The truth is, there IS time for others, even on the busiest of day.  Listen and discover how you can do that.

Friendship isn't intended to be kept inside us.  We are designed to be a friend to others.  Not always the easiest thing to do.  But it's possible when you focus on what God intends for us to do.

Turning away from our needs and focusing on the needs of others, isn't an easy thing to do.  Not easy, but necessary as we are designed by God, to become.  Are you great at helping others?

I don't care who you are, most folks do not like hearing the bad news.  It hurts, doesn't it?  How good are you at hearing and responding to criticism?  

It's mine, I'm not sharing!  Funny thing, you hear this from children all the time.  Problem is, some kids never grow up.  Is that you?

The best of intentions in life are sometimes never achieved because we took the wrong path.  As children, we are taught how to behave, how to respond and how to interact with others.  Question, were you listening back then?

Let's face it, we all disagree at times with others.  Nothing wrong with that.  But what's important here is HOW we present our thoughts.  God has a plan on the best way to debate.  

Ever lose your keys, then found them?  That's a lot like life.  We struggle sometimes with life, with our faith.  But the foundational element is our belief that keeps us centered.  It's not a password, or a secret handshake, it's simply believing in Jesus as our personal savior.  Live your life with that truth and watch what happens.  

The folks who walk a tightrope can do it.  The guys who went to the moon and back did it.  An archer who hits the bullseye never miss.  So what is it?  Balance and focus.  For us to stay in the power of God, we must have both, balance and focus.  You do too.

Far from perfect, a bit cranky at times, forgetful, sloppy.  That's me, to a tee.  So how does love me just as I am?  And why?  Even I irritate myself sometimes!  You know what, God is my #1 fan.  He's yours too.  It's true.

I love a compliment?  I enjoy a beautiful sunset.  I cherish laughter.  Sometimes I have a hard time believing that I should be the one experiencing joy.  There are so many who don't.  So, when joy comes your way, how do you accept it?  

Have you ever thought about the next generation of your family?  What will they do during their lives?  As a parent, it is our responsibility to craft a path and a mindset of success, a deep faith, and a strong and positive inner belief.  The road map is found in the Bible, and you are the teacher.  Take advantage of a captive audience because they are very interested in what you are saying.  

You don't like what happened.   A child crossed the line and you are stuck with, what I am going to do next.  Moving through adversity with a child or anyone in life is tough because you don't confidently know what the best next steps are.  You've been there, haven't you.  Schedule some time with God before you decide on the outcome.  It's a smart move.

Yesterday seems to hanging around too long.  Yesterday was not as good as today, but there it is, still weighing down today.  God knows how to take mistakes and put them behind us.  Sometimes we have a problem with letting go of the past.  Talk to God today, so yesterday won't be such a burden.

A little riff between you and somebody else.  And as a result you feel as if you have damaged the relationship forever.  First, you haven't.  Dealing with unforgiveness isn't easy, but God understands how to move you beyond the pain.  Just ask, he's there, ready to help.

It hurts.  It's life.  And sometimes we go through periods of pain and darkness.  We need to understand that even in the darkest moments, God is right beside us.  We are never alone, and He is always ready to lend an ear and lend a hand.  You are not alone, never.

We are distracted by the world's noise.  We can easily be overcome with distractions to the point that God get's drowned out.  To focus on God you must remove yourself from the noise and move to a place of quiet.  That place is where you can hear the important message and learn how to ignore the unimportant stuff.  It's a beautiful place.

Trust, it's elusive in our life.  Trust is a tough thing, because we have to totally believe in what is said and what is done.  As human beings, we let each other down.  On the other hand, God is in the trust business.  His word, you can take to the bank, or better yet, take to your eternal home in Heaven.  His trust, is truth.

You click your seatbelt before you drive.  You close the windows before a storm.  Things that can interrupt your life with a negative outcome.  If you check your ownership manual, the Bible, it comes with divine protection.  Easy to read instructions and a guaranteed positive outcome.  Not bad, huh?

Chaos, confusion, attitudes, lack of cooperation.  Another day at the dinner table.  Is that your family.  They make a glue that can hold strong against breakage, but what about your family.  Check out the Bible for instant relief and some incredible ways to glue them back together.  It's not at your favorite hardware store, it's on your nightstand.  

Word and actions can come out of our mouths without thought.  We've all been there.  Wish I could take that back.  Problem is, that is not as easy as it seems.  Count to 10, walk away, go read your favorite scripture.  It's another way of saying, practice the pause.  It really works.