Start Your Day With Faith

Our world is a pretty stressful place.  Some days it seems like too much stress.  So, how can you stay calm?

Do you run the other way when conflict presents itself, or do you desire peace and resolution?  It's not easy to face conflict.

Life can be confusing.  Our place in the world is also a bit confusing.  Allow God to help direct your path.

Let's define clutter.  It's more than just the stuff in basemant or garage.  Clutter restrains our ability to move ahead.  Clutter in life also restrains our ability to grow in faith.  The saying "you can't take it with you", means more than just the stuff around your house.  It also means the things you can't see and touch.

Any place, really.  But a quiet place that takes us out of the hustle and bustle of life is even better.  Go ahead, pray with a background of chaos.  It's okay.  Better yet, find a quiet place and time and your prayer's will be amplified.

Faith is amazing.  So how do we get to a place of deeper faith?  Listen, and learn.

I can tell you, it's not luck, or a slim escape.  It's about God and how his presence in our lives keeps us away from making bad decisions that could lead to worse outcomes.  The fact that God walks with us every step of the way, is the true miracle.

Sometimes we believe that God won't mind if we decide to take control for while.  That's kind of like taking the wheel before we have learned how to drive.  Guess what happens when that occurs?  Stay close by his side, every day.

Ever fall head over heels in love with someone and then discover that it was not what you thought it would be?  God instructs us to love wisely.  Follow his path and he will help you to never stumble.

Today, we can't get along in life without our GPS, our phones and the directions we find on our dashboard.  Technology is pretty amazing.  But for God, the guidebook is even more powerful.  You don't need an internet connection or a password.  He is listening and ready to guide you, right now.

Our world is full of powerful diversions on the topic of faith.  They are frequent and they are loud.  Good news is, God's message is louder and is broadcasting 24/7 for everyone.  That's how you keep the power of faith alive in your life.

You've probably seen the television show "The Voice".  There are lots of incredible people out there with power and perfect pitch.  So, maybe that's not you.  God still loves to hear you sing his praises, even if it is a little off pitch.  Raise your voice.  It's important.

We hurry through life, most times looking straight ahead and not seeing the things that need our attention.  Why, because we are self-focused and not life-focused.  Next time you're in a hurry, slow down, and look around.  There is someone who needs your help, now.

Or, do we want to know?  What that message says, is use every moment, every second as if it will be our last.  God is faithful to each of us and when the time comes, he expects us all to be prepared.  

Kindness is a tough emotion.  Especially showing kindness when our situation sees something else.  Little things happen around us all the time.  Showing kindness requires us to stop and understand how God would respond.  Not always easy, is it?

We're all pretty smart, but understanding wisdom that comes from God deserves a deeper understanding of WHY.  Because it goes beyond the realm of human understanding.  Does that make sense?

Day by day, we carry faith as inspiration and day by day we need to keep that faith strong.  Sometimes life challenges that, doesn't it?  So, how do you keep your faith strong?  Listen and learn.

Luck?  Not really.  Our lives are a complicated set of experiences planned and guided by God.  Miracles, yes, they do happen.

Not every day is filled with positivity and peace.  There are those days that what seems, what will go wrong, does.  Yeah, you've had a few of those, right?  Question is, how do you get through the speed bumps?

A new day is most always a surprise.  We know a few things that might happen, but 100%...never.  So, how do we trust God with the uncertanties of every day?  Let's find out.

Our world is in chaos.  So many contribute to that chaos through hate and bad behavior choices.  So, admist the chaos, how do we be the calm at the center of the storm?  It's not easy, but it is necessary.

Okay, someopone did something nice for you.  Did you ignore the good deed or did you take a moment to say "thanks".  God doesn't expect a "thanks" for everything he does for us, but he does expect that we acknowledge his presence and power in our lives.  

Thanks is a subtile emotion.  An affirmation spoken with grace, and truth in a gentle way, has the power to allow the other person to hear what you are saying.  A quiet thanks is best.  Just speak the truth and your thanks will be heard.

Perfect pitch?  Not a problem.  Soft voice, not a problem.  We all have a voice and every voice on God's team is loud, clear, beautiful, and important.  It's time to raise your voice for God.