Start Your Day With Faith

Some days it's just too much to handle.  That big burden you've got strapped on your back.  Always there to remind you that life comes with issues and troubles.  Good thing that life also comes with an instruction book on how to lessen that burden.  Discover some relief right now.

Tough question, isn't it?  The answer is not necessary or available.  So how do we prepare.  By building the path today.  We are builders by our actions, by our belief in God.  And we do that every day.  Are you on that team?

It's too tough.  It's too much to ask of me.  I don't have the time.  Excuses not accepted.  Sometimes the task can seem overwhelming, but when God asks for a hand, the task is never too much.  He knows that you have everything to make it a success.  Next time, accept the challenge.    

Did you ever catch yourself humming a tune out of the blue.  That music brought a smile to your face.  Music is such a powerful tool for crafting positivity.  It might be a classic hymn, or one of today's more contemporary tunes.  Feeling stressed?  Grab onto one of your favorite Christian tunes and...smile.

When we were younger we most likely wrote down the things we wanted to accomplish in life.  Kept those dreams in a little notebook and wondered if they would ever come true.  God was right there when you wrote those dreams down.  He still is today and he is encouraging you to put those into action.  Are your dreams still alive, today?

Controversy...not a great place to be.  Most of us want to live fully in peace.  But that's not how life plays out.  God is the great healer.  Without His instruction and guidance, we plow deeper into controversy.  Something bothering you right now?  Turn to God and let him lend a hand.

We are flawed people.  Sometimes even with the best of intentions, we make a wrong turn.  The most important thing we can do is LEARN from our mistakes and ask God to forgive and re-direct our path and our actions.  That's conviction.  

God is an amazing teacher.  He teaches us how to move through life, the good times and the challenging times.  He gives us His wisdom and we are his voice here on Earth.  Understanding His message makes it easier to let others know and accept his grace.  You've got the script.  Tell it to the world.

You can gaze into a starry night and see millions of lights.  Is that where God is?  It's true, he is there, but he is also standing next to you.  Up close?  He sure is.  He never leaves your side.

Proximity is a good thing.  Your favorite store, your favorite restaurant, your favorite spot to watch the sun set.  Did you know that God is ALWAYS beside you?  It's true.  Don't be afraid to reach out, because He is waiting.

We are not designed to go through life alone.  Singularity is tough, frustrating, and most times takes you backwards instead of forwards.  How big is a team?  It could be just you and God.  Let him know that you're ready to join Him, side by side.

The rains will come.  Sometimes they come with fury and destruction.  How we respond is up to us.  First, our conversation should be with God.  Because by starting with God, we will find the ability to withstand the anxiety.  And, we will discover the power of his message.  

Look over your shoulder and you might find that something is quite right.  Those little distractions called problems.  God didn't promise a life free of problems, but he did promise that He would be right there by your side, to help you through.  

This is a tough question.  But the answer is easy.  Put God first in your sentence of what should I do.  With God as the object, the answer can clearly be seen.  God first, then action based on His grace and wisdom.

Crafting a routine isn't always an easy thing to do.  But when behaviors become habits, the routine becomes easy.  Giving God high importance on your day, and giving Him priority over the other things in life, means he is now occupying an important place in your heart.

We live a distracted life with so many things that can take us down a different path.  A different path can also diminish the power of our faith.  So, how do we keep our faith alive?  Listen and learn.

Prayer, praying is not that easy.  Actually, it's very easy.  Find the place, a quiet place, finding the time, with no distractions, and focusing on connecting with God.  Our lives are filled with noise and distractions.  Find the time to quiet yourself and connect.  It works.

There is so much noise in this world.  So much that sometimes we have a hard time hearing what God has to say.  And, what He has to say is above all noise.  Go to a quiet place.  Spend enough time there to allow God to speak to you directly.  The noise of the world can wait.  

You have your faith.  You take it with you every day on a walk, at work, or out into the world.  The what would God do message is so true.  To imitate God, you must first ask God for guidance.  Only then are you aligned with His message and intent.  

Define peace.  That's the first step.  Turn away from lies or uncertainty. Turn to scripture for the truth.  And trust that God is with you every moment of every day.  Peace is not an elusive place, it is in front of you, ready to be given.

Acting on God's wishes is not blind faith.  It is based on knowledge of God's faith and character.  Move confidently ahead and rest assured that God has his hand in every thing we do.  

Being God's servant comes with a few challenges.  Those challenges are overcome by God's love and his intelligence above all understanding.  Being God's servant isn't an easy job.  But he knows that you are the perfect person for the job, on the good days and the not so good days.

You can wear the t-shirt, slap on the bumper sticker and everyone will know about who you are and what you believe in.  But to be a true servant of God you must avoid the advertising and do some work that demonstrates your faith.  Time to roll up your sleeves and get busy. 

Life is complicated and sometimes we find that we don't have time for the God stuff?  Ever been there?  The reality, we have time to serve God, if we put our priorities in order and focus on the most important tasks.  Focus and you will find the time to serve God, everyday.

Gratitude is an expansive emotion.  It includes being thankful and appreciative.  But it also means, returning kindness.  We might feel that gratitude must be expressed in a big way.  But the truth is that gratitude is best expressed by the little things that make a big difference in someone's life.