IMMEASUREABLE SUCCESS

Today I made a new discovery about God’s nature. I randomly opened the Bible and landed on the book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 5:16-20 saying:

“…It is good for people to eat, drink and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life – this is indeed a gift from God. God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past.”

Here God is describing lasting success – With a whole heart, mind, soul and strength. We are blessed who do good, Psalm 84:11. Proverbs 11:14 gives advice to bring out success. Trusting God in everything leads to success, Proverbs 16:3, and if we accept Matthews 20:26, loving God is true success.

I take this knowledge to heart. How will you apply this immeasurable success in your life? I trust you will give it your best shot. A Bing Image.

GRACEFUL MOVE

May this Sunday and new week thrill your senses with joy.

“Love recognizes no barriers.  It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination – full of Hope.”  Maya Angelou.

Can you follow this love poetry in motion?  A Rumi Quote Image.

WAY OF SATISFACTION

What would you cancel out of life that would give you lasting satisfaction?

For me, it is to stop worrying. Are you thinking “easier said than done”? Granted, but there is a sure way of satisfaction. Think about this:

“If you use your magnificent mind to worry about tomorrow, you cloak yourself in dark unbelief.”  Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Open the Bible and you will be encouraged not to worry.  God will walk us out of the valley of darkness mentioned in Psalm 23:4.  In Isaiah 60:1-2, we are called to rise to a new life from circumstances that keep us in bondage.  When I am confronted by a worrisome situation I pray “the joy of the Lord is my strength.”  I surrender the worry trusting God will fix the problem, I rest on my faith.  Watch God make a way of satisfaction when you can’t see one!

One more thought – if you read Psalm 37:37-40, you will discover God’s Plan in detail for the coming great and terrible Day of the Lord.  You will realize what the victory will be for each of us.  God will bring back everything our enemies have taken from us personally, as a nation and all nations around the world.  That will become phenomenal, don’t you agree?

Thank you for joining me today.  A Bing Image.  

 

BE FASCINATING!

Maya Angelou’s remarkable life came to mind today, so let me share her powerful message:

“In the end, only three things matter.  How much you loved.  How gently you lived, and How gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”

She made an excellent point to being wise is when we surrender what is not meant for us to be or have.  It’s one of God’s ways to protect us from evil.  So, be fascinating!  A Bing Image.

HAIKU WONDER

“Have a “Haiku moment” when your mind stops and your heart moves.”   Margaret D. McGee

Writing Haiku is dear to my imagination, a sacred moment becomes real to acknowledge the world’s beauty and honor its place.  How I love the rhythm Haiku makes.

HAIKU

Moon after moon speaks

A constant change of nature

Making all life sacred

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SATURDAY REST

Choosing to be thankful this morning thinking Haiku:

My eyes meet pink flower blooms

Choosing to be still

As birds vie for feeding

Ready for a relaxed start to the weekend.  I hope you do the same.

Morning glories from the yard.