Fire!

"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." Romans 10:17

It dawned on me that you may think I'm accident prone or that I have the worst luck ever (ie. explosive residue and smoke detectors). As I was chuckling to myself, I wondered if God was using my circumstances to speak to me. So, I decided to utilize online concordances, bible dictionaries to do word studies. When you start noticing recurring themes, words, or numbers in your life, take time to learn more about them. It will definitely be enlightening. God is always speaking, we just have to listen. Happy Thursday! 

"For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." Romans 8:14

Warning!

"Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you." Proverbs 4:6

An interesting thing happens yesterday morning; I set off the fire alarm in my place of residence. When it happened, I thought "surely that's not my toaster strudel, it doesn't even smell burnt!" I started thinking- God gives us warning signs when things could potentially destroy us. I would hate for the alarm to go off once there were flames engulfing the house. When you feel a check in your spirit, do you continue on your path, or do you stop and seek God for direction? Happy Wednesday! 

Answered Prayers

"Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear." Isaiah 65:24 

Have you ever been praying for answers, only to find out that God had already handled it? This scripture reminds us that God already knows our needs and desires. Sometimes we don't recognize his reply because we don't take time to stop, reflect, and allow The Holy Spirit to reveal things to us. Happy Monday!

"But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me." Micah 7:7

Airport Chronicles

"For see, today I have made you strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. None... will be able to stand against you." Jeremiah 1:18 

God has such a sense of humor. As I studied Jeremiah this morning, I reflected on my airport experience from yesterday. I was "randomly selected" prior to going through security to test the palms of my hands. Lo and behold, "explosive residue" was detected; I was patted down and my belongings were searched. But as Jeremiah 1:19 says, "they will try and fail. For I am with you, and I will take care of you." Has something so ridiculous happened that you just had to laugh? I've heard that we should live so people don't believe the negativity and lies. Regardless, in high stress situations, stay calm, because God's got your back. Happy Friday! 

Abbreviated Quality Time

"If we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us" 2 Tim 2:12

Do you ever find it hard to have good quality time with God? You know, life gets so busy that your time with Him gets shortened to only a few minutes? I know the feeling. Even in those times, I still know the latest music, trending topics, reality shows, and the list goes on. Sometimes I'm not intentionally looking for that info, but encounter it daily- whether through a social post, a quick YouTube clip, or talking to friends. In reality we can do the same with The Word. Turn on a sermon, scroll through scriptures on your device, pray in your spare time. Let God know that he's the priority in your life. Happy Wednesday! 

"Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!" 1 Chronicles 16:11

Surprise, surprise!

“My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. Isaiah 55:8

Has God ever surprised you? Like, you're going about your day and something awesome happens. Now, you wanted this "something awesome" to occur, but you were by no means expecting it. It's a reminder that we cannot fathom the extent that our Heavenly Father wants to bless us. I love this prayer that reminds us to be open to the unexpected. Happy Tuesday!

 "O Lord, give me the grace to be content with what You give to me.

  No! More than that, let me rejoice, in all You send me—it’s Your choice! —Anon."

Reflections

"Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits" Psalm 103:1-2

Do you ever just sit and reflect on all the amazing things that God has done in your life? Consider all those times that you just had a "gut feeling" and when you followed it, you encountered all types of favor? In hindsight, you'll realize that it was the Holy Spirit guiding you through life. It's easy to get so sucked into the mundane day to day that we forget to acknowledge God's continual grace and favor; don't do it! He's so faithful. Happy Monday!