Content

What is our measuring stick on what we are contentment?  In Philippians 4:11-13, Paul encourages us to be content in all circumstances-God is our strength.  It is extremely difficult in today's instant information society via the Internet/social media to keep our focus from wandering.  It is very easy to compare our lives with others as we can stay up to date and often with too much detail.  One issue we must consider is where our heart and attitude is when it comes to many facets of daily life.  Are we attempting to please God and focus on His Word.....or perhaps we are more in tune with our Facebook friend's status and what they had for breakfast!  I firmly believe good can be used from technology, but there is much room for improper use as well.......much like it is with about anything in this world. 
Comparing our lives and circumstances we find ourselves with humanity will usually lead us to being unsatisfied, distraught, envy, pride,jealousy, etc. (see Proverbs 14:30).  Comparing our lives and attitudes with our Creator God should humble us and bring us to our knees, asking for His abundant love and mercy.  Only in Christ can we find the peace that passes all understanding and the strength to endure this race........fighting the good fight.  I challenge each one to embrace the Word, pray, meditate and keep looking/searching upward.  God loves us all and extends His love and mercy to keep the faith and experience the assurance of His promises.  Blessings in your pursuit.......TO

Take H.E.A.R.T

I read a recent devotional that is the inspiration for this post.  It used the acronym HEART to place a challenge upon mine-I want to share with you.  We should always take time to examine our heart, mind, soul, attitudes and our lives.  Comparing these life essentials to our God and Him alone, not  to any human as we sometimes feel compelled to react.  Take a look at this H.E.A.R.T and renew your spirit and draw closer to the Source.
H- Humble your heart to the Lord
E- Examine your life experiences and current circumstances, use these to allow God to
       train/mold/equip us to grow
A- Apply your gifts, talents and abilities to a life of service to others and God
R- Read God's Word-The Holy Bible, to show thyself approved.  Putting on the full
       armour can only come from spending time with Him in study and prayer     
T- Trust God's perfect timing and plans for us; Focus on His promises and power; Loosen
       our grip and release through total submission to Him

How is your HEART?......What do you feel called to do for our Lord?..... Matthew 7:7-8 tells us to Ask, Seek and Knock.  I challenge us all to take God out of our box and open our minds and eyes.
Take H.E.A.R.T.  Blessings in your pursuit.......TO