I know who holds tomorrow

Here is a song that has been on my heart today. I wanted to share it to remind someone out there of God's faithfulness. I too need this reminder, daily and constantly. Things are far from perfect in my life right now but I rest assured of one thing in a time of loneliness and what seems like complete uncertainity: God is in control and where He leads me I will certainly follow. So Lord lead me and help me to keep my eyes and heart steadfast upon you.  May this song bless your heart as it has blessed mine.

Song by the Nelson's

I don't know about tomorrow
I just live from day to day
I don't borrow from its sunshine
For its skies may turn to gray
I don't worry o'er the future
For I know what Jesus said
And today I'll walk beside Him
For He knows what is ahead

Chorus:
Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand

I don't know about tomorrow
It may bring me poverty
But the one who feeds the sparrow
Is the one who stands by me
And the path that be my portion
May be through the flame or flood
But His presence goes before me
And I'm covered with His blood

What are you doing with the treasure ?

A few moments ago my heart was tremendously encouraged through a broadcast that God allowed me to see. I wanted to take this time to share a little about what  God taught me. The broadcast was filmed by a Christian ministry that featured the lives of prisoners in various states--some suicidal and others desperate and hopeless, convicted by their crimes seeking forgiveness. I watched fellow brothers and sisters enter the prisons to visit them and bring them the gospel. The one true Gospel that has the power to convert and transform their lives. It was in this moment I thought to myself, I have a priceless treasure, God has revealed His Son to me, He has opened my eyes to see the truth. What am I doing with this treasure ?  What will you choose to do with yours ? With the knowledge of Our Saviour, with the testimony He has given you ?

What are you doing with the gospel ? Have you forgotten it ? Or are you sharing it ? Are you surpressing it ? Or are you releasing it to the world ? God forbid, if we've become ashamed of it.

There are so many people in the world that feel invisible, like no one cares. To reach out to those who have given up or are on the verge of giving up hope by reaching out with the truth of God is a blessing and one of a lifetime. God has chosen you brothers and sisters in Christ to go into all the world with this precious priceless treasure and share it.

No amount of money can purchase the love of God.  As we have freely received, we must also freely give. What are you doing with the treasure ? If you aren't doing anything... then start today, start this minute. Pray for God to use you as He desires. Pray for boldness and courage to share the gospel.

                                                             
Heb. 4:12

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Eph 2: 4-9

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.

One day at a time

I guess I'll take this life journey one day at a time. Some days are harder than others but on those most difficult and challenging days I still hold onto the promises of God. Rehearsing scripture in my heart and mind to remind myself of God's unfailing love for me and His greater purpose for my life.   I  focus and dwell upon these truths that have helped me tremendously in the past. Knowing that whether God has placed me in certain situations or I through disobedience have ended up here,  He is still present, even in the times of trouble. His love still persists. His forgiveness never ending. I really believe my Lord when He says in Jeremiah 29:11, " For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope". Lord today I pray you will continue to encourage my heart and I ask also that you surround me with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who are also on this faith journey, some of them just starting out, others tired and worn from years of travelling, as well as those who have lost their way and those who have begun to question the way, confused by the world and what's happening around them. Lord help us to encourage and uplift one another in the body of Christ, through your word and the testimonies you add to our lives daily. Amen.

Being Thankful

It`s easy to look at our lives and think about all the things we dont yet have. All the dreams we have not yet achieved. To focus on these things and let them overwhelm us in unimaginable ways. I`m guilty of this from time to time, and lately more often these days. It`s funny how in these moments of  "extreme grief", we overlook the everday blessings that we are showered with in the simplest ways. The fact that I am breathing on my own without tubes or a ventilator, and I have a roof over my head, clean water, I can choose what I want to eat most days, I can take a shower and  put on clean clothes. So when I consider the realities faced by others in different parts of the world, I am convicted and realize that if none of my dreams ever come true, I have more than enough reasons to give God thanks....let alone my SALVATION!!!  

Lately, God has been teaching me about contentment--being content in whatever season of life I find myself in. Being grateful and thankful for where He leads me, even if it is not where I want to be led. I've learned that in every situation, I must give God thanks. Even if I dont understand what is happening, or if the situation seems challenging, my reaction should always be one of thanks. 

I've learned that thankfulness is really an attitude we choose and one that stems from our level of faith in God. Knowing and believing that God is control over every situation in the life of a believer, is comforting and should reassure us that even in the most difficult times, God sees all, knows all and has a purpose in all. Below are some wonderful verses that I will be reflecting on in the next couple of days to remind myself of the faithfulness of God and to strengthen myself in my faith in Him when I feel down. I invite you to reflect on these too as they may help you along this journey of faith.

1 Thessalonians 5:18:

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Blessings,

Tope

Transforming Work

God can do wonderful things in our lives when we devote ourselves to Him whole heartedly.

Through the pain and hurt of our circumstances He is there. We may not understand why things happen but God always has a purpose, and His purposes always seem to transform us in some way: mould us and shape us into the image of His son, bit by bit. What a journey it is on this road called life. As much as one tries to remain steadfast and faithful like Job, sometimes it just seems impossible. The people that you once thought would never leave or forsake you...well, there comes a point in life where you are left completely deserted, with no one around. What do you do in those moments ? Look up, look to Jesus--the one who has promised He will never leave nor forsake us. Regardless of how many times we have forsaken Him, He remains faithful to us. Herein lies the riches of His Mercy and Grace, I'm so thankful I can call Him Father. I have learned these last 2 years to put Him first in everything I do, every decision I make, in every step I take. I am learning to live one day at a time and rejoice in His provisions of the day. I am learning to be content in whatever state He has placed me. I am learning to allow God to transform me daily.