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Beloved–I have children that look like me but have their dad’s character.  I have children that look like their dad but have my character.  I also have children that are a combination of both characters.

(Genesis 1:27a) So God created human beings in his own image.

My character is suppose to have my heavenly father’s image…he gave me a conscience with the ability to know what is right and to know what is wrong.  Frequently I choose to walk the very narrow line in the middle.

So I pray for wisdom and discernment to keep my mouth shut and a willingness to give grace not just mercy.  I pray daily for you for wisdom and discernment to know God’s direction in your life.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–Which is better happiness or joy?

hap·py [hap-ee] adjective (a description)

1. delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
2. characterized by or indicative of pleasure, contentment, or joy: a happy mood; a happy frame of mind.

Joy [joi] noun (a statement of fact)

1. the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure;elation: She felt the joy of seeing her son’s success.
2. a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated: Her prose style is a pure joy.

I know I can’t always be in a happy frame of mind because my circumstances are ever changing.  I can always find joy in all situations because I know the source of my joy is never changing.  Happiness is fleeting, joy is permanent…it’s my choice.

Psalm 30:5b    Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.   I am praying for you to KNOW JOY in tears or in smiles.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–Solomon says in Proverbs that the Lord God formed wisdom before he created the first handfuls of soil; that he created me in His own image and granted me a treasure of common sense.  The apostle Peter (2 Peter 1) tells me that the most important thing I can do is get wisdom and understanding because they lead to knowledge of God which leads to self control and godly behavior.

Usually, when things (or people) pile up to frustrate me beyond measure I do a lot of whining and complaining.  This year I made a decision to use my treasure of common sense and stop whining and complaining; easier said than done.  I have asked God to change my heart every time I have a critical or negative thought.  It’s only been 12 days but I see a change…in me.  God always grants your heart’s desire when you line up your goals at his feet.

I pray for you daily that your goals are in line with his for you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

A new year reminds me of when I first invited Christ into my heart.  I want to always be sure that my heart is a place where Christ comes first and is my true treasure.

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.(matt 6:21nlt)

Then I see how far a field I have gone and I could fall into despair but I don’t because one of my favorite Bible writers reminds me that I don’t have to wait for a new year….the Lord offers renewal daily.

….your strength will be renewed each day like the morning dew. (psm 110:3nlt)

How great is that to know?   I pray daily for you to get that knowledge, that assurance from the Word.

Luv Ya!