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A Spiritual Love Story

Think about it, have you ever felt love coming from someone as much as you have coming from God? Because of God’s great love for us, He actually gave His only begotten son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins so that we could have a right to eternal life. Of course the story didn’t end there Jesus was also resurrected! Most of us cannot even fathom that kind of love. The Bible is filled with so many scriptures about God’s mammoth, unfailing, and undeniable love for us. It is just like a wonderfully, solid, unapologetically correct spiritual love story.

Perhaps you have experienced some horrific times in your life and now through God’s great faithfulness and hand of deliverance you have your own personal testimony. You know first hand about how God’s love, power, compassion, and grace turned your mourning into dancing, and gave you beauty for ashes. Oh what love!

What if your life was one in which your name and trouble seemed to gel as one. In other words, if someone even heard your name trouble was always associated with it but, then one special, incredible life changing day came your way and you heard about how God could totally turn your life around. You found out that God made the bold promise that though your sins were as scarlet He would make them as white as snow! You gave your life to Christ and realized over a period of time that He had totally wiped trouble away from your name, totally! Only God could write a spiritual love story that powerful.

The bottom line is that God’s love for us is omnipotent and has the capacity to turn circumstances completely around that were far too difficult for us to handle. He is willing to work with us no matter the condition of our soul.

Reflections

Name at least three things that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God turned around in your life.

Many times when we are going through trials the enemy attempts to get us to lose faith in God. What made you hold on to God when things were really difficult?

God Bless,

Minister Kimberly L. Smith

Sing A Song Of Gratitude To The Lord

Music and singing can be such a beautiful means of expressing one’s heart and feelings. When we sing a song of gratitude to the Lord it has the capability of making a special connection with Him. Songs with the right lyrics are powerful enough to evoke someone to tears, get up and dance, or sit and quietly reflect on the message that’s being conveyed.

Singing is mentioned so many times throughout the Bible until it makes you aware that God honors it as a good thing. Look at what the Amplified version of Psalm 47:1 says, “Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God, for He is gracious and lovely; praise is becoming and appropriate.” In Psalm 100:1 the word of God tells us to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. So don’t even worry about what your singing sounds like; you are singing to your Heavenly Father. He appreciates you wanting to do it and loves your adoration.

We have so many reasons to have a grateful heart. Make up your own melody and combine it with some scriptures or your own personal praise. You can also choose one or more of your favorite songs that express your love and gratitude for the Lord and sing that to Him. Singing to God can increase the level of intimacy with Him during times of prayer and worship. The Lord loves for us to praise and worship Him with a sincere heart.

Reflections

1. Name a song that expresses your gratitude to the Lord.

2. Do you ever sing to the Lord? If so, how do you think it makes God feel?

3. What feelings do you experience when you sing unto the Lord?

God Bless,

Minister Kimberly L. Smith

3 Reasons to Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Our God is so loving, faithful, merciful, and true. There are so many reasons to be grateful. In this blog I will discuss 3 reasons to have an attitude of gratitude. My hope is that by the end of this blog you will have some additional reasons to add to your own personal lists of showing gratitude.

It’s God’s Will

The Lord wants us to have an attitude of gratitude. His word says, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1Thess 5:18).” Showing our gratitude to God blesses God and lets Him know that we don’t take Him for granted. It shows Him that we recognize Him as being sovereign in our lives. He even blesses us in return. Also, regardless of how challenging things in life can get, the Lord still expects us to give thanks. We have to be filled with the knowledge that if the Lord is not on our side we would be in a horrible place without any hope. We have to realize that God always wants what’s best for us, and that, forever remains a reason to be grateful.

It Keeps Us Grounded

Having a heart that is full of gratitude keeps us grounded. In other words, it keeps us with the correct mindset knowing that all blessings come from our Heavenly Father who is better than mere words can ever describe. Having an attitude of gratitude leaves no room for pride. Regardless of our intellect, assets, talents, callings, and victories having a grateful heart keeps us humbled knowing that none of it would be possible without the hand of the Lord in our lives.

Leaves No Room For Negativity

People that have an attitude of gratitude have very pleasant outlooks. Research shows that they are even healthier than those that do not have a grateful attitude. They don’t have time to get involved with negativity or complaining. They guard their minds and hearts and learn to quickly discern when something is contrary to their grateful attitude and place of peace. They refuse to allow negativity in their place of gratitude and their positivity.

Let’s purpose in our hearts to live our lives with an attitude of gratitude.

Reflections

Take inventory over the next three days of your thoughts and the things that you say to God, yourself, and others. Do your thoughts/comments fall more on the positive side or the negative side?