What ever is true...

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Whatever you have learned or revceived or heard from me,or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4: 8,9 NIV


Whatever is True...Just today I read a blog and it was about this verse. This is a favorite of mine and whenever I have a friend in distress I send him/her to this verse. The real question is do I remember it when I am in a moment of distress or dispair? When I am thinking upon things that are false,wrong,impure,awful,not admirable, things that are not worth giving a thought about? And yet, daily thoughts pass through one's mind that would not bring honor to God's name nor bring peace to one's soul.

It is a daily effort to structure our thoughts on those things most worthy. Even if we have to think of difficult things we can pass them over to the one who cares about our every thought, breath and action. And when we pass it along, we can be filled with a peace that words cannot describe.

What about you? are you in distress today? Are you plagued by circumstances in your life that you cannot bear. Call upon the name of Jesus...He really does care for you. He knows how many hairs are on your head( or not on your head as my pastor would say) He knows your name and your address. Invite Him into every part of every day of your life.You will not be Disappointed!!

Seasons of Life

It's been a year since I started this blog and low and behold I only wrote on it twice. I only have two friends who found it and probably didn't keep following since mmn' nothing new written. I am thinking it was quite a busy year. I have to say this was a good spiritual season for me. Have participated in multiple Beth Moore Bible studies with the ladies at our church and they have been such an inspiration. They have helped to stir in me a new desire and hunger for God's word. I have learned so much in one short year of these studies. It may even have been longer than a year now that we have been doing them on a regular basis. Lots of homework, it doesn't always get done. I am thankful that God has chosen and used this woman to touch millions of lives across this country and perhaps others. I feel like I am writing an advertisement for Beth Moore Bible studies,(www.lifeway.com) but really it's an advertisement for studying God's word. And embracing it. So today I say Embrace God in a new way. Whether it is through His word, a friend, a phone call to someone in need, a gift, a Prayer, even a sigh. You can sigh to Him and He knows just what that sigh means. Hopefully this will encourage you today.
Jesus Loves YOU...whoever you are and where ever you are.

Karen