If you are searching this earth for things to fulfill you, you will always end up with a certain amount of emptiness...

Without God in your life you will continue to search for things, trying to fulfill some void that you may have, the void of feeling incomplete, out of balance, like you will never be enough, a failure or even the feeling of always falling short. No matter how fast you climb up the corporate ladder, how many friends you have, or other successes you accomplish the feeling of not enough will linger, until God is put first in your life.

The only relationship that will make you feel 100% complete is the relationship with God. He above all things can guide you on the path that He created for you. Your completeness rests in Him, He loves you, He wants you to succeed because He designed you. God knows your every thought, your every care and your every concern.  When you look to Him for His guidance, for the plan He created, He will lead you down a straight and narrow path. Every step will lead towards your destiny and you will feel peace knowing that your advisor is God.

When you feel incomplete, seek God, tell Him your fears, your concerns, ask Him for guidance on your future. Give it all to Him and He, creator of all, will lead you.

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit,
according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world,
and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;

and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

Colossians 2:8-10

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

Earthly Duties: Do Them With Joy

Isn’t it the ultimate test to do something you aren’t so happy about, or work with people you would rather not work with, or be involved in something you would rather skip? This world is full of responsibilities, commitments, meetings that we all don’t eagerly sign up for. But as we go and do these daily earthly duties it’s important to do them with joy.

If all we do is complain about the situation or circumstance then we miss the opportunity to show others the love that we receive from Jesus. When we are faced with an unattractive situation and stay positive, we will get more out of it, we will have a positive impact on others involved and our joy and love will show through.  Positivity is powerful.    

                                                  If I say, “I will forget my complaint,
                                            I will put off my sad face and wear a smile.”
                                                                        Job 9:27

Jesus has countless examples of how He loved others; people who denied Him and who turned against Him, in situations where people didn’t believe Him.  Jesus still loved them. We will have people be rude to us, say catty and negative things about us, and ultimately we will  all be tested in difficult situations; when these situations occur we have a choice to make. We can either complain about them and the people involved or we can use grace, love and patients like God does with us each and every day.

                            He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
                                                                       John 1:11

So today I say to you, be positive, take those situations that seem draining and do them with Joy. Jesus is your role model. Love people, even your enemies.

                                         “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies,
                                 do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you,
                                              and pray for those who spitefully use you.”
                                                                      Luke 6:27-28

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

Randomosity: Part 2

Randomosity: The state of being or being part of random occurrences & activities. Also known as being in a state of complete randomness.

Thoughts, Love, Inspiration that I hope blesses you this week!
  

God has something big planned for you, if you let Him in. Believe that you have value; believe that you are unique and wonderfully made. Believe that there is a calling on your life. Believe you are chosen to be His child. He loves you. He cares for you. He wants you to follow Him. To receive blessings. To love others like He loves you. God’s love in unwavering. God’s plans are bigger than you know. Don’t waste the talents God has given you. Give Him your baggage. Give Him your Pain. Pray. Love. Trust God with your whole heart. Walk with Him. He is waiting for you…

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

I Have A Testimony

Oh I have a testimony.

Torn between the depths of darkness and the life of light.

Between the goodness of God and the enemies might.

A spiritual strike for ownership of my soul;

Who would win, seemed out of my control

Oh I have a testimony.

Anxiety, fear, loneliness consumed me.

My eyes would not open, I was unable to see.

The loudest voice is all I could hear,

Contradictions and lies made me go near.

Oh I have a testimony.

I overcame darkness, the devil lost this fight.

Because God is greater, I turned to His light.

Once all my pillars fell, I became free.

The Spirit filled me up, He healed me.

Oh, He healed me.

My God healed me.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

Coincidences or Miracles…are you looking to God to see what He will do or past God to explain what happened?

Each day we are given an opportunity to either serve God or to look past Him. Sure we hear a lot of bad in the world, but what about the good: a new job, a marriage being restored or a healing that occurred?  Think for a minute if you give God the glory for the good or do you consider it ironic, a coincidence or a matter of circumstance?

John 5:44

How can you believe since you accept glory from one another

but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

As a Christian when your focus is on God your perspective dramatically changes.  Things that might have at one time seemed coincidental now take a miracle platform. You see, God works in each and everything we do, every person we interact with, and is there in each situation we encounter.  If you are a follower of God, a child of the Father, you are given favor, blessings and protection.  Just like a father watches his child, God watches over you.

Psalm 5:12

Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous;

you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Good things are bound to happen to you, it is God’s doing, He is there. The next time something good comes your way give Him the Glory, for His goodness is what granted you that gift.


You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa