Greetings!

I can feel Spring in the air. This time of year always makes me feel rejuvenated. I would imagine that it's just like the bears feel after a long winter. Thinking about that caused me to think about how I felt when God saved me. Before I gave my life to Him, it was like going through a long, cold winter, and when God came into my heart...it was like the bursting forth of Spring. I felt brand new, like I could do anything...and that everything was possible. But, then I began to get distracted with "works," and lost my way a little. I forgot who God was in my life, and what He had done for me. I thank Him for Jesus, and I thank Him for the Holy Spirit...one died for me, and the other lives within me. How awesome is that!

So, now it's time for me to take the limits off  God. I think many times, I have tied God's hands because of my unbelief. There is so much that He wanted and still wants to do for me...for all of us, but we have a hard time trusting Him. Even though He has shown Himself to be faithful, we still find it hard to believe that He will be there when we need Him. God's word says in Isaiah 26:3 that, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." I want that peace. I want to keep my mind on Him, and not be distracted by the things I see. I know that no one can do for me what God has already done for me. He sent His one and only Son to die for sins He never committed. That's the kind of love God has for His children. I believe that in this day, God is calling us higher. He wants all of His children to live victorious lives, and the only way we can do that is to stay rooted in His word. That 's the only way we can know Him, and what He expects for us and from us. God deserves our best.

Make this the year that you begin to walk in the love and grace of God. That you begin to believe not only that God is who He says He is, but that you are who God says you are.

Lord, we praise you, we lift you up. We bless Your name. We thank you for loving us in spite of us. Help us to be all that you have called us to be. We give you all the glory, and all the praise.

In the precious, matchless, powerful name of Jesus, the Christ I pray...Amen.

Until next time...

Be blessed.