Blessing from Others

I enjoy a good compliment from others.  It blesses me when people notice something good or nice that I’ve done. I should not do good or nice things just so I can receive a compliment. I should be kind and nice because of the Spirit of God living in me. It is also fun to…

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Peace

There are times when my heart is in turmoil because of something on my mind or a situation that I’m facing that is difficult. I will often pray and leave the situation with the Lord, only to pick it back up and start worrying or stressing all over again. It’s sometimes difficult to flip that…

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Double Portion

I have been blessed way more than I deserve. I am doing my best to live in a season of gratitude due in large part to my awareness of how blessed I am. I feel the Lord’s Presence in me and on me through His Holy Spirit. I want to honor His Presence in me…

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New Level of Blessing

I try to wake up each morning with a grateful heart for the blessing of the Lord upon my life. Even when I’m stressed, I have much to be thankful for. I believe that the blessing of the Lord is a by-product of my obedience and trust in Him.  I also believe that the blessing…

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Give Back

I look back over my personal life and my work life and there are so many people who have helped me along the journey. I would easily loose count, but I think it’s important to reflect. Many of the people who helped me were a bit older and wiser and much more experienced than I…

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First

I’ve heard sports fanatics say the guy is second place is the first loser. I do take issue with that in practical terms, as they were almost first. There are lots of other competitors who didn’t even get close to first. There is only one “first”.  There are events in our lives that we remember…

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