Attitude is everything

In 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 we are told to, "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

The Word tells us that we are to have an attitude of joy, thanksgiving and prayer all the time,  no matter what the conditions or circumstances.  

This verse does not mean that we are to thank God for bad things and tragedies that come our way.  It means that we are to remain joyful no matter what is happening in our lives because we have the Lord, and in Him we will overcome.  

Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise...

"I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."

We are to bless God at all times.

When things go smoothly.....  When things go wrong...when the car won't start and the grass is too long.  

When all looks bleak, when all looks dim, when all hope is lost...be assured God - has already won.

Our prayer should be like David's,  "Father, I love and appreciate You. I know You are going to bring the answer I need because You are a good  and You care for me.  I trust You, Lord, no matter what I see.  I am looking through the eyes of faith, and I believe You are sending my answer. I love You, Lord, no matter what happens."

When we keep this attitude of praise in the midst of our trials, we win.....

And, as you know...I'm just sayin.'

See Ya Sunday

-Kelly

U.N.C.L.E.

C.H.A.O.S....it means something different for each of us.  How is it that we can find God in all things? Yet Peter did!

Peter was doing just fine walking on the water, even as rough as it must have been beneath him. Yep', just fine...until he let himself focus on the strength of the storm. So...

1. Ignore the wind and waves

2. Call, loudly, to Jesus for help.

3. Grab the hand that reaches out.

Whatever the chaos in our lives -- let us hear together the sound of the voice of Jesus, listen, He speaks...right here, right now...the storm begins to die down, the waters begin to subside...He speaks again, "Take courage, do not be afraid, it is I....I am with you." (Matthew 14:27)

C - Christ

H - Has

A - All

O - Our

S - Solutions   ... Dare we say..."Bring on the Storm!"

...and once again I ... Am just sayin'

See Ya Sunday.

-Kelly

Let's Pray

No job, let's pray....poor health, let's pray...broken home...let's pray, confused, let's pray...no money, let's pray...broken world, let's pray.  Are you getting the point?

Will you pray for me,  we need to pray, let's just pray...how many times have you heard this? 

But let's think about something...

Daniel prayed and the mouths of the lions were shut.  (Daniel 6)

Stephen prayed and was stoned to death.  (Acts 7 - 8)

Two very different prayers - two very different outcomes.  Does prayer change "things" or does prayer change "me" and how I see those "things?"

When in doubt remember this..."Jesus prayed and he prayed again." (Mark 8:22-25)

Make a commitment to pray, then pray again and again and again and a...g...a...i...n...

See Ya' Tonight...

-Kelly