Occasional items of inspiration by Pastor Kelly Carner

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

The Three P's

Ready?  Lights!   Camera!   Action!   Live....

Yep....just LIVE.   Live each day out with Purpose and Passion and Power, like each was its last? Living each moment being fully engaged in the moment, not letting it slip by unnoticed?

We live each day once. Not more, not less. Just once and the day is over. Each day dishes out a fresh serving of possibilities and difficulties. There is no denying that some days are harder than the rest.

On these days we struggle. We crawl inch by inch. The enhanced gravitational forces deny us from soaring. But you know that somewhere inside you, you have what it takes. You know somehow inside you, you want to make an impact. You know the voice inside you that tells you, you were meant for more.

WE were meant for so much more than what we see around us.

How then can one lift off and do what you were meant to do? How then can you reach forth and touch your destiny? Not only to touch your destiny but to grasp it and live it out?

2 Corinthians 4:16-18, says,...

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Purpose, Passion and Power...yeah....I like that and I'm just sayin'.

...see ya Sunday.


-Kelly

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Why me?

"Why Me?" is often the first question we ask.  

For some of us, the same question pops up when we have a flat tire. Or get a cold. Or get caught in a summer downpour, or...or...

"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:13-14, NIV)

Asking "why me?" doesn't help. - The truth is we all suffer, different times, different ways.

Stay faithful. - Rev. 2:10 NLT
"Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you.

You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life."

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize.  - We are called to press on towards the high calling of Christ.

Endure with patience. - 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NLT) says, "...may the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and

Expression of the love of God...."

So...instead...of...Why me Lord? ...what if we declared, "Lord, why NOT me!"

Just Sayin'    ...and I will be seeing you.


-Kelly

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

You CAN go on

Feeling overwhelmed?  Inadequate?  Are you looking for and excuse...

You say: I can't go on.

 God says: My grace is sufficient.
( 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 91:15)

You say: I can't figure things out.
 God says: I will direct your steps.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: I can't do it.
 God says: You can do all things.
( Philippians 4:13)

You say: I'm not able.
 God says: I am able.
(2 Corinthians 9:8)

You say: It's not worth it.
 God says: It will be worth it.
(Romans 8:28)

You say: I can't forgive myself.
 God says: I forgive you.
(1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1)

You say: I can't manage.
 God says: I will supply all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)

You say: I'm afraid.
 God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7)

You say: I'm always worried and frustrated.
 God says: Cast all your cares on me. (1 Peter 5:7)

You say: I don't have enough faith.
 God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith. (Romans 12:3)

You say: I'm not smart enough.
 God says: I give you wisdom.
(1 Corinthians 1:30)

You say: I feel all alone.
 God says: I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)

..and I, am just sayin'

See Ya' Sunday


-Kelly