No matter how many times I come across this verse, it always seems to be helpful. I happened to read it this morning and it was a good reminder. Here you go…one day at a time!
Matthew 6:34
Don’t worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself. You have enough to worry about today.
Have a great day.
Hurricane Matthew left an incredible path of destruction in many areas during the past week, particularly in Haiti.
Click here to see more images like the one above, from Jérémie, Haiti.
Hundreds of people died in that country. Dozens have died in the United States. It was a powerful storm and the damage has been done.
Now, it’s time to help.
“How can I help?”
For starters, pray. Pray for the safety and health of everyone who survived the storms. Cholera is a growing concern in Haiti and it is hard to say what lies in the debris left behind. Pray that hope will overcome despair and that relief supplies will be made available to the people who desperately need them.
Donate to charitable efforts; just make sure the charity you choose will be spending the money specifically for storm relief before sending the donation.
No doubt there will be mission trips to Haiti to help the people, there. That is something to consider as well.
Thank you to everyone, everywhere who has helped people in the wake of this storm. Praying for everyone in Haiti and all places impacted by Hurricane Matthew. God’s still in control! No hurricane, no anything is bigger than He is.
“There is something in every work of art that points to the artist.”
-John King
These words were spoken at church today. Some good motivation in them.
We are all God’s works of art. But, do people see Him in us?
I was challenged by these words. If I say Jesus is my Savior…am I acting in a way that people would believe it?
Anyway, just a quick post today to pass this challenge along to you – but also to encourage you. You are God’s masterpiece! Go out and live in a way that glorifies Him. Treat other people in a way that points them to Him.
As it says in Matthew 5:16, let your light shine!
Have a great day.
I recently went on a wonderful vacation with my wife to California (travel blog posts, coming soon.)
Getting there required a plane ride, which for me, is a major deal. I dislike flying. Understatement of the year, there. Flying to me is basically a mild form of torture.
I don’t know what it is, but I have never enjoyed flying. Numerous incidents of strong turbulence over the years, whatever it’s been…I dread flying and do pretty much anything to avoid it.
For this trip though, it meant getting on a plane. So, I did. 🙂
Takeoff was fine, and we got to cruising altitude – but that’s when the bumps started. A few here and there, then the flight attendants were told to sit down, because it was going to be “choppy”. Ayiee.
It got really bumpy. I was entering panic mode. But, check this out.
I do a little reading on planes to pass the time. Happened to be on this page, right as this was going on.
Matthew 8:23-27
Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
Just a moment or two after I started to read this – the bumps stopped. Everything smoothed out. It was completely calm. Amazing.
Great metaphor for life here, friends.
What are you afraid of? What area of your life is a little short on faith right now? Flying is definitely one of mine! But God says, if we give Him our fear and replace it with faith, He will make things calm in our lives. Amen!
Let your faith fly today, everyone. Have a great day.
Matthew 11
28If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. 29Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. 30This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.
Maybe you’re feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders right now, or perhaps you’re in the middle of something that is proving to be very difficult. You may be worn out either mentally or physically, or both, from carrying those heavy burdens that are mentioned above.
As a friend of mine and I discussed the other day: Being a grown-up is hard.
We all have a lot on our plates and life can get pretty stressful sometimes. Life has a lot of expectations and responsibilities and even things that are enjoyable can become part of the stress that we experience in our everyday lives.
These verses remind me that whenever things (big or small) start to build up, it’s time to look up. God will give us the rest we need. All we have to do is ask!
Have a great day.
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