A good heart!
Dolly Parton

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged (Joshua 1:7–9)
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Holy words long preserved
for our walk in this world,
They resound with God's own heart
Oh, let the Ancient words impart.

Words of Life, words of Hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e'er we roam
Ancient words will guide us Home.

Ancient words ever true
Changing me, and changing you.
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.

Holy words of our Faith
Handed down to this age.
Came to us through sacrifice
Oh heed the faithful words of Christ.

Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world.
They resound with God's own heart
Oh let the ancient words impart.

Ancient words ever true
Changing me, and changing you.
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.

Ancient words ever true
Changing me, and changing you.
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.

Song by Michael W. Smith

You are love, You are life
You are Lord over everything
Alpha, Omega, Jehovah, The King of Kings,
Wonderful, Waymaker, Worthy of my offering
Hallowed be thy name

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Psalm 103 1-5

I AM LOVED.
Deeply, ridiculously, overwhelmingly loved by God.

Sometimes I find myself in situations where I genuinely have NO IDEA how things will turn out.

And yet, somehow, after all the times “life" happened to me, here I am… STILL STANDING. 🏽

These days, I catch myself smiling for no particular reason. Yesterday, I actually busted out laughing in the car while driving home.

There are even moments I feel like I should just pull over and dance because… hmmm! 🏽

You guys won’t understand. And honestly, I don’t think I can explain it either.

Bottom line is:
I AM LOVED.
I AM KEPT.
I AM GRATEFUL.
AND GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO ME! 🏽

So yes… if you see me randomly smiling, laughing or looking like I know something you don’t know…
I probably do.

#grateful
#gratefulheart

Lord I'm amazed how you show me mercy.

Lamentations 3:22-23: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

#grateful
#gratefulheart

Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Isaiah 40:31: "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint."

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Lord, I pray for a renewed strength today, as I hope in you; make me soar on wings like eagles, make me run and not grow weary, make me walk and not faint, in Jesus name, Amen!

God arms us with strength, and makes our way perfect!

The steps of the righteous are ordered by God.

For this God is our God forever and ever, He will be our guide even to the end
Psalm 48:14

A Strong Tower!

There are days when getting out of bed takes faith.
Days when you look at the cost of food, transport, rent, school fees, fuel, bills and responsibilities and quietly ask yourself, “How am I going to keep doing this?”

There are people going to work every morning with heavy hearts.
Business owners opening their shops and offices wondering where the next customer will come from.
Entrepreneurs who have invested so much, yet the results seem painfully slow.

DON'T GIVE UP.

The fact that you are still here is a testimony.
Keep showing up.
And while you work, trust God.

When the economy is uncertain - He is our certainty.
When opportunities seem scarce - He is our provider.
When business is slow - He makes a way.
When our strength is failing - His grace is sufficient.

Keep showing up. 🏽🏽

The name of the Lord is our Strong Tower.

His praise shall continually be on my lips.

#grateful
#gratefulheart

You aren't an accident or an incident; you are a gift to the world, a divine work of art, signed by God.

"We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to devote ourselves to the good deeds for which God has designed us". (Eph. 2:10)

#grateful
#gratefulheart

Psalms 119:11-16 NIV
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.