On Sunday shared this verse from Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV. His love never fails and His mercies are new every morning; “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lam‬ ‭3:22-23‬ ‭NIV

Like this photo, the journey to the water might be long. We might Stumble along the way and fall short. We can confidently keep walking, knowing God still loves us. Last week I heard a leader say, “I can’t walk on water. I am sure you can’t too. We learn best from our mistakes”. We may physically not be able to walk on water like Jesus. We can still get out of the boat! Your boat may be fear of failure, or consumed by sin. Good news, God’s love and compassion for us can pull us out of our boats.

On this Water Walking Wednesday let’s get out of the boat no matter the surroundings. Let’s not forget that God’s love never fails.

On Sunday I shared how God’s word is our guide; “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psa‬ ‭119:105‬ ‭NIV‬‬. We should be able to take God’s word and be blessed for our confidence is in Him; “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” Jer 17:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬.

Last night I ran until the sun went down. I was able to get this beautiful picture of the cross that transforms throughout Holy Week. This purple drape symbolizes Jesus royalty and kingship as he entered into Jerusalem. Even though I know how the story goes, every year this week is a new transformation process for me. Our Pastor Charles Wilbanks asked us on Sunday; do we understand the sacrifice that made the Joy of Easter possible? I would like to say my answer is yes. As I grow as a Christian and understand more about that sacrifice, my Joy becomes greater.

I encourage us all today to pick a verse or passage and meditate on God’s word throughout the day. Let’s allow God’s word to be our guide. We are all going through different seasons in our lives so I imagine we would pick different verses. For me I am going to make Rom 8:28 NIV my guide today; “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” I am confident that God will bring something good out of my current season.

What verse will you meditate on today?

Yesterday’s blog post I listed several verses for us to take a moment and thank God for His word. On this Mindset Monday I want us to look closer at Isaiah 55:11 NIV; “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

When we think about all the events of Holy Week; Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, we’re prophecies fulfilled. God’s word has and will accomplish the purpose for which it was spoken and written. I never thought about it until yesterday’s sermon by our Pastor Charles Wilbanks, if the people hadn’t praised Jesus as He entered into Jerusalem, the stones would have shouted; ““I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”” Luke 19:40 NIV.

On this Mindset Monday, I encourage us to stand on God’s word in confidence. Are you waiting on a prayer to be answered? Keep circling God’s promises! Are you in a valley? Keep praying! Are you experiencing trials? Keep praising!

Last night Deborah lit a candle to invite the Holy Spirit to guide and direct her thoughts. I have lit the candle for us this morning as we share God’s word together.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus and His Disciples made their journey to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Holy Week is one of the most important weeks in the Bible. Thankfully we have this week recorded in all 4 Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. I want to take a moment to thank God for his word. His word has purpose and does not return void. His word is our guide to light our path. His word is unending and his mercies are new every morning. His word renews us and gives us strength. His word is our lineage, for we are His chosen people.

His word has purpose; “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

His word is our guide; “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:105‬ ‭NIV‬

His word is unending; “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:22-23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

His word renews: “but 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 be faint.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:31‬ ‭NIV‬‬

His word is our lineage; “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Just like this candle is reflecting a light on the table, God’s word is reflected in, through, and around us. On this Spiritual Sunday as we begin Holy Week and throughout the week, I pray we can shine God’s light. It is our Great Commission to spread the Gospel so all will know Jesus’s journey to the cross is everyone’s redemption story. Let’s shout Hosanna in the Highest for all to hear!

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Pictured here is my daughter’s prom corsage. It was beautifully designed with baby’s breath, red roses, ribbon, and feathers. Baby’s breath symbolizes everlasting love. Red roses symbolizes love, beauty, and courage. Like these flowers God is everlasting love, beauty, and courage. We have been blessed with a beautiful relationship with our Heavenly Father. He is always there to give us the love courage we need.

In Jeremiah 31:3 NIV we read how He has always loved us; “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” In John 3:1 NIV we read how His love has lavished on us; “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

On this Finish Friday let’s move forward with courage. Let’s not forget whose we are as children of God. Let’s embrace the everlasting love that has been lavished on us.

We have made it to Thankful Thursday! “Hallelujah! O my soul, praise God! All my life long I’ll praise God, singing songs to my God as long as I live.” Psalm‬ ‭146:1-2‬ ‭MSG‬‬

According to the Dictionary Hallelujah means; God be praised (uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing). According to the Wikipedia it means; an interjection used as an expression of gratitude and adoration.

I love “uttered in worship”. Our uttered sound is music to God’s ears. I have a new favorite worship song that I wanted to share, Hallelujah by Brandon Lake. The chorus sings;

So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah
And I know it’s not much
But I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah

I love the simplicity here, yet the magnitude of this word. “Nothing else fit for a king” but a Hallelujah! When I saw this tree last week, I saw a strong wooden cross. I was reminded that “God’s in charge—always. Zion’s God is God for good! Hallelujah!” Psalm‬ ‭146:10‬ ‭msg. The battle at the cross has already been won for us.

On this Thankful Thursday will you join me in singing a Hallelujah! Let’s show God our gratitude and adoration!