Waiting & Hope… #Hopeoveflwoing

“My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty.

I do not concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me.

But I have stilled and quieted my soul;

like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.”

Psalm 131

Being peaceful and calm is never easy when your mind is spinning and thinking and pushing…

There’s always that first reaction … to panic

Too overthink, and even agonize…  I know that’s my first reaction too!  especially when I don’t understand the whys  and whats of what’s going on around me..

I was imaging this picture of a child in his momma’s arms… being weened, feeling the desire to nurse, maybe feeling rejected and scared…  yet His Mother is right there… Holding him close, the child is not understanding, but he’s being soothed and comforted by His mother’s arms.  He feels the comfort and  warmth of her chest… her heartbeat.. and the strength of her love.

He is supported and protected in his Mother’s loving arms, She is holding him tight…

He’s trusting her… connected to her.  Calmed by her.

That is the same with us…

Dear Jesus,

I am not proud, our eyes are not haughty…

I will not concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me…

Thank you for quieting my soul…

Thank you for the stillness of your presence that covers and holds me… soothes and calms me…

I will keep my trust in you, and not lean on my own understanding…

For I know your ways are perfect…

May my life be a sweet fragrance unto you my Lord, and my King…

In Jesus Name,

I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

 

Infused with Kindness & Sprinkled with hope… #Hopeoverflowing

Keep shooting for the stars.

Please… Please don’t let anger or hate into your world.

A tiny bit will invade your heart, and like yeast will grow and grow…

“You were running the race so well.  Who has held you back from following the truth? It certainly isn’t from God, for His is the one who called you to freedom.  A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough”

Galatians 5:7_9

Stay passionate, learn humility…

“But He gives us more grace.  This is why it says, God stands against the proud, but favors the humble”

James 4:6

Be thankful for each small gift of love and kindness.

Be your own kind of amazing, because God sees you and loves that :)

Turn a bad situation into a place where love and goodness can be found.

Only you can change whats going on around you…

Be still.

Know that God is most glorified when we bend our hearts to kindness and love.

That is His overflow.  That’s what changes the little moments that take us away…

A generous heart full of compassion… That is life!

Stand up for goodness with grace and tenderness.

Trust God in this, and you will see the Heavens open and love SHINE down!

Surrender your feelings…

Let God’s softness change you… and then change the world around you…

All to His glory.

All to His goodness.

And All to leave a legacy of His love… His hope.

His faithful kindness, and sincere joy…

He has you.

You can let go now…

“He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.”

Psalm 37:6

Dear Jesus,

May my only cause be the overflowing of Your love infused with kindness, and sprinkled with hope…

Actually lots of sprinkles would be great :)

I love You,

Jesus

Live in love,

Lisa

 

The Rhythm of Her Heart… #Hopeoverflowing

The beauty of His love is everywhere…

In a kind word.  A loving gesture …

Keep it simple.  Love those right where you are.

Stretch our your hand, let grace flow.  Blow kindness like you would a dandelion on a warm winter’s day…

“Sing to him sing praise to him; tell of all His wonderful acts.

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”

Psalm: 105

Dear Heavenly Father,

I look to you as I sing of your love…

You have been faithful and generous… forgiving and so kind.

May my heart seek you, as I let the noise of the world drift away…

Surround me with the glory of your light.

And the warmth of your touch.

My heart sings let it be…breathe and release…

You, Oh Lord, are the strength of my soul and the rhythm of my heart…

Thank you for today…

Help me to keep my focus on all that you are…

“Remember the wonders he has done….”

Psalm 105:5a

May my heart reflect the wonders I have seen…

May my soul rejoice in those quiet moments, and the sweet memories of the goodness and grace you have shown my heart.

I praise You, Dear Jesus…

I praise your Holy Name,

In Your name I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

 

 

There is Freedom Waiting for You… #Hopeoverflowing

Keeping hope alive…

Living in a place of both vulnerability and strength can feel confusing.  But this is where our hearts, and God’s plan collide…

It means your heart is in God’s hand, and your mind is being renewed by the power of His word, and the overflow of His grace.

It means we don’t get caught up in negative thinking.  Period.

We stop overthinking.  Period.

We don’t let our minds graze in a pasture of sadness or fear.  Period.

You are meant to live in way more beautiful pastures…

For me, it means, no backwards thinking… Period.  No reflecting on past words, or past dramas.  Period.

To live free and abundant is just that…

Your thoughts are not ruling your days…

You move in harmony to a new song… a new hope…. and you keep on dancing!

“No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.”

Psalm 25:3

Let your mind live in a pasture of abundant hope and reckless freedom…

God is always behind the scenes fighting and moving His plan forward for you.  If you don’t stop looking back, you will never see what’s in front of you.

You should never scheme or plot … Darkness and pride loom there…

Your job is to seek God’s face..

His goodness and grace.

And keep loving on.

Trust Him…

“He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.”
Psalm 37:6

How I pray you will soar high above the noise and chatter… that today you will make the decision to not look back over yesterdays words… EVER AGAIN.

You will stop yourself. Redirect your thoughts to something productive and good.

And you will repeat it until the day you no longer are tempted …

Life is a journey..

Live and learn…

In Jesus Name,

I pray,

Amen

Live in love,

Lisa

 

Be Light… #Hopeoverflowing

When Jesus walked among us He was pure light… pure love…

He spoke gently… kindly to those whose hearts were bent beneath their loads..

He calmed the weary with a touch.

He sat with the outcasts… the “sinners” and the broken.

His eyes were upon the childlike, and His heart hurt for the hurting…

Just the thought of His presence speaks to something deep within my soul…

His love stirs me… calms me… drives me…

Stay humble.

Be soft.

Trust God with all that you are.  The good and the bad.

Be patient with yourself… learn and grow.  Laugh and live.

Be patient with others.  Don’t judge.  Judging steals your joy… puts your head in competition, and draws your heart from the light of God’s goodness.

Be love…

So much love that when you are with others they are love too :)

“Come to me, all who carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you.  Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.”

Matt 11:28-30

Jesus is humble. Gentle. And light.

Let Him all in… Shine Him all out :)

Have the best day,

Live in Love,

Lisa

 

 

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus… #Hopeoveflowing

We we’rent meant to carry the weight of the world upon our shoulders…

Refrain…

And…

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus.  Look full in His wonderful face;

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim…

in the light of His glory and grace..”

Praying over your Sunday friends…

Live in love,

Lisa

To listen to Hey Jude click below :)

https://youtu.be/A_MjCqQoLLA

More love… More Compassion… More hope… #Hopeoverflowing

More love…

More compassion…

More hope…

That’s what this world craves.  That’s  our hearts desire.

Be light to a burdened heart.

Be compassionate when anger erupts.  Shine hope and kindness when darkness wants to take over…

Let the love of our mighty God spill over and help make someones day a little big brighter…

“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

2 Corinthians 9:8

Dear Heavenly Father,

How I pray your grace abounding in and around our hearts and life…

May we see people… hearts and life as fragile and hopeful.

May your grace abound!

Help me… Help us… to see the good in others no matter their words or conduct.

May our good work be blessed abundantly by your heart of grace.  Oh Lord, may our time here on earth be an overflow of all that you are… all that you have done in our little world and broken hearts…

Yes, Dear Lord,

More love, more compassion… more hope overflowing…

I pray in Jesus beautiful name,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

Covered in hope… Washed in grace… #Hopeoverflowing

Knowing that God is for you is one thing…

….but

Believing God is for you is life changing :)

“If God is for us, who can be against us.  He who did not spare his own Son, but

gave Him up for us all – how will he not also, along with Him graciously give us all things.

Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen; it is God who justifies.”

Romans 8:31-33

When our hope is in God’s love and power, our days can be filled with joy and peace…

“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.”

Romans 8:28

When you seek Him in prayer, and the quiet whispers of your heart…  you can be sure that what you are going through is being covered in hope and washed in grace…

He is for you.

He loves you more in a single moment than words can explain..

Trust God… Really. Really.  Really. Trust Him.

When we lay down our reckless thoughts, and self centered plans, we leave room for the unimaginable… we ope our hearts to learn. To grow, you might feel unsure of this new feeling… the feeling of vulnerability, but that is where God’s strength is…

This is where we learn to let God be God.

We let go of all our preconceived notions, over thinking and strife…  and live more and more in hope… fueled by love.

When we set our minds on things above, we love more, we believe that all  things will work out for God’s glory, and we stop asking why …

We bathe in His love… We live to be an extension of His grace right where we are…

That is what a life of living in hope looks like…

Live in love,

Lisa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Releasing The Chains of Strife… #Hopeoverflowing


“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13

Hope….

As I started to think about the stirrings of my heart for this new year …I felt the pull of hope whispering inspiration into my soul…

Hope is not a thing we can touch… it’s a gift.. a choice… a mindset of truth.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13

To let the hope of God fill you with joy and peace is huge.

It means we hope in God’s love over us.  We learn to trust in Him at a more pure level…

It is human nature to want to trust in ourselves.  To think we need to do more, work harder, manipulate, or push.

But those ways always seem to lead to darkness, and despair.  Pulling our hearts and thoughts away from gentleness..  love and peace.

As we keep our eyes; our hearts, and our thoughts grounded in who God is, we release our fears, our toil, our strain.

We let the Spirit of God wake up our faith, and He release the chains of strife.

Our hope believes that God is already at work, He is preparing a way…

The battle is not ours…

Hope sets us free.  It is a gift to those who believe in who God is.

It is a treasure of freedom… by God’s grace alone.

So, as begin a new year, my prayer for you and for me, is to live in hope…

To change our mindset… to truly learn to trust God more.  To open our hearts, and let the grace of God pour over our desires, our dreams, our hurts, and believe in His goodness and power.

Today… right this very minute.  May we decide to let the Holy Spirit reign in our hearts.  No more strife.

May we let His peace flow to overflowing that the Holy Spirit’s power takes over and we begin to live in truth… in HOPE…

May we begin to discern the thoughts that cause anxiety and hopelessness.  Then take that thought and repeat this scripture..

“May the God of hope fill me (you) with all joy and peace as I  (you)  trust in him, so that I (you) may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13

In Jesus Name, I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

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