Kind Heart… Brave Soul… #kindness

Posted on November 6, 2014 by The Sweetest Fragrance

“Happy are those who deal justly with others and always do what is right…”

Psalm 106:3

Doing what’s right takes a minute…

Taking a breath.. stepping away from anger, jealousy, or resentment changes things…

We so need one another…

We need friendships…

We need a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on…

Someone to help us see things in a better light…

We need laugher, hope and good cheer…

Dear Heavenly Father, How I need You…

Please lighten my heart, and give me strength to step away from destructive thoughts, and unwarranted fears…

May my heart be kind, my spirit gentle and my soul brave…

In Jesus Name,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

Kindness Gives Me Hope… #kindness

Posted on October 29, 2014 by The Sweetest Fragrance

“I myself have gained much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because your kindness has so often refreshed the hearts of God’s people…”

Philemon 1:7

Friendship…

Love and Kindness…

Father, how I thank You for those who refresh my heart…

Their beauty and kindness shine so bright..

Please help us to not get caught up in jealousy, pride and selfish desires…

Life is so short…

We truly don’t know when our time here will be up…

Help us to live purposefully, motivated to be the best wife, mother, mother in law, sister, friend, and grandmother I can be..

Living in the light… Staying far away from the shadows of deceit…

Please, Father, don’t let our hearts get tangled up in the darkness of self righteousness..

I don’t want to get lost in the weeds of bitterness and judging others…

May I be a vessel of Your love, hope and great forgiveness…

Please use my life to refresh and love others, as You have loved me…

In Jesus Name,

I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

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Fill My Heart… #kindness

Posted on October 28, 2014 by The Sweetest Fragrance

“He saved us not because of the good things we did, but because of His mercy.

He washed away our sins and gave us a new life through the Holy Spirit…

He declared us not guilty because of His great kindness…”

Titus 3:5 & 3:7

He. washed away. Our sins. And gave us a new life…

What beautiful goodness.

Good morning, Dear Heavenly Father, what sweet and tender love you have for me…

You declared me not guilty because of Your great kindness..

You hold me close,

You stand by my side…

You hold me up…

You have set my heart free..

How I thank You for this new day, help me to stand tall and declare I am Yours…

Loved. Forgiven. Fully accepted and adored.

Thank You for choosing me..

In the ginormousness of this world, You sought me…

Thank You for Your love that rescued me…

You didn’t let me slip through the cracks, and for that I am so thankful…

Oh, Lord,

Help me to have a heart that hears, and eyes that see…

Please fill my heart with more of You…

Use my life to help others not slip through the cracks…

Thank You for Your amazing grace…

In Jesus Name,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

Listen With Your Heart… #kindness

Posted on September 15, 2014 by The Sweetest Fragrance

“Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!”

Proverbs 15:23

How refreshing it is when you ask a question, and the reply is gentle.

Kind…

Oh, Lord, How I praise and thank You for Your gentleness in my life…

I can come before You broken and weary; and You fill my heart with hope..

Oh, Lord, thank You so much that I don’t have to protect my heart in Your presence…

Help me to be Your sweet goodness to this hurting world…

Help me to listen with my heart, that my reply will always be filled with hope, goodness and the reflection of Your love…

We are all seeking to matter…

Help us to show others just how much they matter to You…

In Jesus Name,

I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

Building My Home… #kindness

Posted on September 14, 2014 by The Sweetest Fragrance

“A wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.

Proverbs 14: 1

I sooo never want to underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, or the smallest act of caring…

Each of these, sweet and selfless acts, has the ability to penetrate deeply into someone’s heart, and give them hope to carry on…

People matter. You matter..

How we live each day matters…

How I want to build my house right…

Good..

When I rush through my day, filled with worry, and strife, I can leave behind a trail of wrecklessness and hurt…

Oh Lord, give us the strength to see beyond ourselves. Fill my heart, my mind and my thoughts with the desires of Your heart…

To be a woman who builds her house in love is my deepest heart’s desire…

Forgive me for the times I have torn down those whom I love….

Guide my steps, reminding me that today matters. Help me to be present, hopeful and helpful…

Please give me the wisdom

to live in the moment, not worried about tomorrow, or burdened with yesterday..

To know that my purpose in this world is to rock my world with love..

Lord, I depend on You for the courage and strength I need to live my life in the present…

Lord, You are my God, and I will follow You…

I give You my day, Father,

May I glorify you in all that I say and do…

In Jesus Name,

Amen.

Live in Love

Lisa

“A wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands. Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise Him.”

Proverbs 14: 1-2

Reckless Words… #kindness

Posted on September 12, 2014 by The Sweetest Fragrance

“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing..”

Proverbs 12:18

Being on both sides of this, I know how much pain reckless words can bring…

For me. If I am not in God’s word.. being filled daily with His goodness and grace, I find myself loosing sensitivity to my words… and thoughts..

People matter..

Love matters…

Dear Heavenly Father, I love You so much… When I think of the sweetness and kindness You show me, my heart overflows with peace, and I am so thankful…

May You keep my heart soft for the things that matter most…

May You keep my heart aware of my own words, and help me to encourage and help other’s know just how valuable they are to You..

Reckless words can hurt us so deeply,

They can make us lose hope, and feel so isolated…

Oh, Father, help us to be aware…

I love You..

In Jesus Holy Name,

I pray,

Amen

You so matter to God.

Live in Love,

Lisa