Thanking You for the beauty that You are… #soverythankful

 

he makes me braveFeeling the breath of Your goodness, I praise and adore You…

Reaching for Your hand, I am comforted by Your warmth, and quieted by Your strength…

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

Thank You for Your strength, Oh Lord…

Taking my eyes off of myself, Oh Lord, I put my hope in You…

I lay my thoughts, and anxious heart at the throne of Your feet…

Letting go of all my worries, expectations, and fears…

Putting my hope back in Your hands, I will soak in this moment of quiet beauty.

You, Oh Lord, are my strength…and Your peace transcends all understanding…

My heart, is quieted by the majesty of Your presence..

How beautiful and wonderful You are..

Help me to rest in Your care, Father, to be aware of the anxious thoughts that try to invade…

Thank you for the power of Your presence, and the quietness of Your peace..

“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope” in the Lord will renew their strength..”

“They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and grow weary, they walk and be faint..”

I am Your’s, Oh Lord,

I am Your’s…

In Jesus Name,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

Isaiah 40:29-30

So Very Thankful… #soverythankful

so very thankful“In the beginning the word already existed.  He was with God, and He was God.

He was in the beginning with God.  He created everything there is.  Nothing exists that He didn’t make.  Life itself was in Him..

And this light gives light to everyone.  The light shines through the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.

God sent John the Baptist to tell everyone about the light, so that everyone might believe because of His testimony.

John himself was not the light; he was only a witness to the light.

The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was going to come into the world…
John 1-9

Oh Lord, how thankful I am for these awesome and powerful words…

When life doesn’t make sense, when pain, fear and sorrow come near.

Your word shines bright…

You are the light

How truly beautiful You are.

The darkness will never be able to extinguish Your light…

You created everything that is.

You came to give life and light to everyone…

Oh Lord, may we too be faithful witnesses to Your beauty and light…

May we shine of hope.

Of truth..  all that is pleasing to You…

How very thankful I am to have been chosen to be a part of this plan…

In Jesus Name,

I pray,

Amen.

Live in Love,

Lisa

You Are Colossal… #soverythankful

I am colossalYes. You.

 You are pretty great!

Life is so super messy…

Conflict is inevitable.

Forgive others quickly.

 Speak gently… walk humbly.

Don’t over think things… give your mind a chance to rest.

Live in the light of His all-encompassing Holy love…

Today is the perfect day to be happy :)

Father, forgive the times I dwell on the negative…

Please shine bright Your light of goodness in my heart, and give me the grace I need to be gentle with myself…

How I pray I would be a light of hope to my family… and those You draw into my life.

Keeping my eyes on You… Keeping my soul wrapped in Your warmth..

I enter Your gates with hope and thanksgiving…

I love You Dear Jesus,

In Your Name I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving go into His courts with praise.

Give thanks to Him and bless His name.

For the Lord is good and unfailing love continues forever…”

Psalm 100 4-5

A Sweet Whisper… #soverythankful

put your ear down by your heart“When he was at the table with them, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.

 Then their eyes were opened and the recognized Him, and He disappeared from their sight.

The asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the scriptures to us?

Luke 24:30-32

Their hearts burned within them as He spoke…

I know that feeling…

That sensation of His touch…

The purity of His words..

Jesus spoke words of  love…

He spoke words of  hope…

He spoke words of  peace…

of healing…and forgiveness..

He whispered to their hearts freedom…

Oh Lord,

How I thank You for drawing near.. I thank You for the warmth of Your embrace…

I thank You for the power in Your grace.

I thank You for Your truths that challenge and purse me…

Thank You for Your burning love that fills me.

In Jesus Name,

I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

Fully Dependent.. Completely Thankful… #soverythankful

let every breath I takeWhen you bow down before God and admit your dependence on Him, He will lift you up and give you honor…”

James 4:10

Good morning Dear Heavenly Father,

I come before You this new morning…

Heart wide open..

My thoughts spinning of dependence, hope and prayer.

In this moment my spirit is overwhelmed with who You are… How great.  How big…

How powerful and true.

I am fully dependent on You…

completely humbled…

For that is what You have asked from me…

May every breath I take truly never cease to worship You…

May my words be good.. right, and pleasing to Your ears…

“Don’t speak evil against each other, my dear brothers and sisters.  If you criticize  each other and condemn each other, then you are criticizing and condemning God’s law…”

James 4:11

Help us, Oh  Lord, to lift each other up…

Letting Your presence permeate our conversations…

Our laughter and our pain…

May You have honor in our lives as we seek to worship, pray and praise…

In Jesus Holy Name,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

Thank You Veterans… #soverythankful

happy veterans dayThank You Veterans for your sacrificial service to love America and protect us…

You are so loved!

Thanking God for You all…

Ps Remember to thank a Veteran today…

Remind them how special they are!

Live in Love,

Lisa

Refreshed … #soverythankful

refreshed blog picOh, Dear Heavenly Father,

How I love You…

As I dance through your gates, running to Your throne, I smile with hope, and rejoice in laughter…

Your loving kindness being spilled in my heart,  ignites my senses, and inspires my thoughts…

How I thank You for friendships that break through the silence, my heart was heavy, but You heard my cry…

Thank You for watching over me, and not letting me drift away…

Your sweetness fills me with song…

Praise be to my King…

I give You my heart, my day…

May I bring You gladness that I am Your child :)

In Jesus Name,

I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

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

Proverbs 11:18

Love one another.. we are on the same team :)

Thanking God, for you, Carly Casoria…

 

Hand In Hand… #soverythankful

hand in handThe steps of the Godly are directed by the Lord.

He delights in every detail of their lives…

Though they stumble, the will not fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand…”

Psalm 37:23-24

This just makes my heart swell with pure delight …

Though I stumble, I will not fall… for the Lord is holding my hand.

Oh, Lord, How amazing and wonderful You are…

I believe You are directing my steps..

I believe You delight in my life.

Such beauty and honor escapes me.

That I have this beautiful picture of You, My God. My King, ever so gently, yet securely; holding my hand fills me with such peace…

How I praise Your Holy Name, and thank You for Your constant love and faithfulness…

I am so overjoyed that You are a helicopter parent :)

Help me to let Your love deeply penetrate the fears, and worries that so easily creep in…

Help me to be a source of hope, and encouragement for those whose hearts are weary…

You have saved me… and I am so very thankful.

In Jesus Name, I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

For Your love satisfies…

“Come near to God, and He will come near to you..”

James 4:8

Beyond Faithful… #soverythankful

beyond faithful blog“Your unfailing love, O lord, is as vast as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds….”

Oh, Lord, how I thank You for Your faithfulness to this sinners heart… You reached beyond the clouds, and covered me with Your love…

“Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the ocean depths.”

By Your righteousness You secured my heart.. You granted me strength, hope and healing… Who can understand the depths of Your ways…

“You care for people and animals alike,

O Lord.

How precious is your unfailing love,”

Your sweetness overwhelms me… Your love for all living things so beautiful…

“O God!

All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of Your wings..”

How I thank You for concealing me in the shelter of Your wings…

You are my safety and refuge…

Psalm 36:5-7

I love You so much Jesus,

In Your Name, I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

“Whoever pursues Godliness and unfailing love will find life, godliness, and honor…”

Proverbs 21:21

Keep pursuing… He has your heart in His hands…  :)

My Cup Of Blessing… #soverythankful

forgiven and loved forever blog pic“Lord, You alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. 

You guard all that is mine. 

The land You have given me is a pleasant land.  What a wonderful inheritance!  I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me…

I know the Lord is always with me, I will not be shaken for He is right beside me…

No wonder my heart is filled with joy, and my mouth shouts His praises! 

My body rests in safety…

Psalm 16:5-8

How beautiful are these words to my soul…

He is my cup of blessing…

Drink His goodness in…

He guards all that is yours..

He is fighting on your behalf.. guarding and protecting you always..

Be truly thankful in Your inheritance…

He wants you to enjoy the people, and the things He alone has given you..

For every good thing is from His hand above, and is truly wonderful…and in so; by doing so, we are blessing the Lord who guides us, and instructs us, even by night.

He is always with you…

We will not be shaken for He is right beside us… He is our rock.  Our redeemer…

Rest in His safety…

May my body and mind rest in Your great safety, Oh Lord…

No wonder my heart is filled with joy, and our mouths shout His praises!

How I need You, Heavenly Father everyday… all day.

I love You Jesus,

In Your name I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

“For God did not give you a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline…”

2 Timothy 1:7

Be strong in His love today and everyday! :)