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Reflection Day 22

April 21, 2020
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Over the past year, I have reflected on the word grace. It’s actually my middle name my parents gave me… I was named after my mom who was named after her aunt. I’ve got picked on throughout the years because even though Grace is in my name, I’m not so graceful. Ha! However, when looking at the meaning of this word biblically, I see things differently.

This morning, and many other mornings, I sat in judgment of myself. As I was trying to prayerfully meditate through my yoga, I kept finding ways to tell myself to do better. You need to do this. You have to try harder. You need to be more motivated. But then, a song came on about grace and a reminder that grace is a gift from God. So, why am I like taking that gift away by not cutting myself some slack, because I am doing everything I can? Why am I not gentle with myself? Why can’t I show myself some grace like God shows me? I won’t do everything just so. I won’t meet every situation with success. I will fail. I will struggle. However, why can’t I just give myself some grace and remember I am giving it all I’ve got? I am trusting God with all my being. If I am enough for God, then why am I not enough for myself? So, today friends if you feel like I have, just remind yourself how completely amazing you are, God loves you how He made you, and you are fearfully and wonderfully made! Don’t give up! Keep going with God as your guide!

“For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift.” -Ephesians 2:8

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Reflection Day 21

April 20, 2020April 21, 2020
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As I felt led to read Psalm 91, I was able to sympathize with Psalmist and his fear as we go through this pandemic and the tough weather that has destroyed some people’s homes and businesses. However, this scripture reminds me that we are under God’s protection. Imagery leads me to picture an eagle soaring overhead as protection. We know that God is our nurturer and protector and this scripture confirms that knowledge. Verse 4 ends with the reminder that God shields us from all those bad or evil things by His faithfulness when we trust Him. How has God shielded you lately?

“He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under His wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield. “ -Psalm 91:4

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Reflection Day 20

April 20, 2020
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“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.” – 1 Peter 5:6-7

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Reflection Day 19

April 20, 2020
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Throughout these days of reflection, I tend to go back to the word hope. Well, actually, hope has been a word I have clung to for the past 17 years. I have seen the first part of the scripture on signs and coffee cups and different items especially those beach themed items. I haven’t really seen much of the second verse, so today I read (HCSB study version) some about the second verse.

We, as Christians, have the hope that God has what we need. We have hope that we will fulfill his calling for us, no matter what that looks likes. We have hope that we will enter Heaven’s Gates when our work here on earth is done. But, to get there this scripture remind us through Holy Week into Easter Sunday that Jesus entered God’s presence within the inner sanctuary and that’s where our anchors are safe and secure… deep within our soul.

How has the Father, Son and Holy Spirit anchored your soul?

“We have this hope as an anchor for our lives, safe and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.” -Hebrews 6:19

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Reflection Day 18

April 20, 2020
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So, what is the first thing you do in the morning after wipe the sleep from your eyes or hit the snooze button 3 times? Well, I grab a cup of coffee and the Bible. Of, course my phone is near, because I have my devotions on it. I work hard to not click on any social media first… just taking some time in the quiet.

As I take that first sip of coffee, I begin to read what God has done, how he has provided, where I might need to repent or forgive, and many other parts that fit in the pieces of the Bible. Today as I do the same, prayer comes to forefront of His Word for me to read. During this pandemic time, there are so many things to pray for! So, today let’s pray together. Matthew 6:9-13 teaches us how to pray together… The LORD’s Prayer.

You know, when Jesus and the disciples were in The Garden, Jesus told the disciples to pray. Jesus asked for God’s will to be done, not His. After seeing the Angel of Heaven and finishing His prayer, he woke the disciples up to continue to pray. So today, take a moment of silence and pray this prayer, then incorporate all those you are praying for today. Have a blessed day my friends!

“Rise up and pray.” – Luke 22:46

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Reflection Day 17

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020
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Have you ever just longed to fit in? Fit in a group of friends? Fit in at school? Fit in the group of higher ups to feel important? Fit in at your job with your colleagues? Well, I remember during upper elementary and junior high longing to just fit in. At the beginning of both of those times, I had moved to new towns. Making friends and keeping them was tricky. Who can you trust? Who has your best interest at heart?

Since, all of you who know me know, I am not anywhere close to the box that others fit in. I’m all the way outside the box. It took me many years to be okay with that, but here I am and I am perfectly fine with that. My true friends tend to be outside that box, too! You know, God is wherever you are. Like Jerusalem in our scripture, He will not let us fall. He is our stronghold! He will not let us be short of how He made us to be. Embrace your differences! Embrace your gifts! So, today, reflect upon how amazingly different you are because you are fearfully and wonderfully made in His eyes!

“God is within her, she will not fall.” -Psalms 46:5

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Reflection Day 16

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020
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As I take time this morning to gather my thoughts, write my to do list, get ready for an online meeting, I read my devotion which is based upon the Empty Grave. Today, for me, is a day of peace… the day after it all… Easter Monday. This is where my hope comes from… God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are with me always. Take a minute to listen and reflect on how you feel today. What are your thoughts on the scripture?

“Praise the God and Father of our LORD Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” – 1 Peter 1:3

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Reflection Day 15

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020
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Reflection Day 14

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020
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During Holy Week, I always have a lot of emotions as the week progresses towards Easter Sunday, especially on this Maundy Thursday. Remembering to trust and that we are to walk by faith are two things that come to mind. Even when things are completely devastating, continuing to trust and keep the faith are important to move forward towards God and His plan for us. How have you trusted God? How have you walked by faith even though you can’t see?

“When I am afraid, I will trust in You.”
– Psalms 56:3

“For we walk by faith, not by sight”
– Corinthians 5:7

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Reflection Day 13

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020
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During this pandemic time which has extended through the Lent season, I have seen different quotes about how “the church is empty and soon so will the tomb” and “the church has deployed”. I’ve seen those sharing their beautiful testimonies about how God has changed their lives. We are the church ⛪️ So with that in mind… A song, of course, came to my mind as I thought about how we are asked to praise God everywhere. So as we continue this path during Holy Week, let’s take a minute and listen to this song as we prepare ourselves to be the sanctuary whether at home, at work, in the morning or in the evening. ✝️ 🙏🏻 What does this scripture mean to you?

“Now praise theLord,
all you servants of theLord
who stand in theLord’s house at night!
Lift up your hands in the holy place
and praise theLord!
May theLord,
Maker of heaven and earth,
bless you from Zion.” -Psalms 134: 1-3

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