It’s all about your focus

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Today, instead of looking at what’s going wrong in your life, find the good. Having a  grateful attitude can turn your lives around. What are you grateful for? Lord, teach us to focus more on…

Pep Talk

Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11 AMPC  What happed to your confidence? You were once so sure of yourself. You used to give your all to anything you put your hands to. What stopped you? When did you embrace intimidation? You…

Enough with all the lies

Romans 10:9 (NLT)  If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Whose report will you believe today? Will you continue believing what your current circumstances are speaking about you? Will you continue listening to the lies of the enemy? The…

I’m Cheering For You..

1 Corinthians 15:57 (AMPC)  But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ. Often times we let ourselves down when we fail to live up to our full potential. We push everyone else but we often settle for less than our very best when it comes to…

You Are Enough…

You are enough. You are good enough. You are valuable. You have what it takes to succeed. God values you. He made you unique, special, one of a kind. There is no other that can offer what you have. You have purpose. You are filled with potential. You are a child of the most High…

Where are you placing your trust?

In this day and age, nothing seems certain anymore. There was once a time when commitment mattered. Families were stronger. Jobs were stable. Friendships were solid. Churches were dependable. People genuinely cared for each other.  But something changed over the years. Where are you placing your trust? I am reminded today of a well-known hymn:…

Freedom Friday!

..if the Son sets you free, you will be absolutely free. John 8:36 God has opened the prison doors for you to walk out into the freedom He promised through Christ. You no longer have to be bond by the chains of your past. Let it go. Today is your day! Today is the day…

Friendly reminder…

I came across this picture on Facebook yesterday and felt the need to share it. So many of us lose sight of who we are. We allow our circumstances and daily situations to shape our thoughts about ourselves. Think again….You are good enough. You are of great value. May God continue to remind you so….

You Can Move Forward

There are so many broken people holding on to the pain of the past. Today, I simply want to encourage you to tell your heart to beat again… Shalom, Mary  

Hey You!

Ephesians 2:10 (AMPC) For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready…