When God asks us to step out of our comfort zone and go forward…how do we react? Do we hide beneath the covers with insecurity, allow the negative to seep into our thoughts or ignore the inner thoughts and words all together?
When God spoke to Jeremiah…Jeremiah responded with I am too young, but God insisted he go forth and do what is demanded…We too are given messages from God as He instills wondrous and exciting new avenues for us to bridge.
Do not allow fear or lack of self-worth keep you from going through those open doors? We are not too young, too old or unqualified as our Lord has already prepared the way…He has cleared the obstacles and hurdles that may have impacted our success.
It is through our faith and trust that we venture beyond our discomfort and uneasiness with the strength and confidence that only comes from God. We are blessed with His mercy and grace as we approach our new explorations with jubilance and joy.
We are able to walk with boldness and self-assurance that only God can give; and the bravado fills our souls as we are surrounded by Angels and Majesty…Let’s continue to serve our Lord Jesus and honor God with our commitment to a growing relationship as we continue to study His Word, pray daily and align our lives in Christian fellowship.
Jeremiah 1:4-5 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations”.
Allow God’s power to guide you in the life He has planned, overflow in hope as the Holy Spirit fills your soul with His love and glorify his name through praises and song.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Family Strengths
One of the pleasures of belonging to a family is learning who we are. We share the joys and triumphs and never experience hard or difficult times alone. We grow in love with each other, learn to discern and understand our differences and comfort our family in times of need.
As a member of God’s family He assures that we will never walk alone, as our Lord knows our hurts and feels our pain. We are each on a journey and our road leads to Him with gratitude and thankfulness as we acknowledge His grace, mercy and forgiveness.
Being a child of God is precious as He wants nothing but the best for each of us. He continues to watch over us and loves us through our challenges with the comfort of the Holy Spirit. He draws us near through our prayers and personal conversations, He shows us our strengths through our Bible studies and He demonstrates His love with our earthly family members.
Our Lord has given us many reasons to be praising His name and thanking Him daily for our lives and Salvation. Being grateful for all that encompasses our lives shows our respect, love and devotion to our Lord.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received for God.
Stay connected to your earthly family; enjoy their love and companionship as we continue to grow strong in Christ.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
As a member of God’s family He assures that we will never walk alone, as our Lord knows our hurts and feels our pain. We are each on a journey and our road leads to Him with gratitude and thankfulness as we acknowledge His grace, mercy and forgiveness.
Being a child of God is precious as He wants nothing but the best for each of us. He continues to watch over us and loves us through our challenges with the comfort of the Holy Spirit. He draws us near through our prayers and personal conversations, He shows us our strengths through our Bible studies and He demonstrates His love with our earthly family members.
Our Lord has given us many reasons to be praising His name and thanking Him daily for our lives and Salvation. Being grateful for all that encompasses our lives shows our respect, love and devotion to our Lord.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received for God.
Stay connected to your earthly family; enjoy their love and companionship as we continue to grow strong in Christ.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Encouraged & United
Tonight I had the joy of sharing in a college celebration of a Cohort that completed their 18 months of exhausting assignments, loss of family time and building life-long friends. We began with devotions, had a wonderful meal and shared experiences of the past 18 months.
It was a time of tears, laughter and joy. God blessed the students with spiritual stamina to go the distance with their educational commitment and Christian instructors that encouraged, supported and prayed for their success.
What sweet days when our Lord allows us the privilege to promote and nurture those around us with His love and Godly words. Only through scripture are we able to see what God wants for us. We are able to treasure that personal relationship with Jesus we develop through our constant conversations and prayers.
Our cup overflows with God’s love and wonder as we follow the path He has laid out for us. Let’s honor our Lord through our successes and humble hearts as we strive toward our Christian walk. When we help others to succeed we then are successful.
Colossians 2: 2-3 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
We are truly loved by God, praise His name and give thanks.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
It was a time of tears, laughter and joy. God blessed the students with spiritual stamina to go the distance with their educational commitment and Christian instructors that encouraged, supported and prayed for their success.
What sweet days when our Lord allows us the privilege to promote and nurture those around us with His love and Godly words. Only through scripture are we able to see what God wants for us. We are able to treasure that personal relationship with Jesus we develop through our constant conversations and prayers.
Our cup overflows with God’s love and wonder as we follow the path He has laid out for us. Let’s honor our Lord through our successes and humble hearts as we strive toward our Christian walk. When we help others to succeed we then are successful.
Colossians 2: 2-3 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
We are truly loved by God, praise His name and give thanks.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Monday, July 25, 2011
The Mustard Seed
When I was young I was given a necklace with a mustard seed in the pendent with the facts about the mustard seed. It is the tiniest of seeds yet when nurtured correctly it grows to an enormous size. I was also told its meaning as it relates to our faith. I treasured my necklace and wore it continually for several years and then along the way I lost it, out grew it or received a new piece of jewelry. But I never forgot the meaning of that special seed.
Our faith is very much like the mustard seed…it has great potential however if we do not nurture and water our faith it will remain quite small without much meaning. We require instruction (Bible Studies), prayers (personal communication with God and Jesus) and contact with others (Christian fellowship).
As soon as we begin to follow God’s plan we are able to grow in our faith which leads to strength and spiritual energy to overcome our trials and tribulations. We are that tiny mustard seed sprouting new branches or leaves…faith and trust in God…What joy to know that we have been given the ability to shine for God and light the way for others.
Matthew 13:31-32 The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches.
Each of us has been planted with the seeds of God’s mercy and grace, the love of Jesus Christ, and the miracles of the Holy Spirit…let’s rejoice as our faith grows and we become tall and strong as the mustard tree.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Our faith is very much like the mustard seed…it has great potential however if we do not nurture and water our faith it will remain quite small without much meaning. We require instruction (Bible Studies), prayers (personal communication with God and Jesus) and contact with others (Christian fellowship).
As soon as we begin to follow God’s plan we are able to grow in our faith which leads to strength and spiritual energy to overcome our trials and tribulations. We are that tiny mustard seed sprouting new branches or leaves…faith and trust in God…What joy to know that we have been given the ability to shine for God and light the way for others.
Matthew 13:31-32 The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches.
Each of us has been planted with the seeds of God’s mercy and grace, the love of Jesus Christ, and the miracles of the Holy Spirit…let’s rejoice as our faith grows and we become tall and strong as the mustard tree.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Abound in Grace
We serve the Lord and find our way
It is with scripture and prayers we feel Him say
Today is the day that I will draw you near
We enjoy His presence and it becomes so clear
He led the walk and paved the way
So we could share in His love day after day
Go forth with love and abound in grace
Let it shine to others through our smiling face.
Psalm 147:1, 5 How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! ...Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.
Continue to praise His name through thanksgiving and prayers; as we shine for God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
We serve the Lord and find our way
It is with scripture and prayers we feel Him say
Today is the day that I will draw you near
We enjoy His presence and it becomes so clear
He led the walk and paved the way
So we could share in His love day after day
Go forth with love and abound in grace
Let it shine to others through our smiling face.
Psalm 147:1, 5 How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! ...Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.
Continue to praise His name through thanksgiving and prayers; as we shine for God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Friday, July 22, 2011
Propensity to Overcome
The pitfalls of our lives can be debilitating or a time of growing and learning. I know a person who struggles with addiction and for years attended support groups nearly every day but continued with the addiction. In the end this person ended up losing a place to live, family and most all possessions due to the addiction.
As I watched a moving truck take all but a few personal possessions from this person I began to wander what happened? What is lacking in one’s life that leads to a lifestyle where a person may lose everything? We are the children of God and He makes each one of us perfect. We are given strengths and skills that allow us to be successful; yet some choose a path that hinders success.
It isn’t enough to be a Sunday Christian God expects so much more. We are able to achieve and accomplishment all God has planned when we establish a strong personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ.
We all want to binge or over in indulge at times whether it be food, gambling, shopping or any other vice we may need to control, but with the love of Jesus walking with us we are able to achieve our goal of self-control. I pray for those dealing with any affliction that needs the Lord’s intervention and strength as He will supply the resistances needed.
Let’s remember to do the best we can, with what we have and trust God for strength and power to overcome that which hinders success. As we live our lives let’s keep it on the straight and narrow, disregard a lifestyle that is not aligned with God and remain firm in your faith.
1 Corinthians 10: 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
What a joy to know we have the propensity to overcome all that is negative; rejoice with the Angels all the while praising and thanking our Lord for vitality and a strong spirit that is filled with God’s mercy.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
As I watched a moving truck take all but a few personal possessions from this person I began to wander what happened? What is lacking in one’s life that leads to a lifestyle where a person may lose everything? We are the children of God and He makes each one of us perfect. We are given strengths and skills that allow us to be successful; yet some choose a path that hinders success.
It isn’t enough to be a Sunday Christian God expects so much more. We are able to achieve and accomplishment all God has planned when we establish a strong personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ.
We all want to binge or over in indulge at times whether it be food, gambling, shopping or any other vice we may need to control, but with the love of Jesus walking with us we are able to achieve our goal of self-control. I pray for those dealing with any affliction that needs the Lord’s intervention and strength as He will supply the resistances needed.
Let’s remember to do the best we can, with what we have and trust God for strength and power to overcome that which hinders success. As we live our lives let’s keep it on the straight and narrow, disregard a lifestyle that is not aligned with God and remain firm in your faith.
1 Corinthians 10: 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
What a joy to know we have the propensity to overcome all that is negative; rejoice with the Angels all the while praising and thanking our Lord for vitality and a strong spirit that is filled with God’s mercy.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Contentment is Knowing
We are blessed with the ability to be strong and sure of who we are and whose we are…It is through our faith we are able to accomplish and achieve all that God has planned for us. When our thoughts remain positive, fruitful and effective we will thrive in all we do.
Our Lord prepares the way and when living in the spirit we hear that inner voice that directs us on the pathway of success. The road that leads to achievements and satisfaction brings joy to the soul and peace to one’s heart.
Our contentment is knowing we are following the journey God has inspired for us and we strive to stay true to His commands. Living within the bounds of God’s laws assures us of a solid foundation and strength to overcome any barriers as we attain our Lord’s bounty.
Romans 8:28 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.
Join together in praise and prayer as we worship our Lord and redeemer; follow God’s commands, love him always and receive His mercy and grace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Our Lord prepares the way and when living in the spirit we hear that inner voice that directs us on the pathway of success. The road that leads to achievements and satisfaction brings joy to the soul and peace to one’s heart.
Our contentment is knowing we are following the journey God has inspired for us and we strive to stay true to His commands. Living within the bounds of God’s laws assures us of a solid foundation and strength to overcome any barriers as we attain our Lord’s bounty.
Romans 8:28 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.
Join together in praise and prayer as we worship our Lord and redeemer; follow God’s commands, love him always and receive His mercy and grace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Bridge the Gap
When facing a dilemma what do you do? Pull the covers over your head…become a bull dog and aggressively attack the problem or take a deep breath and trust God? Many times we will do either of the first two, but it is the third choice that brings peace to our soul.
There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t have some type of interruption that tries to rob our peace…be it work, family, health or finances…When faced with this we have two choices, one to have faith or two be consumed with anxiety.
I have watched people crumble after receiving terrible news even though they believe in God and Jesus Christ. I have heard the frantic emotions in their voices and the lack of faith in their conversation. How do we bridge the gap between fear and our belief in God?
It is through constant prayer, learning and studying the Bible and sharing our life with like-minded Christians. When trauma attacks we must gather together in order to reinforce God’s love and mercy, as it is easy for the enemy to infiltrate our thinking and subdue our positive thoughts and belief.
We become vulnerable and scared like children, yet it is at this time we lean on our Lord for safety and security. He will bring us out of the situation and it is with peace in our hearts that we accept whatever God has planned for us. He loves us and wants nothing but the best for us; however the results we want may not be the results our Lord has planned for us.
Psalm 121: 7-8 The Lord will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
As we encounter situations that cause anxiety trust in the Lord and know that He is with us through each obstacle that obstructs our path. We have the joy and delight of living in the grace of God and receiving His love as the Holy Spirit fills our souls with peace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t have some type of interruption that tries to rob our peace…be it work, family, health or finances…When faced with this we have two choices, one to have faith or two be consumed with anxiety.
I have watched people crumble after receiving terrible news even though they believe in God and Jesus Christ. I have heard the frantic emotions in their voices and the lack of faith in their conversation. How do we bridge the gap between fear and our belief in God?
It is through constant prayer, learning and studying the Bible and sharing our life with like-minded Christians. When trauma attacks we must gather together in order to reinforce God’s love and mercy, as it is easy for the enemy to infiltrate our thinking and subdue our positive thoughts and belief.
We become vulnerable and scared like children, yet it is at this time we lean on our Lord for safety and security. He will bring us out of the situation and it is with peace in our hearts that we accept whatever God has planned for us. He loves us and wants nothing but the best for us; however the results we want may not be the results our Lord has planned for us.
Psalm 121: 7-8 The Lord will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
As we encounter situations that cause anxiety trust in the Lord and know that He is with us through each obstacle that obstructs our path. We have the joy and delight of living in the grace of God and receiving His love as the Holy Spirit fills our souls with peace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Monday, July 18, 2011
Let's Sparkle
Have you had those days where you ignored a project that needed your attention? Well, I certainly have done it on more than one occasion; and it will eat at me until I muster up the energy to complete the obligatory task.
The beauty of it is we feel so much better and our energy heightens as we become rejuvenated to continue on with our work. Our spiritual life is much the same way…our much needed prayers and Bible studies are waiting for us…yet it is the enemy who saps our ambition or motivation.
Our aim is to please the Lord, complete our obligations of the day and acknowledge our purpose for living. We are here to serve and please God each in our own ways. We are on a particular path which directs us toward God.
Let’s rekindle our spiritual energy with a get up and go attitude. We are blessed with health, vitality and determination that will strengthen our personal relationship with the Lord. Enjoy the day as you clear the cobwebs from your mind, dust off the sluggish attitude and jump start you’re lively prayer life.
Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.
Rejoice in the power of God; praise His name with exuberance and sparkle as we finish our daily prayers and shine for God. He is waiting for our handiwork and faithfulness so He may bless us with His mercy, grace and peace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
The beauty of it is we feel so much better and our energy heightens as we become rejuvenated to continue on with our work. Our spiritual life is much the same way…our much needed prayers and Bible studies are waiting for us…yet it is the enemy who saps our ambition or motivation.
Our aim is to please the Lord, complete our obligations of the day and acknowledge our purpose for living. We are here to serve and please God each in our own ways. We are on a particular path which directs us toward God.
Let’s rekindle our spiritual energy with a get up and go attitude. We are blessed with health, vitality and determination that will strengthen our personal relationship with the Lord. Enjoy the day as you clear the cobwebs from your mind, dust off the sluggish attitude and jump start you’re lively prayer life.
Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.
Rejoice in the power of God; praise His name with exuberance and sparkle as we finish our daily prayers and shine for God. He is waiting for our handiwork and faithfulness so He may bless us with His mercy, grace and peace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Alike or Different
While playing with my granddaughter the other day we decided to have some apple slices; we were able to choose either the red or the green. She chose the red and I chose the green never thinking anymore about it.
Then her daddy was going to get an apple and she said, “Daddy get a red one so we can be friends.” I asked, “Aren’t I your friend?” She said, “No, as I did not have a red apple.” It struck me that at three years-old she was are able to notice who is alike and who is not and if you are different then you are not able to be friends.
Unfortunately this is the way of the world…if you don’t think or act like the majority then a bias is set against you. This is sad and unfortunate. Think of all we miss when we have a bias against someone simply because they live differently than us. God wants us to love our neighbors as ourselves and we cannot do this if we dislike them for being different.
This does not mean we are to live beyond God’s commandments however we are to treat everyone with kindness and understanding. Living aligned with our Lord and following His guidelines honors God.
Being respectful and caring is one way to shine for our Lord…let’s continue to be a light for God as we extend courtesy, compassion and friendship to those around us. It is ok to be different…to be a child of God and to live with the joy only He can give. Continue praising His name and glorifying our Lord through prayers, Bible studies and enjoying Christian fellowship.
Acts 11:24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
Remain diligent in your prayer life; display your faith through your actions and behaviors, because as Christians we are the role models for God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Then her daddy was going to get an apple and she said, “Daddy get a red one so we can be friends.” I asked, “Aren’t I your friend?” She said, “No, as I did not have a red apple.” It struck me that at three years-old she was are able to notice who is alike and who is not and if you are different then you are not able to be friends.
Unfortunately this is the way of the world…if you don’t think or act like the majority then a bias is set against you. This is sad and unfortunate. Think of all we miss when we have a bias against someone simply because they live differently than us. God wants us to love our neighbors as ourselves and we cannot do this if we dislike them for being different.
This does not mean we are to live beyond God’s commandments however we are to treat everyone with kindness and understanding. Living aligned with our Lord and following His guidelines honors God.
Being respectful and caring is one way to shine for our Lord…let’s continue to be a light for God as we extend courtesy, compassion and friendship to those around us. It is ok to be different…to be a child of God and to live with the joy only He can give. Continue praising His name and glorifying our Lord through prayers, Bible studies and enjoying Christian fellowship.
Acts 11:24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
Remain diligent in your prayer life; display your faith through your actions and behaviors, because as Christians we are the role models for God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Treasure His Name
Walking in faith requires only trust and some days it is easier than others; but it is on those tough days that open our eyes to the knowledge that we cannot reach our destiny with little or no faith. Our power and strength comes from God…it is through His love and guidance that we accomplish all He has for us.
We must believe that we can and do survive the arduous and challenging times as we are not tackling the struggles alone. We must open our heart to our Lord Jesus as we share our thoughts and disappointments with Him. Let’s trust that He hears our voice and then prepare for the His help and miracles.
God blesses each of us as we grow in spiritual strength, flourish in unwavering trust and spread the gospel through our behavior, actions and voice. We do not have to fear the future as God has already planned it out and our only job is to trust Him and follow His commands as we live a Godly life.
Our Lord Jesus wants us to achieve and live a life of spiritual joy as we praise His name and give thanks for all that is before us. We are blessed and favored each day through God’s mercy and grace as He comforts us through the demanding times and lifts us up with delight in times of happiness.
Psalm 40:5 Many O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them they would be too many to declare.
Thank you Dear Lord for all the blessings sent our way; we shall treasure them and lift your name above all names as we praise your glory…
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
We must believe that we can and do survive the arduous and challenging times as we are not tackling the struggles alone. We must open our heart to our Lord Jesus as we share our thoughts and disappointments with Him. Let’s trust that He hears our voice and then prepare for the His help and miracles.
God blesses each of us as we grow in spiritual strength, flourish in unwavering trust and spread the gospel through our behavior, actions and voice. We do not have to fear the future as God has already planned it out and our only job is to trust Him and follow His commands as we live a Godly life.
Our Lord Jesus wants us to achieve and live a life of spiritual joy as we praise His name and give thanks for all that is before us. We are blessed and favored each day through God’s mercy and grace as He comforts us through the demanding times and lifts us up with delight in times of happiness.
Psalm 40:5 Many O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them they would be too many to declare.
Thank you Dear Lord for all the blessings sent our way; we shall treasure them and lift your name above all names as we praise your glory…
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Friday, July 15, 2011
Gifts & Favors
When it is God inspired there is very little effort involved. During our lives we are going to experience wonderful opportunities and occasions that were initiated without incredible effort or energy. These gifts are straight from our Lord and I am sure they are delivered with a smile and a grin.
This just happened in my life and it is thrilling. Without any prior knowledge I was given a promotion that was beyond my dreams…this is God inspired. He has blessed me with His love in ways of new beginnings and adventure.
How do we say thank-you…My heart is full of love, devotion and delight. It is one of those things that you just want to go around and pinch yourself to make sure it is all very real…
Through my prayers and praise as I thanked the Lord I also asked for humility and grace as I do not want to think this opportunity came from anyone but our loving God. For many years I have been living in faith knowing God does supply all our needs and when the time is right…when we are God ready…our Lord showers us with His blessings.
God has a purpose and plan that only He knows about…and when we follow His path we are guided in the direction that not only helps us but serves others in His name. Be ready to serve, be faithful and trust as you too will be blessed with His favor.
Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.
Give thanks and praises each day for our blessings, build and develop a strong personal relationship with our Lord and treasure the wonders of God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
This just happened in my life and it is thrilling. Without any prior knowledge I was given a promotion that was beyond my dreams…this is God inspired. He has blessed me with His love in ways of new beginnings and adventure.
How do we say thank-you…My heart is full of love, devotion and delight. It is one of those things that you just want to go around and pinch yourself to make sure it is all very real…
Through my prayers and praise as I thanked the Lord I also asked for humility and grace as I do not want to think this opportunity came from anyone but our loving God. For many years I have been living in faith knowing God does supply all our needs and when the time is right…when we are God ready…our Lord showers us with His blessings.
God has a purpose and plan that only He knows about…and when we follow His path we are guided in the direction that not only helps us but serves others in His name. Be ready to serve, be faithful and trust as you too will be blessed with His favor.
Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.
Give thanks and praises each day for our blessings, build and develop a strong personal relationship with our Lord and treasure the wonders of God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Angels & Miracles
Life is a challenge, a joy and constantly changing. We are forever growing and developing. It is through our experiences that we strive toward our goals. We become educated formally and informally, we increase our awareness to other’s needs and we display our Christian love.
Last night I heard a group of men and women talk about what God has done in their lives, the miracles and the Angels who have talked to them or helped them out of a situation. It was pure pleasure to listen and praise God as we exchanged experiences.
As Christians we need to spend more time conversing with others and sharing our experiences of God’s miracles. Our room filled with love and praise as each individual shared their encounter with their Angels and our Lord.
It was exciting to hear all the ways God intervenes in our lives; and it was even more wonderful to listen to believers express their faith and trust in God. As they shared their stories and expressed their love for God it was profound and meaningful for each person.
They were able to hear and respond to the experiences and the multi-layered levels of faith. During the conversation it was found that some were new Christians while others had been life-long believers, yet God intervened in their lives through Angels with miracles.
1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
God continues to protect and guide us with His Angels and miracles; therefore through continued prayers and praise thank our Lord for His mercy, grace and peace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Last night I heard a group of men and women talk about what God has done in their lives, the miracles and the Angels who have talked to them or helped them out of a situation. It was pure pleasure to listen and praise God as we exchanged experiences.
As Christians we need to spend more time conversing with others and sharing our experiences of God’s miracles. Our room filled with love and praise as each individual shared their encounter with their Angels and our Lord.
It was exciting to hear all the ways God intervenes in our lives; and it was even more wonderful to listen to believers express their faith and trust in God. As they shared their stories and expressed their love for God it was profound and meaningful for each person.
They were able to hear and respond to the experiences and the multi-layered levels of faith. During the conversation it was found that some were new Christians while others had been life-long believers, yet God intervened in their lives through Angels with miracles.
1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
God continues to protect and guide us with His Angels and miracles; therefore through continued prayers and praise thank our Lord for His mercy, grace and peace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Enjoy the Process
For most of us at one time or another have decided to lose weight, get into better shape or improve our looks with exercise and wholesome foods. We begin with endurance and enthusiasm that cannot be wavered until we get impatient for the results. We want the effects to be immediate.
Our spiritual life may be on the same rollercoaster…we want immediate results…We want God to answer our prayers in our timeline…we need help now…Yet it is will patience and understanding that our faith grows.
We must be diligent in our prayers, trust always and live with love in our hearts. God knows our needs and is never further than a prayer and quiet conversation. Actually our conversation does not need to be quiet…speak out and talk with God.
Know the joy of having that personal relationship with our Lord…feel the love of the Holy Spirit as we grow close to God. Being prayerful as we develop a closeness with Jesus gives us strength to endure stresses and challenges.
Improving our spiritual life is feeding our souls with the living food of God just as exercising is good for the body. We need both…let’s delight in the life God has given us…honor Him in our lifestyle and devotions.
Psalm 6:8 I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Having the gift of God’s love and mercy we are able to accomplish our goals and develop our relationship with Him. Let’s keep our connection to Jesus strong as we grow in faith and trust our Lord in all things. Be patient and enjoy the process.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Our spiritual life may be on the same rollercoaster…we want immediate results…We want God to answer our prayers in our timeline…we need help now…Yet it is will patience and understanding that our faith grows.
We must be diligent in our prayers, trust always and live with love in our hearts. God knows our needs and is never further than a prayer and quiet conversation. Actually our conversation does not need to be quiet…speak out and talk with God.
Know the joy of having that personal relationship with our Lord…feel the love of the Holy Spirit as we grow close to God. Being prayerful as we develop a closeness with Jesus gives us strength to endure stresses and challenges.
Improving our spiritual life is feeding our souls with the living food of God just as exercising is good for the body. We need both…let’s delight in the life God has given us…honor Him in our lifestyle and devotions.
Psalm 6:8 I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Having the gift of God’s love and mercy we are able to accomplish our goals and develop our relationship with Him. Let’s keep our connection to Jesus strong as we grow in faith and trust our Lord in all things. Be patient and enjoy the process.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Monday, July 11, 2011
Encourage One Another
Living our lives in obedience to God is an honor and privilege, however many times over we choose that which is not God-like. We want to be famous, rich or respected at any or all costs. We must be very careful not to choose the way of evil and selfishness.
God tells us throughout the Bible what happens to those who hear the scripture and turn from our Lord’s way; after all Moses and his followers did not enter the Promised Land becuase of disobedience. We too have heard the gospel and must be prepared to follow through and do the right thing.
We should be honoring God not ourselves…we do this by following the commands of God and walking in love with others. Helping others become successful, reach their destiny or achieve that dream is our way of walking in love.
This does not mean we ignore our dreams but we make sure we are not stepping on others to fulfill our desires. God will open the doors to our success if we are traveling on the road that was laid out for us. When praying about our life works, contributing to others and participating as a follower of Jesus promotes our destiny.
Sharing the love of God, walking in the footsteps of Jesus (loving our neighbor) and being constant and committed in our faith allows the Holy Spirit to fill our soul with His grace.
Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
Let’s feel the peace given by God as we continue to develop our spiritual life through Bible studies and personal time in prayer. Honoring God is doing what God has planned for us to do. Be joyful and jubilant in our relationship and praise His name.
Smiles & Blessings
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
God tells us throughout the Bible what happens to those who hear the scripture and turn from our Lord’s way; after all Moses and his followers did not enter the Promised Land becuase of disobedience. We too have heard the gospel and must be prepared to follow through and do the right thing.
We should be honoring God not ourselves…we do this by following the commands of God and walking in love with others. Helping others become successful, reach their destiny or achieve that dream is our way of walking in love.
This does not mean we ignore our dreams but we make sure we are not stepping on others to fulfill our desires. God will open the doors to our success if we are traveling on the road that was laid out for us. When praying about our life works, contributing to others and participating as a follower of Jesus promotes our destiny.
Sharing the love of God, walking in the footsteps of Jesus (loving our neighbor) and being constant and committed in our faith allows the Holy Spirit to fill our soul with His grace.
Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
Let’s feel the peace given by God as we continue to develop our spiritual life through Bible studies and personal time in prayer. Honoring God is doing what God has planned for us to do. Be joyful and jubilant in our relationship and praise His name.
Smiles & Blessings
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Adjust our Attitude
It is all about forgiveness and love…what do we do and how do we react to anger, disappointment or frustration? Again it is all about forgiveness and love. We are going to be challenged many times in a week, month or years with several of these emotions.
The key is how we respond or react. At times we want to set the record straight so the other person understands what they did or did not do…pout to get their attention or manipulate their feelings by making them feel guilty.
It is important to remember that we too have let people down, made them angry or increased their frustration; therefore it only takes a quick look in the mirror to realize we are far from perfect and need to adjust our attitude.
Walking in love with Jesus allows our temperament to remain cool and our mouths closed even when we think we have the right to say something. It is at this moment we say a prayer or two asking for patience and positive thinking.
Pray for the person creating your havoc and then pray for yourself. God will fill our soul and hearts with peace as we become patient and positive. Thank our Lord for the blessings before you…a place to live, food to eat and people that love you. Let’s keep the enemy away from our thoughts and respond only with the love of God.
Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Allowing for imperfect behavior in others grants us the right to ask God for forgiveness when we fall short of His standards.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
The key is how we respond or react. At times we want to set the record straight so the other person understands what they did or did not do…pout to get their attention or manipulate their feelings by making them feel guilty.
It is important to remember that we too have let people down, made them angry or increased their frustration; therefore it only takes a quick look in the mirror to realize we are far from perfect and need to adjust our attitude.
Walking in love with Jesus allows our temperament to remain cool and our mouths closed even when we think we have the right to say something. It is at this moment we say a prayer or two asking for patience and positive thinking.
Pray for the person creating your havoc and then pray for yourself. God will fill our soul and hearts with peace as we become patient and positive. Thank our Lord for the blessings before you…a place to live, food to eat and people that love you. Let’s keep the enemy away from our thoughts and respond only with the love of God.
Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Allowing for imperfect behavior in others grants us the right to ask God for forgiveness when we fall short of His standards.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Friday, July 8, 2011
View of Success
When listening to people talk about their personal or career lives I find it interesting to hear their point of view of the term “success.” Many times it is an overabundance of money, big houses and fancy cars. We must be workaholics to be in the successful category...but how does God want us to define success?
I believe when raising our children it is important to instill God’s point of view. How God defines success... His thoughts are not of money, houses and cars but loving each other, being honorable and having a constant faith in our Lord.
It seems simple enough, yet if we do not encourage values and ethics our children will grow up believing success is more than faith. Now I am not saying working toward a career that increases our wealth or allows for fancy cars and homes is wrong, but what I am saying is that it should not be the overwhelming factor that produces a wealthy outcome.
God will supply our abundance and open doors that He has planned for us. He does not want us in need, struggling daily for a roof over our heads and food on the table; however He does want us to trust Him with the details, therefore continue to faithfully and persistently pray for God’s mercy and grace…all the while enjoying the blessings He has bestowed on each of us.
Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Let's be thankful and praise God with our hearts and let the world see our inner glow that we receive when walking with our Lord. Continue to honor God and live by His standards; as our children observe our choices and follow our paths.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
I believe when raising our children it is important to instill God’s point of view. How God defines success... His thoughts are not of money, houses and cars but loving each other, being honorable and having a constant faith in our Lord.
It seems simple enough, yet if we do not encourage values and ethics our children will grow up believing success is more than faith. Now I am not saying working toward a career that increases our wealth or allows for fancy cars and homes is wrong, but what I am saying is that it should not be the overwhelming factor that produces a wealthy outcome.
God will supply our abundance and open doors that He has planned for us. He does not want us in need, struggling daily for a roof over our heads and food on the table; however He does want us to trust Him with the details, therefore continue to faithfully and persistently pray for God’s mercy and grace…all the while enjoying the blessings He has bestowed on each of us.
Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Let's be thankful and praise God with our hearts and let the world see our inner glow that we receive when walking with our Lord. Continue to honor God and live by His standards; as our children observe our choices and follow our paths.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Hope is Eternal
Some days it is easy to get down…it seems if anything could go wrong it does…however we have God’s love to help us endure whatever the situation may be. We are able to give praises for His mercy and be thankful for all we have.
When the enemy takes hold of our thoughts and increases the stress or challenges our view becomes clouded with negativity and hopelessness. Let’s keep problematic feelings to a minimum as we pray for strength and inspiration as He walks us through the setbacks or struggles.
There is not a predicament or obstacle that our Lord cannot help us conquer. We must remember to give the self-talk as we pray for guidance. Our Lord hears all and knows our anguish or distress. God never leaves us alone nor ignores our plea for assistance.
Our blessings are many and our hope is eternal. When you’re feeling down reach out to Jesus and share your thoughts and concerns with Him. He provides our comfort and relief as our load becomes lighter.
Psalm 121:1-2 I lift my eyes up to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Stay constant in your faith, build your spiritual strength and conviction to God and know that all will be right with the world once again, as He is our answer. Re-establish your commitment with dedication and love to honor our Lord.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
When the enemy takes hold of our thoughts and increases the stress or challenges our view becomes clouded with negativity and hopelessness. Let’s keep problematic feelings to a minimum as we pray for strength and inspiration as He walks us through the setbacks or struggles.
There is not a predicament or obstacle that our Lord cannot help us conquer. We must remember to give the self-talk as we pray for guidance. Our Lord hears all and knows our anguish or distress. God never leaves us alone nor ignores our plea for assistance.
Our blessings are many and our hope is eternal. When you’re feeling down reach out to Jesus and share your thoughts and concerns with Him. He provides our comfort and relief as our load becomes lighter.
Psalm 121:1-2 I lift my eyes up to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Stay constant in your faith, build your spiritual strength and conviction to God and know that all will be right with the world once again, as He is our answer. Re-establish your commitment with dedication and love to honor our Lord.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Visions of New Beginnings
What’s your dream? Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with what you think is an extraordinary idea? As you lay there thinking about your inspiration you begin to brainstorm about a new company, a gadget that will increase production or subject matter for a best seller…the question is…what do you do with those thoughts the next morning?
Many times we ignore our creative thoughts thinking we cannot do that or we don’t have the income to create a new company, but what we forget is that God is our creator and He gives us the ideas for new companies, gadgets or exciting new story lines for that best seller.
It is time to step out beyond the box…believe in yourself as God believes in you. He has given each of us talents and skills which enable us to accomplish all that we may envision or create. It is all through the grace of God that we design or conceive new concepts.
Our Lord loves us so much that His vision of our lives is so much more than we can imagine, so when given those creative ideas during the night (or day) do not be afraid to picture yourself reaching for the brass ring. Become successful with a God inspired dream.
Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked…But his delight is in the law of the lord… He is like a tree planted by the streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
This is the time to fill your mind with visions of new beginnings, exciting new careers or increased revenue as we trust our God given talents and skills. Know that God has given us all we need to succeed and it is our trust and belief in Him that delivers the results. Be thankful and follow God’s plan.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Many times we ignore our creative thoughts thinking we cannot do that or we don’t have the income to create a new company, but what we forget is that God is our creator and He gives us the ideas for new companies, gadgets or exciting new story lines for that best seller.
It is time to step out beyond the box…believe in yourself as God believes in you. He has given each of us talents and skills which enable us to accomplish all that we may envision or create. It is all through the grace of God that we design or conceive new concepts.
Our Lord loves us so much that His vision of our lives is so much more than we can imagine, so when given those creative ideas during the night (or day) do not be afraid to picture yourself reaching for the brass ring. Become successful with a God inspired dream.
Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked…But his delight is in the law of the lord… He is like a tree planted by the streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
This is the time to fill your mind with visions of new beginnings, exciting new careers or increased revenue as we trust our God given talents and skills. Know that God has given us all we need to succeed and it is our trust and belief in Him that delivers the results. Be thankful and follow God’s plan.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Listen for Angels
Beginning the day with praises and smiles is creating the standards that will follow you through the day…it does not mean you are without challenges or struggles, however it does mean you are deciding at the beginning of the day just how you will respond to everyday life.
God has planned out your life and waits for us to open our hearts, ears and mind to His words. Many have heard the voices of Angels that curtail accidents, prepare you for upcoming struggles or give directions as to how you should be living.
When living your life for God and serving Him as He has directed your life the miracles whether small or life changing bless us. As we serve our Lord we receive the joy within our souls and know that we are living the life God has planned.
Continue to be prayerful and constant in you love for God as the enemy just waits to infiltrate your thoughts with negative rhetoric that can impair your destiny. Knowing and believing that our strength comes from Jesus is the power that hinders any negative thoughts.
Let’s improve our personal relationship with our Lord, let’s cultivate spiritual habits and grow into strong Christians. There can be no better practice in our daily lives than spending time with God and learning all that He has planned for us.
Psalm 126 2-3 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
God is our joy…He is our Father…He is our way. Plan your day with a smile and prayer and know the Angels of God are with us.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
God has planned out your life and waits for us to open our hearts, ears and mind to His words. Many have heard the voices of Angels that curtail accidents, prepare you for upcoming struggles or give directions as to how you should be living.
When living your life for God and serving Him as He has directed your life the miracles whether small or life changing bless us. As we serve our Lord we receive the joy within our souls and know that we are living the life God has planned.
Continue to be prayerful and constant in you love for God as the enemy just waits to infiltrate your thoughts with negative rhetoric that can impair your destiny. Knowing and believing that our strength comes from Jesus is the power that hinders any negative thoughts.
Let’s improve our personal relationship with our Lord, let’s cultivate spiritual habits and grow into strong Christians. There can be no better practice in our daily lives than spending time with God and learning all that He has planned for us.
Psalm 126 2-3 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
God is our joy…He is our Father…He is our way. Plan your day with a smile and prayer and know the Angels of God are with us.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Monday, July 4, 2011
Patriotism and Faith
We in the United States are blessed with wonderful independence and pursuit of happiness…Our forefathers graciously and thoughtfully created our country with reverence and respect for God and His mercy. While it is a privilege to worship in our traditions and faith it is also a privilege to be patriotic.
Our forefather fought for the freedoms we now have and our ancestors instilled the love of God and country that have blessed the United States for over two hundred years, let’s display not only our patriotism but also our faith and devotion to our creator.
God continues to bless our country and fellow Americans…let’s not forget to thank God for our opportunities that await each of us. Our trust in Him reminds us that we are not in control but we follow the commands and receive the mercy, grace and peace that can only come from God.
2 Chronicles 20:20 Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm.
What a joy to celebrate our freedoms and to worship as we so choose. Give thanks this day and every day for God’s love, peace and grace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Our forefather fought for the freedoms we now have and our ancestors instilled the love of God and country that have blessed the United States for over two hundred years, let’s display not only our patriotism but also our faith and devotion to our creator.
God continues to bless our country and fellow Americans…let’s not forget to thank God for our opportunities that await each of us. Our trust in Him reminds us that we are not in control but we follow the commands and receive the mercy, grace and peace that can only come from God.
2 Chronicles 20:20 Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm.
What a joy to celebrate our freedoms and to worship as we so choose. Give thanks this day and every day for God’s love, peace and grace.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Activate God's Powers
Living with a joyous heart and expectancy allows God to work in your life. Ignore the negative…Our Lord is planning amazing and wonderful happenings for our lives. How do we acquire all that goodness God has in store for us? It is living with faith…believing that God will change the negative…
It does not matter where we are, what is or is not happening in our lives or the amount of distress we are confronting God has it well in hand. It is our faith that will bring us through each and every situation and prepare us for the future…God’s future.
Walking in faith, living with expectancy and not wavering in the Holy outcome of our lives allows God to take us to places we had never imagined. Let’s activate God’s powers and love as He prepares us for His blessings.
Let’s stay faithful, allow the goodness of our Lord to clear the path as He arranges our lives with His miracles. What pleasures await us…When the door of opportunity opens let’s not hesitate to run through it.
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Psalm 27:14 Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring.
Continue to focus on God and all the goodness He will bring…and our lives will shine with His love and kindness.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
It does not matter where we are, what is or is not happening in our lives or the amount of distress we are confronting God has it well in hand. It is our faith that will bring us through each and every situation and prepare us for the future…God’s future.
Walking in faith, living with expectancy and not wavering in the Holy outcome of our lives allows God to take us to places we had never imagined. Let’s activate God’s powers and love as He prepares us for His blessings.
Let’s stay faithful, allow the goodness of our Lord to clear the path as He arranges our lives with His miracles. What pleasures await us…When the door of opportunity opens let’s not hesitate to run through it.
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Psalm 27:14 Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring.
Continue to focus on God and all the goodness He will bring…and our lives will shine with His love and kindness.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Ethics and Guidelines
As I was listening to the radio today I heard a news story regarding “old fashion values” and my thought was when did values become old fashion? Who decided that being moral with high values and standards is not an everyday occurrence?
We must walk with the Lord not society or others who view values as being “old fashion”. It is so important to be role models for our children and grandchildren. Set the bar high so our children are proud of our choices.
We are given opportunities to build a solid foundation for our families as we follow God’s commands. It is not from out dated ideals or lack of principles that opens our world for success but the ethics and guidelines that our Lord has laid out.
It is absolutely essential that we keep our attitudes and beliefs God Centered and we do not detour from our faith. Let’s keep society and peer pressure from dictating our way of life as we have all the answers when following Jesus.
Galatians 1:10 Now am I trying to win the favor of men, or of God? Do I seek to please men? If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bond servant of Christ.
Remember it is God we want to follow and He has given us the instructions on how to live…Do not fall prey to the values of anyone who is not following our Lord Jesus Christ.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
We must walk with the Lord not society or others who view values as being “old fashion”. It is so important to be role models for our children and grandchildren. Set the bar high so our children are proud of our choices.
We are given opportunities to build a solid foundation for our families as we follow God’s commands. It is not from out dated ideals or lack of principles that opens our world for success but the ethics and guidelines that our Lord has laid out.
It is absolutely essential that we keep our attitudes and beliefs God Centered and we do not detour from our faith. Let’s keep society and peer pressure from dictating our way of life as we have all the answers when following Jesus.
Galatians 1:10 Now am I trying to win the favor of men, or of God? Do I seek to please men? If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bond servant of Christ.
Remember it is God we want to follow and He has given us the instructions on how to live…Do not fall prey to the values of anyone who is not following our Lord Jesus Christ.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Friday, July 1, 2011
Do You Apologize?
When talking with God and praising Him for all the joys and opportunities we have in our lives…I began to wonder if we show our sorrow or pray as exuberantly when we apologize for our misdeeds and behaviors. Do we ignore it, pretend we aren’t aware of it or do we truly feel badly and ask for forgiveness?
More than that…do we say I am sorry? When was the last time you apologized to God and said, “I am so sorry…please forgive me?” I have often heard people say they ask for God’s mercy and forgiveness, yet I rarely hear people state that they said the words, “I am sorry”.
For many of us it should come natural as our Mother’s expected us to apologize when we hurt the feelings of friends or siblings, broke something or talked back to our parents. Atoning for our rude behavior or poor attitude brought peace and comfort back into the home.
As we grow into mature Christians we realize when talking with our Lord that we must cleanse our souls with heartfelt and sincere remorse. Our repentance is only accepted when we have turned from the misdeed or corrected our behavior, which in turn produces God’s favor and approval.
Let’s remember to not only praise God for the opportunities and adventures in our lives but to truly be sorry for the misdeeds, negative attitude and poor choices. Let’s fill our lives with God’s wisdom and grace, think before we speak or respond with bad behavior.
Psalm 103:8-9 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will He keep His anger forever.
Our lives are to be joyful and shining for God…Let’s keep our light bright no matter the circumstance as we have the strength of God’s mighty Angels and the love of Jesus.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
More than that…do we say I am sorry? When was the last time you apologized to God and said, “I am so sorry…please forgive me?” I have often heard people say they ask for God’s mercy and forgiveness, yet I rarely hear people state that they said the words, “I am sorry”.
For many of us it should come natural as our Mother’s expected us to apologize when we hurt the feelings of friends or siblings, broke something or talked back to our parents. Atoning for our rude behavior or poor attitude brought peace and comfort back into the home.
As we grow into mature Christians we realize when talking with our Lord that we must cleanse our souls with heartfelt and sincere remorse. Our repentance is only accepted when we have turned from the misdeed or corrected our behavior, which in turn produces God’s favor and approval.
Let’s remember to not only praise God for the opportunities and adventures in our lives but to truly be sorry for the misdeeds, negative attitude and poor choices. Let’s fill our lives with God’s wisdom and grace, think before we speak or respond with bad behavior.
Psalm 103:8-9 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will He keep His anger forever.
Our lives are to be joyful and shining for God…Let’s keep our light bright no matter the circumstance as we have the strength of God’s mighty Angels and the love of Jesus.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
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