New Beginnings
Each day we are given a new beginning. I wonder at times if we understand the significance of this. We are blessed with a day of trust, faith, and forgiveness. How do we approach this gift? I believe at times I take it for granted and do not appreciate the phenomenal opportunities that await me.
We accept the day as any other day and do not allow its significant's to impact us. If we are not thanking our Lord for this day or we are not living the life He has in store for us then we are ignoring the gifts God has waiting for us.
When traveling God's road and not ours we are aligning ourselves with our Father. Reaching out for His gifts and then preparing our day accordingly is all He wants. My prayer is we live beyond our comfort zone or what we believe to be what others expect of us and live for God.
What joy we will encounter along the way as we trust and follow our Lord. God does not promise a smooth sailing but He does promise a life that we can fill with His love and mercy. So let us make the most of this day and celebrate all we are given. Actually let us celebrate even our trials as they make us stronger and more faithful when joining hands with Jesus.
Jeremiah 29:11 "I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".
Enjoy God's peace and grace as we live this blessed life of today.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Friday, August 21, 2015
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Lost and found
Lost and Found
I went on a trip a couple of weeks ago, had a wonderful time, and flew home with joy in my heart after spending time with my brothers and sister-in-laws. Unfortunately when departing the plane I left my journal...What an awful feeling as my thoughts are personal and only for the Lord...
I was angry at my irresponsibility and the joy I had when flying home was gone. I called the airlines in hope they would locate it and put it in lost and found. For two days I grumbled over the possibility of losing my journal.
Our lives can be an up and down roller coaster, and yet we find the joy through our loving Lord. I realized that losing one tiny journal was not as important as what I have in my life...how silly to worry about a lost item and not worry about a weak faith.
I then had to reevaluate my priorities...was it a lost journal or a continued faith that brings me joy. Naturally we do not want to lose our things, however I had put too much importance to a lost possession...my prayer is we evaluate the importance of our faith rather than our possessions...
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
What a joy it is to praise God and know that we have His unconditional love...even when we lose our focus... and yes, the airline found my journal and it was in lost and found :)
Smiles & Blessings
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
I went on a trip a couple of weeks ago, had a wonderful time, and flew home with joy in my heart after spending time with my brothers and sister-in-laws. Unfortunately when departing the plane I left my journal...What an awful feeling as my thoughts are personal and only for the Lord...
I was angry at my irresponsibility and the joy I had when flying home was gone. I called the airlines in hope they would locate it and put it in lost and found. For two days I grumbled over the possibility of losing my journal.
Our lives can be an up and down roller coaster, and yet we find the joy through our loving Lord. I realized that losing one tiny journal was not as important as what I have in my life...how silly to worry about a lost item and not worry about a weak faith.
I then had to reevaluate my priorities...was it a lost journal or a continued faith that brings me joy. Naturally we do not want to lose our things, however I had put too much importance to a lost possession...my prayer is we evaluate the importance of our faith rather than our possessions...
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
What a joy it is to praise God and know that we have His unconditional love...even when we lose our focus... and yes, the airline found my journal and it was in lost and found :)
Smiles & Blessings
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
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