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
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