There are days it is much easier to trust God than others…it is when all is going right; and we feel comfortable, safe and secure. On the other hand we need to trust when all is falling apart, feelings of insecurity and safety are issues.
Jesus’s first miracle was done out of obedience…His mother, Mary tells the servants to do whatever He tells them. They were to fill the pitchers of water and serve them as wine…talk about stepping out in faith…
We too are given that message…do what God tells you…no questions asked. Are we able to keep world views and societies moral compass out of our line of vision? Being a strong follower of Jesus and trusting God is a struggle for some.
The answer is loving God with our whole heart, being thankful for all we have and to grow in faith through prayer, Bible studies and continued Christian fellowship. We are blessed with the power of Jesus through our belief, our commitment and our love.
1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s might hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
Walk in obedience to God’s call…allow Him to embrace you with His love and be filled with the Holy Spirit as we grow in love for Jesus
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Faith is Simple
When things get tough people may say, “Keep the faith”…and we respond, “Yes, I am. When making that statement with positivity and power it is easier to keep the faith. It becomes easy due to the strength God will give knowing you are walking with Him.
It is a time of filtering the media, the negative news and pessimistic people who infect our bliss. Losing even a small fraction of joy affects not only us but everyone in our circle of family and friends.
We must be smart…faith is simple…Trust! When we trust God even though we are going through difficult times our burden lessens due to the love of the Lord. He will not abandon us or neglect our needs. He knows our sorrows and disappointments and as our Father He wants nothing but joy for us.
Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
What a blessing it is to enjoy the walk of life with God and Jesus Christ as it gives credence to our existence. 0ur lives are enriched with a personal relationship with the Lord and this relationship brings power into our souls.
God allows free will…let’s make our choices aligned with Him.
Smiles & Blessings
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
It is a time of filtering the media, the negative news and pessimistic people who infect our bliss. Losing even a small fraction of joy affects not only us but everyone in our circle of family and friends.
We must be smart…faith is simple…Trust! When we trust God even though we are going through difficult times our burden lessens due to the love of the Lord. He will not abandon us or neglect our needs. He knows our sorrows and disappointments and as our Father He wants nothing but joy for us.
Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
What a blessing it is to enjoy the walk of life with God and Jesus Christ as it gives credence to our existence. 0ur lives are enriched with a personal relationship with the Lord and this relationship brings power into our souls.
God allows free will…let’s make our choices aligned with Him.
Smiles & Blessings
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Positive Mindset
A new day brings either the joys of the heart or the negative it is our choice. As we approach our life’s desires it is imperative we are aligned with God and His love, mercy and grace.
Our thoughts dictate our lifestyle so we must be the overcomer not the victim of world views. Opening our hearts to God avails us to His kingdom…the earthly one for a time and a heavenly one for eternity.
What a joy to know that life is sweet along with the sour, however we would never know the difference without the trials and tribulations that bombard us in order to ruin what God has planned.
As we go through the day let’s remember to have a clear mindset on the importance of a Godly life. Walking in love with Jesus and being filled with the Holy Spirit. It is in His glory that we are given an opportunity each day to serve Him.
Psalm 106:1, 3 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever…Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.
Let us share His love with those around us by shining for God through our speech, behaviors and attitudes. Praise God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Our thoughts dictate our lifestyle so we must be the overcomer not the victim of world views. Opening our hearts to God avails us to His kingdom…the earthly one for a time and a heavenly one for eternity.
What a joy to know that life is sweet along with the sour, however we would never know the difference without the trials and tribulations that bombard us in order to ruin what God has planned.
As we go through the day let’s remember to have a clear mindset on the importance of a Godly life. Walking in love with Jesus and being filled with the Holy Spirit. It is in His glory that we are given an opportunity each day to serve Him.
Psalm 106:1, 3 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever…Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.
Let us share His love with those around us by shining for God through our speech, behaviors and attitudes. Praise God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Need to Move On
There are times when talking with friends or acquaintances they state that the person in their life makes them so happy….they get married and then years or months later you hear…I’m just not happy…I need to move on.
It’s at that moment the person that isn’t happy needs to reflect in the mirror and ask why am I not happy and what is missing. Many do not understand that no one is there to make you happy but you are there to be a great communicator, have understanding and grace that will continue to build a joyous relationship.
Therefore the missing element is God. Many times over it is the lack of a personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ that inhibits our self-satisfaction. Our Lord is our source of joy…we are given all that we need…what a blessing to know our “happy” is given freely through God.
When walking in love with our Lord, He gives us the joy needed to share our lives with others in friendship, compassion and love. Unfortunately society has desensitized the world to think it is ok to move on instead of communicating and sharing the desires and needs to make a relationship be one of joy, which is accomplished with a heart of God.
Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do , work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Begin today by having a heart filled with gratitude for the people in your life, to accept the blessings God pours out to you and know the difference between happy and joy. Happy is fleeting but joy fills your heart and soul.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
It’s at that moment the person that isn’t happy needs to reflect in the mirror and ask why am I not happy and what is missing. Many do not understand that no one is there to make you happy but you are there to be a great communicator, have understanding and grace that will continue to build a joyous relationship.
Therefore the missing element is God. Many times over it is the lack of a personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ that inhibits our self-satisfaction. Our Lord is our source of joy…we are given all that we need…what a blessing to know our “happy” is given freely through God.
When walking in love with our Lord, He gives us the joy needed to share our lives with others in friendship, compassion and love. Unfortunately society has desensitized the world to think it is ok to move on instead of communicating and sharing the desires and needs to make a relationship be one of joy, which is accomplished with a heart of God.
Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do , work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Begin today by having a heart filled with gratitude for the people in your life, to accept the blessings God pours out to you and know the difference between happy and joy. Happy is fleeting but joy fills your heart and soul.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Nothing is Better
God gives us the gifts and skills to succeed in our endeavors as He wants us to enjoy our lives, rejoice in each day and strengthen our faith through trust. Trusting God and all that He says should be easy, however the world views cloud our judgment.
We are able to make decisions according to God’s will yet we allow society to dictate what is acceptable and what is not. Living our life with God’s wisdom is done through humility and graciousness.
Accepting His commands knowing that we are turning from world views is the wisdom we acquire as we mature into strong Christians. It is no longer what the world thinks is important or successful but what God has deemed good and relevant to our lives.
Ecclesiastes 8: 15 I command the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.
Choosing God’s way keeps our minds on His path with all the joy and blessings to a life filled with happiness.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
We are able to make decisions according to God’s will yet we allow society to dictate what is acceptable and what is not. Living our life with God’s wisdom is done through humility and graciousness.
Accepting His commands knowing that we are turning from world views is the wisdom we acquire as we mature into strong Christians. It is no longer what the world thinks is important or successful but what God has deemed good and relevant to our lives.
Ecclesiastes 8: 15 I command the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.
Choosing God’s way keeps our minds on His path with all the joy and blessings to a life filled with happiness.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Monday, April 4, 2011
Positive or Negative
Some days it is harder to find the joy…you fill overwhelmed, an illness clouds your vision or you feel your choices have been eliminated. It is at these times that we hold tight to our faith.
It is all about attitude and how we think…I can remember my dad saying “no stinking thinking”…I used to laugh at this when I was younger but how true are those words. We are what we think.
If we believe nothing will turn out for the better, that all is lost and we will never be successful…then chances are we won’t. It is through that positive attitude that builds us up and lifts us out of the negative thinking.
God is our positive force in our lives. He wants nothing but the best for us and our postive attitudes toward life, faith and actions will allow God to work on our behalf.
We hear all the time that “if God is for us…who can be against us”…We are able to accomplish those dreams and desires no matter our health, feelings of being overwhelmed or missing that window of opportunity.
God will open a door... all we have to do is listen, be patient and follow His path. What a blessing to know that we are children of God and His love will encompass our lives.
Psalm 138:8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Find the joy in today and know that His love, mercy and grace is the way.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
It is all about attitude and how we think…I can remember my dad saying “no stinking thinking”…I used to laugh at this when I was younger but how true are those words. We are what we think.
If we believe nothing will turn out for the better, that all is lost and we will never be successful…then chances are we won’t. It is through that positive attitude that builds us up and lifts us out of the negative thinking.
God is our positive force in our lives. He wants nothing but the best for us and our postive attitudes toward life, faith and actions will allow God to work on our behalf.
We hear all the time that “if God is for us…who can be against us”…We are able to accomplish those dreams and desires no matter our health, feelings of being overwhelmed or missing that window of opportunity.
God will open a door... all we have to do is listen, be patient and follow His path. What a blessing to know that we are children of God and His love will encompass our lives.
Psalm 138:8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Find the joy in today and know that His love, mercy and grace is the way.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Never Alone
Many years ago I was beginning a new life as a single person…my sons were grown, living on their own and I moved into a townhouse. For the first time in my life I was the only person living there.
Several months later a very dear friend asked if I was worried or concerned living by myself. It was at that moment that I realized I had never been alone. No matter the circumstance I had not once been fearful or worried…I knew God and His Angels moved in with me.
The revelation was an awesome and wonderful feeling. I truly was not alone…I had never been alone. Our God so loves us that He fills our hearts with His wisdom, grace and mercy. Living in trust, growing closer to God and building that personal relationship is all that He asks.
Psalm 130:5 I wait eagerly for the Lord’s help, and in his word I trust.
Knowing that God only wants us to love, grow in faith and seek His way is accomplished by opening our heart to God. Meditate, pray and worship our Lord and Savior…Sing praises to His name and be thankful as we are blessed with each new day.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Several months later a very dear friend asked if I was worried or concerned living by myself. It was at that moment that I realized I had never been alone. No matter the circumstance I had not once been fearful or worried…I knew God and His Angels moved in with me.
The revelation was an awesome and wonderful feeling. I truly was not alone…I had never been alone. Our God so loves us that He fills our hearts with His wisdom, grace and mercy. Living in trust, growing closer to God and building that personal relationship is all that He asks.
Psalm 130:5 I wait eagerly for the Lord’s help, and in his word I trust.
Knowing that God only wants us to love, grow in faith and seek His way is accomplished by opening our heart to God. Meditate, pray and worship our Lord and Savior…Sing praises to His name and be thankful as we are blessed with each new day.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
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