When beginning a new project, stepping beyond the comfort zone or exercising new learning we sometimes hear, “ I just can’t do that, I am afraid to try or I am not qualified”…
Yet, if God has led us to these new adventures, brought us new opportunities or is stretching us for our next journey all we need to do is trust. When walking with God and delighting in His love all that is needed is “faith”.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self -discipline.
Why then do we doubt or become afraid to step out of the box? Why do we become Doubting Thomas’s and need to have proof that we are right where we should be. Following as a child of God is all that is needed; after all God has given us the power.
Let’s enjoy each twist and turn, every antic and jaunt God has placed before us. Before we know it our adventures will end and reaching our potential will be missed. Whether we are 9 or 99 we have time to meet God’s purpose.
Step out of that comfort zone with a smile, self-confidence and joy…
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Like Minded
When you put two like-minded people together what are the results? Many times it is laughter, great conversation and the love of God fills the room. Today was just that…while working on a project with a girlfriend we reminisced about years ago and how the Lord has taken each of us on a journey.
In many ways our quest has been distinct and soul searching. We have watched our children and now grandchildren grow, develop and strive toward their God given potential. We have prayed for each other’s family and found joy in our constant Christian friendship.
God gives us so much and relationships like this are surely from Him. He surrounds us with God fearing and Jesus loving people all while building our faith…This must be a glimpse of heaven…earthly Angels that delight in shining for God.
I pray you are in connection with friends who love the Lord and show that inner light that can only come from God. He blesses us with a bounty that spills over to friends. Go forth and glorify His name.
Philippians 2: 2-4 Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Share the word of God with friends, continue building your faith through trust and develop a strong personal relationship with the love of Jesus and the “Golden Rule”.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
In many ways our quest has been distinct and soul searching. We have watched our children and now grandchildren grow, develop and strive toward their God given potential. We have prayed for each other’s family and found joy in our constant Christian friendship.
God gives us so much and relationships like this are surely from Him. He surrounds us with God fearing and Jesus loving people all while building our faith…This must be a glimpse of heaven…earthly Angels that delight in shining for God.
I pray you are in connection with friends who love the Lord and show that inner light that can only come from God. He blesses us with a bounty that spills over to friends. Go forth and glorify His name.
Philippians 2: 2-4 Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Share the word of God with friends, continue building your faith through trust and develop a strong personal relationship with the love of Jesus and the “Golden Rule”.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Friday, April 15, 2011
Spiritual Poverty
Living in poverty many times means living without hope. It is survival of the fittest and aggression is the way of the street. Becoming soft is a weakness and living with a dream is laughed at.
Unfortunately many children are living without the knowledge of God or the love of Jesus in their hearts. Countless are living in spiritual poverty. They are learning to get along to stay strong, be loyal to be safe and join gangs to survive.
A family does not need to be below poverty financially to be living in spiritual poverty. Children are affected just as deeply whether there is money in the bank or not…the wealth is from God.
Raising our children with a heart for God and a love for Jesus allows them to grow and mature into the riches of God’s glory. Let’s bring our children out of that spiritual darkness and begin investing in their inheritance.
Psalm 40:16 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, “The Lord is great!”
What a joy to know we bring God’s wealth to our families; through prayers, Bible studies and continued Christian fellowship. Rejoice and be glad.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Unfortunately many children are living without the knowledge of God or the love of Jesus in their hearts. Countless are living in spiritual poverty. They are learning to get along to stay strong, be loyal to be safe and join gangs to survive.
A family does not need to be below poverty financially to be living in spiritual poverty. Children are affected just as deeply whether there is money in the bank or not…the wealth is from God.
Raising our children with a heart for God and a love for Jesus allows them to grow and mature into the riches of God’s glory. Let’s bring our children out of that spiritual darkness and begin investing in their inheritance.
Psalm 40:16 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, “The Lord is great!”
What a joy to know we bring God’s wealth to our families; through prayers, Bible studies and continued Christian fellowship. Rejoice and be glad.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Good Enough?
As we grow in spirit, knowledge and wisdom we are comfortable with who we are…however when walking with society rather than God we are never quite good enough. We need to be thinner, smarter, better looking or richer in order to size up to be the “best”.
How sad is this mindset? Being who God made us to be should be the ultimate, not who society thinks is the best…we are so easily swayed with world views and if not raised with the sure foundation of God and Jesus Christ our families and ourselves will suffer.
Staying in a relationship with God and building that personal connection with Jesus is the all-powerful and mighty liaison that brings us to the Lord. We are at ease with who we are…we are at peace with the person God has planned for each of us.
Praise God for the gifts, skills and talents that blesses each of us and be thankful for all we are given. Allow God’s goodness to seep into our soul and be prepared for the miracles growing in our lives.
Psalm 125:1 Those who trust the Lord are like Mount Zion, which can never be shaken. It remains firm forever.
Stay strong in God’s foundation; keep your eyes focused on our Lord Jesus Christ and praise His name with song and prayers.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
How sad is this mindset? Being who God made us to be should be the ultimate, not who society thinks is the best…we are so easily swayed with world views and if not raised with the sure foundation of God and Jesus Christ our families and ourselves will suffer.
Staying in a relationship with God and building that personal connection with Jesus is the all-powerful and mighty liaison that brings us to the Lord. We are at ease with who we are…we are at peace with the person God has planned for each of us.
Praise God for the gifts, skills and talents that blesses each of us and be thankful for all we are given. Allow God’s goodness to seep into our soul and be prepared for the miracles growing in our lives.
Psalm 125:1 Those who trust the Lord are like Mount Zion, which can never be shaken. It remains firm forever.
Stay strong in God’s foundation; keep your eyes focused on our Lord Jesus Christ and praise His name with song and prayers.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Attitude of Faith
Believing in our Lord when we cannot see the road ahead is living in total faith…Life is constantly changing; evolving and growing…we have opportunities to find the good in each new possibility and be thankful for prospects that God brings our way.
Looking at life with the exuberance and excitement of a child makes living an adventure…we are able to turn a situation from drama into a joyous voyage when walking in Christ. It is the mindset of no matter what life is throwing our way we will find the peace in each new trial and challenge.
It isn’t perplexing or bewildering how negative thoughts or lack of belief can disrupt our focus from God to I am not sure I can make it, but it is our constant trust, strong meditations and passionate prayer commitment that keeps us from going wrong.
Our Christian attitude is all about faith…keep it focused on our Lord and remember to be a dazzling and brilliant light shining for God.
Hebrews 11: 1-2, 6 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Go forth believing, searching and loving the Lord.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Looking at life with the exuberance and excitement of a child makes living an adventure…we are able to turn a situation from drama into a joyous voyage when walking in Christ. It is the mindset of no matter what life is throwing our way we will find the peace in each new trial and challenge.
It isn’t perplexing or bewildering how negative thoughts or lack of belief can disrupt our focus from God to I am not sure I can make it, but it is our constant trust, strong meditations and passionate prayer commitment that keeps us from going wrong.
Our Christian attitude is all about faith…keep it focused on our Lord and remember to be a dazzling and brilliant light shining for God.
Hebrews 11: 1-2, 6 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Go forth believing, searching and loving the Lord.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Prerequisite to Heaven
When discussing life and struggles one can only imagine that going through the process of living is the prerequisite to heaven…We must do A, B and C to obtain the goal…heaven.
Yet, God tells us that our belief, our trust and our love is the magic formula. We must believe in Jesus Christ the son…the gift of eternal life…and all else will fall into place. It seems so simple…we can live our lives, accomplish our goals and no matter how we attain all this we have fulfilled our prerequisite to heaven.
However, achieving our goals, enjoying our lives while striving toward life eternal is accomplished by living authentically and consistently in God…when doing this we have a mindset designed after God’s heart and we will not live outside the limits of our Lord.
So in all actuality we do have a prerequisite upon entering those pearly gates…Believe in Jesus Christ, follow the commands of God and allow the Holy Spirit to fill our souls as we walk in the light of God.
Psalm 80:18-19 We shall not turn back from you; give us life, and we will call upon your name! Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved!
Reaching for the ultimate goal “life eternal” is given freely from God and Jesus Christ…will we accept the gift…live in love while we fulfill our prerequisite to heaven? Let us go forth with the joy of knowing God, praising Jesus and feeling the love of the Holy Spirit.
Smiles & Blessings
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Yet, God tells us that our belief, our trust and our love is the magic formula. We must believe in Jesus Christ the son…the gift of eternal life…and all else will fall into place. It seems so simple…we can live our lives, accomplish our goals and no matter how we attain all this we have fulfilled our prerequisite to heaven.
However, achieving our goals, enjoying our lives while striving toward life eternal is accomplished by living authentically and consistently in God…when doing this we have a mindset designed after God’s heart and we will not live outside the limits of our Lord.
So in all actuality we do have a prerequisite upon entering those pearly gates…Believe in Jesus Christ, follow the commands of God and allow the Holy Spirit to fill our souls as we walk in the light of God.
Psalm 80:18-19 We shall not turn back from you; give us life, and we will call upon your name! Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved!
Reaching for the ultimate goal “life eternal” is given freely from God and Jesus Christ…will we accept the gift…live in love while we fulfill our prerequisite to heaven? Let us go forth with the joy of knowing God, praising Jesus and feeling the love of the Holy Spirit.
Smiles & Blessings
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Monday, April 11, 2011
Family Time
While playing at the park with my granddaughter it was a joy to see so many families outside enjoying quality time. Daddy’s were playing tag, pushing the swing or monitoring the slide n climb area. Mommies and extended family were preparing the food while others started up the barbeque.
Having that quality time…one on one…breaking bread together…is a thank you Lord time. When living a life of excellence and obedience to God our lives become more meaningful and satisfactory and our Lord blesses our activities.
And yet, life can be distracted from what is important for our families and us by allowing world views or selfishness to come before God. God is our ultimate family member and having quality time with Him is the day’s blessing.
Let’s lovingly plan to spend time with God and Jesus Christ. Bring the glory of God into your family, which allows God to bless your endeavors and keep you from societal views which may damage your time spent with our Lord.
Proverbs 3 :3-4 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Being a role model for our children and grandchildren is an investment that cannot be wasted; we set the standards for our families and the goals of an earthly life that leads to our heavenly life. Loving God and being in His presence guides us to fulfillment, contentment and joy.
Praise God, rejoice in our Lord Jesus Christ and be filled with the Holy Spirit during your “quality time”.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
Having that quality time…one on one…breaking bread together…is a thank you Lord time. When living a life of excellence and obedience to God our lives become more meaningful and satisfactory and our Lord blesses our activities.
And yet, life can be distracted from what is important for our families and us by allowing world views or selfishness to come before God. God is our ultimate family member and having quality time with Him is the day’s blessing.
Let’s lovingly plan to spend time with God and Jesus Christ. Bring the glory of God into your family, which allows God to bless your endeavors and keep you from societal views which may damage your time spent with our Lord.
Proverbs 3 :3-4 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Being a role model for our children and grandchildren is an investment that cannot be wasted; we set the standards for our families and the goals of an earthly life that leads to our heavenly life. Loving God and being in His presence guides us to fulfillment, contentment and joy.
Praise God, rejoice in our Lord Jesus Christ and be filled with the Holy Spirit during your “quality time”.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
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