Sow your seed, allow it to grow, and see an abundant harvest.

Good Wednesday evening, I pray your day has been filled with only good things. I pray that you have had a day of joy, a day of happiness and a love filled day.

In prayer this evening I laid my head down, closed my eyes and allowed only quiet into my mind, I lifted in prayer all who have come to me with prayer request today asking for healings, for freedom from pain, for the ones who are struggling with loss of loved ones, the ones who are living in fear of losing loved ones due to age or illness and for those who are struggling with children who are taking them to their limits. I continued to pray for those who have been on our prayer list since I began this prayer blog and I prayed as always for you and yours asking for peace, calm, comfort, unconditional love, and understanding. I prayed for my daughter and her unborn child, my grandson "Champ" that they will always feel my love and know that no matter how far away we are from one another that my heart is so full and I know that this great blessing in my life could only have come from God. I asked mercy, grace and love in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Reap what you Sow...

You can't harvest what you don't sow. So plant your desires, gently nurture them, and they will be rewarded with abundance. ~ Vivian Elisabeth Glyck

The story is told of two boys who were walking through a field and found some corn seeds scattered across the ground. They each took one of the seeds home and planted it.

When the first boy didn't see a tiny sprout after the second day, he dug up the seed to see if it had sprouted. Each day he dug up the seed and replanted it, but the corn would not grow. The seed had germinated; yet the boy had not allowed it to maintain contact with the soil, take root, and obtain nutrients. So, it died.

The second boy planted his seed and left it alone. He imagined a tall stalk of corn where he had planted the seed. He waited patiently as rains came and sunshine bathed the ground with warmth. In ten days, a small sprout had broken through the ground, its curled leaves reaching toward the sky.

Achieving any desire, whether large or small, begins with a seed sown in the mind. That seed is the vision of its fulfillment. It also requires the commitment to allow the vision to grow—the faith in God to do His part through storm, rain, and sunshine.

Commitment in daily life allows life's storms to strengthen resolve. Resolve allows us to nurture a new dream, improve an existing dream, or even begin over if necessary. Faith allows acceptance of any circumstance as God's blessing for ultimate growth.

A seed sown must be nourished with faith and belief. When you hold a picture of the final creation in your mind, you hold and maintain faith. You honor God's desire to create something wonderful, and you honor His choice of your hands to help do the job.

How often do we plant the seed of a beautiful dream in the fertile soil of our minds, and then dig it up? What could you achieve if you allowed your seed to grow, continuing to focus your spiritual eyes on the harvest?

If it were not possible for you to achieve a dream, God would not have placed it in your heart and mind. Sow your seed, allow it to grow, and see an abundant harvest.

Will you~~~DARE TO BE~~~??

Good evening, and Happy Beginning of The Weekend! I know that many parties are taking place in celebration of CHRISTmas, I pray that you will be safe in your travels to and from and that you use wise judgement before getting behind the wheel. The Christmas season seems all about parties and cheer, just please remember the reason for the season! 

In prayer this night I asked God to hold each of us in his loving arms and to be a shield of protection against anything bad that tries to come into our lives. I asked God to bless us with understanding and release from all of the struggles and battles we each encounter in life, I asked him to understand us and to continue to love us without condition as long as we seek him, love him, and are obedient to him. Father never step away from us, keep us in your hands and continue to guide us in ways that are pleasing to you. In the name of our savior Jesus Christ I ask these mercies and favors. Amen.

I came across the following message and just love it...will you DARE TO BE?

Dare to Be

When a new day begins,~ dare to~ smile gratefully.

When there is darkness,~ dare to be~ the first to shine a light.

When there is injustice,~ dare to be~ the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult,~ dare to~ do it anyway.

When life seems to beat you down,~ dare to~ fight back.

When there seems to be no hope,~ dare to~ find some.

When you’re feeling tired,~ dare to~ keep going.

When times are tough,~ dare to be~ tougher.

When love hurts you,~ dare to~ love again.

When someone is hurting, ~dare to~ help them heal.

When another is lost,~ dare to~ help them find the way.

When a friend falls,~ dare to be~ the first to extend a hand.

When you cross paths with another,~ dare to~ make them smile.

When you feel great,~ dare to~ help someone else feel great too.

When the day has ended, ~dare to~ feel as you’ve done your best.

~Dare to be~ the best you can –

At all times, ~Dare to Be~!

may all of YOUR prayers be answered!!

Good morning and happy Monday, love this day and use it wisely for it will never pass your way again. That is how I look at things, I am going to get the best I can out of every day because at the stroke of midnight it will be gone to me forever! 

In prayer this morning as I sat bundled up against the cold but not wanting to come inside for fear of missing out on the beauty of the sunrise, the sun coming over the top of the mountain and hearing the sound of the world waking up. I bundled and let my thoughts drift to heaven, I found myself chatting with Heavenly Father and soon realized that I was in tears. Some days I am so overcome with having a personal relationship with the Almighty! It is so awesome to know that I can go to him with all of my thoughts all of my actions and he is understanding and does not judge me. It humbles me to know that I  can mess up, really mess up and God forgives me,  if I ask with true intent and if I make point to never make that mistake again, I know he will forgive me. God you awe me, and I thank you for the blessings in my life. I asked God to bless each of you with his never ending love, with his abundant understanding and with angels to touch your hearts today and relieve any stress and drama you might have. I asked him to bless each of us with happiness in our hearts and with love in all that we do. I asked him to bless the sick and suffering and to remember my sweet friend with pneumonia. I asked him to lead and shield us from any harm that may be lurking around us. I ask these mercies and these blessing in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Matt 7:7-8

 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

May all your Prayers be answered.

(May 27, 2003): 

A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert like island. 

The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. 

However, to determine whose prayers should be most effective, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island. 

The first thing they prayed for was food. 

The next morning, the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the land, and he was able to eat its fruit. The other man's parcel of land remained barren. 

After a week, the first man was lonely and he decided to pray for a wife. The next day, another ship was wrecked, and the only survivor was a woman who swam to his side of the land. On the other side of the island, there was nothing. 

Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes, more food. The next day, like magic, all of these were given to him. However, the second man still had nothing. 

Finally, the first man prayed for a ship, so that he and his wife could leave the island. In the morning, he found a ship docked at his side of the island and boarded the ship with his wife. 

Since none of the other man’s prayers had been answered, he considered him unworthy to receive God's blessings, so he decided to leave the second man on the island. 

As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven booming, "Why are you leaving your companion on the island?" 

"My blessings are a result of my faith and prayers, since I was the one who prayed for them," the first man answered. "His prayers were all unanswered and so I figured he does not deserve anything." 

"You are sorely mistaken, and are in great debt to him.” 

“How’s that?” the first man asked. 

”It was his great faith that invoked the blessings, and he prayed that all your prayers might be answered." 

Are our blessings the fruits of our prayers and work alone, or of those of another praying for us? What (and who) are you praying for? 

With obedience come blessings. May all your righteous prayers be answered. 

What do you do in "turbulence" What do you do????

   


 Hello and happy Saturday:) Boy have I been a lazy bones this morning,  I slept until after 10 a.m., unheard of in my life, in fact when I awoke, I was shocked to see the hours! I must have been tried and my body must have been in need of rest or I would not have slept so long!
      No matter the hour I awake in the morn or retire in the evening, I always take time for my chat with God, I don't know what I would do it I did not have the meditation time, I don't know how I would put one foot in front of the other without my quiet, alone time with my Father in Heaven! This morning in quiet reflection I prayed as I always do, I asked God for mercy and grace for each of you, I asked him to provide for you a day without drama or stress, one in which you can take some time for you and one in which you can take some time for God! I prayed for health to be restored in those who are suffering illness, I asked for hope to be restored in the ones who are feeling hopeless, I asked for blessings to be given in abundance for those who are struggling with loss and with watching loved ones transition into their heavenly journey, for strength to all of the caregivers and for patience, and love for all who are in any type of battle this day. I closed my prayer by sealing it up and lifting it in the name of Jesus Christ our savior. Amen.
     I have a little story to share with you this morning, when I read it I got smile on my face and thought, wow, we all should be like this little girl, she was not fearful for she knew she was safe!
 


DON'T WORRY

Author Unknown

Years ago, I was enthralled as I listened to a pastor who for several years had faithfully served the church. His executive responsibilities had taken him all over this country. As he concluded his message, he told of one of the most frightening, yet thought-provoking, experiences of his life.

He had been on a long flight from one place to another. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: Fasten your seat belts. Then, after a while, a calm voice said, "We shall not be serving the beverages at this time as we are expecting a little turbulence. Please be sure your seat belt is fastened."

As he looked around the aircraft, it became obvious that many of the passengers were becoming apprehensive. Later, the voice of the announcer said, "We are so sorry that we are unable to serve the meal at this time. The turbulence is still ahead of us."

Then the storm broke. The ominous cracks of thunder could be heard even above the roar of the engines. Lightening lit up the darkening skies, and within moments that great plane was like a cork tossed around on a celestial ocean. One moment the airplane was lifted on terrific currents of air; the next, it dropped as if it were about to crash.

The pastor confessed that he shared the discomfort and fear of those around him. He said, "As I looked around the plane, I could see that nearly all the passengers were upset and alarmed. Some were praying. The future seemed ominous and many were wondering if they would make it through the storm.

Then, I suddenly saw a little girl. Apparently the storm meant nothing to her. She had tucked her feet beneath her as she sat on her seat; she was reading a book and every thing within her small world was calm and orderly. Sometimes she closed her eyes, then she would read again; then she would straighten her legs, but worry and fear were not in her world. When the plane was being buffeted by the terrible storm when it lurched this way and that, as it rose and fell with frightening severity,when all the adults were scared half to death, that marvelous child was completely composed and unafraid." The minister could hardly believe his eyes.

It was not surprising therefore, that when the plane finally reached its destination and all the passengers were hurrying to disembark,our pastor lingered to speak to the girl whom he had watched for such a long time. Having commented about the storm and behavior of the plane, he asked why she had not been afraid.

The child replied, "'Cause my Daddy's the pilot, and he's taking me home."

There are many kinds of storms that buffet us:
• Physical,
• Mental,
• Financial,
• Domestic, and...
Many other storms can easily and quickly darken our skies and throw our plane into apparently uncontrollable movement. We have all known such times, and let us be honest and confess, it is much easier to be at rest when our feet are on the ground than when we are being tossed about a darkened sky.

Let us remember... Our Father is the Pilot. He is in control and taking us home... so Don't Worry.

     

will you take a few minutes to pray with me? Mass prayer produces miracles!!!

   


 Hello and happy Sunday night, I pray that your day has been filled with the spirit and that you have filled your spiritual tank and are now ready for the coming week! Today was a bit of a dreary day here in Utah, the skies have been filled with pillow top clouds, little or no sun to speak of, there has been a bit of dampness in the air yet it has been extremely still and much warmer than it has been, I am guessing that there is another cold front bearing down on us as this is classic lead in to a good chill!
      Tonight I ask that you join me in prayer, I pray for all of the ones suffering illness this night, for those struggling with rehab, special prayers to Ray beginning his second week of rehab, may he continue to progress and feel all of our prayers as cheering him on to gain strength and make great strides in walking! I also have 2 other friends who are going through rehabs and am cheering for them as well.  I have a sister in Christ who is care giving for her mother who's health deteriorates on a daily basis, please Father allow her to continue to be the strength that her mother has always been for her. I ask that you pray for those who are struggling with depression, who feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel, for those struggling with faith, feeling that God has turned his back on them, for our military and our country. I ask our Father in heaven to see the needs of all and that he bless them with with mercy and grace. God is amazing my friends, he will never turn his back on you as long as you reach out to him, love him and allow him to be your guide and your truth.  I came across this wonderful prayer and invite you to pray it with me for the new week. In the name of Christ, amen.
     

Prayer for a New Week

by Holley Gerth

Lord,
A new week is beginning...
already I feel the rush.

Slow me down, Lord.


Slow me to the beat of Your heart.


I think of Your words that say
those who wait on You
will run and not grow weary--
and I remember that rest
is not about lack of motion
but rather moving forward with You
so that activity is a blessing not a burden.


I will run this week--there is much to do
but help me do so in a way
that keeps me by Your side.


Waiting and working,
only You could tie those together.


Please do so for me today.


Amen.

Tell me your story if you will:)

   

Once again a beautiful morning is at hand, sunshine~~~64~~~nice breeze...but still these darned flies! I will be so happy when they decide Utah is no longer where they wish to be! I pray this morning is a beautiful one for you as well!
     If you read my blog last evening it had to do with random acts of kindness, have you started your day in that direction? Several have.... as I got a few private messages this morning on facebook....just to say..hello, how are you? Are you feeling better...etc. It made me smile to know that someone was thinking of me! Thank you, thank you, thank you to my friends for making me smile!
     I pray that today you will take part in sharing a random act of kindness with a complete stranger and I pray that you will let me know how it felt and how it was received. I love random acts of kindness and I am sure you do as well, let us be the ones to touch a heart today!
      God bless you with strength to get through this day, with knowledge that you should live, laugh and love as there is not promise of tomorrow, with a person in need of kindness ( look around, they are everywhere) and with the grit to walk up to a complete stranger and give them joy! Close your eyes and remember the last time someone did something nice for you...just out of the blue...how did you feel? Let someone else have that feeling today! I ask these blessings for you and for me, In the name of Christ...amen.

Let us each be as the SEQUOIA tree, not deep rooted but cleaverly intwined

     Good morning and happy Monday! What a tear filled Sunday, Sept 11 it was. I loved the coverage and the memorials on the television! It really put in to perspective how many people were affected that day 10 years ago, it also made me even more pleased to be an American...I think before 9-11-01 we were America...after we re-earned the name, UNITED States of America. There is a blessing in all things that happen and this was a coming back into the fold that we needed, to be UNITED again, to wax strong as the mighty SEQUOIA TREE.....

 While on a tour of California's giant sequoias, the guide pointed out that the sequoia tree has roots just barely below the surface. "That's impossible!" I exclaimed. "I'm a country boy, and I know that if the roots don't grow deep into the earth, strong winds will blow the trees over." "Not sequoia trees," said the guide. "They grow only in groves and their roots intertwine under the surface of the earth. So, when the strong winds come, they hold each other up." There's a lesson here. In a sense, people are like the giant sequoias. Family, friends, neighbors, the church body and other groups should be havens so that when the strong winds of life blow, these people can serve as reinforcement and can strive together to hold each other up.

http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/i/interdependence.htm

Today, let us remember the sequoia tree and think of how we are intwined, how when tragedy threatens to take our lands, we as a nation join hands and become strong! As long as we are mindful that this is the only way we can endure, that we can stay standing...our nation will never fall!

     I pray this day is filled with wonderful things for you , that you find time to sit and chat with our father in heaven, that you take time to tell those who dwell in your heart that you love them and that you look in the mirror and love what you see! If you are feeling a little worse for the wear, look passed the casing and see the seed, if you still are unhappy with what you see, ask God to show you what changes need to take place so that you will once again love the very core of you! If your heart is not looking pretty today...nourish it, polish it, give some of it away and allow some fresh love to come in...when your heart is beautiful your entire being is beautiful...try it out! Have a beautiful day my friends, know that you are loved, you are appreciated and more over you are a very important part of this world!