Life, a Precious Gift (Miracles Happen Everyday)

Life is beautiful, amazing, unpredictable and a gift from God. It is to cherished and enjoyed. Life is full of miracles. They really do happen daily. It is just that some attribute them to luck or fate, I say they are all from God. If you believe in Father, Son and Holy Spirit, you will begin to recognize them and stop and give thanks for His goodness and mercy. I believe that to help each other to recognize the goodness and mercy of God, we must share our experiences. Today I will relay to you the reader, the last miracle I experienced.

On August 8, 2014, I was on my way to my Aunt's funeral. I had to travel about 50 minutes so I was on Interstate 97 heading for Glen Burnie, Md. On this particular stretch of highway the speed limit is 65 miles per hour. As you might imagine, at 10 am in the morning, there was not a lot of traffic, thus I am sure all were traveling a bit faster than 65 mpg. I think I was at 75 myself and the car ahead of me was not that close. I was in the right lane and I remember that there was a small white compact car in front of me. In the left lane, about 3 cars ahead of me was a Cadillac. I  noticed because I saw it sway out back and forth and then spin around to face us. and it was coming head on. Myself and the white vehicle in front of me hit the brakes. The Cadillac came to stop half on the shoulder and have in our path. The miracle was not that we all stopped in time but that we stopped dead in our tracks with no skidding. At the speed we were traveling, this is not a likely scenario. It was the hand of God that stops our vehicles so suddenly. No evidence that we were speeding. After Thanking God for saving us all. I proceeded on my way.

As I continued, I noticed the white car was not yet moving and imagined the driver was a bit shocked since that car would have have the worst of it being hit from front and back if God had not intervened. I also thought about the headline if it had been a different outcome. I mean, how ironic would it have been to be on the way to a Home Going celebration and be joining your loved one because of something like this. Trust me when I say, I was so thankful and full to know the grace of god at that moment and the hours that followed. Even now weeks later when i think about this incident, my soul is so happy and full of gratitude, I am tearing as I type this recounting of my latest miracle.

When I told of this miracle to a friend, she said,

"God isn't through with you yet, you've got some more work to do!"

I think she was right and I stand ready to go where He leads me. I will not waste a moment. Life is a precious gift and I am so so appreciative.  I encourage you to continue to your personal relationship with the Father and stay on the path He has for you, for there is nothing small about it. Keep your eyes open for everyday miracles!

Time Is Moving On

It's amazing to me that I haven't written since January and it going into the end of April, the first quarter of 2014 is over! Time is flying by. My 56th anniversary is fast approaching. I have not met my all my personal goals for this year, however I am pushing forward on both personal and professional goals. All I can tell you is I am not in control, I have let go and I am letting God do it his way because I know he only wants to prosper me. I am so thankful for all the wonderful folks he has put into place to help me on this journey.

He is so amazing and awesome and loving and his grace and mercy is what I am most thankful for. It's amazing how my attitude has changed since I decided to develop my relationship with my Lord and Savior. Things could not be working out any better.

I prayed for a connection to my local school board and low and behold, I now have one! It is so true as a believer, once you ask God for what you want and consider it done, it is so!!

I am sorry,  I had a different subject  to write about tonight, but I told you I let him lead and this is what he told me to write. Someone needs to know about God's grace and mercy.

Is there a difference between grace and mercy?

Yes!  Mercy is NOT getting what you deserve–the wrath of God.  Grace is getting what you DON’T deserve–the righteousness of Christ.  

Could you imagine if we didn't have both? I would not want to live anywhere I didn't.

We just finished celebrating Christ's Resurrection this past Sunday. Christ came and died to show us mercy. He showers us in his grace daily. 

We are discussing God's grace, mercy and more on Infect Truth which airs Thursday nights from 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm. The host is Brother Bass, His wife Troy and yours truly. Consider this your personal invitation. There is no judgement, just open discussion/communication. Join us and be blessed.  Dial in 712-432-0900 enter code 155879# when prompted. You can also listen from the website. If you shy, communicate in the chat room. We hope to welcome this week Thursday. Thanks for reading.

Transition

Wow what a powerful message I just heard from the Man of God, Pastor James Mason.  He explained that God does not want us to stop in the midst of our transition. Keep moving, keep striving and know that God is in control. He got this!

That message has gotten deep, deep within me, it has pierced my soul. I am in transition! I can't stop. Whenever your about to come out into your own, exit the storm, the enemy comes for you.

Yes I am being challenged right now. I know that no matter what it looks like at this minute. It's going be alright in the end. How do I know? I know because God says so. He will always let you know, but you have to listen and you have to hear. It was meant for me to hear the Preacher's message at the exact moment I heard it, at that exact point. He knows what we need and when we need it, even when we are not aware of it.

Proverbs 3:5-6  Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 

Isaiah 41:10   Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 

Matthew 17:20  He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” 

 

 I am encouraged and as such I encourage you to hold on, don't stop, keep striving, keep reaching. God has more for you. Wherever you are, know it is not you final destination. 

Remember, He never closes a door without opening a window. I pray for you and for me and because I believe, I know, we will be triumphant!  Have a wonderful day - 

Deuteronomy 31:6  Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.