Don't Lose Enjoying Today

By Kay Heitsch

Every moment we spend worrying about tomorrow is a moment we lose enjoying today. ~ Live Today Quotes ~

Another quote says, "Worrying doesn't take away today's troubles. It takes away today's peace.

Maybe you don't, but I've spent much time worrying. I don't know why, except it was a habit. Slowly, I've been learning that every moment I've spent worrying about tomorrow was a moment I lost enjoying today.

Our Bible verse says, Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself. Matthew 6:34

There we have it! Do not worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will care for itself!

Every moment we spend worrying about tomorrow is a moment we lose enjoying today.

Trust God And Do Good

By Kay Heitsch

When you help other people, you also help yourself. It's impossible not to feel good when you do good for others. ~ Motivational Quotes ~

We all go through difficult times. One of the most, if not the most, difficult times for me was when Todd died. I wanted to feel good and be happy again, but I didn't know how.

Then I read an article in the newspaper. They were looking for people to be Boosters for kids. I answered the ad. It's a long story, but I found by trusting God and reaching out and helping others, I found happiness again.

Our Bible verse says. Trust in the LORD and do good. Psalm 37:3

To live a positive life, we must trust God and do good.

When you help other people, you also help yourself. It's impossible not to feel good when you trust God and do good for others.

Three Things That Will Last Forever

By Kay Heitsch

What do you think of when you think of things that will last? The Bible tells us three things will last forever. These three things are faith, hope, and love.

When we think about it, what more could we want. Having faith, hope, and love are three things that make life worth living.

Our Bible verse says, Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT

There we have it. Three things that will last forever are faith, hope, and love; the greatest is love.

Faith, Hope & Love! What a way to live!

Does God Still Speak To People?

By Kay Heitsch (True personal story)

It was a delightful morning. Birds were singing, and the chipmunks were chirping in between eating their morning meal of acorns on our front steps. "Oh, life doesn't get any better than this," I said to myself as I sat in my usual spot on the sofa, reading my Bible and talking to the Lord.

This quiet time was a daily habit for me. I never knew exactly how long I would be there when I sat down. I was always excited to see what the Lord would teach me daily. I looked forward to this quiet time alone with God. This morning, as I sat holding my Bible on my lap reading, I heard this inner voice saying, "Get up and go to the corn stand at the Antique Mall." "What?" I found myself saying. "Lord, this is our time together. Is This You?"

I was curious to know if there was a corn stand by the Antique Mall. If there was one, I certainly had never been there. I heard the words again, this time loud and clear, "Kay, get up and go to the corn stand at the Antique Mall."

This was very strange, and in a way, I felt foolish acting upon this thought, but finally, I said to the Lord, "You know my heart, and I want to do what You tell me. If you tell me to go, I want to obey; if this is not, You know my heart is right."

This was going to be between the Lord and me. I would only tell people about this conversation if a corn stand existed. I got up, left everything as it was, and got into the van.

I drove to the Antique Mall. I slowly pulled into the parking lot, wondering why I was there and what I would find. Lo and behold, there was a little produce stand. I stopped and parked the van. Then I thought, "Well, now what should I do?"

The thought to get out and buy some corn came to me. GOOD IDEA! After I selected a dozen ears of corn, the first corn we'd had this season, I handed the young lady behind the counter the money and returned to the van. I was still trying to understand why I was there. As I opened the van's door to put the corn in, I noticed the inspirational booklets written by Dr. Peale sitting in the basket between the seats. I always kept a supply of these booklets to give out to people when I felt directed to do so.

The thought of giving this girl who was selling the corn a booklet came to my mind. I reached in and picked up a couple of pamphlets. I exited the van and walked over to the stand again with the booklets in my hand. Several people were milling around, looking over the produce. I walked over to where this girl stood, handed her the flyers, and said, "I thought you might enjoy reading these today."

Without hesitation, she came out from behind the counter, took the pamphlets, and asked, "Who sent you?" I was stunned! Much to my surprise, I answered, "God." I went on trying to explain what had happened that morning. I told her that the thought of going to the corn stand at the Antique Mall was so strange I felt it must be the Lord, so I came.

By this time, other people around the stand were listening to our conversation with looks of astonishment on their faces. I was a little astonished myself.

Suddenly, this girl began to cry and threw her arms around me. She told me she had received some devastating news about 20 minutes before and had prayed that God would send someone to be with her. I told her it had been about 20 minutes before I'd considered going there. By now, we had everyone's attention who was shopping at the stand. Turning around and seeing everyone looking at us hugging, this young woman with tears running down her cheeks said, "The Lord sent this lady here today, just when I needed her."

I returned to the van, opened the door, and got in. Pulling out of the parking lot, I looked back in the rearview mirror. I saw this young woman with her hands raised to the sky saying, "Thank you, Jesus." I also thanked Jesus for this delightful day and what He had taught me by answering my question, "Is this You?" Do you think I believe God still speaks to people? You bet I do!

Message From God

By Kay Heitsch

When God puts something on your heart, that means it's on His heart too. ~ God Has A Plan Quotes ~

Have you ever had a thought come to your mind to reach out to someone or to pray for them? You have no idea why this person has come to your mind. I believe that desire is a message from God. We don't know what's happening in another person's life, but He does.

Our Bible verse says. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. Philippians 2:13

God is working in us and gives us the desire and power to do the work He's planned for us.

When God puts something on your heart, that means it's on His heart too.

Move Past Your Fears

By Kay Heitsch

Activate Your Faith ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

What would you do if you knew you would not fail? Too often, we are afraid to step out and find out. What would happen if we moved past our fears? Sometimes, we need to talk to ourselves and press through our doubts.

There is a story in the Bible of a woman who had a severe medical problem for 12 years. She had done all she knew to do. One day, she made up her mind to find Jesus. She pressed through the crowd and her fears. She believed she would be healed if she could only touch His clothes. Many people were touching Jesus' clothes that day. But when she touched Him, Jesus said, "Who touched Me?" Jesus felt her faith! This lady was healed that day. (See Luke 8:43-48)

Our Bible verse says, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 BSB

Like this woman, we can step out in faith because we can do all things through Christ, who will give us His strength.

Activate your faith. Move past your fears.

Do You Know Where God Lives?

By Kay Heitsch

When Eli, our grandson, was around three or four years old, he asked me a question that surprised me. He asked, "Ooma, do you know where God lives?"

Surprised by the question, I hesitated a second. Then Eli answered his question.

He looked up at me and, in his sweet baby voice, placed his tiny hand over his heart and said, "God lives in here."

To this day, I don't know how he knew this. Yes, Eli had heard some Bible stories, but they were written for preschool children.

Our Bible verse says. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 ESV

Never should we doubt that God makes Himself known. He let Eli know He was alive and well, living in his heart.

Don't Be Distracted

By Kay Heitsch

Lord, help me to face today, living in hope. ~ Life Quotes ~

It's so easy to be distracted when trouble comes. I think sometimes Believers have the idea that because they are followers of Christ, they shouldn't have problems. However, that is not the case. Trouble comes into everyone's life.

Our Bible verse makes that clear. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart because I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NLT

It should be no surprise when we have trials and sorrows. But as Believers, we know we can take heart and not be distracted by troubles because Jesus has overcome the world.

Lord, help me to face today, living in hope.

Now I Can See

By Kay Heitsch

It's hard to explain precisely what happens when you turn your life over to the LORD.

Years ago, I was asked what I knew now that I didn't know before. I found this question challenging to explain.

I remember saying, I don't know. But one thing I do know. I was blind, but now I can see.

What's interesting about my answer is that it was a Bible verse. I did not know it at the time I said it.

It came from a story about a man who personally encountered Jesus. He had been physically blind, and Jesus had healed him. This man was questioned about who had healed him. (See John 9:25)

My situation was not physical but spiritual. I was blind spiritually. Then I met Jesus, and now I could see.

I was seeing life differently than I did before. It was life-changing. I could tell by the question others were seeing the change, too.

I highly recommend giving your life to the LORD. Once you have this personal encounter, you will be changed. You can say, Once I was blind, but now I can see.

The Big Winner

By Kay Heitsch

We had some excitement in our neighborhood when a hot air balloon landed on our street a couple weeks ago. It brought back a special memory.

The pictures show that this special memory happened many years ago.

The phone rang, and a girl asked if I remembered signing up for a night on the town along with a hot air balloon ride at the Kentucky State Fair. She went on to tell me I was the big winner.

I can tell you this was a great memory. We had an awesome experience riding in the balloon with a steak dinner, drinks, and dancing.

I am so thankful for this unique experience. It was a gift I will never forget.

God See Our Tears

By Kay Heitsch

Years ago, people thought nothing of allowing their children to walk downtown to buy something.

I was around six or seven when I took this doll in a doll stroller and walked to town. I decided to take the doll out of the stroller on the way. When I did, her arm fell off. I was devastated and began to cry.

As I was walking home, I passed an alley. I noticed a man working in a shop. So I walked up to the guy, tears streaming down my face, and asked if he could fix my doll's arm.

He took the doll, found a tool, and reattached the arm. I was so happy!

God sees our tears. I don't know if I uttered a prayer, but my tears reached God's heart.

Our Bible verse says. Tears are prayers, too. They travel to God when we can't speak. Psalm 56:8

Our tears are prayers. They do travel to God when we can't speak. I found that out that day many years ago.

Kind Words

By Kay Heitsch

One kind word can change someone's entire day. ~ Cheer Quotes ~

Yesterday, I went to Walmart. I was wearing a reversible vest that had been given to me. Suddenly, this young guy ran up and said, "Girl, you are really wearing that vest! I love it!" When I showed him it was reversible, I thought he had died and gone to heaven.

I can tell you his kind words changed my entire day. Every time I thought of him, I had to smile.

Our Bible verse says. Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 NLT

It's important how we speak to people. Our kind words are sweet to the soul and also healthy for the body.

One kind word can change someone's entire day.

So Do We

By Kay Heitsch

Seasons Change And So Do We By Kay Heitsch

We all go through seasons in our lives. Each season brings changes. We grow, knowing we're a work in progress.

There's a saying: "I may not be where I need to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be." We are constantly changing.

Our Bible verse says. For everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 NHEB.

There is a season for everything, including our lives. There's a time for every purpose under heaven. Let's embrace the changes in our lives and become all God created us to be.

Seasons change, and so do we.

Why Forgive?

By Kay Heitsch

Holding a grudge doesn't make you strong; it makes you bitter. Forgiving doesn't make you weak; it makes you free. ~ Let Go and Move On Quotes ~

If we want to be strong and free, we must forgive quickly. We can't allow an offense to take root, making us bitter and weak.

Our Bible verse says. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 NLT

When we think of all of the things God, in Christ, has forgiven us for, how can we not forgive other people. It's a no-brainer!

Holding a grudge doesn't make you strong; it makes you bitter. Forgiving doesn't make you weak; it makes you free.

Who's Watching?

By Kay Heitsch

Remember, God is always watching. He knows what you are doing. ~ God Is Always Watching Quotes ~

Do you ever feel you need to be more appreciated? Do you think that people are taking advantage of your kindness? At times, we may all feel this way.

But when we do, we must remember that God is always watching. He sees what we are doing, and in the long run, He will be the one to reward us. When we think like this, no one can take advantage of us. Because we are doing what we do for the LORD.

Our Bible verses say, His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me! Matthew 6:25-27

God watches even the little sparrow, so we know He watches over us, too.

Remember, God is always watching. He knows what you are doing.

Little Things

By Kay Heitsch

It's the little things that mean the most. ~ Life Quotes ~

Looking back, I can see the little things that have meant the most to me. Do we realize how much little things matter?

This past weekend, we went to Ohio. Our son-in-law, Joe, immediately came out of the house smiling to welcome us. This was a little thing, but it made us feel welcomed.

Noah smiled and ran to greet us when he got off the bus. This was a little thing, but we felt loved.

When Shannon got home, she gave me a hug. This was a little thing, but I knew she cared.

Shannon and I walked up to Eli's school, and when he saw me, he came running with a big smile. This was a little thing, but I knew he was happy to see me.

When we arrived at Brandon and Veronica's house, Brandon handed GJ to me and helped carry things. He gave me a hug after he got into the house. This was a little thing, but I felt loved and welcomed.

Our daughter-in-law, Veronica, gave me a sweet little kiss and hug when she came downstairs in the morning. This was a little thing, but it made me feel welcomed and loved.

None of them realized how much these little things made me feel welcomed and loved.

Our Bible verse says, "Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you." Matthew 7:12

We will be kind and show love if we treat others how we want to be treated. We will be doing ourselves and others a favor if we put this verse into practice.

It's the little things that mean the most.

T-H-I-N-K

By Kay Heitsch

Before you speak, THINK: is it True, is it Helpful, is it Inspiring, is it Necessary, and is it Kind? ~ Words To Live By Quotes ~

What would happen if we asked ourselves these questions before we spoke? First, we need to be careful what we think. Our Bible verse today will help us think the right thoughts.

Our Bible verse says. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

If we fix our thoughts on things that are excellent and worthy of praise, this will help us think and speak words that are helpful to us and others.

Before you speak, THINK: is it True, is it Helpful, is it Inspiring, is it Necessary, and is it Kind?