Erase And Replace

By Kay Heitsch

Positive results will come when you start to replace your negative thoughts and habits with positive ones. ~ Replace Negative Thoughts Quotes ~

When a negative thought comes to mind, we can erase it by replacing it with a positive one. We would never invite a thief into our house, so why allow thoughts to steal your joy and make themselves at home in your mind?

Our Bible verse says. Guard your thoughts carefully because they are the source of true life. Proverbs 4:23

We are in charge of our thoughts. We must guard them carefully because they are the source of true life!

Positive results will come when you start to replace your negative thoughts and habits with positive ones.

Depend Humbly On God

By Kay Heitsch

Ask God to use your circumstances to depend humbly on Him. ~ Life Quotes ~

When we believe God has a perfect time for everything, we can ask Him to use our circumstances to depend humbly on Him.

I have had many opportunities to depend on God, and I'm sure you have, too. The more I see God work in my life, the more I ask Him to use my circumstances to help me humbly depend on Him.

Our Bible verse says. Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses. Ecclesiastes 3:1 GNT

Believing that God is in control of time and that things happen in this world according to His timing helps me to depend humbly on Him.

Ask God to use your circumstances to depend humbly on Him.

God's Great Love

 

By Kay Heitsch

Last week, I talked to Bill about this smiley mug. I've always liked them and said I'd like to buy one if I ever see one.

After leaving Aunt Carmeleta, I felt sad. We both cried as we hugged, saying goodbye and I love you.

We drove down the road a short way to Paris County Shoppe. Aunt Carmeleta's sister owns it, and I wanted to say hi.

Lo and behold, the cup I had told Bill I wanted was in the antique store window. I knew this was a wink from God.

Our Bible verse says, The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalms 126:3

I was filled with joy when I found this cup. It may not have been something great, but it showed God's great love for me.

What An Attitude!

By Kay Heitsch

"I am determined!" ~ Aunt Carmeleta Quote~

Yesterday, we went up north to visit Aunt Carmeleta and Ken while they were here from Tennessee. They drove to Michigan in a motor home, pulling a car behind. It's quite a feat at their age.

I'm not always sure what to expect when I see them. Aunt Carmel is in her 90s, and Ken is almost 90. I call them nearly every Sunday, so I have an idea, but it's still hard to see Aunt Carmel declining.

Even though Aunt Carmeleta was pretty quiet and looked to Ken to answer questions, she did repeat a few times, "I am determined!" I'm sure her attitude and the LORD have helped her stay determined to do what she needs to do.

Our Bible verse says. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Isaiah 40:29 NLT

I truly believe the LORD has given Aunt Carrmel and Ken the power and strength to do what they need to do. The "I am determined!" attitude has undoubtedly helped, too.

"I am determined! " What an attitude to live a positive life!

Life In The Word

By Kay Heitsch

There is no better teacher than the Holy Spirit and no better text than God's word. ~ God's Word Gives Life Quotes ~

The word of God contains life, and there is no better teacher than the Holy Spirit to clarify it. The Holy Spirit knows us thoroughly and knows what we need to learn. When we study God's word, we will find the best way to live on earth and live eternally with God in heaven.

Our Bible verse says. God's word gives life. Matthew 4:4

God's word definitely gives life! Not only eternal life but a fantastic life right here on earth.

There is no better teacher than the Holy Spirit and no better text than God's word.

No Ordinary Book

By Kay Heitsch

The Bible is no ordinary book. The words are like medicine to your soul. And it has the power to change your life. ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

If you have ever read the Bible, asking the Holy Spirit to teach you, you know without a doubt, this is no ordinary book. This book has the power to change your life!

Our Bible verse says. For the word of God is alive and powerful. Hebrews 4:12

The Bible is the word of God, and it is alive and powerful. It will show us how to have a wonderful life and draw us closer to God.

The Bible is no ordinary book. The words are like medicine to your soul. And it has the power to change your life.

Be Very Careful

By Kay Heitsch

Ask God, "What is the wise thing to do?" ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

We live in a time of great deception, so it's essential to be very careful how we live. We can always ask God, "What is the wise thing to do?

Our Bible verse says. Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 NIV

This verse says to be very careful how we live. So it must be important! Let's live as the wise and not as the unwise.

Ask God, "What is the wise thing to do?"

Who Is God?

By Kay Heitsch

In Jesus Christ, God took on human face and became our friend, brother, and Savior of the world. ~ Life Quotes ~

I had never thought much about who God was until I started studying the Bible for myself. Seeing many scriptures that let me know who God was was eye-opening.

Here are a few I found. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1, In the beginning, was the Word (Jesus Christ), the Word was with God, and the Word (Jesus Christ) was God. John 1:1. Through Him (Jesus Christ), all things were made; without Him, nothing was made that has been made. John 1:3 For in Him (Jesus Christ) all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. Colossians. I (Jesus Christ) and the Father are One. John 10:30.

For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit, and these three are One. 1 John 5:7 KJV

There you have it! God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. All three are God.

These verses make it clear that Jesus is God the Son. He created the heavens and earth and everything in them.

In Jesus Christ, God took on human face and became our friend, brother, and Savior of the world.

Do Not Miss

By Kay Heitsch

Look around and do not miss the beauty God gives us daily. ~ God's Beauty Quotes

How much do we miss each day by not seeing the beauty in God's creation? We take so much for granted.

Our Bible verse says. What a wildly wonderful world, God. You made it all! Psalm 104:24

God has given us a wonderful world to live in. Let's take the time to appreciate each day's beauty.

Look around and do not miss the beauty God gives us daily.

Hope Returns

By Kay Heitsch

Negative thoughts will hold you back, weigh you down, and drain your energy. Positive thoughts will give you more energy, lift you up, and set you free. Choose wisely! ~ Life Quotes ~

We have all experienced negative situations in our lives. But if we think about them, they can hold us back, weigh us down, and drain us of energy. We can choose what we dwell on, and our positive thoughts will give us energy, lift us up, and set us free.

Our Bible verses make this clear. "Just thinking of my troubles makes me miserable. Lamentations 3:19 CEV The thought of my pain is bitter poison. Lamentations 3:19 GNT: "Yet this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease." Lamentations 3:21&22 NLT

There we have it. Thinking negatively makes us miserable and is bitter poison. Yuck! Yet, when we think of all the times God has been faithful to us, we have hope.

Negative thoughts will hold you back, weigh you down, and drain your energy. Positive thoughts will give you more energy, lift you up, and set you free. Choose wisely!

Let's Be God Strong

By Kay Heitsch

Depend on God for all things in life. ~ God Strong Quotes ~

We need to know God, know His character, and have a personal relationship with Him to depend on Him for all things in life. Our ability and strength can't lie in ourselves; they must come from our relationship with the Lord.

Our Bible verse says. A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 NLT

We must know Him personally to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Let's be God strong.

Depend on God for all things in life.

Take A Good Look

By Kay Heitsch

God gave us eyes to see the beauty in nature. And hearts to see the beauty in each other. ~ Look For The Beauty Quotes ~

We need to take a good look around in nature and see the beauty that God gives us daily. When we do, we will see God and His love for us everywhere we look. What's also important is that we take the time to look for the beauty in each other.

Our Bible verse says. Take a good look at God's wonders. They will take your breath away. Psalm 66:5

When we take a good look at God's creation, they take our breath away. I like how this says take a good look! Not just glance!

God gave us eyes to see the beauty in nature. And hearts to see the beauty in each other. Let's take a good look!

Attitude Of Gratitude

By Kay Heitsch

Being grateful is what makes you joyful. ~ Gratitude Releases Joy Quotes ~

Gratitude changes our circumstances. We all experience things we do not like, but if we think of what might have happened, we can be grateful. Thinking of things we can be thankful for releases joy.

Our Bible verse says. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 NASB

We can think of everything we are unhappy about or keep an attitude of gratitude. Let's remember that the joy of the LORD is our strength.

Being grateful is what makes you joyful.

Focus On The Good

By Kay Heitsch

When you focus on the good, the good gets better. ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

We can't think of two thoughts simultaneously, so when a negative thought comes up, immediately cancel it out with a positive one.

Good things will come to us if we focus on the positive and let go of the negative.

Our Bible verse says, Hold tightly to what is good! Romans 12:9

We need to focus and hold tightly to what is good if we want to have a successful life, no matter what is going on around us.

When you focus on the good, the good gets better.

Happy Father's Day

By Kay Heitsch

Happy Father's Day to all of the remarkable men who have chosen to be the best dads they can be. I applaud you for it!

I must shout out and say how proud I am of our son, Brandon, and son-in-law, Joe. These guys have shown us what it means to be a great dad. They go over and above the call of duty to be the best dads to our grandsons, and as their grandmother, this means a lot to me.

May God bless each and every father today! I pray you have a wonderful day and know you are loved!

Who Loves You?

By Kay Heitsch

God loves each of us as if there were only one of us. ~ St Augustine Quotes~

Who loves you? I can tell you straight out that God loves you! God loves each of us as if we were His only child.

Our Bible verse says. We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19

We are capable of love because He first loved us. I had never thought of that before. But it's true!

God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.

What About You?

By Kay Heitsch

Just a thought...who do you say Jesus is? ~ Thought Provoking Quotes~

I have a picture of Jesus sitting on my desk. Above the picture are the words, "Who do you say that I am?"

This is a question we all need to ask ourselves. It will affect the course of our lives.

Our Bible verse says, "But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" John 15:16 BSV

What about you? Who do you say Jesus is?

We Are Free

By Kay Heitsch

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote ~

Today is Flag Day in America. The Flag embodies the qualities that make our nation great: I fly the Flag proudly 24/7. When I fly the Flag, I see justice, freedom, and love of country!

God has given us life and liberty. We need to remember this. God has called us to live a life of freedom.

Our Bible verse says. For freedom, Christ has set us free. Now, make sure that you stay free! Galatians 5:1

Christ has set us free! We are free to be all that we were created to be! Now, let's make sure we stay free!

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time.