Mother's Day Surprise

 by Kay Heitsch

It was the day before Mother's Day 2013. I was sitting in my usual spot, spending alone time with the Lord. I looked up and noticed the little Mother's Day statue Todd had given me many years before. I had it on a shelf, along with other memories of days gone by. It was hard to believe it had been 25 years ago that Todd had died in a car accident.

As I sat in my chair, lost in my memories, I thought, "It would sure be nice to receive something again from Todd on Mother's Day, Lord." I knew it was far-fetched to desire something like this, but I wasn't going to tell anyone, and I even thought, "This is between You and me, Lord."

I got up and went about my daily activities. I was out mowing when the thought came to me again. I smiled, wondering if I might be surprised.

Later that night, my husband, Bill, came in from being gone for a few days. He walked in with a rose. He handed it to me and said it was from Todd! I was overwhelmed! Never in the past 25 years had anyone given me anything and said it was from Todd. I knew the Lord had heard and answered the "desires and secret petitions of my heart."

Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Psalm 37:4

One Word

by Kay Heitsch

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is LOVE. ~ One Word Quotes ~

If we lived by this one word, LOVE, it would change our whole life.

Our Bible verse says, "For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in this: "You are to love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14 NHEB

There ya go! One word fulfills the whole Law. And that word is LOVE. If we love ourselves and other people, we will be free of the weight and pain of life.

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is LOVE.

Privilege to Pray

by Kay Heitsch

What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. ~ Privilege To Pray Quotes ~

Today is the National Day of Prayer. There are a lot of things we can pray regarding our country.

Our Bible verse says, First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made on behalf of all people for rulers and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way. 1 Timothy 2:1&2

The Bible is clear that we are to pray for everyone, and that includes those who have authority over us. We pray so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life.

What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.

Opportunity

by Kay Heitsch

Every opportunity to worry is also an opportunity to trust God. ~ Trust in the Lord Quotes ~

Every day we have opportunities to worry. There's a little voice we hear that says, "What are you going to do?" We can answer that question with, "I'm going to trust the Lord!"

Our Bible verses are a favorite of mine. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Remember the LORD in everything you do, and He will show you the right way." Proverbs 3: 5&6

Yup! When we have an opportunity to worry, we can see it as an opportunity to trust the Lord. We don't need to depend on what we think we know. We can rest assured that He will show us the right way to go.

Take the Pressure Off

by Kay Heitsch

When we put everything in God's hands, He puts His peace in our hearts. ~ God is Our Hope Quotes ~

When we put everything in God's hands, it takes the pressure off of us. We know that He is working, and in His time, everything will work out. His peace fills our hearts.

Our Bible verse says, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13 ESV

We will take the pressure off of ourselves when we put everything in God's hands; He will fill us with joy and peace when we believe.

A Decision to Try

by Kay Heitsch

Every accomplishment begins with a decision to try. ~ New Week Quotes ~

When I was in elementary school, I learned a poem called, "If, at First, You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again." For some reason, this poem had a significant impact on me. Over the years, the words have echoed in my mind.

Our Bible verse says, "Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest—if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 ISV

When we keep trying and don't give up, we will accomplish what we began.

Every accomplishment begins with a decision to try.

Who Knows You Best?

by Kay Heitsch

You are loved by the One who knows you best. God's love will never give up on you. ~ You Are Love by God Quotes ~

It is beautiful to know that God, who knows us best, will always love us and never give up on us.

Our Bible verse says, "I love you with an everlasting love. So I will continue to show you my kindness. Jeremiah 31:3 GWT

We are loved with everlasting love. God is always reaching out to us in kindness.

You are loved by the One who knows you best. God's love will never give up on you.