Change My Heart Oh God

 

Change My Heart Oh  God

"True transformation comes from the inside out."

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."

Change My Heart...This I know, after this season our lives will never be the same. Something in us has changed. The lifestyles that we have lived seems not so important, not so sweet. I like to think that in our waiting we have been pondering the way we are doing life. The way we do life and process life will have a deeper more thoughtful meaning. How we see God will change. Our relationship with Him will change. God is teaching us something valuable in our waiting. He is teaching us to treasure what is really important, what really matters, things that will not perish. Things that we can keep close to our heart. Let's use these precious moments to reconnect with God in a deeper, more personal way. God wants to give you the greatest treasure here on earth... His love. God is love and when we abide in His presence, He will fill us with enough love to pour over those we cherish. After this season let's purpose to live our lives differently. Let God's love be your foundation.

“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” Romans 12:10.

“The most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.”

Sweetest Blessings,

Jo

Just Breathe

 

Just Breathe

"Be still and know that I am God."

"The spirit of God has made me, and the breathe of the Almighty gives me life." Job 33:4.

Breathe...Life is full of stress! Everyday seems to have new mountains to climb. With all the stress of our recent political climate and some serious health issues, these words have taken root in my heart. This I know, when our world gets tilted and we face issues that challenge us, we can either fall or we can rise up. God in all His mercy never leaves us in our lowest state of mind. I needed to find a way to balance my world. The words,"Just Breathe" began to whisper in my spirit. There's something special about slowing our thoughts and simply breathing until you begin to hear your heartbeat. The Lord is waiting on the other side and His arms are full of blessings. Recently I have been hearing, "Jesus is the Air I breathe." This flows through my body and leaves peace like a warm blanket on a cold day. Sometimes we need the simple reminder to just breathe and be, just be. His presence is always with you, and He is in the highest position of authority over this broken world. There is so much more to life than crazy! Just breathe! 

"Jesus said to them, "Come away with Me. Let us go to a quiet place and rest awhile." Mark 6:31.

"“Chaos is a storm that can be weathered with a deep breath. Trust that calm follows the exhale.”

Sweetest Blessings,

Jo

The Simple Blessing of Slowing Down

The Simple Blessing of Slowing Down

"To observe, learn and appreciate without feeling the need to rush."

"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings as like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31. 

Holidays.. How do we slow down in a world that seems to speed up? Most of us are geared to push the gas peddle and move into endless motion. We jump from work to family, to appointments, to shopping. And so the list goes on. By the end of our day our tank is empty and we are exhausted. We rush through our days and then complain that time flies by. The old adage, "Haste makes waste." is true. Hurry steals the best of our lives. Our soul was not created to hurry. We were designed to go at a slower pace, to ponder, to process thoughts one at a time, to focus on the face in front of us with tender care. Be intentional about your scheduling. Be present. Life is undeniably precious. Surely, that's reason enough to rush a little less and enjoy a little more. Slow down and just breathe and take in the things you love, the people you love. Watch more sunsets, sip more coffee, and find a little bit of calm. The reality is, there is only so much time left in the hourglass of time. Slow down and savor the gifts God has given you, savor His blessings. "In His presence is fullness of joy." 

"May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16.

"If you're always racing to the next moment, what happens to the one you're in?"

Sweetest Blessings,

Jo