CHRISTMAS MESSAGES

Luke 2:10 (KJV)

And the angel said unto them, Fear not:  

for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Give God the glory and honor for His son, Jesus.  

During this holiday season, let us remember that the angels reported

“good tidings, ” which means "good news" of great joy.  

Then, why have we given Christmas a life of its own, 

commercialized apart from its purpose?

This holiday season, let us pray for the

 purpose of Christmas:  no debt, no depression, no stress. 

May we abide in the real purpose of Christmas:  great joy, peace and goodwill in our homes, in our families and to all people.

Remember those in bereavement this season and pass the peace.

Matthew 28:18 (KJV)
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying,
All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

After Jesus had completed his mission on earth,

He spoke to his disciples to give them a mission to

continue the work on earth during His physical absence from them (The Great Commission – Matthew 28:19-20).

However, He ensured the disciples that even though He had given

them power and authority to heal, deliver, etc.

He is the one with all power and authority in heaven and earth.  That power and authority was given to Him by God.

Now who wouldn’t worship and adore a Christ like that during this Christmas season.

There is no Christmas without Christ. 

Whatever you are praying for, needing, or giving thanks for, turn it over to Christ who has all power and authority.

Merry CHRISTmas!

©2015 Written by Vanady A. Daniels

A WALK ON THE BEACH

TAKE A WALK ALONG THE BEACH

Serenity is a blessing!  

There's joy along the journey of God's promises.  

Find a quiet place to feel the peace, happiness and joys of life.  

God speaks to us when we can get alone and hear His divine.  

Some time ago, I spoke with someone who was contemplating suicide.  

Through only what God could intervene and say, I hope my words were encouraging.  

Don't focus on negative voices, criticisms, offenses and badgering from people.  

Focus on God's promises and His plan for your life.  

Only His grace and mercy are sufficient.

Take a walk along the beach and hear His still voice of direction.  

Give yourself a personal lift...Dress up in a new outfit and
walk like you own the place.

Take a walk along the beach.

Know that God and 

He only can control the vastness of the oceans.

 When your oceans of life come rushing at you like a big wave, know that God IS in control. 

Don't take your life...take a walk along the beach.  

Nothing is too big or too hard for God.

LIFE IS BETTER THAN GOOD.

Take a Walk Along the Beach!

 (A Poem Written by Vanady A. Daniels)

Take a walk along the beach to think.

Think about your successes.

Think about your family.

Think about a childhood event.

Think about your learning experiences.

Think about things that you never want to do again.

Think about things that you wish you can do over and over again

Think about the beauty in your life.

Think about something funny.

Think about your challenges.

Think about how you overcome them.

Think about those people who pushed you into your purpose.
Think about how vast the ocean is wide; and you can drink it all.
Think about the problems that you turn over to God because he can.

Think about a time when you helped someone and felt good.

Think and take a deep breath to inhale the ocean breeze.

Think about a time when something made you laugh.

Think about a time when you felt courageous.

Think about you and your next steps in life.

TAKE A WALK ALONG THE BEACH!

                                       

                      

 Photo taken by Vanady (while taking a walk along the beach)

©2015 Written by Vanady A. Daniels

MAGNIFY THE LORD ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES

MAGNIFY THE LORD ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES

Psalm 34:3 KJV

O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Psalm 34:3 NIV

Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.

There will ALWAYS be circumstances in our lives and people who cause them.  However, turn it around and let God bless you with favor when you exalt and magnify the name of The Lord.

When we pray, we are glorifying God the Father, and His Son Jesus, through our prayers and

acknowledging that the “higher” beings are bigger than any and everything imaginable.

It is easy as humans to be emotional (worried, fearful, upset, disappointed, etc.) when we encounter circumstances and/or people who are not favorable.  But, "magnify" The Lord in every situation to help you through.  

When things are going well, "Lord I magnify your name, because you gave favor to me in this matter - you blessed me."

When things are not going well, "Lord I magnify your name, and I'm going to watch you work it out for my good."

But take a moment to exhale, don’t give those forces any energy…”Magnify The Lord.”

How? Say it in the midst of the adversity:  “Lord, I magnify your name in this situation.”  

Every time the devil tries to lift his head and reign over your life, say it:  

"Lord, I magnify your name in this situation."

It’s like looking at The Lord through a magnifying glass - 

“nobody or nothing is greater.”

Did you know that demons tremble at the name of Jesus? 

(James 2:19)

No matter what we are going through, 

The Lord is bigger than that.

"Lord I magnify your name because only YOU can make the sun rise and set."

©2015 Written by Vanady A. Daniels

A GOD OF COMFORT

A GOD OF COMFORT

SCRIPTURE:  2 Corinthians 1:3-4NIV

 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

SCRIPTURE:  2 Corinthians 1:3-4KJV

3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

In times like these; in the wake of Charleston, SC, bereavement, violence, stress, sickness, and all the ills of the world; may we be reminded that we serve a just God who knows and sees all that is happening.  He is waiting for us to turn our hearts and minds toward Him for comfort, peace  and hope.  Have faith.

Everyone is given a test and has a testimony in order to help and guide someone else.  Receive the comfort of the Lord today, in spite of what we see, hear and experience.  God can give us peace and comfort in a way that only HE can.  “Hope, Peace, and Faith” during times like these, in the name of Jesus.

Photo taken by Vanady

©2015 Written by Vanady A. Daniels

#ORDERED STEPS

Steps

In this Christian journey, life for us is much like that of a infant/toddler learning to walk and talk.  We have to follow the leader; that is, God's lead.  When we follow God's lead and not our own, we gain strength and confidence.  When we follow God's guidance, and not our own, we will know just when to plop down and crawl and when to stand tall.

My 10-month old granddaughter is learning to walk and talk.  She murmurs all kinds of sounds in response to those around her.  She even mimicks sounds and gestures.  She stands for seconds at a time, walks around furniture, stairs (even climbs to the first stair), and anything else that she can grip and steer. 

When she is guided by a larger hand and a walker, she is able to walk all over the place. The walker is her protection.  She can bump into walls and not get hurt.  When she's in her walker, she realizes that she can make it move, but not always in the direction she needs it to go.  When she gets in tight corners, she knows to turn around and make a noice to summon help.  She takes a fall or two at times. She even stumbles.  However, she gets up and does it all over again.

But I notice that when she loses a little self confidence in her steps, has no one to lead her, or has nothing on which to grip and steer, she will plop down on the floor and crawl to her destination. Pretty soon, when she gets more confidence, she will boldly walk on her own.  For now, she follows the leader very well, and trusts who's holding her hand.

God guides us in life through our circumstances and experiences.  We have the Holy Spirit and the presence of Christ to discern danger, caution, success, mistakes, and to know when to make a move and when to stand still.

Our experiences give us the self-confidence to live and learn from our mistakes.  Like a toddler, use the guidance of God to steer in the right direction.  He will let us know what to say, how to say it, and when to speak. He will let us know when to plop down and crawl and when to simply be still.  A fall or a stumble doesn't mean failure. Those experiences teach us how to recover and get up.  And the next steps we take will be higher and stronger.

Ask God to order your steps and guide you in the right direction.  No need to get anxious for personal gain when we don't acquire the things we want or think we need.  Wait on The Lord and let Him guide your heart and your steps. The results will be a stronger spirit, a sound decision, a successful goal, a blessed career, and abundant living.

God wants us to trust Him.  He wants to lead us because He knows what's best, and most of all,  He knows what's around the corner when we don't have the capacity to discern what's coming next. When we get in a tight corners and/or tight circumstances, call on the ultimate leader and protector for help. He is our protector...walk with Him.

Photo taken by Vanady

Proverbs 3:5-6King James Version (KJV)

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; 

and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
©2015 Written by Vanady A. Daniels

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Reflections

Reflections

Reflections is a simple word with big meaning.  It's important to take take time out of the hustle and bustle of life and reflect. Reflect on your thoughts, your deeds, your words, your decisions/choices, your actions and reactions.

When you reflect, you open your mind to think about what's meaningful to you in life and why.  Why did I do that? Was it meaningful to my life?  Why did I say that?  Was it meaningful to my life?  Why did I think that thought?  Was it meaningful to my life? Why did I react that way?  Was it meaningful to my life?  

Try this, pray and ask God to give you the capacity to reflect in a meaningful way with honesty.  Listen to that still voice of the Holy Spirit.  Let it guide your thinking and reflections.  Reflections will allow you to be at peace, make changes for improvement/betterment, and even "get your house in order."  

Reflect.  Take away the negativity.  Be at peace.

Jeremiah 29:11 KJV - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

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©2015 Written by Vanady A. Daniels

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