November 2009 Seaside Devotions Archive
November 30, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, two little doves were snuggling next to each other along the sand dunes. They were meant for one another -- and I wondered, why do we love the ones that are close to us?
Is it because of their physical beauty or strength? Or because they have love you -- treating you with particularly tender kindness? Perhaps they have made extraordinary sacrifices on your behalf?
Though all of these issues may factor in, your true inspiration originates from one source -- God's love for you.
It is through the overflow of God's unconditional love that you are sincerely motivated to love one another -- even if they offer nothing in return. And so, when beauty and strength fade and sacrifices are forgotten, your love remains strong and steadfast because that is what God has done for you.
Today as you walk your seashore of life, give love -- true unconditional to those around you, especially as we experience this season of Christmas . . . the birthday of Jesus Christ!
1 Peter 1:22 -- "Love one another fervently with a pure heart."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 29, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I watched the dolphins playing along the shore line. They were free free free to enjoy the ocean and not worried about the future.
What are you doing in your life today? Are your thoughts on your Heavenly Father, and all He has given you to enjoy? Or are you thinking about the problems or issues of life today?
We all have issues and problems to deal with daily, but our Heavenly Father says for us not to be anxious about what we are to eat, to wear or any of these things . . . and that is exactly what He meant. He loves us and has provided us with all things to live our lives here on the earth.
Today as you live your life, think about the gifts He has put in your life here on the earth, and how He has provided all you will ever need. Rejoice today and be free, just like the dolphins . . . live and enjoy the abundant life!
John 10:10 -- "I have come that you might have life and have it more abundantly."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 28, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, my thoughts lingered over the Thanksgiving holiday, and how we have been given such a gift of love from our heavely Father.
How much would you give up to love another person? More important, how far do you think others should go to show their love for you?
When you consider how Jesus left His heavenly kingdom and His majestic status to show you His love, it can be almost too immense to grasp.
Yet that is the personification of great love -- it gives in an overwhelming manner. It takes on limitations and gives sacrificially, for the greater good of the one it loves.
Today, thank Jesus for surrendering everything to show His love to you. And let His example inspire you to show great love to others.
Philippians 2:6-7 -- "Though He was God . . . He made himself nothing; He took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 27, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, all I could think of is thankful thoughts . . . thoughts of how much my Father loves me. What an honor to know you are loved and blessed by being in the family of God.
The moment you believed in God, all of his goodness and grace were given to you. In a sense, you were clothes with them -- as if a spiritual garment covered you.
All of the joy, power, and approval -- all the cherished characteristics associated with God -- were conferred upon you.
This may be difficult to grasp if you have been reminded of failings or have not previously viewed yourself in such a positive light. However, this is not about you -- but about the effect God has on you.
Be encouraged today -- no one else can take away what God has given to you. His complete love and approval are yours forever, so rejoice and delight yourself in Him.
Mark 1:11 -- "I take delight in you!"
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 26, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I felt such purpose as His creation released it's beauty all around me.
Joshua spent years leading the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Then they were at the end of the journey, ready to cultivate the land they had completed.
You may imagine that Joshua felt that his usefulness had come to an end. Yet through the journey, Joshua discovered that he had been created to love and obey God wherever he was. And he was committed to living out the purpose for the rest of his life.
If you ever feel like you lack purpose, remember that you, too, were created to have a relationship with God. He made you in order to love you -- and that is an excellent purpose.
Joshua 22:5 -- "Love the Lord your God, walk in all His ways, keep His commands, remain faithful to Him, and serve Him with all your heart and all your soul."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 25, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, one of the little birds seemed to be hurt and was moving slowly. I stopped to pray for him, and he walked away . . . healed.
As you walk your seashore of life today, maybe you feel that you are being torn down by your troubles rather than built up by your God.
Yet both are working together. You see, there are traits within you fighting against the spiritual nature that God is fortifying. At the moment, the pressures you experience are removing them so that God can replace them with qualities that are infinitely better.
Rejoice that God is restoring you with His wisdom, confirming His purpose in your life, strengthening you with heavenly power, and establishing the nature within you.
1 Peter 5:10 -- "The God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 24, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, my thoughts were on how the ocean can be so ugly one day, and yet so beautiful the next day.
It just reminded me of how God can turn our bad things into good. Joseph's brothers were cruel -- they sold him to traveling merchants. They set about a chain of events in Joseph's life that ended with him in a position of prominence, where he could greatly assist people during a challenging time.
Joseph could have been bitter about his difficult life, but he realized that God had worked everything out so that he could help others. And so Joseph forgave his brothers and was also gracious to them.
Today, you may be distraught over another's actions. You can be certain, however, that when you see God's plan unfold, you will find he has transformed everything into good and for the blessing of others.
Genesis 45:7 -- "God sent me on ahead of you to keep your families alive and to save you in this wonderful way."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 23, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, the waves had created a deep crevice that I walked through . . . it was bone dry, but was surrounded with the water on both sides. God has worked through the night in the ocean.
Exodus 14:21 "The Lord caused the sea to go back . . . all that night." In this verse there is a comforting message showing God works in the dark. The real work of God for the children of Israel was not when they awakened and found that they could get over the Red Sea; but it was "all that night."
So there may be a great working in your life when it all seems dark and you cannot see or trace, but yet God is working. Just as truly did He work "all that night," as all the next day. The next day simply manifested what God had done during the night. Is there anyone reading these lines who may have gotten to a place where it seems dark! You believed to see, but you are not seeing. In your life-progress there is not constant victor, the daily, undisturbed communion is not there, and all seems dark.
"The Lord caused the sea to go back . . . all that night." Do not forget that it was "all that night." God works all the night until the light comes. You may not see it, but all that "night" in your life, as you believe God, He works.
Exodus 14:21 -- "The Lord caused the sea to go back . . . all that night."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 22, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, there was a tiny sandpiper following me along the ocean. It was as though we were walking as one along God's beautiful beach, enjoying the fellowship of our Father.
I was reminded that as God's children, we have a covenant that provides everything we need on this earth. It is so critical that we pay attention to who we come into covenant with in our lives . . . in our business and in our daily walk of life.
How do we expect to be successful when we covenant with those that are walking in darkness? When we do covenant with darkness, we take on everything that is in that business or that persons life. We are to be wise in the relationships we form . . . know who the person is, know what the business is. This is the wisdom that God gives us when He states in His Word to be equally yoked.
Think about your relationships before you form them. Do what God says and be selective when you make these choices. It will save you lots of heartache and pain if you chose to walk with light and not darkness. Seems simple, but we have a tendancy to make choices thinking we can change others. That is the Holy Spirit's job, now ours . . . so be wise, chose wisely, and live victoriously today!
2 Corinthians 6:14 -- "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers, for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness?"
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 21, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, the ocean was sparkling with crystals dancing on the water. The atmosphere was charged with power from above . . . the creation was alive and I felt it as my feet touched the sand. I could feel the Father telling me I could accomplish all things with Him!
It is amazing what can happen when you get into an atmosphere where people build you up rather than tear you down. Where people encourage and challenge you to be the best you can be. Spend time with people who inspire you to reach for new heights. If you associate with successful people, before long their enthusiasm will be contagious and you will catch that vision. If you stay in an atmosphere of victory, you will develop a winning mind-set. If you hang around people of faith, your own faith will increase.
Today it is time for you to soar with the eagles rather than pecking around with the chickens. If you will do your part by continually contemplating the goodness of God, living with faith and expectancy, God will take you places you've never even dreamed of.
1 Samuel 23:16 -- "And Saul's son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 20, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I realized how often the ocean changes . . . it is never the same, no matter how often I walk on it.
And I love how God changes our lives daily. So what does God have in store for you today? It can change tomorrow. His dream for your life is so much greater than you can imagine. If God showed you everything He has in store for you, it would boggle your mind.
It's time to quit limiting God. Remember God is your source, and His creativity and resources are unlimited! God may give you a dream or an idea for an invention, a book, a song, or a movie. One idea from God can forever change the course of your life. God is not limited by what you have or don't have. He can do anything, if you will simply stop limiting Him in your thinking.
Philippians 3:13-14 -- "Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended, but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 19, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, my mind was captivated by the fact that God's creatures are never worried about where their next meal is coming from. They live life successfully every day, singing, playing on the beach, flying through the air. What a way to live, trusting and believing everything is taken care of!
If we are going to be become all God wants us to be, we must win the victory in our own minds. You can't sit back passively and expect this new person to suddenly appear. If you don't think you can be successful, you never will be. If you don't think your body can be healed, it never will be. When you think thoughts of mediocrity, you are destined to live an average life.
But when you align your thoughts with God's thoughts and start dwelling on the promises of His Word, when you constantly dwell on thoughts of His victory and favor, you will be propelled toward greatness, inevitably bound for increase, promotion, and God's supernatural blessings.
Philippians 4:6-7 -- "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 18, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I had just finished celebrating a fabulous birthday with friends, and was counting the blessings that seemed to have overtaken me.
The past year has been such a challenging year, and now on my birthday, it seems God has birthed a new day, a new beginning of blessings that are more than I could ever ask or think. It is so amazing to watch God work in our behalf when we stay focused on Him . . . not turning to the right or to the left, even when every emotion is saying . . . go this way -- no, go that way. And we can never give up if we want to see the end of the journey. But we must stay true to the course He has set before us, and one day, you will find yourself as I did last night -- at a table with friends that love you and bless you more than you have words to describe.
Only God can restore the things in our lives that have been stolen. Only God can make things new and fresh, and bring life into whatever situation you find yourself in today. As you walk your seashore of life today, turn all your cares over to Him and let Him bring life fresh, new and restored to you as only He can!
Deut. 23: 5 -- "...but the Lord your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the Lord your God loves you."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 17, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I was thinking of God's creatures that never seem to be concerned or worried as they scurry about the beach. I wondered how we could live and be that carefree in our own lives.
The Old Testament story of Job has many lessons for us, but one especially powerful principle is revealed early in the calamities that came upon that good man. He lamented that what he feared had come upon him. When good people agree with the enemy, he is given the right to bring bad things into being. When people spew a litany of fearfilled ideas in their daily conversations, such as "I'm afraid my business is never going to grow" or "I'm afraid I'm going to have the same breast cancer that my mother had," they are giving the enemy a foothold into their lives.
Recognize what those thoughts and comments are doing. Instead, put your foot down and say, "No more! Today the tide of the battle has turned. That curse has been broken. It stops right here today!"
Job 3:25 -- "What I fear comes upon me, and what I dread befalls me."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 16, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, a tiny bird stood on a reed on the sand dunes. No matter how the wind blew the bird stood strong and was not moved.
It doesn't matter what you're going through, or how big your opponents are. Keep an attitude of faith. Stay calm. Stay in a positive frame of mind. And don't try to do it all your own way. Let God do it His way. If you will simply obey His commands, He will change things in your favor.
The Bible says, "Don't get weary and faint in your mind" (Hebrews 12:3). Remember, stand strong. When negative thoughts come, reject them and replace them with God's thoughts. When you're in that attitude of faith, you are opening the door for God to work in your situation. You may not see anything happening with your natural eyes, but in the unseen realm, in the spiritual world, God is at work. And if you’ll do your part and keep believing, at the right time, God will bring you out with the victory.
Mark 11: 22 -- "Have faith in God, Jesus answered."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 15, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I struggled to finish my 5 mile walk that I normally walk. I was determined to finish the walk -- no matter what. I had faith to finish the task before me.
How determined are you to finish your course in life? A man in Jerusalem had been crippled for thirty-eight years. He spent every day of his life lying by the pool of Bethesda, hoping for a miracle (John 5). When Jesus saw the man lying there, He asked a simple, straightforward question: "Do you want to be made well?" The man's response was interesting. He began listing all of his excuses. "I’m all alone. I don't have anyone to help me." Is it any wonder that he had not been healed?
Jesus looked at him and said, in effect, "If you are serious about getting well, if you want to get out of this mess, get up off the ground, take up your bed, and be on your way." When the man did what Jesus told him to do, he was miraculously healed!
John 5:6 -- "When Jesus noticed him lying there, knowing that he had already been a long time in that condition, He said to him, 'Do you want to become well?'"
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 14, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, it was gray and gloomy. It seemed to be a battle to think about the blue sky above because I could not see it . . . but I chose to think about the sun that was shining above, not on the gray sky I could see.
We all make a choice every day . . . life is tough. We all get knocked down occasionally and get discouraged, but we need not remain there. We can choose our thoughts. Nobody can make us think a certain way. If you're not happy, nobody is forcing you to be unhappy. If you're negative and have a bad attitude, nobody's coercing you to be sarcastic or sullen. You decide what you will entertain in your mind.
Simply because the enemy plants a negative, discouraging thought in your brain doesn't mean you have to nurture and help it grow. If you do, though, that thought will affect your emotions, your attitudes, and eventually your actions. You will be much more prone to discouragement and depression, and if you continue pondering that negative thought, it will sap the energy and strength right out of you. Choose to believe that God is greater than your problem.
Philippians 2:5 -- "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 13, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I thought on His Word that seems to come so easily in the solitude of the ocean . . . alone, just me and Jesus.
God said if we will think about His Word day and night and fill our minds with thoughts of faith and victory, we will have successful lives. To meditate means to think about the same thing over and over. What are you meditating on? What's going on in your mind? Your consistent thoughts will determine what kind of life you live. Although you may not realize it, if you go around full of fear all the time, you are actually believing for the negative. When you do that, don't be surprised if you don't get just what you're believing for.
Joshua 1:8 -- "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have success."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 12, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, my mind was wandering . . . just in a aimless direction as I was mesmerized by the waves lapping on the beach.
I thought of our minds . . . how they are similar to a computer in that your brain stores every thought you've ever had. That's encouraging when you're trying to find your car keys, but it is not such a good thing when you consider the amount of smut, foul language, ungodly concepts and other negative input with which we are inundated every day. Nevertheless, simply because a destructive thought is stored in your mental computer does not mean we have to pull it up and run it on the main screen of our minds. The more we dwell on the enemy's lies, the more garbage we willingly allow him to dump into our minds.
What are you allowing your mind to dwell on? Are you constantly contemplating negative things? How you view life makes all the difference in the world -- especially for you. Today -- think His thoughts and your life will be changed!
Proverbs 23:7 -- "For as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 11, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I watched how each little bird on the beach is different. They all move differently -- some slowly, some scurry about busily, some just sit silently seeming to patrol the activity of the beach.
I thought of how we are the same. Some people are outgoing and energetic; others are more timid and laid back. Some people like to wear suits and ties, other people are more comfortable wearing blue jeans. Some people close eyes and lift their hands when they worship God; others worship God in a more subdued manner. And God likes it all.
Don't think that you have to fit into somebody else's mold and similarly, don't be upset when other people don't fit your mold. Your attitude should be: I am confident in who I am. I am not going to go around pretending, wishing I were something else, trying to fit into everybody's mold. I am happy being the person God created me to be! Live freely being you!
Romans 12:2 -- "Don't copy the behavior of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 10, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, the sound of the ocean lapped gently against the beach. It seems on those days the voice of the Lord is much louder than the days it is raging against the sand!
I thought of the verse that says, "Be still and know that I am God." We all have to get to a place where we can quiet the voices of the world and "hear what the Lord" is saying to us so we can have direction for our lives. That is truly a challenge we all face -- even those that live at the beach -- because the enemy will keep you occupied with "busy things" to do, and keep us from hearing the small still voice of the Lord. We can't just wake up and fall into our day without His leading because of a rushed schedule. And yet many of us do . . . I have been there, done that, and the day ends up being scrambled because it started that way . . . without His leading.
If we truly want to go in the direction He has for us, and each of us have our own destination designed by the master, we must get His thoughts before we start our day.
As you walk your seashore of life today, find that quiet place where you can hear the voice of God. He is waiting to speak to you -- to give you direction, to give you wisdom for your life. He has your destination mapped for you -- if you can "hear what He is saying to you."
Psalm 46:10 -- "Be still and know that I am God."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 9, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I watched a school of dolphin playing in the water. I thought of how our heavenly Father meets all their needs -- and then I thought -- He meets the needs of all the ocean creatures, and all the earthly creatures as well . . . what an amazing God!
I then thought about our own inability to try to be all things to all people, as we struggle daily to be whatever we need to be to those around us. It is impossible. In fact, if you have been pulled in a hundred different directions today, and have paused for a moment of sanity -- this message is for you.
Your source of strength is God. He takes care of what you cannot.
Do not get trapped by thinking you are the only one who can save the day -- that is God's job. Rather, you must stop and refocus.
Today, free yourself from those things that demand your attention and decide what your real priorities are, what is truly important. God gives you the strength and wisdom to handle those things, and He also takes care of the rest. Trust Him!
2 Corinthians 3:5 -- "Our power and ability and sufficiency are from God."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 8, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I watched how the sandpipers watch out for their little ones as they run along the beach. It is amazing to watch the love of the creatures in God's creation. I see it everywhere I look at the ocean -- love in nature and in the people on the beach.
It made me think of how we love one another . . . why do we love those who are dearest to us? Is it because of their physical beauty or strength? Or because they have loved you treating you with particularly tender kindness? Perhaps they have made extraordinary sacrifices on your behalf?
Though all of these issues may factor in, your true inspiration originates from one source -- God's love for you.
It is through the overflow of God's unconditional love that you are sincerely motivated to love one another -- even if they offer nothing in return. And so, when beauty and strength fade and sacrifices are forgotten, your love remains strong and steadfast because that is what God has done for you.
1 Peter 1:22 -- "Love one another fervently with a pure heart."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 7, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I watched a little fish that had floated onto the beach out of the water, struggling and flapping on the sand. Then the wave came and covered him again to carry him back into the safety of the ocean.
I thought of how we struggle when we are taken into the captivity of stillness in our lives. If we could ever learn to accept the situation and let God turn it to the best possible account. Fretting over that from which we have been removed or which has been taken away from us will not make things better, but it will prevent us from improving those which remain.
Everyone will understand the difference between the restless starling of which Sterne has written, breaking its wings against the bars of the cage and crying, "I can't get out, I can't get out," and the docile canary that sits upon its perch and sings as if it would outrival the lark soaring to heaven's gate.
No calamity will overtake us if we take it to God in prayer. It is through our trials and afflictions that God gives us fresh revelations of Himself, where we see Him face to face. So today, in your walk of life, turn your clamoring against the event that has you trapped into an opportunity to sing to your Father. Let Him turn your heart into a joyful and praising soul that will lift you to a higher level.
Ezekiel 1: 1-3 -- "As I was among the captives by the river of Chebar . . . the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God . . . and the hand of the Lord was there upon me."
Blessings and Peace,
Sherron
November 6, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I watched the little sandpipers running in the waves . . . all in order as they ran gathering their food. All of them were in order -- a perfect alignment along the shore.
Timing and order is everything, isn't it? David was chosen by God to be Israel's second king. The only problem was that Israel's first king, Saul, was still alive.
You may imagine that David got impatient as the years went by and Saul continued to rule. Yet even when he was given the opportunity to kill Saul, he refrained because it was more important for him to honor God than to sit on the throne.
Perhaps you are in a similar situation of waiting. You could do something about it, but you are certain that your remedy would not please God.
Today as you walk your seashore of life, take David's example and honor God's timing. God will certainly bless your patience and self-control.
1 Samuel 24:6 -- "I should not do anything against Him, because He is the Lord's appointed king."
Blessings and Peace,
Sherron
November 5, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, I stepped into a place in the sand that seemed to sink deeper than the rest of the beach. It was almost like quicksand.
I thought of certain situations in our lives that feel like quicksand. The more we try to get out of it, the deeper we sink. The more you struggle, the less you have a hold on anything solid. Have you been there?
Just like when you get caught in real quicksand, the best thing to do is to refrain from panicking. Settle down, move slowly, and call for help.
God can help you get out of the mess. He can rescue you from the situation and set you in a safe place. However, you must refrain from kicking and flailing about and making matters worse. Today as you walk your seashore of life, stop fighting, call to Him, and relax. He is on the way to rescue you!
Psalm 40:2 -- "He drew me up out of a horrible pit . . . and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps and establishing my goings."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 4, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, the beach seemed to be at such a peaceful state. The waves were gently lapping the sand and quietly rolling back into the depths of the ocean as though Jesus Himself was whispering to me -- all is well and you are covered with my mercy forever!
Today, as you walk your seashore of life, think of the gift of God's mercy, no matter where you find yourself. What has been done in your life is done, and you need to live accordingly. If you lost your temper yesterday, quit dwelling on it. You cannot undo that so ask for mercy and forgiveness, then declare that today you will do better! It is a new day . . . don't go to work today with issues or mistakes from yesterday tied to your shoulders. If you didn't get that promotion, declare it is still a new day and God must have something even better in store for you.
Be responsible for your words or actions and seek forgiveness for those things you have done to others, then move forward with confidence, know God has enough mercy to cover "all" your mistakes. If you have done all you can do to fix something, then you must simply leave it up to God and trust Him to be your ambassador! Release yesterday to Jesus -- receive His gift of mercy today and live your best life today . . . this is the only day you can live today!
1 Chronicles 16:34 -- "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His mercy endures forever!"
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 3, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, the air was crisp and cool touching my face reminding me that each day is a new day! Every day started with a pure heart, free of anger and unforgiveness, is an exciting new chance to live life to the fullest!
Scripture instructs us to put on a fresh new attitude every morning, especially in our relationships. Don't let little things build up. Don't harbor unforgiveness and resentment. Don't allow bad attitudes to develop, even those that may seem insignificant to you, because over time that bitter attitude will build and end up causing you major problems. You have to do your best to keep your own heart free and clean, or eventually anger and bitterness will show up and affect your relationships.
Each morning, forgive the people who have hurt you. Each morning, let go of your disappointments and setbacks. Each new morning, receive God's mercy and forgiveness for the mistakes you have made, and forgive others for the hurts they have inflicted on you. Today, focus on your possibilities; focus on what you can change rather than what you cannot change.
Ephesians 4:26 -- "In your anger do not sin; do not let the sun go down while you are still angry."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 2, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today, the beach is quiet and calm . . . a wonderful place to hear His voice.
It is incredible to find a place you can always go to find and meet with Jesus. He is always there, waiting on us . . . ready to speak to us in that still small voice. We need to be sure to find that place daily, to hear His voice, to shut out all the noise of the world to hear the direction for our life.
Why do you suppose our lives end up in such a mess at times. It is because we don't take that time to come away -- to listen, to be still before Him, and get His opinion -- His mind -- regarding the choices we have to make every day. If we did, our lives would be very different . . . not that we would not still have problems, but the ones we bring on ourselves because we don't listen and obey would be alleviated. Wouldn't that be a blessing?
Today as you walk your seashore of life, determine to find that place that He will meet you -- that you will hear His voice and know He has the wisdom for your life today.
Psalm 95:7 -- "Today, if you will hear His voice."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron
November 1, 2009
As I walked the seaside with Jesus today on the first day of a new month, the excitement seemed to be greater than normal. It is the realization that truly every day is made new -- filled with fresh promises from our Father. Just as we are made new creatures in Him.
Some people like to remind us that "we're just a poor old sinner," but we are sons and daughters of the Most High God. When we came to God, He washed away our sins (1 Corinthians 6:9-11). He made us new creatures. The Bible says, "The old things passed away; behold, new things have come" (2 Corinthians 5:17). He made us the righteousness of God.
Instead of having a poor-old-me mentality, expecting a crumb here and a crumb there, why don't you step up to the dinner table? God has a beautiful banquet in store for you. He has an abundant life for you. You have royal blood flowing through your veins. Your heavenly Father created the whole universe with you in mind.
Isaiah 25:6 -- "On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-the best of meats and the finest of wines."
Blessings and peace,
Sherron