Grown in Faith

I am sorry that I doubt you Lord, and in worry that I obsess Forgetting of your promises, and how much that I am blessed Letting anxiety, come in and take your place As I overthink and my mind begins to race Still, you remind me, that I can trust in your plan That you…

A poor man with little, wears shoes with holes. As another man with plenty of nice shoes, buys another pair for himself. A woman chooses instead of making coffee at home, to make her daily stop at a fancy coffee shop for her favorite latte. While another woman is just trying to put food on…

Many talk to God when they want something. Though few talk to Him in gratitude. It is as though they only recognize His existence when there is a request to be made; but not acknowledging for the daily blessings He gives us. It is like having someone say they want a relationship with you, yet…

My husband and I spent the day yesterday snuggled up in blankets, spending time with God, watching a fun show and simply resting. We did not leave the house and we did not make ourselves adhere to any specific agenda. We simply were just living in the moment and enjoying each other’s company. It was…

Friend, sometimes the biggest thing that holds us back from a better life, is us. The choices, the decisions, the environments that we allow ourselves to be in. Often, others or even God are blamed when things go wrong; although often it is that some have put themselves in those compromising situations. It is like…

Sometimes we seem to place fault in God when things that we want to happen, do not happen on our time or in our way. We start doubting Him, becoming discouraged and feeling our hope diminish. Although sometimes God may say no and for our good; sometimes, He may just be saying, not yet. We…

I love to watch people cheer others on. When they are not trying to compete, but genuinely want the best for whomever they are cheering on. Whether that be a game, academics or even with life accomplishments. There is something so pure when we encourage one another with kindness, care and with genuine love.  It…

When doubt or worry tries to consume my mind My peace in Him, I do find Knowing that He is faithful and just That all it takes, is for me to trust To just surrender, let it go To fully let Him, have control For His plans are better than anything I can do He…

Everything rides on hope, believing in what only He can do For He can make possibilities and miracles come true The author of all goodness, perfection, kindness and love As He pours out His grace, that comes from above He can take hopeless and give us hope renewed With a love so strong, for me…

It’s a new year today. Many people are setting goals that they hope to accomplish. Though often the responses of these goals are physically or worldly things that they would like to acquire; buy a house, a car, pay off debt. Or whatever it may be… Though depending on the goal, those are not bad…