There comes a time in each life when we have too answer the question,”what have I accomplished with my life?”. At the end of each year we make resolutions to change the things that we think we could have done better.

We vow to become a better person than we were in the year that has passed. We review in our minds the time that has passed,the challenges we faced, the problems we overcame, old and new relationships, joy, sorrow, and our losses..

Sorting through our memories we try to decide what tokeep and what we should try to forget. Our next thoughts begin to focus on what the new year will bring. The challenges we will face and if we will be able to excel at whatever we set our minds to accomplish.

Many will consume their thoughts with worldly acquisition, meeting successful people, amassing great wealth, and being perceived as important. Others will recognize the new year as another opportunity for new life. A blessing from a loving Father  Creator to his children.

A chance to begin again,to seek out those we have hurt or offended,ask forgiveness, and show those we say we love that love in our actions. To share with others our blessings.  Develope a closer relationship with the father through the son.

Carry and leave the burdens of the old year at the foot of the cross then walk in the light of renewal and redemption. Beginning the year with prayer will set the tone for the rest of the year. Ask for direction , guidance in our decisions, and protection on our journey.

When we surrender our lives to him , he removes the stress life brings.. Our eyes are clear and his voice is heard above all the distractions of the enemy. No longer are we consumed by the temptations of this world, but we look forward to a eternal home.

May the love of the Father and his son surround you with their peace, joy and protection throughout this year.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

I sent the world a love letter in the form of my son enclosed in an envelope of red. It signified my love for you and the blood he shed. Your world today is far from what I intended it to be.

Filled with envy, greed, hate and bigotry, the eyes of man are clouded and I’m hard for him to see. The darkness may seem to cover my face hiding it from view but I’m still here with outstretched hands reaching out to you.

The light of love my son left behind continues to show the way, break the chains of darkness and chase the clouds away. He gives clear sight to those seeking light desiring to be renewed.

Open your heart to redemptive love freely available for you. Through his death on the cross,  he paid the price that set you free from sin. Giving the opportunity for you to start over again.

Turn away from the dark of night and choose to walk in the daylight. Let my love surround, redeem and renew; keep and protect your whole life through. Hold my hand as we walk the path never letting go.

The path won’t be smooth, the way might be long, at times you may feel you’re all alone, but fret not your heart.Stand in faith and be strong, you have my promise I will never leave you alone.

Remember the love letter sent to you in the envelope of red. A message of unconditional love, forgiveness and grace. Sent to a world gone astray, open the letter let it’s words fill your heart; accept the opportunity to make a new start.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

I kneel tonight before your throne with concerns that fill my heart. So many of your people are alone and have no homes, children needing family, clothing and food. No one there to wipe away their tears or assure them all will be well, they see their lives as living in hell.

Today I spoke and smiled at a stranger passing by only to be greeted with a frown and sigh.Love seems to be fleeting and hope growing cold, no one seems to care; feeling they don’t belong.

My heart is saddened because so many have lost their way; afraid to love, afraid to care and some just afraid. I know your son came to light the way, to give us the courage to stand for those who are afraid.To show your love, forgiveness and grace to all who seek your face.

Help me to share your love with all that come my way, comfort and encourage others each and every day.Shower your children with blessings as it is your will to do, teaching us all that all we need we can find in you.

Open my eyes that I may recognise the pain my brother or sister is enduring, my ears that I can hear their silent cry for help and my heart that I may respond without being asked. Love is the only way to shine light into darkness.

Let your light shine through me as I travel along this journey. Keep my heart lifted up to your throne of grace, my head bowed down before your face and your Holy Spirit leading my way. I’m so thankful I can come to you in prayer.

Lay my burdens before your throne and leave my worries there. I have very little I can give to help my brother who is without so I lift him up before your throne to provide his needs, cover and protect, house and feed.

Fill his heart with your joy and love, please shine on him from above. It’s Christmas time we celebrate your wonderful gift of love. My heart now filled with joy is also filled with song. Thank you, Father God for listening and answering this prayer. Assuring my brothers and sisters that you are always there.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

 

 

The mind of man is a mystifying part of the body. It can function  in ways that causes man to pause in amazement. Many have tried to understand and explain all the inner workings of the mind.

Much like a computer the mind captures and stores the experiences of our lives. It categorize those memories as it store’s them. Those that cause us too smile or experience happiness are readily available f recall.

Those that cause pain or sorrow are so hidden by the mind it is harder to bring them to remembrance. We are more willing to erase the memories of discomfort, pain, sorrow, and heartache. Yet,we hold on tightly to the joy we receive from special remembrance’s.

We all at times in our lives create memories to be cherished,some captured in photographs,letters,cards,and some by the exchanging of a touch. These experiences enhance our life journey, we embed them in our minds and hearts where they are immortalized.

During the holidays most of us are reminded of a very special birth event which took place before our time on the earth. This event is recognized as Christmas . It’s central theme celebrating the birth of Emmanuel, God with us.

However the cause for celebration has been lost in the buying and selling of merchandise. The spirit of love that gave the child has been replaced by self gratification and greed. The real reason for the season is Love.

Unconditional self sacrificing love. Love from a broken hearted father separated from his children lost in darkness. Love in the form of a child offering redemption and reconciliation. Teaching the true essence of love.

To restore, forgive, and create relationships bringing the lost home again. As you prepare for this very special season of sharing with those you love remember the true reason for the season. Remember God the father is still seeking his lost children.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace.

 

 

Can you imagine the wondrous feeling an astrologer receives as he gazes into the heavens? On a clear starry night how amazing it is to look up and as far as the eye can see stars twinkle brilliantly resembling diamonds sparkling atop a black velvet night.

In ancient times those who spent their time searching the heavens were considered men of wisdom. They studied the scripture to find answers and investigated the things to come. A birth had been foretold by the prophets of old. Would it come to pass was the question?

When would it be?, how would it change the plight of man? and who has the answers?. As they watched the heavens something extraordinary appeared. From the many stars in the heavens one single Star surpassed the others,its glow more brilliant then all the rest.

As a light house sitting atop the hill leads the ships safely to harbour the star became guide to those who recognized the importance of it’s appearance, prepared for and began a journey of discovery. We don’t know how long their journey or how far they came but no obstructions deterred quest.

They knew at journeys end would be a great prize. Continuously they traveled watching the star from afar. Suddenly it appeared the star had stopped moving,concentrating it’s light over a cave in the hill side. Drawing near their expectancy grew, entering into the cave their eyes beheld a glorious sight.

Resting quietly in a troth filled with straw lay a new born babe. The star light announced the birth of a king leading the wise men too this perfect scene. They presented too the child gifts fit for a king; gold frankincense and myrrh. Angels on high joined the star in the night sky singing a serenade to the world.

“Joy to the world the Lord has come let earth receive her king”

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace.

 

Life happens, we react; that is most of us. Some plan what they think will be every step of their lifes journey. Unfortunately, they fail to count on the question marks found along the way. The little surprises that turn out to be not so little.

The course changers, those things that cause us to redirect our path. Heartbreak leaves us broken unable to move on from the pain caused. Sickness incapacitates us leaving us trying to mend the damage done to our bodies.

Plans never seem to work out as we plan them,unexpected circumstances happen.  So how can we be happy?  Step 1- acknowledge you are not in control Step2- acknowledge there is a greater force that rules the affairs of men.

Step 3- acknowledge he is the supreme, omnipotent and all seeing Creator Step 4- Accept time will heal broken hearts and memories made from love never fade but lives on in the heart Step 5- accept there will always be uncertainty in life, challenges will come.

Above all, the most important step of all is to be thankful that we have life.” God sent his son that we might have life, and that abundantly”.  We are entering a season of thankfulness. Take time to reflect on the many blessing  you have received.

This  holiday season share your bounty with someone less fortunate, encourage someone who is going through a trying time, pray for those who are grieving the loss of family, feed those who are hungry and never forget to give God thanks for the opportunity to serve your brother or sister.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace.

It was the most shameful way to die, a sure sign you were a criminal. They called it crucifixtion, scourging was considered a disciplinary action; although some scourging could lead to death. But the cross or tree was certain there was no escape until death claimed every breath of its victum.

When Cain killed is brother Abel the ground was saturated with his blood. Cain fell prey to  hate and envy, since that time the blood of the innocent has been poured out in every generaton that has graced the earth. The powerful & wealthy trample on those weaker than them.

Evil has no limits to the length it will go to be victorious. It will consume those who have a insatiable desire to be rich, who are williing to do anything it takes to accomplish their goal. The enemy requires you to pour out yourself completely to him,your reward the worlds riches.

The only problem is whatever you receive from him is temporary, yet; your bondage to him could be eternal. His plague of sin has stained the earth in red. Every facet of our environment has been tainted to some degree. Choosing to combat the sin that surrounds us requires us to be willing to pour out ourselves.

As if hanging on the tree we must give until our last breath is consumed.  The battle will be fearce & on going. We must be prepared daily to take up our weapons of warfare giving all we have to the fight. We must shed all the light we have on the deceptions & devises of the enemy.

We are to correct error through the word of God, lead those seeking to the great life giver, and grant agape love to all placed in our pathway. As the earth drinks in the rain poured upon it during the storm,we must be saturated with the sacrifical blood of Christ. Cleansed,renewed and fortified through the blood ready to stand.

We are lumps of clay awaiting the potters touch to become vessels for his service. When our tour of duty is over, our battles complete and we exit the battle ground we can say we have fought a good fight and now the fighting is done; we are prepared to meet the Father and his son.

Like the blood that fell from the tree of Calvery, we are poured out.

My revelation as I sit at the pool of grace.

Do you every think of yourself as a servant? Most of us think of servants as employees who grant your every need for an agreed upon compensation for the services rendered. Then there are those who have no choice, their decision to serve or not to serve has been taken away from them; they are forced to provide whatever service is required of them.

Servants are usually considered to have a lower statis than those they serve. They are given titles such as maid, butler, indentured and yes even slave. All of them denoting having lesser value than their masters. There is honor and dishonor in service depending on who’s servant you are.

The word of God tells us God sent his son as a servant to lost mankind. During his earthly sojourn he healed the sick, feed the hungry, freed sinners from their sins and taught love in all his actions. He was creator of all things; yet, he came to serve fallen mankind. To whom you render service his servant ye are.

Love was his motivator and every service he rendered came from a  place of love. Have you considered what would have happened to mankind had he not accepted our penalty of death? When you look at our world riddled with violence & hate, evil men reign, the poor are trampled under foot, and selfness is exemplified. What would you do with no hope of escape?

To have no choice but to serve the ruler of a lost & sinful world. How would you survive? The goal of the enemy is  for mankind to be eternally lost, separated from the only unconditional love available. The love of God through his son, Jesus the Christ. I rejoice in the enemy’s failure, I rejoice in Gods perfect sacrifice, I rejoice that he rose from and conquered death.

The service provided by his death & resurrection freed me from my sinful fate. His love has transended and continues to wrap me in it’s warmth. His service was given freely, its worth more than I could pay. He became a willing servant for me and you,a priceless gift. His only request of us is to tell his story of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and redemption. To open our hearts that he can teach us to love as he loved.

Are you willing? Will you serve

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

Change is hard for many to accept. It is more comfortable to continue doing what you are use to doing.  We rarely realize change is inevitable, nothing remains the same. we try very hard to maintain the status quo failing to understand without change there is no growth.

Some are satified to be stagnate, to stay the same as the world rapidly transforms. Some think if they don’t acknowledge what is changing they are not accountable, ignorance for them is bliss. From  horse & buggy to automobile, wagon train to locomotive,smoke signal to telephone, and row boat to steam ship.

From traveling over the road to flying in the air, pen & paper to typewriter to computer and from verbal communication to text messaging.  Our lives are filled with constant transition. Yet, there are those who wish to remain in darkness and stagnation. The thought of change for them brings fear and dread.

I must admit all change is not good , for some sudden wealth is their down fall, violence has becme a booming business, hate seems to florish and mens hearts are growing cold and evil daily.  Even with all this, change is still necessary. Each experience is for our benefit.

Through change we shed the rough edges and our characters are refined. Through change we move forward into the destiny that awaits us. Through change we  grow in wisdom & knowledge of the world we live in.  Change is  revealing,renewing , and revitalizing. Change opens our hearts  to receive the blessings given by Father Creator.

We step from fear & darkness into love & light, from uncertainity to acceptance and from pain into joy. Forgetting the former things and reachiing for eternal things. Like the caterpiller becomes the butterfly, we must shed our sinful man and become a new man, santified for service.

come out of darkness and confusion, the doorway to change is open wide. To change is not as hard as you might think if yoou desire it in your heart. Why wait? if not today, when?. Don’t let the door close before you choose/// Help is waiting just across the threshold.

My revelation as I sit at the pool of grace.

 

Every job done well expects acknowledgment; it may not be received, but it wants to be praised. Most people find a pat on the back or at a boy encouraging. No matter what you may be doing when you give  your all to its accomplishment; the expectation your efforts would be noticed is paramount in the mind and heart.

Everyone wants to feel the elation that praise gives. It is not only the huge task that needs recognition but the one’s others refuse to do . Those are the task that requires more determination because they are not pleasant or may be harder to complete. Encouragement feeds the soul creating a willing spirit in the heart to be used.

There will be times in life when you will need a helping hand.  You pray for help hoping it will arrive in time. Sometimes you may have to continue to pray until you get your answer. The answer may not be  what you expect to receive, you may have to walk alone, yet you are never really alone.

Our Heavenly Father is always ready to assist us, but we make him our last resort in time of trouble. We put  faith in what is tangible and close at hand, however; we should make him our 1st choice. Praying constantly placing our hearts needs and desires before him. Once again we may have to wait for our answer.

While we are waiting we must wait in expectancy adopting an attitude of gratitude & praise. When praises go up blessing comes down. Our lives are filled with reasons to praise him. Each new sunrise or sunset our eyes feast upon,each smile that graces a child’s face, mobility & health,family and friends just to name a few.

Praise and prayer can erase all the thunder clouds life sends your way. When the winds of life begin to change indicating a storm is on the horizon make him your first choice. Seek his face in prayer & praise and victory will be yours.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace.