What’s the thirstiest you’ve ever been? The thirst Jesus is talking about isn’t physical, it’s spiritual—it’s that longing, yearning we all feel that needs to be filled. Often, we spend years trying to fill it with other things—money, power, relationships, addictions, work, etc. Yet, we always come back thirsty. It’s only in the living water of Christ Jesus, the eternal spring which overflows into our lives and never stops flowing, that we can find true satisfaction.

Money will never bring satisfaction and contentment. Nor does it bring peace of mind. God knows our ever need before we even ask.

God has “New Things” He wants to do in our lives.

Imagine!

”For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.“ ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ God loved us so much that He wanted not only to remedy our state of being afraid, which He does graciously, but the whole problem of sin and its curse. He sent Jesus for life and salvation.

The themes of Advent are: Hope, Peace, Love and Joy!

Taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8 Feast on the things of God God’s Goodness Do you believe God intends good for your life? 

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Praying the promises of God is about learning more about God, His character and His love for us. The Bible says all of God’s promises are Yes and Amen!!!

God calls each of us to undertake a journey, a pilgrimage. He wants to take us places we’ve never been, and we don’t know in advance how to get there. But God expects us to take this journey by faith. Step by step, we move along in the confidence that God, our personal GPS, knows exactly where He is taking us.

Living, a life of faith is a journey. It is a daily walk, and it is not always easy.

Choosing your new passion. Hobbies can serve as a sanctuary for our busy lives. Choose Joy and Enjoyment!!!

We have a choice to make every day, every morning when we wake up. Will it be God or will it be self?

Spending Time in God’s Word. Consistency is the key. Find a time, a place and a space that works best for you. God is not a one-size-fits-all. You choose what time in God’s Word looks like for you! And fill it with things you LOVE. Pray, Read, Ask, Respond, Listen.

God is after our heart motives, not our outward religious activity or begrudging obedience.

Numbers‬ ‭6‬:‭24‬-‭26‬ ‭is God’s blessing for His people. God wants to bless. He actually commands His servants to bless His people. May He bless you too

Jesus expected those who believe in Him to carry on His work in the world. He did not expect the disciples to disband after His departure, but to carry on His work in even greater magnitude (greater works than these he will do).

Holy week is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter. It is observed with special solemnity as a time of devotion to the Passion of Christ. Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week - which commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where the crowds greeted him waving palm, branches, and crying out “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestors David! Hosanna in the highest heaven.”

“Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 150:6) The thing about praise is that we think of it as noisy, raucous. We think of making that joyful noise the psalmist talks about. Imagine, though, how you can do it in silence.

There is power in collective prayer and belief! As we see the miraculous occur, we will glorify the name of Jesus as the author of all things good. We join our faith for all things expecting Him to show up in our lives through miracles, signs, and wonders.

When you are generous with your faith in God, you will find that his math yields a far greater return. God wants our hearts to respond to Him in obedience.

Time for new beginnings, which sometimes means the closing of doors and opening of others. Start the New Year strong!

God shows up through answered prayer, showing that He is provider. He is a protector. He is healer. He is a Wonderful Counselor. There is not an issue we are facing in our culture that prayer cannot address.

“Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!” An attitude of gratitude! People who are thankful are known to be less depressed, get better grades in school, sleep better, stay healthy, have deeper friendships, and have a brighter outlook on life. Basically, gratitude is good for you!