Inspiration

Daily Drawing #251, In Times of Trouble Take A Knee

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One thing I learned as a child was self-sufficiency. You see my parents split up when I was young and being the youngest child meant all my siblings had married and moved out. I loved and still love my mom and I know she tried her best to help me deal with things but she didn’t understand the comings and goings of many of my situations. So real early in my life I had to figure things out for myself. As I grew I learned not to ask for help. I tried to do everything on my own. When I gave my life to serving God I still struggled with trying to do everything on my own. Believe me, I got myself into a lot of jams financially with which I’m still dealing. I have learned from all my missteps God is there waiting for me to get on my knees and ask Him for help. So don’t be stubborn ask God in prayer He will be always be there.

Daily Drawing #250, Some Things Just Don’t Go Together

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Anyone who has ever tried to wash a cat knows in most cases cats and water don’t go together. The same is true of many things including the world and followers of Jesus. The Bible says, “Be in the world but not of the world.” What this means is that we are not supposed spend our lives consumed by worldly things like greed and over consumption. Instead we are to set ourselves apart from the world living as examples of a, “the truth, the life and the way.”

Daily Drawing #247, Looking for Fairytale Endings

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Who doesn’t like a good fairy tale. I know I do. Shrek is one of my favorites. In the end the not so handsome ogre gets the pretty girl…well girl turned into an ogre because of true love. Like all fairy tales Shrek had a happy ending. Well I am sad to inform you life does not always have fairy tale endings. Instead there are many more sad ending where nothing seems to work out for anyone involved. Like I always tell anyone who will listen, I trust no matter what happens in my life God will use it according to His purpose. So in the end life will happen it is how we handle it which will define who we are and who we will become.

Daily Drawing #246, Home Is The Nicest Word There Is

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As I grow older the definition of what a home is has changed. I believe a home is not a building. It instead is a place where you heart feels the most comfortable. I have lived in many houses in my lifetime but the only thing which made them a home to me is the love shared inside the walls. Some of my homes were among friends and coworkers. I have also been in many houses I would not consider homes because it is was obvious to me there was not much love shared between the people who live there. These houses were sad places to me. As I said since my youth my idea of a home has changed. I now believe you don’t have to me among blood relatives to feel like you’re home. You only have to be around people who truly care for you and would give up everything to show you that love. Jesus did just so that, so someday I know I will be in a home not of Earthly origin but of Heavenly design.

 

Daily Drawing #244, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers…Anymore

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I have discovered that every relationship requires a lot of work. However almost every relationship goes through periods of time where we get so comfortable we take the relationship for granted. These are the times when a relationship can fall apart.The key to keeping a relationship healthy is to keep the relationship fresh. A few flowers, a romantic dinner and the list goes on and on.

Our relationship with Jesus is like any other relationship it requires work. Now we know Jesus gave more for His end of the relationship than we ever can give but that is the beauty of GRACE. Still we must never take what Jesus did for granted. We must always keep the relationship fresh by serving God using our talents and gifts. Remember service is a part of any relationship. We must be willing to serve others instead of trying to get what we can for ourselves out of the relationship.

Daily Drawing #243, Which Way Do I Go?

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My wife is always getting on me because I don’t follow directions or ask for them when I get lost. I always try to rely on my not so keen sense of direction which never works out. Jesus tells us there are two roads, “the wide road which leads to destruction.” and the “narrow road which leads to salvation.” The problem many times we take the easy way out and follow the wide road because at the time it seems the easier ride. After all the road is filled with traffic and they all can’t be wrong.

Well the truth is this, the wide may be well traveled but it is not the way to travel through life. The best way to get through life is the narrow road and the way to get travel along the road is by reading the directions (the Bible). The narrow road may be filled with twists and turns and a lot of mountains and valleys but the right directions will get you there. Now get our your directions and start traveling the narrow road.

Daily Drawing #242, A Little Contemplation Never Hurt Anyone 

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One of my favorite old hymns is “The Old Rugged Cross.” I particularly love the line, “When I survey the wondrous cross,” because it causes me to once again contemplate what Jesus accomplished when He was crucified. I am a history and science guy so I have always believed what history tells of Jesus dying on the cross. It is as Paul Harvey used to say, “The rest of the story,” I had trouble reconciling with my nerdy science way of thinking. It was not until I contemplated the words of the Bible and sought to disprove them in my own science mindset that the truth of those words were revealed and I believed. All I can say is don’t take my word for the truth in God’s Word. Take the time to contemplate for yourself and then come to a decision in your heart.

Daily Drawing #241, Give the Gift of a Smile

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What is in the gesture of a simple smile? The answer…everything. A smile from you can brighten the day of someone who otherwise might not have something to smile about. A smile can open doors to conversation that otherwise might not be opened. A smile can also lighten the heart or break the ice. A smile can lead to many things. Jesus said in the Bible, “To love our neighbors.” Jesus knew when you love someone in your heart the first you do when you see them is to be filled with joy which brings a…..smile. Think about it.