Because the Love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:5b

Friend, a reminder that it is the Holy Spirit who draws us to seek God.

In Acts we find that He was released to have even more Power here on earth than He previously seemed to have in the Old Testament.

And, He is available to each and every one of us today. He is the One who reveals Truth, comforts us and counsels our spirits. He convicts and also confirms things for us.

However it is important to know the Word of God. He is able to speak to our spirit by using the Word of God. Satan also knows the Word. He uses it for evil purposes; taunting us and condemning us. Setting out other pathways that lead away from God - always desiring to lead the believer astray and keeping the unbeliever deceived.

But God, has the ultimate Power and there is always a Word that cancels satan's accusations.

Pray for the Holy Spirit in your life. You must let go of all preconceived ideas and allow the Spirit to renew your mind.

This new Way of thinking and being in the Holy Spirit's care, is so wonderful. It's like being parched for thirst and drinking the most delicious nectar.

Because the Love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:5b

Therefore being justified by faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

By whom also we have access by faith into His Grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in Hope of the Glory of God.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

And Hope maketh not ashamed; because the  Love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

For scarcely a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

But God commandeth His Love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Much more then, being now justified by His Blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Romans Chapter 5 verses 1 through 10.

Friend, how beautiful are those words to you?

Here God is telling us through the Apostle Paul whom He appeared and spoke to, that Jesus, God's Son was sacrificed for us to have Hope and Peace and we live in the Grace of God. These are big things to own.

The Creator of all things made a Way that satan cannot circumvent. It is like the biggest secret that you have ever been let in on.

Satan is jealous of you if you have faith in God! He has been stymied in his attempts to lead you astray!

Hallelujah! God is on your side!

Now, allow Him to teach, guide, encourage, uplift your spirit so that your soul may grow in knowledge.

Friend, believers are called to be overcomers.

Those areas of your personality that the Lord has shown you are keeping you from victory, must be overcome.

We tend to want to keep these things and use them as crutches. We fear letting them go or stepping aside from them.

The fear comes because we don't know what to replace this "issue" with. We think we will stumble and fall without this part of our personality. Usually it has become a dominant aspect of the character of a persona that actually causes problems. It is ingrained and we use it daily in all our dealings.

God says that we should use His Word as the "filler" when we decide to change.

His Word is the antidote to fear.

There is Power in speaking God's Word to the problem or fear.

Jesus used God's Word in the desert when the devil tempted Him.

The devil had to leave that area alone and try somehing different. Eventually, satan fled - only to try other methods eventually leading to the Cross. But Christ died once for us all so long as we receive with thankfulness His Sacrifice.

It will be this way for you as well when you use God's Word to overcome. Evil will have to stop and regroup, and this will give you enough time to take a breath and continue on in victory. You will be tested and tested until evil is satisfed you will never relent from your belief in the Son of God and in the power of His Word.

Just know within yourself that God is for you and God is Good and God is Truth. Evil desires your destruction. It does not love you even though it may be giving you things and experiences in this life that you cherish; eventually it claims you as it's own at your death, and then the deal has been signed, sealed and delivered - fully with your approval as God will show you. You of course will realize you have been deceived, but that your soul had been aware and just went along with your flesh desires.

Today I happened upon some past years journaling of prayer. To my great thankfulness, I found God had answered everything.

Most of these answered prayers I took for granted until today, because they were woven into my daily life and over time became fulfilled without me recognizing or even remembering I had prayed for change.

Today, I challenge you, friend, to meditate upon your past requests to God and see if you see where He has begun to turn the wheels for change to bring about answer to your prayers.

Sometimes, the changes come in a way that we had not thought of, therefore we do not recognize that it is God's hand at work.

But, reflection will show you that only God could make those changes.

It wasn't you after all who changed things!

Give thanks and praises for His intervention on your behalf to bring about answered prayer.

We serve a Mighty All Knowing, All Seeing, God. It is important to thank Him and recognize Him in this way.

Friend, love and laugh through life. God loves us and wants us to be happy.

It is His Will that we love and laugh through the day.

None of us is perfect. Think of the other's life and what they have come through and how things affect them, not just yourself.

Tend to be selfless and not selfish.

Let all be done in gentleness and humility.

Desire to see others with the eyes of Jesus who died for them as He died for you. They too have forgiveness. They too are loved by God.

Bring a happy and loving feeling to the day and let peace reign in your heart - even in the grey and dark days. 

Friend, look around there must be something to give thanks for, to God.

You woke up this morning. Give thanks!

Many of us are suffering in the body from the evil in this world, uprooted from our homelands, sicknesses, war, discriminations, but we must look inward to the soul and spirit and be thankful to God that we have another day to connect with Him.

Today is a new day and His Mercies and Grace for today are new once again.

He offers you His Love again. Will you accept it?

Will you recognize that the Father's Son died for you to have eternal life with Him when this body is worn out and can no longer exist?

Give thanks as you dwell for a few minutes in repose thinking about Who God Is, and what He has done for you in making a Way especially for you.

He loves us individually. Each of us has the opportunity to know Him personally. This is what He desires; to know you personally. He wants that personal relationship with you.

In thankfulness, we draw close to Him.

Friend, always have Godly Hope.

Never give up on anything good that you know God approves of.

If you're walking through a storm right now, start the fire of hope with that first spark. Hope is everything.

It will see you through trying times.

God loves you and has a Plan for you. Walk through the fire and be filled with Hope.

Believe and never let go of your love for Jesus. He will make a Way where there seems to be no way.

The Hope of the world, Jesus, is our King and He knows of all our problems. Light that spark of Hope, and keep it alight.

Evil hates Hope. It cannot overcome Hope!

So friend, have Hope.

Fill your mind with the Hope that God gives to you so that you drive out all the negativity. He will strengthen you through Hope.

Love Hope, encourage Hope, and be filled with Hope.

Allow Hope to teach you the Truth.

You can bear Godly Truth when you know you have Hope.

God bless you on your spiritual journey!