Every day is not rainbows, butterflies, and sandcastles…but this morning started out that way.
While going for my morning walk, it was as if God lifted my head and gazed my eyes on His promises. I looked up into the sky and saw a beautiful rainbow through the palm trees. How can I not get a smile on my face and breathe a deep sigh of gratitude towards my Heavenly Father. Glory!
As the walk continued, a fluttering butterfly joined me for a few seconds. This beautiful and delicate creature reminded me how fragile life is, and how when we give our life to Christ, He transforms us.
Finally, the gentle breeze coming from the gulf, the whispering of the peaceful waves, and the castle built of sand was like a kiss on my face reminding me how I serve a mighty God. The God who calms the storms in life. A life that needs to have a firm foundation in Jesus Christ, and not a life built of the sands of our world.
It is my prayer for you today that you will allow God to be The Lifter of your head. Look up and see the promise-reminders He has for you today. I want to encourage you to stand firm in your faith with Christ and authorize Him to be The Boss of your life. Life is fragile, live each day to bring glory to God and put a smile on His face.
Blessings to you and yours,
Stephanie
A few promises from God to help you through the day:
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14
“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Bible verses on transformation:
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
