"Luck" or "Love"

Well, it's March and all the little 4-leaf clovers are everywhere. I've been thinking about the 4-leaf clover, for a few days; and then heard a preacher mention it in a message, so I thought about it for a while.

People tend to think it is "lucky"; rightly so, after reading some facts about the clover. I found it to be very interesting. The 4 leaves actually stand for "faith", "hope", "love", and "luck". So, why did the focus stay on the "luck" leaf, why not any one of the others.....well, I don't know, but, Christians should not live by "luck"; we should all have "faith". Rarely, if ever, do I wish someone "luck". I always try to encourage them with "it will turn out the way the Lord has planned". Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that "He knows the plans He has for us"........and great plans they are, IF we follow Him!

So, back to the 4-leaf clover.......The Shamrock, which has 3 leaves, actually does represent the Trinity:

1 leaf = The Father
1 leaf = The Son
1 leaf = The Holy Spirit

When the 4th leaf appears, it symbolizes = God's Grace, to which some added "luck"

If it will help, I will collect as many 4 leaf clovers as I can find, because I want ALL of Him.........But, we all know, it's not in the clover, but when we give our life over to God and trust in the Holy Trinity - we can't go wrong! Things may not always be the way we want them, but trust Him and know things are the way He wants them - for our good, I might add! And, all we have to do is ask, and He is with us! We don't have to carry around a bunch of clovers!

Since "love", in the facts I read, does signify one of the leaves.......I think from now on, when people say, "wish me luck" - I will just respond with "God's Love to ya'", because if we also label each leaf, as stated above, that clover is filled with LOVE surrounding you and me! And, God's Word does tell us, "God IS love".

Here's wishing you the presence of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.......... And, may God's Love be with you, always!

Facts read at www.fourleafclover.com and www.lollysmith.com

A Season of Giants

Ecclesiastes 3: 1 
To Every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:


I had to battle a few "giants" recently; sometimes past hurts stay with us, for a very long time, until we release them to God; we may have to dress for battle and go through many emotions, in order to let go and come out victorious. The 'season' will change and we will, too.

My particular situation was brought on by myself - no one else. Losing connections with those who play a huge, important part in my life has not been an easy thing to deal with. But, God has shown Himself so true, even in the midst of my anger, hurt, grief, denial, and acceptance, of the entire situation. Once I moved thru all of the emotions, I finally said, "Thank you, Lord, for not leaving me".

He is just waiting for us to move closer to Him, and sometimes that move is extremely hard, but well worth it, in the end. But, like His Word says, "ALL THINGS work together for good to them that love Him and are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28) and He is standing by with open arms.

My battle, not only got alot out of my system, but allowed me to sit at Jesus' feet, and cry! I have to say, at one point, I couldn't even pray, I just cried. But, again, this is just another wonderful thing about our Lord and Savior -He knows our heart even when we don't know what words to say. So, never give up, just pour out your heart (and your tears), for He cares for you more than you can imagine.

I give God all the Glory and Honor, each and every day, that He gives me the opportunity to fellowship with Him. Seasons come and Seasons go - but God's love will last forever!

This Season of Facing My Giants - God provided the "sling and the stone"!
(1 Samuel 17)

Philippians 4:13  "I can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens me"

Who's For You?

Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (KJV)

Today, as I sat and thought about my circumstances, I repeated to myself, "God is with me - it doesn't matter who comes against me", and I truly believe that.

When things don't seem to be going our way, we need to remember, God is on our side. He loves us and cares for us. I read a sign today, "sometimes God delays us where we are, because He knows there is a storm, where we are headed" ..... Only He knows what lies ahead; and He cares more than anyone. We all know that the enemy is "lurking about to devour us", but if we trust and believe that God is working for us, we won't have to worry about the outcome. God knows what's best for us!

Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (KJV)

So, when the enemy comes trying to devour you or me and take our joy......Remember, NOTHING shall separate us from the love of God......we may slip, fall, or walk out of God's Will - but He is always waiting on us to return. So, let's not let the enemy make us think God is finished with us.....He's not!!!

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. (KJV)

Loving Him......And happy knowing, He loves me......

2012 - A New Year

I know I am a little behind with my Blog; please forgive me - many things going on in this new year!

A new year brings new adventures; we must, in order to move forward in God's Will, put Him first and do several things:

Need Him - Matthew 19:26 ...With God all things are possible
Exercise Faith - Mark 11:22 ...Have faith in God
Worship Him - Psalm 95:6 ...Let us worship and bow down
Yearn for Him - Matthew 5:6 ...Blessed are they that hunger
Exhalt Him - Psalm 118:28 ...Thou art my God, I will exhalt thee
Abide in Him - John 15:4 ...Abide in me, and I in you
Rejoice in Him - Philippians 4:4 ...Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice

We must never lose hope; Jesus is always working in our life, and will complete His work ... Philippians 1:6  Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

In this new year, we must prioritize, keeping Jesus at the top - first things first! ... Matthew 6:33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Praying with you, for a great 2012, in the Lord.........

A Child Is Born

December seems to be getting more hectic every year, for everyone....It has been especially hectic for me, so far, due to surgery - but it was said, on a sweet card, "this too shall pass"; it is getting better.

As December is a hectic time, my prayer is for people to relax and enjoy the season; it really is too commercialized. Once we stop and think about the "real reason" we are celebrating, it should put an ease into the holiday. My family is not much on the gift giving; we just try to get together and enjoy each other - sometimes easier said than done! :)  But, all in all, we do have a good time enjoying each other, nibbling on food, and giving Praise to the Lord - this is why we celebrate Christmas, right?

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

When we remember WHO we are celebrating, we will be able to be relaxed, thankful, grateful, helpful, and even friendly, to everyone. This will also bring out the generosity in us - I'm not saying we shouldn't give gifts - it just shouldn't be the priority! It's all about Him!

Merry Christmas to everyone - enjoy your family, friends, and even the strangers you meet during this time of year......You may be the only Bible anyone reads - make it count this Christmas!