Don't Give Up

Don’t let today’s troubles
Bring you down,
Or allow you to question
Your ability

Don’t let life’s little obstacles
Keep you from trying,
Or become the reason
For defeat

Don’t let your fears
Keep you from dreaming,
Or from chasing
your dream

Don’t give up for any reason
Believe in yourself,
And in yourself
You’ll find strength 

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Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)

Perseverance of a Teen

I heard a very touching story the other day which had my emotions all over the place. To hear of a child who has been on her own since leaving home at the age of 15 years old was shocking in and of itself. My heart immediately went out to her. Several things begin to go through my mind. First of all, I wondered what had made this child leave home with nowhere to go at such a young age. I was terrified of all of the things that could have happened to her. 

As I continued to listen to her story, I was becoming more emotional just as I am at this very moment. I continued to sit and listen wondering and praying this child would not endure anymore hardship and pain. I managed to zone back in and hear she continued to go to school and work. Of course, it brought a smile to my face to see she was determined not to let her circumstances hinder her future. I was even happier when I was told during her senior year of high school, she decided to enter into nursing school. 

When the young lady's last semester of high school came around, she began to lose faith and wanted to give up and quit school. My heart sank once again because I know things have been difficult for her to say the least. Thankfully, she had someone there to motivate her and remind her how far she has come  to give up now. Praise God she recently graduated high school and now has two semesters remaining of nursing school!!! 

Yes, there were tough times and she had moments when she was tired but she persevered. Glory to God!

I am so proud of her!!!

Now, tell me if this is not enough to motivate you!

I am praying for this young lady and I ask for you to please include her in your prayers. 

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4 

Music Monday: I Need You Now

You maybe going through something right now and feel as though you don't have anyone to turn to. Please know you can always go to the Father. He is there waiting with His arms stretched wide. All you have to do is go to Him.

I pray this video give you some encouragement.

Cleaning Out The Clutter

Are you ready to be free from clutter?

Today's post comes from a topic my very dear friend Tony Robinson posted a while ago. As I was going through some of her podcast, this one really hit home for me and I decided to share with you. I pray you will enjoy and it blesses you as it did me because she is a Dynamic Women of God and truly has a way with words.

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Sometimes we just need to be reminded. Are you ready to clean out the clutter?

No looking Back: It's a New Year

Are you ready to fulfill your goals for the New Year? Don't be hung up on what you did not accomplish in the year 2010. That is in the past. There is NO LOOKING BACK! Focus on the NOW. Out with the old and in with the new. Be prepared because you may have to get rid of people and situations to move forward.

Enjoy this New Year!!!

We Matter To God

We Matter To God


As we come before you Lord
And worship at your feet
You pour out your blessings upon us
And meet us in our need

Whatever we are facing
We can leave it with you Lord
And walk away with confidence
Knowing you will bear it all

For you are God almighty
Our God in whom we trust
To unload us of our burdens
And shower us with love

Lord you are so wonderful
To care about our lives
Each small, insignificant detail
Each tear that we cry

For everything about us Lord
Is so important to you
You want to be involved in our lives
In everything we do

So I can't help but praise you
For the loving God you are
You care so much for every soul
And you're never very far

That we cannot touch your heart
Every time we come to pray
And we can come into your presence
Each and every day

© By M.S.Lowndes