Unrighteous Anger is Murder and the JUDGE is ready to hear UR Case! Holy Buckets! Fix it QUICK!

God's Word:

21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

My Prayer:

Father, I ask 4 UR help! I can't, U can, please do, thank U!  Create in me a clean heart so that I can reconcile my broken relationship with U and also with others.  

I repent of my PRIDE, ENVY, ANGER, LUST, and U know all the others - Please forgive me for my unrighteous thoughts, words, and deeds!

Fill my heart with UR fruit so that I can shine UR wisdom and love throughout my daily interactions. Protect me from the distractions and evil that wants me to fail. 

Show me, Grow me, Prune Me this day! So-B-It! Amen!

Lord go with me!

 

holy, Holy, HOLY is the LORD Almighty!

 

And one called to another and said:  “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!”    -Isaiah 6:3

Father, U R Holy, U R Almighty, U R worthy of all our praise!  Help us to see U clearer each and everyday. Please guide me, teach me, protect me, and comfort me this day!  I ask in the name of Jesus! So-B-It! Amen!

WILL U LET HIM N?

 

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”

REVELATION 3:20

Father, I open the door of my heart and soul to U 2-Day! Fill me with your grace, mercy, and peace that which surpasses all understanding! So-B-It! Amen! 

#SAINTANDSINNERSIMULTANEOUSLY

#PLEASECOMEIN

Healing broken hearts for over a 2000 years!

 

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3

Our God is an awesome God, he reigns from Heaven above! Thank you Father for your unconditional love and healing. Show me, teach me, guide me, and grow me in your direction. Father, your will be done! In the name of Jesus, I pray! So-B-It! Amen!

#HeHealsBrokenHearts

#Psalm147

Easter Legend of the Dogwood Tree

 

One of the most unique of the old legends handed down in the South is the story of the Dogwood Tree. I still remember the story of the Dogwood tree from when I was a child. Every Easter I stop and think of the story but I had forgotten some of the details in the many years since the first hearing of it. The internet has jogged the memory and I do hope you enjoy the tale as much as I still do. The story is just for fun but we hope you will enjoy and share with your family and friends.

The Dogwood tree is a beautiful little tree that explodes in white blossoms each spring and is one of the favorite blooming trees among our customers. It grows across the South and is popular as a yard tree, but it also grows wild in the woods across the region.

The legend holds that the tree was once very large, like a Great Oak tree, and because its wood was strong and sturdy, it provided building material for a variety of purposes. According to the story, it was the dogwood tree that provided the wood used to build the cross on which Jesus was crucified.

Because of its role in the crucifixion, it is said that God both cursed and blessed the tree. It was cursed to forever be small, so that it would never grow large enough again for its wood to be used as a cross for a crucifixion. It’s branches would be narrow and crooked--not good for building at all.

At the same time, however, the tree was blessed so that it would produce beautiful flowers each spring, just in time for Easter. To remember God's promise to the tree it is said he gave it a few traits so that whoever looks upon it will never forget.

The petals of the dogwood actually form the shape of a cross. Upon close examination, it can be seen that the blooms of the tree always have four petals.

The middle of the Dogwood flower has a tight grouping of resembling a "crown of thorns."

And the tips of each of the petals are indented, as if they bear a nail dent.

There are even colors in the petals that bring to mind the drops of blood that spilled during the crucifixion.

So there you have it, the Legend of the Dogwood Tree. If you would like to add this beautiful specimen to your yard, we do have a white flowering tree and a pink flowering tree available.

Happy Easter!

You are the Unbreakable Strand! #ThanksB2UOhChrist!

 

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.  A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Father, thank you for being the unbreakable and ultimate strand to attach to. Help me to strengthen my bind to you and so that I can reach out and bind to others. Lord in your mercy I pray! So-B-It! Amen! 

WheRe DoEs UR StreNgth coMe FrOm?

 

God's Word: 

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

My Prayer:

Father, we have a limited amount of time here and each day is a little more difficult. Thank you for being my strength each and every day! Even when I ignore U, please forgive me.  Help me to see U more clearly and to embrace your promise of eternal life with U through the sacrifice of UR son, Jesus! So-B-It! Amen!

#TheOnlyStrength #GodismyStrength

A true selfless act always sparks another. ...

Zara Larsson - Invisible (from the Netflix Film Klaus)

Father, U speak to us everyday in everyway! Thank U! All Praise and Honor and Glory are yours! So-B-It! Amen!

#BSALTYANDSHINEBRITE!

Father, thank you for sending us the Light! Jesus! Show us how to be UR SALT in this world! Show us how to add flavor, to help preserve, to help heal the broken, and to become worth our SALT for U!
Show us how to be UR LIGHT in this world! Show us how to point to UR revelation! How to see UR warnings! How to follow UR path of LIGHT in this dark world! In the name of Jesus I ask this today, So-B-It! Amen!

How Jelly R U?

 The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. 4 He told them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ 5 So they went. “He went out again about noon and about three in the afternoon and did the same thing. 6 About five in the afternoon he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ 7 “‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. “He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’

8 “When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first.’ 9 “The workers who were hired about five in the afternoon came and each received a denarius. 10 So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also received a denarius. 11 When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner. 12 ‘These who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.’
13 “But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? 14 Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. 15 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

 16 “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”                                                                          -Matthew 20:1-16

1. Rid your heart of jealousy.
2. Check your expectations at the door.
3. Never forget your moment of grace.

Father, you know my heart and you know when I am jealous of others, forgive me. Guide me and teach me to set my sites and expectations on you today. Remind me daily of your Grace and Mercy that you have for all of us "broken and lost souls looking for YOU!" 

You are the answer, and I ask you today to let me be a worker in your vineyard.  So-B-It! Amen! 

Leave the "WHY" behind and start asking "WHAT...

Father,

I no longer ask "WHY", help and teach me to ask 

"WHAT" is your wisdom? "WHAT" is your will? "WHAT" is your guidance and direction?  In each and every situation that I find myself in daily.  

Grow my Faith and Trust in you today! Strengthen and protect me this day I pray! In the name of Jesus, I pray!  So-B-It!  Amen!

#ARTOFTHEWHATINJESUS

May 2-day B Useful - Restful - Peaceful - Fruitful !

Father, I Can't, U Can, Please Do, Thank U! SO-B-IT! Amen!

I Double Dog Dare U 2 Listen!

Father, thank you for being the creator of all! Thank U for saving a wretch like me! How great thou art!  So-B-It! Amen!

Flesh is like Grass and Flowers, it withers, but the WORD of the Lord Remains 4-ever!

Father,

Thank U 4 UR WORD that became flesh and walked with us! Comfort us during this journey while our grass and flowers grow and withers! So-B-It! Amen!