Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Heart > Glad; Tongue > Praise; Body > rests is HOPE

 

UR Word:

Acts 2:26  Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest in hope,                    

My Prayer:

Father, UR unconditional love is beyond belief! Fill my heart with UR love, UR joy, and UR peace! My tongue does shout UR praise, UR honor, and UR glory! Now and forever, So-B-It! Amen!

#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously


Thursday, December 2, 2021

When the Light is turned on, do U Scatter?


 UR Word:  

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. - Matthew 12:30

My Prayer: 

Father, draw me close to U! Grow and protect my heart 4 U! Give me the strength to stand up 4 U! I desire to gather with U! #ThanksB2UOChrist  So-B-It! Amen!


#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously



Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Delite URself N the Lord!

 



“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4

Jesus, show me how to delight in U! Teach me UR ways! I believe and ask for help with my unbelief! Protect me this day from distractions and fill me with your grace, mercy, and peace!  In UR name I pray, So-B-It! Amen!

#MyHeartDesiresUohChrist!



Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Don't B a FooL! Especially a R$CH one!


God's Word:

The Parable of the Rich Fool

13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”14 Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’

18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain. 19 And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’ 20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

21 “This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.” 

The FOOL

  1. Is clueless of context
  2. Misjudges the true source of his success
  3. Constantly engages in self-centered thinking
  4. Cares more about his comfort than his calling
  5. Misses what matters most
The WISE
  1. Gives credit to GOD, not self
  2. Grows his standard of giving, not just his standard of living
  3. Maintains his focus on the eternal, not the temporal
Father, open the eyes of my heart to see you clearly. You, the one and only source from where all gifts come from: the gift of breath, the gift of health, the gift of family, the gift of financial income, the gift of a roof over our head, the gift of friendship, and on and on it goes! Thanks B 2 U O Christ!

Come Holy Spirit and fill me with your fruit, your wisdom, and your strength. Protect me this day with the Armor and the sword of your word. In the name of Jesus I pray! So-B-It! Amen! 



Monday, November 8, 2021

Move over FEAR! The spirit of Power, of Love, and of Sound Mind R Here!

 


UR Word:

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of sound mind. - 2 Timothy 1:7 

My Prayer:

Father, replace my FEAR and lack of trust N U with UR spirit of POWER, UR spirit of love, UR spirit of sound mind. Strengthen my faith and trust in U each day! I ask N the name of Jesus! So-B-It! Amen!  

#ThanksB2UOLord

#Saint&SinnerSimultanesously 

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Share it 4 ward! Father>Son>Us!


UR Word:  

"I have manifested Your name to the men whom You gave Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.  -John 17:6

My Prayer:

Father, thank U 4 sending UR son, Jesus! Thank U 4 instructing our minds, stirring our hearts, challenging our wills, and changing our lives! Thank U Jesus 4 being the perfect example and showing us the way! ThanksB2UOChrist! So-B-It! Amen!





Friday, November 5, 2021

We Trust N the Name!

 


UR Word:

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

My Prayer:

Father, U alone R our refuge! Elohim, the creator! El Elyon, God Most High! 

Forgive me 4 the times that I lose sight of knowing this! I ask 2 know U better, I ask 4 strengthened faith, I ask 4 UR wisdom. 

I put my TRUST N U during times of trials and times of joy! So-B-It! Amen!


#SaintSinnerSimultaneously 


Saturday, September 11, 2021

4 all who are led...


God's Word: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” Romans 8:14

my prayer: Father, Holy Spirit help me today when I have opportunities to indulge in the flesh, choose life in the Spirit instead. When I feel a desire to avenge myself, promote myself, slander someone, or engage in a sinful activity, help me 2 choose life in the Spirit instead. I choose to love U and others. Coach me and teach me 2 live in step with the Spirit and discover the amazing life he longs to guide me into today.  Thanks B 2 U oh Christ! Amen!

#BLedbytheSpiritofGod

#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously



Oh NO U Didn't! I'm coming 4 U!


 My Prayer:  Father, this is hard and only can be done with faith and trust in you! U know my desires to revenge even the littlest things like being cutoff in traffic, and much, much more... Forgive me! 

Come Holy Spirit and fill me with UR fruit of Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control (extra helping of each please! lol)!  In the name of Jesus, I ask. 

ThanksB2UOLord! So-B-It! Amen! 

#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously


Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Humility is God's gold standard!

 


UR Word:  “The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.”  - Proverbs 22:4

My Prayer: Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit! I need UR help, please. My pride directs me daily in a broken and sinful world, I need U! Before U, I sin and U know all that my heart desires and covets. Please forgive me.

I come to U today in humility and brokenness to ask for UR mercy, UR peace, UR love! Create N me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me!  ThanksB2UOChrist! So-B-It! Amen!

#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously


Sunday, August 29, 2021

Enjoy & Share


UR Word: Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”  - Nehemiah 8:10

My Prayer:  Father, you have blessed us with the ability cook! Fill our hearts with UR joy! Fill our hearts with UR strength! Help me to share UR meal, UR joy, and UR strength with those that U assign to me this day!  

ThanksB2UOChrist!  So-B-It! Amen!


#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously


Thursday, August 26, 2021

Fight, Flight, or Freeze? Fear Not! God is Here!

UR Word: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”  - Joshua 1:9

My Prayer:  Father, help me to put fear in the appropriate back seat. U instruct us to fear not! U instruct us to be strong and courageous! Fill me with complete Trust in U and Trust in one another, this day! 

I ask for a transformed heart filled with your love so much so that I will share UR love with one another! 

ThanksB2UOLord! So-B-It! Amen!

#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

How firm is UR HOPE in HIM?

 


UR Word:  And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.  - 2 Corinthians 1:7

My Prayer: Father, I place my hope and trust in U! Protect me during times of suffering! Thank U 4 always comforting me! 

ThanksB2UOChrist! So-B-It! Amen!


#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Are U in TroUbLe? -God

 


UR Word:  God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. -Psalm 46:1


My Prayer: Father, thank U for being the ultimate refuge! Thank U for being the ultimate strength! U command us to rejoice in all things, even in times of trouble. So today I rejoice in U and seek refuge in U.

This day, I surrender to U my troubles, I surrender to U my pride, I surrender to U my envy, I surrender my all to U. 

Thank U for the gift of UR son, Jesus! Thank U for preparing a place 4 me!  So-B-It! Amen!


#SaintandSinnerSimultaneously

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Christ forgave U, so pass it on Knucklehead!

 

UR Word:

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”  -Ephesians 4:32

My Prayer:

Father, thank U for saving me! A wayward broken lost sinner! Thank U for picking me up and lighting my path back 2 U!  

Fill me with compassion and mercy for others so that I can forgive them in response to the forgiveness I have received from U. N the name of Jesus, I ask and pray! So-B-It! Amen!

Friday, August 13, 2021

PrAy! wAiT! tRuSt! Then do as U R Told! Repeat!

 


UR Word:

"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

My Prayer:

Abba, help me to grow stronger in asking for UR help in ALL things! 

  • When I am happy - the praise and honor R URs! 
  • When I am sad - comfort and protect me! 
  • When I am lost - please light the path and map me back!
  • When I sin against U in thought, word, and deed - Forgive Me! 
  • When I am pissed off - please calm me!  
  • When others need U - help me to B an extension of U for them!

Grow my mustard seed faith so that I will stand and serve you as directed todo this day, I PRAY!  So-B-It! Amen!


Thursday, July 22, 2021

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!



Monday, April 19, 2021

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!

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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



Tuesday, April 6, 2021

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



Monday, April 5, 2021

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!

Monday, March 15, 2021

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! 


Sunday, February 21, 2021

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


Saturday, January 2, 2021

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!