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!

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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! 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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!

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! 

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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!

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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!