"Nevertheless"

Years ago I made a decision.... or two. I decided to start being thankful.   To count my blessings even when things didn't look so great. Because there are always blessings to count. I decided to start being happy for others when God blessed them in ways that I wished He would bless me. Because if He can do that for them, He can do that and more for me. I decided to start speaking blessings over my family and others. I decided to start believing that " God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did;"  (Romans 4: 17 NKJV). I decided to think and speak about things or people as though they are what and who God says they are. We believe a lot of things. Things about others. Things about ourselves. When we start speaking and acting on those beliefs, it can cause problems and conflict,  or it can create an atmosphere where the miraculous can happen. If we speak and act negatively about ourselves or othe...

      R est in the LORD. Identity in Christ. Child of God. Heir. New creation in Christ Just some random thoughts.    If we are children of God born anew through Jesus.   If our identity is:  His child, His heir, His creation, Believer, Saved by the blood, Transformed by the renewing of our minds. If we believe He is our Father, Savior, Redeemer, Friend, Provider, Creator, Healer, Adviser, and the source of all Love and Compassion. Then why? Why have doubts about our future?  Why worry about what's going on around us? Someone recently commented to me:  "God always seems to take care of you.   He always seems to answer your prayers." I replied "Why wouldn't He?   He promised He would." I mean...  please don't think that  I don't have my fair share of troubles in this world.   I have lost loved ones, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and lately my father.  ...