Faith Can Move Mountains

Welcome to day 61 as we continue with our devotional reading and reflection. We have traveled a long ways, so now we are making our way down this mountain but let's sit for a moment to look at our prayer life. Day 61 ~ Keeping a Prayer Journal~ Our scripture comes from Ephesians 6:18, " Pray in the Spirit always with all kinds of prayer and supplication. To that end be alert with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints." Many people struggle with developing a prayer life. Many feel you have to speak fluent languages and to be full of knowledge. We can easily get frustrated and confused. Satan loves to keep us from praying. I have heard that less is always better. I sometimes go over board because I want every single detail. While attending college, whenever I did presentations, I would make sure that every detail was made known. Some of my classmates would give me feedback that I didn't need to elaborate off of what I already had on my slides. ...

Welcome to day 60 with our daily devotional reading and reflection based on our discussion based on Joyce Meyer's book, " 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life." Today is a beautiful day. Like many of you, we have so much that needs to be done but have no clue where to begin. ~ Day 60 ~ Organize~ Our scripture reading comes from Proverbs 31:27, " She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness ( gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat." Learning how to be more organized can make your life less complicated. I have moments when I throw everything into a corner and wait a few days to take care of it. During that process, other things pile up and then I feel overwhelmed. It is difficult for many people who suffer from certain illnesses or diseases that limits their ability to maintain. If I decide not to go to the gym one day, I end up missing a whole week. Then my goal of maintaining my weight gets off track and then I st...

Welcome to day 59 as we continue with our devotional reading and reflection based off of Joyce Meyer's book, " 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life." Today's devotional is talking about buying some time. Many wonder how can we buy time when we are only given 24 hours a day. We are also have to be mindful that we aren't promised tomorrow either. Ronald Reagan said it best, " Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out." Let's go deeper with God...... Day 59 ~ Buy Some Time~ Our scripture reading comes from Ecclesiastes 3:1, " To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven." The last few years I have noticed how fast the time flies compared to when I was a child. It seemed like summer vacation lasted forever until school started again. I remember how much I wanted to be an adult...

Welcome to day 58 as we continue our devotional reading and reflection according to our discussion through Joyce Meyer's, " 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life." It is amazing the accomplishment we have done so far. Every day there is something new to learn and to apply to our lives. Let's see what is in store for today. ~ Day 58 ~ Plan Ahead~ Our scripture reading comes from Proverbs 16:9, " A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure." So many times people feel overwhelmed with things in life is because they really don't plan ahead for anything and just go by what they think. Many said we shouldn't worry about tomorrow but this has nothing to do with that. We all have agendas that we have to face everyday. How do you accomplish your tasks? You plan ahead. If you want to go on vacation, you have to consider a few things before just going on vacation. I am facing a decision about going for my Master's ...

Welcome to day 57 as we continue through devotional reading and reflection as we are discussing Joyce Meyer's book, " 100 ways to Simplify Your Life." We have covered so much ground work as we have traveled this faith mountain journey. We are slowly making our way back down the mountain that we are going to pace ourselves because once we are finished with this journey, we have to live it. ~ Day 57~ Don't Let Work Pile Up~ Our scripture reading comes from Acts 20:35, " In everything I have pointed out to you [ by example] that, by working diligently in this manner, we ought to assist the weak, being mindful of the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, It is more blessed (makes one happier and more to be envied) to give than receive." I have to admit that this is a serious problem of mine. I have so many projects started and never really finished them. I also have so many books to read, instruments around, and old papers to clear out! This i...

Welcome to day 56 as we continue to discuss our journey through Joyce Meyer's book, " 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life." We discussed in the previous devotion about we are so quick to accept anything that we receive through any form of information. We are on overload. When do you stop the merry- go- around cycle? Day 56~ Don't Answer Every Call~ Our scripture reading comes from 1 Corinthians 7:34, " And he is drawn in diverging directions [his interests are divided and he is distracted from his devotion to God]." We have this thing call cell phones. They are pretty much everyone number 1 item on them. I remembered when I first moved down here, I actually bought a cell phone and I barely used it caused it was worthless for those I could call back home. I did come handy for here though when I needed something. As things got better with technology we have smart phones that was invented to help replace laptops. Now it is more affordable to have a cell p...

Welcome to day 55 as we continue to travel through our discussion on Joyce Meyer's book, " 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life." We are slowly turning the peak of this mountain. There is so much on this journey to learn but these are so important. Remember when everyone started getting emails and how fast we ran when these words came across......." You've Got Mail......." Day 55~ You've Got Mail Mentality~ Our scripture reading comes from Proverbs 4:15," Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way." I remember when my cousin gave me their old computer when I lived in New York. I had it all set up to do the dial up Internet. I was tickled pink when these words came across, " You've got mail," and would run to check my emails only to discover it was JUNK MAIL! Today it is even worse with technology we have smart phones, laptops, tablets, and smart notebooks. We can check everything at our finger tips. I have...