Ephesians 6:2 - “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise)"




Unfortunately, some children of the elderly see their parents as burdens, instead of blessings.  They forget the sacrifices they made when raising us.


Regardless of the choices of the elderly, we still have an obligation to our parents. It is one of the commandments from God.


No matter the situation or health status of the elderly, we all have a duty to serve them; to enhance the quality of their life left to live.  


Visit a nursing home or assisted living today.  Give your time and care to those who are feeble and lonely.  You will be blessed beyond measure.  Everybody could use a hug!

Matthew 18:12-14

12 “What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying? 13 If it turns out that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray. 14 So it is not the will [a]of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish.

I think it is amazing to think that God looks out for me.  I feel special that even on my worst days, He’s there to guide me on my path.  It’s also a humbling reminder that God is not interested in just us, but also in those who do not know Him.

The plan of salvation is not supposed to end with us, once we’re saved, but it is intended for us to go out to other sheep and spread the good news of God’s salvation.  God’s mission is to constantly save the one lost sheep.

This mission means we have are to leave our comfort zones and our own selfish desires to join God in His mission for the lost sheep.

2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."

I have had a 28 year career in the computer industry and I've been through several upgrades with our system's softwares.  As I was thinking about this, I realize that we (Christians) are continually being renewed; or as the computer world calls it ' upgraded'.  

When your computer software is being upgraded, it has to be up to date; in the last official version of the software before it will upgrade properly.  Isn't this like us, as Christians?  In order for us to be better, more devoted and on fire for Christ, we need to be spiritually and emotionally ready.  We have to prepare our hearts and minds, specifically in God's word.

So, who doesn't need a little boost every once in a while.  Be ready, day or night for the coming of Christ.  Be the better version of you every day!

Ephesians 4:29 - "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear".


Just as a small fire can start a huge forest fire, the tongue can be just as damaging if misused.  The key to watching what you say is self control.  We can control a fire to use as cooking, warming our bodies, etc.  We can also use our tongues and the power of our tongue to bring praise and honor to God, and to benefit others.


It's scary to think that one of the smallest parts of our body can bring the most damage, especially if used for gossip or remarks against someone's character.


Ask God daily to guard your tongue.  Rather than tearing someone down for whatever reason, build them up with your tongue.  


Our speech usually reflects how we feel about others. If our hearts are full of love and compassion, our speech will likely be positive and upbuilding.


Watch your tongue!

Philippians 4:19 - "And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."


It takes effort for each of us to make sure our heart is staying in His truth.  You faith will grow as you have direct consistent conversations with God and consistency in reading His word.  


Through my walk with God I have found that every need, every doubt and every fear is met, answered and removed by Jesus.  This is where faith comes in, because sometimes we have to wait, and wait.  Most of us are not good at waiting.


We have to remind ourselves that NOTHING in this world will ever satisfy us.  Some of us will think, "well, if I had a better job, then....; or if I had more money, etc."  Then, we all know what happens when these things don't happen.  We get dissatisfied, go onto sinful things.  We eventually find out that all these things will not satisfy us. It only comes from Christ that satisfaction is achieved.  


Once we figure out that in order to achieve happiness, security, etc., we have to have those things in Christ first.  Then, and only then will things turn around.  God is most glorified when we are happy in Him.


Let God be enough for you today; otherwise you'll spend a futile life trying to find out what is enough.

Deuteronomy 7:9 - "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments."


From the beginning of time, God has been in pursuit, seeking communion with human beings.  Even though God knew everything about Adam, He still came searching for him in the garden.  God continually is searching the entire planet, on a quest for the human heart.  He actually created us to be pursued by Him forever.


It is hard to wrap this around our infinite minds, but we are precious in the eyes of God; the apple of His eye.  His desire is for me/us.  He wanted us so much that He sent His only son to give His life for each of us. 


To me, that sounds like someone who is pursuing me, don't you think?

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray without ceasing,"


It's really not a question of if we will wait on a prayer request, but rather how we'll wait.  My experience has been that how we wait will determine on how long we wait for the answer.


I have always had this attitude of 'expecting an answer'; and having faith that God ALWAYS answers us.  God wants us to be eager, waiting on His answer.  There are times when the answer seems to be slow in coming, but looking back, I realized that I may not have been ready to handle the answer, in my timing.


Stay full of hope and expectation when waiting on God's answer to your prayer.  Remain in faith, believing that the Creator of the universe is working in our life and will fulfill His Will in our lives.


Prayer does change things.  I have so many stories of these changes in my life!

It's hard to be thankful when times get tough, but we are commanded to do just that.  


2 Corinthians 5:7 - "For we live by faith, not by sight."


We are to be made suitable for our calling into God's kingdom and glory.  We need to tap into God's power.  Power that He has for us to resolve the situation, so that He, not us, will get the glory.


We need to have faith in God's power.  By this faith, we trust God for the power to fulfill the resolve.  This becomes a work of faith.  This sin was defeated.  Righteousness was performed.  We looked away from ourselves and looked to God and all His power to resolve the situation.  


And, because Jesus died for us, God's power is always for us, never against us.