God is infinite…humans are finite…we will not always understand ‘why’ something is happening…but we know we can always trust ‘who’ is in control for all aspects of our lives.
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
(This photo was taken in September of 2016 at a lake place in central Minnesota)
God is listening…He has shown His love to us in His Word…You are not alone.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7
(This photo was taken in July of 2018 on the shore of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin)
God loves you…He is with…God cares for you…All that is good comes from God.
How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Matthew 7:7-8
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
The greatest gift we ever receive is the love of God.
Nobody Loves Me Like You by Chris Tomlin
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
The difference between knowing about God and truly knowing God.
Holy Spirit by Francesca Battistelli
“Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.”
Job 22:21
(This photo was taken in April of 2019 while walking the dog near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Faith is about being certain of God and His love and faithfulness beyond our visible circumstances and surroundings.
“We live by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
(This photo was taken in October of 2018 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Attitude
by Charles Swindoll
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change that people will act a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude…I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our Attitudes.”
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
Romans 12:2
(This photo was taken in May of 2014 at a lake place in central Minnesota)
It is belief…it is trust…it is confidence…it is optimism…it is hope and it exists because of God’s love and what He has done for us. It is not complex, it is simple. Faith and religion are not the same thing. Faith is about your personal relationship with Jesus Christ…religion is about the ways people choose to practice their faith. Your faith is between you and God, first. Start by seeking Him, believing in Him and trusting Him and He will guide you and your life from that point forward through any and all circumstances. Amen.
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Glacier National Park in Montana)
Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life. He gave up everything to save us and to reconcile us with God. Seek Him and prepare your heart and mind to follow Him in all that you do. In Him we will find peace, courage, strength, wisdom, joy and love. There is nothing on earth that can compare to Him. Amen.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”
John 1:5-9
(This photo was taken in March of 2018 while traveling through southern New Mexico)
To be patient…to be courageous and to seek wisdom. To trust in the Lord and to keep doing good things whenever you can. We learn that all that is good comes from God and we are blessed to be a blessing to others. We learn that God the Father is our Creator and Jesus Christ is His one and only Son who sacrificed Himself to save us and that when we believe we will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Spend time reading God’s word and praying…learn about the amazing relationship available for each of us with God because of Jesus. Amen.
“I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:13-14
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
