Author: marquitabp

What is Running (or Ruining) Your Life?

“The Lord will guide me continually.” Isaiah 58:11

When you wake up in the morning, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the need to figure out a way to get back at someone? Is it the need to please your parents? Is it the need to run from your past? Whatever it is, if it is not the need to fulfill God’s plan for your life, or some selfish, self-centered need, then it is wrong.

Unfortunately, most people do not look at life from the perspective of serving God. Most people look at life from the perspective of “how can I get what I want out of life without inconveniencing myself”. Along that path, a lot of people get hurt, some destroyed. But to truly grow in the Lord, we must let go of the past baggage–“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.”(Isaiah 43:18). Next give God the reins to guide us and to heal us–“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others…”(2 Cor 1:4). Lastly we must follow His will and trust that it will all work out for our good–“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.”(Romans 8:28)

We have to trust that God had our lives preplanned before we were born and let Him do His work!(Isaiah 46:3-4) Let God do God and just sit back and watch Him work. Yes there are circumstances that come into our lives for which we have no control, but I know and serve an indescribable God that can do all things. He can change the slightest situation into a miracle. He still heals, He still delivers, He still answers prayers! Just let go and let God get you where you need to be. It means letting go of what you have done, what others have done to you, what you THINK others have done to you, and missed dreams… God forgives them all and forgets them and even better yet–He IS the great Redeemer.(Joel 2:25, Deut 32:35, Romans 12:19)  So should you–and get your life in line with God’s will. “I desire to do God’s will so I shall know whether it is from God.”(John 7:17) Be blessed today as always! I am praying for you!

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“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

Marquita B. Priester

The Peace in the Middle of the Storm

I’m still working lol and its pouring raining outside. Fortunately, a very nice person told me to move my car before it began to rain. Rain is always very peaceful to me; it relaxes me and allows me to forget all of my troubles. Actually, if its still raining when I get home, I’ll open my blinds and maybe sit on my patio for a while, maybe even dance in it… Rain is very much like tears to me. I don’t know if you can relate, but a very good purging cry helps ease the pain of the situation. I get to that point where the tears stop–like rain–and there is such a peace that I have like nothing else.

Jesus can provide us that same peace that listening to the rain does. He tells us in Matthew 11:28 “…Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” After He fed the multitude, He calmed the raging storm in Mark 4:37-41: 37Suddenly a windstorm struck the lake. Waves started splashing into the boat, and it was about to sink. 38Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep. His disciples woke him and said, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re about to drown?” 39 Jesus got up and ordered the wind and the waves to be quiet. The wind stopped, and everything was calm. 40Jesus asked his disciples, “Why were you afraid? Don’t you have any faith?” 41Now they were more afraid than ever and said to each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

That was only one of the miracles that Jesus performed. Jesus’ sacrifice gives us the guarantee of that peace!(Ephesians 2:14, Philippians 4:7) So have peace today, even if it gets hard. Allow the “rain” to wash away your worries and Jesus to carry them for you…

Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace (the peace of His kingdom) at all times and in all ways [under all circumstances and conditions, whatever comes]. The Lord [be] with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

Marquita B. Priester