Daily Word and Insight

Victoria Osteen Life can get so busy at times.  It’s easy to get wrapped up in  everything we have to do,  plowing through the day and  checking off our  “to do” lists. But if we are going to have the strong  and healthy relationships God desires for us, it’s  important that we take time and think of ways to keep the connections strong with our friends  and family. One thing I’ve learned is that showing respect  to one another is one way to keep our  connection strong. Now, we don’t always  agree on everything, but because we value  and respect one another, sometimes we just  agree to disagree. We give each other space  to be individuals, and we respect our differences  as much as we value our similarities. We respect  the fact that we each have our own views.  We don’t allow differences of opinion to drive  a wedge between us. The moment you lose respect, you begin to say  things you...

Saved & Single - Author Unknown What makes you think that just because I am an Attractive  woman of Godly intelligence That I'm incomplete without a mate? Who told you that Without a man Something's missing > From my life? And if so, What  would that be?   Love? I love  myself And more importantly I love the Lord He  told me that when I delight in Him, He will give  me the desires of my heart Security? I have  everything I need according to His riches in glory. Intimacy? Now, how's a man going to get to know me When he doesn't even know who he is in the Lord? See my Father told me I'm above a ruby's worth And a gem does not seek It is sought I'm single and that's all right with me See,it's not that I oppose relationships It's that I detest co-dependency As a woman I know it is

God in Heaven, don't take away the  "stormy weather" of my life, but give  me the strength to overcome one day at a time so that I can exit each  trial victoriously. Allow me to experience  your joy as you erase the painful hurts and fears of past memories and  replace them with the beauty of Your  healing power and peace. My confidence is in You alone. Thank you in Jesus name. Amen.