"But godliness with contentment is great gain."  (1 Tim. 6:6)  Find joy and contentment in the simple things of life and start by thanking God for what you have today.  Joy should not be dependent on things (dreams, possessions, achievements) somewhere out there - not quite within our reach.  What has God placed in our hands today?  What we hold today we may not hold tomorrow.  Seize the joy of what's going on in your life right now!!!

"But the man who loves God is known by God."  (1 Cor. 8:3)  Everyone has an innate desire to be known and understood by someone. Isn't it wonderful to have a relationship where someone knows us completely - everything about us (good and bad) and loves us so much - more than we can humanly comprehend?  God's love is amazing and best of all... it's available to YOU!  

"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." (Proverbs 4:7) In pursuing Christ, sometimes you may feel like truth or wisdom is costly. In reality, any time, effort or anything else "spent" in investing in the Kingdom always brings back eternal and immeasurable reward. God paid the price. He's able to compensate you fully.

"Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength."  (1 Chronicles 16:27)   Praying for God to be revealed among the families in all nations today and that His will might move forward in each household.   Amen!

"A man who is intimate with God will never be intimidated by men."

- Leonard Ravenhill

What is completed joy? Fruition of expectation. Here's some relevant Biblical examples: When harvest comes and He has blessed it and the work of our hands (Deut. 16), hearing the voice of the bridegroom coming (John 3), asking and receiving from the Lord (John 16), obeying and remaining in His love (John 15), Spiritual unity (Phil 2), and seeing one another face to face (2 John 1). May your joy be complete today!

"Say to him: 'Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!" (1 Samuel 25:6)   In a time when we seem to be bombarded with cancers, diseases, infirmities, and sickness, let's remember that Christ paid the price for our healing.  HE is the healer and our prayer for the body of Christ today is... BE WELL!

"For God does not show favoritism." (Rom. 2:11) One of the best characteristics about God is that He loves us all the same and has purpose for each individual life. Your relationship as a child of God is not qualified with position, title, accomplishments, or wealth. You have opportunity with God as much as the next person regardless of how the world views success! He loves YOU and wants His best for YOU!

"Put everything to the test. Accept what is good and don't have anything to do with evil." (1 Thes. 5:21-22) Before you can abstain from every appearance of evil, you have to know what evil is. Problem - no one wants to seem intolerant or close minded, especially in gray areas. We must examine the reflection of whatever "it" is in the mirror of Scripture. There's only one perspective that matters... GOD's!