September 8 Magnitude Committment

"Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." Psalms 37:4-5

While meditating upon the Word of God this week, I just really like the idea that we can all make a difference because of our choices throughout the days and weeks.

This week, I choose and invite you to join me as we expand our resolve to keep commitments. We all make promises and commitments and so often forget about them in our busy schedules.

But the Psalmist says that when we delight, have joy, fulfillment and love in the Lord our God, that he will give us our hearts desire--that are the same things on his heart towards us. And when we commit--wow! He will bring them to pass when we keep our focus and trust in Him.

I am committed to expanding myself to be of service to others, to bring joy, peace, and love to a dark world in fear and trepidation.

August 11th -- Love and Joy --Consider Your Ways

Most of us are reading and/or beginning the study of end-time prophecies, whether from a biblical perspective, Nostradamus, or other writings.

Perry Stone's Manna-Fest Program ( www.voe.org ) this week spoke about presidential election years. The feelings of confusion that seem to manifest as the election date draws near increases and then began to demonstrate historical lineage. Well, it's good to get understanding in all things, and listened with great interest. But my outcome is not one of concern because I know that with the right attitude and focus on Jesus, today is another Monday Magnitude!

So today, I chose to take the advice of the Lord when he said, consider your ways.

Today I chose to carefully consider my ways so that my future will be bright and with all good things. I will carefully consider my ways knowing that He directs my path into the ways of righteousness that brings me blessings.

Today I choose to expand or to make the magnitude of my thoughts towards good choices part of today and each day into a purposeful and deliberate future.

Haggai 1:5
Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

Make your day and week count for the Lord—Make it a great Magnitude—Make a pandemic of love and joy in the Lord!

Monday Magnitudes - Refining Relics - August 4th

"Most people rust out due to lack of challenge. Few people rust out due to overuse."

Author Unknown

When I lived in the western United States, it was always fun to go to the country, roam around the fields of wild flowers. Each day we were thrilled to watch the panoramic paintbrush of God in the sky at sunrise and again at sunset. Everything was like the first time. Each visit brought new and yet to be explored beauty and wonder.

However, I am also reminded of stumbling upon old campgrounds and log cabins that had long ago been abandoned. The contents mostly gone and an occasional cup or pot left for the seasonal rains to fill, the winter snows to freeze, and the sun to warm the now rusted tin.

Being a collector and enjoying the simple pleasures of country living, those relics are treasures. This Monday Magnitude is about the joy of picking up what seems a relic, seeing the beauty in it and making something useful.

Today I say bring on the challenges of life, expand me, stretch me—let me become useful in ways I didn't know. Teach me the things that I might not understand and bring wisdom into my vessel that it continually be renewed.

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:3