Daily Devotional

 Started the day yesterday exploring a Christian book store and picked up a couple books. After all investing in the relationship with God is always a good investment!!

I've never left my beliefs in God, kept up my prayers, reading scriptures, I left the church and I left my ministries. 

My spiritual relationship was weak to say the least. I considered myself to have become a sinner that believes in God.

2025 ~ A New Year...

 I would rather be a Christian that's saved sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost, moving forward. I'd like to end my life in the ministry rather than on the road I recently traveled.

The best place to start is with devotion. Starting the day with a minute or two of God.

What better title right now with the situation at hand?

Ironically day 1 speaks on sleeping peacefully under God's protective hands.

For 8 months I have had God keeping me safe and warm at night. There's been a few super cold ❄️ nights, no snow but for the most part, this has been the warmest winter weather here in years.

I know He's been with me on this journey, waiting for me to figure out where I want to be. 

I've figured out a lot of things over the last few months, come to understand a few things and a few people.

60 was a hard year to get to, now to get through it. 

Better days coming!! I can feel it. We are on a new path.

Blessed by God 

Life's good @ the Bright Side of the Barn 

Thanks for Stopping by 

Until Next Time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails 

Faith ~ How strong is your faith?

 Hebrew 11:1

Now FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Word on housing.... Still waiting. 

Apt manager out sick so it's another weekend of not knowing...

Trusting in the Lord and His plan.

Ironically, my next study led me to the topic of faith...

GALATIANS 

Specifically Chapter 3.

3:7

Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

3:8

And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, in thee shall all nations be blessed.

3:9

So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

3:11

But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident:

For the just shall live by faith.

3:22

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

3:26

For you are all the children of God by faith in Jesus Christ.

3:28

There is neither jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male or female,

For you are all one in Christ Jesus.

So, here we are learning patience, trusting God, His plan and His perfect timing. 

I put the housing situation in God's hands.

There is absolutely nothing I can do. 

Now we just get up every day and focus on improving the relationship with God, taking care of daily responsibilities and study. 

While we Wait until what ever happens happens.

With Faith that God has my best at hand. 

Now knowing that my faith is a key 🗝️ to unlocking 🔐 a better relationship with God.

Blessed by God 

Life is healing @ the Bright Side of the Barn 

Thanks for Stopping by 

Until Next Time Stay Safe and Happy Trails 

Dedication

 I remember when I first found the spirit of God. When I got saved the first time, it was amazing! The overwhelming feelings of being forgiven, washed clean and given a new start on life.

 I remember having the utmost respect and reverence for God, at home and especially when at church. After all it was God's house. The place we came to worship Him, feel the Spirit and be filled.

 I was on fire for the Lord.

 Unfortunately so many Christians lose their fire over time and become bench warmers, taking up space in the house of the Lord.

 Sermons become convenient between morning coffee and afternoon football. It used to be Dress Your Best for God, now it's come as you are, pick the time that's most convenient.

 Even worse ~ pick the church that confirms to your comforts. They follow a few good scriptures and don't push for the hard stuff.

 BEWARE

Malachi 3:6. for I am the Lord, I change not.

 In looking for a church to find fellowship, I find myself concerned with their teachings and the dedication to the Lord, and following the Word of the Lord. 

 I've met a lot of Christians over the years and many of them are Christians on Sunday and Holidays, no different than anyone else the rest of the week.

 I'm looking for people dedicated to God, to following the Word and Living it in every day life. People that are on fire 🔥 for God and excited to be saved. 

People that won't let the fire go out. 

 My biggest downfall with the church and what put my spirits out, were the people going through the motions like they were bored and had better things to do, than be with God.

 I'm not letting that happen again. I've bought a new Bible study book and daily devotional. 2025 is going to be a glorious year, regardless of my homeless situation.

 Daily dedication waking up with God. The days are bound to be better than waking up alone. Starting the day with prayer and Bible study. Let's get some spiritual strength to face the day. Grateful for staying warm at night, and Opportunities to eat will be thanked with gratitude. 

 At the end of each day, I want to feel like I've fueled the fire - rather than do anything to extinguish it.

 Christians be dedicated to God, 

let your light shine!!

Blessed by God 

Life's promising @ the Bright Side of the Barn 

Thanks for Stopping by 

Until Next Time Stay Safe and Happy Trails 

January 1 - 2025

 Happy New Year!

Praise the Lord and Thank God!

Last year was a very difficult year, which ended on a positive note. The call regarding housing. Still waiting to find out if we get it. I think God enjoys teaching us patience most of all. 

This year is going to be better no matter what happens physically. I'm focusing on my spiritual life and making sure that I'm in the right place with God when my time comes. Honestly nothing else matters. 

The devil has been and will probably work twice as hard to make it difficult. As I said last year was the worst! 

* Lots of prayers, prayers, prayers 

* Scriptures, scriptures, scriptures 

* Praise, Praise, Praise 

* Studying the Word refreshing the mind.

It's a New Year and a New Mindset.

Today's Study 

After my prayers this morning I asked the Lord for scriptures. Where should I study? Where do you begin a journey back to God. His answer was... Perfect.

Malachi, 

the last book of the Old Testament.

Study Verse:

3:7

 Even from the days of your father, you are gone away from my ordinance, and have not kept them.

Return unto me, and I will return unto you, sayeth the Lord of Hosts.

But you said, wherein shall we return?

Read on.. There are only 4 chapters in Malachi, it's a short book to read and a beautiful answer to the question ~ where do I begin.

Blessed by God 

Life is healing @ the Bright Side of the Barn 

Thanks for Stopping by 

Until Next Time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails