SHARE - A - THON

I share this story at each Sharathon because it is important to share how God moves in our lives.
Back in 1991/992 in Jacksonville, Florida, my kids were young and I was a single mother. I began listening to the Christian radio station 88.1 The Promise. They were holding their Share-A-thon and I was lead to stop in, with my kdis on my hips, and tell them how they have blessed me. I was so moved at the warmth and friendliness of that radio station.  I couldn't give at the time, a caller called in and made a one time pledge under my name.  I was very grateful that day for someone giving a donation The Promise so God could share his love with me.
Now, eleven or twelve years later, I am working in a Christian radio station. God knew that day that I  would be here working at HOPE FM today. It is because of listeners like yourself that donate that allow others the opportunity  to praise God daily, worship Him through songs, and learn from him through the programs.
God is so good isn't he? What has God done for you lately? What has he done for you this past year?
He gave me a job that I absolutely love, he puts food on my table daily, and he allows me the opportunity to be a missionary in my own backyard. He keeps me safe, he gave me new friends, rekindled friendships with old friends, came and took my dad home to praise Him, these are just a few. So how about you? what has He done for you lately?
What are you listening to good or bad song lyrics? What type of programs are you listening to? Dog's gone, lost your house, spouse is cheating on you?  The WORD says:  
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Proverbs 18:21

"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 12:2

"For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was." James 1:23-24

So, what are you plugged into?  I encourage you to plug into what is good, acceptable, and perfect will of God for your life. How about starting with what you listen to? If you need a place start here and listen online http://www.whif.org/.

It will be worth it, I promise.

Joy, Peace, and Love

Have you ever felt a joy, peace, or love in your inner self that you cannot explain? It might feel like a big bubble swelled up inside, a calm sea like that in the middle of the ocean, or maybe you have this overwhelming feeling deep inside that you have a love or excitement over something that you just cannot explain. 
I woke up this morning, sat up in bed, swung my legs over the edge of the bed and before I sat them down on the ground I did this: I raised my hands to the heavens, and praised the King of Glory. I actual said "Lord, before my feet hit the floor, I praise the Lord." I thanked him for the bed I just slept in, the pillows I laid my head on, the food in my pantry, even my dirty clothes and I praised him for.
I stood up, turned my radio on, 91.3 HOPE FM, and a song was playing; again I raised my hands to the Lord. I got my coffee and again, came to read his word.
I have a joy, peace and love in my heart that I cannot explain. I can only tell that after I gave the Lord my first thoughts, my insides feel like a container full of cotton candy. It's nice to took at, sweet smelling, light and airy. Wow, almost sounds like a good cup of coffee too. It's LOVE my friend. It's JOY! It's a PEACE that surpasses all understanding.
My life sometimes feels like hurricane, tornado, basket case of craziness, and a bowl full of mixed nuts. When I give Jesus the first thoughts of my day and the time he want to spend with me, then my perspective changes. My thoughts change from worry, fear, anxiety, death into life, love, joy,and peace. I want to live life to the fullest.  Don't you want to live life with peace?  Why wouldn't you?
I ask you, what is the first thing you do in the morning? Head to the bathroom? Set up the coffee pot?
or do you give thanks to the Creator you cannot see? I'm not trying to tell you what to do in your day. I want to encourage you to look at what you feed into your mind, listen to what is coming out of your lips, and what are you listening to. 
When we pay attention to our surroundings, we have the opportunity to change ourselves. Notice what you like and dislike, then change those things you don't like. You are in control of somethings and God is in control of ALL things!
I now challenge to change one thing you do not like. It can be something you think, say, or do. Next turn it around and make your day better than yesterday and tomorrow better than today.
Start with making a list of things you don't like than make a list of things you enjoy and be thankful for them both. But remember, to look for the joy, peace, and love in it all.
Lord, I ask you help my friend to notice the good, the bad, and the ugly around him today. You tell us our help comes from you, Lord I ask you to help him in his walk where he is weak, make him strong. Thank you that you are in control of ALL things. Help us to choose to be guided by you and not carry out our own desires.  In Jesus' name, so let it be.

Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield;My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.

Pray this passage and feel your heart grow inside like a watermelon!