#GratefulEveryday

I share about being given an extra $10 from the cash machine at the grocery store and how I was clear on that being a distraction! I'm asking God for millions and I don't intend to get that $10 at a time....that's not who my God is!.... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

He makes a way in the wilderness and a stream in the wasteland! God sees our circumstances in a way that we never could. He's not limited by our limitations....If only we could see ourselves and our situations as God sees them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

As we begin Lent, a season of reflection and renewal, let us start within and work our way out. Let us start with God, who is our Lord and Creator, and as for a new beginning....a mulligan...a chance to get it right again. Thankfully, He doesn't get tired of us, and loves us in spite of and because of our mess! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Alleluia! The Lord is Risen! We can face all of our trials, tribulations, sorrows, and more because of Jesus. He died, was buried and rose again for you and me! The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

This is a hard day for Christians as Jesus was intimate with his disciples by eating together, washing feet and just being together... even as one of them betrayed Him even unto death... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Jesus was committed to the struggle. Even when he knew his destiny of death was soon to be fulfilled, he was still out there raising people from the dead and being unbothered by betrayal. In the hardest of times, Jesus knew the key was keeping His eye on God. What are you doing in the hardest of times?!... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Holy Week is a week of travesty, hardship, hurt, disappointment and disgrace. We know how the story ends, but maybe our role in the story will be different this year as we extend the very compassion that Jesus did... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Do you know who Jesus is in your life? As we enter into the holiest of weeks for Christians, and as we've endured some much these past few weeks....do you feel closer or more withdrawn from Jesus? Well, the good news is Jesus already died and He did it just for you! Will you reflect on that and accept it as we head into Easter Sunday? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

There is nothing you can do to save yourself from bad habits, addictions, lack of humility....only God can save you and He already did! Now what's required of you?! Will you live a life that says "Thank you"!? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

For everything there is a season...no matter where we find ourselves in life. Don't spend so much time noticing your season of lack until you don't notice as the seasons are changing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

We could all use a little more empathy, compassion, love and humility in this season. What would our situations look like, even in the age of coronavirus, if we were more like-minded?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Be honest about who you are and who you hope to be! What areas of your life are less than pleasing....especially as we slow down and take inventory while dealing with the Coronavirus. We are living in- what could be considered- scary times, but our faith cancels out fear! Will you open up your life and be honest about what you find?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

When is the last time you celebrated YOU?! You are worth celebrating and heaven rejoices over you...but do you believe it and do you believe in you?! If you are created in HIS image, you are more than enough! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Have you lost your JOY?! Do you need to reconnect with the source of your JOY...start with Jesus, then how about reconnecting with an old friend for a face to face.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Stop worrying about this, that or the other. Worrying does no good and changes nothing! Do you trust God....your worrying says "NO" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

What would the world look like if everyone thought like you do, loved Jesus as you do, and believed the same things you believe...Not going to happen right?  So, how do you react when you encounter someone who is different?  Do you judge with contempt or continue to shower them with the love of God?   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Do you have FOMO (fear of missing out)? Will your world cave if you take tune away from your technology and smart phone and drones... what would time with Jesus look like in the place of those things? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Have you experienced the presence of the Holy Spirit? When Jesus left the earth, He told us that the Comforter would come... so you believe that the Holy Spirit is here? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

A good apology goes a long way....stop treating others unkind because they don't live up to your standards....who are you to judge --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

God's beauty is all around us and God s beauty is inside of us! Will you not take notice and meditate on HIS goodness! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

You can do all things through Christ! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support

Sometimes it's the small things that hinder us from fulling being present and engaged with God.  How do we move past that and into full worship and purposeful living? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsmommy/support