What is your word?

I want to talk about passion today.

In the beginning of 2020 God gave me a word on my heart to encourage me this year.

My word is passion.

It's good to be involved in your community, to know what is going on and try your best to contribute not only where you can but where help is most needed.

The main thing that holds people back is passion or lack of it. We have all these ideas but do we have the passion behind our idea to pursue it?

I grew up with the mindset you can do anything you set your mind to do. While I fully believe that over the years I have let fear get in the way and I know i'm not alone in that. Who doesn't do that from time to time?

Where is our passion?

What lights a fire under us?

What excites us to wake up in the morning?

What makes us smile?

My passion is to encourage others. I want to inspire people to look on the bright side of life. I want to write with a heart of love and compassion to offer hope to those who feel hopeless. I want to share my faith. I want to be a positive light in a dark world. 

What is your passion? How about pursuing it today! You never know what a little passion can do for the world unless you are willing to put yourself out there and try it.

Life Experience and the lessons that go with it.

We all experience life in a different way. We have similarities to help us better connect with others but not one life is identical to another person. Our differences make us unique, they set us apart from the rest of the world. They tell a story of where we came from to where we are now. 

I think all of our stories have the potential to offer hope to those who feel hopeless. We can be a safety net where people who feel alone can open up and share the struggles and challenges of life. The things that have been put on them through the years.

We have no other way around it at one time or another we all experience bad times. We experience heartache. We experience pain. We experience hurt. We experience sadness. We experience struggle. We experience failure. We experience loss. We experience suffering. 

In all we experience we know their are lessons to be learned from all of it. Some lessons are good and others are hard but we learn strength. We learn resilience. We learn to be open. We learn to try new things. We learn to encourage each other. We learn to love others. We learn to listen. We learn to have and use our voice. We learn patience. We learn tolerance. We learn acceptance. 

We go through it all to experience purpose. We experience change. We experience growth. We experience courage. We experience good times. We experience happiness. We experience joy. We experience opportunity. We experience love. We experience friendship. We experience blessings. We experience the gift of being alive and well. We experience the gift of faith in someone much bigger than ourselves.

We learn grow and go through many things in this lifetime but one thing we need to know is we are never alone in this world. There is hope out there for everyone when they find and come to know Jesus. We know that there is hope in Jesus. We can be certain of it when we come to Him.

Sunday: A day of Rest and Reflection

Sunday is a day of rest.

Some of us may attend church.

Children go to Sunday school.

We call to check on our friends to let them know we are thinking of them.

We spend time together with our family.

We reflect on things.

We enjoy the moment.

We look around forget the bad and count our blessings.

We have dinner together as a family after a long week.

Sunday used to be a day to take life a little slower.

I feel like we no longer treat Sunday with the importance that was intended for it.

Instead life is chaotic.

We are busy.

We plan the week ahead of us.

We spend more time stressing about the coming week than we are refreshed and ready for it.

We are tired.

We are stressed.

We have lost the meaning of Sunday and it makes me wonder how we got here.

How did we get so busy?

How did we forget to take a few minutes to stop and pray for one another?

How did we forget to enjoy the moment?

How did we forget not to let life get in the way?

How did we forget not to let the world distract us?

Now is the time to reclaim Sunday.

Now is the time to stop and take a breath.

Now is the time to stop losing ourselves to nonsense.

Now is the time to stop letting the world distract us.

Now is the time to refocus our energy into positive things.

Now is the time to reflect on our blessings.

Now is the time to focus on God.

Now is the time to study the word of God and live it out.

Today I pray we never forget to stop and reflect on the goodness of God.

Thankful for Love

A person can do a lot of thinking when it's hard to fall asleep at night. When laying in bed trying to fall asleep a thought came to mind that I wanted to share with you today. I've been surrounded by so much love from day one of my life that I have learned love always wins in every battle.

My heart has truly been touched in such a great way by every person I've had the privilege to know throughout the years of my life. I am blessed and forever thankful more than words can truly ever express.

My most heartfelt prayer is that God will bless each and every one of you with just as much if not more love than you can ever imagine in your life. I think we all deserve as much love as the world has to offer us but I know everyone has God's love for them.

And now these things remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. - 1 Corinthians 13:13

Have a very blessed day filled with all the love in the world everyone!

Faith over Fear

There is a saying or a quote I've always liked that says faith over fear. There are even scripture in the bible that talk about fear but I will tell you fear is a liar. 

Fear...

Fear says, this is impossible.

Fear says, you don't have a purpose.

Fear says, it'll never happen for you.

Fear says, you'll never accomplish that goal.

Fear says. that's too big of a task for you.

Fear says, you are not good enough.

Fear says, you are not smart enough.

Fear says, it's time to stop dreaming.

Fear will always say you can't.

But Faith....

Faith says, anything is possible with God.

Faith says, you are capable.

Faith says, you are worthy.

Faith says, you are strong.

Faith says, you need to pursue your dreams.

Faith says, you are wonderful.

Faith says, you have a purpose to discover.

Faith says, God will give you the desires of you heart.

Faith says, choose God and He will show you the way.

When you give God your fear He will replace it with faith today. If you have faith, faith is full of blessings from God. God has faith in you, have faith in the path He has chosen for you.

What If?

We toss "What If" around like a bad habit these days. We wonder what would happen if we made one decision over another one.

We struggle with thoughts of

What if I am not good enough?

What if I make a mistake?

What if I fail?

What if I let someone down?

What if I never make anything of myself?

What if I can never be used for the Kingdom of God?

We tend to think we have to be perfect at all times but what if...

What if God said we are worthy?

What if God said we can do great things?

What if God said we are capable?

What if God said we are strong?

What if God said we are loved regardless of our flaws?

What if we let God use us to love one another every day?

What if we let God guide us to be cheerful givers? Not just of money but maybe our time.

What if we let God use us to help others out?

What if we let God show us how to encourage each other every day?

What if we let God teach us to lift people up instead of tearing them down?

What if we let God show people how to stand up for what they believe in, in a loving way?

What if we let God inspire others through us?

What if we let God show us things in a positive light?

What if we let God help us to take action to make a difference?

What if we were to let God show us how to be compassionate people?

I am not blind to the world today. I see what is going on right now and I just wonder what if we were to respond with love in our heart? I'm not sure how to fix everything going wrong but I think we start by loving people as Christ loves us. If we do that we can change the world of "What if" into something more positive today.

Life is a blessing from God

The days, weeks and months seem to be longer these days but I suppose that's not a bad thing if you look at it in a positive light.

We have been given more opportunities.

We have been more creative.

We have been able to think outside the box of "normal."

We have been given freedom to go at our own pace.

We have been given a chance to stop and see all we have to be thankful for in life.

We have been given the gift of more time to do the things we want to do.

To not worry about a long to do list.

To focus on family.

To be in the moment.

To cherish the blessings God has given us.

To reflect on things important to us.

To pray more often.

To be in the presence of God.

We have not been stuck inside but rather halted or on hold to switch our focus to the things that really matter to us. Life is a blessing from God if only we choose to see it as a blessing from Him.

I hope and pray if you feel like you are stuck you are able to refocus and realize all you have to be thankful for today.

When God has blessed you with a good heart that is ready and willing to help those who are in need right now or if you share your love with others, you can count on God to take care of you. He will be there to help you with all you need as well.

It may seem like your act of love and kindness is not appreciated or maybe you feel people overlook things sometimes, but I know God can see your heart and He will bless you for it with all you deserve out of life. So do it anyway.

I hope you never give up on doing good for others because we all have the potential to be the kind of person who is able to see the best in people. I think everyone is going through their own battles and we must show the love of Christ at all times.

I want to encourage you to walk in a manner you know will please God today. Life is not about what we do to please others because that will just leave us disappointed, it is about doing what is right to please God because you will have a much better reward waiting on you for it. Have an awesome day everyone!

Learning and growing with God in my life.

I have learned a lot in my life. A lot that some might not learn until much later down the road of life. I am not perfect I don't know more than anyone else but through life's ups and downs, challenges, struggles, successes and sometimes failures I have learned valuable lessons with everything.

I have learned that hard times in your life teach you how to be strong. How to be faithful in the midst of trouble. How to rely on your faith to see you through things. 

I have learned that the good times teach you to enjoy life as it comes even the littlest thing or the littlest moment and never take anything you are given for granted. 

I have learned to appreciate what I have and the people in my life who make my world a better place simply because they exist.

I have learned that while things in life aren't perfect and things happen that are beyond our control that life is still very good. It is a worthy gift every day.

I have learned that you should always count your blessings because your blessings are so much more than the things that try to trouble you. 

I have learned it is good to look back on your life sometimes, to think back through the years at where you started to where you are now. To think of all the things that you had to do to get yourself where you are in the present moment.

To look at all of the things you have accomplished and to be proud of yourself. To look at all of the things you have done well in this world. To look at the positive impact you have had on others. How you maybe lifted them up when they were down. Maybe you encouraged them or taught them something along the way.

I know that many times I have looked back on my life where I used to be and where I am now. Sometimes I liked what I saw and then there were times that I wished things were different. I think everyone wishes things were different at times, it's a normal thing. I wouldn't have it any other way though. I wouldn't change a thing in my life because it has made me the person I am today.

I am proud of where I have come from in my life. I am proud of where I am today. I am thankful for all of it. Life isn't perfect but if you wait for the perfect life you might miss out on something wonderful for you. Perfection doesn't come. You take moments in your life and make them perfect in your own way.

So when looking back on your life, be proud of where you have been, where you are now, and where you are headed. You have the potential to go to great places if you just believe in yourself. Isn't it amazing to see where you have come from and where you can go? Never be afraid to look back or to look forward because when you look back you will see how far you have come and when you look forward you will see thing great things life has to offer you and just how far you can go in this world. Life is an adventure and your possibilities are endless.

Thankful for a loving Father

"Any man can be a father but it takes a special kind of person to earn the title dad."

It is more than blood to be a dad.

It is more than discipline to be a dad.

It is more than love to be a dad.

It is faith.

It is strength.

It is understanding.

It is commitment. 

It is willingness.

It is sacrifice.

It is a compassionate heart that makes a man a dad.

It is a man who looks up to our Heavenly Father for guidance every day.

I have to say I have been blessed with a great example of what a Father should be to his children. A man who has worked hard to lead his family by faith in God. 

My heart is with those who are struggling today. I pray you know you have a Heavenly Father who loves you beyond anything you can comprehend.

The change of season is a new beginning for everyone

Thank You Jesus for seeing us through Spring into Summer. A new season is a fresh start. Whether we see just one day, or a whole season’s worth, help us to value the gift of the life You have given, and make the most of each moment. In a world that can be hectic, noisy and distracting, help us to draw closer to You, to love, know and serve You better. May every word and deed reflect the faith we profess. In this new season may we learn to love, pray, forgive and serve more. May we be more generous with our time and love. Should we be greeted with unexpected trials and tribulations, I pray your wisdom and strength will persevere to help us recognize the many blessings in front of us. I place this new day, this new season in your hands. You will be given honor and glory through it all. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. Happy 1st day of summer y'all!

Dear God: I love you

Dear God, I love you

I'm writing you this letter to thank you for the life you've given me, I've been so blessed throughout the years to have everything you gave for me. I know it's your hand that guides me, you protect me every day, you lead me on the path you have set for me to travel each and every day.

I have grown and overcome things, I've had obstacles that crossed my path, but you show each day that everything will be okay. I sit back in awe sometimes of everything you've done for me. I trust you with my life because I know I am in good hands.

Challenge after challenge you saw me through it all, it was through your love and healing grace I was able to overcome them all. Things were never easy, I had to fight hard every day but I am grateful for the opportunity to live my life each day. 

I was told I wouldn't survive, my obstacles would be too much but as you walk along with me I am stronger than them all. I am thankful for all you've given me, you have taught me many things, you show me the meaning of life and love as I go along my way.

Life is a tough road for everyone, we have our struggles, twists and turns, we have our good times and our bad times, things change on a daily basis. You know what's best for me and you love me with all your heart. Thank you Lord for everything; you remain forever in my heart.

I love you always and forever.

Your Daughter,

Chelsea Nienaber

Our Identity found in Christ

No matter what we look like or what we think we look like to God we are a beautiful creation to Him. In the eyes of God we are unique individuals just as He created us to be to serve the purpose He has called us for in life. We are loved more than we will ever know. We don't have to try to claim to be something we are not for His approval because God already approves of us as we are now.

God looks at the heart of who we are as people. As we go through our day to day routine He peeks in to help guide us in every aspect of life if only we are still and quiet enough to listen for His direction. He wants to watch us to see how we treat others or to see how we choose to react or take action in any situation.

Be kind. Be compassionate. Be loving. Be understanding. We don't know the story behind every person we meet or what they have or are going through in life right now. Life can be hard enough people need our kindness compassion and love more than our judgement of them.

It's been said that looks can be deceiving and that things are not always how they appear to be in ourselves or in others. We should never judge a book by the front page cover. 

Sometimes we need to open it up, look inside and get to know the heart of what a person is all about before we form an opinion on them. It can take some time to really get to know someone.

No one is perfect, God didn't create us to be perfect people, We won't be no matter how hard we try to do all of the right things. He just promised to help us to be the best people we can be for ourselves and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

So do your part go out into the world and be the best you can be for God and others today. Be like Christ! Have a wonderful day everyone.

A cross to bear

In John 16:33 Jesus says, "In this world you will have trouble but take heart because I have overcome the world.

Though life is not meant to be easy or fair, at times it will be difficult for us and sometimes we will have suffering, I know it is a proven fact Jesus is still on the throne above all of us. I've seen Him work and move time and time again in my life. He has a better plan than we could ever imagine for our life.

He paid the ultimate price for us when He died on the cross for our sins. Everything we face ahead of us is a different kind of cross but nevertheless it will be a cross to bear that we must decide how we choose to carry it. Do we decide it's too hard and give up or do we ask God to help us carry it?

I encourage you to lay down every worldly trouble and take on God's better laid out plan for your life. It's not ours to worry about, have faith and hand it over to God. Carry the struggles in your life with strength that will only come if we trust in Jesus. His way may not be what we ask or hope for, but I believe we will be at peace if we follow the lead of Jesus. Have a blessed day everyone!

God never changes

God never changes, from the moment we wake up in the morning to the moment we lay our head down to rest at night. He remains faithful. A present help in time of need for us. It's important to take time to thank God for His unconditional love, strength, and mercy for us daily.

When I try to encourage others I do so because I truly believe in the power of prayer and encouragement with all of my heart. I give God all the glory and honor because it is only God who can bless us with the opportunity or who can give us the ability to encourage others with words of love and faith.

I hope and pray to reach out to those who need encouragement or who need to be reminded God loves them. No one should ever feel alone because we are loved by a great God whose love will never change for us.

The experience of God in your life

I have experienced the blessing of the presence of God a lot throughout my whole entire life. I think if I am really being truthful it's something I experience every single day. Many times we don't realize that God is speaking to us. We feel an impression on the inside, a prompting to be good to someone. That's not random, that is God speaking through us. 

I believe that the Holy Spirit is in each one of us to guide our way and to direct each step we take we only have to listen closely and carefully to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in every moment of our life.

Remember that God is love so walk in His love for you in every minute of life because I know when you choose to follow Him God will never take you in the wrong direction. Have a blessed day everyone!

Life is good with God, family and friends

There is so much out there for us to see and to explore but we also have so much to offer the world. 

The world we live in is such a beautiful place if only we were truly thankful enough to appreciate everything God has given us. If we would smile more often, hug a bit longer, and live every day to the fullest as if it were our last. When I think about all God has done for us, I realize we are very blessed.

Life is too short to be unhappy or not to be content with all we have right now in this moment. If I haven't said it lately, I am grateful. I thank God for it all and for everyone I have to share this crazy life with every day.

This life we have may not be an easy road for any of us but it is a blessing when you have family and friends who love you through all the ups and downs. I couldn't be more thankful or ask for anything more out of life.

Scars

Our scars are a map to show the world where our journey has taken us but our heart is the map to lead us into the greater things in front of us.

Be brave and courageous, keep the faith because God has a great plan in place unfolding one day at a time for you. We are who we are because of where our life has taken us.

Their are many who will tell us never to look back on our past only to keep looking forward into what lies ahead but I encourage you to be proud of the journey you've walked because when you are finally able to look back on the life you've lived and see how far you've come that's when you will see the true strength within you.

Our life is one big battlefield full of highs and lows but I believe God gives the toughest battles to His strongest soldiers. Keep fighting because we are all a strong soldier in God's army of life. Have a great Saturday everyone!

The day I began to find my voice in writing...

It was March 9th, 2012 I had spoken to my cousin that afternoon who has always told me that the things I post on Facebook lift her up every day. As we talked a little more she mentioned she had a friend who started a blog of I believe a trip overseas. It might have been different things I don't remember the details of it. She said that maybe it would be a good idea for me to share my thoughts with others and start my own blog of my every day inspirations. As soon as we were done talking I looked into blogging. I had a few friends who blogged about their lives and different things but I wasn't too sure about the idea of sharing my life let alone my heart with strangers. 

If you know me, you know I have always been a quiet and reserved person. I am hardly ever upset or angry at anyone or anything. I don't really speak up and I keep things to myself so the idea of sharing my thoughts with people was a little worrisome for me. I gave it some thought and decided to go for it. I called it "Chelsea's Inspirations" what is now "Chelsea Says: a word of encouragement." While pursuing my dream of helping others to see the positive side of life; I found the voice that I had pushed aside for most of my life.

The beginning of my experience was a little rough. I didn't think anybody would ever start reading and that fact was a little discouraging for me. After awhile I started to think this idea I had in my head was just a dream that would never do anything for me or for anyone else. I kept going though and I continued to write every thought and idea that came to me. A few months into it I realized that I really started to feel good and I grew in confidence. I was happier, I opened up and I really began to feel like I was doing something for not only me but for others as well.

I wanted to encourage people with my words, I wanted them to see that there is so much out there if you will just trust the process and the path God has set before you. Life is a gift for us to embrace if only we will take the first step toward our dream. I wanted to offer hope to those who feel hopeless.

I have learned through my writing, I have grown as a person and I have realized that my voice is heard by others. All of the things I stressed and worried over in the beginning didn't happen. Yes, it took awhile to get out there but once it was out there the out pour of love has been amazing.

I want to thank everyone who has read my blog for your continued patience, love and kindness. I am working towards being consistent and I know if I keep practicing I will get where I want to be in the future. I look forward to many more years of sharing my thoughts, my heart and my faith with others. I pray you will continue to follow me on my way to becoming a better me and expressing who I am today. We are all a work in progress every day.

Thank you God

Thank you God for all you have done for us. We were created in love, you blessed us with family and friends, we are saved by You from our sin and you promised to stay by our side with us forever. I am forever thankful for your love for us.

The hand of God in every corner

Every corner of this world is held in the palm of God's hands. Everything ahead of us, God goes before us to make sure we get through all the challenges or obstacles in front of us.

If there is anything blocking our way or holding us back from all the blessings God has for our life, God wants us to keep moving forward with Him receive every blessing He has given us in this world.

When we are having a hard time, I know by faith God will give us strength to continue on through life with a smile on our face daily. Once we surrender ourselves and we let God into our heart, God will pick us back up on our feet again.

Give every part of your life to God. Be a true example of Christ and walk in His light and love today. Have a blessed day everyone!

God is our peace

If everything going on might start to get a little bit heavy leaving us to question or to wonder what our next move may be, making us feel down and out that life may not be the picture we saw in our head I remind you no matter what God is our peace, God will be our comfort whenever we feel lost or unsure of whatever lies ahead for us right now in this moment, God is our very present help in time of need. 

It's important to choose to believe it is God who will guide us back on the right track. God is always more than willing to help us when we feel overwhelmed by life.

We know this life is not easy, it's not meant to be but God will continue to remain our strength when the road in front of us looks too tough for us to handle all on our own because He is a faithful loving God.

May our faith and our love for Him never cease because He is what matters most in the world. His love is deeper. I know without a shadow of a doubt He will make a way for all of us to contribute in some way whether it be something big or something small to make the world a better place for all. Have a great day everyone!

Compassion and love go a long way

Can you imagine what this world would be like if we all practiced a little more kindness? If instead of criticism or belittling we showed compassion and love towards others and their struggles. Always remember someone out there is fighting something you know nothing about, we should put a little thought behind our words and actions only using them to build others up instead of tearing them down. As you go into this week, try and show kindness and compassion wherever you go, it just might rub off on those around you too. Just a thought. Have a wonderful week everyone!

What will you do with the 24 hours God gave you today?

We are given 24 hours in each day. God uses those 24 hours as a teaching period to show us many things in a given day. I know life is busy for all of us and we have certain priorities which can pull us in many different directions. It can be tough to try to balance everything at once. Sometimes if we are too distracted we can miss the opportunity to recognize the importance of any sort of kind gesture toward the people who cross our path along the way.

I think even if we are unable to get together in person, make a short phone call, email, send a text message or it can even be as simple as "I love you... I am thinking of you... I am praying for you... I want to encourage you to take a moment right now to reach out to a loved one, maybe someone you haven't talked to in a while and let them know they are on your mind.

A simple reminder to let someone know they are important to you can make all the difference in the world. I believe the world we live in could use all the love and goodness we have to spare. 

What will you do with the 24 hours God gave you today? Life is too short do what you can now while you have the time to make every moment of your 24 hours a day count and do everything that's on your heart for the glory of God.

Our time is a precious gift never to be taken for granted. God bless and remember to show the love of God to as many people as you can today.

What is a soul worth?

What is a soul worth? I think it is worth much more than any amount of money you might have right now. Every person on this earth created by God is a priceless treasure in the eyes of God. What an absolutely beautiful Sunday it turned out to be today. I am blessed and thankful for it.

I said a prayer for you

I don't know what will cross our path or who we may run into but I pray we all know you are our Rock. Mat we fully anchor ourselves to you today. Teach us to stand strong in our faith and follow you all the days of our lives. Open our eyes and our heart to see more of your work in us and less of ourselves. Help us to walk in your truth and not by our own feelings. Help us to embrace this life you dies to give us. I pray for wisdom to see even our challenges as an opportunity to see you at work and as an opportunity to see your face in others today. Thank you for loving us and that nothing could ever separate your love for us. If we fail and fall short at times, which we will whisper your unconditional love deep into our soul and remind us that your mercies are new each day. Thank you for meeting us right where we are today Thank you for waking us with the sweet whisper of love for us. I feel your presence in my life every day to reassure me I am never alone for you are always with me. I love you, I pray each of us have the opportunity to see more of you and less of us. Thank you God for all you do in our life on a daily basis. In Jesus name, amen

The difference between like and love is really quite simple.

What is the difference between I like you and I love you?

It's an easy thing for us when we like someone or something to pick it up, dust off all the dirt that's been put on it and lead things or the situation we might find ourselves in into the right direction.

However, when you grow to love you are able to show all the love, care, kindness and compassion we have to offer to those who are in the world around us.

You open your eyes, your mind and your heart to new and different experiences every day in life.

It's not our job to look down on people in judgement, it is only up to us to lift each other up and to love one another with everything we have in us.

So you see my friends, I think the difference between I like you and I love you is for us to have a compassionate heart to help do our part to serve God and others in our life every day.

What does God see when He looks at us?

What does God see when He looks at me? More importantly, what does God see when He looks at all of us?

Have you ever thought about it? What is it that He can see in us to make Him invest His tine on us?

I have often thought about this question and I have wondered the same thing as I continue on my life journey.

Do we honor Him daily? Do we live a life that glorifies Him? Do we please God in everything we do? Do we make Him proud?

I'm only human, i'm only one person out of an entire world that He has created. I fall short, I make mistakes, I don't always say or do the right thing 24 hours a day but I am a work in progress every day I'm blessed to see another day. I know God is not done with me yet but that He will always love us with our flaws and all.

You see, God does not look for perfection in us, He doesn't look for us to be the best at everything in life, He only wants us to do our very best with the gifts He gives us to work with and asks that we grab His hand to follow His lead when we feel unsure about things.

We may not be perfect people but it's good for us to know that we serve a perfectly good God whose love for us is unconditional without question.

So, I think when God looks at us, He needs to be able to see a reflection of Him through us by our love, kindness and our compassionate heart to serve others for His Kingdom.

The world around us needs our love more than anything else but everyone needs God's love for us more than that. Have a wonderfully blessed day everyone!

I see you God

The world is a scary place right now

but I see you God.

People are fighting everywhere you turn 

but I see you God.

People are one sided choosing one against the other

but I see you God.

People seem to be full of hate

but I see you God.

People are hurting all around the world

but I see you God.

People are angry

but I see you God.

People are outraged

but I see you God.

People are scared of the future

but I see you God.

People are sad

but I see you God.

People are lonely 

but I see you God.

People are sick

but I see you God.

People are dying daily

but I see you God. 

People are protesting in every part of the world

but I see you God.

I see you in the smile of a child.

I see you in the love of a family.

I see you in our friends and neighbors

I see you in the storm.

I see you in the light.

I see you in the chaos.

I see you in the calm.

I see you in every corner of this world with tears desperate for us to turn our eyes toward you because you hold everything in your hands.

When our focus is on God and not the things of this world everything around us is more clear. It is only then that our heart and mind will be at peace. All we have to do is protest on our knees in prayer rather than in every corner around the world. Take everything out of the mix whether it be race religion or whatever get on your knees and fight in prayer for everyone because the debate over whose lives matter was already decided over 2000 years ago Jesus died for all lives on the cross.

God's heart is love and His love is for everyone. Wherever you are if you look you'll find God right there.

God doesn't see race, religion or color He looks at the heart of every person.