I believe I can fly

Scientists say bumble bees shouldn't be able to fly,
but they do it anyway.





http://youtu.be/UaztLLbY6fs- I believe I can fly - R Kelly

When I put my trust in God, I can do anything He has for
me to do.  I can't do it alone, but I can do it through His
power and strength.





http://youtu.be/qa1hABLMzDE - I Will Lift My Eyes - Bebo Norman

I will lift my eyes to the Maker of the mountains I can't climb.
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer to the oceans raging wild.
I will lift my eyes to the Healer of the hurt I hold inside.
I will lift my eyes to YOU.

MONDAY!  I don't know what this day holds, but I know that whatever I may have to face, I won't have to face it alone.  My God will be with me every second.  He's got my back.  = )

When I consider how powerful and mighty HE is, I feel confident that I can get through this day in victory. Defeat, "can't do it", discouragement... those are words that will not be in my vocabulary today.  Just like the bumble bee which shouldn't be able to fly, I will fly anyway.  I will accomplish what God has for me to do with His Power and Strength.  The only thing I need to do is keep my eyes on the One who holds me in the palm of His Hand; the One who loves me more than anyone on this earth loves me.  He is the keeper of my heart and I can trust Him with everything.

Holy Father, I'm in awe of your amazing creation! There is so much detail and creativity in everything You've made, how can anyone thing it all just happened?  I'm ashamed and embarrassed when I hear anyone trying to leave You out of Your incredible Design. Please forgive them, LORD.  Open their eyes so that they can see You in everything like I do.

For me, Father, I see You everywhere and in everything. I'm overwhelmed with Your power and greatness! 
A flower, a leaf, an insect...A bumble bee that according to scientific minds shouldn't be able to fly, but it does! You're design is beyond our ability to comprehend.
When I look at the night sky, all the twinkling stars, I feel both insignificant and treasured at the same time.  To know that You - Creator of the Universe, Almighty God, LORD of Heaven and Earth - You, Father, call me Your child, Your special possession, that knowledge fills my heart with so much love and comfort. 

You're never too busy for me.  You never forget me.  You never push me aside for something more important. Father, You treat me as if I'm Your only child.  How precious are Your thoughts for me!  I'm greatly loved, and I want to remember that today as I begin a new work week.  Please help me to remember that always.
Where can I go from Your Presence?  Where can I hide that You won't be with me?  I will not fear for I'm never alone.  Thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to guide me, to comfort me, to strengthen me, and to remind me just how much I'm loved by You.  Thank You for showing Your amazing love through Christ, my Savior. There are no words to fully express the praise that You deserve.  Please Holy God, hear my heart song for my words fail.  I'm full of gratitude and praise for You. How can possibly thank You or praise You enough?  All I have to offer is a life lived for You.  Help me to live today so that You are glorified in my thoughts, words and actions.  I pray these things in the wonderful Name of Jesus, my Redeemer.  Amen.

Psalm 121

I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.


He will not let your foot slip— He who watches over you will not slumber;


indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.


The LORD watches over you—the LORD is your shade at your right hand;


the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.


The LORD will keep you from all harm— He will watch over your life;


 the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.


http://youtu.be/oK2LMz5cU6A - Keeper of My Heart - Mercy Me


Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest
heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it,
the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything,
and the multitudes of heaven worship you.


1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Here's an excerpt from Paul's letter to the Philippians as translated in the Message.  I think will be my focus for today.  I can do all things through Christ who will give me the strength I need.

Philippians 4:4-14
4-5 Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you're on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute!

6-7 Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

8-9 Summing it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.


Content Whatever the Circumstances


10-14 I'm glad in God, far happier than you would ever guess—happy that you're again showing such strong concern for me. Not that you ever quit praying and thinking about me. You just had no chance to show it. Actually, I don't have a sense of needing anything personally. I've learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I'm just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I've found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am. I don't mean that your help didn't mean a lot to me—it did. It was a beautiful thing that you came alongside me in my troubles.



What can I add to that?  Have a blessed day!  Maybe you can go flying!!!

Shalom! - May God provide you with His perfect Peace that surpasses all understanding; May He be Your Provider, Protector, Comforter, Mighty Tower of Strength and Power.  May everything you face today, become insignificant when compared to the glory He has set before you.  You can do all things through Christ who will give us His Strength.


Have a blessed Monday!