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HEART

“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 NIV

My favorite portrayal of Davy Jones Locker comes from Pirates of the Caribbean: At worlds End, it came out in 2007. The cursed captain of the Flying Dutchman was tasked with ferrying souls to the afterlife. The part of interest to me was his heart locked away inside a “Dead Man’s Chest.” Why was it in there? Because he was trying to escape the unbearable emotional pain caused by the betrayal of his love, the sea goddess Calypso.

That part of the story got me thinking about how people lock themselves away. There are plenty of lifetime movies dedicated to the subject. Various reasons have brought them to a locked heart. They’ve forgotten what it feels like to live, love, and laugh. They are stuck in the past, with no map to get out. What about those who have misplaced their keys or just all together throw them away. Either way it can be a lonely existence.

When it comes to matters of the heart, it requires us to open our hearts to healing. It requires vulnerability, compassion, and the courage to face pain, transforming scars as we turn it into strength. Understand that healing is a conscious choice to move from fearful living to a loving connection.

Friends let Him heal, guide, and fill your life with purpose, love, and spiritual peace. Open your heart to being thankful for what He has already done and offers. Dedicate time to focusing on His presence within your heart. Our God is in a giving mood, are you ready to receive?

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Rebuilt From the Inside Out!

Rebuilt From the Inside Out!

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Rebuilt from the Inside Out!

“Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV

How many of you remember The Six Million Dollar Man? It was a popular American sci-fi/action TV series that aired from 1974–1978 starring Lee Majors as Colonel Steve Austin, a former astronaut rebuilt with bionic limbs after a crash, making him superhumanly strong, fast, and a secret agent for the OSI. The show followed Austin on missions against villains, featuring iconic slow-motion running and sound effects, and spawned a spin-off, The Bionic Woman, and several reunion movies. The shows still come on, and yes, I enjoy watching.

When I think about my title today, I don’t think about science fiction, I think about God’s ability to rebuild us from the inside out by transforming our hearts and minds through the Holy Spirit. His Word replacing old, broken ways with divine love, character, and truth. This spiritual metamorphosis involves complete surrender. It’s a new way of thinking, talking, walking, and living. As we see God’s beauty is all around us. Just look in the mirror. No, things aren’t perfect, but it’s what we make of it. It’s all about perspective. God does make the difference y’all.

“Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.”

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Matters of the Heart

Matters of the Heart

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Matters of the Heart

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me.” John 14:1 NKJV

Last week my husband Michael and I spent a week with his family in Georgetown, South Carolina as we prepare for his mom’s homegoing service. We had plans to go down to visit with her in April and again in August, but the Lord had other plans.

The service was filled with great sangin, there were people who shared sweet memories, and I can’t forget about the uplifting preaching. Before I knew it, I was on my feet given the Lord praise and thanksgiving. Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord! It was a beautiful service filled with love.

In this passage of scripture, I have chosen to share with you, Jesus spoke directly to his disciples. In the intimate setting of a Passover meal, which is also known as the Last Supper. Jesus tells them that one would betray him and tells Peter that he will deny him.

After the Last Supper, before He is arrested, Jesus assures His disciples to not let their heart be troubled believe in God, believe also in me. Even in His absence they would not be alone, because the Holy Spirit was coming.

In the face of trouble my friends, as we look at all the chaos that surrounds us. We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed, we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. We have a God who will come see about us his children. He reminds us, to not let our hearts be troubled. He does want us to worry, if we are believing in God, we must believe in Him too.  His love is the softest Kleenex for our eyes, and his arms are outstretched waiting to hold us tight. Amen.

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

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