A Little Bit With Jesus

 I'd rather have a little bit with Jesus than a whole lot without Him. 

No amount of money or material possessions will give you the kind of peace that your heart really needs. 

The love of Christ is the only way to know and experience that. He not only makes a way to meet our physical needs, but He's also a heart healer and a life giver. Knowing and trusting in Him will take you to places you never thought you'd go.

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Phillipians 4:19 KJV)

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3 KJV)

"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10 KJV)

That thought has been in my head since I woke up this morning, but it is so true. Little is always much when God is in it. 

"Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right."

"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." (Proverbs 16:8-9 KJV)

No Better Place To Be

 In July of 2018, the Lord blessed me with the opportunity to journey across and around the country to spend a week in Phoenix, Arizona followed by another week in Washington, D.C. 

It was all so much for me to take in. I was able to experience the world in a way I never had before. As interesting and insightful as it was, I was so ready to venture back home. I remember those last days where the hours just seemed to creep on by. My heart was both homesick and eager to leave a place where I knew I never belonged. 

There’s no better place to be than at home.

All I could think about while on that final plane ride was finally reuniting with my mother and embracing her in a long overdue hug. I had stayed in constant contact with her. I knew that despite the tiredness of my body and spirit, I had a place called home to look forward to.

The world has grown to be an unfamiliar place; what’s happening all around makes the time seem so drawn out and uncomfortable. As believers, we must turn our eyes upon Jesus. It is so hard not to grow weary and discouraged right now. We must keep our minds focused on the precious promise that He made to us: that He is preparing a place for us, and that He will soon come again to take us to be with Him forevermore.

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you,I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:1-3 KJV)

Friend, I encourage you today to keep on keepin’ on for Jesus. We have the guaranteed presence of hope in the midst of unrelenting darkness. The glory our eyes shall behold in eternity will never be worthy of comparison to the sufferings of the present time.

There will never be a better place to be than at home with Jesus.

“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18 KJV)

Are You Connected?

 

    A new year has come upon us; as we're continuing on the journey of 2023, my thoughts are centered on the world and its current state of affairs. Every corner of the earth seems to find itself submerged in some sort of devastation, whether it may be from the effects of an adverse weather-related storm, the presence of sickness, or the aftermath of a personal family tragedy. 

I would bet that every single family could probably place the name of someone they know into one of those three categories; the past three years have brought forth a number of unprecedented situations.

I'd never before experienced the coldness of winter or the forcefulness of the wind as I did a few weeks ago; Christmas weekend was a challenging story for the ages, and as a result, the strength of our internet connection waivered for several days after the passing of the storm.

As I began to pray for a way to kick off another year on Molly's Zone, the Lord led me to think about my own relationship with Him and the importance of keeping that strong connection between us two on an everyday basis.

The same principle applies to everyone: each day we live is unpredictable. One can never know what the future holds, and it is SO important to have a personal relationship with the Lord and to trust in Him for every ounce of guidance that we need while continuing on our given path.

How strong is your connection to the Lord?

Are you connected to Him?

A Worn Out Router (A Life Lost In Sin) I cannot help but think that maybe someone doesn't know Christ as their Savior; perhaps they don't have that personal connection with Him on any level at all. Each new day presents an opportunity for salvation and a chance to experience the joyous peace that can be found through trusting in Christ alone. Maybe your heart is in that desolate place that's without purpose; traveling down a dead-end street that's without His presence. It never has to be that way. No one is ever too lost for Jesus to save.

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13 KJV)

Overloaded Channel (Too Much Going On)  Do you ever feel like there's just too much to do in the span of a twenty-four-hour day? Life has a tendency to make us feel bogged down at times---like there's no place to squeeze in a moment's peace--before we know it, the urgency of our to-do lists overshadows the urgency to spend time with the Lord-- however, giving Jesus every part of our day is essential to a closer connection with Him--every moment alone with Him is precious.

"And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13 KJV)

Malicious Software (Unhealthy Thinking) Spiritual warfare begins with the battlefield of the mind. The health of our thinking process plays a huge role in the strength of our connection to the Lord. Distraction is a key element of the devil's strategy to pull us away from God. Satan diligently seeks to create confusion and destruction wherever he goes. The only way to combat his attacks is to diligently seek the Lord and to fact-check those confusing thoughts with the truth of His Word. 

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." (1 Peter 5:8 KJV)

"Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with the truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness." (Ephesians 6:14 KJV)

These reasons don't even come close to all that can be experienced within this world; the main ones are listed here and I hope each one encourages you to think about your own relationship (or the possibility of a relationship) with Jesus Christ. I will delve more into all that is mentioned at a later date because there's so much more to share. I am so grateful for the continued opportunity to do so. 

Living With Intention (New Years 2023)

 I've stopped and started my Instagram account on more occasions than I care to admit; I kept it going for several years until I lost interest. I don't know, it just didn't seem like the place for me anymore. 

The time we're living in now is truly one for the ages: the presence of social media influencers and the love of self has taken over and watching it all unfold has grown and matured my heart in more ways than one. 

Please don't misunderstand me. I love encouraging accounts or those videos that cause a good belly laugh. I love those Insta posts that can make my day better. I follow several online blogs and puppy accounts myself. 

I wanted to come back to Instagram with the best of intentions. I don't know if I will keep it up or not. I'm still praying about it. I want to be absolutely sure my heart is fully committed to the Lord. So far, I am okay with this new beginning. (My account settings will remain private).

There are so many influencer accounts that are obviously viewer-hungry. To gain a certain number of followers guarantees you nothing but an endless search for the world's approval.

I don't want to be that way, and with Molly's Zone, that has never been my goal. I love the Lord & I am so thankful for His grace and mercy that I have never deserved. 

I want to continue on into 2023 with the full intention of serving Jesus with my whole heart; sharing all about who He is through the creation of my blogs and short stories.

Whatever journey you embark on in the new year, commit every second of it to Jesus and to the furthering of the Gospel. 

Take that leap of faith & never cease to pray. You never know where He will lead you. 

"Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:5 KJV)