The Secret

Years ago I heard J. Vernon McGee say "He never promised that we would miss the storm, but He did promise that we would make the harbor." That encourages me and gives me hope.

Another lesson I learned, during my storm, is called The Secret. I don't know who wrote this poem but I know that the message is true. I hope you experience the comfort of His Presence before a storm hits. You may not miss the storm but it sure makes the sailing smoother in the middle of it.

Thanks Craig

I found a great blog where others in the Brain Injury Support Group will find understanding and encouragement. Craig is the moderator of Second Chance To Live Blog. He sent me the following encouragement. Thanks Craig.

"....I focused on those limitations for a long time and believed that I was like a person all dressed up with no where to go. I believe that God has led me to begin Second Chance to Live so that I can use the gifts he has given me, unencumbered by societal stigma, ignorance or unwillingness to receive what I have to give. There is a time for every thing, David. I would encourage Mike to follow his passions and find an outlet to use them to enhance both his life and people in his World. He is a Gift to that World. Go with what he does have, not what he doesn't posess. I am finding this is where I am most effective, when I use what has been given to me. One day at a time."

Small Steps and Small Beginnings

I know I can't do much, but I can do something. What seems small to me might be huge to someone else. Who knows. Father, help me to do something today that counts no matter how small it may be.

John Wesley said, "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can."

"Do Not Despise These Small Beginnings, For The Lord Rejoices To See The Work Begin." ZECHARIAH 4:10 NLT

I'm Being Overtaken

Today is Sunday. I confess that as I go to church today that I am being overtaken by the goodness and faithfulness of God. This is His promise to me today:

"Though You have made me see troubles, many and bitter, You will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth You will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again." -- Psalm 71:20-21

Remember: The Lord Is My Strength

"The Lord is my strength and my shield, my heart trusts in Him, and I am Helped. My Heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song." Psalm 28:7 NIV

Thank you Lord for a new day. Surround me with your favor like a shield. It doesn't matter what the circumstances look like. Father I believe that today You will open doors for me and change circumstances on my behalf. Today is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.