My Quiet Meditation

Act One is finished.  The applause roars then quickly tapers off.  The curtain is closed and the lights in the audience fade in.  There is a soft hum of the hundreds of voices as they speak to the people around them  Most are discussing the first act and the...

It happens to us all.  We expect something and it doesn’t happen.  As young children we have long wish lists of things for Santa to bring but somehow the one thing we wanted most from our list isn’t under the tree.  As we get older we are promised things that never...

The Bible is very specific when it comes to prayer.  As we pray for individuals and specific circumstances we can watch as God works all things out.  There are numerous times the results of prayer encourages us and helps us to trust even more.  Unfortunately a lot of...

From the land we see clouds.  Some are puffy and peaceful while others are gray and bring storms.  Above the clouds is the beautiful sunshine that is always bright and beautiful. While on earth, Jesus performed many miracles while enduring lots of hardships and...

There once was an attic full of old forgotten relics.  They were stored there because they served no purpose for that household.  Over the years each relic collected coats of dust to the point where they were unrecognizable for what they were or for the purpose they...

God is very specific when He tell us that vengeance is His.  He will give the paybacks for the evil done to us. That is easy to read and understand yet one of the most difficult things to endure.  A person wrongs us in a horrible way while we watch them enjoy life. ...

Many times the strongest presence is the most silent.  There are examples we see each day.  A school classroom can be out of order where students are running, screaming and throwing things.  A teacher can continue to instruct and follow all the rules to bring order to...

During the storms of life God presents Himself by His thundering powerful voice.  He is greater than all storms.  His lightening shows that He is still the light of the world even in the midst of the greatest storms. When troubles are too deep to comprehend how we...

We often wonder how some people can receive instant healing or surprise favor in times of need.  The interesting fact is that the ones getting miracles are the ones in need. A lady touched the hem of the garment of Jesus Christ and was healed instantly.  Peter walked...

THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT Many children and even adults need a night light because of a fear of the dark.  No matter how well we know our house and all the little noises somehow darkness amplifies everything.  Over the months we get so used to certain sounds...

It is a known fact that these bodies of ours wear out.  Even people born healthy and live for a long time will face the day when heaven opens to receive them. The Important thing is to make the best use of what we have in order to encourage others along the way. Jesus...

We have hopes and dreams of the outcome of our efforts and suddenly it’s gone.  A good student learns at the last minute he will not graduate with his class and there is no time to make up lessons.  A musician has a choice solo in a major concert only to be replaced...

Together we walk with Christ, hand in hand.  We are on this earth for a short time in order to serve God’s purpose. As we come across one of life’s many obstacles Christ is with us seeing everything from a heavenly perspective.  As we focus more on Christ and His ways...

We trust God for many things and we watch while He works all things out.  One thing many of us never stop to consider is to trust God with our mind set while we wait on a manifestation of answered prayers. Sometimes the least little set  back or thing unchanged can...

When we look at the sky there is only one way the beautiful sunshine, moon and stars got there and it is God.  When seasons are on time and ocean tides roll only God makes that happen.  When we consider that we have minds that think and a heart that beats we look to...

Each year we can expect a spring, summer, fall and winter.  They come on time pretty much by calendar dates.  Occasionally a season will overstay its time but for the most part we can plan our crops around them or activities. God also has seasons for people.  These...

There are prayers said where results are seen immediately  Other prayers are said and progress is seen over a period of time.  Both types of answers are encouraging because of what is seen or felt. There are other prayers said where we see and feel nothing.  Sometimes...

When we belong to the Lord there will always be battles.  The devil continues to compete for our attention and he makes things tempting to do things his way.  It’s amazing how other offers become available just at the time we have plans already made.  These offers...

When we walk through storms in life and we feel so all alone, God is right here with us.  All storms are simple for God to control or remove. Whether we are challenged by friends who fail us or people who manipulate things to make it where we cannot achieve a goal,...

Any of us who are called by the name Christians are continually being watched by the world.  While it is easy for us to rejoice and have a smile on our face during good times, what about trying times? When things do not look right on an Xray and all signs point to...

When the troubles in our lives become so great we feel forgotten by God, He is preparing His choice results.  During the times we pray and it’s like praying into one of space’s black holes, He is sheltering us from harm.  Days when we feel so all alone and the...

A trapeze artist is famous for his ability to let go.  He sees the next bar swinging toward him and when the timing is right he lunges to let go of his current bar.  He watches the swing of the bar coming toward him and he manipulates things where he swings toward...

There is a person sitting beside us at work, school or a team sport.  They come as a friend when really their motive is to push us aside.  The discomfort is unbearable, not at what they say or do but their silence.  We wonder what they are planning to stir up next....

We continue to walk daily with our Lord.  We strive to be our best and do our best in what we are called to do for God.  We make the most of each opportunity to represent Christ in all things.  As we present kindness toward one another we feel lifted up when kindness...

Hope is what keeps going when everything around us is changing.  Hope is the reality that we are seen by God for our future and not our past. Psalm 31:24  New Living Translation So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!

We have all met people who are always on top of the world.  Nothing seems to get them down.  They are popular and get all the dates and promotions at work.  However they give very poor advice.  At best they will tell us not to worry about it without understanding the...

Many times we see great movies from the past on TV.  The old black and whites with low quality sound are some of the best movies still around and the actors are talented.  We still enjoy the time and effort put into these movies because everything was done without the...

Tithing is not a popular sermon or subject to discuss because it refers to the pocket book.  However God promises that tithing will bring blessings in abundance.  The subtraction of dollars from our income is something we see whereas the unseen blessings create...

Over and over in life we are pushed out of our comfort zones.  Things work out differently than what we expect and we are left with a feeling of despair.  Friends turn on us for no reason.  One who befriended us suddenly cools and we do not know why.  It creates an...

There are times things are on our minds so strongly that sleep will not come.  We are awake long hours during the night trying to figure things out.  Things that need to be done start plaguing the mind.  Grief over losing a loved one or someone is sick who will not...

There is nothing too impossible for God to handle.  He created everything.  Therefore He knows everything and how things work.  He knows the innermost reasons why people act like they do.  He knew before we were even born that good times and bad times would come our...

There are times we work hard to achieve only to have our rewards handed to someone else.  Sometimes as children we try to complete the task in the time given by our parents.  When the allowance is given to us they present us with the option of giving the allowance to...

Have you ever wondered what is so great that would take God many weeks, months or years to prepare? Many times the greatest blessings are those coming after the worst trials.  The devil will always want to discourage you to the point of giving up before the blessing...

It’s true that the devil will try to steal, kill and destroy.  The devil is notorious for throwing the biggest obstacles before us just before a blessing comes. When we take a look at Joseph, who is one example of many, we see the highs and lows he endured before...

My my, what a selfish question but don’t we all wonder sometimes if there is ever a reward for our efforts?  Many of us have thankless jobs that pay very little while others seem to get all the rewards.  Others of us speak out in defense when something is obviously...

There are times we just cannot continue.  Numerous circumstances can be instrumental in bringing us to the end of what we can endure.  When we think we have things under control suddenly everything comes unglued.  We are prepared and we have planned and things are...