Trisston's Tidbits
Trisston's Tidbits
A Balanced Life
Are there areas in your life that are not "kept" because you are taking care of everyone else? Maybe you are always on the go or you are constantly working. Regardless the reason, you simply don't take time for yourself. In time, you end up stressed out, over-worked, and overwhelmed. As a result, you are not able to enjoy life. Living a balanced life is essential to living a life of peace, joy, and health.
"...they have made me a keeper of vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept" (Song of Solomon 1:6).
Does this sound familiar to you? You are good at taking care of everyone else including family, friends, work, etc, etc, etc. The list goes on and on. Moreover, you make sure everyone else is happy, but in doing so, you neglect taking care of yourself. If you have not already, you will burn out. The good news is that today you can make a decision....a decision to begin investing in yourself. Take time to relax. When you are refreshed emotionally, physically, and spiritually, you are able to give to other more efficiently. As you bring balance to your life, you will begin to enjoy every day to the fullest--just the way God intended!
Many blessings!
You are Mine!
Love is in the air. Be it a Valentine's Day or any other day, you can celebrate each day with your sweetie in your own special way! We celebrate love, the most powerful motion on earth, by giving flowers, candy hearts, chocolates, jewelry, romantic cards, or by just saying 'I love you'.
On Valentine's Day, isn't it especially fun to dig through a bag of those little candy hearts that have the words printed on them? They say cute little things like "SWEET", "CUTE", or "HUG ME". But the one that I like the best says, "YOU ARE MINE!"
Isaiah 43:1 tells us, "But now, thus say the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are mine."
How reassuring it is to know that as believers in Christ, we are His! God the Father created us, redeemed us, and He calls us to Himself saying, "You are accepted in the Beloved" (Ephesians 1). In essence He is saying, "You are Mine!"
As a loving Father cares for His children, so God cares for you day after day, week after week, year after year. He loves you! You are His! Perhaps this is the best Valentine of all!!
Many Blessings!
Focus on the Future
God is constantly trying to plant new seeds of victory inside of you....especially in this new year. God wants to take you to new levels of victory. In order for this to happen, the seed has to take root in your heart. For example, before you are going to be successful, you have to see yourself being successful. Before your dreams can come true, you have to have faith and see them coming true.
"Do not cast away your confidence for it will be richly rewarded" (Hebrews 10:35).
In order for the new seeds of victory to grow in you, you have to stay focused on God's promises. Of course, the enemy is out there and will try to discourage you. To defeat the enemy in your life, constantly and consistently pray, live a life that honors and pleases God, and give thanks to God for His faithfulness. Before long, you will see your dreams come true....dreams filled with blessings!
Happy New Year!
Many Blessings!
An Attitude of Gratiitude
Words can pollute or purify. We have all known someone who is constantly complaining. Nothing seems to ever be going his/her way. What the complainer may not realize is that complaining is not based on circumstance. It is based on attitude....more specifically the right attitude.
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful" (Colossians 3:15).
When you have an attitude of gratitude, it leaves no room for complaining. There is always something to thank God for no matter what kind of adversity you may be facing. Start thanking God for your life and your salvation through Jesus. Thank Him for the air you breathe and the food you eat. Thank Him for family and friends. Thank Him for the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Thank Him for the promise that no matter where you are in life, He is leading, guiding, and protecting you.
During this Thanksgiving season, decide to live a life of gratitude. "It is good thing to give thanks unto the Lord" (Psalms 92:1).
Happy Thanksgiving!
Many Blessings!
Uniquely You
You are God's handiwork. You are equipped and anointed to be the person that God has called you to be...Uniquely YOU! You have hopes, gifts, talents, dreams, and abilities...and God has a unique plan for your life.
The Bible tells us God knew who you were before you were ever formed in your mother's womb. (Jeremiah 1:5)
Personally speaking, I know the God has a purpose and a plan for me, just as he does for everyone. Realistically, I know that the day I was born could have been the day I died. However, God had a plan for me...much bigger than my family or I could have ever imagined. I truly believe that this is who God intended me to be in this life. I am...a woman living an active meaningful life while utilizing a wheelchair for mobility, a woman with Cerebral Palsy, a daughter, a sister, an artist, a pageant winner, a spokesperson, a Christian, an advocate, a friend, a wife. I give God the honor, the glory, and the praise for all that I am. I know "With God, All things are possible". (Matthew 19:26)
As you continue to grow in your own relationship with the Lord, I pray that you will gain confidence in the Lord through prayer, worship and fellowship with fellow believers that will allow you to be the person God has called you to be. "For you are God's own handiwork, recreated in Christ that you may do the good works that Gos predestined..." (Ephesians 2:10)
Many Blessings!
Singing Heart
I once heard about a man who walked into the big lobby of a big hospital at about 7 o'clock in the morning singing the song, "What a friend we have in Jesus". Everyone in the lobby stopped, looked and listened. Then someone inquired, "Who is he?" A nurse answered, "oh that;s one of the greatest surgeons in town." To which the man replied, "Well, if I ever needed to have surgery, I'd sure want him to be my surgeon."
"Singing and making melody in your heart to the lord" Ephesians 5:19
Singing is powerful. No matter what you are going through in life, it brings such peace and joy to one's soul.
Singing may explain one of the reasons for the bravery and peace of early Christians. For example, Paul and Silas faced bitter and cruel persecution. When they were wrongfully jailed, they "sang praises unto God; and the prisoners heard them." (Acts 16:25)
Just think how life would be much more difficult today if we did not have a singing heart to soothe and strengthen us. Thank God today for the gift of the song in your heart.
Many Blessings!
Be Joyful
Have you ever thought about where your joy comes from? Yes, JOY...that overwhelmingly happy feeling down deep in your soul.
The Bible tells us to stay full of joy no matter what we are facing. "For the joy of the Lord is your strength" Nehemaih 8:10.
Indeed, the Lord is our strength and the enemy is well aware of it. The enemy knows of you are down and discouraged eventually you will be weak enough and the enemy can easily defeat you.
However, if you are full of joy and have a positive attitude, you keep yourself strong. Having a positive attitude is essential....for it is a positive attitude that allows God to work miracles in your life.
So decide today to have a positive attitude and be full of joy. By doing so you will soon discover the extraordinary life that God has planned for you!
Many Blessings!
The Bible tells us to stay full of joy no matter what we are facing. "For the joy of the Lord is your strength" Nehemaih 8:10.
Indeed, the Lord is our strength and the enemy is well aware of it. The enemy knows of you are down and discouraged eventually you will be weak enough and the enemy can easily defeat you.
However, if you are full of joy and have a positive attitude, you keep yourself strong. Having a positive attitude is essential....for it is a positive attitude that allows God to work miracles in your life.
So decide today to have a positive attitude and be full of joy. By doing so you will soon discover the extraordinary life that God has planned for you!
Many Blessings!
Now What?
Have you ever reached a point in your life where you thought..."Now what? I have accomplished this or that goal, so what do I do now? Where do I go from here?
Maybe you felt this way after you attained the educational or professional statues that you had worked so hard to get. Or maybe you felt this way after you built your dream home. Or maybe you felt this way after something you had dreamed and wished would come true actually came true.
We all have our own reasons for asking the question, "so now what?" In my own quest for seeking answers to this question, I came across a verse in the bible that says "No man has ever seen, heard, or even imagined the wonderful things God has in store for those who love the Lord." I Corinthians 2:9
This verse remins me that God has so much more in store for me and for you. God wants to take each of us to new heights in our life. He wants to give us more wisdom to make better decisions, stronger anionting to have greater influence, and financial blessings to others.
Whatever your reason for asking the question "now what?", remember there is so much more to life! God has new frontiers for you to explore and higher mountians to climb. I once heard a wise person say "your best days are right out in front of you".
So start expecting the unexpected and look at life through your eyes of faith. When you dom the unimaginable will happen.
Many Blessings!
Happy First
1 Corinthians 13:4 tells us, "Love is patient, love is kind".
It is hard to believe that it has been one year ago this month since my husband, Brian, and I were married in a beautiful garden ceremony amongst family and close friends. I often think back to our wedding day with such wonderful memories. In my mind, it will be our perfect day.
During our first year of marriage, we have experienced many "firsts". From our first home to our first holidays as a married couple, we have been enjoying every minute of it. After all, what could be better that getting to marry your best friend!?
I have heard it said that there are moments in life that are not to be missed for anything and for me being married to Brian is definately one of them. I thank God each and every day for the blessings of our marriage. "And now faith, hope, and love abide, but the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Happy 1st Anniversary, my sweetheart! I love you!
Many blessings!
A Joyful Purpose
Happy Easter! It is the time of srpingtime festivals, a time to welcome back the Tulips, the Croucuses, and the Daffodils. It is a time of new suits, new dresses and patent leather shoes. It is a time of chocolate bunnies, marshmellow chicks, and colored eggs. Most importantly, it is a time for Christians to celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As Easter approaches, I find myself thinking about the death and resurrection of Jesus. The purpose of jesus' life was to offer Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind. The Bible says that Jesus became sin for us so that we could be forgiven and found righteous in God's sight (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus was so certain of his purpose that he predicted when and how he would die (Matthew 26:2).
As believers and followers of Jesus, what is our purpose? Some would answer that it is to love God while others might say that it is to serve Him. While considering these ideas, Hebrews 12:2 came to mind: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Jesus looked beyond the suffering, shame, and death He knew was to come and focused on the joy that would be.
So, what then is our purpose? We can give Him joy! What a wonderful God we have who honors sinners like us by giving us the ability to give Him pleasure! He rejoices and experiences joy as we respond to Him in repentance, love, and good works the brings Him glory! So this Easter and throughout the year, let's give Jesus the gift
As Easter approaches, I find myself thinking about the death and resurrection of Jesus. The purpose of jesus' life was to offer Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind. The Bible says that Jesus became sin for us so that we could be forgiven and found righteous in God's sight (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus was so certain of his purpose that he predicted when and how he would die (Matthew 26:2).
As believers and followers of Jesus, what is our purpose? Some would answer that it is to love God while others might say that it is to serve Him. While considering these ideas, Hebrews 12:2 came to mind: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Jesus looked beyond the suffering, shame, and death He knew was to come and focused on the joy that would be.
So, what then is our purpose? We can give Him joy! What a wonderful God we have who honors sinners like us by giving us the ability to give Him pleasure! He rejoices and experiences joy as we respond to Him in repentance, love, and good works the brings Him glory! So this Easter and throughout the year, let's give Jesus the gift
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