Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4:6

Whatever you might be tempted to worry about today, I encourage you to turn that worry into prayer. Worrying produces nothing by anxiety and tension in our souls. That never brings an answer to our problems, but prayer opens the door for God to work marvelous wonders.

One sincere prayer offered in faith can produce more good that a lifetime of worry and anxiety. When you pray, be sure to give thanks along with your requests, expressing gratitude for the amazing things that God has already done in your life.

Thanksgiving opens the windows of heaven, but complaining opens a door for the enemy. We can all find things to complain and murmur about, but grumbling is as useless as worrying.

Prayer is your opportunity to receive God’s help, so take advantage of that opportunity today and every day of your life.

A healthy night’s sleep is essential to maintaining our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Sleeping well at night helps give us the energy and focus we need to get through the day. It can improve our memory and concentration, help reduce stress and improve our ability to fight off illness.

Unfortunately, most U.S. adults fail to get their recommended 7 to 8 hours a of sleep each night. We need to make a commitment to our sleep and treat our nightly routine as the priority it should be.

Some simple lifestyle changes can help us improve both the quantity and quality of our sleep: 

• Set and maintain a regular schedule by going to bed at the same time each night and awakening at the same time each morning, including weekends and holidays.
• Don’t smoke cigarettes or use tobacco products. Nicotine is a stimulant and smoking is dangerous to good health on every level. Tobacco users frequently awaken during the night because of nicotine withdrawal.
• Avoid caffeine close to bedtime (coffee, tea, soft drinks or chocolate) and limit eating two to three hours before bedtime.
• Use alcohol only in moderation, if at all, and not close to bedtime. Alcohol may speed the onset of sleep, but it causes an increase in the number of awakenings during the night. 
• Enjoy regular exercise each day with at least 30 minutes of physical activity. Stop any strenuous workouts three to four hours before sleep.

March 13-19 is National Sleep Awareness Week^TM, sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation to promote the health benefits of sleep and its importance to safety and productivity. That makes this a good time to promote the importance of getting a good night’s rest.

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“Live with intention.  

Walk to the edge.  

Listen hard.  

Practice wellness.  

Play with abandon.  

Laugh.  

Choose with no regret.  

Appreciate your friends.  

Continue to learn.  

Do what you love.  

Live as if this is all there is.”

~Mary Anne Radmacher

“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.”~George Washington

“Whenever you do a thing, act as if the world were watching.” ~Thomas Jefferson

“Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today. ”Abraham Lincoln

 “Those who stand for nothing fall for everything.” ~Alexander Hamilton

“Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error. Andrew Jackson

“My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent. ”Ulysses S. Grant

“Tell me and I forget.  Teach me and I remember.  Involve me and I learn. ”Benjamin Franklin

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. ”Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Do not pray for easy lives.  Pray to be stronger men.”~John F. Kennedy

“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”~Dwight D. Eisenhower

Happy President’s Day

Have a wonderful week
Photo taken of US currency which features 8 different Presidents and 2 founding fathers.  Which 3 are featured on paper currency and coins. Do you know which two were not presidents?

Have a great day!

“But he who listens to me shall live securely and will be at ease from the dread of evil.” – Proverbs 1:33

Fear is real, but God is bigger.

Fear zeros in on the problem, while faith keeps it in perspective.

Now, faith does NOT mean blindly running into danger or ignoring common sense. But it does mean turning to God every time fear begins to creep in. It means choosing courage rather than fear.

So, what is courage?

Courage is strength in the face of fear.

In other words, to really develop courage, you first have to know fear. The great violinist, Isaac Stern, once observed an incredibly talented nine-year-old violinist. While clearly talented, Stern made the remark that, “You can’t really tell how an artist will be until the teen years, for that is when fear comes in. Then and only then can you see if the person has courage. You can’t learn courage until you know fear.”

Fear can paralyze us. Courage frees us to live life to the fullest.

Jesus epitomized courageous faith as He boldly walked God’s will – even to the cross. However, He knew very well the power fear could have on our lives and often reminded the disciples to cling to faith, not fear. One example of this is found in Matthew chapter 14. The disciples found themselves caught in a terrible storm, fearing for their lives. Suddenly, out of nowhere, they see Jesus walking out to them on the water. “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid!” (Matthew 14:27), Jesus said – speaking right into their fear.

The comfort for Jesus-followers in this story is this: Finding courage in the face of fear comes through putting our faith in Jesus Christ.

Fear and faith do not mix – they’re like oil and water. When faith kicks in, fear moves out.  However, when faith disappears, fear rushes in like a tidal wave. The key to finding the courage to overcome fear is faith.

Are you struggling with fear? Maybe it’s fear of economic or political uncertainty. Perhaps it’s the current coronavirus crisis or other health concerns. You could simply be struggling with the unknown future. Thankfully, no matter the panic, no matter the problem, and no matter the uncertainty, God remains in control.

If you’re battling fear right now, take the time to pour out your heart to God in prayer. Then spend time meditating on who God is, what He’s done, and remind yourself of His promises found in Scripture: