Meditations on "Acceptance"

Being creative is a God given ability because we are made in God’s image.

For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)

We need to be careful that our lives match what we have learned.

If someone was to evaluate our daily interaction with others, would they describe us as gentle or harsh?

God’s call to us today is to take our focus off our problems and let Him show us solutions. 

The focus of any self-examination must be squarely focused on ourselves.

Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry it out.

The greatest gift we receive when we turn our will and life over to the care of God is -- peace of mind and heart.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26 NIV)

As we work out God’s good plan for our lives, regularly taking inventory will help keep us on the right path.

A patient person is very smart. A quick-tempered person makes stupid mistakes. (Proverbs 14:29 ERV)

Joy is a sign that a person is thriving rather than just surviving.