January 30 - Do Not Give Up!

There are a lot of voices speaking and prophesying over 2016. You can choose to doom and gloom; or you can choose to rise and shine. I choose the latter. Will you? Your positive spirit has power to change a life, an atmosphere, and a world. Be empowered. Make a difference. Do not give up!

“I have for many years endeavored to make this vital truth clear; and still people marvel when I tell them that I am happy. They imagine that my limitations weigh heavily upon my spirit, and chain me to the rock of despair. Yet, it seems to me, happiness has very little to do with the senses. If we make up our minds that this is a drab and purposeless universe, it will be that, and nothing else. On the other hand, if we believe that the earth is ours, and that the sun and moon hang in the sky for our delight, there will be joy upon the hills and gladness in the fields because the Artist in our souls glorifies creation. Surely, it gives dignity to life to believe that we are born into this world for noble ends, and that we have a higher destiny than can be accomplished within the narrow limits of this physical life.” ~ Helen Keller

And a little musical hope for you from Kristene DiMarco!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNqo4Un2uZI

January 26 - Emerge and Fly!

Just like a chrysalis is shed to reveal a butterfly - you are shedding something that has protected and sheltered you to reveal something beautiful. You are ready. You are about to fly and embrace your life's purpose and destiny.

"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind." - C. S. Lewis

Philippians 3:13-14 - Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

January 22 - Your Life Is Poetry

The earth sings, her bounty blesses, her destiny is a poem of victory. Listen for the music of your life today and let it be a poem that encourages others.

“You mean you're comparing our lives to a sonnet? A strict form, but freedom within it? Yes. Mrs. Whatsit said. You're given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself. What you say is completely up to you.” 
― Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time: With Related Readings

January 21 - Thank You, Merci, Gracias, Danke!

Thankfulness increases your appreciation for every good thing in your life. It honors and blesses God, while enlarging your heart. Give thanks!

Psalm 50:14 - Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.

January 19 - Strategic, Covert, Signs...

I painted this at a fun class! Someday
I'll see the Aurora Borealis! - CT

There were patterns in quilts of the "Underground Railroad" that showed the American slaves how to escape to freedom in the late 1800s. Much like those covert signs, you are surrounded by signs that will help you find your way to your destiny - to the life God is calling you to. His thoughts are higher than your thoughts. It's time to (with Him) think bigger; cast your vision further; and follow the signs God is giving you.

Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Isaiah 55:9 - "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

January 13 - It's a High Energy Day!

God is giving you energy today to complete a task.

Psalm 138:3 - In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

January 12 - Unwrap Your Gift!

You have a special gift waiting to be unwrapped. It could be an artistic gift…or a gift to enlarge your territory in your business…or a gift to bring blessing through your own increasing finances. 

Genesis 12:2 - "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing."

January 11 - You Are A Witness For Hope

Today, your spiritual eyes will have a new window into Heaven on Earth. God is moving in your city and realm and you are a witness for hope.

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen. (The Passion Translation)