Carpe Diem!

            Has life been a little bit more challenging than usual lately?  It sure has for me.  But I've painted Carpe Diem on the wall in my living room, just above my front door.  Carpe Diem is Latin (a favorite literary term of mine!) and it means Seize The Day!

            This is the day the Lord has made - let us be glad and rejoice in it!!!

            Don't let negative thoughts get you down.  Don't let the rain and storms drown out your happiness.  If you were able to get out of bed this morning, thank the good Lord - He put the breath in your lungs!

            Today I will try to rejoice in the fact that I am healthy enough to stand and wash the dishes.   I will rejoice in the endless carpooling with the kids, because I have a working car and can drive.  I will be glad that I have dinner on the table tonight (even if I have to make it) and that my kids and husband are home with me to eat it.

            Don't let negative self-talk get you down.  Don't listen to any discouraging voices in your mind.  You are a daughter of the King.  You are a princess!!!

            Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:10-11

Princess Power

        When she woke up that morning and put her feet on the floor, all of Hell trembled.

            Wouldn't it be great to have that much power?  To strike that much fear into the enemy?  To be an overcomer as soon as you got out of bed?

            We do! We can!  We are!  We have that power at our disposal!

            The Bible reminds us that as daughters of the King, we are filled with His power. 

            …the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4b

            We have power.  Not through our own devices , but from God, our Father.

            I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. - Luke 10:19

            ALL the power of the enemy, it says.  Not just the irritation we feel towards our co-worker, or the fear we have about our doctor appointment.  ALL.  Everything.  Fear, anxiety, worry, sickness, guilt, stress.  Everything.

            So you go, girlfriends! When you get up in the morning, claim victory over all your troubles.  Lift your head up high and walk with confidence out into the world.  You are, after all, a daughter of the King!  

Undaunted

This month's topic is about power, and how we, as daughters of the King, have access to His protection at all times.
    I've had a difficult past month, and just buried my grandma on Friday, so I apologize for not posting sooner.   I have been studying this month's topic and am excited to share with you....hopefully on or before Monday, April 18th I'll get back into the swing of things!
  Thanks for your patience!