Good evening everyone...and how was your day!? I hope that you had a nice Wednesday! It's been a great day here...and much wisdom has been gained, as I spent more time writing this afternoon! God is just so good...and I love Him so much!!
You know...we all have nights, when we lay our head on the pillow and everything from the day seems to rush through our thoughts. Some of these moments we experience can even instill fear within those thoughts and cause us to stay awake, while we toss and turn, with the cares of the day.
One thing I love about God; is that when I am afraid...and life seems uncertain...I can take my thoughts away from these disturbing moments and connect with God. There's something about resting in His almighty arms of love; that truly takes every worried thought away from us, as the mind begins to be soothed and relaxed, by the presence of One, who can truly turn these overwhelming times, into perfect peace.
You know...there are times, when my mind is so busy throughout the day; that I find it difficult to shut it down at night. In fact, there was a night, when I spent my whole entire night in a dream...where I was looking for a computer key...and you won't believe this...it was a blank key...lol. 
Anyways...the thoughts from the day can overwhelm us at night, while allowing all kinds of feelings to creep in through those thoughts. One thing that has truly helped me; is to turn my thoughts away from the moments that are attempting to have control over my night...to focus on God alone. I've even asked Him to stay in my room until morning...or I've asked Him to hold me close...or even cover me, with His almighty wings of love...and you know what...He does it...and before I know it, I have come safely and peacefully through the night. 
No matter what entered your day...and no matter what you're feeling right now; just turn away from the thoughts that are attempting to debilitate you and keep you distant from God...and instead, turn directly to God and let Him be what you need right now; so you can get through this night...and one thing I know...He will do just that!
As you prepare to close your day...I pray that the peaceful presence of God will surround your bed and give you sweet rest. May His loving arms hold you close to Him and bring you safely through this night, until you have reached another new day!
Have a great night with God...and I will hope to see you tomorrow!
God bless!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
Diane

Hello everyone...and a very "Happy Wednesday" to you all! I truly hope that your day is off to a good start! As I look out my window this morning...I am experiencing new moments, with new possibilities that lie ahead of me. Even though I cannot see what is ahead of me in this day; I know that my faith will lead me to God's very best!
You know...as we walk through life...we can be standing in moments that reveal no hope. Seems like all we see before us; is a path that is only leading us through problems that appear to have no end. Even though we can't see any hope at this time...our faith can help us to keep walking ...seeking and pursuing.
When I look back, to the darkest moments of despair in my life...it seemed as if I would never see the light of day again. In fact, I remember saying to my husband... "I guess that this is my lot in life...and I guess that I will just suffer until I die;" but God had another plan and idea for my life. Even though I could not see what that plan was at the time...it was through the faith that I eventually took hold of; that walked me out of that darkness...and into the light of a new beginning.
No matter what you may be facing today...don't give up on hope. Just because you can't see anything good ahead of you; that doesn't mean that God doesn't have a plan, through these difficult moments. Keep holding to your faith and allow your faith to lead you away from darkness...and into the light of what God truly longs to give you. It may not be today...and may not be tomorrow...but it will come; because remember one thing...we serve a victorious God...not a defeated God...and once He sees that you have taken hold of your faith; He will do the rest and allow that faith to lead you to His very best for your life...I KNOW!
Today, I pray that you will have a very blessed day...one where your faith becomes greater than the weaknesses that may be surrounding you right now...and may God's strength help you to keep pressing on...never giving into the obstacles that stand before you; but rather, walking through them, with the power of Almighty God! 
Have a great Wednesday...and I will hope to see you this evening! God bless!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
​Diane

Good evening everyone! I hope you had a nice Tuesday! It was another great one for me...praise God! I spent several hours with God this afternoon...writing for one of my newest pages... "A Journey of Thoughts from God's Heart to Yours." What a great God inspired writing He gave me today...and it will be posted tomorrow (Wednesday)...for those who may be interested.
This afternoon, as I was looking for a special Bible verse, for this evening...God began to lead me to Psalm 23:1-3...and what better verses to read at the end of a day than these! Just think...when we make the Lord our Shepherd...the One we follow in life; then we have no need of anything...for He becomes EVERYTHING we need...praise Him! 
You know...there can be times, when a busy or very overwhelming day leads us to anxiety...fear and the uncertainty of what may lie ahead of us; but when we choose to quit following these thoughts...to take hold of God; then He will walk us away from the moments that seem so upsetting...to walk us beside the still waters...or peaceful moments; that only He alone can give us....and while we are resting in His presence, He will restore our soul...and replenish us with a new strength that will carry us through another new day...what hope!
No matter what kind of a day you've had...or no matter what you have been facing recently; just take hold of God's almighty hand and let Him lead you away from the hopeless moments in your life, to a peace that can bring a calming feeling to your soul. 
As we close another day together...I pray that the perfect peace of God will surround you...to ease the cares and worries of the day; that you may have sweet rest and wake up refreshed and restored, for another new day ahead! God bless...and goodnight!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
​Diane

Hello everyone...and a "Happy Tuesday" to you all! What another great day the Lord hath made! The sun is shining and there is cool crisp feeling in the air; that makes a person truly believe that this new day was just fashioned by God...praise Him!
The verse that I'm sharing with you today has so much meaning to my life...because for many years in the past, I gave into the circumstances that were attempting to take over my life...until I collapsed emotionally and realized that I needed someone stronger, to bring me out of the overwhelming times I was going through. 
You know...we may not be in the place this woman was, in the Bible verse above...and we may not be able to physically take hold of the garment of Jesus Christ and be made whole, in the way she was; but we can take hold of Jesus, by letting go of the problems we tend to cling to. Remember one thing...we cannot expect Jesus to heal and restore the broken moments in our lives, when we have taken hold of the garment of circumstance...for we must chose one or the other. 
I don't know about you; but I have no desire to take hold of the circumstances that attempt to run and rule over me; but rather, I long to draw closer to Christ, during these difficult times; so that His power can crush the moments; that are attempting to take hold of me. 
As you walk through your day...let Christ be the One you follow and take hold of. Never allow your circumstances to have a grip on you...for they will only lead you into more problems. 
Today, I pray that you will be able to walk beyond the moments that are attempting to have control over your life; that you may follow the One, who with One touch, can make you completely whole! Have a great Tuesday...and may God be ever near, as you continue on in this day! 
Many blessings on your day! 
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
Diane

Hello everyone...and a good evening to you all! I truly hope that you had a good start to your week! I have had a great Monday...a day, where God and I have spent much time together in the writings...and His word. I just love hearing from Him...deep within my spirit! I'll tell you...there can be no greater day; then to spend it with God...AMEN!!
This afternoon, as I was seeking God's help, for a Bible verse, for the evening; God led me to Psalm 48:14...and I'll tell you; as I read this verse...hope suddenly sprung up within me...just knowing that when we claim Him as Lord of our life...then He is God forever and ever and nothing or no one can ever separate us from His presence...and not only that; but He will be our guide, until we take our final breath...that is, if we are willing to let Him lead the way.
You know...when the way seems uncertain...as if we have entered unknown territory; isn't it good to know that we can turn to a God, who already knows the way? I have truly come to accept one thing in my life...and that is that I don't have a clue, as to where I'm headed without God leading the way.
Maybe today, the path has led you to unexpected problems or pain. Maybe you feel as if you have stopped at a dead end street...or maybe you have to make a decision, as to whether you should go this way or that way. No matter what it may be...may I encourage you to leave it all in the hands of God...and as you journey through these times together; let Him point out the way...the way that will keep you distant from other problems. 
One thing I know for sure...when we let the God of our life, lead us through life; then we will always find ourselves headed in the right direction...His direction...and once we reach the end of the journey; we will truly come to see that even though there were doubts at first...we are, where we are supposed to be.
As you settle back for the evening...let go of the thoughts that can only overwhelm and confuse you and seek God with all your heart...and as you start another new day...I pray that God will make the way clear, plain and simple to follow.
Take good care...and may God fill your night with peace and sweet rest...and may you wake up to a new tomorrow...a tomorrow of new hope and new possibilities! God bless!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
Diane

Hello everyone and a "Happy Monday" to you! I pray that your day is off to a great start! This morning, I was listening to a song on my headset, as I was preparing to start this beautiful day...and a little of the lyrics goes like this..."It's a new day...everything bursting with hope...coming alive...this is a new day!" Praise God for this brand new day! I have truly come to see that when we start a new day with God; then He is truly with us throughout each moment of the day.
Today, can we say that we are plugged into God, rather than the things that are going on around us? One thing that I have come to truly see over time; is that when we start our day, by plugging ourselves into the most powerful being, which is God; then we are not only connected with Him; but we also become energized, by a strength that surpasses any other so-called strength, which is usually our own. 
How can we expect to reap, from the goodness of this powerful God, if we are plugged in and focused on other things? Don't we realize that we completely miss out on God's goodness, when we do this? 
No matter what you are going through today...may I encourage you, to plug into the goodness of a loving, caring and compassionate God...One who is filled with strength and power; One that can see you through the difficult moments that you may be facing.
Recently, I was thinking on King David in the Bible. Did you know that he didn't become a great warrior because of his own strength or sword; but it was the power of almighty God that entered his sword and allowed him to win each battle. In other words...David invited God into these moments and allowed Him to work through him...and because of this...David became victorious in each battle he fought. 
Today...I pray that we will stop trying to fight our own battles...and truly come to see that it's only through this great and mighty God; that we can overcome everything in our lives. May we lay aside every thought and desire of our own...and plug into a God, who can kick into overdrive for us; that we too may be victorious...and overcomers, through this powerful God!
As we walk through this brand new day...may God truly be close to you...and may you find that He is truly everything, for everything you need! God bless!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
​Diane

Good evening everyone! I truly hope that your Sunday was a very nice and blessed one! Today, was a great day for me, as I spent much time with God and my husband and was even able to get a couple hours of rest...so praise God, for all He hath done for me today!
You know...there can be times in our lives, when the pain and deep heartache we're facing can make it too hard to even speak one word...let alone pray. I remember a time similar to this, when life seemed to be on a downward spiral and I'm telling you...no hope could be found. My heart hurt so deeply and it was all I could do, to make it from one day to the next.
It was one evening...when everything broke and crumbled at my feet...that I found myself standing in a shower, with tears streaming down my cheeks. The only thing I could do, was to write in the steam of the shower curtain... "Oh God, help me!" That day, there were no words spoken...only one heart connected to another and through that time alone with Him...He made a way. 
Sometimes, we feel as if we need to speak all the right words to God, to get His attention; but one thing I've truly come to see; is that God is truly close to the one with a broken heart...and when words just can't come through the pain that is weighing us down; He will read each thought that is engraved within the heart and help us...believe me, I know...for God did see my message in the steam of that curtain and before I even left the room...a new song was entering my heart; that lifted my spirit off the floor...to a place where I was truly connecting even more with Him.
One thing I know for sure...when we are sick...in pain or even experiencing moments of deep heartache; the nights can be a lonely time...a time, where all we feel is the extreme symptoms, of the problem that's standing before us...but please be encouraged tonight; that no matter what you are walking through...God sees it all and even though no words are spoken...He will see what has been embedded within your heart...through the hurt you're experiencing...and He will intercede for you and make a way...where there just doesn't seem to be a way.
As we close this day...to prepare for another new week ahead; may I encourage you to focus on the One, who loves you and is watching every move you make. Even though others may not care...God does and I know this firsthand; so let Him be everything...for everything you may need tonight.
Have a very blessed night of rest...and may the peace of God surround you...and may His strength reignite you for another new day! See you tomorrow!
Many blessings on your night!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
Diane

Hello everyone...and a very happy and blessed Sunday to you all! I'm so glad to have you with me today...and I'm praying right now that you will truly experience the most powerful and loving God in your day!
As I look out my window...I'm enjoying the beauty of a brand new day...just created by God! Just think...each night, God pulls the blinds down, to create another new day that is filled with new mercies and new beginnings! Praise Him for that!
So many times, we become so caught up in what is going wrong around us; that we completely bypass the goodness of a God, who blesses us each day, with a new start...a day that is filled with new possibilities and new hope. 
Everyday...no matter what we face, we should take our attention away from the thoughts; that only attempt to bring us down...for when we focus deeply on each symptom of the problem; then this becomes a form of trust; that takes our attention away from the true trust, we should have in God. 
No matter what the day may bring...don't allow these moments to get you caught up in thoughts that will only debilitate you and keep you distant from the goodness of God. Instead...taste and see that the Lord is truly a good God...one who longs to be there, for the one who places their trust in Him...Amen!
As you walk through your Sunday...may you truly experience the new mercies of God and may you look for the new possibilities that He is offering us all today; that you may cling to a new hope...one that says that my God is there for me...praise Him!
Have a great and blessed Sunday and I will hope to see you this evening!
God bless!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
​Diane

Good Saturday evening everyone! I truly hope that you had a nice day...I know I did! I actually escaped the office for a while this afternoon and got some fresh air and worked on a couple projects outside. My solar lantern, from the front yard has now been moved out back, with fern bulbs planted around it, which will look awesome next spring...and now, I'm about to have a little village of bird houses...something for me to enjoy and bring the outdoors in, when I'm working long hours in the office. I'll tell you...I could have never gotten through this day, without my husbands help...but even more...God!
One thing I'm truly praising God for tonight...is how He is with us...no matter what happens or crumbles down around us. You know...it's not always easy for me to get outside and enjoy some outdoor projects, like some people...due to the chronic pain I live with...but I truly believe that when God sees the desire of the heart...He does come running, to help and aide, in the moments that can be difficult to get through. Just think...when others walk away or don't care...His kindness is ongoing and His promise of peace will never be removed from us. What a God!
No matter what you are going through tonight...and no matter how dim it appears to be around you; just know that God is there for you...and He will come running, to help and aide in your difficult moments too. Just trust Him, rather than what the problem is attempting to convey to you...and you will find that He does care and that His kindness for you supersedes anything or anyone in this world. 
As you rest for the night...I pray that you will truly feel the presence of God surrounding you, with peace and good things! May your rest be sweet...and may He renew you, with a new strength, for another new day! God bless!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
​Diane

Hello everyone...and a "Happy Saturday" to you! I sure hope that your weekend is off to a good start!  It's a beautiful morning here, with a slight breeze in the air...and plenty of sunshine! You know...it's so easy to be happy, when the sun is shining and everything is going our way; but what happens, when the rain is pouring within our hearts and life seems to be going a different direction; then what we first thought? 
I truly believe that these off days we experience are a test...to see if we depend on a good day, to make us happy...or if we can be happy all the time...knowing that God is there to pick up the slack and be our strength during the tough days too.
One thing that God has truly taught me, with two bad legs...is that I can do ALL things through Him. I know one thing...if I was to depend on my own strength...then forget it; because I would stay in bed and give up on the day...but I have no doubt...that it's His strength that allows me to do everything I do each day...praise Him!
You know...there are many theories out there for pain and other situations we face in life...and one of those is the "spoon theory," which I have come to dislike very much...because this theory only teaches the person to give into the problems they are facing. In other words...when the spoons are used up...then that person gives up and gives into the pain...or whatever they are facing at the time. 
When we can truly see that we serve a limitless God; then we will also come to see that there is no distance too hard to travel...for God will be there to carry us through is all. Personally...I stand amazed, as to how far God takes me each day, with pain in my legs and feet. It may not always be an easy route to go...but God is bringing me through it all...and these moments have truly taught me to lean on Him, rather than myself. So today...let go of the theories that Satan only attempts to use, as a means of making us give into our problems...and trust in a theory that is based on God's word...one that says that we can overcome and find strength through Him...no matter the situation. 
As you walk through this brand new day...my prayer for you; is that you will come to see God, as someone you can lean on...a God who will kick into overdrive, when you are too weak to continue on. 
Have a great Saturday everyone...and may you truly experience the presence of God, in all you do today! God bless!
It's Always & Only Because of Him...
​Diane