Category Archives: Encouragement

Aug3

Go For It!

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Go For It!

 cBrown.Cooksey

This image inspires me. It motivates me and urges me to just “Go for it!” It makes me think about chasing my passions with unhindered enthusiasm and belief in myself. There are those of us who dream, and there are those of us who follow our dreams. The distinction between the two categories is enormous. I could sit around all my life and imagine what it would be like if I were truly pursing those “wildest dream” interests imbedded deep within my soul, but without action I would never achieve anything. In order to fulfill my aspirations, I must capture a vision of my goals and leap forward in unbridled pursuit. I must unleash myself from self-doubt, worry, excuses, fear, what-if’s and negativism, while allowing myself to jump off the platform of my sure-footing toward the direction of realizing my full potential.

 

Let this photograph be a motivational scene for you, as well. Is there anything that has always been in your heart that you know you were created to do? Have you defined your true purpose in life?  What action do you need to take to leap in the direction of your passion? Set goals for yourself and visualize your new future. Launch forward in pursuit of your dreams!

Jul22

Pink Peace Reflection

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Victory Lake Sunset Reflection

Victory Lake Sunset Reflection

I captured this beautiful scene at sunset one evening in my neighborhood.  As I watched the vision unfold, I felt as though I were being tenderly swaddled a soft, pink blanket of heavenly peace.  God’s artwork never fails to speak to my soul.   Make time today to watch the sun rise or set and see for yourself!

Psalm 113:3

3 From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,
the name of the LORD is to be praised.

Jul13

Cling to God for your Help

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Psalm 63:7-8 (New International Version)

7 Because you are my help,
       I sing in the shadow of your wings.

8 My soul clings to you;
       your right hand upholds me.

 

No matter what you may be going through, remember that God is your Help. Allow your soul to Cling to Him and His word for your guidance, wisdom, counsel, protection, provision, healing, deliverance, shield, refuge, fortress, and peace. He promises to be all these things and more for His Children.

Sing in the Shadow of His Wings!

Jun22

Everything

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This is an amazing song by Tim Hughes…I’ve heard it many times before, but this weekend I happened to focus on the words to the song.  Listen and Read the lyrics as you watch the breathtakingly beautiful photographs of God’s creation.  Let the words really sink in.  “Be my Everything!!” 

Jun22

Brand New Ending

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Though no one can go back and make a brand new start,

 

Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. 

~Author Unknown

 

22 “The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
      His mercies never cease.
 23 Great is his faithfulness;
      his mercies begin afresh each morning.
 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance;
      therefore, I will hope in him!”

Lamentations 3:22-24 


 

Jun19

How do you say Encourage?

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To Encourage:

 

E nhearten

N ~spire

C heer

O ffer hope

U plift

R ender favor

A nimate

G ive confidence

E mbolden 

 

MyPersonal definition of Encouragement

is “to inspire with Heavenly Hope.”

However you choose to define it, find a

way to encourage someone today!   

Jun18

Poem: Eyes that are Unseen

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Eyes that are Unseen

 

Let me see, with eyes that are unseen,

The window into my soul.

 

Let me love with a heart that does not feel

The scars from life’s battles.

 

Let me think with a mind that is wise

In lessons from above.

 

Let me hope with a spirit that is free,

And anchored in God’s care.

 

Let me shine with a heavenly glow

By reflecting the One who is Light.

 

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Jun16

Kindness

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You cannot do a kindness too soon,

For you never know how soon it will be too late.    
       

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Apr10

The Light of the World…

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Universal Light by c.BrownCooksey

When Jesus spoke again to the people he said,

“I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,

but will have the light of  life.”

John 8:12

When the backdrop of my life is darkest, the light of Jesus shines at its brightest.  I trust in His promise that I will never walk in darkness if I will simply follow Him.  He lights the path ahead of us so we can see how to live.  He removes the darkness of sin from our lives.  When we follow Jesus, the True Light, we avoid walking blindly through life.  The “light of life” is ever present and infused into my soul.  Is He the light of YOUR world?

Mar19

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands!

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For the Lord is the Great God…

In His Hands are the Depths of the Earth,

And the Mountain Peaks Belong to Him.

The Sea is His for He made it,

and His hands formed dry land.

Psalm 95: 3-5

When I read the verses above, I had to review them over and over again to try and fully grasp the magnitude of God.  Most of us have sung the song, “He’s got the whole world in His hands…,” but have we ever really stopped and thought about the real truth in those words?  These verses tell us that He has the depths of the earth in His hands.  In other words, the earth and EVERYTHING in the earth are in His hands.  The mountains and the sea and dry land belong to Him…He formed it all with His hands.  Sometimes my view of God’s greatness is limited to my human capacity to understand His attributes.  Even though I may not comprehend the amazing power and wisdom of God, I do know that He also has me in the palm of His hand…He knows my name, and it is carved in the palm of His hand.  He knows every intimate detail about me and has known me before I was formed in my mother’s womb.  The same God who created the Earth and everything in it, knows me and loves me with his ever-lasting love….truly, “The Lord is the Great God!”