WELL DONE!

by Cindy Bice

Aloha!

When my time comes to go home, I want to hear my heavenly Father say, “…well done…”

Matthew 25:21 (NKJV) “His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.  Enter into the joy of your lord.’

I used to ask my parents, “Are we there yet?” I’m here to tell you that until the Lord calls us home, we aren’t there yet.  In the meantime, we must run the race that’s before us and keep the faith! Before you can run, you take steps.  As you get stronger, take more steps and pick up the pace.  Eventually, you will be healthier and vibrant. Everyone wants a better quality of life.  Let’s get going!

The feeling you get when you’ve finished a project you’ve worked very hard on is so satisfying and rewarding! I’m excited, relieved, and exhausted.  This renovation only took two months of very long days. Taking something old, neglected, and abused and transforming it into happy, warm, and inviting, was exhilarating! I will have a brief rest and then on to the next project! I have a get-her-done mentality!

We are a lump of clay on the Potter’s Wheel.  God changes us from glory to glory and transforms us by His word.  He takes out the hard and stony heart and gives us a healthy heart that beats in time with His! If your heart has become cold and hard, let God’s love pour into every area as He takes you just as you are and transforms you with His word. His Holy Spirit will revive you.  Before you know it, you will be strengthened, renewed, and ready to run the race God has for you!

Isaiah 64:8 (NIV) “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.”

Most of us feel like the caterpillar that wants to be beautiful, but first it must use its muscles to be strong enough to break free of the chrysalis, spread its wings, and fly.  Go ahead and strengthen your muscles.  Do what you need to do to get the job done and then you will not only finish, but you will be strong and ready to take flight into what’s next.

In the end, don’t you want to hear the Father say, “Well done?!”  It may be time to get back up and start again afresh and anew today.  Do you want to soar like an eagle? You must climb out of your pit to strengthen your muscles and do what God has put before you to do and before you know it, you will soar!

2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV) “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Romans 12:2 (KJV) “And be not conformed to this world:  but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

SONG: Natalie Grant – Breath on me, I need Thee every hour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3Xxw91sgE

PICTURE:  My favorite Hibiscus in my garden

Mahalo,

Cindy Bice

“TIMES OF REFRESHING” Garden Bible Study in Hawaii

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TIME TO GEAR UP!

by Cindy Bice

Aloha!

Our nation is in a downward spiral and needs God’s divine intervention!  I implore you to pray.

“Warfare” is the word the Lord spoke to my heart this week.

We are in the middle of spiritual warfare right now. We are fighting principalities and powers by using the word of God and the authority He’s given us by the shed blood of Jesus. The devil is the enemy of our souls.

It’s time to gear up!  Put on the “whole armor of God!”   You may want to study this scripture this week.  It is full of vital information!  If you don’t know what to do, start right here. Read each sentence over and over until you can grasp what is being said before going on to the next.

Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV) “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.  Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;  above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.”

Warfare in praise is powerful!  Warfare in prayer can crush the enemy.  Your prayer and praise can make a significant difference!

You don’t have to holler and yell.  You simply pray by the Spirit of God.  I also pray the scriptures.

The next time you get upset at the news, media, wrongs done, our countries leaders, and whoever else is upsetting you, pray.  God can touch the hearts and souls of man.

Now is a time to be on our knees interceding for our country and each other.  You can make a difference!  It’s time to gear up!

SONG: Break Every Chain by Jesus Culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtyVdC7E6Wo

PICTURE:  Kapolei Golf Course

Mahalo,

Cindy Bice

“TIMES OF REFRESHING” Garden Bible Study in Hawaii

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GRACE WHEN STRESSED

by Cindy Bice

Aloha!

Stress is a killer.  Don’t let it take you down.

Ways to combat stress:  exercise, diet, prayer, and praise.

I’m aware of many who are in the middle of battles in their lives.  I don’t have a Band-Aid-fix or a quick word of encouragement saying everything’s going to be OK.

What I do have is Jesus and the inspiration He gives me to share with you.

I’m under a time schedule of completing a renovation.  There are different stresses I’m facing.  One is time and another is the weather.  Even when it shows it’s supposed to be sunny, it has rained.  It’s a good thing I love to paint because even using a great primer, I still have to paint at least 2 coats.

When you’re in the middle of a huge undertaking, you can’t quit. What do I do?  I pray and praise God and do what I can when I can.  Then I go from there to the next thing.

Life is like that.  When you are thrown a curve ball, you don’t lay your bat down and quit the game.  You hit the ball and eventually you will make it to first base, second, third, and finally home.

Someone once told me I was a spiritual Firestarter in people’s lives.  She also said that I need to guard my heart from discouragement and disappointment.  Because I was to encourage others, that’s where I would get hit.  She was right.  It’s in my heart and quite a natural thing the Lord has blessed me with to encourage others to motivate and to inspire.

If you’ve been knocked down or you are hurt and wounded in your life, lift your eyes up to the Lord and see Jesus and His hand of mercy.  Turn to him in prayer.  Hope in Him.  Whatever God has placed in your hand, do it with all your might as if you’re doing it to the Lord.  Guard your heart.  Forgive your oppressors.  Leave them in the Lord’s hands.

What other people say about you does not define who you are.  See yourself the way God sees you:  perfect, whole, and complete, entirely lacking nothing.  Do what God has called you to do.  Be who God has created you to be.  Hold your head up; shoulders back, and with one step in front of another follow the Lord with all your might.  Be courageous!

Stir up the gift God has placed in your heart.  Rekindle the fire that once burned brightly.  Stir the embers of your heart once again.  Let the fire burn off the chains that are holding you hostage to depression, defeat, and disappointment.

Today, all you may be able to do is pray, “Help!”  Start there.  God hears the cry of your heart.  He doesn’t Band-Aid fix anything.  He works from the inside out.

As you turn to the Lord, hope in Him and His hand of mercy in your life.  Let Him fill your heart with joy and peace.

I am a grandmother.  I have a mother’s heart as well as a grandmother’s heart.  My heart goes out to many and I wish I could scoop up all the hurting people and give them a hug and let them know the Lord loves them.  I pray God comforts you with the Holy Spirit and His word.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

God’s amazing grace abounds to you today.  Receive His abundant and miraculous grace in your life.

Mahalo,

Cindy

SONG: Your Grace Still Amazes Me by Phillips Craig and Dean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXVUYC_ykwE

PICTURE:  Christmas Heleconia from my garden

Mahalo,

Cindy Bice

“TIMES OF REFRESHING” Garden Bible Study in Hawaii

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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

by Cindy Bice

Aloha!

If you want to soar with the eagles, you need an “Attitude of Gratitude!”

Our attitude affects everything in our lives!  Your attitude can see a glass as half empty or half full!

You can mope around with your head hanging down till it touches the ground and you will never be in a position of lift off when the opportunity presents itself.  It’s time for an attitudinal adjustment!

You can have a hopeful heart and faith filled eyes knowing the God of the impossible is moving heaven and hell on your behalf.  Out of a thankful and appreciative attitude, spread your wings and have your posture ready for lift off!  Your cheerful faith filled attitude will cause you to gain altitude and soon you will be soaring above the circumstances you are facing.

John 14:6 (NIV) “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Following Jesus in every area and aspect of my life allows me to live outside the box of limitations.

“Can’t” isn’t in my husband’s vocabulary.  I’ve heard so many people tell him you can’t do it that way or it can’t be done many times!  If he would have listened to them, he would not be where he is today.  And that’s a fact.  He has helped me to think outside the box.  He’s a visionary and can see things as they are and how he wants them be and brilliantly devises a plan to make it happen.

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

Don’t let your own mind or other people’s comments stop you from stepping out of your boat that’s secure and familiar.

God’s people could not enter the Promised Land because of their unbelief and they were unthankful.  It’s a reproach on the Lord for His people to act like somebody owes them something!  Yes, we are Kings Kids!  Yes, the Kings kids run the race set before them!  Yes, the king’s kids work!  Yes, the godly wife works willingly with her hands.

Psalm 107:1 (AMP) “O give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!”

Create a new habit this week by working on your attitude.  Change your stinking thinking to an “Attitude of Gratitude!”  Stretch out your wings and soar with the eagles!

SONG: Kim Hill – You Alone, https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kim+hill+you+alone

PICTURE: Orchids from my Garden

Mahalo,

Cindy Bice

“TIMES OF REFRESHING” Garden Bible Study in Hawaii

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