Morning time with God can happen with your robe on and hair a mess, too 🤭. I'd like to share with you how God has changed my life again.

I love my morning time. It's the most peaceful time of the day for me, when there's no noise or rush.

It's the time I spend with the Lord, get quiet, and just listen. I love this time the most, because I can just sit here and sip on my water first thing, and do all three things at my own pace. Just sit and meditate on the Lord, and that's when the Holy Spirit gives me inspiration on what to write for this particular day, and reminds me to pray for everyone I have on my list, including you. It's my quiet time to read my Bible. And don't worry. I know I'm not perfect. That's why I read my bible and learn! So I don't mess up as much! 🤭 My spirit needs its wise counsel, every - single - day!! I don't know if you are aware of this, but if we don't fellowship with God or read His living words, our spirit runs dry.

The Bible confirms that God's very Spirit lives in believers hearts That's how fellowship is possible with Him. We invite Jesus into our hearts and lives, then receive His Holy Spirit for guidance and transformation. That's why we needn't change ourselves in order to get to heaven! Spiritual change only takes place, as we accept Jesus as our personal Savior. No need to earn it at all, as you are already loved and accepted by Jesus.

IT’S IMPORTANT *HOW* YOU START YOUR MORNINGS

I found the right pace for me. It's important how I start my morning. I looove my God time. That's when I feel the Holy Spirit the most... when I seek God. I can't expect the Holy Spirit's presence, if I don't take time for God. That's exactly why I love my morning time. It's my time to fellowship with God, get quiet, and listen to what he's trying to tell me. I like, and find it quite necessary, to daily examine what areas of my life need Improvement or change.

CHANGE IS HEALTHY IF IT’S GOOD CHOICES WE MAKE

This is why it's important to take time out to observe our spiritual, as well as our physical needs. In fact, Jesus told us, it's far more important to take care of our spiritual needs, as the time we spend HERE, will never compare to our time in eternity.

Your soul (or your true, eternal essence) is considered infinitely more valuable, than all the physical riches and status the earth can provide. How do we know?

"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, yet lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36

YOU CAN TAKE CONTROL

We do have free choice. My best life and my best days are when I seek God. He has taught me the following, which works perfectly because it lines up with God's Word and wise counsel:

It works because of God. There's no pressure put on myself or my life. His loving instruction was simple: Don't rush. You don’t need to pressure yourself with to-do lists. Wake up gently and naturally, and let your morning flow as it will, by faith. That's it! Oh, how peaceful life is, this way. What a way to start the day!

WHERE TO START

I started this practice, every morning since October 1st. It has made all the difference in the world. I realize that's not easy for many, and I'm sorry. I have personally found, however, that when I make time for God, my life runs so much smoother.

I have definitely earned these things, at my age. I worked hard just like all of you, to get to this place. And I mean hard! I was self-employed for 34 years, worked three jobs [including raising a family] and my hours were constantly filled with pressure, work, family, and maintaining good work habits. All, while dealing with a terribly abusive spouse. It was God that got me through it all. Most times I worked 8 to 12 hours a day. Even on weekends. So I have definitely earned this. Yet, I don't sit idly around, being lazy. I keep my house up, take care of myself and also exercise.

I make sure I maintain these healthy habits. I'm widowed, by the way. Life is a hundred times better, because I don't force myself to do anything. That is, I don't live by the clock. I refuse to. Of course I know some of you can't, and I'm really sorry about that, but Lord knows I have earned this special time with just He and I, and I'm enjoying every single minute!...from the time I get up, until I go to bed. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself, and the results prove it.

My body is definitely thanking me, for taking special care of myself, the way I should. This is the way to live! I believe that when you take care of yourself, you're loving yourself, as well as God, because believers regard their body as the Temple of the Lord, and we show reverence to that, and take care of our bodies, so as not to defile the Holy Spirit's Temple:

1 Corinthians 6:18, and19: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies."

In biblical context, bought with a price describes Humanity as being spiritually captive or "enslaved" to sin and therefore, separated from God, until repentance takes place...bringing forgiveness, restored fellowship, and right standing with God once again. It means because of sin, a debt was owed, that human beings could not pay on their own. Only Jesus was worthy to pay our debt, because He was and IS, without sin.

The Price (What Was Paid)

The "price" mentioned is not money, gold, or silver. According to the New Testament, the price was the sacrificial death and blood of Jesus Christ on the cross.

1 Peter 1:18–19 explicitly reinforces this: "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed... but with the precious blood of Jesus." The innocent blood of the Lamb.

HOW ALL THIS WORKS WITH MY DAY - VERY IMPORTANT!

I don't live by a timer. In fact, I don't schedule one thing. Not even a what are you going to eat this morning type thing. No. I simply listen to my body's healthy wants, and God's wise counsel. Makes all the difference in the world! But there's more to it, than that...the secret to sweet success! ⬇⬇⬇

First thing in the morning, I stop by the washroom, and from there, to my easychair, then enjoy the sun shining through my window, and all my beautiful green plants. I thank the Lord for another day and everything I have, because I couldn't have any of this, without Him.

I don't think about what I'm going to have for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You know, there's no time-clock in heaven. That's why it's so peaceful and beautiful there. It just is... and that's enough.

I think that's why we'll love it so much. In heaven, we'll truly be free, because time literally stops, the very millisecond we get there! That's when we'll feel that peace that passes all understanding. Even as we stand in the presence of God, heaven, and all the angels. Pure peace, love, and joy!!! But there's MORE!

Don't forget: The Bible says Almighty God provides that peace that passes all understanding...this side of heaven, as well!

With God alongside me, that's exactly what He provided at each of my parents' funerals, just a few months apart. I can't wait to experience that same peace, when I see my saved loved ones in heaven. And hopefully, my pets, which I truly believe I will. Nothing is impossible with God. I think that's just one of the huge surprises He's got for us up there. My Bible confirms, there's already animals up there! So that's really something for us to look forward to.

When believers get to heaven, there will be no need to worry about toothaches 🤭, nightmares, depression or anxiety, disease, aches and pains, poverty, sorrow, death, or anything else! Just you, me, and Jesus. And that's enough! Amen!

But I gotta tell you about this new way of living I have.
There were other areas of my life that I remedied through the inspiration of God. Three weeks ago, I adopted this new routine for my life, because it feels like heaven! So simple a lifestyle, and beautiful. It comes naturally. You just let go and let God!

Enough is enough with all this hustle and bustle each day. You can make that time for yourself, and that's what I've done. I don't push myself for one thing and my body has thanked me repeatedly. I don't worry about what I eat, I don't worry about scheduling anything in my own home, except for Doctor checkups of course; that's only common sense to take care of yourself. But there's no way I'm going to pressure myself each and every day. When you demand your alone time, and really think about your life, I believe you'll start loving yourself, instead of wanting to punish yourself for every little mistake. We must forgive ourselves, live clean, and be happy. So, what does that mean?

I believe if you love yourself, you're going to want to take the best care of yourself. That's why I feel like I'm in heaven. There's no clock watching, and anyone can do this. because the choice is up to you. No excuse will suffice, once you want this. You'll find a way. And after all these years of experiencing pressure from things and people at different times...one way or the other, I finally said, 'enough'!!! And I'm SO glad I did. It truly truly set me free! I take it one day at a time, one moment at a time. That doesn't mean I won't have problems of course, but we truly have that God-given sense, to take better care of ourselves.

I always say, "if it's going to be, it's up to me", and it sincerely is! You DO have a choice, and therefore, that means you don't have to stay in the same spot you've been for the last 40 years. 🤭 You can change things up, and actually, I've done that many times in my life when needed, and it's always turned out great. You actually need to sit down and reevaluate your life every once in a while. Make changes where they're needed. Even a turtle gets nowhere, unless he's willing to move 😆. That's the way flourish and grow.

My body is loving me these days, and thanking me for paying such close attention to it. The proof is in the results, from just 3 weeks ago---not MONTHS. I didn't just think about doing it... I consciously committed to it. I mean, come on... if you're going to do this then there has to be effort on your part. If not, you'll just be wasting your time. It takes a conscious decision, disciplining your choices, and perseverance, to succeed.

When I let things flow without worrying about every little thing that comes along or tries to interrupt my efforts, I don't allow that. Therefore, everything falls into order, and feels very peaceful, indeed.

Making a conscious effort to allow things that make me and my day feel good, has been working miracles for me. I'm loving each day, and as I mentioned, my body has thanked me, by effectively reducing my weight by 12 lbs already! That's my proof. I don't even eat on a schedule. I simply listen to my body and eat when IT signals I'm hungry. I don't starve myself. Instead, I allow my life to flow exactly as God meant it to flow.

God first.
Nice and easy.
No pressure.
That's the way it was meant to be.

I hope today will be a new beginning for you, as well. The day when you'll stop struggling with yourself. Give it a try. You won't be sorry. And whatever the weight holding you down...try giving it to God and copy what I did, if you like. Refuse to let life pull you down.

We really don't have to allow toxic things in our lives, including people that are toxic to us and hurt us. Life changed for the better, once I made sure to put God first, seek His counsel, and changed things up that were meant for me. That’s God, right there. Provision. I'm thankful I listened. It saved a lot of confusion and blind scrambling ever which way, without purpose. God brings ORDER to our lives. And order brings peace, anytime we allow God to structure our path. Structure and discipline are needed in all our lives. Without it, it's like a house built on sinking sand. It just won't work.

"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you." What things? Peace, love, and joy. Life's necessities. It works because those healthy habits were meant to be the order of things. We weren't meant to allow our burdens to smother us in stress and anxiety. You do have that right, you know...to order your own life, so your life can be in order; not the other way around. I do hope you'll exercise your right to choose the right path for yourself. Allow God to lead and He will honor your choices. He will help guide you, when you're confused. God is not the author of confusion. Satan is.

To me, all these good things have been confirmation from the Lord, to really walk away from toxic influences, with absolutely no weights on my heart. That feels so good.

And now?
Free.
Truly free.
No going back.
Just forward with Him. ♥

Today, I pray that you too, will lay your burdens down at Jesus' feet. Let Him bring you comfort, peace that passes all understanding, and joy.

"Jesus, I'm so thankful for you and your peace. Thank You for showing me that I'll be okay...that I don’t have to carry all that anymore; that I can just give every care to You. God, thank you for sealing that peace in my heart, mind, and spirit. Thank You for meeting me in my mornings, and giving me time with You. Thank you, Lord, for supplying my needs each day, and giving me peace and joy in You. I pray others will experience the same. I pray your Holy Spirit will do for them, as you have done for me. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen." 🙏♥

I believe God is whispering to your heart today...

"My beloved...it's okay to let go. I'll keep you safe in My arms. I will do a new work in you. You'll be fine. I'll set you free. Just trust Me. I love you. I'm waiting to dry all your tears. I'm waiting to give you all my love, hugs, and all the dreams you ever hoped for....that now can be fulfilled in Me. Please. Just come."