Jesus' Birth: Much to Celebrate!

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son that whoever believes in Him 

shall not perish but have eternal life!" John 3:16

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What a blessed gift for all of humanity!!!

Clearly, everyone has a past, a present, and a future... No exceptions!!! Whatever hurts in your past are healed by Jesus' coming into the world for the asking. Need forgiveness to live in the present in peace? Just ask. Jesus awaits you and your request with open arms. For He is there for you and me with outstretched arms!

So pray about all things great and small, journal your prayers if you can, then watch and see how your life changes for the good--Miracles abound! Jesus is THE greatest hope this world has ever known...He will always be with you through thick and thin.

We have much to celebrate on the Eve of Jesus birth...If you haven't already, invite Him into your life today--right now-- and let this day be a new beginning for you and your loved ones!

                                                     Adele M. Gill   2013   Copyright

Gratitude & Joy

"Be grateful for the good things that the Lord your God has given you and your family; and let the Levites and the foreigners who live among you join in the celebration."

 Deuteronomy 26:11

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 Gratitude & Joy. There is no quicker way to experiencing joy in this life than by 

praising our Triune God--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-- in gratitude for all 

His profound and abundant blessings He has showered upon each of us. 

Praise Him for your successes AND your challenges, your home, your loved ones, family and co-workers alike...Praise Him for it all, because without the Lord we are nothing left on our own! 

Putting aside all worldly gifts, let this Christmas be one of extreme gratitude to God for His sublime generosity. He gave us life, people to love and care about us and people to love. God has given each of us unique gifts to share with the world, and successes when we use those gifts well. He is our great provider and lover of our souls--To be 'self-made' is but an illusion. 

For God has even given us His only Son, Jesus Christ, whom we celebrate this Christmas season and all the days of our lives, and subsequently, Salvation for those who believe in Him. Let this Christmas be truly special as you share Jesus with others and praise and celebrate His holy name as the Author of Life, Almighty Protector, Great Comforter, Supreme Counselor, Savior for all of humanity.

May you continue to praise His Holy Name through the coming year and experience a tremendous outpouring of joy that lasts far past the holiday season!

Jesus told him, "I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life. 

No one comes to the Father except through me." 

John 14:6

Adele M. Gill   2013   Copyright

The Ripple Wave Effect of Prayer

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."                   2 Timothy 1:7

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 As the Christmas season is upon us, we realize that there are some among us who struggle as they grieve for their loved ones, and are unable to feel the joy of the Christmas season. For some, even the sound of Christmas music can be a source of heartache. But consider this...

I don't know about you, but there are days when I need to be reminded of this holy Scripture passage. Days when sadness comes or difficult situations arise, it is easy to put aside my faith and forget to pray first in all things. During these times, my own thinking presents seemingly insurmountable obstacles to embracing the great gift of faith that comes through prayer. It is during those times that I flounder in my own thoughts and find it hard to lift my own spirits...

Yet, by the grace of God, for the glory of God, something or someone will remind me to pray--And prayer swiftly launches me to a much better place. In terms of prayer, I find that praise and gratitude to God are predictably the antidote to every negativity, sadness, anxiety and fear. For what darkness can possibly stand up against the power found in a grateful heart, betrothed to our Lord?

So go on--Take a minute now and pray for someone who is down or grieving this Christmas season. If you can, call, send a card or visit and pray together.  Your efforts and prayers will go a long way to help lift their spirits and lead them back to a heart full of gratitude to Our Lord, "the real reason for the season!" For what better gift can any of us possibly give than kindness and prayer to those in need? It will strengthen your faith and theirs this holiday season, as kindness is always mutually beneficial,and has a ripple wave effect.

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Adele M. Gill  2013  Copyright

Discernment & The Dialogue of Prayer

Psalm 32:8
"The Lord says, “I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you."'

Discernment. Today's Scripture passage is all about God's promise for discernment--learning what God's plan is for us in every circumstance. It is about the dialogue of prayer. That's right. Prayer is not a monologue, it is a dialogue with God. For when we pray, we either praise God and thank him for all the abundant blessings He so generously provides, we request what is needed in prayer for ourselves or others, we ask forgiveness, or we simply sit quietly in prayer.

Through prayer, we are able to discern truth and seek the Lord in earnest, even in the 'truth famine' we live in today where even truth in news reporting seems to be a rare commodity. We are able to transcend pain and suffering, infirmity, disability, poverty, grief, broken relationships, loneliness, depression and anxiety, diminish fear, and hop over seemingly impossible life obstacles. 

Medical research shows there are also significant physiological changes during prayer... And prayer has been found to be very healing. In fact, some studies have found that people who pray or have others praying for them (Intercessory prayer) heal much faster after surgery!

Eloquent speech is not required to pray to God. Just an open heart and belief in our Triune God--Father, Son and Holy Spirit!  If you ask for direction and counsel in your life, the Lord will show up and teach you the way you should go, instruct you and guide you along your way.
Just ask!

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Adele M. Gill  2013  Copyright