Chris Burton

It is not a suggestion, but rather a command… “Follow me.” It’s a life-long pursuit to be as much like Jesus as possible. No matter where He goes, I will go. Am I really believing that and trusting in Him? Am I heeding His command, or am I simply taking the easy road and following His “suggestion”?

Four Things
by Henry Van Dyke
Four things a man must learn to do
If he would make his record true:
To think without confusion clearly;
To love his fellow man sincerely;
To act from honest motives purely;
To trust in God and Heaven securely.

“Simplifying your life can be more than just removing physical belongings. If minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things that I most value, it is also about deciding what is most important in my life and removing the things that distract me from it. It is about removing the urgent for the sake of the important.” from “Simplify” by Joshua Becker

Thank-you so much Lord for revealing yourself to me this morning in such a beautiful way. I looked up from my scripture reading and was blessed with the beauty of another sunrise, giving me motivation and encouragement to live for You today. The fire in the sky puts a fire in my soul, motivating me to be a light to others with a hope and desire that my life can reveal a glimpse of your beauty to them.

From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!
Psalm 113:3

This morning God is using His creation to smile upon mankind. I’m amazed at the beauty of the sunrise, the depth of the blue skies, and the unimaginable complexity of nature. I’m grateful for the visit of the hummingbird and the woodpecker this morning and stand in awe of the intricacy and complexity of God’s creation. Thank you Lord for a new day!