"Quiet time Words" by Carla-Rae "Our Weakness; HIS Strength"

Our Creator God designed us to be filled with HIs heavenly, divine, contents. We are merely vessels made of earth and clay, with many weaknesses, yet our weaknesses give HIM room to shine brightly in and through us. We will never be perfect in this "earthen vessel". However, as we yield to HIS perfection, allowing it to operate through us, HIS spirit can reach others in ways we could never have dreamed possible. It is NOT about us. Actually, it is about us getting out of the way, (humbling ourselves, if you will), so HE can be seen in everything we do. In other words, HIS power shines brightly, while our weakness is overshadowed by HIM.
In humility and a contrite heart, God can do His mightiest work.

Peace.

QUIET TIME WORDS:by Carla-Rae "GAUNTLET"

THE GAUNTLET: So many times we want our lives to be free from distraction and clutter in order to spend time with our Creator. Today, Creator challenges us. He "throws down the Gauntlet." The challenge is to determine to spend time with HIM knowing that our lives are filled with every manner of distraction and clutter. In the coming away, with Him, in the midst of all the distraction, HE helps us to purpose our day and our lives with HIS presence and PEACE. We will never be free, entirely, in this world, of outward distraction and interruption. However, if we determine to pick up HIS challenge, HE will guide our paths to peace and harmony. Let us remind ourselves of this concept, daily. GOD, first; and life's clutter will not seem so overwhelming.

Peace

QUIET TIME WORDS:by Carla-Rae "Believe"

Simply put:

Believe it....
Declare it...
Receive it as it comes into sight...
"BELIEVING IS SEEING"


Peace,
Carla-Rae

"Quiet time Words" by Carla-Rae "The Power of Love"

"LOVE"... bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things... LOVE never fails.
1 Corinthians 13

When I think of the power that accompanies that one word, "LOVE", my natural mind cannot wrap itself around all the possibilities. However, when I let my spirit soar, there are no limits to what unleashed "LOVE" can accomplish. "LOVE", the kind that does what the verse indicates, accomplishes infinitely more than we can ask or think.

"LOVE" ... Bears ALL things...Think of that. Every good, bad, evil, or indifferent thing that happens to us or those we care about... LOVE will bear it. That is POWER.
"LOVE" ... Believes ALL things... No matter what people say about you, think about you, do to you, LOVE looks beyond and thinks the best, it believes in us. Again, POWER.
"LOVE" ... Hopes ALL things... No matter what comes our way...LOVE hopes for the best in ALL things. POWER to overcome.
"LOVE"... Endures ALL things... Life brings every kind of situation at us... In those situations we can prevail and take the high road by allowing LOVE to be our master of endurance.
"LOVE"... NEVER FAILS... That statement in and of itself is so liberating and freeing... When we, as individuals, allow LOVE to be our answer to every situation in our lives, we become overcomers, winners, free, and peaceful. Furthermore, those who encounter us get the LOVE that is flooding through us splashed all over them, which in turn permits them to lavish LOVE into the lives of those they encounter and so the circle goes round. POWER to affect others for good.

Please don't misunderstand me, I, personally,  know I have not "arrived" and have not fully grasped the infinite ramifications of this all empowering concept. However, though I may sound idealistic in thought, the truth of the matter is, most all of the problems we face today, in our own lives and in world issues, would be dealt with peaceably and honorably if we would each begin to operate in the power of this "LOVE" force, in at least one area of our lives. If we think we are powerless to do so, we need simply to ask our God, WHO is the source of all LOVE and HE will give us the strength to operate in His "LOVE".

Peace

QUIET TIME WORDS: by Carla-Rae "Bear Ye One Another's Burdens"

"Bear Ye One Another's Burdens"

A few years ago I was in my Quiet Time when  I was impressed to study the scripture verse "Bear Ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the Law of Christ" On first blush, when I saw that verse my thought was, "Lord, how can I bear (carry) someone else's burdens when I cannot even handle (carry) my own?" As I pondered this verse, the word 'Bear' seemed to be illuminated. I went to my trusty Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus. Needless to say, there were several definitions for the word 'bear'. The one that seemed to stand out to me was 'to lift; yield'.
The answer to my question was there right in front of me, written in black and white; 'lift; yield'. Though, 'carry' is one of the definitions to the word 'bear', I felt as though my answer was, "Carla-Rae, YOU cannot  'carry' the burden's of others and you cannot 'carry' your own burden's. Through prayer, however, you can 'lift; yield" those burdens to ME, your God, and TRUST that I will do what needs to be done with those burdens."

WOW, what liberty and freedom through 'TRUST' in God.

I encourage you, the next time you feel the weight of carrying a burden, might I suggest you 'lift; yield' it to God, through prayer and 'trust' He can handle it.

Peace.

QUIET TIME WORDS: by Carla-Rae "Today"

Quiet Time Words: By Carla- Rae

"TODAY, as in every day, God has a plan. The beauty of our relationship with Him is that He lovingly allows us to fill in the blanks of each day with the pen or marker He places in our hands. In addition, we have the assurance that He is always with us to guide us and direct us in that Plan. Today is a good day. Trust Him every step of the way."

Peace

Carla- Rae and Emily Podleski "Train for the Cure"

As a young girl, age 10,  I lost my mother to cancer. She had breast and then ovarian cancer. Though I have fond memories of my mother, it was difficult growing up without a mom.  Later her sister, my aunt also was diagnosed with cancer. My cousin also had a scare finding a lump on her breast and even I, too, had a scare having a suspicious lump on my right breast. All these close to home events, coupled with many friends and friends of friends being diagnosed with one form or another of women's cancer has formulated the heart of prayer and action to bring a cure to these diseases, that I have carried with me for much of my life.

I would be honored if you would consider forwarding this blog onto your family and friends, email contacts and acquaintances.
If you would like to donate you can find my link on the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for the Cure site. The direct link to my page is included in this blog.

http://do.eifoundation.org/site/TR?px=1188822&pg=personal&fr_id=1041&et=tVljPbUqnxc19l2wijTtwg..&s_tafId=1082

Thank you for your consideration.

Peace,
Carla-Rae