God First

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straigth.

Application:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Acknowledge Him in all that you do.

Promise:
He will make your path straight.

Walk with an assurance that all obstacle will be remove out of your path if you walk according to God and lean not on your own understanding but seek Him first in all that you do and He will guid your path.

God's Servant,
Clarice

2nd Chances

How many times has someone done you wrong and asked for a 2nd chance and you wouldn't give it to them. Then think how many times you've done something wrong and wanted a 2nd chance and got it, or didn't. Now think about how many times you've done something and asked God for a second chance and He honored it over and over again. Why can't we be more like Christ ?

Colossians 3:13-14 God says, "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

Today, I challenge you to learn to forgive and give others a 2nd chance. Life it too short to hold grudges and make enemies. Learn to love like Christ loves "unconditionally". Learn to treat one another with respect. The worst thing one can do is to take on someone elses troubles. Don't stop God's blessing raining down upon you. God will treat us how we treat others so as for me, I love you and I forgive you. Even if you never ask, I've already forgiven you.

Much love and lets learn to give 2nd chances and love like God.

God's Servant,
Clarice

"My Jesus"

Have I shared with you lately just how awesome "My Jesus" is? Well let me tell you about "My Jesus" who is my everything. He wakes me up everyday. He has given me shelter and clothes to cover my bare body (thank you Lord and I know by now your all saying the same thing (smiles)). He's given me a job that I actually enjoy doing. He has showered me with beautiful friends. He has turned dark days in to sunny days. He restores my spirit when it feels weak and makes me strong and courageous. He's given me the most wonderful family in the world. He removes all my fears and tells me he loves me. He has been faithful even when I don't deserve it. He always listens to me even when at times I'm not really listening to Him. He has been increditably patient with me. All this He does becaue he loves me! That's why He'll always be "My Jesus".

God's servant,

Clarice

Crazy Busy!

It's Been Sooooooo Long, I Forgot I had a Blog. Anyway, I've been doing some traveling. Went to Reno in May to bowl in the USBC Women's Tournament. Had a great time. It was nice to see the Philadelphia bowling ladies. I do miss them. After Reno traveled to my parents in Uniontown. Always nice to be home. Traveled up to Clevland to celebrate one of my new sisters "Cynthia" 50th birthday. We went on a mystery train ride and had a blast. Back to my parent for a couple of days and then back to Maryland. Wow, that was a lot of traveling in May. Oh, I'm not done, then I had to travel the 1st of June to Detroit for my job. I had a great time with my old co-workers "P-Man" and "Katie". We had a lot of fun on the riverwalk acting up. They keep me young. So greatful for the opportunity to spend time with them. I would show you the pictures, but I don't know how to post. Sorry.

Well I'm home for now, need to travel to New Jersey to see my girlfriend and her daughther, but I'm sooooooo tired. I'll find the strength so how to make it up to Jersey.

Peace Out.
Clarice

Happy Birthday Gilbert!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful brother and friend, Gilbert. Today I thank God for the beautiful person that you are. The strong secure man you have become. I praise God that you are my little brother. I pray that you will continue to seek God in all that you do and that his richest blessings will continue to rain upon you.

God bless you on this day and every day.

Love you much!

Your sister,
Clarice

When the World Says No, God Says YES!

How many times have you been told no. I bet so many times that you started to believe it yourself. I remember when I made the choice to go to executive school instead of going to college. I had enough of school and I wanted to do nine months at a professional secretarial school and get to work. I was ready and eager to just get started.

I found out early in my career that secretarial work was not challenging enough for me. I would ask to take on new responsibilities and was always told I needed to go to college because I would never get ahead without a degree. Well at least that's what the world was telling me. I heard it so many times, that I started to believe that if I didn't have a college degree that I would be stuck as a secretary for the rest of my life. Not that there's anything wrong with being a secretary, it was just that I knew that God had something bigger for me than what the world could see. If God had intended for me to be secretary than I would have been the very best secretary I could be. God's plan would have been accomplished in that compacity, but there was more. It was only the beginning.

You see I always believed that two people could have the same dream but take different paths to achieve it. That was me. Just get your foot in the door I would tell myself and once your in show them what your all about. Give your very best in all that you do. This really helped when I realized I was working for God and not the world. But nonetheless, I"m glad God allowed those who were over me to find favor in me, in my ability to achieve. Basically God allowed them to see what he already knew.

Now today as I look back over my life without the degree, I am so blessed because God said YES. He said YES and prepared me for every step I've ever taken. That's why today I am a branch chief manager over a staff of 18. The world said NO, but thank GOD he said YES.

The moral here is that God has a plan for you and when we have a passion for something, it not by mistake. Who cares if you don't achieve your passion the way the world thinks it should be accomplished. If God has it in his ordain plan for you than it will be for you. Just lean and trust in God he will direct and lead your path. I believe that God plan is always different than the ordinary because then we know it's God. He will prepare you for all obstacles and when you feel like to can go on, he will carry you. So put your trust in him. If it is for you, GOD will always say YES.

So ignore the world and follow God. He will never let you down and he can accomplish a lot more beyond our imagination. Go ahead and give God a try. I dare you.

Much love.

God's Sevant,
Clarice

Angles of Light

Last Week I threw out worring, it was getting old and in the way.

It kept me from being me; I couldn't do things God's way.

I threw out a book on MY PAST
(Didn't have time to read it anyway).

Replaced it with NEW GOALS, started reading it today.

I threw out hate and bad memories,
(Remember how I treasured them so)?

Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long ago.

Brought in some new books too, called I CAN, I WILL, and I MUST.

Threw out I might, I think and I ought.
WOW, you should've seen the dust.

I ran across an OLD FRIEND, I hadn't talked to in a while.

His name is GOD the Father, and I really like His style.

He helped me to do some cleaning and added some things Himself.

Like PRAYER, HOPE , FAITH and LOVE,
Yes... I placed them right on the shelf.

I picked up this special thing and placed it at the front door.

I FOUND IT - it's called PEACE. Nothing gets me down anymore.

Yes, I've got my house looking nice.

Looks good around the place.

For things like Worry and Trouble there just isn't any space.

It's good to do a little house cleaning,
Get rid of the things on the shelf.

It sure makes things brighter; maybe you should TRY IT YOURSELF.
BE BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE ELSE!!!


May the Lord open the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing that
you will not have ro om enough to receive it all.

May the Lord bless you exceedingly abundantly above all you could ever
hope for.

Keep the Faith!!!

'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'