Many times you can receive an invitation to either a wedding, a graduation, a funeral, or a party. You will have to check your schedule if the date is open for you to attend. One such invitation was given to Jesus in Cana in Galilee, but when he went with many folk there celebrating with the Bride and Groom something happened which needed Jesus’ attention. The wine ran out and the Groom was frantic to get more wine for the guests. Jesus’ mother Mary asked Him to do something to help relieve the problem.

Jesus was not willing at first but then He did something remarkable. He told the servers to have the water pots filled with water right up to the brim and then take from it and serve the people. What? it was only water in the pots. No one had ever seen such a miracle that was about to take place. ( John 2: 7) What do you think would happen?

The awesome miracle was these water pots the water was turned into wine eight before their eyes. Not magic, but a true and real miracle. Wow! When Jesus enters your life or residence, miracle happens. He makes promises but He keeps them. When the Groom tasted the wine, he was happy for he said, this wine was better than the first wine we drank. (Vs 9-10)

Today, Jesus desires to work a miracle in your heart and home. Will you let Him? John 14:6 says Jesus is the way, truth and life, no man cometh to the Father but through Him.

He can turn your emptiness into something beautiful and purposeful as you live now and in eternity with Him. Let Jesus come into your heart, all your doubts and fears will fly away, for He is the only one that can fix you. No so called gods of the world that you are worshipping can hear, feel, talk, or speak so stop being fooled by Satan. “Seek you first the kingdom of God and all things will be added unto you. You are invited to the cross for a remake – He will change you into someone wonderful if you will let Him. Eternity is a long time in hell or heaven, so come along with me on this exciting journey with Jesus the Savior of the world . One day all will have to face Him, Confucius, Allah, Buddha or any hand made god will have to meet Him and give account of his or her life, what will you say to Him on that day? (Revelation 19) Make sure you will be ready to meet Him.

I ask this question because I think that a home without a mother even a Praying mother, is like a kitchen without a knife. What do you think?

A Mother is needed in all homes, because she will bring calm, peace, joy, respect, spirituality and godliness and much more. God honors mothers and those who long to be mothers like Rebekah, Sarah, Hannah and others. Today in our world, there are many women who are turning to medicine, sperm banks, surrogacy and adoption to help them conceive because of the longing of their heart to bring a child into the world. God bless them. Psalm 127: 3 states that “Children are an heritage of the Lord and as a fruit of her womb it will be her reward? God loves children.

Hannah, was one woman who desired a child but her nemesis Peninnah was the one having the kids. How would you feel if you were in her place? Hannah was so anxious and depressed over this fact, she would not eat and even her husband could not feel her pain as she did. There were names given to women who could or did not have children. The barren woman, the childless woman or the the woman whose womb was dried up. Nasty assumption indeed.

Hannah went into praying mode, pouring out her problem to the God who could change her situation. Hannah did not just want a son for her joy and to alleviate the stigma. She saw the lack of godliness in Israel and told the Lord, “If you grant me a man child, I will give him back to you to serve you in this place. God honored her request and after the child was born and weaned, true to her words and vows, she took the boy to the time of fellowship and handed him over to the Priest Eli and went back home, not sad but glad for she knew that God could be trusted. The young boy grew spiritually and physically, and was one of the true leaders serving God in Israel. People feared him, for when he shows up it was to bring God’s message to the people or to anoint someone to step out in service to God. (1 Samuel 1-3).

Mothers, you are precious as Hannah’s name means- are you a Praying Mom as she, do you know where to find your voice, strength and victories? Let Jesus carry your cares for its the only time you will win. Your problems are like a mountain that only God can level down and allow you to see beyond them clearer and more victorious.

Romans 15: 13 can help you to be a mother of hope now and in the future. Your child’s future belongs to God, so pray more and trust in this God who alone can move or shake mountains, obstacles out of your way. When He does, shout it loud and clear of the miracle He removes in your life. Get acquainted with mothers in the Bible and learn how they overcame their difficulties. It was not with education, money or their societal lifestyle, but it was by praying , believing, and mighty faith in the Lord.

Thanks God for motherhood and if you are one of them, give thanks and pray much for your child or children. God has a plan for each child even before they were born and nothing you can do to change His plan. Psalm 139 reminds us, of this.

The story is told of a young boy who used to cut up things with a scissors any chance he got. His fathers sermon, one Sunday were in pieces because Robby had cut it up in small pieces. His parent had a talk together, Father said , he is going to be a Barber because he used the scissors a lot. The mother said, a doctor. In the end young Robby became a doctor, God had used the inner thought of this boy to become what God intended Not the parents. Trust God with your child’s education and as you pray God will lead and the future will be bright for all of you.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY and may the joys of motherhood be celebrated with joy and thanksgiving to the Lord who smiled on you to make you a mother. Be proud, be strong, be humble, be kind, and most of all be a praying mother.

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GENESIS 16: 5-12; 13-16

Have you ever wonder if God sees you or hears your prayers or cries for His help? He does for he never slumbers or sleep. He never ever takes a forty winks no siree, He is always on the job of caring for you and listening to your cries.

A Woman Name Hagar: Who was she?

Hagar was the Maid of Sari Abram’s wife, who she told to go and sleep with her husband Abram because she wanted a son. God gave this couple a promise of a child who will be from their own body. Sari got impatient and decided to stroke her husband to make out with Hagar and she would be a surrogate mom to this child. Hagar was only a handmaid so she had to obey her mistress. Very sad indeed. Hagar got in a pickle with Sari because she was not carrying Abram’s child, but this was NOT the promised child God told them they would have.

So many times we lean to our own understanding, and thwart the plans of God and get ourselves in deep trouble. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Man’s plans will always fail if it is not work through the sift of the Almighty. Remember he sees and knows everything, then why should we not consult him with our plans and desires?

WHAT WAS HER PAIN AND SORROWS? vs 5-6

Bad feelings between the two women began and things were not working out too well, so Hagar ran away to the wilderness of Shur. Where would it lead, she did not know really where the journey in the wilderness would lead, a woman alone no one to care for her there, but God who sees and knows came to her rescue.

HER PRAISES AND PROMISES: 7-16

Hagar’s joy was running over and she went back to her mistress and served for she had the promise of El Roi on her side, how could she lose?

MAKE IT PERSONAL:

When God make you/me a promise does take it back?<NO. He is a true Promise Keeper Numbers 23: 19 states, God is not a man that he should lie, He keeps His promises, and we can always count on it. We get sad and feel sorry for ourselves when the thing does not work out right NOW!- God’s time is not like ours, Time does not phase our Lord. While we wait for His deliverance, we can pray, read the Scriptures, give thanks by faith, because we believe him. In time the blessings will fall and hearts will rejoice for His faithfulness. Have you been waiting long, cried much, wondered if he is listening? Child of God keep on believing, keep trusting for when you think not, He will deliver what he has promise. I know , for I have waited before and He came through for me. Walk with him, and give Him praise for He is very worthy. HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING.

A couple weeks ago, I saw that my cantaloup patch was set upon by a predator, a ground hog. So I set my trap and of course in three days he or she was caught, and I was able to enjoy the rest of these wonderful juicy fruit.

Many times in our lives, something is always sneaking upon us to steal and destroy, Our peace, our money, our home, our friendships, and most of all our joy. The Word says, Satan comes to do just that for he is the father of lies, evil and stealer of joy. (John 10:10.

We have to be very watchful and also set the sting that will put an end to the stealer. Make sure you have the right equipment to catch him or her. Sometimes its your best friend who steals your boyfriend, a girlfriend or even Spouse or your child. Their practice is to get very close to you and you do not realize until its too late. Stay ahead of these stealers.

What is it that is being stolen from you? could it be it’s any of the above mentioned or your job or good reputation? Remember this, while they plan you stay on the alert too. Be vigilant, be aware, listen for the plans and watch for their devious words in the plan they are setting.

My Ground Hog did not speak, but I knew the rascal was around, so my plans worked very well and hence the joy restored and the proof was in the eating of the pudding (cantaloup).

With some things, you can pray, you can be listening for their evil schemes, and make sure your plan works. Be on the alert.