The Power of Prayer

Do you know how much power is in praying?

I have come to realize that I need to pray constantly day in and out and it helps. I pray to get through each day, sometimes each hour of work. My need for God's mercy is growing and changing. I don't consider myself to be a religious person but I obviously believe in a higher being. I honestly don't know the story behind the the bible, the events that took place, who said and did what. All I know is that there has to be someone watching over us everyday.

Think about all the things that could have been and probably should have but wasn't. Who do you think is behind that. Its not a matter of "good luck" or you just so happen to make the right decision. It was God's favor that intervened. At some point you have to recognize this and give thanks for it all.

With prayer you also have to realize that you get what you put out. You cant ask for good things to happen to you and you are a negative person or you don't ever stop to help others whenever possible. Positive things come from prayer when your heart is also in the right place. The law of attraction is very real.

Prayer is powerful and it works! We are experiencing hard economic times as a nation.
Even though people are struggling financially and in other ways, somehow we manage to vote in our first black president. Which was no mistake! That is the power of prayer and positive thinking, and tangible evidence of faith that many had to make it happen.

From this day forward make it a priority to put God first and pray. Thank him for everyday you wake up, thank him for food shelter, your health and if one person loves you thank him for that as well. Tell him you appreciate him and that you love him. He will in turn smile at you with his blessings. Stay positive and know that all things are possible through him.

I would love to hear from you. Send emails to freshholmes@yahoo.com

Have You Predetermined Your Destiny?

You really are what you think

I met this lady last week who had just found out she had lung cancer the day before. She said she knew she would always get it because her father had it. Her family had been asking her to go to the doctor for awhile because they were concerned about her, she would lose her voice for days at a time. She finally went and the doctors gave her the confirmation it seemed like she had been waiting for. The day after (which was the day I met her) she was already talking about her own funeral arrangements. She had it all together as if she had been thinking about it a few months or so before her diagnosis. She knew what she wanted to wear, the songs she wanted to be played, the church, matter fact her next destination was the funeral home.

Even after being told she only had a couple months left to live, had she given up on life?
It seemed like she was okay with everything. I understand at some point she would have to face reality however facing reality doesn't mean she shouldn't think she wouldn't stand a chance at recovering or at least extending the time given. Of everything to do, why give up on life?

This made me wonder if we all have thoughts that have somewhat predetermined part of our destiny. It can be simple thoughts that include a job or starting a business, a fulfilling relationship with someone, the house of your dreams, achieving financial freedom, or even an illness because "its in the family". Once we really realize everything begins with thoughts, will we begin to think differently to change the direction of our lives?

We can all begin to make small changes in how we think by changing what we believe, and of course the company we keep. Our environment, the people that we surround ourselves with have a lot to do with how we think, and the direction of our life. Remember a new year can begin everyday. Start today making small changes in the way you think. Replace every negative thought with three or more positive thoughts.

My challenge to all who read this would be to try this for a week and email me the good news. I would love to hear it. www.freshholmes@yahoo.com