Hope knows that if great trials are avoided, great deeds remain undone and the possibility of growth into greatness of soul is aborted.
Brennan Manning, ABBA'S CHILD Watercolors by Kay Kindall

LIGHT

We with our unveiled faces reflecting like mirrors, the brightness of the Lord, all grow brighter and brighter as we are turned into that image that we reflect; this is the work of the Lord who is spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

JOY

"Joy is a great note all through the Bible. We have the notion of joy that arises from good spirits or good health, but the miracle of God has nothing to do with a man's life or his circumstances or the condition he is in. Jesus does not come to a man and say "Cheer Up" he plants within a man the miracle of the joy of God's own nature. " Oswald Chambers

FAITH

Because of the Master, we have great confidence inyou....May the Master take you by the hand and lead you along the path of God's love and Christ's endurance. 2 Thessalonians 3:4-5

JOY

"The joy of Jesus is a miracle. It is not the outcome of my doing things or of my being good, but of my receiving the very nature of God. " Oswald Chambers

HOPE

Just think--you don't need a thing, you've got it all! All God's gifts are right in front of you...And not only that but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master, Jesus . He will never give up on you. Never forget that. I Corinthians 1:7-9

PRAYER

This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With A God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this: "Our Father in heaven, reveal who
you are, Set the world right; do what is best--as above so below. Matthew 6:8-10

STRENGTH

I look to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven and earth and mountains. He won't let you stumble. Your guardian God won't fall asleep. Psalm 121:1-3

LOVE

I ask him that with both feet firmly planted on love, you'll be able to take in with all Christians the extravagant dimensions of Christ's love. Reach out and experience the breadth! Test the length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-18

LOVE

For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever. Psalm100;5

TRUST

We're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a days goes by without his unfolding grace...There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18,18

TRUST

Through him we received the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others who receive it by entering into obedient trust in Jesus. You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ! Romans 1:5-6

TRUST

Now that we know what we have--Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God--let's not let it slip through our fingers. We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all--all but the sin. So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. Hebrews 4:14-16

CONTENTMENT

I've learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I'm just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I've found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am. Philippians 4:11-13 THE MESSAGE kaysjoytoyou.com

HOPE

We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It's an unbreakable spirituasl lifeline reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us. Hebrews 6:18-20 THE MESSAGE kaysjoytoyou.com

HEAVEN

There's far more to life for us. We're citizens of high heaven! We're waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthly bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He'll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him. Philippians 3:20,21 THE MESSAGE

PRAISE

Blessed are the people who know the passwords of praise...Delighted they dance all day long; they know who you are, what you do--they can't keep it quiet! Your vibrant beauty has gotten inside us--you've been so good to us! We're walking on air! All we are and have we owe to God! Psalm89:15-18

TRUST

Yes, because God's your refuge, the high God , your very own home, evil can't get close to you. Harm can't get through the door. He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go. Psalm 91:9-11 THE MESSAGE kaysjoytoyou.com

Gratitude

VICTORY

In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation--an aroma redolent with life. 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 THE MESSAGE

FAITH

Why is everyone hungry for more?... I have more-than-enough, more joy in one ordinary day...At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep. For you, God, have put my life back together. Psalm 4:6-8

PRAYER

The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength... Finish what you started in me, God, your love is eternal. Psalm 138:3,8 THE MESSAGE kaysjoytoyou.com

TRUST

I saw God before me for all time. Nothing can shake me; he's right by my side. I'm glad from the inside out, ecstatic; I've pitched my tent in the land of hope...You've got my feet on the life-path with your face shining sun-joy all around. Acts 2:25-28

PRAYER

And when you come before God...here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. Matthew 6:5,6

TRUST

I Thessalonians 5:23-24

May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together--spirit, soul, and body--and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it! I