NOTES OF INSPIRATION

“Bless the Lord O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercies. ” Psalms 103: 1-4

With every fiber of my being I want to bless the Lord O my soul. In his majesty he is the Almighty God who heals and forgives. He redeems my life from destruction and crowns me with his love and kindness and mercies. He is worthy of all of our praises and total devotion and commitment. Can you find one person on this earth who has the power to do all of this for you? No, not one.  So, hail to the one who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords who provides us with benefits, deliverance, blessings, forgiveness, mercies, protection and favor. Hail to the King!

“Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.” Proverbs 22:4

Have you ever met someone who was “stuck up?” The thing that most people don’t like is to have to deal with people who think they are better than others. Boasting and prideful ways can cause one to lose friends after a while. But the word of God promises wealth, honor and life to the one who fears the Lord and who is humble.  Steer clear of people who bring you down and who have attitudes of haughtiness and foolish pride. Continue to walk in the ways of God, in the way of humility and Holy reverence towards Him. Let God show you what He means by promising to bring you the wealth, honor and life that is waiting for you today.

Elo, is our Teen Writer for Notes of Inspiration. She was also my Literature High student last school year. My daughter, Ellice, is also a staff member of NOI and would donate donuts weekly to my students at the high school from the local donut shop. All of the students thoroughly enjoyed these sweet treats every week and would send thanks to Ellice. Elo is our “over achiever”.  She wanted to go above and beyond. As you can see, she decided to write a personal note of thanks on my chalkboard. She asked us to take a photo and it was sent to Ellice’s phone. Ellice was overjoyed that Elo took the time out to say thanks in this manner. It is the same with all of us in this world as well. Everyone likes to feel appreciated and acknowledged for what they do for others. It is great feeling to know that you made a difference in someone’s life. It is even a better feeling when they show you how much the care and appreciate your efforts. Take time out to show others your appreciation.

NOI Family, you know that we support young people who are trying to work towards success and goals in their lives.  Kimon Lee has asked us to post this acknowledgement. Please help me welcome and encourage this young teen who has hopes to be a singer. He has a channel on youtube.com(KIMONLEE). Please visit and leave comments. Thanks.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  2 Timothy 1:7

Whatever you have set your mind to do and it is right and good, do it! Do not let your enemies or your friends talk you out of fulfilling your dreams and goals. Step out on faith and follow your dreams. Just do it!

“The Lord reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord.” Psalms 146:10

God is the “end all” and “be all” of life, the universe and everything that exists into eternity. He reigns, he is in control, he is all-knowing, ever-present, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.  Enough said.

“Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.” Psalm 141:10

Be encouraged today and know that while the enemy is sneaking around stalking you, making idle gossip about you trying to ruin your reputation, and setting up schemes and doing other things to hurt you, they will be made to look like a fool and fall into their own nets that were set for you.  You will pass by in safety and while you are passing by be sure to laugh.