Hope defered makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12

I define hope as “the happy anticipation of good things.” You can hope for something good to happen to you by learning how to celebrate and enjoy life.

Everything in life is a process in motion. Without movement and progression there in no life. As long as you live you are always heading somewhere, and you should enjoy yourself on the way. God created you to be a goal-oriented visionary. Without a vision you become bored and hopeless.

But there’s something about hope that makes people lighthearted and happy. Hope is a powerful spiritual force that is activated through your positive attitude. God is positive and He wants positive things to happen to you, but that probably won’t happen unless you have hope and faith.

Expect God to bring good out of every circumstance in your life. Whatever happens, trust in the Lord……and trust in the power of hope.

Have a blessed day!!

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Purity of the heart is not a natural trait-it is something that must be worked in you. I believe purging and purity go together. Purging is a tedious process in which worthless things are removed, while the things of value are retained. Removing the worthless without harming the valuable requires an expert- and God is an expert!

He’s like the refiner who sits over the fire where gold and silver are being refined. He never leaves you or one second, but watches over you. And when impurities are being extracted, He makes sure the valuable things in you are not harmed.

God was willing to pay the price to redeem you. Are you willing to pay the price to have purity in your life-purity of motives, thoughts, attitudes, words, and actions? Think of more than the moment. What feels good now may bring destruction later. But what seems costly now will pay rich rewards.

Have a Blessed week!!

There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink and make himself enjoy good in his labor. Even this, I have seen, is from the hand of God. Ecclesiastes 2:24

We all have things that must be done, but God wants us to enjoy our life’s journey. If we are too busy, we will block the flow of what the Holy Spirit wants to do through us.

Busyness keeps us from being fruitful in the kingdom of God. God didn’t put us here just to work, strive, accumulate things, and become stressed out. He wants us to enjoy Him and His creation.

Take time to enjoy what God has even you. Enjoy your family, your home, and yourself today.

Enjoy your day!!

I was given this helpful information in my church and wanted to pass it along. Maria Shriver, who is the First Lady of California, says: “Times may be uncertain, but WE will always be here to help. WE believe in you.” I believe that with these resources and God’s help, we can overcome difficulty in this economic crisis… be blessed!

FOOD ON YOUR TABLE
1. Golden State Advantage Cards help you to buy food for your family. The average amount of benefits received per household is about $200 per month. Get connected: www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps

2. The California Association of Food Banks unifies over 40 food banks statewide that provide food for those who need it. Get connected: www.cafoodbanks.org/find.htm

HOUSING ADVISE
3. Homeowner’s HOPE provides counseling services, education and support to help you avoid foreclosure and overcome financial issues at no cost to you. Get connected: www.yourhome.ca.gov

JOB RESOURCES
4. The Employment Development Department is your direct link to job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information, payroll taxes and more! Get connected: www.edd.ca.gov

MONEY TIPS
5. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the nation’s largest resource for working families. If you are eligible to claim it, it can mean a return of up to $4,700. With the Child Tax Credit you may be able to regain up to $1,000 per qualifying child. Get connected: 1-800-829-1040

6. Open Up A Bank Account. Remember the EITC and Child Tax Credit provide you with the best opportunity to set aside money for the future. Bank accounts help you establish savings, build a credit history, gain access to lower-cost sources of credit and invest in your future. Get connected: www.bankoncalifornia.ca.gov

7. The California Alternate Rates For Energy (CARE) program provides a 20% discount on your monthly gas bill if you are eligible. Get connected: www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/cec/lowerbills.htm

8. The California Lifeline Telephone Service program can provide your family up to a 50% discount on your home telephone service if you qualify. Get connected: 1-866-272-0349

9. ICanAffordCollege.com provides students and parents with information about financial aid programs and services to help pay for college.

10. California Low Cost Auto Insurance provides an affordable auto insurance option to qualifying low-income, good drivers. Get connected: 1-866-602-8861

We Connect you: www.WEconnect.net

If you feel that this information has been beneficial, please let me know!