Reminded

"My yearly reminder: There is no resolution that, if kept, will make me more worthy to be loved."
~ Nadia Bolz-Weber

Example of a Faithful Servant By DeVonne Reed

Example Of A Faithful Servant
By DeVonne Reed

January 23, 2015.
Thinking about my Daddy.

Since, I am a "preachers kid" I was raised in church and I have been in church all of my life. I am called and I am an ordained minister of the gospel. I have worked in ministry for 35 years. To God be the glory! Praise the Lord.

My parents were in ministry for 53 years. During this time, Dad was an evangelist holding revivals, a song leader, a teacher, an intercessor and so much more. However, most of my Dad's service was being a Pastor.

Many times and through many situations, I saw what my Dad dealt with, on a daily basis. Situations that brought him much hurt, bringing him to tears, and many hours of prayer.

As a child, I would be angry when I saw how much pain my Dad endured. I often wondered why he continued to go on. I couldn't understand why, he chose to persevere, instead of throwing in the towel and quitting.
I am thankful, that he was not a quitter! He showed me how to run and finish the race.

Also, through Daddy's life, I learned at an early age the true meaning of this scripture.
Romans 11:29. For the gifts and callings of God are without repentance.

Now, that I am older, I see and understand so much more. It is very clear to me, that My Daddy, truly loved people, with the genuine Love of God! I am grateful for my Dad. He was my first teacher, he was my Pastor.

I love you Daddy. I miss you so much! I Thank God for you!
Thank you for living your life in such a way, that there was no misunderstanding any of your intentions.

Striving to live by your example, since your example was Jesus Christ!

Much Love, DeVonne
D's Heart <3

"Pages Are Stuck" by DeVonne Reed

Do you ever just think about your life?
Do you ever wonder why things happen the way they do?
I do.

It seems, I have been stuck in the last chapter of my life story, for quite some time.
So long in fact, the paper has yellowed and become dry and brittle.
But, I just felt a gentle, refreshing breeze, and I heard movement, a rustling sound... God just turned the page.

Truly, my life story was written in red, once upon a hill.

He knew my beginning, my middle, and surely HE will finish what he started.
He will complete it.
He knows how my story will end.
Thank you Jesus!

Philippians 1:6 KJV
Being confident of this very thing, that HE which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

My God, will always finish what he starts!
HIS signature is on my life!

Much Love, DeVonne.
D's Heart <3

"I Am Strengthened" by DeVonne Reed

HE Stood with me, and HE gave me STRENGTH.

Circumstances may force you and I to have feelings of being overwhelmed, and at times we may even feel all alone.
There are people who promise to never leave you, promises are made and then broken... yes, they will fail you at times. But God... JESUS said, I will never leave you nor FORSAKE you, I will be with you, always.
Thank God, JESUS never fails! Remember,
HE will be with you, HE is right there! He's there...Even through the all of the torn and shredded pages of your story. HE will fill your sadness and emptiness, with JOY. HE IS the balm of Gilead, HE IS the mender of all of the broken things in your life.
Cast all of your care upon Him, because HE cares, HE really cares.

The JOY of the LORD IS your STRENGTH!
Much Love, DeVonne.
D's Heart <3

Through Me ~ DeVonne Reed

Through Me by DeVonne Reed
December 6, 2015

The price of <3 love <3 is indescribable.

My heart preserves the genuine love you gave to me, and because I keep my memories alive, the love you shared with me, will never die. I will allow you to live on through me.

I wish... I could find the right words to express how much I miss you. All I can say is, I miss you momma.

My treasured memories, of you and your unconditional love, will continue to give my heart the strength to go on. <3

Your life lives on through me.

I Miss You <3

Heartbeat #4 DeVonne.
D's Heart <3

I Am Thankful ~ DeVonne Reed

I Am Thankful by DeVonne Reed

GIVING THANKS!

I am thankful, for many, many things!

Today, I thank GOD for sending JESUS!

I'm thankful I have the freedom to believe in and worship JESUS, HE is my Savior and my LORD.

HE IS the Messiah!
HE IS the Savior of the world!
HE IS the Prince of Peace!
HE IS Wonderful!
HE IS my Counselor!
HE IS the Righteous Judge!
HE IS my Advocate!

I'm thankful, JESUS loves me!

I'm thankful that
JESUS SAID, "I AM"

The Light of the World...
The Bread of Life...
The Living Water...
The Door...
The Good Shepherd...
The Resurrection...
The Way, the Truth and the Life...

The list goes on and on...

Thankful...
I found out, HE IS ALL I need and HE IS my EVERYTHING and yes, HE'S SO MUCH MORE!

P.S. Did I mention, that I LOVE HIM?!!!

Much Love, DeVonne.
D's Heart <3

A Work Of Heart ~ DeVonne Reed

A thought from D'sHeart <3

Work Of Heart by DeVonne Reed
November 12, 2015.

"Enduring pressure is not always easy, but it is necessary. Thank you Jesus, being handled, molded and polished by the Master, HE will reveal the true character of beauty that is lying within us.
HE creates a beautiful work of heart."

#Enduring #And #MakingItThrough #RevealsTRUECharacter
Much Love, DeVonne.
D's Heart <3