Kara's Soft Words

I THOUGHT I knew what to do to get your attention but I was so wrong. So lost. Led by my desires and choices- I listened to my own thoughts instead of Your voice. I thought I could spark a response from You if I just prayed for a minute or two. Ha! You saw straight through that. You! Your Word(!) caused me to get my mind right and come back. So, I returned with a sincere heart... an authentic desire to do my part. With a heart full of worship and adoration, I prayed for my life to be a manifestation of Your love and its transforming power. I realized that in Your name, I have a strong tower. I know NOW that You are not my personal genie. You're a King who I should serve faithfully. Allow me to be challenged by Your Word. So that it will be something I do - not that I've only heard. Day-by-day, reveal yourself to me. I want to be all that You've created me to be! After Your righteousness, do I hunger and thirst. I'm striving, de...

Have you ever had a day where you just felt excited about life?! Maybe nothing spectacular has happened but you just think [in the words of Fred Hammond]-> "I feel good and I know it!  {Don't hate me if I show it.}" That's how I feel today (and how I've actually been feeling for the last couple of weeks). Maybe the weather has something to do with it ;-).  It is beautiful outside and it seems like Spring has made its official arrival. While I drove to work a few days ago, I thought about the fact that God delights to be with us and even goes as far as to call us His friend(s)!   That is amazing to me!  Remembering the depth of His love helps me to keep things in perspective.  Throughout the day, we hear about various struggles that people face. . . hardships, heartbreak, etc. and it can be easy to focus on negative things instead of the positive.  In the midst of all this, it is important for us to BE GRATEFUL! The United Tenors (Hammond | Hol...

Dear Lord. . . I've been noticing some things that have reminded me just how valuable a sincere relationship with You truly is! I'm asking You to please guard my heart, soul and mind. . . Allow me to stay focused on You and not worry about things that may simply appeal to my senses . Lord, let me see people for who they really are and establish appropriate boundaries. Allow me to surround myself with friends who will push me closer to you and not try to pull me away. Guard my mind and make me realize that while You can choose to use me, it is only for YOUR glory. It's not about me! Let me never think that I've accomplished any of my goals on my own. . . but  cause me to remember that it was through Your help and strength. Lord Jesus, draw me closer to You!  Increase my desire to spend time in Your presence!  Allow me to hear Your voice clearly and let You lead me. Let me taste your Word-> even the 'dishes' that I may not like. Your Word is n...

A few weeks ago, my father/pastor (Elder Leon Frison) preached a message from Psalm 116:12 & 13.  We've all probably heard these verses at one time or another. . . but for some reason, I thought about them in a brand new way. Psalm 116:12 & 13- "What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?  I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord." (KJV) The Message//REMIX writes it as, "What can I give back to God for the blessings He's poured out on me? I'll lift high the cup of salvation- a toast to God!" The author is posing a very interesting question here.  What could we (mere) humans possibly give  to God??? Let's first consider the idea of giving someone a present.  Often times, we try to pick something that the recipient will appreciate- something that we know they've wanted or needed.  And if you give someone a gift, you probably want to know that they are grateful for it. In Psalm 1...

You really can learn something new- every day, if you pay attention :-). With my 25th birthday coming up (on Sunday!), I've been reflecting over my life (as always lol).  I've learned many things, through a variety of experiences and  I just want to share some of those lessons with you.  I hope this list encourages you and makes you think.  Here goes. . . 25 Lessons 1) God is God. . . by Himself! There's no such thing as 'helping Him.'  Let Him simply work in your life! 2) Every person in your life serves a purpose. We've all heard the season, reason, lifetime analysis.  We can learn from everybody that we encounter.  Some people I've grown incredibly close to or simply learned from, while others have shown me exactly what I do NOT want to become!   3) "Please" and "thank you" will NEVER get old. These words can totally change the way that someone receives what you're saying.  I try to thank people fo...

"They are trying way too hard." Have you ever watched a tv show/movie or had a conversation with someone and thought that?  Sometimes it could be a matter of trying to create a sense of chemistry that isn't there or maybe one person is trying to impress another.  It's quite interesting to me. . . I remember having a conversation with my uncle, a few years ago.  We were discussing the various ways that people may treat PKs (preacher's kids).  Sometimes people feel extremely comfortable talking to me- when they find out that my father is a pastor.  ( At times, they become a little too comfortable and I start to feel like their therapist. . . I love to offer encouraging words though.  And I appreciate the fact that they trust me enough to share things with me. )  Other people seem to close up.  It's as though they think I'll scrutinize their every move :-/.  I promise- I'm a sweetheart :-). THEN. . . we have those people who end up being ...

I've written/re-written this post so many times that I decided to start over and say what I think is really important. . . Ladies!  It is so much more important to look for ways to improve your relationship with God- than to figure out how to "get a man!"  I know... I know... I don't have one, BUT I'm fine with that (lol). In this day and time, it seems like ladies are struggling to recognize and walk in their worth.  Some feel that they need a man to complete them or their life will have no purpose. If you need to be reminded, just read Psalm 139:14! "I thank you, High God-- You're breathtaking!  Body & soul, I am marvelously made!"   -{The Message//REMIX} It's so easy to get distracted in this thing called life. So we have to be careful, or else we'll lose focus on the things that are truly important. Let me take you back for a minute. . .when I was 19, I "dated" this guy and actually believed that he just migh...