Are you thankful that God promises to finish what He started in you? When you received His Son, Jesus, He instantly saved you and provided justification. However, sanctification is ongoing. The good news is that He gave us His Holy Spirit so we can have the power to become more like Jesus. I am very…
Becoming New
THIS POST IS PART OF OUR “TESTIMONY” SERIES IN CACTUS FLOWERS MINISTRIES: My name is Melaina. I am 53 years old and have been married 30 years to my sweet husband Chad. I am a Mom to three adult sons and have a precious daughter in law. I am “Maemee” to 3 grandsons and 1…
Press On
Life can wear you down. Spiritual battles. Emotional battles. Physical battles. But God! He’s my Savior! He’s the lifter of my head and my hopes. He sustains me when it feels hard to breathe. He’s my shield when I feel like hiding and running off the battlefield in despair. He hears my prayers and sees…
Beauty that counts
The world puts emphasis on our outside beauty. However, God puts emphasis on the condition of our heart. God knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows if we have surrendered our all to Him or if we are fighting against His will. He knows if we have a secret sin we are not…
Run to the Father
Our God is a Healer. He can heal our emotions, our brokenness, our wounded hearts and our shattered dreams. He can heal us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. However, sometimes He is the last one we ask for help. If we start feeling depressed, we often start trying to reason why. Then we look for…
Give thanks🤍
Having a mindset of thankfulness is so important for me. When I am thankful to God, I find it hard to complain or look elsewhere for contentment. Keeping an attitude of gratitude also fights against depression, sadness and doubt. Giving thanks is vital in keeping my mind focused on Christ as well. Being thankful unto…
Are you satisfied?
Oxford Dictionary defines the word “satisfy” like this: meet the expectations, needs, or desires of; to fulfill a desire or need. What do you need for your heart to be satisfied? Romance? Nicer house? Well-behaved children? A handsome and thoughtful husband/boyfriend? A better career? A better figure? True satisfaction can only come from the One…
Too Busy?
How important is it that you get still before the Lord? This world is noisy. This world competes for our attention. Social medias are crying out for our likes and follows. When we find ourselves getting moody, grumpy and irritable, we may be neglecting being still before the Lord. It takes faith to be still….
Purpose
You are not an accident. You are loved and have a purpose. Press into Christ and receive His perfect love for you. Talk and walk with Him daily. Don’t try to live your life alone. Your Creator knows you and knows your purpose. He is the answer.💛 #purpose #prayer #KnowingGod
Who are You?
WHO ARE YOU? Often we answer that question with answers like these: Mom. Wife. Teacher. Minister. Doctor. Addict. Divorcee. Writer. Cashier. Clerk. Daughter. Loner. Homemaker. Homeschool Teacher. Extrovert. Factory worker. College graduate. College drop-out. WHO ARE YOU? God is reminding me, once more, that my identity is NOTin what I do. (or don’t do) My…
Melaina Ferrell 