I come before You this morning with a grateful heart, thankful for this new day You have given me. I thank You for Your faithfulness and for all the many blessings and especially for the ones that I am unaware of that You continually pour on me, even when undeserved. I ask that You would be with me today and guide me in all I do. Help me to be mindful of Your presence and to seek Your Will First. Give me the strength and courage to face the challenges that come my way. I pray for those who are struggling today, those who are in need of Your comfort and peace. I ask that You would be with them and give them hope in the midst of their struggles. I pray for those who are sick and in need of Your healing. I ask that You would bring healing and restoration to their bodies and minds. I pray for those who are facing difficult decisions and uncertain times. Give them wisdom and discernment to make the right choices. I ask that You would be with us throughout the day, protecting us from harm and guiding us in all that we do. In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen (from GOOD MORNING GOD! in ~Grandma Grady's Ageless Wisdom Skool)

It's the Easter season and I would like to invite you to listen with me to a few of my favorite Good Friday gospel songs that have deeply touched my heart, and I pray they touch yours as well. May these songs quiet your heart, lift your spirit, and draw you closer to the overwhelming love of Jesus tonight. Please don’t just scroll past Crimson Grace. The song is powerful, and the cinematography is breathtaking. It beautifully captures the love, sacrifice, and grace of Good Friday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZRQDaEnxOw... This powerful worship song reflects on the heavy cost of the cross, the beauty of Good Friday, and the miraculous grace of Jesus that covers our shame. Whether you are seeking healing, peace, or simply want to spend time in His presence, may these words remind you that “It is finished” and your debt has been fully paid. Isaiah 53:5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Tonight, I am grateful. Grateful for the cross. Grateful for His mercy. Grateful that He loved us enough to finish what only He could do. Here's another favoirte of mine. This song has been my Anthem for 20 years: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bs4MXkpRe0U “I have decided to follow Jesus… no turning back.” No turning back. Not My Will but Yours" is an original Christian worship song about surrendering to God’s plan and trusting Him through every season of life. Inspired by Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, this song is a heartfelt reminder to follow His will, even when the path seems unclear. May it bring you peace, encouragement, and deeper faith in God's perfect plan.

When you meet the young, inspire them. When you meet children, educate them. When you meet the elderly, respect and help them. When you meet the wise, learn from them. When you meet leaders, honour them. When you meet the foolish, avoid needless conflict. When you meet the humble, treasure them. When you meet the arrogant, ignore their noise. When you meet the gracious, emulate their spirit. When you meet the aspirational, elevate them. When you meet the strong, support them. When you meet the weak, strengthen them. When you meet the hardworking, encourage them. When you meet the kind, esteem them. When you meet the honest, promote them. When you meet the virtuous, reward them. When you meet the evil, evade them. And in all situations—watch, pray, and wish everyone well. Lessons From Lives That Refused to Quit Ben Carson “I struggled academically throughout elementary school, yet became one of the world’s best neurosurgeons.” Lesson: Struggle is often a sign that success is near. Don’t quit too soon. Bill Gates “I didn’t complete university, yet became one of the richest people in the world.” Lesson: School polishes potential—it does not create it. Cristiano Ronaldo “I told my father we would be very rich. I made it a reality.” Lesson: Your words shape your destiny. Speak life into your future. Lionel Messi “I served tea at a shop to support my training.” Lesson: Pain does not predict your future—belief does. Steve Jobs “I slept on floors and returned bottles for food before founding Apple.” Lesson: Being small today doesn’t mean you’ll be small tomorrow. Tony Blair “My teachers called me a failure.” Lesson: Don’t let someone else’s opinion become your reality. David Oyedepo “I started a church with three members.” Lesson: Believe in yourself—even when no one else does. Nelson Mandela “I spent 27 years in prison and became president.” Lesson: Your past does not cancel your purpose. Harland Sanders “I found my purpose after retirement.” Lesson: It is never too late to begin again.

Friday: Joy Is Sometimes Just One Song Away Today turned out to be a pleasant day. The rain stopped earlier than expected, which made it easier to get out and run a few errands. Sometimes it’s the small things — like the rain clearing — that make the day feel lighter. While working on my children’s gospel movement playlist, something unexpected happened. I started listening to a couple of the songs… and before I knew it, I was singing and moving along with the children in the videos. And let me tell you something — my heart filled with such joy. There’s something so pure about hearing children sing about Jesus with all their hearts, clapping and dancing without a single worry in the world. It lifted my spirit so high that I realized what a powerful anti-depressant joy can be. Sometimes we search for complicated answers to lift our mood, when something as simple as music, movement, and childlike faith can change everything. Also, don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, so we’ll be springing our clocks forward one hour. A little reminder from Grandma Grady so nobody shows up an hour early for anything. 😊 If you ever find yourself feeling down or heavy-hearted, I encourage you to try something simple. Click this link and spend a few minutes watching these beautiful children singing and dancing for the Lord. I promise it will lift your spirit the same way it lifted mine. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLONnQ-KywMA2ZA0YiZLXlY21z7XB5WZwy Sometimes the best medicine for the heart is simply JOY. REFLECTION Joy is one of God’s greatest gifts. It doesn’t always come from big events or extraordinary moments. Often it arrives quietly through small things — a song, a laugh, a child’s voice, a moment of movement, or a reminder of God’s goodness. Children remind us how simple joy can be. They sing freely. They move without embarrassment. They celebrate life without overthinking it.

THURSDAY ~ RAINY DAYS CARRY BLESSINGS This morning the rain is pouring down here on Long Island. After weeks of snow and cold weather, the sound of rain falling feels almost comforting. I can actually see the snow beginning to melt, little by little, as the warmer rain does its quiet work. It’s funny how something that looks gloomy outside can actually be doing something very good beneath the surface. My morning started the way it usually does — with my BodyShot. Every time I take it, I get this wonderful feeling of wellness and energy that seems to move through my whole body. It’s like my body wakes up and says, “Okay, we’re ready for the day.” Today will be a full one. I’m taking my daughter for her MRI appointment, and afterward we’ll run a few errands — the post office, the bank, and of course a stop at Walmart for the usual everyday things that keep life moving along. Nothing extraordinary. Just ordinary life. But I’ve learned that these simple days — the errands, the responsibilities, the quiet moments between them — are often where God shows up the most. REFLECTION Rainy days remind me that not everything that looks gray is bad. Sometimes the rain is exactly what the earth needs. It softens the ground. It melts what has been frozen. It prepares the soil for new growth. Our lives are often like that too. There are seasons when things feel heavy, uncertain, or inconvenient — like driving through rain when you’d rather see sunshine. But often those very seasons are when God is quietly doing His most important work in us. Melting old fears. Softening hardened places in our hearts. Preparing us for something new. So today, instead of wishing the rain away, I’m choosing to see it as a blessing. A reminder that even gray skies can carry God’s quiet goodness. PRAYER Heavenly Father, Thank You for this new day, even when it begins with rain. Thank You for the way You work quietly in our lives, often in ways we cannot immediately see or understand. Just as the rain melts the snow and prepares the earth for new growth, help us trust that You are preparing good things in our lives as well.