Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 "Jesus is Alive"

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay". Matthew 28:6

Jesus is alive.  He rose on the third day.  The tomb is empty.  Easter is not about bunnies and egg hunts.  We somehow comfort ourselves in such traditions however this holiday is to celebrate the rising of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He rose from the dead just as he said. What good news for those that believe in Him. This holiday represents our future; where do we go from this life? The Lord promised that whoever believed in Him would not perish but have everlasting life so we rejoice on this day for it is the day our future was established.  So today I thank you Jesus for taking on my transgressions at the cross. 

John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."

Matthew 28:1-10 

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me." (NIV)

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Saturday, March 30, 2013 "The Lord is my Shepherd"

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1.  When a person truly gives their heart to Christ, they surrender their will to His. Salvation comes with full submission, which means the Lord is in control and we are led by Him, not by our own flesh.  We move by the Spirit that dwells within us.  Faith is believing in something we cannot see and trusting our Almighty Father no matter what.  When you walk in His will through obedience, you will experience favor in your life, peace in your soul and joy in your heart.  You will feel complete and whole.  I love the first verse of this Psalm because it summarizes what a true believer's heart is.  Whatever God wants for your life is the best for your life. You know we scheme and plan and map out a whole course of action for our lives without even seeking His counsel then we wonder why we hit so many bumps.  The Lord's plan is effortless.  Let that be your guide.  If something is meant to be, it will be. How many times have you tried to do something and all you faced were obstacles? Did you then see how it was never meant to be? That is because God was blocking it.  However the opposite is so true when it is His will...all pieces fall together in perfect established order.  What I simply need to say is keep your faith with God simple and pure. Innocent and uncomplicated.  Your relationship with Him should be the most important thing to you and when that is in order, all else will follow in its proper place.  To know He has it in His hands is so comforting to me. What the heck do I want or need to be involved for? He tells me when to move so that is good enough for me and I want that to be good enough for you. So trust in the Lord today with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, just like the Good Book tells us in Proverbs 3:5.  And lastly, enjoy this wonderful victorious holiday weekend with those you love and always remember to keep God center. 

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Friday, March 29, 2013 "It Is Finished"

The Death of Jesus

²⁸ Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” ²⁹ A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.³⁰ When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

                                           There is a cross.  
                                           He made a way 
                                           for me because 
                                           of the cross. It is
                where my precious Lord and Savior hung and suffered 
                while nailed to the boards and wearing a crown of thorns.  
                His back tortured by the beating.  Left to be ridiculed and 
                watched as He lie there helplessly dying. And His mother 
                standing nearby heart broken. But Jesus came to fulfill this 
                                           very act so that our 
                                           sins would be forgiven 
                                           and we would not 

                                           perish but have ever-

                                           lasting life for those 

                                           that believed in Him.  

                                           People call it "Good 
                                           Friday" and then ask 
                                           what is so good about 
                                           it?  The crucifixion was  
                                           perhaps the cruelest way  
                                           anyone in history has 
                                           ever died but we as 
                                           believers know the 
                                           ending to this story and 
                                           in 3 nights and in 3 days, 
                                           all would be rejoicing. So 
                                           let the Lord's death remind 
                                           you that the wicked do not 
                                           win. The righteous and holy 
                                           are victorious. For we are 
                                           saved by His blood that 
                                           was shed for us so many 
                                           years ago today.  The stripes
                                           on His back remind us that 
                                           because of that beating, 
                                           we live.  So reflect on His 
                                           sacrifice today for you.  
                                           Honor and glorify Him in 
                                           all you do today.  For the 
                                           cross made a way for you 
                                           and for me and today is the 
                                           day we need to rejoice and 
                                           be glad.  Thank you Jesus 
                                           for the cross. I love You.

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Thursday, March 28, 2013 "There is Power in the Blood of the Passover Lamb"

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord". Romans 8:38-39

"There is power in the blood of the Passover Lamb."  Can you imagine any sweeter words to be woken up to?  I fell asleep on the sofa and when I woke up in a fog as to where I was, I heard these words over and over from the television and it just permeated into my very soul.  Those words being spoken throughout my home.  Did you know it is very important to play praise and worship music in your home? Pray out loud in your home? Have Christian television on in your home?  It blesses and seals the home.  When we watch or listen to something we shouldn't,  that ushers in demons therefore we must guard our home and fill it with the power of the Holy Spirit. People feel it as soon as they enter our home. The peace of the Lord overwhelms them.  It is the Lord's presence. Amen. But those very words were spoken to me by my husband earlier in the week and so they just confirmed the Lord's promise to us that by His stripes we are healed and by the shedding of His blood, we live.  And by our blood covenant with the Son of God, we have the power of Christ in our lives.  So as we reflect this Holy weekend, I wanted to just share a snippet of what my husband wrote on our ministry website. Check it out for we share our weekly bible lessons on the site and they are very educational. So feel free to join in. 

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As the Passover Lamb in the book of Exodus, Chapter 12 foreshadowed the coming of Christ and how He was going to be our Passover Lamb; we know that through His death and resurrection,God's judgement and wrath has passed over us. So as we reflect during this holiest of weeks, may all of His children grasp the love that was shown for us on the cross so that we would have a future of hope and not of eternal damnation. Rebuke any thoughts that you are not worthy for the Word tells us in Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. " Let's give Him all the praise!

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 "He is My Comfort"

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." Psalm 34:18

God is close to us.  He hears our cries.  He knows our pain. Draw yourself close to Him and let the Holy Spirit comfort you.  This life will bring its challenges and anyone who has experienced a loss in their life knows the depth of its pain.  I personally do not know anything harder to overcome than the death of a loved one. The bible tell us  ... " You who are my Comforter^[a] in sorrow, my heart is faint within me". Jeremiah 8:18  How beautiful is that? People suffer from divorce, depression, loneliness, disease, death...and the Lord comes to shield us and eventually heal us.  There is hope in Christ Jesus.  I know right now you may not be able to see it or even believe it and I get that, for I have been where you are. You feel as though you are stuck in a rabbit hole with no light or end in sight. And when it feels you are in your darkest hour alone, He is there! For the Lord God is with you always, right beside you. In fact He is caressing your hair, holding your hand and even carrying you through your toughest days. He is with you each and every step.  You are not alone!  Nothing in your life is of any surprise to Him and if He allowed this to happen, than He has a purpose. We all know death is inevitable and there is no reasoning as to why some people live to 100 while others die hours old. There are just some things we must leave to God and that is where your faith and trust must be exercised. You must trust God in all things. He has ordained your life and has created you for great things. You are beautiful in His sight. And for those that are reading this and know of someone hurting, reach out to them. Encourage them. Offer your hand in prayer. I have witnessed my husband take the hand of a stranger and pray in the middle of a store or restaurant or local park. Wherever the Spirit leads him.  Do not be ashamed of the power of Jesus Christ.  Help another through their time of need. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12... "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Be there for one another.  Let no man withstand his pain alone. And those right now that are suffering and feel no relief....the Lord is with you, He will not leave your side even when you feel alone, He is there. And when you wake up tomorrow, He is there....call unto Him for the bible tells us he will give rest to all who are weary. Rest in Him. Rest in His promise. 

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 "Hope"

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope". Romans 15:13 

There is hope in Christ Jesus. He is with you always.  When we concentrate on what we don't have instead on what we do, we tend to get down.  A life changer for me was when I was taught how to embrace whatever stage of life I was in.  When I was single, I embraced it and did not long to be married and  now that I am married, I embrace in being a wife and do not long for the freedom singleness may bring me. I have learned to rejoice in all times for through my trials, I am being strengthened by His love.  My faith is growing deeper and my light is shining brighter. The Bible tells us to "rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer" (Romans 12:12) and to me they are powerful words of instruction from  my Lord.  I must be grateful always for I am child of God, I must learn to wait upon Him during the storm and be steadfast in my prayers. Having done so I have learned that endurance produces character, and character produces hope.(Romans 5:4)  So it is a full circle of hope. The bible never contradicts itself and look at how it completes itself just with the subject of hope.  Hope is everything to me.  I hope for what I do not see.  I hope for an abundant future filled with joy and love and laughter.  I hope for my loved ones and their lives.  Hope to me is Having One Person Eternally.  My Lord and Savior. My Portion and my Lot. My hope is in Him forever.  It is this time of year where you cannot help but me reminded of the cross and how by His stripes we are healed.(Isaiah 53:5)  He died for you and for me and took our shame on the cross so that we could live in His promises of love, joy, peace, and hope.  Psalm 31:24 tells us to "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD" and that is what we need to do each and every day. And may these words transform your mind and heart so that you can receive the power of the Holy Spirit in your life today and have the hope He desires for you. 

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Monday, March 25, 2013 "Pray in Faith"

² You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. James 4:2

Pray for others.  And pray often.  I tell my husband all the time to pray for me because who else can I know for sure is actually praying for me?  I lift him up every day as well, all my loved ones.  It is important when we pray to thank the Lord for who He is and all He has already done.  Repent from any sins you may be holding on to so you can go to Him with a pure heart.  And then bring your petitions to him. James 4:3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. This tells us to ask within God's will. He knows if we are coming from a selfish mindset so always come with honesty.  I tell God when I am mad, I tell God when I am upset, scared...very important to have an open and honest relationship with God and we can have that through our prayer life.  I love when He says we have not because we asked not because it tells me we can go to Him with anything.  Pray in faith. There is power in prayer.

Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Sunday, March 24, 2013 "It Matters"

However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" -- the things God has prepared for those who love him- Corinthians 2:9

James 1:12 says, "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him".

The scriptures refer to Heaven, our reward.  One day we will hear the Lord say, "well done." Revelations chapter 21 tells us what we can expect.  I have to admit it is all too overwhelming for me. I have a hard time grasping it all so I encourage you to journey through Revelations. The descriptions of mansions and gold streets...just wonderful.  How amazing to know we will be greeted by all the people we met along our Christian walk of life.  Children we taught in Sunday school to the co worker you once shared Jesus with.  Prayerfully your procession of greeters, while entering into heaven, will be a long one for it will show us who the people we touched here on earth.  It matters.  Serving God by ministering to His children matters.  Serving in your local church.  Being a part of a ministry...we are all accountable. No one is exempt. People use work as their excuse not to serve but it is not acceptable to God. Trust me, I speak  from first hand experience.  Everything we do matters.  My friend helped a stranger on the street who was wandering,scared. She could have kept going on her way but she took her time and stopped to assist. The man had dementia and was a missing person but because of her heart for God, she had a heart for that man and saved a life. That is what matters.  Don't let your own busy schedule hurt you later.  That voice gnawing at you to sign up at church is telling you it matters.  We cannot always do what we want to do, we have to do what we are called to do.  For one day we will be met by the angels and once we know our name is in the Book of Life 

and we see the Lord, He will tell us it mattered. Amen.

"He that over cometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels". Revelation 3:5

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Saturday, March 23, 2013 "We Are All Loved by God"

"Instead of trying to change your circumstances, change the way you see 

yourself. Don’t see yourself as untalented, unlovable or unworthy. See yourself 

the way God sees you—blessed, highly favored and deeply loved. As you come 

into agreement with God, you’ll be amazed at how you’ll begin to triumph over 

your circumstances!"-

Joseph Prince

Amen!  There is power in our thoughts and actions.  We can change our mindsets to how God thinks.  Nothing is impossible with God.  He does not make mistakes therefore we are all created in His image for value and purpose. We say our "proclamation" at the end of our church service each week which promises us that we all have worth.  We are highly favored and loved by God.  I used to work in an office with several employees under me and half my job was keeping them motivated, uplifted and happy.  It was exhausting when there were those few that just chose to see everything from a negative view. And negative people always say, "I am not being negative, I am being a realist." Yes, a real negative person!  Tell yourself every morning it is going to be a great day and give it to God.  Thank Him for your mercies and blessings and try to encourage at least two other people each day. Smile to a stranger, thank the people you come across each day.  More than anything, pray with God during your day-keep Him center in your life and you will just begin to see the transformation.  It starts with you.  The Lord wants to bless you immensely so please Him by trusting Him.  He created you as you are. Love Him so that you can love yourself and embrace the life He has given you.  It is then you will triumph in victory. Amen?!

"You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you". Song of Solomon 4:7

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Friday, March 22, 2013 "Do As God Says Not What Man Wants"

"Do unto other as they have done to you".  "Give to receive". 

 "This for that".   "An eye for an eye". 

..... all words of man ..... but these are the words of GOD ........

²¹ Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

²² Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.^{[a] Matthew 18:21-22}

^{Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.} 

^{Romans 12:19}

^{We have all been at the point of boiling mad where we just wanted to take matters into our own hands.  I remember vividly driving home from would be my last day of employment, and right before I made my last turn to my house the Lord spoke to me and said, "vengeance is mine" and I simply replied, "okay".  I never looked back and I never knew why He said what He said but I trusted Him. There are other occasions where I have struggled with someone who hurt me yet never apologized but the Lord would tell me to forgive for they do not know what they do.  Truth is if anyone has hurt you, betrayed you in anyway and has yet to say they are sorry, forgive them in your heart.  The Lord does not expect you to be best friends with them especially without their repentance, but He does expect you to forgive and love like He does.  No where is there biblical doctrine stating the Lord held a grudge against his trespassers.  Therefore those statements above are all hypocritical to God's Word. We can't think or act on those thoughts for they are from evil plotting men who live for this world.  But we are children of God who live in this world but are not of this world (John 15:19) therefore we do not conform to it (Romans 12:2).  So if you have matters of the heart such as anger or pride, take them to the cross and surrender them to the Lord.  If someone has wronged you, do not plot to get "even" but instead give them to the Lord for He will seek justice for the righteous.  We have no better warrior than God Himself. And give because you can, not because the person can give back. In fact, we are give to those that indeed cannot pay back.  Be cheerful givers. And lastly and most importantly, pray for your enemies for the wrath of God is serious for the bible tells us,} And again, "God is angry with the wicked every day" (Psalm 7:11). 

"In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry". Ephesians 4:26

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Thursday, March 21, 2013 "God Keeps His Promises"

¹² And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: ¹³ I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Genesis 9:12-13

God Keeps His Promises!  I don't care how bleak things look for you, He is with you and He is working all things out.  Someone had shared with me that the Lord has so many intricate details to work out in our lives that in most times, it does take time to work it all out for His glory.  We must be patient and trust in Him, always.  It is very important that we continue to praise and worship Him when we are in a valley as much as we do when we are high on a peak.  We all know that being a believer in Christ does not exempt us from suffering therefore the Lord tells us to expect it.  However we can pray for it and prepare for it before the trials even come.  The one word the Lord laid on my heart during our deepest trial was F A I T H.  He spoke it to me, it was written everywhere I looked. I remember I was in line at the bank lobby and was troubled and worrying to myself and I looked up and in a person's office was on a shelf big and tall for me to see FAITH.  And I knew He had it. I would lift up my husband when he couldn't see it, as he did for me.  We are evenly yoked prayer partners, accountability partners, we are partners in Christ and it makes all the difference in the world to us.  So if I could impress upon you one small piece of Godly advice? Get involved with a solid fellowship group of believers.  For we are family, because we share the same father and it is just different from any other relationship you will have.  Read His word and stay on the path and don't give up because you can trust God for His promises are kept and His word is true.  T R U S T   I N   H I M   T O D A Y!

Jeremiah 29:11  ¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.    And remember he is the same God today that spoke those promising words all those years ago. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever". Hebrews 13:8

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 "To Be Sanctified Through Christ"

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

To summarize, sanctification is the same Greek word as holiness, “hagios,” meaning a separation. First, a once-for-all positional separation unto Christ at our salvation. Second, a practical progressive holiness in a believer’s life while awaiting the return of Christ. Third, we will be changed into His perfect likeness—holy, sanctified, and completely separated from the presence of evil. Sanctify them by^[a] the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17 

As a believer our hearts truly do begin to change. We become transformed and things that once thrilled or tempted us no longer appeal to us.  The Lord's love for you and for me and our love for Him takes over worldly desires.  We "separate" ourselves of things past which come in the ways of sin and death. A truly saved person does this without effort and with ease. I watched my husband quit smoking, which was over a 20 year one pack plus a day habit, without a patch, pill or therapy. No side effects, no grouchiness, pure deliverance from the Lord.  His heart changed from inward therefore his outward lifestyle began to reflect God's goodness, not man's filthy habits.  We continue to be sanctified so that we become more and more like Christ.  We die to ourselves and live for Him and through Him.  It is a fascinating biblical topic to study or present to your bible group.  It is yet another amazing, consistent example of the Word's truth for there are scriptures upon scriptures written about this. So it is my prayer for you that you are one with Christ and that everyone you come in contact with knows you are a child of God because of your actions, not because of your words.  For sitting in church pew on Sunday does not make a Christian, nor does us sitting in a garage make us a car.  It is by actions and faith that will draw others to you and want what you have.  And what a privilege and honor it then is to share the most wonderful story of the Lord with another, all to glorify and honor Him.

^"Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work". 

2 Timothy 2:21

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013 "God's Favor on Your Life"

If you want to enjoy the favor of God upon your life, most of us qualify as 

unknown; avoid striving for notoriety  but for humility.  Be about business of 

killing pride in your life.  Work to embrace dependence upon 

Christ in everything rather than self sufficiency.  Work towards obedience and 

openness to the will of God whatever that may be.  He knows there are barriers 

to be removed before true obedience can pave the way for great things to be 

accomplished.  Strive for holiness and purity, for God uses vessels of honor for 

the Master's hands.

"Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;    you surround them with your favor as with a shield". Psalm 5:12

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Monday, March 18, 2013 "You Are More Than a Conqueror Through Christ"

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,^[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord".  Romans 8:38-39

The Lord will meet you right where you are at.  There is nothing you could do to ever separate yourself from God's love for you.  He is ever lasting, never changing.  We are the ones that choose our path. It angers me when someone  blames God for things in their life when it was a direct result of their own doing, not God's. We are the ones that change and turn away from Him; it is never He, it is you and it is me. The free will He gives us allows us to make the decisions we make.  I can only imagine how saddened He gets when He sees us stray and sin and deliberately walk outside His will.  But He does allow us.  I do not live my life in regret but if I did I would certainly regret the wasted years when I defiantly did what I wanted and walked in disobedience for my own selfish desires.  But in time, my life was so destructive and so off balance that I crawled my way back to the Lord and He lifted me up, forgave me and delivered me from all my unrighteousness.  And He can and He will do that for you too.  Do not believe the lies that the enemy would have you believe you are not worthy and you've done too much in your past to be forgiven.  Lies upon lies upon lies.  The Lord tells us to repent and our sins will be washed away as though they never were.  We hold on to our pasts while the Lord sees our future.  He created us with purpose and we all have value.  We need to truly grasp and understand the unmerited gift of grace God has granted us.  Let us bask in His mercy and know that nothing we can do can or say will have Him love us any less. We need to tell ourselves that we are a child of God and are righteous in His sight.  We are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves us. Romans 8:37 and we can all things through He that strengthens us. Phil. 4:13  Declare that in your life today and start living your full potential as God would have you do and give all glory and honor to Him. And may the Lord bless and keep you today and every day. 

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Sunday, March 17, 2013 "The Blessing"

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace."- Numbers 6:24-26

One of my favorite scriptures. It is filled with such promise and hope.  For the Lord loves us so much and with Him for us, who on earth could be against us?  Romans 8:31 Life kicks you in the shins and although we may stumble, we will never fall for the Lord God is with us. Psalm 37:24 There is nothing this world could offer me to make me turn from Jesus.  Everything here is temporal and designed for us to worship it and/or desire it.  "Traps" to ensnare you.  Therefore we must be so prepared in our walk, so well versed and so ready for battle. This world is changing more each day and you can see it right on the news; the talk shows; the conversations; the law changes.  God is becoming less involved and more invisible. Now the atheists want the name of God removed off our money. Like the newsman said, "if you don't like what the money says, you don't have to accept any." Love it.  But we live in the times of gay rights, same sex marriage, teen advocacy, sex prevention, abortion, black rights, women movement....where is God?  Where is His movement?  Where are His people's rights?  We must stand up for Christ...in the workplace, in the home place, in the schools...let's pray for our nation today and let us come together and ask the Lord to forgive those causing such calamity for they do not know what they do. Luke 23:34 But we do know what to do and are made accountable in God's sight for all our actions or lack thereof. We do not have a free pass in this life time as a believer.  We must be more vocal now than ever before. I read this Charles Stanley prayer this morning and found comfort so I pray you do too and may it strengthen your faith and burn your fire for God.  Have a peaceful and victorious Sunday in Him. 

The Blessing

Dear Friend,  May the Father bless you with a growing assurance of His great love for you.  May His grace and mercy fill you with unending peace.  May your heart continually grow tender to the Spirit's leading, and may you rest in the truth that He works all things together for good.  In seasons of adversity and pain, may you be overwhelmed by His presence and protection, and may the companions of health and wisdom be yours in abundance.

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Saturday, March 16, 2013 "The Will of God"

"The Will of God will never lead you where the Grace of God cannot keep you." - Unknown

So often believers are caught up in their busy lives that they fail to stop and self examine.  It is vital to a healthy walk with the Lord. Our relationship with the Lord should be viewed upon as any other relationship in your life.  In fact, it should valued at the highest of standards. I mention it because we are so ready to "work" on our relationship with our spouse; keep communication lines open with our children; mend an issue with a friend yet we take God for granted.  I am not saying every one does but many do.  They think as long as they repent for their sins, their salvation is a lock.  But they miss out on the abundant life now here on earth,the blessings the Lord has for them, the lives they will change through their own trials, the favor He wants to shield them with.  Having a relationship with the Lord means to be in His will for our lives.  We can't do whatever it is we want to do and expect Godly results.  But when we are on His path and fulfilling His purpose for our lives, than lives will be transformed, starting with our own.  And that is His grace and favor.  For we cannot "earn" either one; they are gifts from God to us.  And favor comes from obedience in Him. Obedience is through repentance, love, praise and worship to the King of Kings. Living in God's will is key to a life of peace, joy, graciousness, love, security, tenderness and comfort.  All the things we seek in someone or something in this world but never find; it is because only one true and loving God can grant it for you and He wants you to turn from your life of strife, discord, unbalance, anger, pride....everything that prevents you from walking one with Him in His will...and He wants you to do it today.  Won't you?

Ephesians 5:1-20 

¹ Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children ² and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

³ But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. ⁴ Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. ⁵ For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.^[a] 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. ⁷ Therefore do not be partners with them.
⁸ For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light ⁹ (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) ¹⁰ and find out what pleases the Lord. ¹¹ Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. ¹² It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.¹³ But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. ¹⁴ This is why it is said “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead and Christ will shine on you. ¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, ¹⁶ making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. ¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. ¹⁸ Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,¹⁹ speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, ²⁰ always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.


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