This is a must see movie! God can use anyone!
We will make plans to go as a group. Do note that it is a movie Rated R… Yup the title is Machine Gun Preacher!
What are you believing God for?
This is an article by Al Thomas and I found it so encouraging! It deserves to be e-posted and shared. I hope this prompts you to began to believe God for ANYTHING! He is able! Enjoy!
How to Believe God for Anything: by Al Thomas
Make Sure You are Believing God for Anything
I mean anything. Believing Christians are happy people. They are active in their faith, hence happy that they know something is going on the Spirit. They can’t see it yet, perhaps, or even sense it in any way, but they know that God is working on their issue(s).
Remember when you would laugh in the Spirit? Remember how often you sensed the manifold presence of God? He is still on the throne and He is still reaching out to you. “Come unto Me,” He said (Matthew 11:28-30), “and I will give you rest.” Many Believers have the feeling, “Boy, do I need a vacation…” but really need a fresh touch from Heaven.
Many years ago, God shipped me from California to Wisconsin to plant a church. Shortly thereafter, He said, “Buy a house.” I had no money and was puzzled at God. But I did something…
Walk Toward Your Answer, Be Active in Your Faith
To do something good (like acting out your faith), you actually have to do something. Faith is a verb, it is active. Hebrews 11:1-3 says: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Most of the time we can’t see what we are praying for, but “in and with the eyes of faith” they can be obtained. So I figured – to get a house I have to pick one out.
Act Like He is Personally Working on Your Problem
Make it personal. I started to look at houses. I decided to look for a nice house. Not something outrageous or out of our budget but something I knew would be good for my family. After I found the house I went to a realtor and explained my situation and, to my amazement, he worked everything out in that one week. A few letters of recommendation, a couple of phone calls and, as we were getting ready to leave his office one day, he said, “OK, at closing you’ll need about $4,000.” I just said, “No problem,” and walked out. I was floating on air, knowing I was going to get the house… not giving one thought to the upcoming payment of $4,000.
Pray, Believe and Listen. Don’t Waver in Your Faith – Increase it
You can pray all you want, but if you don’t have faith, nothing will happen. If you don’t feel you have the faith for what you are seeking God for increase your faith. This is Biblical and very smart. Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” The disciples of Jesus asked Him, “(Lord), increase our faith” (Luke 17:5). You can never over-faith it with God.
Look, you want your prayers answered? Be a faith lover. Study Hebrews 11 over and over and over again. Read it, memorize it. The first thing you do in the morning is to read the Word. Not the paper. Not after you brush your teeth. Read His Word first! Our faith is called “most holy” (Jude 20). Be a holy faith person!
Confused? Don’t Be, Listen and He Will Speak to You
Within a few days, it started to dawn on me, I need $4,000 in about five weeks. What should I do? I knew I had the faith, but needed to hear from God. God wants us involved in working with Him; He doesn’t want us to sit and do nothing. Ask Him what He would have you do. Sometimes it is nothing and faith does all the work, but usually He wants to get us personally (or others) involved.
One night I went to pray and felt something ready to burst within me. As soon as I got on my knees (before I could open my mouth to say anything) God showed me a face. It was so clear, like I could touch it. He showed me a pastor/businessman who lived in California. I had only met him once. He wasn’t a friend, just an acquaintance. God said, “Write him a letter and tell Him I told you he would give you the $4,000 as a love gift for the house.”
I wrote, he gave, and we bought the house. I’m not saying to write people and ask for money. God personally instructed me to do it and it never happened like that again. The point is ask, listen and obey. I was a babe then and have grown in faith. Now it’s time for you to grow. Have a faith adventure. Think of the Holy Spirit, the dove, hovering over you and in you.
A Dove is Making a Nest in Your Spirit – Ask for Anything
“Trust” was three feet from my front door. Each day I would see this dove bringing nest materials to the tree, disappearing within and creating a safe basket for the soon-to-come eggs. She would carry small twigs, hay and even pieces of trash for the nest. A few weeks passed, and one day we could see two eggs in the nest. The dove would spend most of its time sitting on the nest gently protecting the eggs and we knew not to get too close or we would receive the wrath of the dove.
As I watched this birthing unfold, I sensed that there were many people who felt that nothing was happening in their walk with God. But, unbeknownst to them, the Spirit (like a dove) is building a nest for something new to come forth. The nest was made of seemingly worthless materials (trash), but God was designing a miracle to come forth in the very environment that people were trying to escape from. Sometimes it is a mistake to run from circumstances. God is building something around and in you to bring forth a new thing in the Spirit.
Shortly, the eggs hatched and two cream-colored chicks came forth. God desires to hatch something in many people. It is so very important for you to refrain from complaining or murmuring about your circumstances (see 1 Corinthians 10:10). It is accomplishing nothing except bringing further discouragement. God is doing something in your life. You may not see it or understand it right now, but if you become still (see Psalm 46:10) and resist commenting on your circumstances and start praising Him by faith, something wonderful will take place: The birthing of something new will come forth.
Some of you have experienced a great loss. God will draw near you. He will comfort you. Do not dwell on that loss to the point of letting it rule your life. You are still here and that means God still wants to use you. He wants you to trust Him every day and be a part of helping others. Some who have lost loved ones feel so devastated that they wonder if they can go on. You can! One day you will see that loved one again; dwell on that (Acts 24:15). In the mean time, get busy helping and encouraging others.Those baby chicks grew and, with a little encouragement from the mother, flew way and started their own life. For many, this is a season where God has planted something deep within them and what they see in the natural appears to be trashy circumstances (God’s nest). But, hold on, the Holy Spirit is simply sitting on it, waiting for just the right time, and then the sound of eggs cracking open and new birth cracking forth! Start praising Him for the nest around you. Now you’re believing God for anything!
Al Thomas Celebrating His Life Ministries
re-posted by Pastor Deborah Bush
Great e-mail
Occasionally I get some wonderful email that will cause me to pause and truly tear up! This is one such email! Our God is such a faithful father! Grab tissues . . . fair warning!!!
Isaiah 65:24
This is a story written by a doctor who worked in Africa. 
One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in spite of all we could do, she died, leaving us with a tiny, premature baby and a crying two-year-old daughter. We would have difficulty keeping the baby alive; as we had no incubator (we had no electricity to run an incubator). We also had no special feeding facilities. Although we lived on the equator, nights were often chilly with treacherous drafts. One student midwife went for the box we had for such babies and the cotton wool that the baby would be wrapped in. Another went to stoke up the fire and fill a hot water bottle. She came back shortly in distress to tell me that in filling the bottle, it had burst (rubber perishes easily in tropical climates).. ’And it is our last hot water bottle!’ she exclaimed. As in the West, it is no good crying over spilled milk, so in Central Africa it might be considered no good crying over burst water bottles. They do not grow on trees, and there are no drugstores down forest pathways. ‘All right,’ I said, ‘put the baby as near the fire as you safely can, and sleep between the baby and the door to keep it free from drafts Your job is to keep the baby warm.’
The following noon, as I did most days, I went to have prayers with any of the orphanage children who chose to gather with me. I gave the youngsters various suggestions of things to pray about and told them about the tiny baby. I explained our problem about keeping the baby warm enough,mentioning the hot water bottle, and that the baby could so easily die if it got chills. I also told them of the two-year-old sister, crying because her mother had died. During prayer time, one ten -year-old girl, Ruth, prayed with the usual blunt conciseness of our African children. ‘Please, God’ she prayed, ‘Send us a hot water bottle today It’ll be no good tomorrow, God, as the baby will be dead, so please send it this afternoon.’
While I gasped inwardly at the audacity of the prayer, she added, ‘And while You are about it, would You please send a dolly for the little girl so she’ll know You really love her?’ As often with children’s prayers, I was put on the spot. Could I honestly say ‘Amen?’ I just did not believe that God could do this. Oh, yes, I know that He can do everything; the Bible says so. But there are limits, aren’t there? The only way God could answer this particular prayer would be by sending me a parcel from the homeland.I had been in Africa for almost four years at that time, and I had never, ever, received a parcel from home. Anyway, if anyone did send me a parcel, who would put in a hot water bottle? I lived on the equator!
Halfway through the afternoon, while I was teaching in the nurses’ training school, a message was sent that there was a car at my front door. By the time I reached home, the car had gone, but there on the verandah was a large 22-pound parcel. I felt tears pricking my eyes. I could not open the parcel alone, so I sent for the orphanage children.. Together we pulled off the string, carefully undoing each knot. We folded the paper, taking care not to tear it unduly Excitement was mounting. Some thirty or forty pairs of eyes were focused on the large cardboard box. From the top, I lifted out brightly-colored, knitted jerseys. Eyes sparkled as I gave them out. Then there were the knitted bandages for the leprosy patients, and the children looked a little bored.. Then came a box of mixed raisins and sultanas – that would make a batch of buns for the weekend.
Then, as I put my hand in again, I felt the…..could it really be? I grasped it and pulled it out. Yes, a brand new, rubber hot water bottle. I cried. I had not asked God to send it; I had not truly believed that He could. Ruth was in the front row of the children. She rushed forward, crying out, ‘If God has sent the bottle, He must have sent the dolly, too!’ Rummaging down to the bottom of the box, she pulled out the small, beautifully-dressed dolly. Her eyes shone! She had never doubted! Looking up at me, she asked, ‘Can I go over with you and give this dolly to that little girl, so she’ll know that Jesus really loves her?’ ’Of course,’ I replied!
That parcel had been on the way for five whole months, packed up by my former Sunday school class, whose leader had heard and obeyed God’s prompting to send a hot water bottle, even to the equator. And one of the girls had put in a dolly for an African child – five months before, in answer to the believing prayer of a ten-year-old to bring it ‘that afternoon.’
‘Before they call, I will answer.’ (Isaiah 65:24)
God has our answer already on the way! Just believe and expect him to show up!
posted by Pastor Deborah 9/01/2010
Researchers Find that Believers with God
on Their Mind Experience Less Distress
by Teresa Neumann
“Thinking about religion makes you calm under fire. It makes you less distressed when you’ve made an error. We think this can help us understand some of the really interesting findings about people who are religious. Although not unequivocal, there is some evidence that religious people live longer and they tend to be happier and healthier.”
A news release from the Association of Psychological Science reports that thinking about God may make you less upset about making errors, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. Notes the release: “The researchers measured brain waves for a particular kind of distress-response while participants made mistakes on a test. Those who had been prepared with religious thoughts had a less prominent response to mistakes than those who hadn’t.”
“Eighty-five percent of the world has some sort of religious beliefs,” says Michael Inzlicht, who co-wrote the study with Alexa Tullett, both at the University of Toronto Scarborough. “I think it behooves us as psychologists to study why people have these beliefs; exploring what functions, if any, they may serve.” (Photo by: Deborah Bush)
The report continues: “With two experiments, the researchers showed that when people think about religion and God, their brains respond differently—in a way that lets them take setbacks in stride and react with less distress to anxiety-provoking mistakes. Participants either wrote about religion or did a scrambled word task that included religion and God-related words. Then the researchers recorded their brain activity as they completed a computerized task—one that was chosen because it has a high rate of errors. The results showed that when people were primed to think about religion and God, either consciously or unconsciously, brain activity decreases in areas consistent with the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), an area associated with a number of things.
“Interestingly, atheists reacted differently; when they were unconsciously primed with God-related ideas, their ACC increased its activity. The researchers suggest that for religious people, thinking about God may provide a way of ordering the world and explaining apparently random events and thus reduce their feelings of distress. In contrast, for atheists, thoughts of God may contradict the meaning systems they embrace and thus cause them more distress.
“Thinking about religion makes you calm under fire. It makes you less distressed when you’ve made an error,” says Inzlicht. “We think this can help us understand some of the really interesting findings about people who are religious. Although not unequivocal, there is some evidence that religious people live longer and they tend to be happier and healthier.
posted by Pastor Deborah 8/24/2010
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FASTING TIPS
Many of us are planning a time of fasting to prepare for reaching the harvest. Here are some tips on fasting that might be helpful.
Deciding the length of your fast
* What type of fast are you planning? If you are planning to limit your liquid intake to water, it is important not to fast for more than 1 or 2 days without medical supervision. If you will be drinking juice and water, a longer duration may be considered.
* Have you fasted before? It is wise to start with a shorter period of time and work up to fasting for longer durations.
* Consider your schedule and obligations. If you are planning an extended fast, it is better to fast on days when you don’t have high-energy obligations, like speaking to a large crowd or participating in an exercise class.
* Plan fasts for times when other people will not be inconvenienced by your dietary restrictions. For example, it is not wise to fast on Thanksgiving Day when the family has traveled long distances to fellowship together!
Plan fasts on days where you can spend quality time praying and being with your Savior.
Get Time Alone
Taking care of a church, business or family can make constant demands on your time. Time alone can become a rare privilege but the busier you are the more you need solitude. Your ministry, company or family will survive a few hours without you. Christ got alone each day to recharge. In the midst of constant demands, He made the time for solitude and prayer.
Read the Bible
Channel surfing is the furthest thing from a spiritual high. With each click of the remote, inner emptiness grows. In that state, it becomes exceedingly difficult to read the Bible. Yet, the words of the Bible are spiritual food that recharge our spirit and stir our faith. Psalms are great if you are going through hard times. Ephesians, Philippians, James, and Colossians are great for practical guidance. During your fast, make it a discipline to read the Bible each day.
Meditate
Many Christians, in North America, consider meditation a pagan practice. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in his law he meditates day and night (Psalm 1:2). Meditation is a mental exercise where you take control of your thought life through focusing on a single thought or deep relaxed breathing. If you are distracted by sounds that cannot be silenced, use some earplugs. Do not fight with your thinking; just let it go and return to focusing on the one single thought. Stay aware of your breathing and the tension in your body. Breathe deeply and try to relax your muscles. If you can spend 20 minutes of time in meditation each day, you will be more at peace throughout the day. Here are some examples of thoughts to meditate on: I am loved by God. I have been forgiven for my sin. God is with me. If you lie on a bed, you will most likely fall asleep. Sitting upright in a chair is good. I prefer kneeling on a cushion and leaning over a chair or my bed as in a position of prayer.
Do A Spiritual House Cleaning
The Bible states that there is a war between light and darkness; that Satan is alive and active on planet Earth and to be aware of his schemes. Get right with God, you have to repent of all the sinful stuff in your life. Remove anything in your life that is an insult to God. If you are fasting because you want the best from God, remember that He is a jealous God and will have no other idols before Him.
Have a Conversation with the LORD
Conversations are two way streets. One talks and listens. During your fasting time talk to the Lord and listen for His voice as well. Pay attention to the insights you receive from His word. God desires a closer relationship with you. Use this time to nurture your relationship with the Lord.
posted 7/18/2010
Lord, do you not care if we drown?
Have you seen the news lately? If you were prone to depression, I would advise against it! “Oil Spill in the Gulf,” “California 0 Cash Balance,” “Depressed Father Kills Son Then Self” and the headlines go on and on. The world we live in is so broken. If we only fill our eyes and minds with images and stories from the “world,” we can easily slip into a hopeless mode, a faithless existence. Paralyzed by what we see, hear, and feel.
At times like these, I am reminded of the disciples and their constant struggle with faith. They walked with Jesus, had his physical presence with them and yet they too struggled with situations around them. Time and time again Jesus proved just who he was and how faithful he is. When the disciples were challenged to feed thousands and the lack of their earthly resources was evident, “Lord a years wages will not get enough for even one to have a bite!” Jesus took what was offered, the lunch of a child, blessed it and multiplied it to feed thousands!
The disciples were in the boat and a sudden storm arose. Waves crashing over the bow, the vessel tossing from side to side, and Jesus, King of all creation is asleep! “Lord do you not care if we drown?!” They have seen him do miracles. They have witnessed time and time again his power. Did they forget? The Lord rises, stands at the bow and commands, “Peace be still.” Instantly the wind and the waves settle.
We are so like the disciples! We can become so focused on our lack of resources that we miss the provision and the provider. We become so focused on the wind and waves that we forget; we are friends with the Lord of all creation! In each situation, the disciples turned to the Lord for solutions, for intervention. 2010 is no different. Pray to the Lord for his solutions. Give him the offering of your obedience and see what changes he can bring about! You will not drown as long as you are holding his hand!
Posted by Pastor Bush 6/16, 2010
The Price of Socks 
He was a pleasant, gray haired man. The years of struggle were very evident on his face, worn and leathery. His plight did not seem to hamper his enthusiasm for life.
As he extended his hand, “My name is Joe. Nice to meet ‘cha.” The smile on his face spread from ear to ear. “Can I help you unload?”
This was the first resident we encountered at the homeless shelter. Helpful, friendly and outgoing, this was Joe. Joe has two teenage boys and they all live at the shelter. Who knows how they ended up there. He did not share his story with me.
As we brought the tubs of donated items into the shelter, he asked a simple question. “Pastor, did you happen to bring any socks?” Socks…. something we all take for granted. I have at least twenty different pair in my dresser. I never really thought about my socks. I have hiking socks, crew socks, dress socks, and slipper socks. All colors, styles and materials are represented in my dresser drawer. Joe needed socks.
At that moment I would have spent my last dime to get the man some socks! I just happened to remember seeing four pair of men’s athletic socks in a tub as we were packing up to go to the shelter. God knew Joe. God knew he need socks and he used his people to supply that need. I will never forget the smile on Joe’s face when I was able to say, “Yes, Joe we brought socks!”
What a privilege to be used by God! Every believer has the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus. God chooses to use us to accomplish his plans here on the earth. You are the one! You have the power of his grace to feed the hungry, to lift up the down cast, to extend a hand of friendship to the lonely, to be a visible Jesus in this world.
Remember in his prayer Jesus said, “As you sent me, I send them.” (John 17:18) You are sent by God into a hurting world to make a difference. Look for ways to do that. You will be surprised at times by how little it takes to be an ambassador for the Lord. Socks, six pair for five bucks.
posted by Pastor Deborah 5/24/2010
What moves you? revelation song
Have you ever been over taken by emotion? Occasionally, we run into something that moves us to tears or fills us with sudden joy. These unexpected moments in time can be viewed as interruptions in our day, minor annoyances that hamper an already over taxed “to do” list. Today such a moment occurred in my day. I was answering emails when I happened upon a Tangle.com video. As I watched and listened, I could envision the throne room of God. My heart longs for the moment when my savior and I are face to face. Are you ready for that meeting? Scripture says that we will all face judgment. We all must stand before the Lord and give an account of all said and done while we were in our physical body. This is the moment when the Lord will say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Are you making your time count? Are you serving Him with all you are? What can you do better? Take a moment, watch the video (click the title) and ask Him what to do next!
Posted By Pastor Deborah 4/27/10
The TAKE2 Principle 
I remember when my boys were little. They took such pride in being able to do things by themselves. Every task accomplished was a victory for them. Tying their own shoes, buttoning their shirts, even choosing what to wear became an event. This is all well and good until Mom is in a rush! Waiting for a three year old to ties shoes seems to take an eternity! Their little fingers just cannot manage the speed and dexterity of Mom’s “let’s get going” enthusiasm. Spoken with patience at first, “Come on honey let’s hurry up.” Soon gives way to, “Here, let me help you.”
And then, we hear it… “NO! I CAN DO IT MYSELF!” When screamed from a frustrated three year old we are taken by surprise. Such determination, such resolve such boldness comes from such a little person. For a moment, just a moment, we back off and let them try again. However, if we are to get to the appointment on time adult help is needed!
At times, we adults are still three year olds. We want to do everything by ourselves. We eat alone. Go to church alone. Visit people alone. We don’t ask for help or partners. The song “All By Myself” seems to be playing somewhere in the background of our lives. Remember, God does not want us to be exclusive but inclusive. When God first made man He said, “It is not good for man to be alone.”
We need each other. We are designed for community, friendship, and strong bonds.
The Bible has many examples of how pairs are advantageous.
When Jesus was training the disciples, he sent them out in pairs. In Luke 10:1 “After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.” In the book of Ecclesiastes 4:10 “If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” It would seem that the Lord is trying to get his people to practice the TAKE 2 principle.
The TAKE 2 principle is simple. Whenever you go anywhere or do anything, take two – yourself, and someone else. The Church is a great place to practice this idea. Going to Sunday service…take 2. Going to walk the talk on Thursday…take 2. Going to shake hands with a new visitor at church…take 2. Get the point? “I can do it myself” does not fit with God’s idea of community. Start today. What are you doing today where you can practice the take 2 principle?
Posted April 20, 2010 Pastor Deborah
Devil Food posted April 12, 2010 Pastor Deborah 
We can all feel an awful lot like this poor little bird. Just sitting; minding our own business when… POW! The enemy comes and bites us right in the behind or worse yet swallows us entirely! What happened?
The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 5:8 “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
You do have an enemy and he wants to destroy you! Just like this little bird we can be devil food if we are not vigilant. Read the Word, pray and fellowship with other believers! JUST LIKE THIS LITTLE BIRD YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN WINGS! Jesus Christ has redeemed you! In all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37” Spread your wings and fly! Posted April 12, 2010
Christian-Friendly Movie Letters to God Debuts in Theaters this Weekend
Original Article by Aimee Herd (Apr 9, 2010) re-posted By Deborah B. Bush 4-9-10
“…the most important thing is that if we want these studios to get better at their craft, we need to support their efforts. In medieval times, artists in the church had patrons who supported them in their art. Today ticket-buyers take the place of patrons.”
Have you been waiting for a movie to come to theaters that doesn’t ridicule Christians, or mock family values? …A film that portrays genuine Believers in a positive light, while honestly depicting the sometimes difficult journey of life?
This weekend, your wait is over as Letters to God debuts in selected theaters throughout the US.
Based on a true story, Letters to God—directed by one of the Fireproof producers—is about a young boy (Tyler), his battle with cancer, and the letters he writes and actually mails to God. The letters themselves present an interesting challenge for the post office, and soon a postal worker (Brady) is caught up in Tyler’s story, and how to answer the boy’s correspondence.
Says writer Marc Newman, in a Christian Post report, “Letters to God has a lot of talk about Jesus. People openly pray in this film, discuss death, and rejoice in their lives.”
Addressing the perception that sometimes Christian films seem to be substandard in acting, writing and production, Newman notes, “…the most important thing is that if we want these studios to get better at their craft, we need to support their efforts. In medieval times, artists in the Church had patrons who supported them in their art. Today ticket-buyers take the place of patrons. In this case, you literally get what you pay for. So this weekend you can choose to support Clash of the Titans a terribly-plotted remake of a cheesy film from the 80s with some great visuals but not much else. Or you can take your family to a little film that will challenge the way they choose to deal with adversity and that will help them to reach out to others. Don’t “release the Kraken”—see Letters to God.”
Source: Marc Newman – Christian Post
Posted by Pastor Deborah on 4-8-10
People are a lot like herding animals. We really don’t want to be alone. We all like to belong, to be a part of something greater than ourselves. When we say yes to Jesus we become sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters in the body of Christ. Our family increases and we become a part of something much larger than ourselves. It is a great feeling to know that we are not alone and we have a purpose. Each one of us are placed here on Earth to serve God, to bring Him glory and to proclaim His love to all mankind! So how are YOU doing this? Are you serving the Lord? Are you honoring him in your life? Do you reach out to others in love? Are you concerned and moved by the things God cares about? Serving Him can be so simple. Just a smile or an invitation to church can mean the difference in someone’s life. Send a card or make a phone call to someone struggling. Be the hands and feet of the Lord and just watch and see how God will use your “little’ gesture to bring BIG changes! You have to start somewhere and sometime. Start here and now! Serve God, be His ambassador make a difference in this World right now!
Earlier Posts from Pastor Deborah Below:
It has begun… the mad dash to Easter. Baskets, bunnies and chocolate abound in every store! Their presence is enough to produce a case of Spring Fever! We long for the newness of spring. Budding trees, blossoming flowers and warm breezes seem to fill our thoughts. Oh, to shed the drudgery of winter! We want warmth, growth and life!
All of this is found in Easter, not the commercial Easter; but the Easter we find in the Gospels! In John 3:16, we hear that, “God loves us so much that he sent His son that WHOEVER believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” What a love he has for us! What warmth should fill your soul at the thought that God sent his one and only son just for you!
And even more than His coming, he laid down his life for us! I Corinthians 15:3,4 “that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures”
In his resurrection we find life! What joy to know that Jesus paid it all! The whole debt that I owed to God for disobedience to his will has been covered! Easter brings joy; life and a new found willingness to serve Jesus out of gratitude for what the Lord has done! This Easter, look past the bunnies, baskets and chocolate. Look to eternity. Where do you see yourself? Are you in the presence of Christ? Have you said yes to him? Do you serve him with all your heart soul and mind? Commit yourself to Jesus today. He gave his life for you; give yours to him. All you need to do is ask.
“I come to you in prayer asking for the forgiveness of
my Sins. I confess with my mouth and believe with my
heart that Jesus is your Son, And that he died on the
Cross at Calvary that I might be forgiven and have
Eternal Life. Father, I believe that Jesus rose from the dead
and I ask you right now to come in to my life and be my Lord and
Savior. I repent of my Sins and will Worship you all the
day’s of my Life!. Because your word is truth, I confess
with my mouth that I am Born Again and Cleansed
by the Blood of Jesus! In Jesus Name, Amen.
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