Seeing what God Sees

What happens when you find yourself so weighed down by guilt that it becomes difficult to see the big picture?  Sometimes, we may ask God how come He loves us the way that He does and is always ready to forgive and restore.  If we look to our relationship with Jesus as a marriage (as illustrated throughout the New Testament), we may find some insight.

One of the things that is needed for a marriage to truly last is that both bride and groom must be able to find the qualities and features that ATTRACT them to one another despite their actions.  This is also something we demonstrate (or should, at least) to our children as they are being raised.  From a spiritual standpoint, the reason that God is able to love us, even though we still struggle with sin everyday, is because He sees something that is ATTRACTIVE!  

What is it you may ask?  It is His breath of life He gave each person.  It is His Holy Spirit that He freely offers to all who accept His Son, Jesus, as Lord and Savior.  It is the fact that, out of ALL creation, He took the time to FORM, MOLD, and SHAPE us in His IMAGE and LIKENESS!  It is important for us to look to the Word of God and pray in the Holy Ghost (in Jesus' name) so that He can change the way we view ourselves in the valleys of sin.

Keep this important nugget of wisdom in your mind and pray that it may flow into the deepest chambers of your heart!

Ordered Steps

Today, my mother-in-law and I celebrated our birthday (which is on the same day!) at my house. She has been very ill for a number of years before I met and married my wife and I could not help but notice her faith and devotion to the Lord, Jesus Christ. She has been determined to have both of our families together for quite some time and each of us were excited and elated to share such a wonder occasion together.

We partook off both regular food and SPIRITUAL food (sharing song, Scripture, and communion). After taking communion as a family, I said these words to my mother-in-law:

- God does not promise us a life free of pain, but He does promise that His grace is sufficient for us

- God does not promise us a life free of problems, but He does promise never to leave us nor forsake us

- God does not promise us that our enemies will be smaller than us, but He does promise that greater is He that's in us, than they that are in the world!

Beloved, take a moment out of your life to ask the Lord to direct your steps...He won't lead you wrong!

Throne Of Grace Full Of Mercy

As born again Christian's we have been given the humble privilege to come before a Throne Of Grace and make our requests know to God. Thank God that Throne is not a Throne of Judgement, but a Throne Of Grace full of mercy.

Throne Of Grace

Thank God that He has given us right (permission) to come boldly before a Throne Of Grace and not a throne of condemnation.

For the Lord is Good

Happy New Year

May 2009 bring you blessings, favor and abundant life in Christ.
Happy New Year!!!