Month: July 2024

Forgiveness

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“For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile- The same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:12-13

Everyone is different and some have done terrible things but whether you are rich or poor, black or white, or young or 99 you matter to God. One sin isn’t blacker than another but sin is sin. He has no favorites but loves everyone the same. He loves you before you are even born and right up till you die. When he said Everyone it was capitalized for a reason. Someone may have murdered and had stolen and committed adultery many times but he didn’t say if you’re good enough you might be saved. He said Everyone Will be saved. The second you call on the Lord, in the blink of your eyes, it is done. He forgives everything and doesn’t even remember it anymore so don’t keep dragging it up. He said, “as far as the east is from the west.” You can go west and never stop. It goes forever. Jesus bled and died and his blood is enough. He wasn’t murdered, but it was an intricate played out plan so that one day when we breathe our last breath we will instantly be in the presence of the Lord, forever. You do not have to be perfect, Jesus did that for you. You will still sin, because nobody’s perfect. Sin hurts you more than it hurts God because it gives a foothold for satan to bring terrible things in your life and it blinds you to Gods goodness. But you will want to walk differently because of all your life could be, and because if you love your savior you’ll want to show it. But it does take faith, believe that you truly are saved and you will please God, knowing that Jesus is enough and you believe it is done. His grace and mercy are extended to you every day and they are more than enough. The more you believe the more exciting life gets here on earth. So let’s bring as much heaven down to earth as we can.

Perfect God

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“…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.” Titus 1:2

God is perfect because he is constantly doing things that speak of his awesome power and omnipotence. If he says he can’t lie and nobody can prove differently, then who could know more? God knows more about everything than we do and he knows what will work in every situation. He knows how to have an awesome and abundant life. Character is proven over time. He has been proving himself for thousands of years over and over again. Have you ever known anyone who would never lie, even a little innocent lie? If every word is true and every fact that happened in his words is true, isn’t that amazing? I see things around me every day that blow me away and billions of people are seeing even more. Just some of the miracles I’ve seen just this year, not to mention for the last thousands of years, are unbelievable but true. Just look at everything around you. Now imagine them just appearing in all their perfect intricacies and abilities. No we didn’t just evolve from dust, and where did the dust evolve from? I know what I’m capable of and I’m not downplaying my abilities but some things I think of just aren’t coming from my brain. There is no way I knew that. I have to much reason to believe God is just what he says he is and believe everything is true.

Overcomes

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“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4

We are extremely special because we have been chosen and called by God. That means we are Gods children and we are royalty. Just as kings and queens have their people all around them we also have our entourage around us. We don’t have to do it on our own anymore. Life can be difficult and challenging and we don’t always feel up for the task but that doesn’t mean we give up. I often feel inadequate because my body just doesn’t do what I ask it to do anymore. But when those times come, and they do all the time, I tell myself that I can do all things with Christ who gives me strength. Then I pray for a little help and God does. It might just be reaching for something just out of my reach or something I don’t really think I can do. But I really hate to ask for help, I like being independent. But then sometimes it’s good to let others help too. To be humble enough to ask. God has really helped me stay independent though. He gives wisdom and perseverance when you just can’t go on. Those in the world don’t understand how great it is to have insider information and help that is always there for you. Someone who loves you so very much and is always a shout away. When you are struggling with a mountain that seems to be right in front of you such as a cancer diagnosis or loss of a job or worse when someone you love dies how can you go on? Gods always there and the answer is just around the corner. He always comes through for you. The world has a lack of hope and strength. And suicide is on the rise especially with younger people. But there is hope and there is an answer for everyone can have that help if they just ask and believe.

I’m Made New

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“…to be made new in the attitude of your mind; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:23-24

When we are born again we are to be changed. We are not meant to be the person we once were. If we don’t change, are we really saved? I once thought I was a Christian, but it did not change how I lived my life. I know so many people who say they are Christians but they still do all the same things they did before they accepted the Lord. They still live as if this world is all there is. The thing about being a child of God is that you know you aren’t apart of this world but are made for greater things. You want to be just like your dad. He is Holy and Righteous so you should also want to be holy and righteous. On our own we can’t be, but with God in us all things are possible and being holy is one of them. He gives us a new heart. This heart changes us making us want to do everything differently. First we want to live up to his commandments. To always do the next right thing. You want to live as Jesus did. You are continually asking yourself if God would be happy with your actions or not. I don’t ever want to be separated from my father ever again and I could never knowingly hurt him. The very last thing I ever want to hear is, “depart from me, I never knew you.” I do a lot of things that most people don’t do. Not because I have to, but because I really want to make my daddy proud of me. All these other people may be in heaven one day with me but that’s up to God and not me. I’m a perfectionist, I know I’ll never be perfect but that won’t stop me from trying. That also means that I want everything God has for me in this life and I’m willing to work for it even if I don’t have to. I know I can’t do anything to make God love me anymore than he already does but I still want to be new. I look at a worm versus a butterfly and say which would I rather be? They both get by in life but one is more pleasant to be around than the other. So ask yourself what do I really want to be? Well I can be all that I can be with Gods help or just good enough to get by?

Super God

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“For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but the will of him who sent me.” John 6:38

We were all created to do this will of God. Jesus was the only man who ever lived who was perfect and he knew how important it was to keep his eyes on his father. He had a very strong relationship with his father because he had always been with him and knew him intimately. He knew he had the power to do everything to complete his task. It would not be easy but his father was strengthening him. This week was nurses appreciation week at my care home and everyone wore super hero t-shirts to celebrate how awesome are nurses are. So many so-called imaginary heroes but only one can claim the prize and that is our savior Jesus Christ. I was excited to see one nurse wore a Jesus is risen T-shirt. For he is truly the only one who has always been there for us and always will be. He gave his very last breath so we didn’t have to die Nobody would do that willingly and with no regrets. And one day we will be thanking him forever in paradise..