***Not just grace, but AMAZING GRACE.*** Grace is forgiveness, not condemning a wrong suffered. It's turning a blind eye to a small indiscretion, overlooking a mistake, not placing blame and shame. Amazing Grace is GOD'S undeserved favor. Not just turning a blind eye to sin, but looking straight at the little lie, the bad temper, the slip of the tongue, the gossip, the bullying, the hurtful thoughts, and the unforgivable behavior and saying " I love you so much that I'll give my life for you. I'm going to wipe away all the garbage from your life and let you start over brand new. In fact, come on up here with me. I want everyone to see that I'm not ashamed of you, but I'm proud of you. I want to be seen with you. I love you. I forgive you. Come walk with me."
With Love,
God
And this is not just grace, but AMAZING GRACE.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Not just grace...AMAZING GRACE
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Your Word says...
Single Women
1 Corinthians 11:9 "Woman was made for man"
This is what the Word of God says. If his word is true and "He is not a man that He should lie"(Numbers 29:13, then stand on His word and remind the Lord that He said you were made for a man. There is someone who will think you are wonderful and will treat you with love and kindness.
Stand on the Word of God and trust in Him to deliver. He watches over His word to see that it is performed. Jeremiah 1:12 You don't have to worry about a thing. He will do what He promises.
You can say, Lord, your Word says that I was made for someone. I am asking that you will bring us together so that I can be with the person who I was made for.
Single Men
"A man who finds a wife, finds a treasure and he receives favor from the Lord." Proverbs 18:22
The Word of God encourages you to find a wife.
"For this reason shall a man leave his mother and father and cling to his wife" Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31, Matthew 19:5, Mark 10:7 God is saying that you have a right to strike out on your own and build your own family. This is in the Old and in the New Testament. There is a woman for you. Pray, seek - God is for you. He has promised that there is a wife for you and He doesn't go back on His promises.
As you search for your spouse remember that
"Love is patient,
Love is kind,
It does not envy,
It does not boast,
It is not proud,
It does not dishonor others,
It is not self seeking
It is not easily angered,
It keeps no record of wrongs,
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth,
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres
Love never fails."
1 Corinthians 13
Look for these qualities in your love. It will never fail.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Greater is He who is in you. ...
"Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. " 1 John 4:4
We often feel compelled to eat, say, or do something that isn't going to be good for us in the end. The bible says,"resist the devil and he will run from you. " For those of you who have trouble with the knowledge that demons exist, Jesus spoke more about them than anyone snd he "isn't a man that he should lie". He warned us that the devil and his cohorts exist to build the kingdom of hell and to tear down the people of God. He was kicked out of heaven for attempting a coupe de tat. Here's a little something to chew on. The man from Gaderenes, was called legion because of the 2000 demons who lived in and controlled him. He broke chains that people used to bind him, and he scratched and tore himself. He was frightful, wild, and uncontrollable, yet when Jesus came to his area, the human in him ran out to be saved. The demons couldn't keep the man from running to Jesus for help. They cried out in fear when the man went to Jesus and they were cast out of him. The God in you is greater than the enemy. Resist the words, thoughts, and action s that you feel tempted to do. (Especially eating too much food). The devil will run from you. THE POWER IN YOU IS GREATER. Stick with HIM 💒 and you will win. 😈🔦😱🏃💒🙌🙏☝💪🏆
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Preparing you for greater
Joseph knew for decades that God had something great for him. He never let go of the dreams that God had given him as a young boy. The dreams carried him through betrayal, separation from his father, slavery, prison and abuse. His time for blessing had not yet come. When his time did come, his elevation was unstoppable and greater than he could imagine. God's promise for your life is real and true. You may feel as though you are in the midst of trouble. You may feel betrayed, abused and alone. Even if your struggle is just tiresome, remember that God's plan for your life is real. It's all in the timing. Trust the Lord. Stand strong. Endure. Hang in there. Timing is everything. If a cake is taken out too soon, it's not good. If a cake is left in too long, it's not good. Your time is coming. Keep fighting the good fight. You are being prepared for greater.