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Archive for December, 2008
Merry Christmas
Dec 24th
FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN, UNTO US A CHILD IS GIVEN; AND THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE ON HIS SHOULDER, AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL, COUNSELOR THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEASE. ISAIAH 9:6 *NKJV
As we celebrate this day let us not lose sight of the first Christmas present ever given, that being God giving us His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to dwell with us!
So let us not get lost in all the hustle and bustle of this time of year. Instead, let us be mindful of all our blessings, and share the Christmas Spirit with others. Remembering:
THE GREATEST Gift
The greatest gift at Christmas time
Is one we all may give -
A friendly smile that helps to make
Life easier to live.
A kindly thought, a helping hand,
To show someone we care
And let them know how much it means
For us to have them here.
The greatest gift at Christmastime
Costs not a lot to buy -
It’s being a good neighbor
As days and months go by:
It’s offering a shoulder
When someone needs a lift,
And so I pray this Christmas Day
That this may be your gift!
Poet, Grace E. Easley
May you have a Very Merry Christmas, and a Wonderful New Year!
Never lose hope when you pray.
Dec 23rd
ASK AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU; SEEK, AND YOU WILL FIND; KNOCK, AND IT WILL BE OPENED TO YOU. LUKE 11:9-10 *NKJV
Those are the words of our Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus also said, “IF YOU ABIDE IN ME, AND MY WORDS ABIDE IN YOU, YOU WILL ASK WHAT YOU DESIRE, AND IT SHALL BE DONE FOR YOU.” JOHN 15:7
Now these verses do not mean that everything we may ask for will be given to us, but do mean that if it is God’s Will for us it will happen! After all we may ask for something that would hurt us in the end, for we have no way of knowing the future.
Therefore when you pray do not be afraid to ask God for something that you desire, knowing that He who knows all is looking out for you. For God has said: THEN YOU WILL CALL UPON ME AND COME AND PRAY TO ME, AND I WILL LISTEN TO YOU. YOU WILL SEEK ME AND FIND ME WHEN YOU SEEK ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART. JEREMIAH 29:12-13
Also do not think that God has abandoned you if a prayer isn’t answered the way you want. After all, in time, you may look back on that prayer request and say “Thank God, He Didn’t Answer That One!”
Therefore, never lose hope when you pray for it is written, THE EFFECTIVE, FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILS MUCH. ( JAMES 5:16 ) So PRAY CONTINUALLY; GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU IN CHRIST JESUS. Amen. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17-18
Have a wonderful day.
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Dec 22nd
BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL; AND FORGET NOT ALL HIS BENEFITS: WHO CROWNS YOU WITH LOVING KINDNESS AND TENDER MERCIES. PSALM 103:2 & 4 *NKJV
Indeed, we should never forget just how very much our Heavenly Father loves each one of us. Also how many ways HE proves that to us each day as well!
After all when we feel hopeless: THE LORD WILL GIVE STRENGTH TO HIS PEOPLE; THE LORD WILL BLESS HIS PEOPLE WITH PEACE. PSALM 29:11
When we can’t find the answers we want, or are in need of guidance, He will provide the way, for: THIS ALSO COMES FROM THE LORD OF HOSTS, WHO IS WONDERFUL IN COUNSEL AND EXCELLENT IN GUIDANCE. ISAIAH 28:29
Further, don’t forget the best benefit of all, for: THIS IS THE TESTIMONY: THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, AND THIS LIFE IS IN HIS SON. 1 JOHN 5:11
So in return you should: LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH. ( MARK 12:30 ) Because HE loves you, even more than that! Amen
