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2Mar/090

What a Blessing it is to be a Child of God

FOR WHAT PROFIT IS IT TO A MAN IF HE GAINS THE WHOLE WORLD, AND IS HIMSELF DESTROYED OR LOST? LUKE 9:25LUKE 9:25
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25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

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As you already know in this World today it is very easy to get caught up in our day to day life. We sometimes even seem to forget how short our human life is compared to our Eternal life! After all it is written: WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? IT IS EVEN A VAPOR THAT APPEARS FOR A LITTLE TIME AND THEN VANISHES AWAY. ( JAMES 4:14JAMES 4:14
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14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. It...: or, For it is

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We even see around us many people that are so consumed by the power of money that they have lost sight of what is really important! FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS A ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL, FOR WHICH SOME HAVE STRAYED FROM THE FAITH IN THEIR GREEDINESS, AND PIERCED THEMSELVES THROUGH WITH MANY SORROWS! 1 TIMOTHY 6:101 TIMOTHY 6:10
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10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. erred: or, been seduced

WP-Bible plugin ) For their god has become the almighty dollar, pounds, naira, but when their life is over, all of their money can not another moment buy!

As Children of God, we have better life ahead of us! One with Our Savior Jesus Christ, and a life where GOD WILL WIPE AWAY EVERY TEAR FROM YOUR EYES; THERE SHALL BE NO MORE DEATH, NOR SORROW, NOR CRYING. THERE SHALL BE NO MORE PAIN, FOR THE FORMER THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY. ( REVELATION 21:4REVELATION 21:4
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4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

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Therefore what a Blessing it is to be a Child of God! So the next time that you count all of your blessings, be sure to add that one as well!

Have a Wonderful Day, and please do not forget to attend your Church next Sunday to Worship your Heavenly Father, and thank Him as well. Amen.

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23Dec/081

Never lose hope when you pray.

ASK AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU; SEEK, AND YOU WILL FIND; KNOCK, AND IT WILL BE OPENED TO YOU. LUKE 11:9-10LUKE 11:9-10
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9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. ¹⁰ For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

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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 15:7JOHN 15:7
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7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

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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 29:12-13JEREMIAH 29:12-13
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12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. ¹³ And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

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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 5:16JAMES 5:16
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16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

WP-Bible plugin ) So PRAY CONTINUALLY; GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU IN CHRIST JESUS. Amen. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17-181 THESSALONIANS 5:17-18
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17 Pray without ceasing. ¹⁸ In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

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Have a wonderful day.

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22Dec/080

He will lead your way.

WE LIVE BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:72 CORINTHIANS 5:7
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When ever you have a problem place it in God's capable hands by asking Him in prayer to handle it for you! Then, whatever you do, try Not to hold on to a little corner of it and pull it back again. For when you put your trust in God, He will lead your way!

Remember that our Savior Jesus Christ said: "DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED. TRUST IN GOD; TRUST ALSO IN ME." JOHN 14:1JOHN 14:1
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14 ¹ Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

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Also it is written: TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES, O PEOPLE; POOR OUT YOUR HEARTS TO HIM, FOR GOD IS OUR REFUGE. ( PSALM 62:8PSALM 62:8
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8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

WP-Bible plugin ) So, always put all your: TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES, ( PSALM 62:8PSALM 62:8
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8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

WP-Bible plugin ) for it is written: BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO MAKES THE LORD HIS TRUST. PSALM 40:4PSALM 40:4
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4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

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NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO DO IMMEASURABLY MORE THAN WE ASK OR IMAGINE, ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT IS AT WORK WITHIN US, TO HIM BE GLORY IN THE CHURCH AND IN JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT ALL GENERATIONS, FOR EVER AND EVER! AMEN. EPHESIANS 3:20-21EPHESIANS 3:20-21
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20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, ²¹ Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

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24Nov/082

Let His word dwells in you.

I HAVE HIDDEN YOUR WORD IN MY HEART, SO THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST YOU. PSA 119:11PSA 119:11
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11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

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As children of the most high God, we should always be careful of what we pay attention to. What you listen and pay attention to is what is stored in you heart. The word of God bring life as IT IS WRITTEN, "MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD. MAT 4:4MAT 4:4
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4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

WP-Bible plugin So KEEP YOUR HEART WITH ALL DILIGENCE; FOR OUT OF IT ARE THE ISSUES OF LIFE ( PRO 4:23PRO 4:23
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23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with...: Heb. above all keeping

WP-Bible plugin ) AND HAS RAISED US UP TOGETHER AND MADE US SIT TOGETHER IN THE HEAVENLIES IN CHRIST JESUS ( EPH 2:6EPH 2:6
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6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

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Let His word dwells in you. THIS BOOK OF THE LAW SHALL NOT DEPART OUT OF YOUR MOUTH, BUT YOU SHALL MEDITATE ON IT BY DAY AND BY NIGHT, SO THAT YOU MAY BE CAREFUL TO DO ACCORDING TO ALL THAT IS WRITTEN IN IT. FOR THEN YOU SHALL MAKE YOUR WAY PROSPEROUS, AND THEN YOU SHALL ACT WISELY. When His word lives in you, you will always be conscious of His commandments. Remember He said DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED TOGETHER WITH UNBELIEVERS; FOR WHAT FELLOWSHIP DOES RIGHTEOUSNESS HAVE WITH LAWLESSNESS? AND WHAT PARTNERSHIP DOES LIGHT HAVE WITH DARKNESS? 2CO 6:14

The word of God connect us to the feature. As we walk in the word, it gets us to where God wants us to be. YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH. PSA 119:105PSA 119:105
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NUN. ¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle

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My prayer is that, Whatever is contrary to the word of God will not execute in you life in Jesus name. And ye shall say to the enemies, TAKE COUNSEL TOGETHER AND IT SHALL COME TO NAUGHT; SPEAK THE WORD, AND IT SHALL NOT STAND: FOR GOD IS WITH US. ISA 8:10ISA 8:10
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10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

WP-Bible plugin . Whatever God has promise will come to pass in your life in Jesus name, because His word concerning you is settled in heaven. FOREVER, O JEHOVAH, YOUR WORD IS SETTLED IN THE HEAVENS PSA 119:89PSA 119:89
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LAMED. ⁸⁹ For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

WP-Bible plugin So, it's better to keep your treasures in heaven and always fill yourself with the word of God.

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18Sep/080

Focus on Him only that can save you

WHEN THE DISCIPLES SAW HIM WALKING ON THE SEA THEY WERE TROUBLED, SAYING, IT IS A GHOST! AND THEY CRIED OUT FOR FEAR. BUT IMMEDIATELY JESUS SPOKE TO THEM, SAYING, BE OF GOOD CHEER! IT IS I; DO NOT BE AFRAID. SO HE SAID, COME. AND WHEN PETER HAD CAME DOWN OUT OF THE BOAT HE WALKED ON THE WATER TO GO TO JESUS. BUT HE SAW THAT THE WIND WAS BOISTEROUS, HE WAS AFRAID; AND BEGINNING TO SINK HE CRIED OUT SAYING "LORD SAVE ME." MATTHEW 14:26,27,29MATTHEW 14:26,27,29
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26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. ²⁷ But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. ²⁹ And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

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Now Peter began to sink because he took his eyes off of Jesus, and focused on the waves all around him. This was because his faith faltered. So what did Peter do but reach out to Jesus who was the only one that could save him! You see Peter forgot to WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:72 CORINTHIANS 5:7
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Now we may not be walking on water, but when our troubles surround us, if we focus on them instead of placing our faith in Jesus, we will start to sink as well!

So, when you are facing difficulties and troubles surround you; keep your eyes on Jesus' power rather then on your problems. Also when you are apprehensive about your troubles, and if you doubt Christ's presence or His great ability to help; remember that He is the only one that can really help you as well!

Now tonight why not read this story. You will find it in The Book of Matthew 14:22-33Matthew 14:22-33
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22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. ²³ And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. ²⁴ But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. ²⁵ And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. ²⁶ And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. ²⁷ But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. ²⁸ And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. ²⁹ And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. ³⁰ But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. boisterous: or, strong ³¹ And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? ³² And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. ³³ Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

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Finally, WATCH, STAND FAST IN THE FAITH BE BRAVE, BE STRONG. LET ALL YOU DO BE DONE WITH LOVE. Amen. 1 CORINTHIANS 16:131 CORINTHIANS 16:13
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13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

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29Jul/080

Do your best to live by God’s commandments

WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE HIM, FOR HE WHO COMES TO GOD MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS, AND THAT HE IS A REWARDER OF THOSE WHO DILIGENTLY SEEK HIM. HEBREWS 11:6HEBREWS 11:6
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6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

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God rewards us with blessings that continue to please us, so we should do our best to please God as well! After all then, "BLESSED YOU SHALL BE IN THE CITY, AND BLESSED YOU SHALL BE IN THE COUNTRY." DEUTERONOMY 28:3DEUTERONOMY 28:3
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3 Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.

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Now we can do that by obeying His Commandments and by loving our neighbor's as ourselves. For Jesus Christ said, "YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND. THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREAT COMMANDMENT. AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS HANG ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS." MATTHEW 22:39-40MATTHEW 22:39-40
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39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. ⁴⁰ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

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So, do your best to live by God's Commandments, and share your love with others so; THAT YOU MAY WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD, FULLY PLEASING HIM, BEING FRUITFUL IN EVERY GOOD WORK AND INCREASING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. For when you do, His blessings will flow abundantly to you! After all it is written that WHEN A MAN'S WAYS PLEASE THE LORD, HE MAKES EVEN HIS ENEMIES TO BE A PEACE WITH HIM. Amen. COLOSSIANS 1:10COLOSSIANS 1:10
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10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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Have a wonderful day.

An Act of Obedience

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19Jul/080

In Christ Alone, my hope is found.

TO THEM GOD CHOSE TO MAKE KNOWN HOW GREAT AMONG THE GENTILES ARE THE RICHES OF THE GLORY OF THIS MYSTERY, WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY. COLOSSIANS 1:27COLOSSIANS 1:27
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27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: in: or, among

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If I have nothing to gain in this world I know well that, with Christ in me I have a hope of glory.This song ministers to me always. I listen to it everyday. I will like you to also listen and read the lyrics.

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found

He is my light, my strength, my song

This Cornerstone, this solid ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease

My Comforter, my All in All

Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh

Fullness of God in helpless babe

This gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones He came to save

‘til on that cross as Jesus died

The wrath of God was satisfied

For every sin on Him was laid

Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious Day

Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory

Sin's curse has lost its grip on him

For I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death

This is the power of Christ in me

From life's first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell, no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His hand

‘til He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

Have a wonderful day.

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15Jun/080

Put your hope in God.

WHY ARE YOU DOWNCAST, O MY SOUL? WHY SO DISTURBED WITHIN ME? PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD, FOR I WILL YET PRAISE HIM, MY SAVIOR AND MY GOD. PSALM 42:5PSALM 42:5
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5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. cast: Heb. bowed praise: or, give thanks for the...: or, his presence is salvation

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Discouragement or depression strikes all of us once in a while. After all, depression is one of the most common emotional ailments.

One antidote for depression is to think about how much God Loves You and Blesses You as well. This will take your mind off the present situation and give you Hope, that with God's Help, it will improve! For THE LORD IS GOOD TO THOSE WHOSE HOPE IS IN HIM, TO THE ONE WHO SEEKS HIM. For; THOSE WHO HOPE IN THE LORD WILL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH. THEY WILL RUN AND NOT GROW WEARY, THEY WILL WALK AND NOT BE FAINT. LAMENTATIONS 3:25LAMENTATIONS 3:25
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25 The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

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31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change

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So PRAISE BE TO THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! IN HIS GREAT MERCY HE HAS GIVEN US NEW BIRTH INTO A LIVING HOPE THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD. 1 PETER 1:31 PETER 1:3
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3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, abundant: Gr. much

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Now, MAY THE GOD OF HOPE FILL YOU WITH ALL JOY AND PEACE AS YOU TRUST IN HIM, SO THAT YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT! ROMANS 15:13ROMANS 15:13
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13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

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11Jun/080

Prospering in all things.

NOW GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN. FOR WE BROUGHT NOTHING INTO THIS WORLD, AND IT IS CERTAIN WE CAN CARRY NOTHING OUT. 1 TIMOTHY 6:71 TIMOTHY 6:7
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7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

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In this World today it is so easy to get caught up trying to make money, that it can become number one in our lives. We may even forget at times how very short our human life is compared to our Eternal life! FOR WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? IT IS EVEN A VAPOR THAT APPEARS FOR A LITTLE TIME AND THEN VANISHES AWAY. JAMES 4:14JAMES 4:14
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14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. It...: or, For it is

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We also may become easily distracted by those around us, who are so consumed by the love of money that they have lost sight of what is most important! If the truth be known those people often have very unhappy lives, for it is written; THE LOVE OF MONEY IS A ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL, FOR WHICH SOME HAVE STRAYED FROM THE FAITH IN THEIR REEDINESS AND PIERCED THEMSELVES THROUGH WITH MANY SORROWS. 1 TIMOTHY 6:101 TIMOTHY 6:10
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10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. erred: or, been seduced

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Now that doesn't mean we should live a life of poverty at all. For God wants His Children to prosper, after all He said; BE STRONG AND VERY COURAGEOUS, THAT YOU MAY OBSERVE TO DO ACCORDING TO ALL THE LAW WHICH MOSES MY SERVANT COMMANDED YOU; DO NOT TURN FROM IT TO THE RIGHT HAND OR TO THE LEFT, THAT YOU MAY PROSPER WHEREVER YOU MAY GO. JOSHUA 1:7JOSHUA 1:7
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7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. prosper: or, do wisely

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So when others distract you it is important to remember that as a Child of God you have an even better life ahead of you! A life without pain, sorrow, sickness or any other adversity! One with the Angels, Arc-Angels and all the Company of Heaven. An Eternal life with God and your loved one's who have already passed before you. So always; SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE, NOT ON THINGS ON THE EARTH. COLOSSIANS 3:2COLOSSIANS 3:2
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2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. affection: or, mind

WP-Bible plugin For then you will find true peace and happiness when you do!

Therefore; I PRAY THAT YOU MAY PROSPER IN ALL THINGS AND BE IN HEALTH, JUST AS YOUR SOUL PROSPERS. Amen. 3 JOHN 2

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10Jun/080

Walking in the light

YOU ARE ALL SONS OF THE LIGHT AND SONS OF THE DAY. WE DO NOT BELONG TO THE NIGHT OR THE DARKNESS. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:51 THESSALONIANS 5:5
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5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

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The word light in the Bible refers to being a child of God. Darkness or night refers to being evil, for a child of darkness belongs to satan. Thus we are children of the light, for it is written, THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT WE HAVE HEARD FROM HIM AND DECLARE TO YOU; GOD IS LIGHT. 1 JOHN 1:51 JOHN 1:5
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5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

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27 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

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Now when we walk in that glorious light we become cleansed from all of our sins. For it is written, IF WE WALK IN THE LIGHT, AS HE IS IN THE LIGHT, WE HAVE FELLOWSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND THE BLOOD OF JESUS, HIS SON, PURIFIES US FROM ALL SIN. 1 JOHN 1:71 JOHN 1:7
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7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

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So, let God light your pathway through this life, for as a Child of God, YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. Therefore LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN, THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD DEEDS AND PRAISE YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. Amen MATTHEW 5:14-16MATTHEW 5:14-16
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14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. ¹⁵ Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. a bushel: the word in the original signifieth a measure containing about a pint less than a peck ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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Have a wonderful day.

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21Apr/080

Knowing where to tap.

I received this note from a friend and I will like to share it.

Have you ever heard the story of the giant ship engine that failed? The ship's owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure out how to fix the engine. Then they brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was a youngster. He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom.

Two of the ship's owners were there, watching this man, hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed! A week later, the owners received a bill from the old man for ten thousand dollars.

"What?!" the owners exclaimed. "He hardly did anything!"

So they wrote the old man a note saying, "Please send us an itemized bill."

The man sent a bill that read:

Tapping with a hammer ...... $ 2.00
Knowing where to tap ....... $ 9,998.00

GRAND TOTAL ...... $10,000.00

Effort is important, but knowing where to make an effort in your life makes all the difference.

I pray GOD to always give us the insight to know WHERE TO TAP whenever we are faced with the dangers and WORRISOME SITUATIONS associated with the DECISIONS of today. May the good Lord always bless our effort? When we know where to tap, (through His grace), may He lead and direct us on how to do the tapping.

Have a greatly rewarding and fruitful day.

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