Mighty God, WHAT a gift on Christmas morn! Born to die that we might live. Oh Jesus, our King, may we place every part of our life into Your precious hands. Amen
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Dear friend, there is no way of me knowing what you might be going through this very day.
As you well know, this world is rocking and reeling under the weight and stress of sin and degradation. In other words, we are in trouble. But … we can look back to the time when a virgin gave birth to a baby boy.
Glory to God in the highest! The Savior of the world that God had promised to give us was here. He was born to die. When he hung upon that cross and said “it is finished” He did not say “ I am finished.” What was finished was the work God gave Him to do. He came to do the wall of His Father. He sacrificed His life and paid the price for me and you.
Christmas. Christmas. GOD, come down.
Friend, if you’ve never met Him, today is your day. Simply ask Him to be your Lord and Savior and you’ll have Christmas in your heart.
Mighty God, Jesus came the first time and brought us hope. Our hope is STILL in Him and in Him alone. Amen
Friend, may be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Hey, Doug Dial here with one minute of hope.
Once upon a time there was
A man from Galilee
Who told the story of God’s love
And how He’d set us free
Those who didn’t believe in Him
Delivered Him over to death
They hung the Christ upon a cross
And shouted, “Save yourself”
“I did not come to save myself
But give you life divine
All who will believe in me
Become the Father’s and mine.”
The crowds delivered him over
Yes, they hung him on a tree
They killed the one who came to give
Us life abundantly
He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Romans 4:25
♫ He did it all for me
♫ Each drop of blood was shed for even me
♫ When the Savior cried, bowed his head and died
♫ Oh praise the Lord, He did all for me – The Oak Ridge Boys
My Deliverer
Stop waiting till conditions are perfect. Stop delaying till you have fixed yourself. Romans 5:8 says “ while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us!”
If you broke your arm and it’s a messy fracture, do you call your Doctor and say “I’ll be in as soon as I set this and begin healing?”
If your car is broken down in the ditch, do you call the tow truck and say “Listen, I’m in a real mess. Please wait there and I’ll call you to come as soon as I’ve got my mess straightened out?”
My precious friends, I’ve said these things for years.
God is a loving, gracious, “come as you are” Heavenly Father.
God already…I say already loves you!
The Bible says that Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost.”
If we could have somehow cleaned ourselves up and made ourselves good enough for God, deserving of Heaven, why would God send His only Son to die a horrible death as full payment for our sins?
Please hear me today. Please know that God put this heavy on my heart to tell you how much He loves you. He wants you to make a start. He desires for you, more than anything, to pray and ask Him to save you and forgive you based on the sacrifice of Jesus that paid for your sins.
Start by saying YES TO God! Just invite Him in. He will help you to change and give you the power and desire to live differently.
I don’t care what your sins and issues are. He specializes in restoration. He knows your wounds and pain and addiction and hurts and depression. Yet He loves you and longs to have relationship with you that is guaranteed to change your life.
Nothing would bless God, or me for that matter, to hear that you have said yes.
Lastly, please read John 3:16-17, 1John 1:9 and Romans 10:9-10.
SAY YES TO GOD RIGHT NOW!
To read more encouraging words from Pastor Al Robbins visit: http://www.ChristChapelme.org
Did you know that Jesus was sent to earth on a rescue mission for you?
Because of the sin of Adam and Eve, we were all born sinners, and sin is not allowed in Heaven. So, God sent his son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. If you pray, admitting that you are a sinner, in need of a Savior, Jesus will come into your heart and give you the peace that you have been longing for. Romans 6:23 says the gift of God is eternal life. But, God doesn’t just offer Heaven, He also promises to help us through life’s trials and troubles here on earth. Why not receive Jesus today? Why not trust Him with your life?
For more encouraging words from Linda feel free to visit her website at http://www.lindahandzel.com
Dear Father, thank You for the complete work of Calvary through Your only begotten Son Jesus Christ. Jesus paid it ALL! Help us to believe Your Word, we pray.
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others!
Mighty God, thank You for redemption through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. May our hearts sing and rejoice in Your unfailing love.
Friend, may you be FILLED with hope today and share it with others.
From FEATURED blogger of the week Brian Jewell
Rain beats its rhymed tones along my path.
Each drop weathers my heart.
It’s the education of life, coupled with understanding.
Clasped to my ankle is the ball and chain of pain, pride, regret and resentment.
Each link rusted but not weakened.
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The once arid ground is now a swampland of mud and mire.
The weight I drag is covered in sludge and slows my footfalls.
Here in the valley of darkness I am consumed by the weight of my sin.
Guilt stained and tattered cloths now cover my emaciated skeleton.
My heart yearns for relief from the flame that the rain does not quench.
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Out of breath, out of strength, out of desire I fall face first into the muck and cry out.
My cries seem to be engulfed in the ink-soaked sky.
I try to scream, only to hear no words.
Weak, decimated, broken, and defeated I gasp into the stale air, help.
I feel a long forgotten yet strangely familiar presence around me.
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Still weak, weary and warn I turn my face forward.
From my prone position I see a lone wooden beam-stained crimson.
Lilies adorn the ground this solitary piece of wood is surrounded by.
I know that my words in this place are worthless in the presence of His sacrifice.
Yet, He knows the tears I shed in silence scream repentance in His ears.
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He gently, and lovingly, extends His hand to this shell of His beloved creation.
He hands me His robe to replace my wretched rags of a life spent in a sewer.
He feeds me from His never-ending abundance.
Though He gives me these gifts freely, He has transformed my lifeless heart with His throne.
I am His beloved bride now strong, clean and I live in His light.
Find more deep and inspirational blogs from Brian at http://www.viewsfromthejaded.wordpress.com
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