Thanksgiving

It’s almost here time to enjoy family and friends we don’t see often,and it will be a blast for sure as usual.Of course we give God praise and thanks everyday,or we should after all it is God that gives us life,health and strength and so many other wonderful blessings.I hope you enjoy your family and friends and that good turkey umm!! Have a wonderful weekend and Thanksgiving.

Love in Christ Pat

You Cannot Save Yourself

Not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.

Ephesians 2:8 NKJV

When a lifeguard is trying to save you, it’s a mistake to try and assist him. At first this might not seem like a problem; after all, we usually encourage people to help themselves. But when you’re flailing around in deep water you tire easily and sink faster; you also drag others down with you. That’s why a lifeguard will tell you to stop struggling and trust him. Understand this: God doesn’t need your help to save you!

The Bible says, ‘He took our sin… and made us alive in Christ. He did… this on his own, with no help from us… All we do is trust him… It’s God’s gift from start to finish! We don’t play the major role. If we did, we’d go… around bragging that we’d done the whole thing!’ (Ephesians 2:4-9 TM). When Nicodemus came to talk to Jesus about salvation, he thought Jesus would tell him to abide by certain religious doctrines and exercises. What this prominent religious leader failed to grasp, is the all-encompassing nature of salvation; that we can’t earn God’s acceptance. He’s not impressed with our good works; in His eyes ‘our best efforts are grease-stained rags… ‘ (Isaiah 64:6 TM). There’s a humbling thought! Robert Lowry wrote: ‘Nothing can for sin atone; nothing but the blood of Jesus. Naught of good that I have done; nothing but the blood of Jesus. Oh precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow. No other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus.’ Paul writes: ‘God['s]… grace… is a free gift… ‘ (Romans 3:24 NCV), and He’s offering it to you today. Will you accept it?

Sharing a good word from :Bob Gass

Love in Christ Pat

“Resting”

With God all things are possible,so why do we worry.I think it’s because we have not reached that place of “Rest” in the Lord.Today with so much pressure,pain & suffering we wonder how can we rest. But God’s word is the truth so we must first believe then trust God,for after all God knows everything and see’s everything. There is a place in Christ where we can be calm in the storms,Jesus is our example and he gives us a clear picture,really more than one lol,just as Mark  4:35~38 shows us that Jesus did not get upset in the storm. Jesus trusted God and we must also trust God to enter that place of marvelous rest.I tell ya, now my trials & tribulations don’t beat me up as bad as they use to,”whew” for awhile I thought I would surely faint.But  God has brought growth in my life and  more peace ,and that’s what our trials & tribulations do bring growth and peace. That’s where the all things work together for our good comes in. God does watch over his word and he will do above and beyond what he has promised! I thank God for his great faithfulness! In order to get into God’s rest we must believe that he is God and keep our eyes on Jesus,(Hebrews 12:2,3 )Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus,on whom our faith depends from beginning to end.He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary,because of the joy that was waiting for him,he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross,and is now seated on the right hand of God’s throne.Think of what he went through,how he put up with so much hatred from sinful men! So do not let yourselves become discouraged and give up.

No on the contrary we should think about Jesus and encourage ourselves,knowing that we win! God is faithful and his love for us never changes!

Love in Christ Pat

Heavenly Father help us to hear your voice and be obedient,help us Father to stay in your word to learn about who you are and your love for us,so that as we know you better we will recognize your voice.Thank you Father for all you’ve done for us through Jesus Christ your Son and our great & all mighty Saviour.Amen