God is faithful

One of my favorite hymns is the song "Great is the faithfulness". God has been so faithful to me though I can't say I have always been faithful to him. I look back over my life and definitely see the times when two sets of footprints became one since He was carrying me. I appreciate the times God let me walk besides Him, but I am so grateful for the times He faithfully carried me. I now realize there were many days I did not even realize I was being carried, but through His faithfulness, He carried me anyway. Maybe He would have to carry me less if I consistently yielded my way to His way. Hmmmm. Thank you for your faithfulness God. Thank you for your grace. Thank you for your love. Thank you for carrying me. Great is thy faithfulness.

Pray one for another

We as Christians have a powerful tool and we may not realize it's true might. I am speaking of the power and covering of prayer. I know we all know what prayer is, but sometimes I wonder if we realize the power that has been given to us. It has often been said that prayer is the key that unlocks the door. I completely agree. But today I want to encourage you to use that power and tool for the good of someone else. Pray one for another. There are so many out there who need and yearn for your prayers. Don't just do the "me and my wife, Joe and his wife. Us four, no more" prayers. But instead think of those who are struggling, could use a friend and word of encouragement. Pray for those who don't know how to prayer for themselves. Prayer for those who need God and may not know Him. Pray one for another.

He is Risen Indeed

I have been thinking about those words for days and rejoicing in their meaning. The key to salvation rests with the fact that Christ rose from the dead so that we could have salvation. He is risen. He is risen indeed was the greeting spoken among members of the first church. Just as we greet one another with a "hello" or "hey", the first church greeted one another with "He is risen" and a response of "He is risen indeed". And therein lies the difference in this road with Christ. While the birth of Christ is important and His death has great meaning to Christianity, the key to salvation and life after this existence rests on the knowledge and assurance that He rose after death and death did not win. Christ conquered death so that we might have life. He is risen. He is risen indeed.

He proved His love

For God so loved the world that He gave.... No strings. No price. He gave His most cherished gift so that you and I would have an opportunity at life. Everlasting life. What an amazing and unselfish love. And I am sure that since God knew the outcome before He decided to sacrifice His Son for our future, I find it even more mind boggling that He did it for me. God gave His son for our sins so that we might have life. Everlasting life. Such a great sacrifice so that we could live. Though Christ died for the sins of the world, His ultimate sacrifice was for each individual who has occupied this earth. Rejoice not in His death, but in the fact that His life was given in exchange for yours. Now, what will you do with the knowledge that the ultimate sacrifice was made for you? We now have access to everlasting life. He proved His love.

Glancing back and looking forward

Over 30 years ago, my father preached a sermon on the consequences of Lots wife looking backwards. She paid with her life because she refused to look into the future, but was instead obsessed with the past. We cannot change nor fix the past. What we can do is learn from what has already occurred while we walk into our future. Philippians 3:13 and 14 tells us the we should forget those things that are behind and reach forward to those things that are In front of us, press towards the mark or goal of the prize Of the high calling that is in Christ Jesus. Living in the past and constantly looking back does not allow you to step uninhibited into the future. Lots wife actually thought that she was missing something that was behind her and by looking back she lost out on her future. God did not design this body to walk comfortably and assuredly backwards. There is something natural and ordained in forward motion. Glancing back could cost you your ability to walk into your future. Your passed is not your predestined future.

Climb to the top

I believe in encouraging others to attain their highest and greatest achievements. We should each be setting goals and strategies to climb to the top of our tallest mountain. In the process of the climb, there is much to be learned and many paths to cross. Please remember that the paths you cross are filled with people also on a climb. Will you impact them in a positive fashion? The climb is provided to you as a learning experience. Learn much. Share much. To whom much is given, much is required.