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There are many good, brave people who truly follow Christ. They inspire all those around them; they inspire me. They touch our hearts and help to lead us home.

There are also those who do not truly follow Christ and they want to “cancel” us. Do Not Fear! God is with us! And do not hesitate to share the Gospel with all, because it is the Greatest Gift they will ever receive 🙂

In Peter 12, it says, “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. ¹³ But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. ¹⁴ If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. ¹⁵ If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. ¹⁶ However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. ¹⁷ For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? ” – Peter 4:12-17

We were always going to suffer a bit. And it will always be an honor to suffer with Christ :). And remember:

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”- Matthew 5:10

Don’t hesitate to share the Gospel while there is time, because one day there will come a day when it is Much more difficult!

Share The Light!

There are many divisions in this country. States, economics, neighborhoods, careers, politics, age and race. But no matter what the division, and no matter what has caused the division, Jesus is the Bridge. Jesus loves us all.

Truth by its’ very nature only has one.  The Bible has only one Truth-God’s Word. Between God’s Word and the Great Love that Jesus has for ALL of us- We can become what we once were, the UNITED States of America.

Watch, Prepare and Pray ?

There are many ways to pray and it’s important that we pray like other people breathe. In this way, we are always with God 🙂

One way to pray is to simply talk with God through out the day. That difficult co-worker that we wish to be kind to; we can ask God for help. That report that we finished on time; we can tell God how happy we are! We can ask God to prompt us all day long when we might encourage another. And we can ask God for help when we wish to be patient. We can Thank God for our many Blessings. We can talk with God on our way home and we can treat our families with love and kindness in honor of the love and kindness He shows us. 🙂

We can read the Bible. This is one of the best ways we can pray. Not only are we learning what God wants to teach us, but we are spending time with our Lord. There is much talk about the need to have a relationship with God. And that’s true. This is a great way to begin, because we can not have a relationship with one we do not know.

Still another way to pray is to pray the Our Father as Jesus taught us. We can also find other prayers in devotions, prayers books… These are especially helpful prayers when we’ve run out of things to share with our Lord, but we want to keep praying 🙂

Another way to pray is to simply listen to or sing along with, Christian music. It’s available on the radio, on our phones, in our churches… It can surround us and touch our hearts, if we let it.

We can focus on the things around us that make our lives so Blessed and Thank God for them. Perhaps it’s our families. Perhaps a hug filled with love or a smile that reaches all the way through us. Perhaps it’s a beautiful sunrise and perhaps it’s simply a beautiful flower… There is always beauty around us, if we look.

There are so many ways to pray; these are but a few. Each of us should pray in whatever way brings us closer to our Lord.

But there is one thing we should all do-Pray Like Others Breathe And Pray In Jesus’ Name!

He is the LORD our God, Hisjudgments are in all the earth.
He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations” – Pslam 105:7-8

In a world that is ever changing, God has not changed and never will!  He is the same today as He was yesterday. 

His Promises are still the Same and He Always Keeps His Promises.

Do Not Fear, for God is with us 🙂

^“On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”-Mark 2:17

We are all sinners!  We are not Christians because we are so good, but because Jesus is so good ?.  And He loves us more than we could ever imagine!

We follow Christ, not only because we need a Savior to go Home to Heaven, but we also need Him in our daily lives.

It is amazing how much God helps us in our daily lives.  To give an example, I have chronic heart failure, lung problems, rheumatoid arthritis, back problems, Hashimoto’s Disease, Graves, TED and Cerebellum Atrophy (ataxia).  I am currently being tested to see if I have Multiple System Atrophy.  And yet, I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet ?. 

That is God at work in my daily life.  It’s not that some of these illnesses aren’t difficult to live with; it’s that God makes them livable.  And whenever I feel too tired or too sick, it is God who “lifts me up and out, and gives me a break”.  I have never been unable to do what I need, nor have I ever missed out on anything I truly wanted to do.  That is also God at work in my daily life. 

So for those who think Jesus is just about whether we go to Heaven or not, while Heaven is wonderful-Daily Life can be so much happier and easier with our Lord.  He loves us all and came for all of us. He will meet us where we are! So don’t wait! Call on Jesus now 🙂

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7

“And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.” – Daniel 12:1

“ Come near to God and he will come near to you. “ – James 4:8

Sometimes we just don’t feel like praying and that is when we need to pray the most!  We might feel tired or perhaps discouraged.  We could be at peace, but at what cost?  Or we could be at war, where the cost is clear?  Perhaps our hearts have grown cold or perhaps our faith has faded?

But no matter what the reason, pray anyway!  Pray always!  Because prayer brings us closer to God.  And no matter how far away we might feel, God hears us!

There are times when I feel too tired to pray.  It’s not that I don’t want to; I just fall asleep.  But when I awaken, I ask God to provide me the time for prayer, and He does.

Prayer connects me to God in a way I can not explain, but I know it works for everyone ?

Faith is not about how we feel on any given day; it’s about who we follow every day!

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.  For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.” – Isaiah 60:1-2

For some, it seems that the suffering never ends.  But it will!  And whether the suffering comes from poverty or war, poor health or the loss of a loved one, or something else, it will end!  We will go Home and there will be no suffering of any kind ?

For those of us who put our Faith in Jesus, we have the privilege of praying to, and knowing Him right now.  And Jesus will bring us Home to Heaven one day.

Jesus loves us with a love that is so all encompassing and faithful, that we can not even begin to comprehend it. But we can Rely on it! And we can Rest in it 🙂

Suffering will not be our future.  Joy and Peace will ?

So do not fear, God’s got us ?

“Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.² For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.” -Psalm 83:1-3

Pray, God will answer!

Watch, Prepare and Pray!