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We don’t often think about the great power of God, but God does have great power! God created the world in which we live. He created the mountains, the rivers, the seas, and the fields…He created the sun, the moon and the stars, the animals and us! When we choose to actively focus on that, we have no fears!

The evil that is currently being spread by those who serve evil ‘s cause is nothing to God. Their power is little compared to God’s Great Power.

Why is this important? Because while the gates of hell may seem to be prevailing, they are NOT! God has more than enough power to protect us, no matter who wins this election. And God will because He loves us!

So today, Rest in God’s Great Power. He has more than enough to protect you and all those you love!

A friend of mine always says, “Prepare, Watch and Pray”. Good advice for every day use 🙂

So how do we prepare? Some say we don’t need to, but preparation never hurts! We don’t know who will “win” this election, or how long it might be in court. But taking steps to “prepare” can not hurts us, it can only help us 🙂

First, buy a Bible NOW.  While they are still written as they should be.  God’s Word reminds us of just how much God loves us and how faithful He is. We will need those reminders in the coming days. And we will want to share them. Also there are many who wish to alter the Bible so that God’s Word will allow them to lead whatever lifestyle they choose.  We need God’s Word as it is, not as some wish it were.

Christianbook.com has some very inexpensive Bibles.   Personally, I use the KJV version, but I have a really good friend who uses the ESV version.  What matters is make sure you buy a Bible that was produced before 2021, and one that truly reflects God’s Word.

Second, I heard a great idea on the radio.  Decorate early for Christmas.  Normally, I like to wait until Thanksgiving.  But the person on the radio had a great idea!  Not only are Christmas decorations happy, but they remind us every day that Jesus came and He is coming back!  So put those lights up, light up your neighborhood. We need not fear!

Third (or maybe it should be first, lol) Thank Jesus.  There is a site that sells Thank You Jesus yard signs!  Here is a link:  Thank You Jesus Yard Signs. I have personally ordered from them, and this is the most inexpensive place to get them that I know of.  A young man started it and you can feel really good about helping him spread Christ’s love for us ?

Fourth, Keep a prayer journal.  It’s important to realize that God is still here.  And He still loves you.  There may be some really hard times.  It will help to know that God is still listening and still answering your prayers!

Fifth, Wear a Cross. There may soon come a time where the church (meaning God’s people) are forced to “go underground”. Remember the fish? In the old days, Christians hung a fish above their door or drew one on the ground to single that Christians were welcome and safe. If such as day comes again, Christians may need to be careful.

But right now, we are still free! When we wear a cross, it reminds us of what is important to us, and it also encourages the Christians we encounter, for they know they are among “family”. While we are still free to wear a Cross, wear one and encourage one another 🙂

These are just a few ideas. Share your own! Be The Light!

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Despite the great uncertainty of today, there are still some things that are just as certain today as they were yesterday.

God is still here! He hasn’t moved. He still has us, and He won’t leave us! We will never struggle alone and Heaven is still our future 🙂

What’s happening today is no surprise to God! And it really shouldn’t be to us. This was always going to happen. But even in the struggle, there is hope in that there is great goodness in the American people. And of course, there is great goodness in God 🙂

Use that Holy Spirit Discipline! Pray even if you don’t feel like it. Especially if you don’t feel like it. Salvation is not about how we feel on any given day, it’s about who we choose to follow every day!

God loves us and He is not going to stop now. So take Jesus’ Hand and follow Him Home 🙂

The “polls” say that the majority of Americans view this as the most stressful day of their life-I hope not. Dare I say, I pray not!

Our Lord Jesus is still our Savior and God our Father still loves us. And God is far more powerful than anyone on this earth. Do not fear today’s electoral outcome or the polls my friend, for our Lord is still with us! No matter what happens today.

And God IS with us and He is for us – always

And Amen!

There are Hearts without God

There are Souls without Christ

Too many are lacking the presence of the Holy Spirit

It matters less who is President; than it matters that we continue Christ’s command.

“Love God with our whole heart and soul, and love each other as we love ourselve”?

It matters less who is President, than it matters that we reach as many as we can for Christ and bring them to Heaven with us!

It matters that we ask the Holy Spirit to allow us to see the truth that exists in our world-as only the Holy Spirit can.

Tomorrow is the election, but it will not change our main mission. Be The Light 🙂

Fear God Alone

“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. ²⁷ What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.^[a]  Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?^[b] And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.  Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” – (Matthew 10:26–31)

One day a woman had a vision.  A centipede crawled across the rising sun.  It frightened the woman, and yet, as scary as it was, and it was very scary, it was still such a small thing compared to the rise of the sun.  And such she knew were the coming days.

Evil is frightening.  And it should be.  But it is nothing compared to the great power of God.  As the centipede simply disappeared in the light of the sunrise, so it is with the light of God.  God barely lifts a finger and all evil is defeated -forever.

Whatever happens in the coming days, our place in Heaven is still assured. Do Not Fear, God’s Got This 🙂

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me”-Psalm 51:10

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”- Pslam 51:12

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”-Isaiah 40:31

“he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit”-Titus 3:5

Renewal and Refreshment is what comes after Confession & Repentance ?

The joy and peace that our Lord offers is indescribable.   It fills the heart and the soul.  There is no force on this earth that can diminish it.  For it grows at God’s command.

It lifts us up.  It’s kind of like giving birth.  They tell you as you prepare for the birth of your child, that is will be such a joyful experience that the pain of childbirth will simply be forgotten. And it is 🙂

And that is exactly what feeling Renewed and Refreshed feel like.  The pain of our sins and confession recedes rapidly and completely, leaving only the true joy of being Renewed and Refreshed.

So don’t wait to Confess & Repent, because being Renewed & Refreshed comes immediately after ?