The Real Reason for the Season

 

  During this festive and busy time
of the year it is so easy to get caught up in all the festivities and craziness. All that is well and good but in my humble opinion, I believe that Christmas would be even more beautiful if we spent more time focusing on the true meaning of Christmas....Jesus, the Son of God!
 Most of us put a lot of thought into the
gifts that we will give to our family and friends but how often do we ask ourselves,
"hmm, what should I give Jesus today!"
    Or, "I wonder what His favorite color is?" If we are truly honest with ourselves I am pretty sure most would not be able to say that we ask ourselves that question or similar questions at Christmas.
I am not proud to admit that I used to be one of those people until one Christmas day not too long ago.
    Like pretty much everyone else, I love Christmas, I love
the music, I love the beautiful colored lights, and most of all, I love
the "comfort and joy" that seems to permeate the very air we breathe through out the entire Christmas season. Everyone seems to be in love with life and all the beauty that is Christmas!
   On that particular Christmas, I started to think about what I DON'T....................................................................................
like about Christmas...I don't like all the temptation that comes
disguised as cookies, and cakes, and all the other "holiday" foods.
That brings me to another thing I don't like about Christmas, it's the
very word "holiday". It really isn't the word itself, it's more about
the fact that the word "holiday" is now supposed to replace
words one associates with the season such as "Merry Christmas,"
and "Jesus Birthday."
   So now every where you go this time of year you may hear,
"Happy Holidays" and "It isn't really Jesus birthday, anyway!"
Well in my opinion, if it isn't Jesus birthday, then let's cancel
Christmas! yes cancel Christmas, instead of canceling Jesus
the true meaning of Christmas. Come on, we know that Jesus 
wasn't really born on Christmas day, but if one IS going to
celebrate it, then it should be celebrated in His name.
   So, it would be safe(and of foremost importance) to 
give God the glory and praise for sending His precious son to
be born as a man so that we all could be delivered from the curse of sin and death and have the abundant life He promised. That is
the real meaning of Christmas.
  During this time of year, perhaps the best gift we can give
anyone is the gift of time! There are many people who are lonely, and depressed, and truly alone. Perhaps some of them may feel or be that way all the other 364 days of the year, even so, there is
something about the arrival of Christmas and all it's sparkle, that
causes the lonely and hurting heart to break in a whole new way.
   So this Christmas, I am looking to for people, places, where
I can be His hand extended, where I can share the love of God, even if it is in some small way! If you know anyone that needs to
know, or be reminded that they are loved, that they are not alone,
reach out to them in some small way. We have all heard it said
I'm sure, "it is more blessed to give then it is to receive," and it
is true!
   If on the other hand, you are the one who needs to know or
be reminded that Jesus loves you, that He was born, and died, and
will come back to take you home with Him one day then please
know it is not a fairy tale, Jesus truly loves you! you are not alone! He loves you, and so do I. If you need prayer or a reminder then it is you I am talking to and about here, more importantly, it is He who is talking to you here. You are loved, you are not alone, call on His name, He will hear you!
   
    

To walk on water

I truly love to read about this in the Word of God! I always try to put myself in the disciples place. I mean imagine, there I (or you, or anyone) am on a boat sailing along my merry way not concerned about what makes that boat float, or even about what keeps it from sinking. Then, all of sudden an angry storm threatens my very life. I am aware that Jesus is asleep below. I know He is there, I am so sure he will wake up and run up here where I am in the middle of the storm and rescue me, comfort me, help me! Instead, to my great surprise and horror, He is no where to be see. He is not even trying to help me. I am so scared, so sure death will arrive any minute. I am a bit angry He says He loves me, He has promised to hear me when I call, and yet, so far He has done nothing to help me, doesn't He realize I am about to go under?

         It is at that moment that I realize I see something in the
distant darkness! It is raining so hard, I am so cold, and scared, and
wet, I can't tell who or what it is I see,yet I feel my fear melting
away and giving way to joy, and hope. It is then that I see Him
could it be? could it really be Him? No, I tell myself, I must surely
be seeing things! I have to test the waters, I have to know if it is
really Him.
     I ask Him to help me walk out to Him if it is really Him.
He smiles and stretches out His arms of love to me. I feel all my
old crippling fears stir inside me like angry bees. Yet, something
about His face, it speaks peace, and joy, and courage to my
trembling heart. I look deeply into His beautiful eyes so bright,
so full of love, so full of love that I feel warm and strong.
     I take a deep breath, I tell myself not to dare look down,
or even think about it for a second because if I think about it there
is no way I will do it. Before I know it, i feel my feet leave the
safety of my boat. For a few glorious moments I feel something
I have never felt before, I feel bold and fearless!
    Somehow I know that I should keep my eyes on Him.
I know some how that I shouldn't look at the deep and dark water
below my feet. I try to tell myself that if He is there, there is nothing that I can't do, nothing! not even walk on water. I am so
full of fear I must look down. I need to see how deep and dark and
cold the water below my feet is.
   The minute I look down, I realize that I am no longer walking
on the water, I am no longer safe, instead, I am sinking quickly!
I am ashamed to even look in His direction, yet I must. As I
look across the water,gaze into His eyes once more, I am fully
expecting Him to be angry at me, to have a dark frown shading
His loving face.
    Instead, I see the same smile, the same love filled eyes. His
arms are still outstretched, still welcoming me. The next thing I
know, I feel His loving,strong arm reach down into the icy waters
and gently lift me up and onto the boat. Once I am safely back
on the boat, He wraps me in His loving arms and I feel more loved
than I ever felt in my entire life!
   I try to apologize for not having enough courage, enough faith
in Him and His love. As I open my mouth to speak He smiles and
says, "I will never leave you or forsake you, I will be with you
always." I am warmed and comforted to my very core!
   I go below and quickly get out of my wet clothes. I crawl
into my nice warm bed . As I drift off to sleep I promise myself
that I will never doubt Him again, I will have more faith It is the
least I can do. After all He gave His very life for me, how can
I not?

Truly trusting in the Lord is...

Psalm 9:10
   "...and they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:
for thou Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee."

     We can all say that we trust God but to truly trust Him,
 means that we are able to trust Him with every area of our life,
with every problem, fear, and so on. Most people are able to
trust God for Salvation,eternal life,yet are unable to trust Him
with their daily lives.

You are ALL the following: (believe it!)

Jesus loves you more than you can know...

I am sure you would say this baby is so very cute right?  Well as true as that may be (and believe me she sure is!) it is also very true (and far more important that...) Jesus gave His precious blood so that you and I might live...so that you and I might be healthy, prosperous, and full of joy....if you should forget everything I say here , please never forget how much He loves you...after all he wrote His love for you with His precious blood!

Happy November...and a new page in our lives!

The Word of God says"...behold all things are made new...old things are passed away..."

"Treated" NOT tricked!

 

     With all the visual stimulation provided by most retailers
this time of year, it is easy to be lulled into a comfy and warm
feeling about Halloween. All the candy wrapped in their bright
wrappers seem to be calling your name! Kids and adults alike are
in a joyful frenzy trying to decide what they "will be" for the big
night. 
     Given the fun filled stimulation to all your natural senses it
is easy to see how anyone can get caught up in the October craziness! After all it's just harmless,sweet tasting fun isn't it?
On the surface, that would seem to be the case but when one
stops to consider the origin of this holiday, it is not harmless at
all.
     The Word of God tells us that we as God's children  should
be set apart, different, from the rest of the people, those who don't
belong to HIM. As HIS children, we need to stand out . Yes, it
is easy to be tricked by such a seemingly "fun" holiday, but if we
can but turn our eyes from the things that sparkle and shine, and
keep our eyes on the Lord, then we will discover the "real" and
the sweetest treat of all...eternal life!

 

You are more loved than you can ever know!

No matter what you are going through, not matter what or who may be missing in your life...never,never,never, forget that you are not alone! you are loved. You are loved more than you could ever know! Jesus loves you, call upon Him and He has promised to hear you, you need only to believe...

The best pumpkin ever!

He has already proven His love for us....

One day when we stand before the one who took the nails for us, and loved us with a perfect and undeserved love, we will smile and say, "thank you Jesus, it was worth it all!...worth the loneliness,worth the fear, worth the lack and worth anything we ever suffered throughout our life on earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

say

Jesus loves me this I know...

..."for the Bible tells me so." The Word of God tells us that
He loves us more than we can ever know! God's love for us, for
you, is unconditional, and one of a kind. Imagine for a moment
the most wonderful father you know, and how much he loves
his child. It would be safe to say that this same father would not
hesitate to do anything that he had to do to keep his child safe
and feeling loved.
     Now imagine you could measure this father's love,
multiply it to infinity, and even then you would have just an
idea of God's love for you as your Heavenly Father! Accept
this love, believe it, recieve it, it is yours!

Plants: the real food for life!

Present help in time of trouble...

Psalm 38:15
            "For in thee o Lord do I hope: thou
          will hear, O Lord my God!"


  The Word of God says that His ears are always
open to our call. No matter what you may be going
through, no matter what you may need, call on Him
and He promises to answer and help you. He loves
you more than you can ever hope or imagine!

We Are Family

Galation 4:6-
     " Because ye are sons,God has sent forth
the spirit of His sons into your hearts crying Abba
Father."
                            So you see, not matter who you are,
where you live, or what you  have or haven't
done, YOU are a child of God! if you believe in
Him and trust that He will do what He says He
will do. He loves you plain and simple!!!!

Believe it, it's yours!

 The Word of God says that,"for God so loved the world that
He gave His only son so that whosoever believes in Him shall not
perish but have everlasting life." Remember- that "who so ever,"
is you and me, it is who so ever will believe in Him!
 It is never to late as long as there is life, call on His name, He
will hear you, He will help you!....Jesus loves you and so do I!

Every prayer makes a difference...

There is still hope for America pray the Bible always!

You are never alone....

The Lord has promised in His Word that He would never
leave you nor forsake you. If you feel lost, sad, hopeless, or
helpless, just call on His Name and He will be there as He
promised. You only need to call Him with faith believing that
He will do for you as He promised!

Prayer of Salvation

If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, or if you have gotten away from Him,
then now is the time to invite Him into your heart or to come back to Him where He is waiting for
you with open arms!

Please Pray this prayer with me.....
       Father in heaven I believe with all my heart that Jesus has
been raised from the dead. I repent of all my sins and ask you
to forgive me for each and every one of them. I receive your
Word. I renounce the past, please come into my heart Lord
Jesus as I accept you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus name
amen.
   The Bible doesn't mention a specific "sinners prayer" but there are several verses and prayers of faith in the
     Bible upon which the prayer of salvation or sinner's prayer can be modeled after such as: Luke 23:40-42
   Luke 18:13 and 14, John 9;35-38 to name a few.
 
 

YOU are more loved than you know!

Jesus love you more than you can know!

Life everlasting through Jesus alone...

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ever lasting life!"   John 3:16

Jesus loves YOU!

Hello, nice to meet you! I am sure you know that
Jesus loves you. If you don't know, then I am here
to tell you that He does, He loves you, yes you!
so much that He gave His life for you.....here you
are a stranger just once, then you are family hope
you come back often, or join our little online
family!